An efficient energy storage & return prosthesis
Thesis
Bari, A. Z. An efficient energy storage & return prosthesis. (Thesis). University of Salford
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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 SalfordMyoelectric 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 1This 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.
The stories that people tell: Receiving care from the trust
Report
Taylor, J., & Hook, A. The stories that people tell: Receiving care from the trustThis is a final summary report of the findings of a two year project commissioned by Ashton, Wigan and Leigh Community Healthcare Trust. The aim of the project was to explore the quality of service delivery as it was experienced by service-users The... Read More about The stories that people tell: Receiving care from the trust.
Pulse: The London symphony orchestra students mobile project
Report
Crawford, G., Gosling, V., Bagnall, G., & Light, B. Pulse: The London symphony orchestra students mobile project
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 BuildingsSolar 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 governorDr 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 SalfordSickness 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 SalfordSuicide 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 SalfordBackground: 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 SalfordObjectives: 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 futureIndependent 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, OnlineCOVID-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, OnlineIt 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.
4 year longitudinal impact evaluation of the Action for Children UK Neglect Project : outcomes for the children, families, Action for Children, and the UK
Other
Long, T., Murphy, M., Fallon, D., Livesley, J., Devitt, P., Cavanagh, A., & McLoughlin, M. 4 year longitudinal impact evaluation of the Action for Children UK Neglect Project : outcomes for the children, families, Action for Children, and the UK. Salford
Defining hate
Thesis
Baghdadi, A. Defining hate. (Dissertation). University of SalfordThis 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.
“The taboo practice amongst BAME staff”: breaking the myth
Other
Oforji, C. V. “The taboo practice amongst BAME staff”: breaking the myth. [Blog]. Northern Care Alliance NHS Manchester
Gamification for activation motivation and engagement
Thesis
Elizabeth, A. Gamification for activation motivation and engagement. (Dissertation). University of SalfordUp to 20% of adults annually seek healthcare for musculoskeletal problems. The prevalence of shoulder problems in this population is approximately 2.5%. Musculoskeletal problems are managed with different modalities of treatment including pharmacolog... Read More about Gamification for activation motivation and engagement.
Adaptability of gait in stroke survivors
Thesis
van der Veen, S. (in press). Adaptability of gait in stroke survivors. (Thesis). University of SalfordBackground: Stroke survivors fall more often, mostly due to stumbling and slipping; which may signify. These causes of falls are hypothesized to be caused by difficulty in controlling and adjusting foot placement in response to the environment. In he... Read More about Adaptability of gait in stroke survivors.
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, SingaporePast 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.