All Outputs (94)

Promoting interdisciplinarity through educational initiative: a qualitative evaluation (2003)
Journal Article
Wakefield, A., Furber, C., Boggis, C., Sutton, A., & Cooke, S. (2003). Promoting interdisciplinarity through educational initiative: a qualitative evaluation. Nurse Education in Practice, 3(4), 195-203. https://doi.org/10.1016/s1471-5953%2802%2900119-1

This paper describes a multi-professional teaching innovation that took place at The University of Manchester during October 2001. Ideas for the project were first established in December 2000 when a multi-professional team of educationalists began e... Read More about Promoting interdisciplinarity through educational initiative: a qualitative evaluation.

BMA View in BMA News 20 December 2003 (2003)
Journal Article
Macklin, D., & Rowland, A. (2003). BMA View in BMA News 20 December 2003. BMA news review (The voice of doctors), 6

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A study on the experience of insomnia in a psychiatric inpatient population (2003)
Journal Article
Collier, E., Skitt, G., & Cutts, H. (2003). A study on the experience of insomnia in a psychiatric inpatient population. Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, 10(6), 697-704. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2850.2003.00654.x

Complaints of insomnia among psychiatric inpatients are high. Many technical studies about insomnia are available in the literature, but few make reference to individual experience. This study examines the subjective experience of insomnia for psychi... Read More about A study on the experience of insomnia in a psychiatric inpatient population.

The status of gait assessment among physiotherapists in the United Kingdom (2003)
Journal Article
Toro, B., Nester, C., & Farren, P. (2003). The status of gait assessment among physiotherapists in the United Kingdom. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 84(12), 1878-1884. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0003-9993%2803%2900482-9

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate how physiotherapists are trained in and use clinically orientated gait assessment tools and instrumented gait analysis, and to identify if a need exists for a standardized methodology. DESIGN: Survey. SETTING: UK National Heal... Read More about The status of gait assessment among physiotherapists in the United Kingdom.

A biomechanical analysis of the acute effects of complex training using lower limb exercises (2003)
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Jones, P., & Lee, A. (2003). A biomechanical analysis of the acute effects of complex training using lower limb exercises. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 17(4), 694-700

The aim of this study was to investigate the current practice of complex training using a lower body combination of exercises. It was hypothesized that a bout of heavy resistance exercise (HRE), as typically used in complex training, would lead to en... Read More about A biomechanical analysis of the acute effects of complex training using lower limb exercises.

Children, belonging and social capital: the PTA and middle class narratives of social involvement in the North-West of England (2003)
Journal Article
Bagnall, G., Longhurst, B., & Savage, M. (2003). Children, belonging and social capital: the PTA and middle class narratives of social involvement in the North-West of England. Sociological Research Online, 8(4),

This paper uses data gathered from an ESRC funded research project on social networks, social capital and lifestyle to provide an account of narratives of belonging and social involvement. Drawing on data from 88 in-depth interviews carried out in th... Read More about Children, belonging and social capital: the PTA and middle class narratives of social involvement in the North-West of England.

Patient anxiety and modern elective surgery: a literature review (2003)
Journal Article
Mitchell, M. (2003). Patient anxiety and modern elective surgery: a literature review. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 12(6), 806-815. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2702.2003.00812.x

Medical advances have led to a considerable rise in the level of elective surgery undertaken as day-case surgery and with minimal hospital stay. However, amid such advances, preoperative psychological care has remained relatively static. A considerab... Read More about Patient anxiety and modern elective surgery: a literature review.

Muscle fatigue induced by exercise simulating the work rate of competitive soccer (2003)
Journal Article
Rahnama, N., Reilly, T., Lees, A., & Graham-Smith, P. (2003). Muscle fatigue induced by exercise simulating the work rate of competitive soccer. Journal of Sports Sciences, 21(11), 933-942. https://doi.org/10.1080/0264041031000140428

Fatigue represents a reduction in the capability of muscle to generate force. The aim of the present study was to establish the effects of exercise that simulates the work rate of competitive soccer players on the strength of the knee extensors and k... Read More about Muscle fatigue induced by exercise simulating the work rate of competitive soccer.

The accuracy of the red dot system : can it improve with training? (2003)
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Mackay, S., & Hargreaves, J. (2003). The accuracy of the red dot system : can it improve with training?. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2003.09.002

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate whether the introduction of a training programme for radiographers, covering the basic principles of pattern recognition and fracture detection, could increase their ability to exclude fractures within a red d... Read More about The accuracy of the red dot system : can it improve with training?.

Evaluation of educational programmes for paediatric cancer nursing in England (2003)
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Sanderson, L., Long, T., & Hale, C. (2004). Evaluation of educational programmes for paediatric cancer nursing in England. European Journal of Oncology Nursing, 8(2), 138-147. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1462-3889%2803%2900072-3

The results of part of a larger study to evaluate educational provision for paediatric oncology and palliative care nursing in England are presented here. Mapping of cancer care provision, based upon the English National Board 240 programme, was und... Read More about Evaluation of educational programmes for paediatric cancer nursing in England.

The family practitioner family : the use of metaphor in understanding changes in primary health care organizations (2003)
Journal Article
Warne, T., & Stark, S. (2003). The family practitioner family : the use of metaphor in understanding changes in primary health care organizations. https://doi.org/10.1191/1463423603pc164oa

Current UK health policy guidance locates primary care at the frontiers of health care modernization. New organizational structures have resulted in general practitioner (GP) practices being brought together in Primary Care Groups (PCGs) and Primary... Read More about The family practitioner family : the use of metaphor in understanding changes in primary health care organizations.

What do care managers do? A study of working practice in older peoples' services (2003)
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Weinberg, A., Williamson, J., Challis, D., & Hughes, J. (2003). What do care managers do? A study of working practice in older peoples' services. British Journal of Social Work, 33(7), 901-919. https://doi.org/10.1093/bjsw/33.7.901

This paper explores the principal activities of local authority staff undertaking the role of care manager. It is based on a sample of staff in a social services department specializing in older people's services. Data were obtained by asking staff t... Read More about What do care managers do? A study of working practice in older peoples' services.

Mapping comparative empirical studies of European social work (2003)
Journal Article
Walliss, J., & Shardlow, S. (2003). Mapping comparative empirical studies of European social work. British Journal of Social Work, 33(7), 921-941. https://doi.org/10.1093/bjsw/33.7.921

This paper reviews the scope of currently published materials about comparative empirical social work research within Europe, published in English over a two-decade period (1980–2000). To this end, the paper is divided into four sections. First, an a... Read More about Mapping comparative empirical studies of European social work.

New drug uptake: qualitative comparison of high and low prescribing GPs’ attitudes and approach (2003)
Journal Article
Prosser, H., & Walley, T. (2003). New drug uptake: qualitative comparison of high and low prescribing GPs’ attitudes and approach. Family Practice, 20(5), 583-591. https://doi.org/10.1093/fampra/cmg516

Background: prescribing varies considerably between GPs, and a minority of GPs account for a large proportion of new drug prescribing. Objective: our aim was to explore the differences in approach and attitudes towards new drug prescribing between... Read More about New drug uptake: qualitative comparison of high and low prescribing GPs’ attitudes and approach.

Communication and miscommunication of risk: understanding UK parents' attitudes to combined MMR vaccination (2003)
Journal Article
Bellaby, P. (2003). Communication and miscommunication of risk: understanding UK parents' attitudes to combined MMR vaccination. British medical journal, 327(7417), 725-728. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.327.7417.725

In this article on the public perception of risks Paul Bellaby considers three examples of risks to children in the UK—an insignificant risk (autism caused by MMR vaccine), a real but probably small risk (vCJD from BSE), and a real and demonstrably l... Read More about Communication and miscommunication of risk: understanding UK parents' attitudes to combined MMR vaccination.

The development and evaluation of an integrated CD-ROM / workbook package as part of a vocational degree programme (2003)
Presentation / Conference
Smith, C., Crozier, S., & Dean, D. (2003, September). The development and evaluation of an integrated CD-ROM / workbook package as part of a vocational degree programme. Presented at Education in a Changing Environment : Inaugural Learning and Teaching Research Conference, University of Salford, UK

A self-directed, flexible CD-ROM / Workbook package was developed to supplement current teaching resources to enhance students’ learning within the vocational degree programme of Physiotherapy. This was developed with particular reference to neurolog... Read More about The development and evaluation of an integrated CD-ROM / workbook package as part of a vocational degree programme.

Behind the breaks: an analysis of induction planning processes (2003)
Presentation / Conference
Beattie, J., Crozier, S., Kaya, S., McAloon, M., Rooke, J., & Wilkie, S. (2003, September). Behind the breaks: an analysis of induction planning processes. Poster presented at Education in a Changing Environment 3, University of Salford, UK

Poster Presentation Behind The Breaks: an Analysis of Induction Planning Processes Beattie, J & Crozier, S & Kaya, S & McAloon, M & Rooke, J & Wilkie. 2003, 'Behind The Breaks: an Analysis of Induction Planning Processes', Education in a Changi... Read More about Behind the breaks: an analysis of induction planning processes.

Screening to identify people at risk of long-term incapacity: a conceptual and scientific review (2003)
Journal Article
Burton, A., Waddell, G., Bartys, S., & Main, C. (2003). Screening to identify people at risk of long-term incapacity: a conceptual and scientific review

Objectives: This project aimed to review the concepts and utility of screening for the risk of long-term incapacity associated with the common, relatively minor, health complaints associated with receipt of social security benefits (predominantly mus... Read More about Screening to identify people at risk of long-term incapacity: a conceptual and scientific review.

Issues in multi-method research: constructing self-care (2003)
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Meetoo, D., & Temple, B. (2003). Issues in multi-method research: constructing self-care. International Journal of Qualitative Methods, 2(3), 1-21

In this article, the authors examine claims that using more than one method in research automatically enhances validity. They argue that if the findings from different methods are the same this does not automatically prove the study is valid. It may... Read More about Issues in multi-method research: constructing self-care.

Therapist responses to requests for disclosure of therapeutic records: an introductory study (2003)
Journal Article
Jenkins, P. (2003). Therapist responses to requests for disclosure of therapeutic records: an introductory study. Counselling and Psychotherapy Research, 3(3), 232-238. https://doi.org/10.1080/14733140312331384402

This paper describes a questionnaire survey of therapists in the UK who have been subject to requests for disclosure of client records as part of a legal process. Therapist responses are outlined in terms of the perceived effect of such disclosure on... Read More about Therapist responses to requests for disclosure of therapeutic records: an introductory study.