All Outputs (17)

Exploring the roles, effectiveness and impact of health information professionals within evidence based practice (2009)
Thesis
Brettle, A. Exploring the roles, effectiveness and impact of health information professionals within evidence based practice. (Thesis). University of Salford

This is the thesis (critical appraisal) component of a PhD by Published Works. The overall submission was a portfolio of ten published papers supported by a critical appraisal focusing on two key areas: an exploration of the roles that Health Inform... Read More about Exploring the roles, effectiveness and impact of health information professionals within evidence based practice.

The persistence of attentional set and its implications for top-down control (2009)
Thesis
Thompson, C. (in press). The persistence of attentional set and its implications for top-down control. (Thesis). University of Nottingham

A top-down attentional set allows selective processing of the most informative aspects of a scene by biasing attention towards task-relevant stimuli and away from task-irrelevant stimuli on the basis of task demands. The work in this thesis explored... Read More about The persistence of attentional set and its implications for top-down control.

Street drugs, alcohol and mental health – what helps? (2009)
Thesis
Holland, M. Street drugs, alcohol and mental health – what helps?. (Thesis). University of Salford

The use of street drugs and / or alcohol combined with mental health problems is referred to as dual diagnosis within mental health and substance misuse services. The aim of this research study was two-fold. Firstly, to discover what people considere... Read More about Street drugs, alcohol and mental health – what helps?.

Standardization of Raven's standard progressive matrices test for a Libyan sample (2009)
Thesis
Abdalgadr, A. Standardization of Raven's standard progressive matrices test for a Libyan sample. (Thesis). University of Salford

Background: Until date, no IQ test has been standardized to be used to test the intelligence of Libyan students. Lack of standardized intelligence tests creates many problems such as the misuse of some non-standardised tests. These tests are carried... Read More about Standardization of Raven's standard progressive matrices test for a Libyan sample.

Stories of self harm : a critical approach to the existing evidence base and the proposal of alternative perspectives (2009)
Thesis
Allen, S. Stories of self harm : a critical approach to the existing evidence base and the proposal of alternative perspectives. (Thesis). University of Salford

The initial aim of the study was to consider the health promoting and survival function of self harm. However, this evolved and became increasingly concerned with the storied lives of people who self harm and in challenging dominant discourses that... Read More about Stories of self harm : a critical approach to the existing evidence base and the proposal of alternative perspectives.

In vivo tendon mechanical and structural properties : adaptability and influencing factors (2009)
Thesis
Burgess, K. In vivo tendon mechanical and structural properties : adaptability and influencing factors. (Thesis). University of Salford

The central aim of this thesis was to expand on the current knowledge of factors which influence human tendon properties. It is shown here that tendon elongation is 72% greater and calculated tendon stiffness 43% (p0.05).

Individual differences and learning : learning style, academic control beliefs and student self-evaluation as aspects of self-regulated learning (2009)
Thesis
Cassidy, S. Individual differences and learning : learning style, academic control beliefs and student self-evaluation as aspects of self-regulated learning. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The thesis comprises a collection of ten published works in the field of individual differences and student learning in a, mainly, higher education context involving undergraduate student participants. The works revolve primarily around three prin... Read More about Individual differences and learning : learning style, academic control beliefs and student self-evaluation as aspects of self-regulated learning.

A framework of learning experiences in ultrasound scanning (2009)
Thesis
Crofts, G. A framework of learning experiences in ultrasound scanning. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis explores learning experiences in ultrasound scanning by examining the ways that sonographers, at various stages in their professional development, scan patients. The qualitative study developed a framework, the themed content of which em... Read More about A framework of learning experiences in ultrasound scanning.

Prospective observational study of postoperative epidural analgesia for major abdominal surgery (2009)
Thesis
Duncan, F. Prospective observational study of postoperative epidural analgesia for major abdominal surgery. (Thesis). University of Salford

The number of surgical procedures is increasing worldwide. The Audit Commission set a target that only 5% of patients should experience severe post-operative pain. Major abdominal surgery is a cause of severe post-operative pain. Epidural analgesia... Read More about Prospective observational study of postoperative epidural analgesia for major abdominal surgery.

Childhood obesity : understanding the user perspective to inform prevention and treatment strategies (2009)
Thesis
Flannery, O. Childhood obesity : understanding the user perspective to inform prevention and treatment strategies. (Thesis). University of Salford

As a result of increasing prevalence in childhood obesity, it is now at the forefront of policy agendas. To date, however, there is a paucity of evidence in the UK, relating to the behavioural and environmental factors which influence diet and physic... Read More about Childhood obesity : understanding the user perspective to inform prevention and treatment strategies.

The biomechanics of foot and ankle problems after stroke and the effects of orthotics on such problems (2009)
Thesis
Forghany, S. The biomechanics of foot and ankle problems after stroke and the effects of orthotics on such problems. (Thesis). University of Salford

Stroke is the leading cause of adult disability and -50% of people with stroke suffer foot deformities which influence walking. The aim of this study was to investigate foot and ankle biomechanics, posture, multi-segment kinematics and plantar press... Read More about The biomechanics of foot and ankle problems after stroke and the effects of orthotics on such problems.

Constructing a bio-health knowledge base for access via a standardised electronic health record prototype (2009)
Thesis
Jing, X. Constructing a bio-health knowledge base for access via a standardised electronic health record prototype. (Thesis). University of Salford

Aim and Objectives: To explore the feasibility of accessing biological information and associated health information through a standards-based electronic health record. The objectives include constructing: a condition specific knowledge base prototy... Read More about Constructing a bio-health knowledge base for access via a standardised electronic health record prototype.

The mechanical design of legged robots (2009)
Thesis
Liu, A. The mechanical design of legged robots. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis has focused on the mechanical design of statically stable multi-legged CLimbing And WAlking Robots(CLAWAR) machines and, since crab-like machines represent an important sub-class, in this thesis they were chosen as the subject of the stu... Read More about The mechanical design of legged robots.

Plantar pressure distribution in 4 to 7 year olds (2009)
Thesis
Phethean, J. Plantar pressure distribution in 4 to 7 year olds. (Thesis). University of Salford

Introduction This study focuses on the plantar pressure distribution patterns in children aged 4 to 7 years of age for the purposes of a better understanding of any age-related changes and from that a better understanding of age-related changes in f... Read More about Plantar pressure distribution in 4 to 7 year olds.

Evaluation of TiO2 and Ag-TiO2, CuO-TiO2 composite films for self-disinfection activity (2009)
Thesis
Steele, K. Evaluation of TiO2 and Ag-TiO2, CuO-TiO2 composite films for self-disinfection activity. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The removal or killing of microorganisms on surfaces is of concern in the health care setting, food preparation areas and general work environment. The use of TiO2 photosterilisation has been proposed as an alternative to chemical disinf... Read More about Evaluation of TiO2 and Ag-TiO2, CuO-TiO2 composite films for self-disinfection activity.

Quantification of breathlessness using descriptors in cardiopulmonary disease (2009)
Thesis
Yorke, J. Quantification of breathlessness using descriptors in cardiopulmonary disease. (Thesis). University of Salford

Rationale: Breathlessness is a multidimensional construct reflected in different verbal descriptors. It is a perceptual experience that is complex and highly subjective. In cardiopulmonary disease breathlessness can be extremely debilitating and dist... Read More about Quantification of breathlessness using descriptors in cardiopulmonary disease.

"Standing on the shoulders of giants" : understanding mental health promotion and social inclusion through work based experiences and patient and public partnership (2009)
Thesis
Young, S. "Standing on the shoulders of giants" : understanding mental health promotion and social inclusion through work based experiences and patient and public partnership. (Thesis). University of Salford

This inquiry focused on my practice which required me to increasingly engage patients and the public in developing health and social care provision. Both retrospectively and in real time, I sought to, review and understand my own learning processes... Read More about "Standing on the shoulders of giants" : understanding mental health promotion and social inclusion through work based experiences and patient and public partnership.