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‘Breaking the rules’ in baby-feeding practice in the UK: deviance and good practice? (2006)
Journal Article
Furber, C. M., & Thomson, A. M. (2006). ‘Breaking the rules’ in baby-feeding practice in the UK: deviance and good practice?. Midwifery, 22(4), 365-376. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2005.12.005

Objective to discover the views of midwives in relation to baby feeding. Design and method qualitative using grounded theory. Data collection used in-depth interviews with 30 midwives who volunteered to participate. Field notes of the interactio... Read More about ‘Breaking the rules’ in baby-feeding practice in the UK: deviance and good practice?.

Understanding social work research (2006)
Book
McLaughlin, H. (2006). Understanding social work research. London: Sage Publications Ltd

This excellent new textbook offers a comprehensive introduction to the nature of social work research. The book clearly demonstrates how research-mindedness is key to improving individual and collective social work practice, helping practitioners to... Read More about Understanding social work research.

The costs and effectiveness of information skills training and mediated searching: quantitative results from the EMPIRIC project (2006)
Journal Article
Brettle, A., Hulme, C., & Ormandy, P. (2006). The costs and effectiveness of information skills training and mediated searching: quantitative results from the EMPIRIC project. Health Information and Libraries Journal, 23(4), 239-247. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1471-1842.2006.00670.x

Objectives: To compare the effectiveness and costs of providing information for patient care via librarian-mediated searches and information-skills training. Methods: A questionnaire survey to library staff and health professionals in the North Wes... Read More about The costs and effectiveness of information skills training and mediated searching: quantitative results from the EMPIRIC project.

Quantification of patella position by ultrasound scanning and its criterion validity (2006)
Journal Article
Herrington, L., McEwan, I., & Thom, J. (2006). Quantification of patella position by ultrasound scanning and its criterion validity. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ultrasmedbio.2006.07.012

Altered position of the patella has been associated with patellofemoral joint pain. The main techniques used for assessment of position are either expensive or invasive; there are limited reports of the use of ultrasound (US) scanning to assess patel... Read More about Quantification of patella position by ultrasound scanning and its criterion validity.

Problem-based learning within occupational therapy education (2006)
Journal Article
Davys, D., & Pope, K. (2006). Problem-based learning within occupational therapy education. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 69(12), 572-574

The Directorate of Occupational Therapy at Salford University adopted a modified Problem Based Learning (PBL) approach within the newly validated programme in March 2004 to ensure that students have training that deems them fit for practice in today’... Read More about Problem-based learning within occupational therapy education.

A method for comparing manual muscle strength measurements with joint moments during walking (2006)
Journal Article
Fosang, A., & Baker, R. (2006). A method for comparing manual muscle strength measurements with joint moments during walking. Gait & Posture, 24(4), 406-411. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2005.09.015

This paper describes a protocol for dynamometer assisted manual muscle testing of the major muscle groups of the lower extremity and its application to 11 able-bodied children who also had conventional gait analysis to obtain joint kinetics. Data fro... Read More about A method for comparing manual muscle strength measurements with joint moments during walking.

P16 Healthy passive cigarette smokers have increased pulmonary alveolar permeability (2006)
Journal Article
Beadsmoore, C., Cheow, H., Szczepura, K., Ruparelia, P., & Peters, A. (2006). P16 Healthy passive cigarette smokers have increased pulmonary alveolar permeability. Nuclear Medicine Communications, 27(12), 1027-1028. https://doi.org/10.1097/00006231-200612000-00067

Background and aim To determine whether passive smoking has a measurable effect on lung function in otherwise healthy subjects? There is current interest concerning passive smoking but no objective evidence showing that it has any impact on lung func... Read More about P16 Healthy passive cigarette smokers have increased pulmonary alveolar permeability.

Granulocyte trafficking in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (2006)
Journal Article
Ruparelia, P., Szczepura, K., Bilton, D., Peters, A., & Chilvers, E. (2006). Granulocyte trafficking in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Thorax, 61(Sup. 2), ii108-ii109

Introduction: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an inflammatory condition of the airways characterised by intense neutrophilia. We have used sub-imaging doses of 111 indium (111In) labelled granulocytes and high sensitivity whole body c... Read More about Granulocyte trafficking in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Shaping the future for primary care education and training project. Finding the evidence for education and training to deliver integrated health and social care: the project experience (2006)
Report
Holland, K. (2006). Shaping the future for primary care education and training project. Finding the evidence for education and training to deliver integrated health and social care: the project experience

The aim of the project is primarily to identify the evidence base for the current and future education and training requirements of the health and social care workforce to deliver integrated health and social care services in the North West of Englan... Read More about Shaping the future for primary care education and training project. Finding the evidence for education and training to deliver integrated health and social care: the project experience.

Counselling older people: what can we learn from the research evidence? (2006)
Journal Article
Brettle, A., & Hill, A. (2006). Counselling older people: what can we learn from the research evidence?. Journal of Social Work Practice, 20(3), 281-297. https://doi.org/10.1080/02650530600931807

This paper reports on a systematic review aimed at providing a reliable overview of the effectiveness, appropriateness and feasibility of counselling older people. Papers were located from a wide range of sources to ensure comprehensive coverage of t... Read More about Counselling older people: what can we learn from the research evidence?.

An evaluation of a nurse led unit: an action research study (2006)
Report
Williamson, T., Rawle, A., Bacon, E., Cooper, E., Davies, N., Eastwood, J., …Whitworth, J. (2006). An evaluation of a nurse led unit: an action research study

This study is an exemplar of working in a participatory way with members of the public and health and social care practitioners as co-researchers. A Nurse Consultant Older People working in a nurse-led bed, intermediate care facility in a community h... Read More about An evaluation of a nurse led unit: an action research study.

Why did GPs prescribe rofecoxib? A qualitative study of uptake of a new drug (2006)
Journal Article
Prosser, H. (2006). Why did GPs prescribe rofecoxib? A qualitative study of uptake of a new drug

The first Cox-2 selective non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) in the UK, rofecoxib (Vioxx), was launched in August 1999. However, in September 2004 it was withdrawn from the international market because of concerns about its cardiovascular s... Read More about Why did GPs prescribe rofecoxib? A qualitative study of uptake of a new drug.

Ketamine use : minimising problems and maximising pleasure (2006)
Journal Article
Moore, K., & Measham, F. (2006). Ketamine use : minimising problems and maximising pleasure. Drugs and Alcohol Today, 6(3), 29-32. https://doi.org/10.1108/17459265200600047

In January 2006 ketamine shifted from medical regulation through the Medicines Act to a Class C drug through an amendment to the Misuse of Drugs Act. In the debate surrounding this criminalisation, interest has grown in prevalence and patterns of ket... Read More about Ketamine use : minimising problems and maximising pleasure.

Energetic versus sthenic optimality criteria for gymnastic movement synthesis (2006)
Journal Article
Leboeuf, F., Bessonnet, G., Seguin, P., & Lacouture, P. (2006). Energetic versus sthenic optimality criteria for gymnastic movement synthesis. Multibody System Dynamics, 16(3), 213-236. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11044-006-9024-4

Dynamic synthesis of human movements raises the question of the selection of a suitable performance criterion able to generate proper dynamic behaviors. Two quite different criteria are likely to be appropriate candidates: the minimum effort cost (... Read More about Energetic versus sthenic optimality criteria for gymnastic movement synthesis.

Anti-social behaviour intensive family support projects: an evaluation of six pioneering projects (2006)
Report
Nixon, J., Parr, S., & Sanderson, D. (2006). Anti-social behaviour intensive family support projects: an evaluation of six pioneering projects

This is a summary document of the two year evaluation which examines the impact of such projects in terms of costs and benefits, effectiveness and lessons for dissemination. The main report is available from the link in the right hand panel. The i... Read More about Anti-social behaviour intensive family support projects: an evaluation of six pioneering projects.

The variability in accuracy of the Rolimeter in assessing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) laxity as tested by users of different experience (2006)
Journal Article
Arbuthnot, J., Stables, G., Hatcher, J., & McNicholas, M. (2006). The variability in accuracy of the Rolimeter in assessing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) laxity as tested by users of different experience. Journal of bone and joint surgery. British volume. Orthopaedic proceedings, 88-B(SupIII), 386

Introduction: Instrumented arthrometry is a widely used technique for the quantification of cruciate ligament laxity. It is used both before and after surgery. The Rolimeter(Aircast, Europe) is used in such scenarios. It has several advantages over i... Read More about The variability in accuracy of the Rolimeter in assessing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) laxity as tested by users of different experience.