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The time for debate is over: The health, education, and legal case for legislative change to prohibit and eliminate all physical punishment of children and to achieve equal protection from assault in England and Northern Ireland (2024)
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Within the UK, children in England and Northern Ireland are the only people who are not fully protected in law from assault. Scotland and Wales have paved the way towards the UK becoming a more equal society and better protecting children, leaving En... Read More about The time for debate is over: The health, education, and legal case for legislative change to prohibit and eliminate all physical punishment of children and to achieve equal protection from assault in England and Northern Ireland.

Testing Consistency: Analyzing the Reliability of Two Lower Limb Isometric Force Measurements in Strength-Trained Athletes (2024)
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Giuliano, F., Soriano, M. A., Pino-Mulero, V., & González-García, J. (in press). Testing Consistency: Analyzing the Reliability of Two Lower Limb Isometric Force Measurements in Strength-Trained Athletes. Applied Sciences, 15(1), 303. https://doi.org/10.3390/app15010303

This study aimed to examine the intra- and inter-session reliability of kinetic variables in the isometric mid-thigh pull (IMTP) and isometric belt squat test (IBSqT) in strength-trained individuals. Fifteen men (26.9 ± 8.9 years; 1.78 ± 0.05 m; 86.9... Read More about Testing Consistency: Analyzing the Reliability of Two Lower Limb Isometric Force Measurements in Strength-Trained Athletes.

Exploring the patient’s recovery journey and information needs following a shoulder fracture: A qualitative interview study (2024)
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May, P., Davies, F., Yeowell, G., & Littlewood, C. (in press). Exploring the patient’s recovery journey and information needs following a shoulder fracture: A qualitative interview study. PLoS ONE, 19(12), e0316516. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0316516

Background: Shoulder fractures (proximal humerus fractures) are common, painful, debilitating injuries. Recovery is a long process often hindered by complications such as mal-union and frozen shoulder. The purpose of this qualitative study was to exp... Read More about Exploring the patient’s recovery journey and information needs following a shoulder fracture: A qualitative interview study.

Rehabilitation for Physical Frailty in Lung Transplant Candidates: A Systematic Review (2024)
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McGarrigle, L., Norman, G., Hurst, H., Gillespie, L., & Todd, C. (2024). Rehabilitation for Physical Frailty in Lung Transplant Candidates: A Systematic Review. Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Journal, https://doi.org/10.1097/cpt.0000000000000265

Purpose: Physical frailty is prevalent in lung transplant (LTx) candidates and is linked to adverse outcomes preoperatively and postoperatively. Exercise is beneficial in optimizing exercise capacity and quality of life in candidates, but its impact... Read More about Rehabilitation for Physical Frailty in Lung Transplant Candidates: A Systematic Review.

The relationship between muscle mass changes and protein or energy intake in critically ill children: A systematic review and meta‐analysis (2024)
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Survivorship after pediatric critical illness is high in developed countries, but many suffer physical morbidities afterwards. The increasing focus on follow‐up after critical illness has led to more pediatric studies reporting muscle mass changes (u... Read More about The relationship between muscle mass changes and protein or energy intake in critically ill children: A systematic review and meta‐analysis.

An evaluation of a checklist in musculoskeletal radiographic image interpretation when using artificial intelligence (2024)
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Introduction: Artificial intelligence (AI) is being used increasingly in image interpretation tasks. Human reliance on technology and bias can cause decision errors. A checklist, used with the AI to mitigate against such biases, may optimise the use... Read More about An evaluation of a checklist in musculoskeletal radiographic image interpretation when using artificial intelligence.

The Relationship Between Daily Activity Level, Posture Distribution, Stepping Patterns, and Cadence in the BCS70 Cohort (2024)
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Speirs, C., Ahmadi, M., Hamer, M., Stamatakis, E., & Granat, M. (2024). The Relationship Between Daily Activity Level, Posture Distribution, Stepping Patterns, and Cadence in the BCS70 Cohort. Sensors, 24(24), 8135. https://doi.org/10.3390/s24248135

This study investigated the relationship between stepping-defined daily activity levels, time spent in different postures, and the patterns and intensities of stepping behaviour. Using a thigh-mounted triaxial accelerometer, physical activity data fr... Read More about The Relationship Between Daily Activity Level, Posture Distribution, Stepping Patterns, and Cadence in the BCS70 Cohort.

The Salford Nature Environments Database (SNED): an open-access database of standardized high-quality pictures from natural environments (2024)
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The growing interest in harnessing natural environments to enhance mental health, including cognitive functioning and mood, has yielded encouraging results in initial studies. Given that images of nature have demonstrated similar benefits, they are f... Read More about The Salford Nature Environments Database (SNED): an open-access database of standardized high-quality pictures from natural environments.

Rhythmic entrainment of heart rate as a mechanism for musical emotion induction: A plausible hypothesis in need of evidence? (2024)
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Several researchers have hypothesized that a musical rhythm can influence a listener’s heart rate through a process of entrainment and that this mechanism can influence the emotional feelings of the listener also. However, previous research has yield... Read More about Rhythmic entrainment of heart rate as a mechanism for musical emotion induction: A plausible hypothesis in need of evidence?.

Neurobiology, psychotherapeutic interventions, and emerging therapies in addiction: a systematic review (2024)
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Substance use disorders (SUDs) represent a major challenge in psychiatric treatment, with significant relapse rates despite various psychotherapeutic interventions. This systematic review explores the neurobiological underpinnings of addiction and ex... Read More about Neurobiology, psychotherapeutic interventions, and emerging therapies in addiction: a systematic review.

Expected features of the course leader in the rehabilitation healthcare professionals' higher education: A qualitative study on students' perspectives. (2024)
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Giardulli, B., Furri, L., Testa, M., Dell’Isola, A., Bertoni, G., & Battista, S. (2024). Expected features of the course leader in the rehabilitation healthcare professionals' higher education: A qualitative study on students' perspectives. PLoS ONE, 19(12), e0312943. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0312943

Course leaders in rehabilitation healthcare professionals' higher education face challenges stemming from multi-disciplinarity and the co-existence of different stakeholders. So far, the literature mainly attributed to course leaders' managerial task... Read More about Expected features of the course leader in the rehabilitation healthcare professionals' higher education: A qualitative study on students' perspectives..

Attitudes and Barriers to Patient Participation in Evidence‐Based Practice From Chinese Nurses' Perspectives: A Qualitative Content Analysis (2024)
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Patient participation plays a vital role in evidence‐based practice (EBP), yet its development in clinical nursing is slow. Current research has focused on identifying barriers to patient participation in everyday care, with less research on barriers... Read More about Attitudes and Barriers to Patient Participation in Evidence‐Based Practice From Chinese Nurses' Perspectives: A Qualitative Content Analysis.

Can Deep Learning Wound Segmentation Algorithms Developed for a Dataset Be Effective for Another Dataset? A Specific Focus on Diabetic Foot Ulcers (2024)
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Lucho, S., Naemi, R., Castañeda, B., & Treuillet, S. (2024). Can Deep Learning Wound Segmentation Algorithms Developed for a Dataset Be Effective for Another Dataset? A Specific Focus on Diabetic Foot Ulcers. IEEE Access, 12, 173824-173835. https://doi.org/10.1109/access.2024.3502467

Diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) represent a severe complication, often resulting from poor glycemic control, neuropathy, peripheral vascular disease, or inadequate foot care. DFUs can lead to significant morbidity, including amputation and, in severe case... Read More about Can Deep Learning Wound Segmentation Algorithms Developed for a Dataset Be Effective for Another Dataset? A Specific Focus on Diabetic Foot Ulcers.

Cocreating composite digital stories to share research findings with minority ethnic and disadvantaged communities: a reflective guide. (2024)
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Researchers have an ethical responsibility to share their findings with their studies' participants and those who can influence policy and practice. Storytelling is an arts-based approach increasingly used in nursing research to share findings, but l... Read More about Cocreating composite digital stories to share research findings with minority ethnic and disadvantaged communities: a reflective guide..