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Creative entrepreneurial start-ups in Greater Manchester (2016)
Presentation / Conference
McCourt, A., Griffiths, M., & Martin, P. (2016, March). Creative entrepreneurial start-ups in Greater Manchester. Presented at American Association of Geographers Annual Meeting, San Francisco

Executive function in relation to suicidal thinking (2016)
Presentation / Conference
Ong, E., Eachus, P., Tang, A., & Thompson, C. (2016, February). Executive function in relation to suicidal thinking. Presented at th Annual International Conference on Cognitive and Behavioral Psychology (CBP 2016), Singapore

Suicidal behaviour is a public health problem and there is increasing concern regarding the rise of such behaviour. Although past studies have identified the role of cognitive factors in suicide, little has been done to explore the cognitive processe... Read More about Executive function in relation to suicidal thinking.

The importance of education and training in effective resettlement (reentry) (2016)
Presentation / Conference
Hazel, N. (2016, January). The importance of education and training in effective resettlement (reentry). Presented at Prisoners' Education Trust Academic Symposium, South Bank University, London

Effective resettlement (reentry or aftercare) of children who have been incarcerated is a longstanding concern for policymakers and practitioners. Factors related to education provision have been shown to be significantly related to whether a child... Read More about The importance of education and training in effective resettlement (reentry).

What’s the problem? Risk assessment using the HSE stress management standards indicator (2016)
Presentation / Conference
Hudson, J. (2016, January). What’s the problem? Risk assessment using the HSE stress management standards indicator. Presented at Division of Occupational Psychology Annual Conference 2016, Nottingham

Psychosocial work stressors, such as excessive demands or insufficient manager support, have been consistently linked with a range of negative psychological and physical outcomes. However, to tackle stress-related issues employers need to know which... Read More about What’s the problem? Risk assessment using the HSE stress management standards indicator.

The STarT Back Tool : Physiotherapist experience and perceptions of its clinical utility (2015)
Presentation / Conference
Woods, E., & Gaskell, L. (2015, October). The STarT Back Tool : Physiotherapist experience and perceptions of its clinical utility. Poster presented at Physiotherapy UK 2015, Liverpool, UK

The study highlighted the importance of a robust training prior to and during the implementation of the SBT and a stratified approach to care within physiotherapy departments.

Mental health needs of the transgender population and SOFFAs (Significant Others, Friends, Families & Allies) (2015)
Presentation / Conference
Collier, E., Ashmore, R., Pippa, W., & Carol, W. (2015, September). Mental health needs of the transgender population and SOFFAs (Significant Others, Friends, Families & Allies). Presented at 21st International Network for Psychiatric Nursing Research, Manchester

Workshop aims to explore the: mental health needs of transgender people, and challenges, both personal and professional, in meeting these needs. Outcomes Participants will be able to: Define what is meant by the term transgender; Identify the r... Read More about Mental health needs of the transgender population and SOFFAs (Significant Others, Friends, Families & Allies).

Developing and evaluating Christmas events for people with dementia (2015)
Presentation / Conference
Collins, T. (2015, September). Developing and evaluating Christmas events for people with dementia. Presented at Human rights and dementia conference, University of Salford, MediaCity UK campus

The Royal Voluntary Service (RVS) (2012) reports that many older people are likely to be alone over the Christmas period. This may be particularly difficult for older people living with dementia and their carers who may feel especially isolated and m... Read More about Developing and evaluating Christmas events for people with dementia.

Cognitive style : a validation study using brain imaging and eye movements (2015)
Presentation / Conference
Lambert, S., Bendall, R., Galpin, A., Marrow, L., & Cassidy, S. (2015, September). Cognitive style : a validation study using brain imaging and eye movements. Poster presented at British Psychological Society Psychobiology Section Annual General Meeting, Windermere

Trial-trial temporal variability in upper limb functional task performance differentiates amputees from controls and decreases with practice (2015)
Presentation / Conference
Major, M., Stine, R., Heckathorne, C., Thies, S., Sobuh, M., Galpin, A., …Kenney, L. (2015, August). Trial-trial temporal variability in upper limb functional task performance differentiates amputees from controls and decreases with practice. Presented at 39th Annual Conference of the American Society of Biomechanics, Columbus, Ohio

Toward a global eHealth observatory for nursing (2015)
Presentation / Conference
Bartz, C., Hardiker, N., & Coenen, A. (2015, August). Toward a global eHealth observatory for nursing. Poster presented at MEDINFO 2015, São Paulo, Brazil

This poster summarizes a review of existing health observatories and proposes a new entity for nursing. A nursing eHealth observatory would be an authoritative and respected source of eHealth information that would support nursing decision-making and... Read More about Toward a global eHealth observatory for nursing.

Re-igniting black feminist theory in social work education (2015)
Presentation / Conference
Hesk, G., & Shannon, M. (2015, July). Re-igniting black feminist theory in social work education. Presented at Social Work Education and Research Across Boundaries, The Open University, Milton Keynes

Social work programmes are intended to replicate the emancipation and liberation of marginalised groups in society. A crucial part of our role as educators, is to equip students with a range of tools in order to do their tasks well. Black Feminism ha... Read More about Re-igniting black feminist theory in social work education.

A hive approach to EBLIP : results and reflections (2015)
Presentation / Conference
Brettle, A., & Maden, M. (2015, July). A hive approach to EBLIP : results and reflections. Poster presented at 8th International Evidence Based Library and Information Practice Conference, Brisbane, Australia

How should occupational therapy respond to widening participation strategy? (2015)
Presentation / Conference
Collins, B. (2015, June). How should occupational therapy respond to widening participation strategy?. Poster presented at College of Occupational Therapists 39th Annual Conference & Exhibition and Specialist Section – Work Annual Conference, Brighton, United Kingdom

In August 2014, Health Education England (HEE) (who commission occupational therapy education in England) presented “Widening Participation: It Matters” for consultation. The strategy document sets out targets to attract and retain students from... Read More about How should occupational therapy respond to widening participation strategy?.

Inclusive education in occupational therapy : how could we make a difference? (2015)
Presentation / Conference
Collins, B. (2015, June). Inclusive education in occupational therapy : how could we make a difference?. Poster presented at College of Occupational Therapists 39th Annual Conference & Exhibition and Specialist Section – Work Annual Conference, Brighton, United Kingdom

Occupational therapy has long articulated a commitment to social justice (e.g. Townsend 1993). Social justice is also key throughout inclusive education literature (Hockings 2010). Likewise, cultural awareness and competence are core to both occu... Read More about Inclusive education in occupational therapy : how could we make a difference?.

Using social media in research (2015)
Presentation / Conference
Robinson, L., Hill, C., Stein-Hodgkins, J., Shires, G., Wray, J., Griffiths, M., …Hilton, B. (2015, June). Using social media in research. Poster presented at UKRC : Clinical Imaging, Liverpool, UK

Aims/Objectives: To identify the advantages and limitations of using Social Media in radiography research and propose a guideline for good practice. Content of Presentation: This e-poster will use one example - the Word of Mouth Mammography e-Network... Read More about Using social media in research.