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Profile of first-line nurse managers in New South Wales, Australia, in the 1990s (2001)
Journal Article
Duffield, C., Moran, P., Beutel, J., Bunt, S., Thornton, A., Wills, J., …Franks, H. (2001). Profile of first-line nurse managers in New South Wales, Australia, in the 1990s. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 36(6), 785-793. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2648.2001.02036.x

Aims: To determine a demographic profile, employment history and career plans of a sample of nursing unit managers (first-line managers) in New South Wales (NSW), Australia in 1999. To compare the profile of first-line nurse managers in 1999 with tho... Read More about Profile of first-line nurse managers in New South Wales, Australia, in the 1990s.

A variable inertial system for measuring the contractile properties of human muscle (2001)
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Pearson, S., Harridge, S., Grieve, D., Donald, W., Young, A., & Woledge, R. (2001). A variable inertial system for measuring the contractile properties of human muscle. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 33(12), 2072-2076. https://doi.org/10.1097/00005768-200112000-00015

Purpose: A flywheel system of variable inertia is described for inferring the mechanical properties of human muscle during a single explosive movement. Methods: The system consists of a lightweight aluminum disk mounted on a shaft onto which a dri... Read More about A variable inertial system for measuring the contractile properties of human muscle.

Ordinary, ambivalent and defensive: class identities in the Northwest of England (2001)
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Savage, M., Bagnall, G., & Longhurst, B. (2001). Ordinary, ambivalent and defensive: class identities in the Northwest of England. Sociology, 35(4), 875-892. https://doi.org/10.1177/0038038501035004005

This paper uses data gathered from an ESRC funded research project on social networks, social capital and lifestyle to provide an account of contemporary class identities derived from 178 in-depth interviews carried out in the Manchester area between... Read More about Ordinary, ambivalent and defensive: class identities in the Northwest of England.

Comparison of bibliographic databases for information on the rehabilitation of people with severe mental illness (2001)
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Brettle, A., & Long, A. (2001). Comparison of bibliographic databases for information on the rehabilitation of people with severe mental illness. Bulletin of the Medical Library Association, 89(4), 353-362

Objective: The research sought to examine the overlap in coverage between several health-related databases, thus enabling the identification of the most important sources for searching for information on the rehabilitation of people with severe menta... Read More about Comparison of bibliographic databases for information on the rehabilitation of people with severe mental illness.

Interactive multimedia in midwifery education (2001)
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Furber, C. (2001). Interactive multimedia in midwifery education. British Journal of Midwifery, 9(8), 502 - 505. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjom.2001.9.8.7938

This article describes how collaboration in a European project has initiated the development of interactive learning using information technology in pre-registration midwifery education. Participation in the project has enabled new teaching methods t... Read More about Interactive multimedia in midwifery education.

Approaches to the risk of riding motorcycles: reflections on the problem of reconciling statistical risk assessment and motorcyclists' own reasons for riding (2001)
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Lawrenson, D., & Bellaby, P. (2001). Approaches to the risk of riding motorcycles: reflections on the problem of reconciling statistical risk assessment and motorcyclists' own reasons for riding. Sociological Review, 49(3), 368-388. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-954X.00337

The manners in which motorcyclists and road safety experts assess motorcycling diverge widely. Experts view it as an extremely risky venture and imply that only the foolhardy would engage in it. Our own survey research appears to support this view. A... Read More about Approaches to the risk of riding motorcycles: reflections on the problem of reconciling statistical risk assessment and motorcyclists' own reasons for riding.

Applicability of an educational-behavioural joint protection programme in practice (2001)
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Hammond, A., Jeffreson, P., & Stacey, N. (2001). Applicability of an educational-behavioural joint protection programme in practice. Rheumatology, 60, https://doi.org/10.1136/annrheumdis-2001.1253

Background Previous clinical trials proved an educational-behavioural joint protection (EB-JP) programme is more effective than “standard” teaching in increasing people with rheumatoid arthritis’ (RA) use of joint protection (JP). Objective This s... Read More about Applicability of an educational-behavioural joint protection programme in practice.

Feminist philosophy and information systems (2001)
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Adam, A., & Richardson, H. (2001). Feminist philosophy and information systems. Information Systems Frontiers, 3(2), 143-154. https://doi.org/10.1023/A%3A1011487221497

This paper offers a new approach to the philosophical foundations of information systems (IS) through feminist philosophy and, in particular, feminist epistemology. This can be used to expose the universalizing tendency of many information systems an... Read More about Feminist philosophy and information systems.

Living and coping with excessive infantile crying (2001)
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Long, T., & Johnson, M. (2001). Living and coping with excessive infantile crying. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 34(2), 155-162. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2648.2001.01740.x

Aim: The aim of the study was to elicit from parents how they lived and coped with a baby who cries excessively. It sought to identify factors which made coping more difficult, as well as interventions perceived by parents to be effective in improvin... Read More about Living and coping with excessive infantile crying.

Macro and micro patterns in the development of secure custodial institutions for serious and persistent young offenders in England and Wales (2001)
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Hagell, A., & Hazel, N. (2001). Macro and micro patterns in the development of secure custodial institutions for serious and persistent young offenders in England and Wales. Youth Justice, 1(1), 3-16. https://doi.org/10.1177/147322540100100102

During the last two centuries England and Wales have developed what is now referred to as the ‘secure estate for juveniles’: various institutions providing custody for young offenders. Overall (macro) patterns of use of custody have been shown to rel... Read More about Macro and micro patterns in the development of secure custodial institutions for serious and persistent young offenders in England and Wales.

Shoes in the cupboard - the fate of prescribed footwear? (2001)
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Williams, A., & Meacher, K. (2001). Shoes in the cupboard - the fate of prescribed footwear?. Prosthetics and Orthotics International, 25(1), 53-59. https://doi.org/10.1080/03093640108726569

Studies show that patient dissatisfaction with prescribed footwear results in low usage and that the cause is the system that provides it. The aim of this study was to compare referrer and patient perceptions of a multidisciplinary footwear clin... Read More about Shoes in the cupboard - the fate of prescribed footwear?.

The role and preparation of first-line nurse managers in Australia: where are we going and how do we get there? (2001)
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Duffield, C., & Franks, H. (2001). The role and preparation of first-line nurse managers in Australia: where are we going and how do we get there?. Journal of Nursing Management, 9(2), 87-91. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2834.2001.00214.x

Organizational restructuring is impacting heavily on the first-line nurse managers' role. Given their critical role, it is important that the best and most talented are attracted to and prepared to be first-line managers. The authors provide an overv... Read More about The role and preparation of first-line nurse managers in Australia: where are we going and how do we get there?.

Transfer of learning across nation states : developing culturally sensitive methods of social work education (2001)
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Horwath, J., & Shardlow, S. (2001). Transfer of learning across nation states : developing culturally sensitive methods of social work education. European Journal of Social Work, 4(1), 29-38. https://doi.org/10.1080/714889939

Sharing of ideas about good practice and values in social work education and practice across Europe is a fast developing process. As the emergent post-communist states of Eastern and Central Europe, have developed new economic systems, participatory... Read More about Transfer of learning across nation states : developing culturally sensitive methods of social work education.

Unpacking the black box of nursing and therapy practice for post-stroke shoulder pain (2001)
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Pomeroy, V., Niven, D., Barrow, S., & Faragher, E. (2001). Unpacking the black box of nursing and therapy practice for post-stroke shoulder pain. Clinical Rehabilitation, 15(1), 67-83. https://doi.org/10.1191/026921501675454995

Objectives: To describe current nursing and therapy interventions for the prevention and treatment of post-stroke shoulder pain and to explore the extent of their reported use in England. Design: Semi-structured, themed interviews followed by a post... Read More about Unpacking the black box of nursing and therapy practice for post-stroke shoulder pain.

Arguments for 'British Pluralism' in qualitative health research (2001)
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Johnson, M., Long, T., & White, A. (2001). Arguments for 'British Pluralism' in qualitative health research. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 33(2), 243-249. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2648.2001.01659.x

Aims of the study. This paper examines the argument that certain qualitative research methods can be used in 'pure' forms. Whilst rigid adherence to particular published procedures might be possible, we argue that in many cases this is neither necess... Read More about Arguments for 'British Pluralism' in qualitative health research.

Constructing information booklets for day-case patients (2001)
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Mitchell, M. (2001). Constructing information booklets for day-case patients. Ambulatory Surgery, 9(1), 37-45. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0966-6532%2800%2900078-0

As modern surgical and anaesthetic techniques develop even greater capabilities, the time in which to adequately undertake such nurse/patient discussions has past and will never return. Information provision is thus a challenge for day surgery. Many... Read More about Constructing information booklets for day-case patients.

The effect of a hinged ankle foot orthosis on hemiplegic gait: objective measures and users' opinions. (2001)
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Tyson, S., & Thornton, H. (2001). The effect of a hinged ankle foot orthosis on hemiplegic gait: objective measures and users' opinions. Clinical Rehabilitation, 15(1), 53-58. https://doi.org/10.1191/026921501673858908

Objective: To assess the effect of a hinged ankle foot orthosis (AFO) on functional mobility and gait impairments in people with a severe hemiplegia undergoing rehabilitation, and to investigate the patients' views of the hinged AFO. Design: With/... Read More about The effect of a hinged ankle foot orthosis on hemiplegic gait: objective measures and users' opinions..

Knowledge, truth and reflexivity: the problem of judgement (2001)
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White, S., & Taylor, C. (2001). Knowledge, truth and reflexivity: the problem of judgement. Journal of Social Work, 1(1), 37-59. https://doi.org/10.1177/146801730100100104

Summary: The authors argue that social work is as much a practical-moral activity as it is a technical-rational one. In order to pursue these themes, they explore the place of realist knowledge in social work and their alternative position on the com... Read More about Knowledge, truth and reflexivity: the problem of judgement.