All Outputs (4)

Cultural diplomacy: the role of music and creative industry in establishing dialogue and understanding for social impact (2022)
Thesis
Dorbayani, S. Cultural diplomacy: the role of music and creative industry in establishing dialogue and understanding for social impact. (Thesis). The University of Salford

This cross-disciplinary critique of commercially available publications and releases exemplifies aspects of my practice as I have navigated through the roles of executive consultant, adviser, international songwriter and cultural diplomat over the pa... Read More about Cultural diplomacy: the role of music and creative industry in establishing dialogue and understanding for social impact.

Prolonged standing in the workplace – a mixed methods approach to exploring, developing and evaluating footwear solutions (2021)
Thesis

Prolonged standing at work, or prolonged periods maintaining an upright posture is required in 58-72% of working populations and is associated with the development of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in the lower back, legs and feet. This can r... Read More about Prolonged standing in the workplace – a mixed methods approach to exploring, developing and evaluating footwear solutions.

Professional practice influences : a sequential qualitative investigation on MSK assessment of the diabetic foot and podiatry practice (2019)
Thesis
Newton, V. Professional practice influences : a sequential qualitative investigation on MSK assessment of the diabetic foot and podiatry practice. (Thesis). University of Salford

Within the UK public sector, the present healthcare landscape is a result of changing priorities over the last few decades with health care policies requiring healthcare professionals to adapt to new ways of working. These policies reflect the need t... Read More about Professional practice influences : a sequential qualitative investigation on MSK assessment of the diabetic foot and podiatry practice.

Foot health education in people with rheumatoid arthritis : a survey of patients’ perceived needs and experiences (2016)
Journal Article
Graham, A. (2016). Foot health education in people with rheumatoid arthritis : a survey of patients’ perceived needs and experiences. Rheumatology, 55(Supp.1), i1. https://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/kew077

Objective
Up to 90% of people with rheumatoid arthritis experience foot problems leading to reduced function, mobility, quality of life and social participation and impacts on body image, but can be improved with; general foot care, orthoses, footwe... Read More about Foot health education in people with rheumatoid arthritis : a survey of patients’ perceived needs and experiences.