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Identifying and establishing consensus on competencies required by registered nurses working in Kenyan intensive care units: a modified Delphi study (2024)
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Waweru, B. (2024). Identifying and establishing consensus on competencies required by registered nurses working in Kenyan intensive care units: a modified Delphi study. (Thesis). University of Salford

Background Nurses form the largest professional group in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) workforce. Their proficiency in care delivery contributes to improved patient outcomes, reduced morbidity and mortality, and overall reduced cost of care. Many... Read More about Identifying and establishing consensus on competencies required by registered nurses working in Kenyan intensive care units: a modified Delphi study.

A realist evaluation of expert practices in education and care for children with special educational needs and disability (2024)
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Clarry, L. (2024). A realist evaluation of expert practices in education and care for children with special educational needs and disability. (Thesis). University of Salford

Background and Purpose There is a dearth of research into effective expert practices in the education and care of children and young people with special educational needs and disability, particularly regarding outcomes from interventions and the fac... Read More about A realist evaluation of expert practices in education and care for children with special educational needs and disability.

Understanding Intrinsic Risk Factors for Lateral Ankle Sprain in Military Recruits (2024)
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Alshammari, K. (2024). Understanding Intrinsic Risk Factors for Lateral Ankle Sprain in Military Recruits. (Thesis). University of Salford

Lateral ankle sprain (LAS) is a common injury among physically active individuals. This PhD study aims to identify the risk factors that contribute to the occurrence of LAS, with a specific focus on military recruits. The findings of this study wil... Read More about Understanding Intrinsic Risk Factors for Lateral Ankle Sprain in Military Recruits.

Emergency department crowding and its impact on the clinical care and mortality outcomes of stroke patients at the Tema General Hospital in Ghana (2024)
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Lartey, L. (2024). Emergency department crowding and its impact on the clinical care and mortality outcomes of stroke patients at the Tema General Hospital in Ghana. (Thesis). University of Salford

Stroke is a cardiovascular related disease that commonly presents at the emergency department (ED) with high mortality rates and lifelong disability. At the ED, overcrowding is a reported challenge that has impact on the outcome of patient care. Th... Read More about Emergency department crowding and its impact on the clinical care and mortality outcomes of stroke patients at the Tema General Hospital in Ghana.

#Feminist; An Analysis of the meaning and impact of Hashtag Feminism for Young Nigerian Women. (2024)
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Ayinde-Tukur [formerly Abubakiri], N. (2024). #Feminist; An Analysis of the meaning and impact of Hashtag Feminism for Young Nigerian Women. (Thesis). University of Salford

In recent years, the widespread use of social media, in all cultural contexts, has made them not only an instrument of entertainment, but also a way to communicate and disseminate ideas. This has become particularly important when it comes to the fem... Read More about #Feminist; An Analysis of the meaning and impact of Hashtag Feminism for Young Nigerian Women..

Maternal Antenatal Care Access and Attendance: A Qualitative Study of Midwives’ and Pregnant Women’s Experiences in Kilifi, Kenya (2024)
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Maina, R. (2024). Maternal Antenatal Care Access and Attendance: A Qualitative Study of Midwives’ and Pregnant Women’s Experiences in Kilifi, Kenya. (Thesis). University of Salford

Background: Antenatal care (ANC) protects against maternal morbidity and mortality. Maternal mortality remains unacceptably high in sub-Saharan African communities, which is strongly linked to low antenatal clinic attendance. Despite substantial ev... Read More about Maternal Antenatal Care Access and Attendance: A Qualitative Study of Midwives’ and Pregnant Women’s Experiences in Kilifi, Kenya.

Understanding energy justice through lived experiences in Zimbabwe (2023)
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Bentley, M. (2023). Understanding energy justice through lived experiences in Zimbabwe. (Thesis). University of Salford

The study aims to understand energy justice through the lived experiences of householders from Harare Metropolitan Province. In addition, the study further explores the energy services and drivers of energy poverty rarely accounted for within ener... Read More about Understanding energy justice through lived experiences in Zimbabwe.

Cultivate Quantitative Magnetic Resonance Imaging Methods to Measure Markers of Health and Translate to Large Scale Cohort Studies (2023)
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Fitzpatrick, J. (2023). Cultivate Quantitative Magnetic Resonance Imaging Methods to Measure Markers of Health and Translate to Large Scale Cohort Studies. (Thesis). University of Salford

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is an indispensable tool in healthcare and research, with a growing demand for its services. The appeal of MRI stems from its non-ionizing radiation nature, ability to generate high-resolution images of internal organ... Read More about Cultivate Quantitative Magnetic Resonance Imaging Methods to Measure Markers of Health and Translate to Large Scale Cohort Studies.

Mental Health & Universal Credit - Investigating Claimant Experiences (2023)
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Pardoe, J. (2023). Mental Health & Universal Credit - Investigating Claimant Experiences. (Thesis). University of Salford

Markedly as opposed to the reassuring ‘safety net’ moniker used at its inception, state welfare in the UK has become synonymous with narratives around dependency and worklessness, with loaded political rhetoric delivering accusations of malingering a... Read More about Mental Health & Universal Credit - Investigating Claimant Experiences.

“Their Normal is Just Different to Ours”: How Does Police Occupational Culture Contribute to Their Understanding of Autism? (2023)
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Hepworth, D. (2023). “Their Normal is Just Different to Ours”: How Does Police Occupational Culture Contribute to Their Understanding of Autism?. (Thesis). University of Salford

This exploratory, qualitative PhD study aimed to explore how police occupational culture theory can be used to view police behaviours and attitudes towards autism, and how autistic individuals perceive the police following experiences as suspects. P... Read More about “Their Normal is Just Different to Ours”: How Does Police Occupational Culture Contribute to Their Understanding of Autism?.

A Study of the Viability of Implementing a Child Development CounsellingProgrammefor Caregivers of Children with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)Aged 0–3 Yearsin Uganda (2023)
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Namukwaya, C. (2023). A Study of the Viability of Implementing a Child Development CounsellingProgrammefor Caregivers of Children with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)Aged 0–3 Yearsin Uganda. (Thesis). University of salford

Development remains an immediate problem of health concern in Uganda for children who are of lower economic status. Approximately 15,000 babies are born with sickle cell disease (SCD) in Uganda every year. Children with SCD have special healthcare n... Read More about A Study of the Viability of Implementing a Child Development CounsellingProgrammefor Caregivers of Children with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)Aged 0–3 Yearsin Uganda.

Factors influencing community-based advanced clinical practitioners maintaining their physical assessment skills: A qualitative study (2023)
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Oates, G. (2023). Factors influencing community-based advanced clinical practitioners maintaining their physical assessment skills: A qualitative study. (Thesis). University of Salford

Background: Numerous government White Papers have predicted significant health professional skills gaps in meeting patients’ needs within the National Health Service (NHS). Community advanced clinical practitioners (ACP) were identified as key skille... Read More about Factors influencing community-based advanced clinical practitioners maintaining their physical assessment skills: A qualitative study.

Intensive Filial Therapy With Brazilian Mothers and Their Children, Victims of Family Violence (2023)
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Gedge, H. (2023). Intensive Filial Therapy With Brazilian Mothers and Their Children, Victims of Family Violence. (Thesis). University of Salford

The shelter home where this research project took place is a charity founded in 2000 in Curitiba, Southern Brazil.The charity houses an average of 40 single mother families with their children per year in two residential care home... Read More about Intensive Filial Therapy With Brazilian Mothers and Their Children, Victims of Family Violence.

Voicing Violence: An Ethnography of Rural Punjabi Women (2023)
Thesis
Khan, S. (2023). Voicing Violence: An Ethnography of Rural Punjabi Women. (Thesis). The University of Salford

This ethnographic study presents a rich picture of the many forms of violence experienced by the women of rural Punjab, Pakistan. It gives voice to their perceptions of the reasons for such violence. Using qualitative methods combining in-depth int... Read More about Voicing Violence: An Ethnography of Rural Punjabi Women.

Intrinsic Risk Factors For Hip-Related Pain In Elite Rowers (2023)
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Arnold, E. (2023). Intrinsic Risk Factors For Hip-Related Pain In Elite Rowers. (Thesis). University of Salford

Background: The role of hip motion in relation to rowing performance has been well documented, yet the concept of hip health in rowers is poorly understood. In elite international rowing where high volumes of endurance training are critical to perfo... Read More about Intrinsic Risk Factors For Hip-Related Pain In Elite Rowers.

An Exploration of the Role of Neighbours in Providing Support and Care to Older People Living with Dementia in their own Homes (2023)
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Aneke, A. (2023). An Exploration of the Role of Neighbours in Providing Support and Care to Older People Living with Dementia in their own Homes. (Thesis). University of Salford

People now live longer because of improved health and medical sciences. However, ageing if often accompanied by various health and social challenges. Research suggests that as families become more geographically dispersed, there has been a reduction... Read More about An Exploration of the Role of Neighbours in Providing Support and Care to Older People Living with Dementia in their own Homes.

Strengthening educational advancement for enrolled nurses: Developing a new program framework for Uganda (2023)
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Mwizerwa, J. (2023). Strengthening educational advancement for enrolled nurses: Developing a new program framework for Uganda. (Thesis). University of Salford

Uganda has three pre-service program levels for entering nursing practice, the first of which is, the Enrolled Nurse (EN) and constitutes majority of Uganda’s nursing workforce. While these enrolled nurses constitute a substantial proportion of the n... Read More about Strengthening educational advancement for enrolled nurses: Developing a new program framework for Uganda.

A qualitative exploration of factors that influenced health literacy among women diagnosed with breast cancer in Kenya during their cancer journey (2023)
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Kassaman, D. (2023). A qualitative exploration of factors that influenced health literacy among women diagnosed with breast cancer in Kenya during their cancer journey. (Thesis). The University Of Salford

Background In Kenya, there are approximately 6,000 new breast cancer (BC) cases annually and 2,550 deaths. Approximately 80% of patients are diagnosed at advanced stages (III–IV), contributing to the high death rate. Research has shown that BC can b... Read More about A qualitative exploration of factors that influenced health literacy among women diagnosed with breast cancer in Kenya during their cancer journey.

An Investigative Study on University Students’ Knowledge and Attitudes towards the Food Dome in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (2023)
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Woodman, A. (2023). An Investigative Study on University Students’ Knowledge and Attitudes towards the Food Dome in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. (Thesis). University of Salford

Background: Similar to global and regional trends, Saudi students face significant behavioural changes as they leave their home environment, enter university, and develop new habits, which can include unhealthy diets, skipping meals, dining out, and... Read More about An Investigative Study on University Students’ Knowledge and Attitudes towards the Food Dome in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.