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It’s like being on a tight-rope : an ethnography of the working lives of professional stand-up comedians in the UK (2021)
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Hurdsfield, T. It’s like being on a tight-rope : an ethnography of the working lives of professional stand-up comedians in the UK. (Thesis). University of Salford

While previous research has tended to examine the personalities of stand-up comedians, this research contributes to a gap in the literature by ethnographically studying the working lives and lived experiences of professional stand-up comedians on the... Read More about It’s like being on a tight-rope : an ethnography of the working lives of professional stand-up comedians in the UK.

The impact of viewing conditions on image quality assessment tasks in mammographic quality control (2021)
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Papathanasiou, S. The impact of viewing conditions on image quality assessment tasks in mammographic quality control. (Thesis). University of Salford

Objective: Mammography is a technically demanding x-ray examination requiring optimal image quality to enable the early detection of breast cancer. Quality control (QC) processes ensure that the equipment in the diagnostic imaging process is functi... Read More about The impact of viewing conditions on image quality assessment tasks in mammographic quality control.

Association between chronic widespread pain and physical activity behaviour in people with fibromyalgia (2021)
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Mayana, K. Association between chronic widespread pain and physical activity behaviour in people with fibromyalgia. (Thesis). University of Salford

Background Fibromyalgia is a prevalent chronic widespread pain condition, affecting 1 in 20 adults in the UK, predominantly women and associated with a significant psychosocial burden. Despite much interest in structured exercise for pain management... Read More about Association between chronic widespread pain and physical activity behaviour in people with fibromyalgia.

Cultural Beliefs and Practices Influencing the Health Seeking Behaviour of Women During Pregnancy in Ota, Southwest Nigeria (2021)
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Adeosun, A. Cultural Beliefs and Practices Influencing the Health Seeking Behaviour of Women During Pregnancy in Ota, Southwest Nigeria. (Thesis). University of Salford

Maternal mortality is a global health challenge affecting women within the reproductive age group. The main causes of maternal death in low and middle- income countries are infections, obstructed labour, eclampsia, haemorrhage, and unsafe abortion. S... Read More about Cultural Beliefs and Practices Influencing the Health Seeking Behaviour of Women During Pregnancy in Ota, Southwest Nigeria.

Student nurses' perception of mentorship : a phenomenographic exploration of student nurses who have experienced a retrieval in clinical practice (2021)
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Roberts, S. Student nurses' perception of mentorship : a phenomenographic exploration of student nurses who have experienced a retrieval in clinical practice. (Thesis). University of Salford

Abstract Nursing students undertake a series of practice placements over the course of their programme where they are mentored to provide the necessary clinical skills, competencies, and proficiencies to become a registered nurse (Rutkowski, 2007)... Read More about Student nurses' perception of mentorship : a phenomenographic exploration of student nurses who have experienced a retrieval in clinical practice.

Biosciences for antibiotic resistance : a mixed methods study assessing the level of knowledge and learning experiences among preregistration nursing students in Uganda (2021)
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Nantamu, M. Biosciences for antibiotic resistance : a mixed methods study assessing the level of knowledge and learning experiences among preregistration nursing students in Uganda. (Thesis). University of Salford

Biosciences form the basis on which our understanding of human biology and body functions is established. They guide nurses to detect risks to health and improve and sustain health through informed decisions. Task-shifting has expanded the scope of p... Read More about Biosciences for antibiotic resistance : a mixed methods study assessing the level of knowledge and learning experiences among preregistration nursing students in Uganda.

The development and evaluation of the Cognitive Behavioural Social Competence Therapeutic Intervention for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder without an Intellectual Disability (CBSCTI-ASD) (2021)
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Tate, D. The development and evaluation of the Cognitive Behavioural Social Competence Therapeutic Intervention for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder without an Intellectual Disability (CBSCTI-ASD). (Thesis). University of Salford Manchester

Many young people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can have an average or above average IQ yet still struggle with the social competencies needed to successfully navigate into adulthood. Despite many individuals with ASD experiencing significant c... Read More about The development and evaluation of the Cognitive Behavioural Social Competence Therapeutic Intervention for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder without an Intellectual Disability (CBSCTI-ASD).

An exploration of counselling and support services as experienced by adult male survivors of child sexual abuse (2021)
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Viliardos, L. An exploration of counselling and support services as experienced by adult male survivors of child sexual abuse. (Thesis). University of Salford

Global estimates suggest between 5% and 10% of men report that they have experienced sexual abuse as a child. However, it is thought that male childhood sexual abuse (CSA) is significantly underreported, with men being reluctant to disclose due to vu... Read More about An exploration of counselling and support services as experienced by adult male survivors of child sexual abuse.

Clinical and Biomechanical Effects of the Traditional Chinese Medical Treatments in Individuals with Medial Knee Osteoarthritis (2021)
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Zhang, M. Clinical and Biomechanical Effects of the Traditional Chinese Medical Treatments in Individuals with Medial Knee Osteoarthritis. (Thesis). Univeristy of Salford

Background: Knee otesoarthritis (OA) is the most common of the arthritises, affecting an estimated over 300 million people worldwide. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) therapies have been widely used in the management of knee OA in China, however, t... Read More about Clinical and Biomechanical Effects of the Traditional Chinese Medical Treatments in Individuals with Medial Knee Osteoarthritis.

Investigating the perceived effectiveness of Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) treatment in adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse and the impact on neuropsychological, emotional and behavioural functioning and quality of life : a case series analysis (2021)
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Bibi, H. Investigating the perceived effectiveness of Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) treatment in adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse and the impact on neuropsychological, emotional and behavioural functioning and quality of life : a case series analysis. (Thesis). University of Salford

Childhood sexual abuse (CSA) is an ongoing issue (WHO, 2017) with 1 in 20 children annually reported as being abused in the UK (NSPCC, 2019; Radford et al, 2011). Many child survivors are of adolescent or young adult age before they request help f... Read More about Investigating the perceived effectiveness of Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) treatment in adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse and the impact on neuropsychological, emotional and behavioural functioning and quality of life : a case series analysis.

An exploration of the lived experiences of people who self-harm in two secure/locked mental health hospitals in Ghana (2021)
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in two secure/locked mental health hospitals in Ghana. (Thesis). University of Salford

Background An increasing number of people who Self-Harm (SH) are being treated in mental health hospitals globally and it is now considered a major health problem. Incidence of SH are common in secure hospitals with those who use SH being highly dep... Read More about An exploration of the lived experiences of people who self-harm in two secure/locked mental health hospitals in Ghana.

The outcome from anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in an adult male population from United Arab of Emirates (2021)
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Kananizadegan, M. The outcome from anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in an adult male population from United Arab of Emirates. (Thesis). University of Salford

In sports physiotherapy, outcome measurements are used to identify the athlete’s ability to tolerate the physical demands inherent in sports specific movement and prevent re-injury or identify readiness to return to competition. There are limited st... Read More about The outcome from anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in an adult male population from United Arab of Emirates.

Optimising image quality and radiation dose with a focus on geometry and attenuation (2021)
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Tugwell-Allsup, J. Optimising image quality and radiation dose with a focus on geometry and attenuation. (Thesis). University of Salford

Optimisation in medical imaging ensures an appropriate balance is achieved between acquiring images of diagnostic quality and the radiation dose received by the patient. Pragmatic, simple and effective methods are essential to ensure that optimisatio... Read More about Optimising image quality and radiation dose with a focus on geometry and attenuation.

The impact of swim training loads on shoulder musculoskeletal physical qualities (2021)
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Yoma Galleguillos, M. The impact of swim training loads on shoulder musculoskeletal physical qualities. (Thesis). University of Salford

Competitive swimmers are exposed to high amounts of training loads. With a prevalence reported as high as 91%, shoulder pain is the main cause for missed or modified training in swimmers. The aetiology of injuries in sports is multifactorial includin... Read More about The impact of swim training loads on shoulder musculoskeletal physical qualities.

Helping people to help themselves : the development and evaluation of a non-clinical, peer-supported eTherapy model in the management of anxiety and depression in adults (2021)
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Lidbetter, N. Helping people to help themselves : the development and evaluation of a non-clinical, peer-supported eTherapy model in the management of anxiety and depression in adults. (Thesis). University of Salford

eTherapy interventions have widened access to evidence-based psychological therapies, particularly Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) since their introduction to primary care mental health services over a decade ago. Whilst the effectiveness of eT... Read More about Helping people to help themselves : the development and evaluation of a non-clinical, peer-supported eTherapy model in the management of anxiety and depression in adults.

Promoting the mental health and well-being of first-generation immigrants, asylum seekers and refugee young people in schools : a participatory action research study (2021)
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Allen, E. Promoting the mental health and well-being of first-generation immigrants, asylum seekers and refugee young people in schools : a participatory action research study. (Thesis). University of Salford

Background: There is a dearth of literature that reports on what first-generation immigrants, asylum seekers and refugee young people see as effective self-help tools in matters relating to mental health. Some 50 million first-generation migrant chil... Read More about Promoting the mental health and well-being of first-generation immigrants, asylum seekers and refugee young people in schools : a participatory action research study.

Identity, religion, and clothing : the lives of British Muslim women (2021)
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Ansari, S. Identity, religion, and clothing : the lives of British Muslim women. (Thesis). University of Salford

The continuing discourse around Muslim women’s bodies has predominately occupied itself with ideas of ‘traditional’ Islamic dress such as the Hijab, Burka, and the Niqab. Rarely has the image of the Muslim woman moved away from these popular discours... Read More about Identity, religion, and clothing : the lives of British Muslim women.

‘Working for nothing?’ : how do students and graduates utilise unpaid work for career mobilities? (2021)
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Cunningham, E. ‘Working for nothing?’ : how do students and graduates utilise unpaid work for career mobilities?. (Thesis). University of Salford

A degree is no longer enough to guarantee graduate career success, so work experience increasingly provides a way to meet requirements of graduate employers. Such experience is often unpaid in the form of internships, work experience and volunteering... Read More about ‘Working for nothing?’ : how do students and graduates utilise unpaid work for career mobilities?.

A single qualitative case study of how the introduction of an AEC unit influenced the experiences of patients, carers and NHS staff (2021)
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Demingo, D. A single qualitative case study of how the introduction of an AEC unit influenced the experiences of patients, carers and NHS staff. (Thesis). University of Salford

Background The urgent and emergency care spectrum in the National Health Service (NHS) in the United Kingdom (UK) has changed over the last few years in response to the population's changing needs. In response, Ambulatory emergency care (AEC), which... Read More about A single qualitative case study of how the introduction of an AEC unit influenced the experiences of patients, carers and NHS staff.