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Simultaneous temporal trends in dementia incidence and prevalence, 2005–2013 : a population-based retrospective cohort study in Saskatchewan, Canada (2016)
Journal Article
Kosteniuk, J., Morgan, D., O'Connell, M., Kirk, A., Crossley, M., Teare, G., …Quail, J. (2016). Simultaneous temporal trends in dementia incidence and prevalence, 2005–2013 : a population-based retrospective cohort study in Saskatchewan, Canada. International Psychogeriatrics, 28(10), 1643-1658. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1041610216000818

Original studies published over the last decade regarding time trends in dementia report mixed results. The aims of the present study were to use linked administrative health data for the province of Saskatchewan for the period 2005/2006 to 2012/2013... Read More about Simultaneous temporal trends in dementia incidence and prevalence, 2005–2013 : a population-based retrospective cohort study in Saskatchewan, Canada.

Ethnic minorities and victimisation (2016)
Book Chapter
Patel, T. (2016). Ethnic minorities and victimisation. In K. Corteen, S. Morley, P. Taylor, & J. Turner (Eds.), A Companion to Crime, Harm and Victimisation (73-75). Bristol: Policy Press

Effective dose and effective risk from post-SPECT imaging of the lumbar spine (2016)
Journal Article
Tootell, A., McEntee, M., Szczepura, K., & Hogg, P. (2016). Effective dose and effective risk from post-SPECT imaging of the lumbar spine. Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, 47(3), 267-275. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmir.2016.04.012

Purpose
Planar bone scans play an important role in the staging and monitoring of malignancy and metastases. Metastases in the lumbar spine are associated with significant morbidity, therefore accurate diagnosis is essential. Supplementary imaging... Read More about Effective dose and effective risk from post-SPECT imaging of the lumbar spine.

Men as caregivers : implications for occupational therapy (2016)
Presentation / Conference
Davys, D., & Collins, T. (2016, June). Men as caregivers : implications for occupational therapy. Poster presented at College of Occupational Therapists 40th Annual Conference, Harrrogate International Centre

There is an increasing demand upon families to provide care in a context of reduced resources and budgetary constraint. Occupational therapists are called upon not only to work with individuals but to collaborate with families and communities (World... Read More about Men as caregivers : implications for occupational therapy.

Addressing the patient experience in an MRI department : final results from an action research study (2016)
Journal Article
Murphy, F., Munn, Z., Pearson, A., Jordan, Z., Pilkington, D., & Anderson, A. (2016). Addressing the patient experience in an MRI department : final results from an action research study. Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, 47(4), 329-336. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmir.2016.04.007

Introduction: Patients undergoing MRI can experience anxiety and claustrophobia. A multi-method action research study was conducted to determine how patient care was currently being delivered in an MRI department and to determine whether this could b... Read More about Addressing the patient experience in an MRI department : final results from an action research study.

Midwives’ experiences of asking the Whooley questions to assess current mental health: a qualitative interpretive study (2016)
Journal Article
McGlone, C., Hollins Martin, C. J., & Furber, C. (2016). Midwives’ experiences of asking the Whooley questions to assess current mental health: a qualitative interpretive study. Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology, 34(4), 383-393. https://doi.org/10.1080/02646838.2016.1188278

Perinatal Mental Illness (PMI) is a key cause of maternal mortality and morbidity in the UK, with one goal of midwives to identify those at risk during pregnancy. At present, the system of preliminary identification of existing PMI in the UK involves... Read More about Midwives’ experiences of asking the Whooley questions to assess current mental health: a qualitative interpretive study.

The impact of greyscale inversion for nodule detection in an anthropomorphic chest phantom: a free-response observer study (2016)
Journal Article
Thompson, J., Thomas, N., Manning, D., & Hogg, P. (2016). The impact of greyscale inversion for nodule detection in an anthropomorphic chest phantom: a free-response observer study. British Journal of Radiology, 89(1064), 20160249. https://doi.org/10.1259/bjr.20160249

Objective: The aim of this work was to assess the impact of greyscale inversion on nodule detection on poster- oanterior chest X-ray images. Previous work has attemp- ted this, with no consensus opinion formed. We assessed the value of “fast-flicking... Read More about The impact of greyscale inversion for nodule detection in an anthropomorphic chest phantom: a free-response observer study.

Gonad dose in AP pelvis radiography : impact of anode heel orientation (2016)
Journal Article
Mraity, H., England, A., & Hogg, P. (2017). Gonad dose in AP pelvis radiography : impact of anode heel orientation. Radiography, 23(1), 14-18. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2016.06.003

Purpose: For antero posterior (AP) pelvis radiographic examination, determine the impact of anode heel orientation on female / male gonad dose.
Methods: High sensitivity thermo-luminescent dosimeters (TLDs) were used with an ATOM dosimetry phantom;... Read More about Gonad dose in AP pelvis radiography : impact of anode heel orientation.

A proposal to support student therapists to develop compassion for self and others through Compassionate Mind Training (2016)
Journal Article
Beaumont, E., & Hollins-Martin, C. (2016). A proposal to support student therapists to develop compassion for self and others through Compassionate Mind Training. Arts in Psychotherapy, 50, 111-118. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aip.2016.06.005

Purpose: By the very nature of the role, student therapists experience incidents that can be emotionally challenging. In response to such events, they may experience compassion fatigue, stress, burnout, and self-criticism, which in turn alters their... Read More about A proposal to support student therapists to develop compassion for self and others through Compassionate Mind Training.

Identifying the participant characteristics that predict recruitment and retention of participants to randomised controlled trials involving children : a systematic review (2016)
Journal Article
Robinson, L., Adair, P., Coffey, M., Harris, R., & Burnside, G. (2016). Identifying the participant characteristics that predict recruitment and retention of participants to randomised controlled trials involving children : a systematic review. Trials, 17(294), https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-016-1415-0

Background
Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) are recommended as the ‘gold standard’ in evaluating health care interventions. The conduct of RCTs is often impacted by difficulties surrounding recruitment and retention of participants in both adult... Read More about Identifying the participant characteristics that predict recruitment and retention of participants to randomised controlled trials involving children : a systematic review.

A-Gloves: OT Glove provision manual version 2 (2016)
Other
Hammond, A., Jacklin, A., Hough, Y., Adams, J., & Prior, Y. (2016). A-Gloves: OT Glove provision manual version 2. University of Salford

This manual describes the Occupational Therapy (OT) protocol for the A-GLOVES trial, including glove-fitting (treatment and placebo); instructions and therapy assessments (but not trial assessments). The intervention group receive Isotoner gloves, a... Read More about A-Gloves: OT Glove provision manual version 2.

Registered nurses perceptions of medication administration errors and their management in Saudi Arabian hospitals (2016)
Thesis
Alreshidi, T. Registered nurses perceptions of medication administration errors and their management in Saudi Arabian hospitals. (Thesis). University Of salford

Background
Medication error is a global issue that can cause serious harm and even death. Nurses who are responsible for administering medication at the patient interface have the potential to contribute to the problem by making medication administr... Read More about Registered nurses perceptions of medication administration errors and their management in Saudi Arabian hospitals.

EU referendum debate : is the NHS finally up for sale? [Comment] (2016)
Journal Article
Regan, P., & Ball, E. (2016). EU referendum debate : is the NHS finally up for sale? [Comment]. Nursing Management, 17(3),

As the EU referendum looms on 23 June, policy experts discuss the impact of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership on the health service.

The effectiveness of an exercise programme on dynamic balance in patients with medial knee osteoarthritis : a pilot study (2016)
Journal Article
Al-Khlaifat, L., Herrington, L., Tyson, S., Hammond, A., & Jones, R. (2016). The effectiveness of an exercise programme on dynamic balance in patients with medial knee osteoarthritis : a pilot study. ˜The œKnee (Amsterdam. Online), 23(5), 849-856. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.knee.2016.05.006

BACKGROUND:
Dynamic balance and quiet standing balance are decreased in knee osteoarthritis (OA), with dynamic balance being more affected. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of a group exercise programme of lower extremity muscles i... Read More about The effectiveness of an exercise programme on dynamic balance in patients with medial knee osteoarthritis : a pilot study.

A mixed reality telepresence system for collaborative space operation (2016)
Journal Article
collaborative space operation. IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems for Video Technology, 27(4), 814-827. https://doi.org/10.1109/TCSVT.2016.2580425

This paper presents a Mixed Reality system that results from the integration of a telepresence system and an application to improve collaborative space exploration. The system combines free viewpoint video with immersive projection technology to supp... Read More about A mixed reality telepresence system for collaborative space operation.

Is retail footwear fit for purpose for the feet of adults who are obese? (2016)
Journal Article
Price, C., & Nester, C. (2016). Is retail footwear fit for purpose for the feet of adults who are obese?. Footwear Science, 8(3), 139-146. https://doi.org/10.1080/19424280.2016.1175517

Background: The internal morphology and dimensions of shoes are determined by lasts on which they are manufactured, defined by foot shape, aesthetics and manufacturing requirements. Obese adults have larger foot dimensions with flatter morphology and... Read More about Is retail footwear fit for purpose for the feet of adults who are obese?.