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The effect of trainee involvement on procedure and list times : a statistical analysis with discussion of current issues affecting orthopaedic training in UK (2009)
Journal Article
Wilson, T., Sahu, A., Johnson, D., & Turner, P. (2010). The effect of trainee involvement on procedure and list times : a statistical analysis with discussion of current issues affecting orthopaedic training in UK. Surgeon, 8(1), 15-19. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surge.2009.10.013

Introduction: training surgeons adds time to the duration of procedures and operation lists. This is not accounted for in the finance received to perform the operation by the hospital in the Payment by Results (PbR) system.1 Purpose of the study: to... Read More about The effect of trainee involvement on procedure and list times : a statistical analysis with discussion of current issues affecting orthopaedic training in UK.

Young people and pregnancy.(Editorial) (2009)
Journal Article
Wray, J. (2009). Young people and pregnancy.(Editorial). Practising Midwife, 12(11), 1-2

As amember of TPM’s editorial board I volunteer ‘Comments’ on topics that interest me. One such topic that arouses much debate in the UK, regardless of whether people work in maternity care or with young people, is that of youth and pregnancy. From m... Read More about Young people and pregnancy.(Editorial).

Inertial sensor-based knee flexion/extension angle estimation (2009)
Journal Article
Cooper, G., Sheret, I., McMillian, L., Siliverdis, K., Sha, N., Hodgins, D., …Howard, D. (2009). Inertial sensor-based knee flexion/extension angle estimation. Journal of Biomechanics, 42(16), 2678-2685. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2009.08.004

A new method for estimating knee joint flexion/extension angles from segment acceleration and angular velocity data is described. The approach uses a combination of Kalman filters and biomechanical constraints based on anatomical knowledge. In contra... Read More about Inertial sensor-based knee flexion/extension angle estimation.

Protecting the perineum: Have we been duped by HOOP? (2009)
Journal Article
Mccarthy, R. (2009). Protecting the perineum: Have we been duped by HOOP?. British Journal of Midwifery, 13(12), 779-781

The maintenance of an intact perineum following vaginal birth is a fundamental objective of the midwife. Traditional techniques adopted to protect the perineum were evaluated by McCandlish et al’s (1998) pivotal ‘HOOP’ study some ten years ago. The f... Read More about Protecting the perineum: Have we been duped by HOOP?.

Wireless technology in the evolution of patient monitoring on general hospital wards (2009)
Journal Article
Sahandi, R., Noroozi, S., Roushan, G., Heaslip, V., & Liu, Y. (2009). Wireless technology in the evolution of patient monitoring on general hospital wards. Journal of Medical Engineering and Technology, 34(1), 51-63. https://doi.org/10.3109/03091900903336902

The evolution of patient monitoring on general hospital wards is discussed. Patients on general wards are monitored according to the severity of their conditions, which can be subjective at best. A report by the Commission for Healthcare Audit and In... Read More about Wireless technology in the evolution of patient monitoring on general hospital wards.

A review of preventative interventions to reduce child health inequalities among disadvantaged groups: where is the evidence? (2009)
Presentation / Conference
Prosser, H., & Baker, D. (2009, November). A review of preventative interventions to reduce child health inequalities among disadvantaged groups: where is the evidence?. Presented at The American Public Health Association 137th Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, USA

Improving child health and reducing health inequalities is a global public health priority. It is paramount for low socioeconomic and minority ethnic groups where social disadvantage is strongly associated with adverse health outcomes throughout the... Read More about A review of preventative interventions to reduce child health inequalities among disadvantaged groups: where is the evidence?.

Human growth and development: An introduction for social workers (2009)
Book
Sudbery, J. (2009). Human growth and development: An introduction for social workers. London, New York: Routledge

'This is a much welcome book providing an engaging, informative and accessible introduction to human growth and development for social workers...(It) will undoubtedly be invaluable reading for social work students, a learning companion during social... Read More about Human growth and development: An introduction for social workers.

The public health challenge of obesity: is it the new smoking? (2009)
Journal Article
Burns, D., Costello, J., Haggart, M., Kerr, J., Longshaw, K., & Thornton, E. (2009). The public health challenge of obesity: is it the new smoking?. Journal of district nursing, 23(11), 4-9

This article considers the complexity of obesity and its health implications, highlighting its implications for community practitioners.

A study of the housing and related needs of the Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) and Migrant worker (A8 and A2) communities in North Yorkshire (2009)
Report
Steele, A., Scullion, L., & Morris, G. (2009). A study of the housing and related needs of the Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) and Migrant worker (A8 and A2) communities in North Yorkshire

This report documents the findings from a recent study of the housing and related needs of the Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) and Migrant Worker (A8 and A2) communities living in North Yorkshire. The research was commissioned by the North Yorkshi... Read More about A study of the housing and related needs of the Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) and Migrant worker (A8 and A2) communities in North Yorkshire.

The experience and consequences of people with mental health problems, the impact of stigma upon people with schizophrenia : a way forward (2009)
Journal Article
Harrison, J., & Gill, A. (2010). The experience and consequences of people with mental health problems, the impact of stigma upon people with schizophrenia : a way forward. Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, 17(3), 242-250. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2850.2009.01506.x

The aim of this literature review is to explore stigma as experienced by individuals with mental health problems, focusing primarily on schizophrenia. The concept of stigma has been examined. Service users' reports of their experiences of stigma have... Read More about The experience and consequences of people with mental health problems, the impact of stigma upon people with schizophrenia : a way forward.

In vivo estimation of the glenohumeral joint centre by functional methods : accuracy and repeatability assessment (2009)
Journal Article
Lempereur, M., Leboeuf, F., Brochard, S., Rousset, J., Burdin, V., & Rémy-Néris, O. (2010). In vivo estimation of the glenohumeral joint centre by functional methods : accuracy and repeatability assessment. Journal of Biomechanics, 43(2), 370-4. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2009.09.029

Several algorithms have been proposed for determining the centre of rotation of ball joints. These algorithms are used rather to locate the hip joint centre. Few studies have focused on the determination of the glenohumeral joint centre. However, no... Read More about In vivo estimation of the glenohumeral joint centre by functional methods : accuracy and repeatability assessment.

Venezuela (2009)
Book Chapter
Birkbeck, C., Morillo, S., & Crespo, F. (2009). Venezuela. In J. Junger-Tas, M. Killias, I. Marshall, D. Enzmann, M. Stekete, & B. Gruszczynska (Eds.), Juvenile Delinquency in Europe and Beyond. Results of the Second International Delinquency Self-Report Study (385-398). New York: Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-95982-5

Provides an overview of the administration and key findings of the Second International Self-Report Survey conducted in Venezuela in 2006. The sample comprised 2,395 secondary school students selected in the cities of Caracas and Mérida and in three... Read More about Venezuela.

Repertoires of distinction : exploring patterns of weekend polydrug use within local leisure scenes across the English night time economy (2009)
Journal Article
Measham, F., & Moore, K. (2009). Repertoires of distinction : exploring patterns of weekend polydrug use within local leisure scenes across the English night time economy. Criminology and Criminal Justice, 9(4), 437-464. https://doi.org/10.1177/1748895809343406

Presented here are the first findings of self report surveys of prevalence of illicit drug use by customers in the night time economy of a large English city. Five random sample surveys conducted with dance club customers and three similar surveys wi... Read More about Repertoires of distinction : exploring patterns of weekend polydrug use within local leisure scenes across the English night time economy.

Attachment style and alliance in patients with diabetes and healthcare professionals (2009)
Journal Article
Morris, L., Berry, K., Wearden, A., Jackson, N., Dornan, T., & Davies, R. (2009). Attachment style and alliance in patients with diabetes and healthcare professionals. Psychology, Health and Medicine, 14(5), 585-590. https://doi.org/10.1080/13548500903193838

Avoidant attachment has been found to impair attendance at appointments and treatment adherence of patients with diabetes, but the role of staff–patient relationships has not been explored. This study investigates whether attachment influences the qu... Read More about Attachment style and alliance in patients with diabetes and healthcare professionals.

Installation address (2009)
Presentation / Conference
Hall, M. (2009, October). Installation address. Presented at Vice-Chancellor's Installation Address, University of Salford

Racism and football (2009)
Other
Patel, T. (2009). Racism and football. [Interviewed for MUTV, Greater Manchester. Documentary by Phil Matthews.]. Manchester, England

The problem with conversion disorder (2009)
Presentation / Conference
Ratcliffe, S. (2009, October). The problem with conversion disorder. Presented at British Association of Neuroscience Nurses Annual Conference, Salford Royal Foundation NHS Trust