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Determining sources for formal nursing terminology systems
Journal Article
Hardiker, N. Determining sources for formal nursing terminology systems. Journal of Biomedical Informatics, 36, 279-286. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbi.2003.09.009

Objective: The purpose of this study is to assess the relative merits of aspects—labels or informal definitions—of traditional nursing terminology systems as the foundational sources for target formal nursing terminology systems. Design: This study... Read More about Determining sources for formal nursing terminology systems.

General anaesthesia and day-case patient anxiety
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Mitchell, M. General anaesthesia and day-case patient anxiety. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 66(5), 1059 -1071. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2648.2010.05266.x

Aims: This paper is a report of a study carried out to uncover the most anxiety provoking aspects of general anaesthesia and determine what interventions may help to alleviate such anxiety. Background: General anaesthesia has proven to be highly anx... Read More about General anaesthesia and day-case patient anxiety.

A randomised controlled trial of occupational therapy for people with early rheumatoid arthritis
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Hammond, A. A randomised controlled trial of occupational therapy for people with early rheumatoid arthritis. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, 63(1), 23. https://doi.org/10.1136/ard.2002.001511

Background: Occupational therapy (OT) aims at improving performance of daily living tasks, facilitating successful adjustments in lifestyle, and preventing losses of function. Objective: To evaluate the effects of a pragmatic, comprehensive OT progr... Read More about A randomised controlled trial of occupational therapy for people with early rheumatoid arthritis.

Women’s experiences of wearing therapeutic footwear in three European countries
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Williams, A., Nester, C., Ravey, M., Kottink, A., & Morey-Klapsing, G. Women’s experiences of wearing therapeutic footwear in three European countries. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 3(23), https://doi.org/10.1186/1757-1146-3-23

Background: Therapeutic footwear is recommended for those people with severe foot problems associated with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). However, it is known that many do not wear them. Although previous European studies have recommended service and f... Read More about Women’s experiences of wearing therapeutic footwear in three European countries.

The rheumatoid foot: a systematic literature review of patient reported outcome measures
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Walmsley, S., Williams, A., Ravey, M., & Graham, A. The rheumatoid foot: a systematic literature review of patient reported outcome measures. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 3(12), https://doi.org/10.1186/1757-1146-3-12

Background The foot is often the first area of the body to be systematically affected by rheumatoid arthritis. The multidimensional consequences of foot problems for patients can be subjectively evaluated using patient-reported outcome measures (P... Read More about The rheumatoid foot: a systematic literature review of patient reported outcome measures.

Foot pathology in patients with Paget’s disease of bone
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Williams, A., ONeill, T., Mercer, S., Toro, B., & Nester, C. Foot pathology in patients with Paget’s disease of bone. Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association, 96(3), 226-231

The characteristic bone deformities associated with advanced Paget’s disease of bone may result in abnormal gait and plantar foot pressures, which contribute to the development of pressure-related skin problems. This study aimed to characterize th... Read More about Foot pathology in patients with Paget’s disease of bone.

Rehabilitation in musculoskeletal diseases
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Hammond, A. Rehabilitation in musculoskeletal diseases. Best Practice and Research: Clinical Rheumatology, 22(3), 435-449. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.berh.2008.02.003

Occupational therapy and vocational rehabilitation are increasingly available for people with musculoskeletal diseases. Occupational therapy aims to improve or maintain function in work, leisure, self-care and domestic activities, social roles, and p... Read More about Rehabilitation in musculoskeletal diseases.

Psychological interventions for adults with asthma
Journal Article
Yorke, J., Fleming, S., & Shuldham, C. Psychological interventions for adults with asthma. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD002982.pub3

Background Many people have asthma, and for some their symptoms may be triggered by psychological factors. In addition, compliance with medical therapy may have a psychological dimension. Therefore, psychological interventions aim to reduce the burd... Read More about Psychological interventions for adults with asthma.

Hemiplegic gait symmetry and walking aids
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Tyson, S. Hemiplegic gait symmetry and walking aids. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 10(3), 153-159. https://doi.org/10.3109/09593989409036392

The temporal-distance aspects of stride, the relationship between symmetry and gait performance and the influence of different walking aids were assessed in 20 independently walking subjects with hemiplegia of at least 3 months duration. The subjects... Read More about Hemiplegic gait symmetry and walking aids.

Key features of therapeutic social work: the use of relationship
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Sudbery, J. Key features of therapeutic social work: the use of relationship. Journal of Social Work Practice, 16(2), 149-162. https://doi.org/10.1080/0265053022000033711

This article summarizes key features of therapeutic social work from a psychodynamic perspective. The emphasis throughout is on the social worker’s use of relationship. The article’s starting point is that whatever their other concerns—welfare admini... Read More about Key features of therapeutic social work: the use of relationship.

Comparing the 1996 and 2001 research selectivity exercises in respect of social work
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McLaughlin, H., Lawson, J., & Shardlow, S. Comparing the 1996 and 2001 research selectivity exercises in respect of social work. Social Work Education, 26(2), 176-193. https://doi.org/10.1080/02615470601042615

This article compares the outcomes of the 1996 and 2001 research selectivity exercises in respect of their impact upon the discipline of social work in the United Kingdom. Material in respect of the 1996 RAE is principally derived from the study by L... Read More about Comparing the 1996 and 2001 research selectivity exercises in respect of social work.

A comparison of star excursion balance test reach distances between ACL deficient patients and asymptomatic controls
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Herrington, L., Hatcher, J., Hatcher, A., & Mcnicholas, M. A comparison of star excursion balance test reach distances between ACL deficient patients and asymptomatic controls. ˜The œKnee (Amsterdam. Online), 16, 149-152. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.knee.2008.10.004

ACL injury has been associated with a decrease in proprioceptive performance and specifically postural control. Tests of postural control have been criticised for not being sufficiently challenging. The Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT) has been p... Read More about A comparison of star excursion balance test reach distances between ACL deficient patients and asymptomatic controls.

A path not taken? Mentally disordered offenders and the criminal justice system
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Cummins, I. A path not taken? Mentally disordered offenders and the criminal justice system. Journal of Social Welfare and Family Law, 28(3), 267-281. https://doi.org/10.1080/09649060601119466

The long stated aim of UK Government policy has been to divert mentally disordered offenders from the Criminal Justice system to services where their mental health needs can be adequately addressed. An examination of the rates of mental disorder am... Read More about A path not taken? Mentally disordered offenders and the criminal justice system.