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Children’s experiences with Child Protection Services: a synthesis of qualitative evidence (2020)
Journal Article
Wilson, S., Hean, S., Abebe, T., & Heaslip, V. (2020). Children’s experiences with Child Protection Services: a synthesis of qualitative evidence. Children and Youth Services Review, 113, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2020.104974

Background Research shows that young adults, previously in contact with Child Protection Services (CPS) often have lower overall wellbeing when compared to their peers in the general population. To redress this balance and fulfil children’s right to... Read More about Children’s experiences with Child Protection Services: a synthesis of qualitative evidence.

Mechanical power production assessment during weightlifting exercises. A systematic review (2020)
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Soriano, M., Kipp, K., Lake, J., Suchomel, T., Marin, P., Sainz De Baranda, M., & Comfort, P. (2020). Mechanical power production assessment during weightlifting exercises. A systematic review. Sports Biomechanics, 1-27. https://doi.org/10.1080/14763141.2020.1747529

The assessment of the mechanical power production is of great importance for researchers and practitioners. The purpose of this review was to compare the differences in ground reaction force (GRF), kinematic, and combined (bar velocity x GRF) methods... Read More about Mechanical power production assessment during weightlifting exercises. A systematic review.

Impact of knee marker misplacement on gait kinematics of children with cerebral palsy using the Conventional Gait Model — a sensitivity study (2020)
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Fonseca, M., Gasparutto, X., Leboeuf, F., Dumas, R., & Armand, S. (2020). Impact of knee marker misplacement on gait kinematics of children with cerebral palsy using the Conventional Gait Model — a sensitivity study. PLoS ONE, 15(4), e0232064. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0232064

Clinical gait analysis is widely used in clinical routine to assess the function of patients with motor disorders. The proper assessment of the patient’s function relies greatly on the repeatability between the measurements. Marker misplacement has b... Read More about Impact of knee marker misplacement on gait kinematics of children with cerebral palsy using the Conventional Gait Model — a sensitivity study.

The effect of added fat on the accuracy of Cobb angle measurements in CT SPR images : a phantom study (2020)
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Alrehily, F., Alanezi, A., Alsady, G., Benqlilou, M., Carlos, L., Smit, C., …Coward, J. (2020). The effect of added fat on the accuracy of Cobb angle measurements in CT SPR images : a phantom study. Radiography, 26(Supp 2), S88-S93. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2020.04.003

Introduction Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a spinal deformity that mostly affects females aged between 10 and 17 years old. Cobb's method is the gold standard for assessing AIS. Being overweight is a common characteristic in AIS patients;... Read More about The effect of added fat on the accuracy of Cobb angle measurements in CT SPR images : a phantom study.

Take care of yourself (2020)
Journal Article
Beaumont, E., & Sisson-Curbishley, N. (2020). Take care of yourself. Healthcare counselling and psychotherapy journal, 20(2),

This article focuses on how compassion focused techniques that encourage self-reflection can help student practitioners to promote self-care

With our Clipped Wings : a research-based performance on gay men’s identities devised through narrative portraiture (2020)
Journal Article
Rodriguez-Dorans, E. (2020). With our Clipped Wings : a research-based performance on gay men’s identities devised through narrative portraiture. Text and Performance Quarterly, 40(2), 190-209. https://doi.org/10.1080/10462937.2020.1752931

With our Clipped Wings is a performance that showcases the research findings of the doctoral research project “Understanding gay men’s identities through narratives of their erotic and romantic relationships.” The performance delivers compelling narr... Read More about With our Clipped Wings : a research-based performance on gay men’s identities devised through narrative portraiture.

Change in pain and its relation to change in activity in osteoarthritis (2020)
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Parkes, M., jones, R., Carter, S., Liu, A., Callaghan, M., & Felson, D. (2020). Change in pain and its relation to change in activity in osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage Open, 2(3), 100063. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ocarto.2020.100063

Objective Trials testing promising interventions in knee osteoarthritis (OA) often fail to show pain reductions. This may be due to change in activity whereby a person’s pain decreases, leading them to increase their activity levels, in turn incr... Read More about Change in pain and its relation to change in activity in osteoarthritis.

How to relax in stressful situations : a smart stress reduction system (2020)
Journal Article
Can, Y., Iles-Smith, H., Chalabianloo, N., Ekiz, D., Fernández-Álvarez, J., Repetto, C., …Ersoy, C. (2020). How to relax in stressful situations : a smart stress reduction system. Healthcare, 8(2), 100. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare8020100

Stress is an inescapable element of the modern age. Instances of untreated stress may lead to a reduction in the individual’s health, well-being and socio-economic situation. Stress management application development for wearable smart devices is a g... Read More about How to relax in stressful situations : a smart stress reduction system.

A systematic review of viewing conditions and monitor specifications in mammography (2020)
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Papathanasiou, S., Walton, L., & Thompson, J. (2020). A systematic review of viewing conditions and monitor specifications in mammography. Radiography, 26(4), 325-331. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2020.03.001

Objectives The purpose of this systematic review was to establish the current status of recommended monitor specifications and viewing conditions in mammography for image acquisition and reporting rooms. A literature search was completed between... Read More about A systematic review of viewing conditions and monitor specifications in mammography.

Does free-living physical activity improve one-year following total knee arthroplasty in patients with osteoarthritis : a prospective study (2020)
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Bin sheeha, B., Granat, M., Williams, A., Sands Johnson, D., & Jones, R. (2020). Does free-living physical activity improve one-year following total knee arthroplasty in patients with osteoarthritis : a prospective study. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage Open, 2(3), 100065. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ocarto.2020.100065

Objective Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is the gold-standard treatment for end-stage knee osteoarthritis, and the primary expectations are reduced pain and improved function. However, there is conflicting evidence regarding functional changes post-TK... Read More about Does free-living physical activity improve one-year following total knee arthroplasty in patients with osteoarthritis : a prospective study.

The validity and reliability of the exposure index as a metric for estimating the radiation dose to the patient (2020)
Journal Article
Erenstein, H., Browne, D., Curtin, S., Dwyer, R., Higgins, R., Hommel, S., …England, A. (2020). The validity and reliability of the exposure index as a metric for estimating the radiation dose to the patient. Radiography, 26(Sup 2), S94-S99. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2020.03.012

Introduction With the introduction of digital radiography, the feedback between image quality and over-exposure has been partly lost which in some cases has led to a steady increase in dose. Over the years the introduction of exposure index (EI)... Read More about The validity and reliability of the exposure index as a metric for estimating the radiation dose to the patient.

A comparison of kinetic and kinematic variables during the pull from the knee and hang pull, across loads (2020)
Journal Article
Meechan, D., McMahon, J., Suchomel, T., & Comfort, P. (2020). A comparison of kinetic and kinematic variables during the pull from the knee and hang pull, across loads. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 34(7), 1819-1829. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000003593

Kinetic and kinematic variables during the pull from the knee (PFK) and hang pull (HP) were compared in this study. Eighteen men (age = 29.43 ± 3.95 years; height 1.77 ± 0.08 m; body mass 84.65 ± 18.79 kg) performed the PFK and HP with 40, 60, 80, 10... Read More about A comparison of kinetic and kinematic variables during the pull from the knee and hang pull, across loads.

Optimising image quality and radiation dose for neonatal incubator imaging (2020)
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Tugwell-Allsup, J., Morris, R., Gibbs, R., & England, A. (2020). Optimising image quality and radiation dose for neonatal incubator imaging. Radiography, 26(4), e258-e263. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2020.03.011

Introduction Neonates often require imaging within incubators however limited evidence exists as to the optimal method and acquisition parameters to achieve these examinations. This study aims to standardise and optimise neonatal chest radiography w... Read More about Optimising image quality and radiation dose for neonatal incubator imaging.

Let’s take the dog for a gait… (2020)
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Gill, N., Kean, C., & King, M. (2020). Let’s take the dog for a gait…. Gait & Posture, 79, 1-2. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2020.03.018

Background In 1872, Eadweard Muybridge was hired to research unsupported transit in horses, i.e. the trot and the gallop. This research was the first instance of the use of photography to analyse movement and was the ultimate precursor to motion cap... Read More about Let’s take the dog for a gait….

"How do pilates trained physiotherapists utilize and value pilates exercise for MSK conditions? A qualitative study" (2020)
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Cuddy, P., & Gaskell, L. (2020). "How do pilates trained physiotherapists utilize and value pilates exercise for MSK conditions? A qualitative study". Musculoskeletal Care, 18(3), 315-329. https://doi.org/10.1002/msc.1463

Background Pilates is a popular exercise therapy approach offering numerous benefits, including muscular strength, flexibility, control, and core stability. Pilates has been widely utilized in the prevention and rehabilitation of a variety of mus... Read More about "How do pilates trained physiotherapists utilize and value pilates exercise for MSK conditions? A qualitative study".

A technique for determining pump injector settings for an on-table CT or 3D DSA in interventional radiology (2020)
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Hoddes, R., & England, A. (2020). A technique for determining pump injector settings for an on-table CT or 3D DSA in interventional radiology. Radiography, 26(4), 332-334. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2020.03.009

Introduction On-Table computed tomography (CT) or 3D digital subtraction angiography (DSA) in interventional radiology (IR) has become a valuable diagnostic tool. Methods A review of the literature found a poor evidential base supporting the te... Read More about A technique for determining pump injector settings for an on-table CT or 3D DSA in interventional radiology.

Handling concerns raised about doctors : time for local changes (2020)
Journal Article
Rowland, A., & Mohan, K. (2020). Handling concerns raised about doctors : time for local changes. British Journal of Healthcare Management, 26(4), 1-11. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjhc.2019.0085

NHS organisations must be assured that appropriate protections and support are in place for their employees, especially when incidents occur or concerns arise. These assurances are an essential part of fostering a just and inclusive culture under an... Read More about Handling concerns raised about doctors : time for local changes.

Situating the evidence for impact of outreach strategies : a systematic review for improving access to higher education (2020)
Journal Article
Heaslip, V., Hutchings, M., Collins, B., Crowley, E., Eccles, S., Hunt, C., …Wardrop, A. (2020). Situating the evidence for impact of outreach strategies : a systematic review for improving access to higher education. Widening Participation and Lifelong Learning, 22(1), 25-54. https://doi.org/10.5456/WPLL.22.1.25

Efforts to widen participation into higher education (HE) are having an impact with increasing numbers of diverse students accessing HE. Outreach is a key strategy within widening participation (WP), yet there has been little peer reviewed, published... Read More about Situating the evidence for impact of outreach strategies : a systematic review for improving access to higher education.