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The demise of the bank branch manager : the depersonalisation and disembedding of modern British banking
Thesis
Vik, P. The demise of the bank branch manager : the depersonalisation and disembedding of modern British banking. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis looked at the development of the role of the bank branch manager since the 1960s with the purpose of shedding light on the nature, drivers and impact of the transformation of British branch banking in this period. The analysis was based o... Read More about The demise of the bank branch manager : the depersonalisation and disembedding of modern British banking.

Improving the design of the curved rocker shoe for people with diabetes
Thesis
Chapman, J. Improving the design of the curved rocker shoe for people with diabetes. (Thesis). University of Salford

Introduction
Foot ulceration and re-ulceration are a serious problem in people with diabetes as the outcome can be lower limb amputation, reducing quality of life and increasing mortality. The pathogenesis of foot ulceration is multifactorial with n... Read More about Improving the design of the curved rocker shoe for people with diabetes.

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.

Defining hate
Thesis
Baghdadi, A. Defining hate. (Dissertation). University of Salford

This 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.

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.

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.

Determining the social and psychological reasons for the emergence of parkour and free running : an interpretive phenomenological analysis
Thesis
Wallace, M. Determining the social and psychological reasons for the emergence of parkour and free running : an interpretive phenomenological analysis. (Thesis). University of Salford

Parkour and free running are newly emerged high risk urbanised activities still relatively understudied. They don’t appear to be subject to rules and regulations with aims and objectives being unclear. There are no distinct signs of competition and y... Read More about Determining the social and psychological reasons for the emergence of parkour and free running : an interpretive phenomenological analysis.

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.

Through pedagogy to safety : A study to identify more productive pedagogies for teaching home chemical safety education interventions to primary school children
Thesis
Latham, G. Through pedagogy to safety : A study to identify more productive pedagogies for teaching home chemical safety education interventions to primary school children. (Thesis). University of Salford

Globally, accidental chemical poisonings account for the deaths of more than 35,000 children below the age of 15 annually. Chemical poisonings also cause many more children to endure disease and disability. A new Globally Harmonised System for Classi... Read More about Through pedagogy to safety : A study to identify more productive pedagogies for teaching home chemical safety education interventions to primary school children.

Student nurses in transition : Generating an evidence base for final placement learning-facilitation best practice
Thesis
Major, D. Student nurses in transition : Generating an evidence base for final placement learning-facilitation best practice. (Dissertation). University of Salford, Salford, UK

The recent review of United Kingdom pre-registration nursing education has prompted local evaluation studies of nursing curricula, in readiness for the introduction of new standards for pre-registration nursing education. This three-phased, mixed met... Read More about Student nurses in transition : Generating an evidence base for final placement learning-facilitation best practice.

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
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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.

Constructing professional identity in child protection : A comparative ethnography
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Leigh, J. Constructing professional identity in child protection : A comparative ethnography. (Thesis). University of Salford

This doctoral study explores what being a professional in child protection social work actually means to those working within this context. In an attempt to unravel the meaning of professional identity for social workers, I carried out an ethnography... Read More about Constructing professional identity in child protection : A comparative ethnography.

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.

Toothbrushing as a dyadic process : insights from novice caregivers and firstborn infants
Thesis
Elison, S. Toothbrushing as a dyadic process : insights from novice caregivers and firstborn infants. (Thesis). University of Salford

AIMS: The thesis explored influences on emergence of toothbrushing as a dyadic process through infancy with influences conceptualised throughout using Bronfenbrenner’s ecological model. Influences were used to develop methods to support novice mother... Read More about Toothbrushing as a dyadic process : insights from novice caregivers and firstborn infants.

A semiotic analysis of texts relevant to childhood bereavement
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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.