Trial-trial temporal variability in upper limb functional task performance differentiates amputees from controls and decreases with practice
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Major, M., Stine, R., Heckathorne, C., Thies, S., Sobuh, M., Galpin, A., …Kenney, L. (2015, August). Trial-trial temporal variability in upper limb functional task performance differentiates amputees from controls and decreases with practice. Presented at 39th Annual Conference of the American Society of Biomechanics, Columbus, Ohio
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An investigation into the relationship between maximum Isometric strength and vertical jump performance (2015)
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Thomas, C., Jones, P., Rothwell, J., Chiang, C., & Comfort, P. (2015). An investigation into the relationship between maximum Isometric strength and vertical jump performance. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 29(8), 2176-2185. https://doi.org/10.1519/jsc.0000000000000866Abstract: Thomas, C, Jones, PA, Rothwell, J, Chiang, CY, and Comfort, P. An investigation into the relationship between maximum isometric strength and vertical jump performance. J Strength Cond Res 29(8): 2176–2185, 2015—Research has demonstrated a c... Read More about An investigation into the relationship between maximum Isometric strength and vertical jump performance.
Neuroscience safe staffing benchmark statements explained (2015)
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Braine, M., Cook, N., & Waterhouse, C. (2015). Neuroscience safe staffing benchmark statements explained. British Journal of Neuroscience Nursing, 11(4), 191-195. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjnn.2015.11.4.191Staffing levels have long been a subject of debate in nursing. They are connected to quality of care, team cohesion, turnover, skill mix and managing risk (Harrington et al, 2012a), all of which are fundamental to providing quality, person-centred ca... Read More about Neuroscience safe staffing benchmark statements explained.
An investigation into the relationship between maximum isometric strength and vertical jump performance (2015)
Journal Article
Thomas, C., Jones, P., Rothwell, J., Chiang, C., & Comfort, P. (2015). An investigation into the relationship between maximum isometric strength and vertical jump performance. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 29(8), 2176-2185. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000000866Research has demonstrated a clear relationship between dynamic strength and vertical jump (VJ) performance; however, the relationship of isometric strength and VJ performance has been studied less extensively. The aim of this study was to determine t... Read More about An investigation into the relationship between maximum isometric strength and vertical jump performance.
Toward a global eHealth observatory for nursing (2015)
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Bartz, C., Hardiker, N., & Coenen, A. (2015, August). Toward a global eHealth observatory for nursing. Poster presented at MEDINFO 2015, São Paulo, BrazilThis poster summarizes a review of existing health observatories and proposes a new entity for nursing. A nursing eHealth observatory would be an authoritative and respected source of eHealth information that would support nursing decision-making and... Read More about Toward a global eHealth observatory for nursing.
Preparing women for breast screening mammography : a feasibility study to determine the potential value of an on-line social network and information hub (2015)
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Robinson, L., Griffiths, M., Wray, J., Ure, C., Shires, G., Stein Hodgins, J., …Hilton, B. (2015). Preparing women for breast screening mammography : a feasibility study to determine the potential value of an on-line social network and information hub. Radiography, 21(4), 308-314. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2015.07.004This feasibility study explored the attitudes of women towards social media for support about breast screening mammography. It sought their ideas about what a dedicated breast screening hub or Digital Support Network (DSN) might comprise; how they wo... Read More about Preparing women for breast screening mammography : a feasibility study to determine the potential value of an on-line social network and information hub.
The geography of wage inequality in British cities (2015)
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Lee, N., Sissons, P., & Jones, K. (2016). The geography of wage inequality in British cities. Regional Studies, 50(10), 1714-1727. https://doi.org/10.1080/00343404.2015.1053859There is widespread concern about the scale and implications of urban inequality in Great Britain, but little evidence on which cities are the most unequal and why. This paper investigates patterns of wage inequality in 60 British cities. It has two... Read More about The geography of wage inequality in British cities.
The effect of aging on gait parameters in able-bodied older subjects: a literature review (2015)
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Aboutorabi, A., Arazpour, M., Bahramizadeh, M., Hutchins, S., & Fadayevatan, R. (2016). The effect of aging on gait parameters in able-bodied older subjects: a literature review. Aging clinical and experimental research, 28(3), 393-405. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40520-015-0420-6Background Gait disorders are common in the elderly populations, and their prevalence increases with age. Abnormal gait has been associated with greater risk for adverse outcomes in older adults, such as immobility and falls, which in turn lead to... Read More about The effect of aging on gait parameters in able-bodied older subjects: a literature review.
The influence of a powered knee-ankle-foot orthosis on walking in poliomyelitis subjects: A pilot study (2015)
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Arazpour, M., Moradi, A., Samadian, M., Bahramizadeh, M., Joghtaei, M., Ahmadi Bani, M., …Mardani, M. (2016). The influence of a powered knee-ankle-foot orthosis on walking in poliomyelitis subjects: A pilot study. Prosthetics and Orthotics International, 40(3), 377-383. https://doi.org/10.1177/0309364615592703Background: Traditionally, the anatomical knee joint is locked in extension when walking with a conventional knee-ankle-foot orthosis. A powered knee-ankle-foot orthosis was developed to provide restriction of knee flexion during stance phase and act... Read More about The influence of a powered knee-ankle-foot orthosis on walking in poliomyelitis subjects: A pilot study.
Multicenter retrospective investigation into migration of fenestrated aortic stent grafts (2015)
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England, A., Garcia-Finana, M., & McWilliams, R. (2015). Multicenter retrospective investigation into migration of fenestrated aortic stent grafts. Journal of Vascular Surgery, 62(4), 884-892. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvs.2015.04.420Objective: Fenestrated stent grafts are subject to the same hemodynamic forces that have resulted in migration of standard infrarenal stent grafts. Outcome data for fenestrated endovascular aneurysm repair consist of short-term and midterm efficacy... Read More about Multicenter retrospective investigation into migration of fenestrated aortic stent grafts.
Get families involved to protect children from domestic violence (2015)
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Parkinson, K., & Rogers, M. (2015). Get families involved to protect children from domestic violenceAn article advocating for family group conferences, where families develop their own child protection plans with the help of professionals, when social work becomes involved with families affected by domestic violence and abuse.
ChEVAS : combining suprarenal EVAS with chimney technique (2015)
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Torella, F., Chan, T., Shaikh, U., England, A., Fisher, R., & McWilliams, R. (2015). ChEVAS : combining suprarenal EVAS with chimney technique. CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology, 38(5), 1294-1298. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00270-015-1189-xEndovascular sealing with the Nellix(®) endoprosthesis (EVAS) is a new technique to treat infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysms. We describe the use of endovascular sealing in conjunction with chimney stents for the renal arteries (chEVAS) in two pat... Read More about ChEVAS : combining suprarenal EVAS with chimney technique.
Prospective cohort feasibility study of a transdiagnostic group intervention for common mental health problems : the Take Control Course (2015)
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Morris, L., Mansell, W., Emsley, R., Bates, R., Comiskey, J., Pistorius, E., & McEvoy, P. (2016). Prospective cohort feasibility study of a transdiagnostic group intervention for common mental health problems : the Take Control Course. Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice, 89(2), 163-180. https://doi.org/10.1111/papt.12070Objectives: While transdiagnostic psychological treatments appear to be promising, they require greater empirical support. Further, a number of available transdiagnostic treatments are targeted at clients with a specific category of disorder, such as... Read More about Prospective cohort feasibility study of a transdiagnostic group intervention for common mental health problems : the Take Control Course.
The physiological cost index of walking with a powered knee ankle foot orthosis in subjects with poliomyelitis : A pilot study (2015)
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Arazpour, M., Samadian, M., Hutchins, S., Bani, M., & Curran, S. (2015). The physiological cost index of walking with a powered knee ankle foot orthosis in subjects with poliomyelitis : A pilot study. Prosthetics and Orthotics International, 40(4), 454-459. https://doi.org/10.1177/0309364615592697Background: A powered knee ankle foot orthosis (KAFO) was developed to provide restriction of knee flexion during stance phase and active flexion and extension of the knee during swing phase of gait. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to dete... Read More about The physiological cost index of walking with a powered knee ankle foot orthosis in subjects with poliomyelitis : A pilot study.
Comparison of the efficacy of a neutral wrist splint and wrist splint with lumbrical unit for the treatment of patients with carpal tunnel syndrome (2015)
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Golriz, B., Bani Ismail, M., Arazpour, M., Curran, S., Madani, S., & Hutchins, S. (2016). Comparison of the efficacy of a neutral wrist splint and wrist splint with lumbrical unit for the treatment of patients with carpal tunnel syndrome. Prosthetics and Orthotics International, 40(5), 617-623. https://doi.org/10.1177/0309364615592695Purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare the effect of a neutral wrist splint or a wrist splint with an additional metacarpophalangeal (MCP) unit on pain, function, grip and pinch strength in patients with mild-to-moderate carpal tunnel synd... Read More about Comparison of the efficacy of a neutral wrist splint and wrist splint with lumbrical unit for the treatment of patients with carpal tunnel syndrome.
Comparison of gait between healthy participants and persons with spinal cord injury when using the advanced reciprocating gait orthosis (2015)
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Arazpour, M., Joghtaei, M., Bahramizadeh, M., Ahmadi Bani, M., Hutchins, S., Curran, S., …Mardani, M. (2016). Comparison of gait between healthy participants and persons with spinal cord injury when using the advanced reciprocating gait orthosis. Prosthetics and Orthotics International, 40(2), 287-293. https://doi.org/10.1177/0309364615592699Background: The advanced reciprocating gait orthosis (ARGO) has a rigid structure which provides restricted movement at the hip, knee, and ankle joints and incorporates a pelvic section with an extended section in the lumbar region. Healthy subjects,... Read More about Comparison of gait between healthy participants and persons with spinal cord injury when using the advanced reciprocating gait orthosis.
Re-igniting black feminist theory in social work education (2015)
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Hesk, G., & Shannon, M. (2015, July). Re-igniting black feminist theory in social work education. Presented at Social Work Education and Research Across Boundaries, The Open University, Milton KeynesSocial work programmes are intended to replicate the emancipation and liberation of marginalised groups in society. A crucial part of our role as educators, is to equip students with a range of tools in order to do their tasks well. Black Feminism ha... Read More about Re-igniting black feminist theory in social work education.
Effect of a new hand-forearm splint on grip strength, pain, and function in patients with tennis elbow (2015)
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Najafi, M., Arazpour, M., Aminian, G., Curran, S., Madani, S., & Hutchins, S. (2016). Effect of a new hand-forearm splint on grip strength, pain, and function in patients with tennis elbow. Prosthetics and Orthotics International, 40(3), 363-368. https://doi.org/10.1177/0309364615592694BACKGROUND: While the effectiveness of orthoses prescribed for tennis elbow has been reported in several studies, the effect of how they may limit movements which aggravate this condition has not yet been explored. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of th... Read More about Effect of a new hand-forearm splint on grip strength, pain, and function in patients with tennis elbow.
Breast composition : measurement and clinical use (2015)
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Ekpo, E., Hogg, P., Highnam, R., & McEntee, M. (2015). Breast composition : measurement and clinical use. Radiography, 21(4), 324-333. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2015.06.006Breast density is a measure of the extent of radiodense fibroglandular tissue in the breast. The risk of developing breast cancer and the risk of missing cancer at screening rise with higher breast density. In this paper, the historical background to... Read More about Breast composition : measurement and clinical use.
Relationships between lower body muscle structure and maximal power clean performance (2015)
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McMahon, J., Turner, A., & Comfort, P. (2015). Relationships between lower body muscle structure and maximal power clean performance. Journal of trainology, 4(2), 32-36. https://doi.org/10.17338/trainology.4.2_32Objectives: Correlational studies have linked distinct characteristics of lower body muscle structure (e.g. muscle thickness and pennation angle) to key variables attained during various tasks (e.g. squatting and jumping) which are beneficial to athl... Read More about Relationships between lower body muscle structure and maximal power clean performance.