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Managing transition : a longitudinal study of personal communities in later life widowhood (2011)
Thesis
Collins, T. Managing transition : a longitudinal study of personal communities in later life widowhood. (Thesis). Keele University

Many older women experience the loss of a spouse or partner in later life. Social networks and social support are widely thought to help buffer such traumatic events and ease subsequent transitions. This longitudinal study considers the significance... Read More about Managing transition : a longitudinal study of personal communities in later life widowhood.

Nurses' experience of caring for men with sexual dysfunction in Jordan (2011)
Thesis
Al Momani, M. Nurses' experience of caring for men with sexual dysfunction in Jordan. (Thesis). University of Salford

Worldwide, sexual dysfunction is common among men regardless of age, ethnicity or cultural background therefore it is not unreasonable to assume such a problem exists within Jordan, despite the limited evidence available. This research examines the r... Read More about Nurses' experience of caring for men with sexual dysfunction in Jordan.

The influence of attachment experiences and mental health issues on offending behaviour of young people in residential care (2011)
Thesis
Connor, C. The influence of attachment experiences and mental health issues on offending behaviour of young people in residential care. (Thesis). University of Salford

As a youth offending officer working with looked after children in residential care it became increasingly difficult for me to reconcile my professional responsibility to compile pre-sentence reports with my personal sense of injustice on behalf of t... Read More about The influence of attachment experiences and mental health issues on offending behaviour of young people in residential care.

Making sense of the unbelievable : a biographical narrative study of men's stories of female abuse (2011)
Thesis
Corbally, M. Making sense of the unbelievable : a biographical narrative study of men's stories of female abuse. (Thesis). University of Salford

Intimate partner abuse is a serious social issue. The professional practice of education has a mandate to foster competent health and social care practitioners (biographical caretakers) to appropriately care for others. Presently, there is a lack o... Read More about Making sense of the unbelievable : a biographical narrative study of men's stories of female abuse.

Coronary care nurses : developing an understanding of the decision making process in acute situations (2011)
Thesis
Maharmeh, M. Coronary care nurses : developing an understanding of the decision making process in acute situations. (Thesis). University of Salford

Aim: The aim of this study was to explore the decision making of coronary care nurses in acute situations. More specifically, the study explored how coronary care nurses take their decisions and what are the factors that underpin those decisions. Ba... Read More about Coronary care nurses : developing an understanding of the decision making process in acute situations.

The effects of orthotics on the sensori-motor problems of the foot and ankle after stroke (2011)
Thesis
Sadeghi Demneh, E. The effects of orthotics on the sensori-motor problems of the foot and ankle after stroke. (Thesis). University of Salford

The foot and ankle forms the interface between the body and ground hence stroke related changes impact on mobility but there is little research has considered the foot and ankle post-stroke. This thesis bridges these knowledge gaps to enable clinical... Read More about The effects of orthotics on the sensori-motor problems of the foot and ankle after stroke.

The experiences of deaf people on becoming and being qualified mental health nurses : a narrative exploration (2011)
Thesis
Sharples, N. The experiences of deaf people on becoming and being qualified mental health nurses : a narrative exploration. (Thesis). University of Salford

Historically Deaf people have been denied access to professional nurse education due to communication and ideological barriers. The aim of the research was to understand the experiences of the first Deaf qualified nurses before they entered the Pre-r... Read More about The experiences of deaf people on becoming and being qualified mental health nurses : a narrative exploration.

An ethnographic study of the culture in a diagnostic imaging department (2011)
Thesis
Strudwick, R. An ethnographic study of the culture in a diagnostic imaging department. (Thesis). University of Salford

The aim of this study was to explore the culture in a Diagnostic Imaging Department (DID) with the primary focus on Diagnostic Radiographers (DRs). The objectives were to describe the culture in a DID and highlight the current workplace cultural iss... Read More about An ethnographic study of the culture in a diagnostic imaging department.

An investigation in congenital transmission of Toxoplasma gondii as a potential mode of transmission in mice and humans (2011)
Thesis
Thomasson, D. An investigation in congenital transmission of Toxoplasma gondii as a potential mode of transmission in mice and humans. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Toxoplasma gondii is a pathogenic Apicomplexan parasite with a worldwide distribution in almost all warm blooded animals. The parasite is transmitted to hosts in three ways; via oocysts that are passed from the definitive host the cat; by the... Read More about An investigation in congenital transmission of Toxoplasma gondii as a potential mode of transmission in mice and humans.

Learning disability staff responses towards allegations of sexual abuse (2011)
Thesis
Turnbull, K. Learning disability staff responses towards allegations of sexual abuse. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Peckham (2007) has argued that people with learning disabilities are at a greater risk of abuse than members of the general population however, no research has investigated paid carers' responses to allegations of sexual abuse. The current resear... Read More about Learning disability staff responses towards allegations of sexual abuse.

Bouncing back? An ethnographic study exploring the context of care and recovery after birth through the experiences and voices of mothers (2011)
Thesis
Wray, J. Bouncing back? An ethnographic study exploring the context of care and recovery after birth through the experiences and voices of mothers. (Thesis). University of Salford

Background. There is an increasing evidence base concerning the need for effective and timely postnatal care to prevent physical and physiological maternal and infant morbidity, but there is little evidence of women's experiences of postnatal care o... Read More about Bouncing back? An ethnographic study exploring the context of care and recovery after birth through the experiences and voices of mothers.

Investigating patient centered care in an acute older adult ward - a qualitative study (2011)
Thesis
Ball, J. Investigating patient centered care in an acute older adult ward - a qualitative study. (Dissertation). University of Salford

This project investigates patient centred care on an acute older persons' unit in a NHS Trust in the UK. It uses a method based on grounded theory, integrated with an ethnographic approach to examine the knowledge, beliefs and behaviour of staff w... Read More about Investigating patient centered care in an acute older adult ward - a qualitative study.

Using mixed model research to evaluate the outcomes of a lean approach to the transformation of an orthopaedic radiology service (2011)
Thesis
Martin, A. Using mixed model research to evaluate the outcomes of a lean approach to the transformation of an orthopaedic radiology service. (Thesis). University of Salford

The purpose of the study was to explore the proposition that lean is an effective methodology for service improvement within a healthcare setting by evaluating the changes brought about by the application of lean tools to an orthopaedic radiology... Read More about Using mixed model research to evaluate the outcomes of a lean approach to the transformation of an orthopaedic radiology service.