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Mobilities and social capital: understanding the importance of international networking to progression in research careers (2014)
Presentation / Conference
Ackers, H. (2014, August). Mobilities and social capital: understanding the importance of international networking to progression in research careers. Presented at RGS-IBG Annual International Conference: Geographies of co-production, Imperial College, London

This paper draws on research conducted as part of the POCARIM study of mobilities and career progression in the social sciences and humanities. The findings underline the importance of certain forms of mobilities associated with network-building to c... Read More about Mobilities and social capital: understanding the importance of international networking to progression in research careers.

Intersectoral mobility of researchers and the extent and nature of proximity (2014)
Presentation / Conference
Millard, D. (2014, August). Intersectoral mobility of researchers and the extent and nature of proximity. Presented at RGS-IBG Annual International Conference: Geographies of co-production, Imperial College, London

Mobility of researchers across disciplines, sectors and borders represents an important way of transferring knowledge that is dispersed between different actors, including different sectors and organisations in different countries. It is argued that... Read More about Intersectoral mobility of researchers and the extent and nature of proximity.

Transforming community services through the use of a multidimensional model of clinical leadership (2014)
Journal Article
Leigh, J., Wild, J., Hynes, C., Wells, S., Kurien, A., Rutherford, J., …Hartley, V. (2015). Transforming community services through the use of a multidimensional model of clinical leadership. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 24(5-6), 749-760. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.12668

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:
To evaluate the application of a Multidimensional Model of Clinical Leadership on the community healthcare leader and on transforming community services.
BACKGROUND:
Healthcare policy advocates clinical leadership as the vehic... Read More about Transforming community services through the use of a multidimensional model of clinical leadership.

The effect of knee orthoses on gait parameters in medial knee compartment osteoarthritis : a literature review (2014)
Journal Article
Maleki, M., Arazpour, M., Joghtaei, M., Hutchins, S., Aboutorabi, A., & Pouyan, A. (2016). The effect of knee orthoses on gait parameters in medial knee compartment osteoarthritis : a literature review. Prosthetics and Orthotics International, 40(2), 193-201. https://doi.org/10.1177/0309364614547411

Background: Knee osteoarthritis is a musculoskeletal condition which is most prevalent in the medial compartment. This injury causes considerable pain, disability, and negative changes in kinetic and kinematic parameters. The efficiency of unloader v... Read More about The effect of knee orthoses on gait parameters in medial knee compartment osteoarthritis : a literature review.

A comparison of kinematic algorithms to estimate gait events during overground running (2014)
Journal Article
Smith, L., Preece, S., Mason, D., & Bramah, C. (2015). A comparison of kinematic algorithms to estimate gait events during overground running. Gait & Posture, 41(1), 39-43. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2014.08.009

The gait cycle is frequently divided into two distinct phases, stance and swing, which can be accurately determined from ground reaction force data. In the absence of such data, kinematic algorithms can be used to estimate footstrike and toe-off. The... Read More about A comparison of kinematic algorithms to estimate gait events during overground running.

The use of an adjustable electrode housing unit to compare electrode alignment and contact variation with myoelectric prosthesis functionality: A pilot study (2014)
Journal Article
and contact variation with myoelectric prosthesis functionality: A pilot study. Prosthetics and Orthotics International, 40(1), 123-128. https://doi.org/10.1177/0309364614545417

Background: Usable myoelectric control relies on secure and intimate contact at all times between the electrode, the socket and the residual limb. At present, there is little post-fitting socket adjustment available to prosthetists with respect to el... Read More about The use of an adjustable electrode housing unit to compare electrode alignment and contact variation with myoelectric prosthesis functionality: A pilot study.

The Elizabeth Casson Memorial lecture 2014: Changing ways; changing times. (2014)
Journal Article
Hammond, A. (2014). The Elizabeth Casson Memorial lecture 2014: Changing ways; changing times. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 77(8), 392-399. https://doi.org/10.4276/030802214X14071472109806

This lecture reflects on:
how Rheumatology occupational therapy practice and research has developed in the last 30 years;
self-management in Rheumatology (a person’s ability to manage the symptoms, treatment, physical, and psychosocial consequence... Read More about The Elizabeth Casson Memorial lecture 2014: Changing ways; changing times..

Understanding the impact of visual arts interventions for people living with dementia : a realist review protocol (2014)
Journal Article
Windle, G., Gregory, S., Newman, A., Goulding, A., O'Brien, D., & Parkinson, C. (2014). Understanding the impact of visual arts interventions for people living with dementia : a realist review protocol. Systematic Reviews, 3, 91. https://doi.org/10.1186/2046-4053-3-91

Background
Arts-based activities are being increasingly suggested as a valuable activity for people living with dementia in terms of countering the negative aspects of their condition. The potential for such programmes to improve a broad range of ps... Read More about Understanding the impact of visual arts interventions for people living with dementia : a realist review protocol.

Race, gender and the activism of Black feminist theory : Working with Audre Lorde (2014)
Other
Nayak, S. (2014). Race, gender and the activism of Black feminist theory : Working with Audre Lorde. London and New york

Beginning from the premise that all ideologies and movements for radical social change including critical psychology needs to be questioned, dismantled, and new perspectives brought to the table in order to produce alternative solutions, this book ta... Read More about Race, gender and the activism of Black feminist theory : Working with Audre Lorde.

Lay discourse about hydrogen energy and the environment: Discussion by young people and adults following a first visit to a hydrogen research and demonstration centre (2014)
Journal Article
Bellaby, P., & Clark, A. (2014). Lay discourse about hydrogen energy and the environment: Discussion by young people and adults following a first visit to a hydrogen research and demonstration centre. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 39(7), 15125-15133. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2014.07.090

This paper explores the public's understanding of 'sustainable energy', focusing upon hydrogen, which for most is unfamiliar. We report reactions to a first tour of the recently established 'Hydrogen Research and Demonstration Centre' in the Valleys... Read More about Lay discourse about hydrogen energy and the environment: Discussion by young people and adults following a first visit to a hydrogen research and demonstration centre.

An investigation into plantar pressure measurement protocols for footwear research (2014)
Journal Article
Melvin, J., Preece, S., Nester, C., & Howard, D. (2014). An investigation into plantar pressure measurement protocols for footwear research. Gait & Posture, 40(4), 682-687. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2014.07.026

Many researchers investigate how footwear design affects plantar pressure (PP) and ask participants to walk in unfamiliar footwear as part of their studies. However, there are no clear guidelines for the required period of time or number of steps a... Read More about An investigation into plantar pressure measurement protocols for footwear research.

An evaluative survey to assess the effectiveness of using an interactive workbook to deliver bereavement education to undergraduate student midwives (2014)
Journal Article
Hollins Martin, C., Forrest, E., Wylie, L., & Martin, C. (2014). An evaluative survey to assess the effectiveness of using an interactive workbook to deliver bereavement education to undergraduate student midwives. Midwifery, 30(8), 942-948. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2013.05.004

Background: The NMSF (2009) reported that 74 Trusts (40%) in the UK lack expertise in delivering maternity based bereavement care. In response, 3 midwifery lecturers were issued with a small grant from NHS Scotland to devise and evaluate an interacti... Read More about An evaluative survey to assess the effectiveness of using an interactive workbook to deliver bereavement education to undergraduate student midwives.

Dependency denied : health inequalities in the neo-liberal era (2014)
Journal Article
Peacock, M., Bissell, P., & Owen, J. (2014). Dependency denied : health inequalities in the neo-liberal era. Social Science and Medicine, 118, 173-180. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2014.08.006

The ways in which inequality generates particular population health outcomes remains a major source of
dispute within social epidemiology and medical sociology. Wilkinson and Pickett's The Spirit Level (2009),
undoubtedly galvanised thinking across... Read More about Dependency denied : health inequalities in the neo-liberal era.

Comparison of effective dose and lifetime risk of cancer Incidence of CT attenuation correction acquisitions and radiopharmaceutical administration for myocardial perfusion imaging (2014)
Journal Article
Tootell, A., Szczepura, K., & Hogg, P. (2014). Comparison of effective dose and lifetime risk of cancer Incidence of CT attenuation correction acquisitions and radiopharmaceutical administration for myocardial perfusion imaging. British Journal of Radiology, 87(1041), 20140110. https://doi.org/10.1259/bjr.20140110

Objective: To measure the organ dose and calculate effective dose from CT attenuation correction (CTAC) acquisitions from four commonly used gamma camera single photon emission CT/CT systems.

Methods: CTAC dosimetry data was collected using therm... Read More about Comparison of effective dose and lifetime risk of cancer Incidence of CT attenuation correction acquisitions and radiopharmaceutical administration for myocardial perfusion imaging.

Communication and the support worker (2014)
Journal Article
Stonehouse, D. (2014). Communication and the support worker. British Journal of Healthcare Assistants, 8(8), 394-397. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjha.2014.8.8.394

This article examines the important role that good communication plays in enabling the support worker to deliver quality care.
Communication will be defined, as well as examining the different forms and components that make up communication. Potenti... Read More about Communication and the support worker.

Region-specific tendon properties and patellar tendinopathy : a wider understanding (2014)
Journal Article
Pearson, S., & Hussain, S. (2014). Region-specific tendon properties and patellar tendinopathy : a wider understanding. Sports Medicine, 44(8), 1101-1112. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-014-0201-y

Patellar tendinopathy is a common painful musculoskeletal disorder with a very high prevalence in the athletic population that can severely limit or even end an athletic career. To date, the underlying pathophysiology leading to the condition remains... Read More about Region-specific tendon properties and patellar tendinopathy : a wider understanding.

Communicating cycle training : Perceptions and experiences of adult cycle training (2014)
Report
Sherriff, G. (2014). Communicating cycle training : Perceptions and experiences of adult cycle training

This research aimed to better understand the communication strategies that can most effectively be used to engage with the diverse community of adults who cycle, or would cycle, and help convince them of the benefits of cycle training. The research w... Read More about Communicating cycle training : Perceptions and experiences of adult cycle training.