All Outputs (38)

Exploring the experiences and use of text messages to enhance health behaviours and self-management in South Asian patients (2021)
Thesis
Chaudhry, T. Exploring the experiences and use of text messages to enhance health behaviours and self-management in South Asian patients. (Thesis). University of Salford

This PhD thesis seeks to explore and understand the use and experiences of whether text-messaging in the South-Asian (SA) community enhances positive health behaviours, and self-management through the Florence (FLO) text messaging system. It also exa... Read More about Exploring the experiences and use of text messages to enhance health behaviours and self-management in South Asian patients.

Exploring effective approaches of integrating cervical screening services into the normal routine care within HIV clinics : a qualitative study in a Ugandan community health facility (2021)
Thesis
Auma, J. Exploring effective approaches of integrating cervical screening services into the normal routine care within HIV clinics : a qualitative study in a Ugandan community health facility. (Dissertation). University of Salford

Cervical cancer is the leading cause of gynecologic cancer death in sub-Saharan Africa, with HIV being a high-risk factor for its’ development. Where HIV prevalence is high, interventions can ideally be delivered through a ‘one-stop shop’ approach ad... Read More about Exploring effective approaches of integrating cervical screening services into the normal routine care within HIV clinics : a qualitative study in a Ugandan community health facility.

Talking as restorative justice : a conversation analysis of victim-offender meetings (2021)
Thesis
Langford, R. Talking as restorative justice : a conversation analysis of victim-offender meetings. (Thesis). University of Salford

The purpose of this research was to examine the restorative justice meeting as a form of institutional talk, identifying significant asymmetries in the talk, and acknowledging how this contributed to achieving restoration. This study used audio-rec... Read More about Talking as restorative justice : a conversation analysis of victim-offender meetings.

Change, loss and community : resident narratives of life on a social housing estate (2021)
Thesis
Blezard, E. Change, loss and community : resident narratives of life on a social housing estate. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis explores the value and meaning of community for residents on a regenerated social housing estate in the North-West of England. ‘Community’ has continuing relevance in academic inquiry and application within social policy. It is frequently... Read More about Change, loss and community : resident narratives of life on a social housing estate.

Remittance sending among Somalis in London : experiences, motivations, and practices (2021)
Thesis
Abdillahi, A. Remittance sending among Somalis in London : experiences, motivations, and practices. (Dissertation). University of Salford

An estimated 1 billion people globally (200 million of whom were senders) were involved in the process of remittance sending and receiving between family members (UN International Day of Family Remittances: 2019). While much of the discourse around r... Read More about Remittance sending among Somalis in London : experiences, motivations, and practices.

The prevalence of cyberbullying and related mental health among academic employees in a university in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (2021)
Thesis
Ateyah, M. The prevalence of cyberbullying and related mental health among academic employees in a university in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. (Thesis). University of Salford

Rationale: The increased usage of technology and online social media has brought about a rise in harmful cyberbullying behaviours. Most of the research into cyberbullying has focused on child and adolescent populations, and less is known about the... Read More about The prevalence of cyberbullying and related mental health among academic employees in a university in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Phenomenological study of student nurses’ preparedness for delivering culturally competent care upon graduation (2021)
Thesis
Wang, Q. Phenomenological study of student nurses’ preparedness for delivering culturally competent care upon graduation. (Thesis). University of Salford

Cultural competence is an essential requirement for delivering appropriate care to patients from diverse cultural backgrounds. An analysis of the literature revealed notions of cultural competence was mainly from the United States (US). In contrast,... Read More about Phenomenological study of student nurses’ preparedness for delivering culturally competent care upon graduation.

Prolonged standing in the workplace – a mixed methods approach to exploring, developing and evaluating footwear solutions (2021)
Thesis
Anderson, J. Prolonged standing in the workplace – a mixed methods approach to exploring, developing and evaluating footwear solutions. (Thesis). University of Salford

Prolonged standing at work, or prolonged periods maintaining an upright posture is required in 58-72% of working populations and is associated with the development of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in the lower back, legs and feet. This can r... Read More about Prolonged standing in the workplace – a mixed methods approach to exploring, developing and evaluating footwear solutions.

Investigating UK renal psychosocial service provision (2021)
Thesis
Seekles, M. Investigating UK renal psychosocial service provision. (Thesis). University of Salford

Background: Internationally, emerging evidence of psychosocial problems in patients with end-stage renal disease has led to increasing calls for collaborative renal care models that include psychosocial services. In the UK, there is a dearth of empir... Read More about Investigating UK renal psychosocial service provision.

Affective influences on top-down visual attention (2021)
Thesis
Bendall, R. Affective influences on top-down visual attention. (Thesis). University of Salford

The mechanisms supporting emotional processing and the allocation of visual attention share common neural substrates and both draw upon limited top-down resources. Attention is biased towards emotional stimuli and these biases are suggested to be a k... Read More about Affective influences on top-down visual attention.

Mammography machine compression paddle movement and observer performance analysis (2021)
Thesis
observer performance analysis. (Thesis). University of Salford

Full field digital mammography (FFDM) was introduced into the United Kingdom (UK) as a replacement for screen-film mammography (SFM) in 2005. Since then, individual breast screening centres have begun to report blurred images through local audits. Bl... Read More about Mammography machine compression paddle movement and observer performance analysis.

The effect of change of direction angle on knee and hip biomechanics : implications for anterior cruciate ligament injury (2021)
Thesis
anterior cruciate ligament injury. (Thesis). University of Salford

ACL injuries have been referred to poor mechanics as they frequently occur without contact. Changes in the knee valgus (abduction) angle and knee valgus (external abduction) moment and limb asymmetry have been linked to greater risk of ACL injury. C... Read More about The effect of change of direction angle on knee and hip biomechanics : implications for anterior cruciate ligament injury.

The reliability and validity development of an MSK profiling tool and its value in youth athletes and prospective injury risk (2021)
Thesis
Parry, G. The reliability and validity development of an MSK profiling tool and its value in youth athletes and prospective injury risk. (Thesis). University of Salford

This work documents the development of a clinically feasible MSK qualitative profiling tool, and its subsequent application in adolescent athletes to improve profiling practise and the potential future impact of injury burden and incidence. Research... Read More about The reliability and validity development of an MSK profiling tool and its value in youth athletes and prospective injury risk.

Identity motives : influences of multiple motives on cognitive and behavioural dimensions of Facebook identity construction (2021)
Thesis
Szeto, S. Identity motives : influences of multiple motives on cognitive and behavioural dimensions of Facebook identity construction. (Thesis). University of Salford

According to Boyd and Ellison’s (2008) definition of social media, Profiles and social connections are two major features that define these online platforms. On Facebook, Profile allows users to build a personal profile that consists of user-supplied... Read More about Identity motives : influences of multiple motives on cognitive and behavioural dimensions of Facebook identity construction.

Task-specific observer performance and image quality : direct and indirect relationships in low-dose CT images (2021)
Thesis
Jessop, L. Task-specific observer performance and image quality : direct and indirect relationships in low-dose CT images. (Thesis). University of Salford

Aim: The aim of this research was to examine image quality in low-dose CT images, as determined by a range of image quality measures (IQM), in addition to psychophysical assessment, and look at direct or indirect relationships. Method: CT images of... Read More about Task-specific observer performance and image quality : direct and indirect relationships in low-dose CT images.

The role of infrared thermal imaging in the assessment of chronic midportion Achilles tendinopathy (2021)
Thesis
Oliver, B. The role of infrared thermal imaging in the assessment of chronic midportion Achilles tendinopathy. (Thesis). University of Salford

Infrared thermal imaging cameras (IRC) are non-contact devices that allow the capture of radiation presented in the form of colour-coded images, therefore they may provide an effective method of assessment for chronic midportion Achilles tendinopathy... Read More about The role of infrared thermal imaging in the assessment of chronic midportion Achilles tendinopathy.

Modifiable risk factors of hamstring strain injury : assessment, performance and training (2021)
Thesis
Ripley, N. Modifiable risk factors of hamstring strain injury : assessment, performance and training. (Thesis). University of Salford

Hamstring strain injuries (HSIs), which are typically sustained during high velocity movements (i.e., sprinting or high velocity running), commonly involves the bicep femoris long head (BFLH). To date, the Nordic hamstring exercise (NHE) is the most... Read More about Modifiable risk factors of hamstring strain injury : assessment, performance and training.

Returning to work after childbirth : an exploration of mothers’ experiences in the United Kingdom (2021)
Thesis
Carey, C. Returning to work after childbirth : an exploration of mothers’ experiences in the United Kingdom. (Dissertation). University of Salford

This thesis reports an interpretive phenomenological study of women’s experiences of returning to work after having children and the impact of this on their work-life balance (WLB), income, and career progression. Previous research relating to mother... Read More about Returning to work after childbirth : an exploration of mothers’ experiences in the United Kingdom.