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Whatever happened to information systems ethics? Caught between the devil and the deep blue sea (2004)
Book Chapter
Adam, A. (2004). Whatever happened to information systems ethics? Caught between the devil and the deep blue sea. In B. Kaplan, D. Truex, D. Wastell, T. Wood-Harper, & J. DeGross (Eds.), Information systems research : relevant theory and informed practice (159-174). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/b115738

This paper explores the development of information systems and computer ethics along separate trajectories over the 20 years since the first Manchester Conference, and ponders how things might have been and could be different. Along each trajectory,... Read More about Whatever happened to information systems ethics? Caught between the devil and the deep blue sea.

A decade of neglect : reflecting on gender and IS (2004)
Journal Article
Adam, A., Howcroft, D., & Richardson, H. (2004). A decade of neglect : reflecting on gender and IS. New Technology, Work and Employment, 19(3), 222-240. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-005X.2004.00139.x

This paper presents the case that research on gender and information systems (IS), from both quantitative and qualitative traditions, is problematic as the concept of gender continues to remain under-theorised. This will be elaborated upon with a cri... Read More about A decade of neglect : reflecting on gender and IS.

Underpinning knowledge for child care practice: reconsidering child development theory (2004)
Journal Article
Taylor, C. (2004). Underpinning knowledge for child care practice: reconsidering child development theory. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2206.2004.00330.x

Child development theory has come to be regarded as essential underpinning knowledge for social work practice, a view reinforced by the current research-minded agenda. Practitioners are enjoined to acquire a more in-depth knowledge of child developme... Read More about Underpinning knowledge for child care practice: reconsidering child development theory.

The myth of the puck bunny: female fans and men's ice hockey (2004)
Journal Article
Crawford, G., & Gosling, V. (2004). The myth of the puck bunny: female fans and men's ice hockey. Sociology, 38(3), 477-493. https://doi.org/10.1177/0038038504043214

This article presents a consideration of the female followers of men’s ice hockey in the UK, questions why this sport has been so popular in attracting a high proportion of female supporters and considers their place and location within this supporte... Read More about The myth of the puck bunny: female fans and men's ice hockey.

A declarative model of clinical information systems integration in intensive care (2004)
Thesis
Munir, S. A declarative model of clinical information systems integration in intensive care. (Thesis). University of Salford, UK

The findings of this multi-site study emphasise the importance of Organisational Culture for integrating clinical information systems into intensive care units. A novel model, the Iterative Systems Integration Model, has two principle components, t... Read More about A declarative model of clinical information systems integration in intensive care.

The relationship between child death and child maltreatment: A research study on the attribution of cause of death in hospital settings (2004)
Report
May-Chahal, C., Hicks, S., & Tomlinson, J. (2004). The relationship between child death and child maltreatment: A research study on the attribution of cause of death in hospital settings

This publication reports on a national study into the relevance of child maltreatment concerns when child deaths are dealt with in hospital (multi-disciplinary) settings. The research used ethnographic methods (non-participant observation, interviews... Read More about The relationship between child death and child maltreatment: A research study on the attribution of cause of death in hospital settings.

The culture of governance in South African public higher education (2004)
Journal Article
Hall, M., Symes, A., & Luescher, T. (2004). The culture of governance in South African public higher education. Journal of Higher Education Policy and Management, 26(1), 91-107. https://doi.org/10.1080/1360080042000182555

The South African public higher education system is at a point of transition as the mould of segregation is broken through a process of mergers and incorporations. This paper reports a study of governance at this transitional stage. Using case studie... Read More about The culture of governance in South African public higher education.

Evaluating the use of synchronous communication in two blended courses (2004)
Journal Article
Cox, G., Carr, T., & Hall, M. (2004). Evaluating the use of synchronous communication in two blended courses. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 20(3), 183-193

Residential universities are increasingly integrating online interaction within courses in the form of synchronous online chats, asynchronous online discussions and access to interactive resources. This article evaluates the educational effectivenes... Read More about Evaluating the use of synchronous communication in two blended courses.

Valuing attachment: a research-based evaluation of services provided by Keys Childcare Limited (2004)
Report
Huntington, A., Shardlow, S., & Sudbery, J. (2004). Valuing attachment: a research-based evaluation of services provided by Keys Childcare Limited

Final report of this project whose aims were to describe and evaluate experiences and perceptions of social and psychotherapeutic provision (including outcomes) offered by Keys Attachment Centre. Keys Attachment Centre provides therapy for people dia... Read More about Valuing attachment: a research-based evaluation of services provided by Keys Childcare Limited.

The effects of position on oxygen saturation in acute stroke: a systematic review (2004)
Journal Article
Tyson, S., & Nightingale, P. (2004). The effects of position on oxygen saturation in acute stroke: a systematic review. Clinical Rehabilitation, 18, 863-871. https://doi.org/10.1191/0269215504cr840oa

Objective: To investigate the effect of body position on oxygen saturation in the acute stages post stroke. Design: Systematic review. Methods: Databases: PREMEDLINE and MEDLINE, Psychinfo, EMBASE, CINAHL, PEDro, all EBM Reviews and Scottish Interc... Read More about The effects of position on oxygen saturation in acute stroke: a systematic review.

Reliability and validity of functional balance tests post stroke (2004)
Journal Article
post stroke. Clinical Rehabilitation, 18, 916-923. https://doi.org/10.1191/0269215504cr821oa

Objective: To contribute to the reliability and validity of a series of functional balance tests for use post stroke. Design: Within-session, test/restest and intertester reliability was tested using the kappa coefficient and intraclass correlatio... Read More about Reliability and validity of functional balance tests post stroke.

The development of the stroke physiotherapy intervention recording tool (SPIRIT) (2004)
Journal Article
intervention recording tool (SPIRIT). Disability and Rehabilitation, 26(20), 1184-1188. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638280410001714781

Purpose: To develop a recording system that describes physiotherapy interventions for the rehabilitation of postural control post-stroke. Methods: Design: A draft recording tool was developed using the method described by Edwards et al,12 involvi... Read More about The development of the stroke physiotherapy intervention recording tool (SPIRIT).