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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.

An account of silence in diagnostic radiography : a cultural quilt
Thesis
O'Regan, T. (in press). An account of silence in diagnostic radiography : a cultural quilt. (Thesis). University of Salford

Scholarly studies have resulted in literature that lists numerous different types, functions and motives for silence. The intention of this study was to produce an account of the silences that present in general and accident and emergency radiography... Read More about An account of silence in diagnostic radiography : a cultural quilt.

Voices from the global south : exploring the lived experiences of Ugandan health workers hosting British volunteers
Thesis
Osman, H. (in press). Voices from the global south : exploring the lived experiences of Ugandan health workers hosting British volunteers. (Thesis). University of Salford

Over the last few decades, volunteering in the global South by medical professionals from the global North has become a widespread phenomenon. Evidence suggests that this activity has been studied almost exclusively from volunteer or sending country... Read More about Voices from the global south : exploring the lived experiences of Ugandan health workers hosting British volunteers.

An investigation of self-care practice and social support of patients with type 2 diabetes in Saudi Arabia
Thesis
Alsomali, S. (in press). An investigation of self-care practice and social support of patients with type 2 diabetes in Saudi Arabia. (Thesis). University of Salford

Background: The prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is increasing globally, and the number of people with T2DM has increased particularly dramatically in Saudi Arabia in recent years. The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) has indicate... Read More about An investigation of self-care practice and social support of patients with type 2 diabetes in Saudi Arabia.

Defining and measuring the personal and professional development for healthcare professionals on international placements in low and middle income countries
Thesis
Tyler, N. (in press). Defining and measuring the personal and professional development for healthcare professionals on international placements in low and middle income countries. (Thesis). University of Salford

It is frequently reported that British health professionals learn and develop considerably as a result of undertaking international placements in low and middle-income countries. However, there has been little attempt to empirically identify, analyse... Read More about Defining and measuring the personal and professional development for healthcare professionals on international placements in low and middle income countries.

No money, no treatment, no life : the lived experiences of haemodialysis patients in Nigeria
Thesis
Ekuma, C. (in press). No money, no treatment, no life : the lived experiences of haemodialysis patients in Nigeria. (Thesis). University of Salford

Background: Chronic kidney disease is one of the major health challenges across the world, and a silent killer of Nigerian people because they can’t pay for life saving treatment which has been available for over 30 years. People pay for their own ha... Read More about No money, no treatment, no life : the lived experiences of haemodialysis patients in Nigeria.

Measuring prefrontal cortex response to virtual reality exposure therapy in freely moving participants
Thesis
Landowska, A. (in press). Measuring prefrontal cortex response to virtual reality exposure therapy in freely moving participants. (Thesis). University of Salford

Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy has demonstrated efficacy in the treatment of phobias; yet little is known about its underlying neural mechanisms. Neuroimaging studies have demonstrated that both traditional exposure therapy and virtual reality expo... Read More about Measuring prefrontal cortex response to virtual reality exposure therapy in freely moving participants.

A qualitative study examining parental experiences and aspirations regarding participation in decision-making in two neonatal intensive care units
Thesis
Fairhurst, N. (in press). A qualitative study examining parental experiences and aspirations regarding participation in decision-making in two neonatal intensive care units. (Thesis). University of Salford

Background: Parents of babies hospitalised in neonatal intensive care units in the United Kingdom are faced with multiple decisions regarding their baby’s care throughout their neonatal journey. There are disparities in care across the 23 neonatal ne... Read More about A qualitative study examining parental experiences and aspirations regarding participation in decision-making in two neonatal intensive care units.

Living with and beyond breast cancer : exploring women’s use of social media to support psychosocial health
Thesis
Ure, C. (in press). Living with and beyond breast cancer : exploring women’s use of social media to support psychosocial health. (Thesis). University of Salford

Background: Despite the extensive use of social media, its role in supporting women living with and beyond breast cancer (LwBBC), across the survivorship trajectory, remains underexplored. Existing research has tended to focus on single or dual platf... Read More about Living with and beyond breast cancer : exploring women’s use of social media to support psychosocial health.

Towards an understanding of the barriers which prevent the routine engagement with urban green space
Thesis
Cryer, S. (in press). Towards an understanding of the barriers which prevent the routine engagement with urban green space. (Dissertation). University of Salford

The social, environmental, and economic benefits and services derived from urban green spaces have been extensively researched and are universally recognised (Forest Research, 2010; Lee & Maheswaran, 2010; Mitchell, 2013). Indeed, an affirmative... Read More about Towards an understanding of the barriers which prevent the routine engagement with urban green space.

Understanding the biomechanical risk factors of patellofemoral pain (PFP) in military individuals
Thesis
patellofemoral pain (PFP) in military individuals. (Thesis). University of Salford

Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is one of the major sources of chronic knee pain in young athletes,
affecting one in four individuals. To progress further in this field, prospective studies are
therefore needed in order to gain a better understanding of... Read More about Understanding the biomechanical risk factors of patellofemoral pain (PFP) in military individuals.

A grounded theory study exploring healthcare professionals' experiences of decision making when managing the care of patients diagnosed with end stage heart failure
Thesis
Higginbotham, K. (in press). A grounded theory study exploring healthcare professionals' experiences of decision making when managing the care of patients diagnosed with end stage heart failure. (Thesis). University of Salford

Background
End of life care has been a topic which has been debated, discussed and strategized over the last ten years as part of the government initiative to improve care for those patients with long term conditions requiring palliative and end of... Read More about A grounded theory study exploring healthcare professionals' experiences of decision making when managing the care of patients diagnosed with end stage heart failure.

Radiation dose assessment : measurement, estimation and interpretation
Thesis
Tootell, A. (in press). Radiation dose assessment : measurement, estimation and interpretation. (Thesis). University of Salford

New technologies or methods of image acquisition are driven by the need for increased anatomical information to improve diagnostic accuracy or surgical planning. These new technologies are often accompanied with additional radiation dose yet this can... Read More about Radiation dose assessment : measurement, estimation and interpretation.

A revised cost-benefit analysis tool capable of analysing the effects of vocational rehabilitation
Thesis
Brown, T. (in press). A revised cost-benefit analysis tool capable of analysing the effects of vocational rehabilitation. (Thesis). University of Salford

Sickness absence and presenteeism are estimated to cost the UK economy £100 billion a year. Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) has been advocated within the UK, and internationally, as an effective means to address ill-health within the workplace; howeve... Read More about A revised cost-benefit analysis tool capable of analysing the effects of vocational rehabilitation.

A grounded theory study exploring critical care staff experiences of approaching relatives for organ donation
Thesis
Bleakley, G. (in press). A grounded theory study exploring critical care staff experiences of approaching relatives for organ donation. (Thesis). University of Salford

Aim of study: This grounded theory study explores critical care staff experiences of approaching relatives for organ donation following the death of a patient.
Background: The research was influenced by a startling statistic that reported an aver... Read More about A grounded theory study exploring critical care staff experiences of approaching relatives for organ donation.

Biomechanical characteristics of multidirectional single-leg landing
Thesis
Al Ahmari, A. (in press). Biomechanical characteristics of multidirectional single-leg landing. (Thesis). University of Salford

Single-leg landing (SLL) is a functional task that has been linked to injury. It is the test most used in both research and clinical practice to evaluate the dynamic stability of the lower extremities, particularly the knee joint. It is also an impor... Read More about Biomechanical characteristics of multidirectional single-leg landing.