All Outputs (25)

Communicating energy vulnerability : an exploration of energy advice within and beyond formal settings (2020)
Thesis
Butler, D. Communicating energy vulnerability : an exploration of energy advice within and beyond formal settings. (Thesis). University of Salford

The purpose of this study is to generate a better understanding of the role of energy-related advice and support – an area that has been regarded as underexplored and undervalued, yet a critical part of the package of efforts to tackle fuel poverty.... Read More about Communicating energy vulnerability : an exploration of energy advice within and beyond formal settings.

An exploration of neighbourhood team members experiences of the transition from traditional health and social care teams to integrated care systems, within a defined health and social care economy (2020)
Thesis
Marshall, K. An exploration of neighbourhood team members experiences of the transition from traditional health and social care teams to integrated care systems, within a defined health and social care economy. (Thesis). University of Salford

The UK is undergoing changes in the demographics and epidemiology of the population. To tackle this, successive UK governments have introduced policies focused on transforming health and social care from its traditional forms into integrated care sys... Read More about An exploration of neighbourhood team members experiences of the transition from traditional health and social care teams to integrated care systems, within a defined health and social care economy.

South Asian Indian patients’ perspective of the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) interventions for depression in Primary Care : a qualitative & grounded theory analysis study (2020)
Thesis
Johnson, G. South Asian Indian patients’ perspective of the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) interventions for depression in Primary Care : a qualitative & grounded theory analysis study. (Thesis). University Of Salford

Background Mental Health is paramount to personal wellbeing, building relationships and making contributions to society, (Thornicroft, Rugerri & Goldberg, 2013). With the population of the United Kingdom constantly changing over the past decades, pr... Read More about South Asian Indian patients’ perspective of the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) interventions for depression in Primary Care : a qualitative & grounded theory analysis study.

To err is human : an exploration of the implementation of the Duty of Candour (2020)
Thesis
Barton, J. To err is human : an exploration of the implementation of the Duty of Candour. (Thesis). University of Salford

Aim of the study: to conduct qualitative research that considers the impact of the Duty of Candour legislation within healthcare. Background: the concerns and complaints raised by a persistent group of patients and families, linked with increased... Read More about To err is human : an exploration of the implementation of the Duty of Candour.

The limits of choice : how community midwives negotiate choice in and of their practice (2020)
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Cameron, H. The limits of choice : how community midwives negotiate choice in and of their practice. (Thesis). University of Salford

This study explored the ways in which community midwives negotiate competing discourses when supporting choice in pregnancy and birth. The ways in which choice was presented to pregnant women by NHS Trusts providing maternity services, via their info... Read More about The limits of choice : how community midwives negotiate choice in and of their practice.

The association between running kinematics and common overuse injuries in runners : implications for injury and rehabilitation (2020)
Thesis
Bramah, C. The association between running kinematics and common overuse injuries in runners : implications for injury and rehabilitation. (Thesis). University of Salford

Background: Running related injuries are influenced by a complex interaction between multiple factors. Running kinematic patterns represent one such factor which will influence the load applied to musculoskeletal structures during each foot contact o... Read More about The association between running kinematics and common overuse injuries in runners : implications for injury and rehabilitation.

Triggering and measuring neural response indicative of inhibition in humans during conversations with virtual humans (2020)
Thesis
Ahamba, G. Triggering and measuring neural response indicative of inhibition in humans during conversations with virtual humans. (Thesis). University of Salford

The aim of this PhD was to determine if a confrontational virtual human can evoke a response in the prefrontal cortex, indicative of inhibiting an antisocial response. It follows previous studies by Aleksandra Landowska (2018) and Schilbach (2016) de... Read More about Triggering and measuring neural response indicative of inhibition in humans during conversations with virtual humans.

Caring for adolescents with acute and complex mental health needs in hospital settings : conceptualising and enabling nursing identity, task and intervention (2020)
Thesis
identity, task and intervention. (Thesis). University of Salford

Background: Adolescent psychiatric intensive care units (PICU) play a significant role in child and adolescent mental health care pathways, not just in the UK but across Europe. Prior to the papers included in this thesis, there was no primary resear... Read More about Caring for adolescents with acute and complex mental health needs in hospital settings : conceptualising and enabling nursing identity, task and intervention.

Managers’ and clinical leads' perspectives of a co-production model for community mental health service improvement in the NHS : a case study (2020)
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Bamber, H. Managers’ and clinical leads' perspectives of a co-production model for community mental health service improvement in the NHS : a case study. (Thesis). University of Salford

This study evaluated a co-production model used in a National Health Service (NHS) Trust, in England which was introduced due to increased workloads and reduced resources. Through reviewing drivers/challenges and determining staff knowledge, skills,... Read More about Managers’ and clinical leads' perspectives of a co-production model for community mental health service improvement in the NHS : a case study.

Investigating flow facilitated by art-making, and potential implications on identity, conflict and wellbeing (2020)
Thesis
Ingleton, H. Investigating flow facilitated by art-making, and potential implications on identity, conflict and wellbeing. (Thesis). University of Salford

The aim of this research is to explore the facilitation, experience and measurement of flow (Csikszentmihaly, 1979), and group flow in particular, through individual and collaborative creating and to note the potential implications of this for identi... Read More about Investigating flow facilitated by art-making, and potential implications on identity, conflict and wellbeing.

Female patient violence experienced by qualified nurses working in an inpatient psychiatric department in Al Amal Complex for Mental Health (Riyadh) Hospital (2020)
Thesis
Alanazi, B. Female patient violence experienced by qualified nurses working in an inpatient psychiatric department in Al Amal Complex for Mental Health (Riyadh) Hospital. (Thesis). University of Salford

Psychiatric nurses are considered the most vulnerable healthcare workers in terms of encountering violence, and this trend is rising. Violence in the workplace poses a threat to the physical, emotional and psychological wellbeing of nursing staff, an... Read More about Female patient violence experienced by qualified nurses working in an inpatient psychiatric department in Al Amal Complex for Mental Health (Riyadh) Hospital.

A qualitative study to critically explore the socio-ecological determinants influencing screening mammography uptake amongst Kerala migrant women in the United Arab Emirates (2020)
Thesis
in the United Arab Emirates. (Thesis). University of Salford

Background Significant evidence demonstrates that undergoing screening mammography, is effective in detecting breast cancer early enabling better treatment and longer survival. Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among females in Keral... Read More about A qualitative study to critically explore the socio-ecological determinants influencing screening mammography uptake amongst Kerala migrant women in the United Arab Emirates.

The biomechanical changes during sport-specific tasks and different commercially available footwear in individuals following meniscectomy (2020)
Thesis
Walters, V. The biomechanical changes during sport-specific tasks and different commercially available footwear in individuals following meniscectomy. (Thesis). University of Salford

Injuries to the meniscus are common particularly in sporting individuals. Traumatic meniscal tears typically occur due to a high impact twisting action on a planted foot, which can be seen in sports such as basketball, football and skiing. Competitiv... Read More about The biomechanical changes during sport-specific tasks and different commercially available footwear in individuals following meniscectomy.

A hermeneutic phenomenological exploration of nurses' experience: positive behaviour support (2020)
Thesis
Savarimuthu, D. A hermeneutic phenomenological exploration of nurses' experience: positive behaviour support. (Thesis). Salford University

This thesis explores the experience of registered nurses in relation to Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) in a mental health organisation. PBS has developed into an important, effective, and useful framework in delivering care for individuals with lea... Read More about A hermeneutic phenomenological exploration of nurses' experience: positive behaviour support.

Duplex ultrasound assessment of early-stage peripheral artery disease in the lower limbs of Zimbabwean diabetic patients (2020)
Thesis
Tityiwe, J. Duplex ultrasound assessment of early-stage peripheral artery disease in the lower limbs of Zimbabwean diabetic patients. (Thesis). University of Salford

Keywords: Spectral Doppler imaging, peak systolic velocity, pulsatility index, vessel diameter, resistive index, nitrite, nitric oxide, systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure. Objectives: i) To determine the repeatability of ultrasound... Read More about Duplex ultrasound assessment of early-stage peripheral artery disease in the lower limbs of Zimbabwean diabetic patients.

A new standard in testing mattresses for use in x-ray imaging : developing, validating and using a novel method to test x-ray mattresses for pressure ulcer development, radiation dosimetry and image quality (2020)
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Alresheedi, N. A new standard in testing mattresses for use in x-ray imaging : developing, validating and using a novel method to test x-ray mattresses for pressure ulcer development, radiation dosimetry and image quality. (Thesis). University of Salford

Background In hospitals, patients often undergo X-ray imaging while lying on a mattress. Therefore, mattresses must have low X-ray attenuation properties to minimise radiation dose to the patient. Mattresses should create no artifacts within the X-... Read More about A new standard in testing mattresses for use in x-ray imaging : developing, validating and using a novel method to test x-ray mattresses for pressure ulcer development, radiation dosimetry and image quality.

Walking, talking and sensing community : lived experiences of a multi-ethnic neighbourhood (2020)
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Newton, D. Walking, talking and sensing community : lived experiences of a multi-ethnic neighbourhood. (Thesis). University of Salford

In an ever more ethnically diverse UK, debates about migration, difference, place and community have become more pronounced. Urban areas in the UK have seen significant changes in patterns of immigration, while new areas of diversity have emerged in... Read More about Walking, talking and sensing community : lived experiences of a multi-ethnic neighbourhood.

Exploring socio-cultural factors that influence maternal mortality and perceived strategies for its reduction in south eastern Nigeria (2020)
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Oko Uka, J. Exploring socio-cultural factors that influence maternal mortality and perceived strategies for its reduction in south eastern Nigeria. (Thesis). University of Salford

Background: The risk of a woman dying from avoidable complications during pregnancy and childbirth has declined significantly in high income-countries but has remained unacceptably high in most of the middle- and low-income countries. In Nigeria, pre... Read More about Exploring socio-cultural factors that influence maternal mortality and perceived strategies for its reduction in south eastern Nigeria.

It’s my life : staying in control. Developing a school-based intervention to facilitate adolescent behaviour change with respect to alcohol consumption (2020)
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Bragg, J. It’s my life : staying in control. Developing a school-based intervention to facilitate adolescent behaviour change with respect to alcohol consumption. (Thesis). University of Salford

Trends in adolescent alcohol consumption are declining, however remain a cause for concern. Research evidences a relationship between alcohol-related mortality and socioeconomic deprivation, more disadvantaged social groups tending to experience disp... Read More about It’s my life : staying in control. Developing a school-based intervention to facilitate adolescent behaviour change with respect to alcohol consumption.

Biomechanical determinants of injury risk and performance during change of direction : implications for screening and intervention (2020)
Thesis
Dos'Santos, T. Biomechanical determinants of injury risk and performance during change of direction : implications for screening and intervention. (Thesis). University of Salford

Changing direction is a key action linked to successful performance in multidirectional sports, but also an action associated with non-contact anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. Despite the importance of directional changes for sports per... Read More about Biomechanical determinants of injury risk and performance during change of direction : implications for screening and intervention.