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Testing Consistency: Analyzing the Reliability of Two Lower Limb Isometric Force Measurements in Strength-Trained Athletes (2024)
Journal Article
Giuliano, F., Soriano, M. A., Pino-Mulero, V., & González-García, J. (in press). Testing Consistency: Analyzing the Reliability of Two Lower Limb Isometric Force Measurements in Strength-Trained Athletes. Applied Sciences, 15(1), 303. https://doi.org/10.3390/app15010303

This study aimed to examine the intra- and inter-session reliability of kinetic variables in the isometric mid-thigh pull (IMTP) and isometric belt squat test (IBSqT) in strength-trained individuals. Fifteen men (26.9 ± 8.9 years; 1.78 ± 0.05 m; 86.9... Read More about Testing Consistency: Analyzing the Reliability of Two Lower Limb Isometric Force Measurements in Strength-Trained Athletes.

Exploring the patient’s recovery journey and information needs following a shoulder fracture: A qualitative interview study (2024)
Journal Article
May, P., Davies, F., Yeowell, G., & Littlewood, C. (in press). Exploring the patient’s recovery journey and information needs following a shoulder fracture: A qualitative interview study. PLoS ONE, 19(12), e0316516. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0316516

Background: Shoulder fractures (proximal humerus fractures) are common, painful, debilitating injuries. Recovery is a long process often hindered by complications such as mal-union and frozen shoulder. The purpose of this qualitative study was to exp... Read More about Exploring the patient’s recovery journey and information needs following a shoulder fracture: A qualitative interview study.

Exploring the non-implementation of Art. 12 CRC in Greece: the case of unaccompanied minors in detention (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

In the past decade, the numbers of migrant populations arriving in Europe have increased significantly. During this time, Greece is often referred upon in the literature as the path towards a better future for those in search of international protect... Read More about Exploring the non-implementation of Art. 12 CRC in Greece: the case of unaccompanied minors in detention.

Rehabilitation for Physical Frailty in Lung Transplant Candidates: A Systematic Review (2024)
Journal Article
McGarrigle, L., Norman, G., Hurst, H., Gillespie, L., & Todd, C. (2024). Rehabilitation for Physical Frailty in Lung Transplant Candidates: A Systematic Review. Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Journal, https://doi.org/10.1097/cpt.0000000000000265

Purpose: Physical frailty is prevalent in lung transplant (LTx) candidates and is linked to adverse outcomes preoperatively and postoperatively. Exercise is beneficial in optimizing exercise capacity and quality of life in candidates, but its impact... Read More about Rehabilitation for Physical Frailty in Lung Transplant Candidates: A Systematic Review.

The relationship between muscle mass changes and protein or energy intake in critically ill children: A systematic review and meta‐analysis (2024)
Journal Article

Survivorship after pediatric critical illness is high in developed countries, but many suffer physical morbidities afterwards. The increasing focus on follow‐up after critical illness has led to more pediatric studies reporting muscle mass changes (u... Read More about The relationship between muscle mass changes and protein or energy intake in critically ill children: A systematic review and meta‐analysis.

An evaluation of a checklist in musculoskeletal radiographic image interpretation when using artificial intelligence (2024)
Journal Article

Introduction: Artificial intelligence (AI) is being used increasingly in image interpretation tasks. Human reliance on technology and bias can cause decision errors. A checklist, used with the AI to mitigate against such biases, may optimise the use... Read More about An evaluation of a checklist in musculoskeletal radiographic image interpretation when using artificial intelligence.

The Relationship Between Daily Activity Level, Posture Distribution, Stepping Patterns, and Cadence in the BCS70 Cohort (2024)
Journal Article
Speirs, C., Ahmadi, M., Hamer, M., Stamatakis, E., & Granat, M. (2024). The Relationship Between Daily Activity Level, Posture Distribution, Stepping Patterns, and Cadence in the BCS70 Cohort. Sensors, 24(24), 8135. https://doi.org/10.3390/s24248135

This study investigated the relationship between stepping-defined daily activity levels, time spent in different postures, and the patterns and intensities of stepping behaviour. Using a thigh-mounted triaxial accelerometer, physical activity data fr... Read More about The Relationship Between Daily Activity Level, Posture Distribution, Stepping Patterns, and Cadence in the BCS70 Cohort.

The Salford Nature Environments Database (SNED): an open-access database of standardized high-quality pictures from natural environments (2024)
Journal Article

The growing interest in harnessing natural environments to enhance mental health, including cognitive functioning and mood, has yielded encouraging results in initial studies. Given that images of nature have demonstrated similar benefits, they are f... Read More about The Salford Nature Environments Database (SNED): an open-access database of standardized high-quality pictures from natural environments.

RCPCH responds to the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill (2024)
Other
Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, & Rowland, A. (2024). RCPCH responds to the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill. London, UK

For too long and far too often, the needs of our children and young people have been ignored by national policymakers, so it’s good to see Government publish a Bill that is said to have an aim to create a ‘child-centred Government’.

However, we... Read More about RCPCH responds to the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill.

Neurobiology, psychotherapeutic interventions, and emerging therapies in addiction: a systematic review (2024)
Journal Article

Substance use disorders (SUDs) represent a major challenge in psychiatric treatment, with significant relapse rates despite various psychotherapeutic interventions. This systematic review explores the neurobiological underpinnings of addiction and ex... Read More about Neurobiology, psychotherapeutic interventions, and emerging therapies in addiction: a systematic review.

Expected features of the course leader in the rehabilitation healthcare professionals' higher education: A qualitative study on students' perspectives. (2024)
Journal Article
Giardulli, B., Furri, L., Testa, M., Dell’Isola, A., Bertoni, G., & Battista, S. (2024). Expected features of the course leader in the rehabilitation healthcare professionals' higher education: A qualitative study on students' perspectives. PLoS ONE, 19(12), e0312943. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0312943

Course leaders in rehabilitation healthcare professionals' higher education face challenges stemming from multi-disciplinarity and the co-existence of different stakeholders. So far, the literature mainly attributed to course leaders' managerial task... Read More about Expected features of the course leader in the rehabilitation healthcare professionals' higher education: A qualitative study on students' perspectives..

The Ethical Limitations of Digital Marketing Engagement Strategies: Banterification and Professional Sports Teams’ Social Media Channels (2024)
Book Chapter

This chapter embarks on a critical naming of what we call the ‘banterification’ of professional sport clubs’ social media channels. With an emphasis on critical and ethical aspects of communication strategies, the chapter deconstructs how banter is e... Read More about The Ethical Limitations of Digital Marketing Engagement Strategies: Banterification and Professional Sports Teams’ Social Media Channels.

Occupational Therapy for People Experiencing Illness, Injury or Impairment, 8th Edition (2024)
Book
Prior, Y. (2024). Occupational Therapy for People Experiencing Illness, Injury or Impairment, 8th Edition. Elsevier

Occupational Therapy for People Experiencing Illness, Injury or Impairment is a seminal textbook that has been used in preregistration occupational therapy education for more than 40 years.

Now in its eighth edition, it reflects significant develo... Read More about Occupational Therapy for People Experiencing Illness, Injury or Impairment, 8th Edition.

LOad Monitoring and Intervention System (LOMIS) to prevent diabetic foot ulceration: Study protocol for a multi-phased safety and performance evaluation of a novel medical device (2024)
Preprint / Working Paper

Background: Plantar foot pressure is a significant risk factor for ulceration in diabetic feet. However, foot pressure-based ulceration risk prediction has remained confined to the contribution of compressive pressure measured under controlled labora... Read More about LOad Monitoring and Intervention System (LOMIS) to prevent diabetic foot ulceration: Study protocol for a multi-phased safety and performance evaluation of a novel medical device.