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Registered nurses perceptions of medication administration errors and their management in Saudi Arabian hospitals (2016)
Thesis
Alreshidi, T. Registered nurses perceptions of medication administration errors and their management in Saudi Arabian hospitals. (Thesis). University Of salford

Background
Medication error is a global issue that can cause serious harm and even death. Nurses who are responsible for administering medication at the patient interface have the potential to contribute to the problem by making medication administr... Read More about Registered nurses perceptions of medication administration errors and their management in Saudi Arabian hospitals.

The impacts of a health education programme on primary school teachers' knowledge and attitudes towards type 1 diabetes mellitus in children in Saudi Arabia (2016)
Thesis
Aljehany, B. The impacts of a health education programme on primary school teachers' knowledge and attitudes towards type 1 diabetes mellitus in children in Saudi Arabia. (Thesis). University of Salford

Introduction
The incidence of T1DM in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is particularly high at 36.99 per 100,000. The number of newly diagnosed cases in children (0-14 years) is estimated at 10,700 per year, constituting a major public health probl... Read More about The impacts of a health education programme on primary school teachers' knowledge and attitudes towards type 1 diabetes mellitus in children in Saudi Arabia.

The relationship between lower limb biomechanical variables during common screening tasks (2016)
Thesis
variables during common screening tasks. (Thesis). University of Salford

Abnormal lower-limb mechanics during functional activities have been reported as being associated with several knee injuries. Hence it is important to develop screening tests to identify healthy individuals who may be susceptible to knee injury and t... Read More about The relationship between lower limb biomechanical variables during common screening tasks.

Rearfoot biomechanics in Achilles tendon function (2015)
Thesis
Thuesen, A. (in press). Rearfoot biomechanics in Achilles tendon function. (Dissertation). University of Salford, Manchester, United Kingdom

Pain and disorders of the human Achilles tendon can impact on the quality of life of those involved in leisure activities as well as professional sports, and also activities of daily living. Clinically, Achilles problems are challenging as no ‘golden... Read More about Rearfoot biomechanics in Achilles tendon function.

Measuring physical activity in obese populations using accelerometry (2015)
Thesis
Gerrard-Longworth, S. (in press). Measuring physical activity in obese populations using accelerometry. (Thesis). University of Salford

The thesis is concerned with objectively measuring human physical activity through
accelerometry, and compares the effectiveness of algorithms between obese and non-obese
groups. The thesis comprises three studies:
Classification of Aerobic and... Read More about Measuring physical activity in obese populations using accelerometry.

The influence of media representations on mental health practitioners (2015)
Thesis
Murphy, N. (in press). The influence of media representations on mental health practitioners. (Thesis). Manchester Metropolitan University

The debates related to the representation of the mentally ill in the media have been wide ranging over the last 20 years. Emergent representations have often been stigmatizing, claiming that the mentally ill are violent and dangerous. This study used... Read More about The influence of media representations on mental health practitioners.

Process of estimating the material properties of human heel pad sub-layers using inverse finite element analysis and some model applications (2014)
Thesis
Ahanchian, N. Process of estimating the material properties of human heel pad sub-layers using inverse finite element analysis and some model applications. (Thesis). University of Salford

The human heel pad is subject to repetitive loading and plays an important role in absorbing
shocks which may cause injuries. The heel pad has a composite biological structure consisting
of the fat pad and the skin. The fat pad tissue is organised... Read More about Process of estimating the material properties of human heel pad sub-layers using inverse finite element analysis and some model applications.

The lived experiences of people with schizophrenia prescribed atypical antipsychotic medication (2013)
Thesis
Gill, A. The lived experiences of people with schizophrenia prescribed atypical antipsychotic medication. (Thesis). University of Leeds

This thesis looks at the lived experiences of people with schizophrenia who are prescribed the newer atypical as opposed to the older forms of typical antipsychotic medication.

The older (typical) neuroleptic forms of medication have been shown... Read More about The lived experiences of people with schizophrenia prescribed atypical antipsychotic medication.

Towards improved efficacy of exercise programmes in knee osteoarthritis (2012)
Thesis
AI-Khlaifat, L. Towards improved efficacy of exercise programmes in knee osteoarthritis. (Thesis). University of Salford

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a common musculoskeletal condition influenced by the
load on the knee (i.e. External Knee Adduction Moment (EKAM)). Clinical
guidelines recommend exercise and education with knee OA. Open kinetic chain
strengthening exe... Read More about Towards improved efficacy of exercise programmes in knee osteoarthritis.

The effects of body fat percentage on inter-vertebral spinal mobility control from hyperextension spinal orthoses (2012)
Thesis
Sa'ed Al Qaroot, B. The effects of body fat percentage on inter-vertebral spinal mobility control from hyperextension spinal orthoses. (Thesis). University of Salford

Hyperextension spinal orthoses are common modalities in treating vertebral
fractures. Their objective is to retain the spine in a hyperextended position to
offload the fractured vertebra(e) and allow healing. To date, accurate insight into
the eff... Read More about The effects of body fat percentage on inter-vertebral spinal mobility control from hyperextension spinal orthoses.

An ethnographic study of infection prevention and control practices in a mental health trust (2012)
Thesis
Hughes, J. An ethnographic study of infection prevention and control practices in a mental health trust. (Thesis). University of Salford

Health care associated infections are high on the National Health Service agenda
due to associated increased morbidity and mortality rates and subsequently
added pressure of reductionist performance targets. Failure to meet these results
in financ... Read More about An ethnographic study of infection prevention and control practices in a mental health trust.

What are the personal and health care experiences of women with MS? (2012)
Thesis
Dawson, L. What are the personal and health care experiences of women with MS?. (Thesis). University of Salford

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a neurological condition with current statistics highlighting
that, worldwide, women predominantly experience its impact at a rate of 4:1 (Jelinek,
2010). There are currently no medical cures for the illness and people ca... Read More about What are the personal and health care experiences of women with MS?.

The effects of using a lateral wedge insole on knee loading during ascending and descending stairs (2012)
Thesis
Alshawabka, A. The effects of using a lateral wedge insole on knee loading during ascending and descending stairs. (Dissertation). University of Salford

Introduction: Stair climbing demands, compared to walking on level ground, a greater
range of motion in the lower extremity accompanied by about six times more load on the
knee joint. Consequently, pain while stair climbing is the first complaint i... Read More about The effects of using a lateral wedge insole on knee loading during ascending and descending stairs.

Free swimming : impact on physical activity behaviour of a borough-wide population (2012)
Thesis
Allen, R. Free swimming : impact on physical activity behaviour of a borough-wide population. (Dissertation). University of Salford

Introduction:
Appropriate pricing strategies are believed to reduce economic barriers to physical activity
and enhance population-level participation.

Aim:
This thesis aimed to investigate the influence of a change in pricing strategy for swim... Read More about Free swimming : impact on physical activity behaviour of a borough-wide population.

Being believed and believing in : the impact of delegitimation on person centred care for people with chronic back pain (2012)
Thesis
Howarth, M. Being believed and believing in : the impact of delegitimation on person centred care for people with chronic back pain. (Thesis). University of Salford

Chronic back pain is an under researched area; the complexities of unseen pain in
particular, present challenges to the sociological assumptions made about the concept
of 'sickness'. The lack of Visible' signs and symptoms means that some people ar... Read More about Being believed and believing in : the impact of delegitimation on person centred care for people with chronic back pain.

Students academic expectations and experience during the first year of their undergraduate nursing programme (2012)
Thesis
Grant, J. (in press). Students academic expectations and experience during the first year of their undergraduate nursing programme. (Thesis). University of Salford

The thesis examines why first year nursing students leave their programme of study and the factors that influence whether they stay or leave. A descriptive, exploratory study design was undertaken using two survey instruments, the College Students Ex... Read More about Students academic expectations and experience during the first year of their undergraduate nursing programme.

The use of medical grade honey to reduce the incidence of surgical wound infection : a randomised controlled feasibility trial (2012)
Thesis
Robson, V. The use of medical grade honey to reduce the incidence of surgical wound infection : a randomised controlled feasibility trial. (Thesis). University of Salford

Background: Patients having free tissue transfer for oral and oropharyngeal squamous
cell carcinoma are susceptible to MRSA. There are many strategies to reduce wound
infection rates such as hand washing policies antibiotics but NICE guidelines sug... Read More about The use of medical grade honey to reduce the incidence of surgical wound infection : a randomised controlled feasibility trial.

The development of self-confidence in undergraduate nursing students in Ireland (2012)
Thesis
Chesser-Smyth, P. The development of self-confidence in undergraduate nursing students in Ireland. (Thesis). University of Salford

Aim The aim of this research study was to establish the effects of classroom learning and
clinical practice on the development of self-confidence amongst undergraduate nursing
students in Ireland.
Background
Self-confidence underpins nurses' comp... Read More about The development of self-confidence in undergraduate nursing students in Ireland.