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Empirically derived cut-points for sedentary behaviour for weekdays and weekends : are we sitting differently? (2015)
Presentation / Conference
Clarke-Cornwell, A., Farragher, T., Cook, P., Dugdill, L., & Granat, M. (2015, June). Empirically derived cut-points for sedentary behaviour for weekdays and weekends : are we sitting differently?. Presented at International Conference on Ambulatory Monitoring of Physical Activity and Movement, Limerick, Ireland

Introduction: Sedentary behaviour (SB) is associated with many adverse health outcomes. Studies that have used accelerometers to define sedentary time usually adopt a <100 counts per minute (cpm) threshold for classifying SB; however, this cut-poi... Read More about Empirically derived cut-points for sedentary behaviour for weekdays and weekends : are we sitting differently?.

Meta-analysis of metabolic cost of amputee walking shows only a marginal improvement in cost when using ESR feet compared to conventional SACH feet (2015)
Presentation / Conference
Gardiner, J., Bari, Z., Kenney, L., & Howard, D. (2015, June). Meta-analysis of metabolic cost of amputee walking shows only a marginal improvement in cost when using ESR feet compared to conventional SACH feet. Presented at ISPO World Congress 2015, Lyon, France

Background: Energy storage and return (ESR) prosthetic feet are designed to store strain energy during stance and release that energy during push-off and, hence, promote a more energy efficient gait. However, despite ESR feet being prescribed for app... Read More about Meta-analysis of metabolic cost of amputee walking shows only a marginal improvement in cost when using ESR feet compared to conventional SACH feet.

Managing emergent ethical concerns for software engineering in society (2015)
Presentation / Conference
Rashid, A., Moore, K., May-Chahal, C., & Chitchyan, R. (2015, May). Managing emergent ethical concerns for software engineering in society. Presented at IEEE/ACM 37th IEEE International Conference on Software Engineering, Florence, Italy

This paper presents an initial framework for managing emergent ethical concerns during software engineering in society projects. We argue that such emergent considerations can neither be framed as absolute rules about how to act in relation to fixed... Read More about Managing emergent ethical concerns for software engineering in society.

The impact of mindfulness-based stress reduction on depression, anxiety and stress in people with Parkinson's Disease (2015)
Presentation / Conference
Birtwell, K., & Dubrow-Marshall, L. (2015, May). The impact of mindfulness-based stress reduction on depression, anxiety and stress in people with Parkinson's Disease. Presented at British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy Research Conference, University of Nottingham

The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) for people with Parkinson's Disease. Patient involvement was used in the design of the research, and minor adaptations of the MBSR programme were made to ac... Read More about The impact of mindfulness-based stress reduction on depression, anxiety and stress in people with Parkinson's Disease.

Novel methods of using accelerometry for upper limb FES control [conference paper] (2015)
Presentation / Conference
Sun, M., Howard, D., Kenney, L., Smith, C., Waring, K., & Luckie, H. (2015, May). Novel methods of using accelerometry for upper limb FES control [conference paper]. Presented at 5th Conference of the International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society (IFESS) UK & Ireland Chapter : Stimulating Technology for the Future, Sheffield, UK

Introduction: Accelerometry offers a low cost, low power solution to measuring body segment angle (BSA) relative to the gravity vector under quasi-static conditions. BSA may be used as an input to a state-machine based, upper limb functional electric... Read More about Novel methods of using accelerometry for upper limb FES control [conference paper].

Empty homes research in North West England (2015)
Presentation / Conference
McCourt, A. (2015, April). Empty homes research in North West England. Presented at Association of American Geographers Annual Meeting, Chicago

'Troubled Families’ : Policy continuity and discontinuity? (2015)
Presentation / Conference
Shannon, M. (2015, April). 'Troubled Families’ : Policy continuity and discontinuity?. Presented at British Sociological Association Conference 2015 Societies in Transition : Progression or Regression?, Glasgow Caledonian University

The discourse around families perceived to have complex needs has developed at a policy level, very much reinforced
by media representations. The notion of the troubled family has recently been generated as a result of Coalition
Government policy... Read More about 'Troubled Families’ : Policy continuity and discontinuity?.

Supporting children & families : A comparison in service delivery (2015)
Presentation / Conference
Shannon, M., & Smyth, B. (2015, April). Supporting children & families : A comparison in service delivery. Presented at British Association for the Study and Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (BASPCAN) Congress 2015, Edinburgh University

Objectives: This paper aims to present the results of a small scale comparative research project undertaken in 2012 that explored intensive preventative services targeted at children already in, or on the borderline of child protection input. Althoug... Read More about Supporting children & families : A comparison in service delivery.

Becoming an independent researcher : reflections on the career transitions of social science and humanities doctorate holders across Europe (2015)
Presentation / Conference
Coey, C. (2015, March). Becoming an independent researcher : reflections on the career transitions of social science and humanities doctorate holders across Europe. Presented at Transition to research independence across the European Research Area How do variations in national policies, incentives and funding mechanisms influence the success of young researchers?, Ljubljana, Slovenia

Drawing on the findings of the POCARIM study of 13 countries, this paper explores the experiences of social science and humanities doctorate holders as they make the transition from early-career post-doctoral researchers to fully-fledged independent... Read More about Becoming an independent researcher : reflections on the career transitions of social science and humanities doctorate holders across Europe.

A survey of rheumatology occupational therapy compression glove practice and provision in North-West England (2015)
Presentation / Conference
Hammond, A., Laver, C., Jones, V., & Webb, J. (2015, January). A survey of rheumatology occupational therapy compression glove practice and provision in North-West England. Poster presented at College of Occupational Therapists Specialist Section Rheumatology Annual Conference, York

Introduction & Aims: Compression gloves are provided to reduce hand pain and stiffness in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and hand osteoarthritis (OA). We surveyed North West Region Rheumatology occupational therapists (NWRROTs) to investigate practice, we... Read More about A survey of rheumatology occupational therapy compression glove practice and provision in North-West England.

Exploring resilience in students (2015)
Presentation / Conference
Cassidy, S. (2015, January). Exploring resilience in students. Presented at Division of Educational & Child Psychology (DECP) Annual Conference : Applying Creative Psychology to education, children and young people, Durham, UK

Young people's experiences of custody (2014)
Presentation / Conference
Hazel, N. (2014, December). Young people's experiences of custody. Presented at Helsinki Foundation Conference on Children Deprived of Liberty in Central and Eastern Europe, Budapest, Hungary

This presentation draws from a number of research projects over a 15 year period to synthesis what young people say about their experiences of custody. Particular attention is paid to qualitative research featuring what children say about their time... Read More about Young people's experiences of custody.

Cross-national comparison of youth justice approaches and youth custody (2014)
Presentation / Conference
Hazel, N. (2014, December). Cross-national comparison of youth justice approaches and youth custody. Presented at Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights Conference on Children Deprived of Liberty in Central and Eastern Europe, Budapest, Hungary

This paper explored the key differences in approaches between youth justice systems. It considered the pressures on jurisdictions that result in varying policies and practices. It argued that analysis of policies as either emphasising children as "y... Read More about Cross-national comparison of youth justice approaches and youth custody.

Careers guidance and social mobility in UK higher education : practitioner perspectives (2014)
Presentation / Conference
Christie, F. (2014, November). Careers guidance and social mobility in UK higher education : practitioner perspectives. Presented at UALL Networks Conference; Graduate prospects for widening participation students: does higher education broaden opportunities?, The Tetley, Leeds

This interactive workshop will share findings from a small-scale insider research project which explored how university careers advisers experience their role in guiding clients within a labour market where barriers to social mobility prevail. Findin... Read More about Careers guidance and social mobility in UK higher education : practitioner perspectives.

Through the keyhole (2014)
Presentation / Conference
Braine, M., Gawthorpe, D., Howe, P., & Ratcliffe, S. (2014, October). Through the keyhole. Presented at 43rd British Association of Neuroscience Nurses Annual Conference, Manchester