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An evaluation of stroke rehabilitation within Greater Manchester
Thesis
McGovern, A. An evaluation of stroke rehabilitation within Greater Manchester. (Thesis). University of Salford

This study aimed to evaluate stroke rehabilitation services including the quality of services and the opinions of multiple stakeholders involved in stroke rehabilitation. Several methodologies were employed including a literature review, content ana... Read More about An evaluation of stroke rehabilitation within Greater Manchester.

Accomplishing social work identity in interprofessional mental health teams following the implementation of the Mental Health Act 2007
Thesis
mental health teams following the implementation of the Mental Health Act 2007. (Thesis). University of Salford

The main objective of the thesis was to explore how social work Approved Mental Health Professionals accomplished social work identity when seconded to Mental Health Trusts. The project has examined the identity work that the social workers engaged i... Read More about Accomplishing social work identity in interprofessional mental health teams following the implementation of the Mental Health Act 2007.

Predictors of breast and cervical cancer screening uptake prior to the introduction of centralised nationwide screening in Poland
Thesis
Starczewska, J. Predictors of breast and cervical cancer screening uptake prior to the introduction of centralised nationwide screening in Poland. (Thesis). University of Salford

Background
Introduction of nationwide breast and cervical screening programmes in Poland (2006) created an
unprecedented opportunity to explore the predictors of breast and cervical cancer prophylactic
behaviours in a society unexposed to popul... Read More about Predictors of breast and cervical cancer screening uptake prior to the introduction of centralised nationwide screening in Poland.

Lower limb stiffness: Considerations for female athletes
Journal Article
McMahon, J., Comfort, P., & Pearson, S. Lower limb stiffness: Considerations for female athletes. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 34(5), 70-73. https://doi.org/10.1519/SSC.0b013e318268131f

Women demonstrate lower limb stiffness recruitment strategies, which may predispose them to greater sustainment of lower limb injuries, particularly to the anterior cruciate ligament. To positively alter such strategies in women, lower limb muscle st... Read More about Lower limb stiffness: Considerations for female athletes.

Developing healthcare non-technical skills training through educational innovation and synthesis of educational research
Thesis
Gordon, M. Developing healthcare non-technical skills training through educational innovation and synthesis of educational research. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis presents a programme of nine key published works, as well as twelve published supporting works focusing on two areas. Firstly, an investigation of how non-technical skills education in healthcare can be used to enhance outcomes for patien... Read More about Developing healthcare non-technical skills training through educational innovation and synthesis of educational research.

The use of psychology within strength and conditioning : coaches’ perceptions, applied use and future recommendations
Thesis
Radcliffe, J. The use of psychology within strength and conditioning : coaches’ perceptions, applied use and future recommendations. (Thesis). University of Salford

There is a paucity of research examining the use of psychological skills and strategies within strength and conditioning, this is despite research evidencing the effectiveness of psycho-physiological interventions which would be pertinent to the obje... Read More about The use of psychology within strength and conditioning : coaches’ perceptions, applied use and future recommendations.

Depression: A literature review on diagnosis, subtypes, patterns of recovery, and psychotherapeutic models
Journal Article
Widdowson, M. Depression: A literature review on diagnosis, subtypes, patterns of recovery, and psychotherapeutic models. Transactional Analysis Journal, 41(4), 351-364. https://doi.org/10.1177/036215371104100411

This article summarizes data on the prevalence and diagnosis of depression as well as findings from research regarding recovery and relapse from depression. It also offers a summary of models of understanding depression from a range of psychotherapie... Read More about Depression: A literature review on diagnosis, subtypes, patterns of recovery, and psychotherapeutic models.

Evaluation of daily activity questionnaire: v1 (parts 1 and 2), outcome measure
Other
Hammond, A., Tennant, A., Tyson, S., & Nordenskiold, U. Evaluation of daily activity questionnaire: v1 (parts 1 and 2), outcome measure. Salford, Greater Manchester

The Evaluation of Daily Activity Questionnaire (EDAQ) is a self-report outcome measure, which people complete at home in their own time and then return to the clinician/ researcher. It has been validated for use with people with arthritis and musculo... Read More about Evaluation of daily activity questionnaire: v1 (parts 1 and 2), outcome measure.

The use of two-dimensional motion analysis and functional performance tests for assessment of knee injury risk behaviours in athletes
Thesis
Munro, A. The use of two-dimensional motion analysis and functional performance tests for assessment of knee injury risk behaviours in athletes. (Thesis). University of Salford

Abstract
Dynamic knee valgus and limb asymmetry have
been linked to greater risk
of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) or patellofemoral joint (PFJ) injury. Two-dimensional (2D) frontal plane projection angle (FPPA)is more clinically useful than thr... Read More about The use of two-dimensional motion analysis and functional performance tests for assessment of knee injury risk behaviours in athletes.

Siblings of adults who have a learning disability : personal wishes, reality and parental expectations for future support
Thesis
Davys, D. Siblings of adults who have a learning disability : personal wishes, reality and parental expectations for future support. (Thesis). Mancheter Metropolitan University

Sibling relationships are significant in the lives of people who have a learning disability. They usually form a major part of their social network and there is an expectation at government, social and family level that siblings will provide some de... Read More about Siblings of adults who have a learning disability : personal wishes, reality and parental expectations for future support.

Migration of fenestrated aortic stent grafts
Journal Article
England, A., Garcia-Finana, M., Fisher, R., Naik, J., Vallabhaneni, S., Brennan, J., & McWilliams, R. Migration of fenestrated aortic stent grafts. Journal of Vascular Surgery, 57, 1543-1552. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvs.2012.12.035

Objective: This article reports the incidence, timing, and related sequelae for proximal and distal migration of the Zenith Fenestrated AAA Endovascular Graft (Cook Medical, Bloomington, Ind) used to treat abdominal aortic aneurysms.
Method: A prosp... Read More about Migration of fenestrated aortic stent grafts.

Intra- and interobserver variability of Target Vessel Measurement for Fenestrated Endovascular Aneurysm Repair
Journal Article
Oshin, O., England, A., McWilliams, R., Brennan, J., Fisher, R., & Vallabhaneni, S. Intra- and interobserver variability of Target Vessel Measurement for Fenestrated Endovascular Aneurysm Repair. Journal of Endovascular Therapy, 17, 402-407. https://doi.org/10.1583/10-3085.1

PURPOSE: To evaluate intra- and interobserver agreement of target vessel measured from computed tomography (CT) scans with 2 measuring techniques used in planning fenestrated endovascular aneurysm repairs (FEVAR): multiplanar reconstruction (MPR) an... Read More about Intra- and interobserver variability of Target Vessel Measurement for Fenestrated Endovascular Aneurysm Repair.

The accuracy of computed tomography central luminal line measurements in quantifying stent graft migration
Journal Article
England, A., Garcia-Finana, M., How, T., Vallabhaneni, S., & McWilliams, R. The accuracy of computed tomography central luminal line measurements in quantifying stent graft migration. Journal of Vascular Surgery, 55, 895-905. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvs.2011.10.083

Purpose
This study evaluated the accuracy of central luminal line (CLL) measurements in quantifying stent graft migration. The bias of the CLL technique together with observer variability were assessed.
Methods

Stent grafts were deployed in plas... Read More about The accuracy of computed tomography central luminal line measurements in quantifying stent graft migration.

Virtual reality, ultrasound-guided liver biopsy simulator: Development and performance discrimination
Journal Article
Johnson, S., Hunt, C., Woolnough, H., Crawshaw, M., Kilkenny, C., Gould, D., …Villard, P. Virtual reality, ultrasound-guided liver biopsy simulator: Development and performance discrimination. British Journal of Radiology, 85, 555-561. https://doi.org/10.1259/bjr/47436030

Objectives: The aim of this article was to identify and prospectively investigate simulated ultrasound-guided targeted liver biopsy performance metrics as differentiators between levels of expertise in interventional radiology.
Methods: Task analysi... Read More about Virtual reality, ultrasound-guided liver biopsy simulator: Development and performance discrimination.

Nursing observation and assessment of patients in the acute medical unit
Thesis
Atkinson, D. Nursing observation and assessment of patients in the acute medical unit. (Thesis). University of Salford

Title: Nursing Observation and Assessment of patients in the Acute Medical Unit
Objectives: To generate knowledge and understanding of the observation and assessment of patients in the acute medical unit, where patient acuity and activity is unpredi... Read More about Nursing observation and assessment of patients in the acute medical unit.

A semiotic analysis of texts relevant to childhood bereavement
Thesis
Bailey, S. A semiotic analysis of texts relevant to childhood bereavement. (Thesis). University of Salford

Studies of childhood bereavement suggest that communication is a crucial issue for adults and for children (Silverman and Worden, 1993). Closed communication seems to be a ‘natural’ adult response and this seems to be shared by some professionals. Th... Read More about A semiotic analysis of texts relevant to childhood bereavement.

Self harm and suicide amongst children and young people in Knowsley a collaborative workforce development project in partnership with Knowsley council and Knowsley clinical Commissioning Group
Report
Foster, C., Allen, S., & Rayner, G. Self harm and suicide amongst children and young people in Knowsley a collaborative workforce development project in partnership with Knowsley council and Knowsley clinical Commissioning Group

This executive summary provides an overview of the findings of the comprehensive practice orientated literature review undertaken by the Knowsley Self Harm and Suicide Amongst Young
People workforce project team at the University of Salford. The em... Read More about Self harm and suicide amongst children and young people in Knowsley a collaborative workforce development project in partnership with Knowsley council and Knowsley clinical Commissioning Group.

A qualitative study into the experiences of newly qualified children’s nurses during their transition into children’s community nursing teams
Thesis
Darvill, A. A qualitative study into the experiences of newly qualified children’s nurses during their transition into children’s community nursing teams. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis provides an analytical account of a qualitative research study into the experience of eight newly qualified children’s nurses during their transition into children’s community nursing teams in the North West of England.
The study took... Read More about A qualitative study into the experiences of newly qualified children’s nurses during their transition into children’s community nursing teams.

An epidemiological study of self-care restriction and joint pain in community-dwelling older people
Thesis
Prior, Y. An epidemiological study of self-care restriction and joint pain in community-dwelling older people. (Thesis). Keele University

Self-care restriction is proposed in the World Health Organization’s International Classification of Functioning (ICF) as an important functional consequence of health conditions. In contrast to traditional approaches which focus only on an individua... Read More about An epidemiological study of self-care restriction and joint pain in community-dwelling older people.