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Visuomotor behaviours during functional task performance with a myoelectric prosthesis
Thesis
Sobuh, M. Visuomotor behaviours during functional task performance with a myoelectric prosthesis. (Thesis). University of Salford

Myoelectric hand prostheses are controlled via electromyographic (EMG) signals measured at the residual forearm musculature. Active functional use requires control of force and motion of the prosthetic hand in the absence of proprioceptive and tactil... Read More about Visuomotor behaviours during functional task performance with a myoelectric prosthesis.

The stories that people tell: Receiving care from the trust report from round 1
Report
Taylor, J., & Hook, A. The stories that people tell: Receiving care from the trust report from round 1

This is the first of four reports from a project commissioned by Ashton, Wigan and Leigh Community Healthcare. Narratives were collected from service-users to explore what it was like to be on the receiving end of the Trust's community services. The... Read More about The stories that people tell: Receiving care from the trust report from round 1.

Resident’s issues and interactions with grid-connected photovoltaic energy system in high-performing low-energy dwellings : a user’s perspective
Presentation / Conference
Whaley, D., Berry, S., Moore, T., Sherriff, G., & O’Leary, T. Resident’s issues and interactions with grid-connected photovoltaic energy system in high-performing low-energy dwellings : a user’s perspective. Presented at International Conference on Sustainability in Energy and Buildings

Solar PV systems have become common-place in many cities and regions, and is a core technology in purpose-built low-energy homes, but evidence is emerging that in many cases electricity output may be significantly lower than expected. Information fro... Read More about Resident’s issues and interactions with grid-connected photovoltaic energy system in high-performing low-energy dwellings : a user’s perspective.

Insights from an appointed governor
Journal Article
Leigh, J. Insights from an appointed governor

Dr Jacqueline Leigh is an appointed governor at Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust. She shares some insights into her role and advice for new appointed governors.

A revised cost-benefit analysis tool capable of analysing the effects of vocational rehabilitation
Thesis
Brown, T. (in press). A revised cost-benefit analysis tool capable of analysing the effects of vocational rehabilitation. (Thesis). University of Salford

Sickness absence and presenteeism are estimated to cost the UK economy £100 billion a year. Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) has been advocated within the UK, and internationally, as an effective means to address ill-health within the workplace; howeve... Read More about A revised cost-benefit analysis tool capable of analysing the effects of vocational rehabilitation.

The cognitive and neural basis of suicide : investigating factors that help to identify individuals at risk
Thesis
Ong, E. (in press). The cognitive and neural basis of suicide : investigating factors that help to identify individuals at risk. (Thesis). University of Salford

Suicide is a public health problem and there is serious concern regarding the increase of suicidal acts. The main objective of this thesis was to investigate the relationship between different factors associated with suicide, specifically executive f... Read More about The cognitive and neural basis of suicide : investigating factors that help to identify individuals at risk.

The experiences of newly graduated nurses in Saudi Arabia : a qualitative case study examining social, cultural, and contextual challenges
Thesis
contextual challenges. (Thesis). University of Salford

Background: The literature indicates that newly graduated nurses (NGNs) tend to feel inadequate during their first year of employment, due to a series of challenges they encounter with whilst transitioning into the role of qualified nurse. Although t... Read More about The experiences of newly graduated nurses in Saudi Arabia : a qualitative case study examining social, cultural, and contextual challenges.

Core clinical competencies for extended-scope physiotherapists working in musculoskeletal (MSK) interface clinics based in primary care : a Delphi consensus study
Thesis
Suckley, J. Core clinical competencies for extended-scope physiotherapists working in musculoskeletal (MSK) interface clinics based in primary care : a Delphi consensus study. (Thesis). University of Salford

Objectives: The primary aim of this UK-based study was to identify core clinical competencies (skills, knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours) for primary-care-based extended-scope physiotherapists (ESPs) working in the field of adult musculoskeletal... Read More about Core clinical competencies for extended-scope physiotherapists working in musculoskeletal (MSK) interface clinics based in primary care : a Delphi consensus study.

Leadership for a collaborative and inclusive future
Report
Home, J., Acheampong, D., Atkinson, F., Aziz, S., Boaden, A., Haslam, M., …Wingfield, H. Leadership for a collaborative and inclusive future

Independent report published by the Department of Health and Social Care looking at leadership and management in the health and social care sector

11 Junior doctors as senior leaders – lessons learnt during COVID-19
Presentation / Conference
Home, J. 11 Junior doctors as senior leaders – lessons learnt during COVID-19. Poster presented at Leaders in Healthcare 2020, Online

COVID-19 presented a huge unplanned pressure on health resources worldwide. Across the NHS, different approaches have been utilised to respond to the crisis. Leadership figures across services were faced with difficult decisions with potential scarci... Read More about 11 Junior doctors as senior leaders – lessons learnt during COVID-19.

Junior Doctors as senior medical leaders : how flattening the curve led to flattening the hierarchy; the North Manchester model
Presentation / Conference
Home, J., & Onafowokan, T. Junior Doctors as senior medical leaders : how flattening the curve led to flattening the hierarchy; the North Manchester model. Poster presented at Leaders in Healthcare 2020, Online

It has been well documented that during the first UK surge of COVID-19 Junior Doctors stepped up, responding flexibly to changes in clinical responsibilities, rota patterns and working hours. Additionally, many junior doctors took roles out with thei... Read More about Junior Doctors as senior medical leaders : how flattening the curve led to flattening the hierarchy; the North Manchester model.

Defining hate
Thesis
Baghdadi, A. Defining hate. (Dissertation). University of Salford

This study explores how a sample of British Muslims in contemporary society experience and define “hate” and “hate crime”. The research was conducted in Northwest England utilising a qualitative phenomenological methodological approach. Semi-st... Read More about Defining hate.

Variations in bilingual processing of positive and negative information
Presentation / Conference
Ong, E., Hussain, S., Chow, Y., & Thompson, C. Variations in bilingual processing of positive and negative information. Presented at 6th Annual International Conference on Cognitive and Behavioral Psychology, Singapore

Past research suggests that the emotional content of words has greater impact when presented in a bilingual's first language (L1) compared to their second language (L2). This is predicted to be a consequence of automatic processing of emotional words... Read More about Variations in bilingual processing of positive and negative information.

Home and away : British women's narratives of community in Spain
Thesis
Ahmed, A. Home and away : British women's narratives of community in Spain. (Thesis). University of Central Lancashire

Aim: To examine constructions of community among retired migrants from the UK in the Costa Blanca in Spain. Background: ‘Community’ as a concept has enduring theoretical and practical significance. Often discussed in terms of representing someth... Read More about Home and away : British women's narratives of community in Spain.