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Footstep adjustments used to turn during walking in Parkinson's disease
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Huxham, F., Baker, R., Morris, M., & Iansek, R. Footstep adjustments used to turn during walking in Parkinson's disease. Movement Disorders, 23(6), 817-823. https://doi.org/10.1002/mds.21932

Turning during walking is frequently problematic in Parkinson’s disease (PD). The spatiotemporal characteristics of footstep adjustments used to turn 60 and 120 degrees were examined in 10 people with PD and 10 age, gender- and height-matched control... Read More about Footstep adjustments used to turn during walking in Parkinson's disease.

The Gait Profile Score and Movement Analysis Profile
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Baker, R., McGinley, J., Schwartz, M., Beynon, S., Rozumalski, A., Graham, H., & Tirosh, O. The Gait Profile Score and Movement Analysis Profile. Gait & Posture, 30(3), 265-269. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2009.05.020

The Gait Deviation Index (GDI) has been proposed as an index of overall gait pathology. This study proposes an interpretation of the difference measure upon which the GDI is based, which naturally leads to the definition of a similar index, the Gai... Read More about The Gait Profile Score and Movement Analysis Profile.

Quantification of soft tissue artifact in lower limb human motion analysis : a systematic review
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Peters, A., Galna, B., Sangeux, M., Morris, M., & Baker, R. Quantification of soft tissue artifact in lower limb human motion analysis : a systematic review. Gait & Posture, 31(1), 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2009.09.004

This systematic review critically evaluates the quantification of soft tissue artifact (STA) in lower limb human motion analysis. It has a specific focus on assessing the quality of previous studies and comparing quantitative results. A specific sea... Read More about Quantification of soft tissue artifact in lower limb human motion analysis : a systematic review.

Non-invasive assessment of soft-tissue artifact and its effect on knee joint kinematics during functional activity
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Akbarshahi, M., Schache, A., Fernandez, J., Baker, R., Banks, S., & Pandy, M. Non-invasive assessment of soft-tissue artifact and its effect on knee joint kinematics during functional activity. Journal of Biomechanics, 43(7), 1292-1301. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2010.01.002

The soft-tissue interface between skin-mounted markers and the underlying bones poses a major limitation to accurate, non-invasive measurement of joint kinematics. The aim of this study was twofold: first, to quantify lower limb soft-tissue artifact... Read More about Non-invasive assessment of soft-tissue artifact and its effect on knee joint kinematics during functional activity.

Foot kinematics in patients with two patterns of pathological plantar hyperkeratosis
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Findlow, A., Nester, C., & Bowker, P. Foot kinematics in patients with two patterns of pathological plantar hyperkeratosis. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 4(1), 7. https://doi.org/10.1186/1757-1146-4-7

Background: The Root paradigm of foot function continues to underpin the majority of clinical foot biomechanics practice and foot orthotic therapy. There are great number of assumptions in this popular paradigm, most of which have not been thoroughly... Read More about Foot kinematics in patients with two patterns of pathological plantar hyperkeratosis.

Automated Nonlinear Feature Generation and Classification of Foot Pressure Lesions
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Mu, T., Pataky, T., Findlow, A., Aung, M., & Goulermas, J. Automated Nonlinear Feature Generation and Classification of Foot Pressure Lesions. IEEE Transactions on Information Technology in Biomedicine, 14(2), 418-424. https://doi.org/10.1109/TITB.2009.2028338

Plantar lesions induced by biomechanical dysfunction pose a considerable socioeconomic health care challenge, and failure to detect lesions early can have significant effects on patient prognoses. Most of the previous works on plantar lesion identifi... Read More about Automated Nonlinear Feature Generation and Classification of Foot Pressure Lesions.

Design of an automated device to measure sagittal plane stiffness of an articulated ankle-foot orthosis
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Kobayashi, T., Leung, A., Akazawa, Y., Naito, H., Tanaka, M., & Hutchins, S. Design of an automated device to measure sagittal plane stiffness of an articulated ankle-foot orthosis. Prosthetics and Orthotics International, 34(4), 439-448. https://doi.org/10.3109/03093646.2010.495370

The purpose of this study was to design a new automated stiffness measurement device which could perform a simultaneous measurement of both dorsi- and plantarflexion angles and the corresponding resistive torque around the rotational centre of an art... Read More about Design of an automated device to measure sagittal plane stiffness of an articulated ankle-foot orthosis.

Design of a stiffness-adjustable ankle-foot orthosis and its effect on ankle joint kinematics in patients with stroke
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Kobayashi, T., Leung, A., Akazawa, Y., & Hutchins, S. Design of a stiffness-adjustable ankle-foot orthosis and its effect on ankle joint kinematics in patients with stroke. Gait & Posture, 33(4), 721-723. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2011.02.005

Ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs) are commonly prescribed to improve gait. The stiffness of an AFO is central for successful prescription; however, the recommended level of stiffness is currently based on the experience of clinicians. Therefore, the aim of... Read More about Design of a stiffness-adjustable ankle-foot orthosis and its effect on ankle joint kinematics in patients with stroke.

Predicting lower limb joint kinematics using wearable motion sensors
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Findlow, A., GOULERMAS, J., Nester, C., Howard, D., & Kenney, L. Predicting lower limb joint kinematics using wearable motion sensors. Gait & Posture, 28(1), 120-126. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2007.11.001

The aim of this study was to estimate sagittal plane ankle, knee and hip gait kinematics using 3D angular velocity and linear acceleration data from motion sensors on the foot and shank. We explored the accuracy of intra-subject predictions (i.e., wh... Read More about Predicting lower limb joint kinematics using wearable motion sensors.

Building heteronormativity: the social and material reconstruction of men's public toilets as spaces of heterosexuality
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Jeyasingham, D. Building heteronormativity: the social and material reconstruction of men's public toilets as spaces of heterosexuality. Social and Cultural Geography, 11(4), 307-325. https://doi.org/10.1080/14649361003787706

This paper concerns changes in the spatial structure of British public toilets for men over the last ten years from secluded, indistinctly public/private spaces towards open, largely public structures. It examines a number of past and present toilet... Read More about Building heteronormativity: the social and material reconstruction of men's public toilets as spaces of heterosexuality.

Change blindness in driving scenes
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Galpin, A., Underwood, G., & Crundall, D. Change blindness in driving scenes. Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour, 12(2), 179-185. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trf.2008.11.002

One of the key perceptual errors that contributes to accidents on the road is ‘looking but failing to see’. Though this has previously been attributed to failures of attention or time gaps, the recent change blindness literature suggests another alte... Read More about Change blindness in driving scenes.

Stress, support and well-being as perceived by probation trainees
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Collins, S., Coffey, M., & Cowe, F. Stress, support and well-being as perceived by probation trainees. Probation Journal, 56(3), 238-256. https://doi.org/10.1177/0264550509337454

A study on stress, support and well-being was carried out with probation trainees (n = 110). The study indicated that working as a probation trainee entailed high demands. Greater levels of demands were experienced by trainees with children and thos... Read More about Stress, support and well-being as perceived by probation trainees.

Older parents of people who have a learning disability : perceptions of future accomodation needs
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Davys, D., & Haigh, C. Older parents of people who have a learning disability : perceptions of future accomodation needs. British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 36(1), 66-72. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-3156.2007.00447.x

The aim of this qualitative study was to provide an insight into the perceptions of older parents of learning disabled people on the future accommodation needs of their adult children. Semi-structured interviews were used to seek parental awareness... Read More about Older parents of people who have a learning disability : perceptions of future accomodation needs.

Make it personal
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Wray, J. Make it personal. Cancer Nursing Practice, 7(9), 16-17

Terminology use in electronic health records: basic principles
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Watkins, T., Blundberg, C., Brokel, J., Wilson, M., & Hardiker, N. Terminology use in electronic health records: basic principles. Urologic nursing, 29(5), 321-327

Electronic health records (EHRs) are a cost-saving and environmentally friendly means for documenting patient care and improving patient safety, quality, and evidence-based practice. Standardized clinical classification systems and terminologies are... Read More about Terminology use in electronic health records: basic principles.

Mirror, mirror: reflections on the emotionally intelligent practitioner
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Warne, A., & Mcandrew, S. Mirror, mirror: reflections on the emotionally intelligent practitioner. Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Research and Practice - University of Huddersfield Repository, 6(2), 157-167

Nurturance, love, compassion, respect, humanity, self awareness, mind emptying and mindfulness are all qualities considered necessary for the development of the therapeutic relationship which is central to holistic care. Likewise raised levels of ac... Read More about Mirror, mirror: reflections on the emotionally intelligent practitioner.

Nursing record systems : effects on nursing practice and healthcare outcomes
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Urquhart, C., Currell, R., Grant, M., & Hardiker, N. Nursing record systems : effects on nursing practice and healthcare outcomes. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD002099.pub2

Background - a nursing record system is the record of care that was planned or given to individual patients and clients by qualified nurses or other caregivers under the direction of a qualified nurse. Nursing record systems may be an effective way o... Read More about Nursing record systems : effects on nursing practice and healthcare outcomes.