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Initial validation of the arthroscopic skills acquisition tools (ASATs) : a low cost, online tool to develop and evaluate core skills for shoulder arthroscopy
Thesis
Gandhi, M. (2016). Initial validation of the arthroscopic skills acquisition tools (ASATs) : a low cost, online tool to develop and evaluate core skills for shoulder arthroscopy. (Dissertation). University of Salford

There are increasing time pressures on surgical training, including the European Working Time Directive. Developing arthroscopic surgical skills (keyhole surgery into a joint) has a longer learning curve than open surgery, driving the need to develo... Read More about Initial validation of the arthroscopic skills acquisition tools (ASATs) : a low cost, online tool to develop and evaluate core skills for shoulder arthroscopy.

Intergenerational experiences of young onset dementia : a qualitative longitudinal study
Thesis
Bellass, S. Intergenerational experiences of young onset dementia : a qualitative longitudinal study. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis presents sociological understandings of processes that occur in intergenerational relationships when one person develops young onset dementia i.e. dementia before the age of 65. While interest in the subjective experience of this conditi... Read More about Intergenerational experiences of young onset dementia : a qualitative longitudinal study.

An investigation into interface pressure (ip) risk of healthy volunteers on modern medical imaging and radiotherapy tables
Thesis
Angmorterh, S. An investigation into interface pressure (ip) risk of healthy volunteers on modern medical imaging and radiotherapy tables. (Thesis). University of Salford

Background and Rationale
Pressure ulcers (PUs) present significant threats to patients and cost billions of total healthcare expenditure. In radiography/radiotherapy, a potential for high interface pressure (IP) on radiography/radiotherapy tables ma... Read More about An investigation into interface pressure (ip) risk of healthy volunteers on modern medical imaging and radiotherapy tables.

An investigation into the relationships between strength, flexibility and anthropometric discrepancies, on lower limbs asymmetry in athletes
Thesis
Aldukhail, A. (2015). An investigation into the relationships between strength, flexibility and anthropometric discrepancies, on lower limbs asymmetry in athletes. (Thesis). University of Salford

Assessment of bilateral asymmetry (BA) in lower-limbs is crucial in the field of sport rehabilitation as it stands on the physical capabilities of athletes. Clinicians, in their daily practice, aim to objectively standardise their measurements when a... Read More about An investigation into the relationships between strength, flexibility and anthropometric discrepancies, on lower limbs asymmetry in athletes.

A study to explore the impact of working in a social enterprise on employee health and wellbeing in Greater Manchester
Thesis
Chandler, J. (2016). A study to explore the impact of working in a social enterprise on employee health and wellbeing in Greater Manchester. (Thesis). University of Salford

BACKGROUND: Adverse psychosocial work environments, i.e. a lack of ‘good’ work, are implicated in the aetiology of mental and physical health problems that represent a significant, and in some cases growing, public health burden and cost to the UK ec... Read More about A study to explore the impact of working in a social enterprise on employee health and wellbeing in Greater Manchester.

The experiences, perceptions and meaning of recovery for Swazi women living with Sifo Sengcondvo ‘Schizophrenia’
Thesis
meaning of recovery for Swazi women living with Sifo Sengcondvo ‘Schizophrenia’. (Thesis). University of Salford

Background: Recovery from severe mental illness, namely schizophrenia, is a contemporary issue. Globally, twenty-four million people live with schizophrenia, men and women being equally affected. Of those diagnosed with schizophrenia, 90% are said to... Read More about The experiences, perceptions and meaning of recovery for Swazi women living with Sifo Sengcondvo ‘Schizophrenia’.

Modelling and forecasting lung cancer incidence and mortality in Saudi Arabia
Thesis
Alzahrani, S. Modelling and forecasting lung cancer incidence and mortality in Saudi Arabia. (Thesis). University of Salford

The aim of this research is to forecast the rates of lung cancer incidence and mortality in
the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia using data on lung cancer diagnosis between 1994 and 2009.
Lung cancer data, including incidence and mortality, were obtained fr... Read More about Modelling and forecasting lung cancer incidence and mortality in Saudi Arabia.

An investigation into the variable biomechanical responses to antipronation foot orthoses
Thesis
Sweeney, D. An investigation into the variable biomechanical responses to antipronation foot orthoses. (Thesis). University of Salford

Antipronation foot orthosis are commonly used by health care professionals to treat a variety of lower limb conditions thought to be caused by excessive foot pronation. However, despite their widespread use, laboratory based research indicates that... Read More about An investigation into the variable biomechanical responses to antipronation foot orthoses.

A 12 month follow up of the re-education of arm and hand function following stroke (Reach) randomised controlled trial : a mixed methods study
Thesis
Luckie, H. A 12 month follow up of the re-education of arm and hand function following stroke (Reach) randomised controlled trial : a mixed methods study. (Dissertation). University Of Salford

Functional electrical stimulation (FES) has shown promise as a treatment for upper limb rehabilitation following stroke, although current devices are limited in functionality. To address this a new movement-triggered FES device was developed and tria... Read More about A 12 month follow up of the re-education of arm and hand function following stroke (Reach) randomised controlled trial : a mixed methods study.

Older patients’ satisfaction with home health care services in Al-Baha region, Saudi Arabia
Thesis
Algamdi, S. Older patients’ satisfaction with home health care services in Al-Baha region, Saudi Arabia. (Thesis). University of Salford

In this study, I have presented the background of the current health services supported by the Saudi government and how these services work. Older patients’ satisfaction and home health care are discussed, ageing population as well. Also, the theory... Read More about Older patients’ satisfaction with home health care services in Al-Baha region, Saudi Arabia.

An exploration of empowerment amongst final-year undergraduate nursing students while on clinical placement in Ireland using Social Domain Theory
Thesis
Social Domain Theory. (Thesis). University of Salford

This is an exploratory study of the factors that enhance or inhibit empowerment development during the clinical placement of final-year undergraduate nursing students in Ireland. Empowerment is a topical concept used not only in health care but also... Read More about An exploration of empowerment amongst final-year undergraduate nursing students while on clinical placement in Ireland using Social Domain Theory.

Development and application of a protocol for fine-wire and surface EMG Data collection as part of clinical gait assessment
Thesis
Onmanee, P. Development and application of a protocol for fine-wire and surface EMG Data collection as part of clinical gait assessment. (Thesis). University of salford

Background: Electromyography (EMG) is a measure of neural activation to muscles and as such can give a window into neuromuscular dysfunction in patients. Although it was the primary focus of early clinical gait analysis (CGA), it has become progressi... Read More about Development and application of a protocol for fine-wire and surface EMG Data collection as part of clinical gait assessment.

AP pelvis x-ray imaging on a trolley: the impact of trolley design, mattress design and radiographer practices on image quality and radiation dose
Thesis
Tugwell, J. AP pelvis x-ray imaging on a trolley: the impact of trolley design, mattress design and radiographer practices on image quality and radiation dose. (Dissertation). BCUHB

Background: Major physical and technical differences exist between imaging a patient on an x-ray tabletop and imaging a patient on a trolley. The aim of this thesis was to evaluate the impact of trolley design, mattress design and radiographer practi... Read More about AP pelvis x-ray imaging on a trolley: the impact of trolley design, mattress design and radiographer practices on image quality and radiation dose.

Identifying health education competencies for primary health care nurses in Saudi Arabia : a Delphi Consensus Study
Thesis
Alsaleh, N. Identifying health education competencies for primary health care nurses in Saudi Arabia : a Delphi Consensus Study. (Thesis). University of Salford

Research Aim
The primary aim of this Saudi-based study is to identify health-education competencies (knowledge, skills & attitudes) for Primary Health Care (PHC) nurses. Although the Saudi Ministry of Health (MOH) has highlighted the importance of h... Read More about Identifying health education competencies for primary health care nurses in Saudi Arabia : a Delphi Consensus Study.

An ethnographic study to understand the patient and nurse experience of rounding
Thesis
Langley, S. An ethnographic study to understand the patient and nurse experience of rounding. (Thesis). University of Salford

Background
Nurse rounding has been widely practiced in the UK since 2012, transferred from the US as a nursing intervention which positively impacts on patient outcomes. Current evidence highlighted a dominance of quantitative studies tentatively li... Read More about An ethnographic study to understand the patient and nurse experience of rounding.

Challenging occupational norms : an ethnographic study of female prison officers in a women's prison
Thesis
Wood, A. (2016). Challenging occupational norms : an ethnographic study of female prison officers in a women's prison. (Thesis). The University of Salford

Female prison officers have an important role to play in the lives of the imprisoned women they are charged with ‘looking after’. This thesis draws upon 64 days of research, over 35 weeks, over a 12-month period to produce a unique ethnographic study... Read More about Challenging occupational norms : an ethnographic study of female prison officers in a women's prison.

Exploring engagement : a grounded theory study of young people’s interactions with healthcare professionals
Thesis
Vickers, J. Exploring engagement : a grounded theory study of young people’s interactions with healthcare professionals. (Thesis). University of Salford

Background
There is growing recognition in health policies and professional guidance that youth-friendly services must include the values and views of young people in their healthcare. The term “engagement” has become increasingly used in literature... Read More about Exploring engagement : a grounded theory study of young people’s interactions with healthcare professionals.

Student nurses’ preparation and negotiation of transition to the Registered Nurse role. Are there any factors that influence or inhibit this successful negotiation and transition?A systematic review
Thesis
Croughan, C. (in press). Student nurses’ preparation and negotiation of transition to the Registered Nurse role. Are there any factors that influence or inhibit this successful negotiation and transition?A systematic review. (Dissertation). University of Salford

The aim of this systematic review is to review and determine the student nurse preparation and negotiation of their readiness to qualify as a registered nurse on the Nursing and Midwifery Council register. There is consideration given with aspects an... Read More about Student nurses’ preparation and negotiation of transition to the Registered Nurse role. Are there any factors that influence or inhibit this successful negotiation and transition?A systematic review.