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Psychological interventions for adults with asthma
Journal Article
Yorke, J., Fleming, S., & Shuldham, C. Psychological interventions for adults with asthma. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD002982.pub3

Background Many people have asthma, and for some their symptoms may be triggered by psychological factors. In addition, compliance with medical therapy may have a psychological dimension. Therefore, psychological interventions aim to reduce the burd... Read More about Psychological interventions for adults with asthma.

Hemiplegic gait symmetry and walking aids
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Tyson, S. Hemiplegic gait symmetry and walking aids. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 10(3), 153-159. https://doi.org/10.3109/09593989409036392

The temporal-distance aspects of stride, the relationship between symmetry and gait performance and the influence of different walking aids were assessed in 20 independently walking subjects with hemiplegia of at least 3 months duration. The subjects... Read More about Hemiplegic gait symmetry and walking aids.

Key features of therapeutic social work: the use of relationship
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Sudbery, J. Key features of therapeutic social work: the use of relationship. Journal of Social Work Practice, 16(2), 149-162. https://doi.org/10.1080/0265053022000033711

This article summarizes key features of therapeutic social work from a psychodynamic perspective. The emphasis throughout is on the social worker’s use of relationship. The article’s starting point is that whatever their other concerns—welfare admini... Read More about Key features of therapeutic social work: the use of relationship.

Comparing the 1996 and 2001 research selectivity exercises in respect of social work
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McLaughlin, H., Lawson, J., & Shardlow, S. Comparing the 1996 and 2001 research selectivity exercises in respect of social work. Social Work Education, 26(2), 176-193. https://doi.org/10.1080/02615470601042615

This article compares the outcomes of the 1996 and 2001 research selectivity exercises in respect of their impact upon the discipline of social work in the United Kingdom. Material in respect of the 1996 RAE is principally derived from the study by L... Read More about Comparing the 1996 and 2001 research selectivity exercises in respect of social work.

A comparison of star excursion balance test reach distances between ACL deficient patients and asymptomatic controls
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Herrington, L., Hatcher, J., Hatcher, A., & Mcnicholas, M. A comparison of star excursion balance test reach distances between ACL deficient patients and asymptomatic controls. ˜The œKnee (Amsterdam. Online), 16, 149-152. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.knee.2008.10.004

ACL injury has been associated with a decrease in proprioceptive performance and specifically postural control. Tests of postural control have been criticised for not being sufficiently challenging. The Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT) has been p... Read More about A comparison of star excursion balance test reach distances between ACL deficient patients and asymptomatic controls.

A path not taken? Mentally disordered offenders and the criminal justice system
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Cummins, I. A path not taken? Mentally disordered offenders and the criminal justice system. Journal of Social Welfare and Family Law, 28(3), 267-281. https://doi.org/10.1080/09649060601119466

The long stated aim of UK Government policy has been to divert mentally disordered offenders from the Criminal Justice system to services where their mental health needs can be adequately addressed. An examination of the rates of mental disorder am... Read More about A path not taken? Mentally disordered offenders and the criminal justice system.

Trusting computers through trusting humans: software verification in a safety-critical information system
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Adam, A., & Spedding, P. Trusting computers through trusting humans: software verification in a safety-critical information system. International Journal of Technology and Human Interaction, 3(4), 1-14

This article considers the question of how we may trust automatically generated program code. The code walkthroughs and inspections of software engineering mimic the ways that mathematicians go about assuring themselves that a mathematical proof is... Read More about Trusting computers through trusting humans: software verification in a safety-critical information system.

Psychological care of patients undergoing modern elective surgery
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Mitchell, M. Psychological care of patients undergoing modern elective surgery. Nursing Standard, 21(30), 48-55

The amount of time patients spend in hospital preparing for and recovering from elective surgery has reduced significantly in recent years. Nursing interventions associated with lengthy hospital admissions are no longer appropriate for patients who m... Read More about Psychological care of patients undergoing modern elective surgery.

Nursing research into modern day surgery: a literature review
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Mitchell, M. Nursing research into modern day surgery: a literature review. Ambulatory Surgery, 13(4), 95-105

Aim: The aim of this review was to examine the present scope and direction of nursing research into day surgery in order to gain insight into possible future surgical nursing intervention in a rapidly changing healthcare environment. Background: Ele... Read More about Nursing research into modern day surgery: a literature review.

Research Unwrapped: A serial qualitative interview study of infant feeding experiences : idealism meets realism (Hoddinott et al 2012)
Journal Article
Wray, J. (in press). Research Unwrapped: A serial qualitative interview study of infant feeding experiences : idealism meets realism (Hoddinott et al 2012). Practising Midwife,

Research unwrapped is a popular series to help readers make sense of published research by undertaking a detailed appraisal in a careful and considered manner. In doing so we can advance our knowledge and understanding of any research topic and apply... Read More about Research Unwrapped: A serial qualitative interview study of infant feeding experiences : idealism meets realism (Hoddinott et al 2012).

Millennials & Generation Z : considerations for nurse educators
Journal Article
Rylance, R., & Leigh, J. (in press). Millennials & Generation Z : considerations for nurse educators. British Journal of Nursing,

It is vital that the pre-registration nursing curriculum prepares nurses for a clinical world which is increasingly reliant on technologies. How do educators ensure that the curriculum prepares a nurse who can embrace technology in a digitally focuse... Read More about Millennials & Generation Z : considerations for nurse educators.

Insights from an appointed governor
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Leigh, J. Insights from an appointed governor

Dr Jacqueline Leigh is an appointed governor at Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust. She shares some insights into her role and advice for new appointed governors.

Developing and evaluating a logical ontology for mediating between nursing intervention terminology systems
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Hardiker, N. Developing and evaluating a logical ontology for mediating between nursing intervention terminology systems. Methods of Information in Medicine, 42(3), 265-270

Objectives - Several researchers have proposed the use of logical ontologies as ‘reference terminologies’. However, there are a number of unresolved issues. This article describes the development of a logical ontology for nursing interventions and pr... Read More about Developing and evaluating a logical ontology for mediating between nursing intervention terminology systems.

A comparison of feature extraction methods for the classification of dynamic activities from accelerometer data
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Preece, S., Goulermas, J., Kenney, L., & Howard, D. A comparison of feature extraction methods for the classification of dynamic activities from accelerometer data. IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering, 56, 871-879

Driven by the demands on healthcare resulting from the shift toward more sedentary lifestyles, considerable effort has been devoted to the monitoring and classification of human activity. In previous studies, various classification schemes and featur... Read More about A comparison of feature extraction methods for the classification of dynamic activities from accelerometer data.

'Like a trip to McDonalds': A grounded theory study of patient experiences of day surgery
Journal Article
Mottram, A. 'Like a trip to McDonalds': A grounded theory study of patient experiences of day surgery. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 48(2), 165-174. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2010.07.007

Background: The amount and complexity of (ambulatory) day surgery is rapidly expanding internationally. Nurses have a responsibility to provide quality care for day surgery patients. To do this they must understand all aspects of the patient experien... Read More about 'Like a trip to McDonalds': A grounded theory study of patient experiences of day surgery.