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Older people's experiences of changed medication appearance due to generic prescribing: a qualitative study
Report
Williamson, T., Howarth, M., Greene, L., & Prashar, A. Older people's experiences of changed medication appearance due to generic prescribing: a qualitative study

Research was undertaken in response to requests by older people in Rochdale Borough to investigate an issue of great concern to them namely prescription medications constantly changing appearance due to generic prescribing. When branded drugs are... Read More about Older people's experiences of changed medication appearance due to generic prescribing: a qualitative study.

Key features of therapeutic social work: the use of relationship
Journal Article
Sudbery, J. Key features of therapeutic social work: the use of relationship. Journal of Social Work Practice, 16(2), 149-162. https://doi.org/10.1080/0265053022000033711

This article summarizes key features of therapeutic social work from a psychodynamic perspective. The emphasis throughout is on the social worker’s use of relationship. The article’s starting point is that whatever their other concerns—welfare admini... Read More about Key features of therapeutic social work: the use of relationship.

Being in for a day doesn't count: patient experiences of day surgery
Presentation / Conference
Mottram, A. Being in for a day doesn't count: patient experiences of day surgery. Presented at British Sociological Association Annual Conference, Cardiff

Abstract : A qualitative study, utilising the Grounded Theory methodology, was undertaken to explore the experiences of patients undergoing day surgery in two day surgery units in the United Kingdom. 145 patients were interviewed on three occasio... Read More about Being in for a day doesn't count: patient experiences of day surgery.

Martin Hall USIR presentation
Digital Artefact
Hall, M. Martin Hall USIR presentation

Presentation given by Martin Hall at the first University of Salford Institutional Repository (USIR) employee awareness event which took place on Monday, 21st September 2009.

Comparing the 1996 and 2001 research selectivity exercises in respect of social work
Journal Article
McLaughlin, H., Lawson, J., & Shardlow, S. Comparing the 1996 and 2001 research selectivity exercises in respect of social work. Social Work Education, 26(2), 176-193. https://doi.org/10.1080/02615470601042615

This article compares the outcomes of the 1996 and 2001 research selectivity exercises in respect of their impact upon the discipline of social work in the United Kingdom. Material in respect of the 1996 RAE is principally derived from the study by L... Read More about Comparing the 1996 and 2001 research selectivity exercises in respect of social work.

A comparison of star excursion balance test reach distances between ACL deficient patients and asymptomatic controls
Journal Article
Herrington, L., Hatcher, J., Hatcher, A., & Mcnicholas, M. A comparison of star excursion balance test reach distances between ACL deficient patients and asymptomatic controls. ˜The œKnee (Amsterdam. Online), 16, 149-152. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.knee.2008.10.004

ACL injury has been associated with a decrease in proprioceptive performance and specifically postural control. Tests of postural control have been criticised for not being sufficiently challenging. The Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT) has been p... Read More about A comparison of star excursion balance test reach distances between ACL deficient patients and asymptomatic controls.

A path not taken? Mentally disordered offenders and the criminal justice system
Journal Article
Cummins, I. A path not taken? Mentally disordered offenders and the criminal justice system. Journal of Social Welfare and Family Law, 28(3), 267-281. https://doi.org/10.1080/09649060601119466

The long stated aim of UK Government policy has been to divert mentally disordered offenders from the Criminal Justice system to services where their mental health needs can be adequately addressed. An examination of the rates of mental disorder am... Read More about A path not taken? Mentally disordered offenders and the criminal justice system.

The use of an integrated CD-ROM/workbook package to improve clinical reasoning in preparation for practice-based learning as part of a vocational degree programme
Report
Smith, C., Crozier, S., & Dean, D. The use of an integrated CD-ROM/workbook package to improve clinical reasoning in preparation for practice-based learning as part of a vocational degree programme

This project aims to produce two video and workbook packages to enhance student learning and skill acquisition within two core areas of the B.Sc. (Hons,) Physiotherapy degree. Assessments for both of these modules is complex and require integration... Read More about The use of an integrated CD-ROM/workbook package to improve clinical reasoning in preparation for practice-based learning as part of a vocational degree programme.

The "Etcheton" model: how working in partnership with learning disabled people can effect environment and the development of advocacy skills
Report
Etchells, J., & Kniveton, K. The "Etcheton" model: how working in partnership with learning disabled people can effect environment and the development of advocacy skills

The project team have a background in social work within learning disabilities practice and it has become evident to them, from that experience, that there is little existence of learning resource material which supports the development of empoweri... Read More about The "Etcheton" model: how working in partnership with learning disabled people can effect environment and the development of advocacy skills.

Development of information skills within the Masters in Research (MRes Health and Social Work), University of Salford
Report
Grant, M., Brettle, A., & Long, A. Development of information skills within the Masters in Research (MRes Health and Social Work), University of Salford

This project seeks to develop an innovative training course to provide literature searching skills to students within the Faculty of Health and Social Care. Students need to access information to complete coursework, undertake research and, once qu... Read More about Development of information skills within the Masters in Research (MRes Health and Social Work), University of Salford.

Interactive CD ROM resources for nursing students. 'Developing a CD ROM tutorial' Brain injury and normal movement: an approach for nurses and carers
Report
Iggulden, H. Interactive CD ROM resources for nursing students. 'Developing a CD ROM tutorial' Brain injury and normal movement: an approach for nurses and carers

This project aimed to build on work the team has already completed in developing multimedia resources for Diploma in Nursing students. This work, funded by a previous TLQIS bid, resulted in two videos exploring the care of a person with a head inju... Read More about Interactive CD ROM resources for nursing students. 'Developing a CD ROM tutorial' Brain injury and normal movement: an approach for nurses and carers.

Multimedia approach to research methods teaching at Masters level
Report
Haigh, C., Enright, S., & Long, T. Multimedia approach to research methods teaching at Masters level

The project is designed to provide a novel, creative approach to the redevelopment of a masters-level research methods module. A learning resource pack will be developed consisting of a reader and a series of time-limited CD-ROMs, each of which wo... Read More about Multimedia approach to research methods teaching at Masters level.

Assessing students' ability to self-assess : its relationship with measures of personal academic control and self-efficacy
Report
Cassidy, S. Assessing students' ability to self-assess : its relationship with measures of personal academic control and self-efficacy

Studies examining factors underlying academic performance have reliably established the significant involvement of psychological factors or individual differences (Cassidy & Eachus, 2000 & 2002). Psychological factors such as academic self-efficac... Read More about Assessing students' ability to self-assess : its relationship with measures of personal academic control and self-efficacy.

A reflective review of educational events with marker potential on a full-time occupational therapy course
Report
Mckenna, J., & Supyk, J. A reflective review of educational events with marker potential on a full-time occupational therapy course

This study will form the first stage of a planned four-year longitudinal study of educational marker events using representative samples of full and part time occupational therapy students. A review of the literature will be undertaken to highlight... Read More about A reflective review of educational events with marker potential on a full-time occupational therapy course.