All Outputs (13)

The effects of body fat percentage on inter-vertebral spinal mobility control from hyperextension spinal orthoses (2012)
Thesis
Sa'ed Al Qaroot, B. The effects of body fat percentage on inter-vertebral spinal mobility control from hyperextension spinal orthoses. (Thesis). University of Salford

Hyperextension spinal orthoses are common modalities in treating vertebral fractures. Their objective is to retain the spine in a hyperextended position to offload the fractured vertebra(e) and allow healing. To date, accurate insight into the eff... Read More about The effects of body fat percentage on inter-vertebral spinal mobility control from hyperextension spinal orthoses.

Towards improved efficacy of exercise programmes in knee osteoarthritis (2012)
Thesis
AI-Khlaifat, L. Towards improved efficacy of exercise programmes in knee osteoarthritis. (Thesis). University of Salford

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a common musculoskeletal condition influenced by the load on the knee (i.e. External Knee Adduction Moment (EKAM)). Clinical guidelines recommend exercise and education with knee OA. Open kinetic chain strengthening exe... Read More about Towards improved efficacy of exercise programmes in knee osteoarthritis.

An ethnographic study of infection prevention and control practices in a mental health trust (2012)
Thesis
Hughes, J. An ethnographic study of infection prevention and control practices in a mental health trust. (Thesis). University of Salford

Health care associated infections are high on the National Health Service agenda due to associated increased morbidity and mortality rates and subsequently added pressure of reductionist performance targets. Failure to meet these results in financ... Read More about An ethnographic study of infection prevention and control practices in a mental health trust.

The effects of using a lateral wedge insole on knee loading during ascending and descending stairs (2012)
Thesis
Alshawabka, A. The effects of using a lateral wedge insole on knee loading during ascending and descending stairs. (Dissertation). University of Salford

Introduction: Stair climbing demands, compared to walking on level ground, a greater range of motion in the lower extremity accompanied by about six times more load on the knee joint. Consequently, pain while stair climbing is the first complaint i... Read More about The effects of using a lateral wedge insole on knee loading during ascending and descending stairs.

What are the personal and health care experiences of women with MS? (2012)
Thesis
Dawson, L. What are the personal and health care experiences of women with MS?. (Thesis). University of Salford

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a neurological condition with current statistics highlighting that, worldwide, women predominantly experience its impact at a rate of 4:1 (Jelinek, 2010). There are currently no medical cures for the illness and people ca... Read More about What are the personal and health care experiences of women with MS?.

Free swimming : impact on physical activity behaviour of a borough-wide population (2012)
Thesis
Allen, R. Free swimming : impact on physical activity behaviour of a borough-wide population. (Dissertation). University of Salford

Introduction: Appropriate pricing strategies are believed to reduce economic barriers to physical activity and enhance population-level participation. Aim: This thesis aimed to investigate the influence of a change in pricing strategy for swim... Read More about Free swimming : impact on physical activity behaviour of a borough-wide population.

Being believed and believing in : the impact of delegitimation on person centred care for people with chronic back pain (2012)
Thesis
Howarth, M. Being believed and believing in : the impact of delegitimation on person centred care for people with chronic back pain. (Thesis). University of Salford

Chronic back pain is an under researched area; the complexities of unseen pain in particular, present challenges to the sociological assumptions made about the concept of 'sickness'. The lack of Visible' signs and symptoms means that some people ar... Read More about Being believed and believing in : the impact of delegitimation on person centred care for people with chronic back pain.

Students academic expectations and experience during the first year of their undergraduate nursing programme (2012)
Thesis
Grant, J. (in press). Students academic expectations and experience during the first year of their undergraduate nursing programme. (Thesis). University of Salford

The thesis examines why first year nursing students leave their programme of study and the factors that influence whether they stay or leave. A descriptive, exploratory study design was undertaken using two survey instruments, the College Students Ex... Read More about Students academic expectations and experience during the first year of their undergraduate nursing programme.

Inequities in health and health care between provinces of Iran : promoting equitable health care resource allocation (2012)
Thesis
Babaie, M. Inequities in health and health care between provinces of Iran : promoting equitable health care resource allocation. (Thesis). University of Salford

Investigation of the influence of public expenditure on health lends support to the opinion that equitable distribution of financial resources would help to reduce inequities in health. This thesis set out to establish inequities in access to hea... Read More about Inequities in health and health care between provinces of Iran : promoting equitable health care resource allocation.

Students' academic expectations and experiences during the first year of their undergraduate nursing programme (2012)
Thesis
Grant, J. Students' academic expectations and experiences during the first year of their undergraduate nursing programme. (Thesis). University of Salford

The thesis examines why first year nursing students leave their programme of study and the factors that influence whether they stay or leave. A descriptive, exploratory study design was undertaken using two survey instruments, the College Students... Read More about Students' academic expectations and experiences during the first year of their undergraduate nursing programme.

Critical exploration of the role of the nurse lecturer in practice situated within an existing Higher Education Institution and NHS partnership (2012)
Thesis
Leigh, J. Critical exploration of the role of the nurse lecturer in practice situated within an existing Higher Education Institution and NHS partnership. (Thesis). University of Salford

The concepts and constructs of partnership and collaboration are increasingly becoming embedded critical success factors which influence the education of nurses from within the practice setting. Adopting a partnership and collaborative approach is... Read More about Critical exploration of the role of the nurse lecturer in practice situated within an existing Higher Education Institution and NHS partnership.

The development of self-confidence in undergraduate nursing students in Ireland (2012)
Thesis
Chesser-Smyth, P. The development of self-confidence in undergraduate nursing students in Ireland. (Thesis). University of Salford

Aim The aim of this research study was to establish the effects of classroom learning and clinical practice on the development of self-confidence amongst undergraduate nursing students in Ireland. Background Self-confidence underpins nurses' comp... Read More about The development of self-confidence in undergraduate nursing students in Ireland.

The use of medical grade honey to reduce the incidence of surgical wound infection : a randomised controlled feasibility trial (2012)
Thesis
Robson, V. The use of medical grade honey to reduce the incidence of surgical wound infection : a randomised controlled feasibility trial. (Thesis). University of Salford

Background: Patients having free tissue transfer for oral and oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma are susceptible to MRSA. There are many strategies to reduce wound infection rates such as hand washing policies antibiotics but NICE guidelines sug... Read More about The use of medical grade honey to reduce the incidence of surgical wound infection : a randomised controlled feasibility trial.