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Comparison of linear acceleration from three measurement systems during “reach & grasp” (2007)
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Thies, S., Tresadern, P., Kenney, L., Howard, D., Goulermas, J., Smith, C., & Rigby, J. (2007). Comparison of linear acceleration from three measurement systems during “reach & grasp”. Medical Engineering and Physics, 29(9), 967-972. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.medengphy.2006.10.012

Given the increased use of accelerometers in movement analysis, validation of such inertial sensors against conventional 3D camera systems and performance comparisons of different sensors have become important topics in biomechanics. This paper evalu... Read More about Comparison of linear acceleration from three measurement systems during “reach & grasp”.

Radiation protection of female patients of reproductive age: a survey of policy and practice in Norway (2007)
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Krovak, B., & Nightingale, J. (2007). Radiation protection of female patients of reproductive age: a survey of policy and practice in Norway. Radiography, 13, 35-43. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2005.10.003

The implementation of various policies related to female patients of reproductive capacity was investigated using a structured telephone interview of radiological departments in Norway. The findings suggest that 60% (n ¼ 35/58) of radiological depart... Read More about Radiation protection of female patients of reproductive age: a survey of policy and practice in Norway.

No more 'personal notes'? Data protection policy and practice in Higher Education counselling services in the UK (2007)
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Jenkins, P., & Potter, S. (2007). No more 'personal notes'? Data protection policy and practice in Higher Education counselling services in the UK. British Journal of Guidance and Counselling, 35(1), 131-146. https://doi.org/10.1080/03069880701219849

The introduction of the Data Protection Act 1998 has presented significant challenges to counselling recording, through its detailed requirements for the processing of personal data. The impact of these changes on recording in Higher Education counse... Read More about No more 'personal notes'? Data protection policy and practice in Higher Education counselling services in the UK.

Learning in clinical practice: the importance of peers (2007)
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Roberts, D. (2007). Learning in clinical practice: the importance of peers. Nursing Standard, 23(12), 35-41

Aim To explore whether nursing students learn from each other and, if so, how, when and where this learning takes place. Method An interpretive ethnographic qualitative research study of a group of pre-registration nursing students (n=15). Partici... Read More about Learning in clinical practice: the importance of peers.

The history of gait analysis before the advent of modern computers (2007)
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Baker, R. (2007). The history of gait analysis before the advent of modern computers. Gait & Posture, 26(3), 331-342. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2006.10.014

Aristotle (384–322 BCE) can be attributed with the earliest recorded comments regarding the manner in which humans walk. It was not until the renaissance that further progress was made through the experiments and theorising of Giovanni Borelli (1608–... Read More about The history of gait analysis before the advent of modern computers.

Gait classification in children with cerebral palsy : a systematic review (2007)
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Dobson, F., Morris, M., Baker, R., & Graham, H. (2007). Gait classification in children with cerebral palsy : a systematic review. Gait & Posture, 25(1), 140-152. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2006.01.003

This systematic review of the literature evaluates the validity of existing classifications of gait deviations in children with cerebral palsy (CP). Numerous efforts have been made to develop classification systems for gait in CP to assist in diagnos... Read More about Gait classification in children with cerebral palsy : a systematic review.

On the expression of joint moments during gait (2007)
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Schache, A., & Baker, R. (2007). On the expression of joint moments during gait. Gait & Posture, 25(3), 440-452. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2006.05.018

The purpose of the current study was to examine the effect of different reference frames on lower limb joint moments during gait with a view to identifying a recommended convention for clinical purposes. Data were collected from 10 subjects (nine abl... Read More about On the expression of joint moments during gait.

Differences in lower limb transverse plane joint moments during gait when expressed in two alternative reference frames (2007)
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Schache, A., Baker, R., & Vaughan, C. (2007). Differences in lower limb transverse plane joint moments during gait when expressed in two alternative reference frames. Journal of Biomechanics, 40(1), 9-19. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2005.12.003

When comparing previous studies that have measured the three-dimensional moments acting about the lower limb joints (either external moments or opposing internal joint moments) during able-bodied adult gait, significant variation is apparent in the p... Read More about Differences in lower limb transverse plane joint moments during gait when expressed in two alternative reference frames.

Perceptions of the impact of primary care organizations and the unified budget on GP prescribing: the iron fist in the velvet glove? (2007)
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Prosser, H., & Walley, T. (2007). Perceptions of the impact of primary care organizations and the unified budget on GP prescribing: the iron fist in the velvet glove?. Journal of Health Organization and Management, 21(1), 5-26. https://doi.org/10.1108/14777260710732231

Purpose: this qualitative study aims to examine key stakeholders' perspectives of primary care group/trust prescribing strategies. Within the context of general practice prescribing, the paper also debates the wider issue of whether GPs' prescribing... Read More about Perceptions of the impact of primary care organizations and the unified budget on GP prescribing: the iron fist in the velvet glove?.

Ethics approval, guarantees of quality, and the meddlesome editor (2007)
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Long, T., & Fallon, D. (2007). Ethics approval, guarantees of quality, and the meddlesome editor. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 16(8), 1398-1404. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2702.2006.01918.x

Aims. The authors aim to challenge accepted views about the dissemination of ethically acceptable research, presenting a case for adopting an alternative strategy. Background. A previous editorial proposed additional ethical censorship of articles... Read More about Ethics approval, guarantees of quality, and the meddlesome editor.

The role of reflection in the library and information sector: a systematic review (2007)
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Grant, M. (2007). The role of reflection in the library and information sector: a systematic review. Health Information and Libraries Journal, 24(3), 155-166. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1471-1842.2007.00731.x

Objectives: To systematically review published literature on the role of reflection in the library and information science sector. To identify examples of good practice and to investigate the reported contribution, if any, of reflection by library an... Read More about The role of reflection in the library and information sector: a systematic review.

Theorising the racial identity development of transracial adoptees : a symbolic interactionist perspective (2007)
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Patel, T. (2007). Theorising the racial identity development of transracial adoptees : a symbolic interactionist perspective. Adoption & fostering, 31(2), 32-43

In using the symbolic interactionist perspective, findings from an empirically informed British study carried out from 2000 to 2003, into the racial identity development of a small sample of adults who were transracially adopted as children is presen... Read More about Theorising the racial identity development of transracial adoptees : a symbolic interactionist perspective.

Caries prevalence four years after the end of a randomised controlled trial (2007)
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Pine, C., Curnow, M., Burnside, G., Nicholson, J., & Roberts, A. (2007). Caries prevalence four years after the end of a randomised controlled trial. Caries Research, 41(6), 431-436. https://doi.org/10.1159/000104800

This study measured dental caries in children after cessation of a 30-month randomised clinical trial in which the intervention group received supervised toothbrushing once a day at school with 1,000 ppm fluoride toothpaste and a home support package... Read More about Caries prevalence four years after the end of a randomised controlled trial.

A difficult choice (2007)
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Hollins Martin, C. (2007). A difficult choice. AIMS journal, 19(2), 9-11

Much of my working life has been spent as a midwife where I gradually became aware of authority/subordinate relationships within the workplace. As a practitioner these were part of everyday working life. It became clear to me that authority stru... Read More about A difficult choice.

Does a specific MR imaging protocol with a supine-lying subject replicate tarsal kinematics seen during upright standing? / Bildet ein spezifisches MR-Verfahren mit rücklings liegendem Probanden die tarsale Kinematik unter stehenden Bedingungen nach? (2007)
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Wolf, P., Stacoff, A., Liu, A., Arndt, A., Nester, C., Lundberg, A., & Stuessi, E. (2007). Does a specific MR imaging protocol with a supine-lying subject replicate tarsal kinematics seen during upright standing? / Bildet ein spezifisches MR-Verfahren mit rücklings liegendem Probanden die tarsale Kinematik unter stehenden Bedingungen nach?. Biomedical Engineering / Biomedizinische Technik, 52(4), 290-294. https://doi.org/10.1515/BMT.2007.049

Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging is becoming increasingly important in the study of foot biomechanics. Specific devices have been constructed to load and position the foot while the subject is lying supine in the scanner. The present study examines th... Read More about Does a specific MR imaging protocol with a supine-lying subject replicate tarsal kinematics seen during upright standing? / Bildet ein spezifisches MR-Verfahren mit rücklings liegendem Probanden die tarsale Kinematik unter stehenden Bedingungen nach?.