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The impact of traumatic childhood experiences on cognitive and behavioural functioning in children with foetal alcohol spectrum disorders
Thesis
Price, A. The impact of traumatic childhood experiences on cognitive and behavioural functioning in children with foetal alcohol spectrum disorders. (Thesis). University of Salford

Prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) can cause lasting physical damage to the developing foetus
including the brain. This brain damage can manifest as cognitive dysfunction and behavioural
difficulties, which can be diagnosed as foetal alcohol spectrum... Read More about The impact of traumatic childhood experiences on cognitive and behavioural functioning in children with foetal alcohol spectrum disorders.

An investigation into methods for dose optimisation for paediatric AP pelvis projections when considering size variations
Thesis
Mohammed Ali, A. An investigation into methods for dose optimisation for paediatric AP pelvis projections when considering size variations. (Thesis). University of Salford

Purpose
There is a lack of literature on paediatric x-ray dose optimisation; this is especially true for pelvis radiography using digital systems. Various reasons exist for this including the limited availability of paediatric phantoms on which to c... Read More about An investigation into methods for dose optimisation for paediatric AP pelvis projections when considering size variations.

Surviving the death of a baby : end of life and the enormity of grief
Thesis
Barnard, M. Surviving the death of a baby : end of life and the enormity of grief. (Thesis). University of Salford

Aim
To explore parents’ experiences and perceptions of support during and following the death of their baby.
Study design
An interpretative phenomenological approach was adopted with in-depth unstructured interviews undertaken with seven partic... Read More about Surviving the death of a baby : end of life and the enormity of grief.

Effectiveness of single and combined treatments on biomechanical and clinical outcomes during walking in healthy individuals and individuals with knee osteoarthritis
Thesis
Althomali, O. W. Effectiveness of single and combined treatments on biomechanical and clinical outcomes during walking in healthy individuals and individuals with knee osteoarthritis. (Thesis). University of Salford

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is considered a common chronic musculoskeletal disease affecting the medial compartment more than the lateral compartment and leading to disability and a reduction in activity level. Lateral wedge insoles (LWI) are a conserva... Read More about Effectiveness of single and combined treatments on biomechanical and clinical outcomes during walking in healthy individuals and individuals with knee osteoarthritis.

The effect of the Apos Therapy system on knee biomechanics in recreational athletes at risk of a non-contact anterior cruciate ligament injury
Thesis
El-Zein, I. The effect of the Apos Therapy system on knee biomechanics in recreational athletes at risk of a non-contact anterior cruciate ligament injury. (Thesis). University of Salford

An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is a catastrophicincident in sports, resulting in an extended period away from athletic participation and even potentially ending a playing career. The disparity between positive laboratory result... Read More about The effect of the Apos Therapy system on knee biomechanics in recreational athletes at risk of a non-contact anterior cruciate ligament injury.

“Should we exit before Brexit?” Hungarian workers’ experiences & future plans in post-referendum Britain
Thesis
Ayodele, I. (in press). “Should we exit before Brexit?” Hungarian workers’ experiences & future plans in post-referendum Britain. (Dissertation). University Of Salford

Growing concerns over the large influx of Central and Eastern European migrant workers to the UK since the enlargement of the EU in 2004 played a major role in the result of the EU Referendum in June 2016. Now, in the era of Brexit, when millions of... Read More about “Should we exit before Brexit?” Hungarian workers’ experiences & future plans in post-referendum Britain.

Structural characteristics and functional consequences of lateral ankle sprains
Thesis
Abdeen, R. (in press). Structural characteristics and functional consequences of lateral ankle sprains. (Thesis). University of Salford

Ankles injuries account for 8% of health care consultations and ankle sprains
constitute about 85% of all ankle injuries. Lateral ankle sprain is a type of injury that affects
both the general and the sporting population. Lateral ankle sprain has a... Read More about Structural characteristics and functional consequences of lateral ankle sprains.

The impact of a focused education session on the knowledge, attitude and intended behaviour regarding breastfeeding by Saudi women who are pregnant for the first time
Thesis
Alreshidi, N. (in press). The impact of a focused education session on the knowledge, attitude and intended behaviour regarding breastfeeding by Saudi women who are pregnant for the first time. (Thesis). University of Salford

Background
As one of the richest countries in the world, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has transitioned into a rapidly growing nation socio-economically during the last decade. This progress, however, has resulted in nutritional repercussions, specif... Read More about The impact of a focused education session on the knowledge, attitude and intended behaviour regarding breastfeeding by Saudi women who are pregnant for the first time.

Evaluation of the ‘Live Active’ exercise referral scheme
Thesis
Prior, F. (in press). Evaluation of the ‘Live Active’ exercise referral scheme. (Thesis). University of Salford

Exercise referral schemes (ERSs) are a common approach to physical activity (PA) promotion in the United Kingdom (UK). They aim to reduce levels of physical inactivity amongst adults with long-term health conditions or risk factors.There are over 600... Read More about Evaluation of the ‘Live Active’ exercise referral scheme.

The impact of a training intervention on emotional intelligence, leadership styles, self-efficacy and perception of sense of power in a university nursing faculty in Saudi Arabia
Thesis
Al Reshidi, M. (in press). The impact of a training intervention on emotional intelligence, leadership styles, self-efficacy and perception of sense of power in a university nursing faculty in Saudi Arabia. (Thesis). University of Salford

Rationale
The importance of emotional intelligence (EI) has been highlighted as an influential contributor to enhanced performance in a range of job-related areas, including leadership (Mills, 2009), self-efficacy (Gharetepehet al,2015) and sense o... Read More about The impact of a training intervention on emotional intelligence, leadership styles, self-efficacy and perception of sense of power in a university nursing faculty in Saudi Arabia.

Disability, social work and social exclusion : new strategies for achieving social inclusion of people with physical disabilities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Thesis
Yousef, R. (in press). Disability, social work and social exclusion : new strategies for achieving social inclusion of people with physical disabilities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. (Thesis). University of Salford

INTRODUCTION: Recent statistics estimate that 15.3% of the world population (978 million people) have moderate to severe disabilities, with this figure is set to rise dramatically in the near future.


OBJECTIVES: The primary objective of the s... Read More about Disability, social work and social exclusion : new strategies for achieving social inclusion of people with physical disabilities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Placing children in care at centre stage : exploring the experiences and perceptions of children in care about their pathways into offending behaviour
Thesis
Day, A. (in press). Placing children in care at centre stage : exploring the experiences and perceptions of children in care about their pathways into offending behaviour. (Thesis). University of Salford

The disproportionate representation of children in care in the youth justice system remains a significant challenge to academics and policy makers. Despite this, there is an absence of research and literature concerning the relationship between care... Read More about Placing children in care at centre stage : exploring the experiences and perceptions of children in care about their pathways into offending behaviour.

Does clinical supervision improve job satisfaction for qualified nurses in primary health care in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia?
Thesis
Almadani, S. (in press). Does clinical supervision improve job satisfaction for qualified nurses in primary health care in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia?. (Thesis). University of Salford

Background: Clinical supervision has been widely used as a tool to improve nurses’ job satisfaction and competence through shared experiences and reflection. This study, which examined job satisfaction before and after a clinical supervision interven... Read More about Does clinical supervision improve job satisfaction for qualified nurses in primary health care in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia?.

Measurement of healthcare quality : a mixed-methods comparative study of accredited and non-accredited hospitals in Saudi Arabia
Thesis
Alasmari, A. (in press). Measurement of healthcare quality : a mixed-methods comparative study of accredited and non-accredited hospitals in Saudi Arabia. (Thesis). University of Salford

Saudi Arabia was one of the first countries in the middle east to adopt an accreditation programme in its healthcare sector in forming the Central Board of Accreditation for Healthcare Institutions (CBAHI) in 2005. Even though accreditation has impli... Read More about Measurement of healthcare quality : a mixed-methods comparative study of accredited and non-accredited hospitals in Saudi Arabia.

The effect of socket design on the reliability of EMG signal transduction in trans-radial myoelectric prostheses
Thesis
Monk, A. (in press). The effect of socket design on the reliability of EMG signal transduction in trans-radial myoelectric prostheses. (Dissertation). University of Salford

Background: The majority of trans-radial myoelectric prosthesis users experience some level of difficulty and disruption in the control of their prosthesis everyday (1). Previous studies by Head (1) and Chadwell et al. (2) have suggested that the fit... Read More about The effect of socket design on the reliability of EMG signal transduction in trans-radial myoelectric prostheses.

Performing cycling : cultural dimensions of cycling practices
Thesis
Janvaria, J. (in press). Performing cycling : cultural dimensions of cycling practices. (Dissertation). University of Salford

As there are various strategies put in place to increase cycling, cycling within the ethnic minority is still predominantly low and the reason why has not been broadly studied. This research aims to understand more about why there is a lack of cyclin... Read More about Performing cycling : cultural dimensions of cycling practices.

The use and application of knowledge in practice : the lived experiences of social workers in adult services
Thesis
Hesketh, A. (in press). The use and application of knowledge in practice : the lived experiences of social workers in adult services. (Thesis). University of Salford

This purpose of this study is to explore the lived experiences of social workers in adult social services in the United Kingdom, as they use and apply knowledge in practice. This is situated within the wider debate as to what might comprise the knowl... Read More about The use and application of knowledge in practice : the lived experiences of social workers in adult services.

Effective collaborative working between nurses in a multicultural setting in Saudi Arabia : barriers and solutions
Thesis
Al-Turki, R. (in press). Effective collaborative working between nurses in a multicultural setting in Saudi Arabia : barriers and solutions. (Thesis). University of Salford

Research Aim
The chief aim of this Saudi-based study is to provide an in-depth understanding of how nurses and nurse managers perceive culture and effective and ineffective collaborative working in a highly multicultural healthcare setting.
Metho... Read More about Effective collaborative working between nurses in a multicultural setting in Saudi Arabia : barriers and solutions.