All Outputs (16)

The experiences of women from three diverse population groups of immediate skin-to-skin contact with their newborn baby following birth (2010)
Thesis
Finigan, V. The experiences of women from three diverse population groups of immediate skin-to-skin contact with their newborn baby following birth. (Thesis). University of Salford

This study was carried out in a well-established UNICEF Baby Friendly accredited maternity unit in a NHS trust in the North West of England. The culture within this trust
was sensitive to the promotion, protection and support of breastfeeding, uphol... Read More about The experiences of women from three diverse population groups of immediate skin-to-skin contact with their newborn baby following birth.

An investigation into the relationship between knee axis alignment and swing phase whip during trans-femoral amputee gait (2010)
Thesis

Lateral whip, which is defined as sideward motion of the prosthetic heel away from the
line of progression during swing phase of gait, is one of the common gait deviations that
trans-femoral amputees exhibit during walking. It poses several negativ... Read More about An investigation into the relationship between knee axis alignment and swing phase whip during trans-femoral amputee gait.

Seeking to understand how behavioural change is prompted and sustained (2010)
Thesis
Allcock, P. Seeking to understand how behavioural change is prompted and sustained. (Thesis). University of Salford

Behavioural change is the purpose of Human Resource Development (HRD), the researcher's chosen field of practice. This study describes the evolution of professional
practice and the research that, through critical study and analysis, has yielded a c... Read More about Seeking to understand how behavioural change is prompted and sustained.

Acquired brain injury and the emotional, behavioural and cognitive sequelae : the family experience (2010)
Thesis
Braine, M. Acquired brain injury and the emotional, behavioural and cognitive sequelae : the family experience. (Thesis). University of Salford

Acquired brain injury (ABI) can be a sudden, dramatic and sometimes fatal event that instantly disrupts the lives of the patient and their families. ABI causes a variety of deficits including motor, cognitive, functional, emotional and behavioural. W... Read More about Acquired brain injury and the emotional, behavioural and cognitive sequelae : the family experience.

National-level approaches to increasing participation in health-enhancing physical activity (2010)
Thesis
Cavill, N. National-level approaches to increasing participation in health-enhancing physical activity. (Thesis). University of Salford

Increasing participation in regular physical activity is a key public health goal in many countries, but there is little consensus among experts on effective, national population level strategies to change physical activity behaviour.
This thesis br... Read More about National-level approaches to increasing participation in health-enhancing physical activity.

Education and practice development midwives adapting and evolving : an action research study (2010)
Thesis
Choucri, L. Education and practice development midwives adapting and evolving : an action research study. (Thesis). University of Salford

The main aim of this study was to work collaboratively with a group of practice development midwives in their National Health Service workplace and to examine the impact of their role on their working lives.
The study took an action research approac... Read More about Education and practice development midwives adapting and evolving : an action research study.

Formal representation of acupuncture : concept, theory and logic (2010)
Thesis
Gao, Y. Formal representation of acupuncture : concept, theory and logic. (Thesis). University of Salford

This research investigates the development of a single acupuncture ontology which can represent knowledge from two distinct perspectives, i.e., those of so-called orthodox or
Western medicine and those of Chinese medicine. Acupuncture, initially a t... Read More about Formal representation of acupuncture : concept, theory and logic.

Transference and counter transference as an agent in care (2010)
Thesis
Hynes, C. Transference and counter transference as an agent in care. (Thesis). University of Salford

The focus of this study lies in identifying the concepts of Transference (T) and Counter Transference (Ct) within the therapeutic interaction/relationship of clients who are receiving complementary therapy as part of their palliative care.
The study... Read More about Transference and counter transference as an agent in care.

Knee valgus braces and lateral wedge insoles in the treatment of medial tibiofemoral osteoarthritis (2010)
Thesis
Jones, R. Knee valgus braces and lateral wedge insoles in the treatment of medial tibiofemoral osteoarthritis. (Thesis). University of Salford

Osteoarthritis of the knee joint has been shown to develop in approximately 10% of adults over the age of 55, and is nearly ten times more common in the medial than the
lateral compartment. This discrepancy is speculated to be the result of increase... Read More about Knee valgus braces and lateral wedge insoles in the treatment of medial tibiofemoral osteoarthritis.

A 3-dimensional assessment and feedback system for ankylosing spondylitis (2010)
Thesis
Li, S. A 3-dimensional assessment and feedback system for ankylosing spondylitis. (Thesis). University of Salford

This research aims to understand how 3-D visualisation can support the assessment of a chronic arthritic condition. The focus is on the assessment and associated feedback of
information by the clinician.
The assessment of any chronic disease is an... Read More about A 3-dimensional assessment and feedback system for ankylosing spondylitis.

Children's experiences as hospital in-patients : voice, competence and work (2010)
Thesis
Livesley, J. Children's experiences as hospital in-patients : voice, competence and work. (Thesis). University of Salford

There is growing evidence that children's subjective interpretations of events may differ significantly from those of adults; yet children's voices and children's knowledge regarding hospital care remain largely unexplored.
This study was undertaken... Read More about Children's experiences as hospital in-patients : voice, competence and work.

Feminist and lesbian strategies of reading and the novels of Sarah Waters and Jeanette Winterson (2010)
Thesis
Luis, C. Feminist and lesbian strategies of reading and the novels of Sarah Waters and Jeanette Winterson. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This thesis examines strategies of feminist and lesbian reading in relation to the novels of
Sarah Waters and Jeanette Winterson, focusing primarily on Waters's Affinity (1999) and The
Night Watch (2006), and Winterson's Sexing the Cherry (1989), W... Read More about Feminist and lesbian strategies of reading and the novels of Sarah Waters and Jeanette Winterson.

To compare the efficacy of blood pressure reduction with or without the biochemical profile (2010)
Thesis

Background - Resistant hypertension (RH) is common among adults with hypertension affecting up to 30% of patients on treatment for blood pressure (BP) control. It is predicted
to increase, as old age and obesity are considered major risk factors for... Read More about To compare the efficacy of blood pressure reduction with or without the biochemical profile.

Interpersonal processes and self-injury (2010)
Thesis
Rayner, G. Interpersonal processes and self-injury. (Thesis). University of Salford

Most interventions in health and social care settings reside within a therapeutic relationship. However if the staff member is experiencing difficult emotional reactions
or thoughts this can interfere with the process of caring or helping. Staff and... Read More about Interpersonal processes and self-injury.

Establishing a theoretical basis for quality of life measurement (2010)
Thesis

A literature review established a definition of Quality of Life (QoL) using thematic
analysis of the papers retrieved. The QoL definition included subjective and
objective elements and multiple domains and acknowledged the gap between
present a... Read More about Establishing a theoretical basis for quality of life measurement.

Valuing people and health facilitation : the politics of ambiguity, leadership and capital (2010)
Thesis
Whitehead, C. Valuing people and health facilitation : the politics of ambiguity, leadership and capital. (Thesis). University of Salford

The health needs of people with learning disabilities are greater that those of the general population and yet they have inadequate access to health services. In 2001 the British government published Valuing People which
demanded better access to ma... Read More about Valuing people and health facilitation : the politics of ambiguity, leadership and capital.