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Taking sides with Swedish protesters : gaining and maintaining trust in the field (2020)
Book Chapter
Vestergren, S., & Drury, J. (2020). Taking sides with Swedish protesters : gaining and maintaining trust in the field. In Y. Gülsüm Acar, S. Moss, & O. Uluğ (Eds.), Researching peace and conflict : field experiences and methodological reflections (149-171). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-44113-5_9

Researching protests and activism can contain various challenges, even more so when then the researcher embeds themselves in the protest context. Based on an ethnographic study of an environmental campaign in Sweden we will in this chapter discuss... Read More about Taking sides with Swedish protesters : gaining and maintaining trust in the field.

EMG gait data from indwelling electrodes is attenuated over time and changes independent of any experimental effect (2020)
Journal Article
Reeves, J., Starbuck, C., & Nester, C. (2020). EMG gait data from indwelling electrodes is attenuated over time and changes independent of any experimental effect. Journal of Electro - myography and Kinesiology, 54, 102461. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jelekin.2020.102461

The effect of time on the validity of electromyography (EMG) signals from indwelling fine-wire electrodes has not been explored. This is important because experiments using intramuscular electrodes are often long and biochemical and mechanical factor... Read More about EMG gait data from indwelling electrodes is attenuated over time and changes independent of any experimental effect.

Characteristics of voluntary-induced stepping response in persons with stroke compared with those of healthy young and older adults (2020)
Journal Article
Chayasit, P., Hollands, K., Hollands, M., & Boonsinsukh, R. (2020). Characteristics of voluntary-induced stepping response in persons with stroke compared with those of healthy young and older adults. Gait & Posture, 82, 75-82. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2020.08.125

Background: Impairment of protective steps to recover balance from external perturbation is evident after stroke. Voluntary-induced stepping response (VSR) can be used to practice protective steps by instructing an individual to voluntarily lean th... Read More about Characteristics of voluntary-induced stepping response in persons with stroke compared with those of healthy young and older adults.

‘The opportunity to have their say’? Identifying mechanisms of community engagement in local alcohol decision-making (2020)
Journal Article
Reynolds, J., McGrath, M., Halliday, E., Ogden, M., Hare, S., Smolar, M., …Egan, M. (2020). ‘The opportunity to have their say’? Identifying mechanisms of community engagement in local alcohol decision-making. International Journal of Drug Policy, 85, 102909. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.drugpo.2020.102909

Background: Engaging the community in decisions-making is recognised as important for improving public health, and is recommended in global alcohol strategies, and in national policies on controlling alcohol availability. Yet there is little under... Read More about ‘The opportunity to have their say’? Identifying mechanisms of community engagement in local alcohol decision-making.

Can high-functioning amputees with state-of-the-art prosthetics walk normally? A kinematic and dynamic study of 40 individuals (2020)
Journal Article
Jarvis, H., Reeves, N., Twiste, M., Phillip, R., Etherington, J., & Bennett, A. (2021). Can high-functioning amputees with state-of-the-art prosthetics walk normally? A kinematic and dynamic study of 40 individuals. Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, 64(1), 101395. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rehab.2020.04.007

Background Previous work has highlighted the highly functional post-rehabilitation level of military individuals who sustained traumatic amputation. Understanding how these individuals walk with their prosthesis could be key to setting a precedent... Read More about Can high-functioning amputees with state-of-the-art prosthetics walk normally? A kinematic and dynamic study of 40 individuals.

Psychosocial needs of adolescents and young adults with eczema : a secondary analysis of qualitative data to inform a behaviour change intervention (2020)
Journal Article
Ghio, D., Greenwell, K., Muller, I., Roberts, A., McNiven, A., & Santer, M. (2021). Psychosocial needs of adolescents and young adults with eczema : a secondary analysis of qualitative data to inform a behaviour change intervention. British Journal of Health Psychology, 26(1), 214-231. https://doi.org/10.1111/bjhp.12467

Objectives: This study aimed to explore adolescents and young adults’ experiences of symptoms related to their eczema in order to determine their psychosocial needs. Design: A secondary qualitative analysis of two data sources collected through... Read More about Psychosocial needs of adolescents and young adults with eczema : a secondary analysis of qualitative data to inform a behaviour change intervention.

The role of the advanced clinical practitioner in breast diagnosis : a systematic review of the literature (2020)
Journal Article
Spacey, A., Hipperson, V., Gloster, A., & Mercer, C. (2021). The role of the advanced clinical practitioner in breast diagnosis : a systematic review of the literature. Radiography, 27(2), 654-662. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2020.08.005

Increasing prevalence in breast cancers, workforce shortages and technological advancements have increased the need to further develop advanced practice in breast diagnosis. The Advanced Clinical Practitioner training programme has been introduced to... Read More about The role of the advanced clinical practitioner in breast diagnosis : a systematic review of the literature.

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)
Thesis
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.

Beliefs about inevitable decline among home-living older adults at risk of malnutrition : a qualitative study (2020)
Journal Article
Payne, L., Harris, P., Ghio, D., Slodkowska-Barabasz, J., Kelly, J., Stroud, M., …Morrison, L. (2020). Beliefs about inevitable decline among home-living older adults at risk of malnutrition : a qualitative study. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 33(6), 841-851. https://doi.org/10.1111/jhn.12807

Background About 14% of free-living adults aged 65 and over are at risk of malnutrition. Malnutrition screen and treat interventions in primary care are few, show mixed results and advice given is not always accepted and followed. We need to better... Read More about Beliefs about inevitable decline among home-living older adults at risk of malnutrition : a qualitative study.

Junior doctors as senior clinical leaders – a reflection on my foundation year 2 (F2) experiences during the SARS-CoV-2 COVID-19 pandemic (2020)
Journal Article
Home, J. (2021). Junior doctors as senior clinical leaders – a reflection on my foundation year 2 (F2) experiences during the SARS-CoV-2 COVID-19 pandemic. International Journal of Healthcare Management, 14(1), 245-249. https://doi.org/10.1080/20479700.2020.1810456

COVID-19 presented a huge unplanned pressure on health resources worldwide. Across the NHS, different approaches have been utilised to respond to the crisis. Leadership figures across services were faced with difficult decisions with potential of... Read More about Junior doctors as senior clinical leaders – a reflection on my foundation year 2 (F2) experiences during the SARS-CoV-2 COVID-19 pandemic.

Resettling into a new life : exploring aspects of acculturation that could enhance the mental health of young refugees resettled under the humanitarian programme (2020)
Journal Article
Mulongo, P., McAndrew, S., & Ayodeji, E. (2021). Resettling into a new life : exploring aspects of acculturation that could enhance the mental health of young refugees resettled under the humanitarian programme. International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, 30(1), 235-248. https://doi.org/10.1111/inm.12777

Globally, the exodus of individuals who have been forced to flee their home and seek refuge in countries of safety has led to a refugee crisis. The United Kingdom (UK) has engaged with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in playi... Read More about Resettling into a new life : exploring aspects of acculturation that could enhance the mental health of young refugees resettled under the humanitarian programme.

Autoregulation in resistance training : addressing the inconsistencies (2020)
Journal Article
Greig, L., Stephens Hemingway, B., Aspe, R., Cooper, K., Comfort, P., & Swinton, P. (2020). Autoregulation in resistance training : addressing the inconsistencies. Sports Medicine, 50(11), 1873-1887. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-020-01330-8

Autoregulation is a process that is used to manipulate training based primarily on the measurement of an individual's performance or their perceived capability to perform. Despite being established as a training framework since the 1940s, there has b... Read More about Autoregulation in resistance training : addressing the inconsistencies.

‘Should I stay or should I go?’ Group-analytic training : inhabiting the threshold of ambivalence is a matter of power, privilege and position (2020)
Journal Article
Forrest, A., & Nayak, S. (2021). ‘Should I stay or should I go?’ Group-analytic training : inhabiting the threshold of ambivalence is a matter of power, privilege and position. Group Analysis, 54(1), 55-68. https://doi.org/10.1177/0533316420947999

Having in mind those gripped by ambivalence over whether to start, or stay on, the Qualifying Course in Group Analysis, we consider the training as one in ambivalence. We see ambivalence as an asset, not a hindrance. Forsaking familiar notions of amb... Read More about ‘Should I stay or should I go?’ Group-analytic training : inhabiting the threshold of ambivalence is a matter of power, privilege and position.

Foot-placement accuracy during planned and reactive target stepping during walking in stroke survivors and healthy adults (2020)
Journal Article
van der Veen, S., Hammerbeck, U., & Hollands, K. (2020). Foot-placement accuracy during planned and reactive target stepping during walking in stroke survivors and healthy adults. Gait & Posture, 81, 261-267. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2020.08.114

Background: The high prevalence of falls due to trips and slips following stroke may signify difficulty adjusting foot-placement in response to the environment. However, little is known about under what circumstances foot-placement adjustment becomes... Read More about Foot-placement accuracy during planned and reactive target stepping during walking in stroke survivors and healthy adults.

A pin-array method for capturing tissue deformation under defined pressure distributions and its application to prosthetic socket design (2020)
Journal Article
Prince, M., Kenney, L., & Howard, D. (2020). A pin-array method for capturing tissue deformation under defined pressure distributions and its application to prosthetic socket design. Medical Engineering and Physics, 84, 136-143. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.medengphy.2020.08.003

The Fit4Purpose project aims to develop upper limb prosthetic devices which are suitable for deployment in lower- and middle-income countries (LMIC's). Open-frame trans-radial socket designs are being considered, formed of several, linked components,... Read More about A pin-array method for capturing tissue deformation under defined pressure distributions and its application to prosthetic socket design.

Could relative movement between the adductor muscles and the skin invalidate surface electromyography measurement? (2020)
Journal Article
Elsais, W., Preece, S., Jones, R., & Herrington, L. (2020). Could relative movement between the adductor muscles and the skin invalidate surface electromyography measurement?. Journal of Applied Biomechanics, 36(5), 319-325. https://doi.org/10.1123/jab.2019-0299

The superficial hip adductor muscles are situated in close proximity to each other. Therefore, relative movement between the overlying skin and the muscle belly could lead to a shift in the position of surface electromyography (EMG) electrodes and co... Read More about Could relative movement between the adductor muscles and the skin invalidate surface electromyography measurement?.

Vertical jump testing in rugby league : a rationale for calculating take-off momentum (2020)
Journal Article
McMahon, J., Lake, J., Ripley, N., & Comfort, P. (2020). Vertical jump testing in rugby league : a rationale for calculating take-off momentum. Journal of Applied Biomechanics, 36(6), 370-374. https://doi.org/10.1123/jab.2020-0100

The purpose of this study was to determine the usefulness of calculating jump take-off momentum in rugby league (RL) by exploring its relationship with sprint momentum, due to the latter being an important attribute of this sport. Twenty-five male RL... Read More about Vertical jump testing in rugby league : a rationale for calculating take-off momentum.

Vertical jump testing in rugby league: a rationale for calculating take-off momentum (2020)
Journal Article
McMahon, J., Lake, J., Ripley, N., & Comfort, P. (2020). Vertical jump testing in rugby league: a rationale for calculating take-off momentum. Journal of Applied Biomechanics, 36(6), 370-374. https://doi.org/10.1123/JAB.2020-0100

The purpose of this study was to determine the usefulness of calculating jump take-off momentum in rugby league (RL) by exploring its relationship with sprint momentum, due to the latter being an important attribute of this sport. Twenty-five male RL... Read More about Vertical jump testing in rugby league: a rationale for calculating take-off momentum.

Child safety, protection, and safeguarding in the time of COVID-19 in Great Britain : proposing a conceptual framework (2020)
Journal Article
Thembekile Levine, D., Morton, J., & O'Reilly, M. (2020). Child safety, protection, and safeguarding in the time of COVID-19 in Great Britain : proposing a conceptual framework. Child Abuse and Neglect, 110(Part 2), 104668. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2020.104668

Background: Great Britain has the highest coronavirus death rate in Europe. While the pandemic clearly poses a risk to the lives and wellbeing of vulnerable groups, necessary public health measures taken to delay or limit the spread of the virus have... Read More about Child safety, protection, and safeguarding in the time of COVID-19 in Great Britain : proposing a conceptual framework.