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Counselling in primary care : a systematic review of the evidence (2008)
Report
Hill, A., Brettle, A., Jenkins, P., & Hulme, C. (2008). Counselling in primary care : a systematic review of the evidence

Primary objective: To undertake a systematic review which aimed to locate, appraise and synthesise evidence to obtain a reliable overview of the clinical effectiveness, cost-effectiveness and user perspectives regarding counselling in primary care.... Read More about Counselling in primary care : a systematic review of the evidence.

Older people, regeneration and health and well-being. Case study of Salford Partnership Board for Older People (2008)
Report
People

This study sat within a national project aimed at demonstrating that expert knowledge housed within universities can make a positive impact in urban communities around four themes: Community Cohesion, Crime, Enterprise and Health & Wellbeing. It invo... Read More about Older people, regeneration and health and well-being. Case study of Salford Partnership Board for Older People.

Applying complex training principles to boxing: A practical approach (2008)
Journal Article
Matthews, M., & Comfort, P. (2008). Applying complex training principles to boxing: A practical approach. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 30(5), 12-15. https://doi.org/10.1519/SSC.0b013e318187d31b

This article discusses the application of complex training principles in the development of speed and power in boxing. In it, we illustrate how the addition of external resistance, applied in biomechanically similar ways to traditional boxing skills... Read More about Applying complex training principles to boxing: A practical approach.

The Unity Programme : The Muslim communities in Newcastle : Final report (2008)
Report
Pasha Associates, & Salford Housing & Urban Studies Unit. (2008). The Unity Programme : The Muslim communities in Newcastle : Final report

In February 2007 Communities and Local Government (CLG) began a programme which aimed to support initiatives around community engagement and social cohesion, which specifically appeared to deal with the development of violent extremism. In late 2007... Read More about The Unity Programme : The Muslim communities in Newcastle : Final report.

Chronic kidney disease : patient information needs, preferences and priorities (2008)
Thesis
Ormandy, P. Chronic kidney disease : patient information needs, preferences and priorities. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis seeks to explore, identify and describe the information needs and the preferences and priorities for information of chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. The premise of the research being that CKD patients will have preferred key inform... Read More about Chronic kidney disease : patient information needs, preferences and priorities.

The report of the evaluation of fitness for practice pre-registration nursing and midwifery curricula project: Final report, September 2008 (2008)
Report
Lauder, W., Roxburgh, M., Holland, K., Johnson, M., Watson, R., Porter, M., …Behr, A. (2008). The report of the evaluation of fitness for practice pre-registration nursing and midwifery curricula project: Final report, September 2008

The debate about the competence of newly qualified nurses and midwives has a long and contentious history. Much of this debate has not been informed by a strong evidence-base, but has often relied on anecdote, personal experience and deeply held opin... Read More about The report of the evaluation of fitness for practice pre-registration nursing and midwifery curricula project: Final report, September 2008.

Sensing without seeing in comparative visual search (2008)
Journal Article
Galpin, A., Underwood, G., & Chapman, P. (2008). Sensing without seeing in comparative visual search. Consciousness and Cognition, 17(3), 658-673. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.concog.2007.10.004

Rensink [Rensink, R. A. (2004). Visual sensing without seeing. Psychological Science, 15(1), 27–32] has presented evidence suggesting visual changes may be sensed without an accompanying visual experience. Here, we report two experiments in which we... Read More about Sensing without seeing in comparative visual search.

Scanning behaviour of road images is influenced by a preceding unrelated visual search task (2008)
Presentation / Conference
Thompson, C., & Crundall, D. (2008, August). Scanning behaviour of road images is influenced by a preceding unrelated visual search task. Presented at 4th International Conference on Traffic and Transport Psychology, Washington DC, USA

Research suggests that the allocation of attention whilst driving is influenced by the top-down attentional set of the driver, such that potential hazards may only capture attention if they match the attentional control settings. The current study ai... Read More about Scanning behaviour of road images is influenced by a preceding unrelated visual search task.

Social inclusion and valued roles : a supportive framework (2008)
Journal Article
Davys, D., & Tickle, E. (2008). Social inclusion and valued roles : a supportive framework. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 15(8), 358-363. https://doi.org/10.12968/ijtr.2008.15.8.30820

The aim of this paper is to examine the concepts of social exclusion, social inclusion and their relevance to health, well-being and valued social roles. The article presents a framework, based on Social Role Valorization (SRV), which was developed i... Read More about Social inclusion and valued roles : a supportive framework.

What is the normal response to structural differentiation within the slump and straight leg raise tests? (2008)
Journal Article
Herrington, L., Bendix, K., Cornwell, C., Fielden, N., & Hankey, K. (2008). What is the normal response to structural differentiation within the slump and straight leg raise tests?. Manual Therapy, 13(4), 289-294. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.math.2007.01.013

The purpose of the study was to assess the effect of structural differentiation or sensitising manoeuvres on responses of normal subjects to standard neurodynamic tests of straight leg raise (SLR) and slump test. Eighty-eight (39 males and 49 females... Read More about What is the normal response to structural differentiation within the slump and straight leg raise tests?.

Preparedness for clinical practice – perceptions of graduates and their work supervisors (2008)
Journal Article
Mackay, S., Anderson, A., & Hogg, P. (2008). Preparedness for clinical practice – perceptions of graduates and their work supervisors. Radiography, 14(3), 226-232. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2007.05.001

Purpose: The standards of performance of healthcare professionals are now well defined and used to determine health professional curricula. Empirical research evidence exists in medicine and nursing which explores how well these curricula prepare the... Read More about Preparedness for clinical practice – perceptions of graduates and their work supervisors.

A content analysis of prescription drug information in the UK print news media (2008)
Journal Article
Prosser, H., & Clayson, K. (2008). A content analysis of prescription drug information in the UK print news media. International Journal of Pharmacy Practice, 16(4), 223-230. https://doi.org/10.1211/ijpp.16.4.0004

Objective: to determine the frequency and nature of news stories of prescription drugs in a range of widely distributed UK newspapers, and to examine what information is presented. Setting UK newsprint media. Method Content analysis. Key findings:... Read More about A content analysis of prescription drug information in the UK print news media.

Obedience and conformity in clinical practice (2008)
Journal Article
Hollins Martin, C., & Bull, P. (2008). Obedience and conformity in clinical practice. British Journal of Midwifery, 16(8), 504-509

This study analyzes the psychological processes involved when a midwife accepts directions from a senior person. A representative sample of 20 midwives were recruited from 7 maternity units in North Yorkshire. An inductive thematic analysis was u... Read More about Obedience and conformity in clinical practice.

Migrant workers in Rochdale and Oldham : Executive summary (2008)
Report
Scullion, L., Steele, A., & Condie, J. (2008). Migrant workers in Rochdale and Oldham : Executive summary

This report provides an executive summary of a research project on the needs and experiences of Central and Eastern European migrants living and working in Rochdale and Oldham. It was commissioned by Oldham Housing Investment Partnership, Oldham Metr... Read More about Migrant workers in Rochdale and Oldham : Executive summary.

Investigating effects of mechanical properties of trans-tibial prostheses on user performance (2008)
Journal Article
Major, M., Twiste, M., Kenney, L., & Howard, D. (2008). Investigating effects of mechanical properties of trans-tibial prostheses on user performance. Journal of Biomechanics, 41(S1), 416-416. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0021-9290%2808%2970415-9

As the design of trans-tibial prostheses has continued to advance, this has led to a wide range of alternative commercially available modular components, which when assembled comprise the trans-tibial prosthesis.