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Optimizing squat technique (2007)
Journal Article
Comfort, P., & Kasim, P. (2007). Optimizing squat technique. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 29(6), 10-13. https://doi.org/10.1519/00126548-200712000-00001

There are many variations of the squat technique, including stance width, foot positioning, and squat depth. However, research indicates that the optimal squat technique is a wide stance (≥ shoulder width) with natural foot positioning, unrestricted... Read More about Optimizing squat technique.

A sociological analysis of patients' experiences of day surgery (2007)
Thesis
Mottram, A. A sociological analysis of patients' experiences of day surgery. (Thesis). University of Manchester

THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER ABSTRACT OF THESIS submitted by ……Anne Mottram……………………………. For the Degree of Ph.D.….……………………………………….…….… Title: A Sociological Analysis of Patients’ Experiences of Day Surgery Month and Year of submission … Decemb... Read More about A sociological analysis of patients' experiences of day surgery.

The effect of stress on the expression of the amyloid precursor protein in rat brain (2007)
Journal Article
Sayer, R., Robertson, D., J.K. Balfour, D., C. Breen, K., & A. Stewart, C. (2008). The effect of stress on the expression of the amyloid precursor protein in rat brain. Neuroscience Letters, 431(6), 197-200. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neulet.2007.11.032

The abnormal processing of the amyloid precursor protein (APP) is a pivotal event in the development of the unique pathology that defines Alzheimer's disease (AD). Stress, and the associated increase in corticosteroids, appear to accelerate brain age... Read More about The effect of stress on the expression of the amyloid precursor protein in rat brain.

Evaluating information skills training in health libraries: a systematic review (2007)
Journal Article
Brettle, A. (2007). Evaluating information skills training in health libraries: a systematic review. Health Information and Libraries Journal, 24(Suppl), 18-37. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1471-1842.2007.00740.x

Introduction : Systematic reviews have shown that there is limited evidence to demonstrate that the information literacy training health librarians provide is effective in improving clinicians’ information skills or has an impact on patient care.... Read More about Evaluating information skills training in health libraries: a systematic review.

Gender-specific in vivo measurement of the structural and mechanical properties of the human patellar tendon (2007)
Journal Article
Onambele, G., Burgess, K., & Pearson, S. (2007). Gender-specific in vivo measurement of the structural and mechanical properties of the human patellar tendon. Journal of Orthopaedic Research, 25(12), 1635-1642. https://doi.org/10.1002/jor.20404

Human patellar tendon stress (σ), strain (ε), stiffness (K), and tensile or Young's modulus (E), are determined in vivo through voluntary isometric contractions monitored with B-mode ultrasonography. The limitations in previous studies are: (1) they... Read More about Gender-specific in vivo measurement of the structural and mechanical properties of the human patellar tendon.

Primary PCI and the role of the 'thrombolysis nurse' : Threat or opportunity (2007)
Journal Article
Gamon, R., Jones, I., Whitmore, J., Charnley, L., & Coleman, L. (2007). Primary PCI and the role of the 'thrombolysis nurse' : Threat or opportunity. British Journal of Cardiac Nursing, 2(12), 580-587. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjca.2007.2.12.27734

While particular titles and job roles vary, acute cardiac nurses or ‘thrombolysis nurses’ have been highly influential in ensuring patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction receive thrombolysis therapy with the minimum delay. If primar... Read More about Primary PCI and the role of the 'thrombolysis nurse' : Threat or opportunity.

North housing market area Gypsy and Traveller accommodation needs assessment : Executive summary (2007)
Report
Brown, P., Scullion, L., & Niner, P. (2007). North housing market area Gypsy and Traveller accommodation needs assessment : Executive summary

This executive summary provides the north housing market area Gypsy and Traveller accommodation needs assessment. A number of local authorities across the North Housing Market area (East Staffordshire Borough, Newcastle under Lyme Borough, Stafford B... Read More about North housing market area Gypsy and Traveller accommodation needs assessment : Executive summary.

North housing market area Gypsy and Traveller accommodation needs assessment : Final report (2007)
Report
Brown, P., Scullion, L., & Niner, P. (2007). North housing market area Gypsy and Traveller accommodation needs assessment : Final report

This report presents the findings of an assessment of the accommodation needs of Gypsies and Travellers across the North Staffordshire sub-regional area. The research and report were commissioned by the North Staffordshire Partner authorities (Eas... Read More about North housing market area Gypsy and Traveller accommodation needs assessment : Final report.

Rheumatoid arthritis patients' experiences of wearing therapeutic footwear - A qualitative investigation (2007)
Journal Article
Williams, A., Nester, C., & Ravey, M. (2007). Rheumatoid arthritis patients' experiences of wearing therapeutic footwear - A qualitative investigation. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 8(104), https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2474-8-104

Background: Specialist 'therapeutic' footwear is recommended for patients with diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA) as a beneficial intervention for reducing foot pain, improving foot health, and increasing general mobility. However, many pat... Read More about Rheumatoid arthritis patients' experiences of wearing therapeutic footwear - A qualitative investigation.

Revisiting Lancaster : more things that every social work student should know (2007)
Journal Article
Myers, J. (2007). Revisiting Lancaster : more things that every social work student should know. Social Work Education, 27(2), 203-211. https://doi.org/10.1080/02615470701709709

It has been argued previously that social work students need to understand what is known about those people who sexually offend and abuse in order to provide adequate services to both victims/survivors and offenders/abusers. This article explores ho... Read More about Revisiting Lancaster : more things that every social work student should know.

Peer observation : a tool for continuing professional development (2007)
Journal Article
Davys, D., & Jones, V. (2007). Peer observation : a tool for continuing professional development. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 14(11), 489-493

Peer observation has been advocated as a means of monitoring and improving the quality of teaching within Higher Education, whilst peer support and review have been used to provide feedback and monitoring within the clinical context. The process o... Read More about Peer observation : a tool for continuing professional development.

The educational and practice tensions in preparing pre-registration nurses to become future health promoters : a small scale explorative study (2007)
Journal Article
Holt, M., & Warne, T. (2007). The educational and practice tensions in preparing pre-registration nurses to become future health promoters : a small scale explorative study. Nurse Education in Practice, 7(6), 373-380. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nepr.2006.11.009

Over the past three decades health policy within the United Kingdom (UK) has consistently acknowledged the potential for nurses to contribute to the health of individuals and communities. The educational curricular of pre and post registration nursin... Read More about The educational and practice tensions in preparing pre-registration nurses to become future health promoters : a small scale explorative study.

Support for bereaved parents following the death of a child from cancer (2007)
Thesis
Roberts, S. Support for bereaved parents following the death of a child from cancer. (Thesis). University of Salford

One in 600 children develops cancer before the age of 15 (Cancer-UK 2004). The focus on providing supportive care throughout the course of a child's treatment is rightly prioritised. However, the provision of effective bereavement care must not be... Read More about Support for bereaved parents following the death of a child from cancer.

The affect of grip width on bench press performance and risk of injury (2007)
Journal Article
Green, C., & Comfort, P. (2007). The affect of grip width on bench press performance and risk of injury. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 29(5), 10-14. https://doi.org/10.1519/00126548-200710000-00001

Bodybuilders, athletes, and recreational lifters select a grip width during the bench press that they believe will produce a greater force output. Research has demonstrated that a wide grip (> 1.5 biacromial width) may increase the risk of shoulder i... Read More about The affect of grip width on bench press performance and risk of injury.

The use of simulation as a teaching and learning approach to support practice learning (2007)
Journal Article
approach to support practice learning. Nurse Education in Practice, 8(1), 5-8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nepr.2007.08.001

Simulation is an approach to teaching and learning which is gaining a greater emphasis within nurse education. This has been fuelled by the Nursing and Midwifery Council's (NMC) decision to identify a baseline standard for using simulation safely and... Read More about The use of simulation as a teaching and learning approach to support practice learning.

The 'saying hello' project report (2007)
Report
Johnson, M., Ryan, J., Shardlow, S., Walmsley, B., Williamson, T., Yates-Bolton, N., …Waywell, P. (2007). The 'saying hello' project report

The ‘Saying Hello’ study was a three and half year study which was completed in July 2007. This was a joint venture conducted with Age Concern Wigan Borough together with a group of older volunteer co-researchers. The study aims were to: •investigat... Read More about The 'saying hello' project report.