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Why were COVID-19 infections lower than expected amongst people who are homeless in London, UK in 2020? Exploring community perspectives and the multiple pathways of health inequalities in pandemics (2021)
Journal Article

High rates of COVID-19 infections and deaths amongst people who are homeless in London, UK were feared. Rates
however stayed much lower than expected throughout 2020; an experience that compares to other settings
globally. This study sought a commu... Read More about Why were COVID-19 infections lower than expected amongst people who are homeless in London, UK in 2020? Exploring community perspectives and the multiple pathways of health inequalities in pandemics.

A comparative assessment of two tools designed to support patient safety culture in UK general practice (2021)
Journal Article
Litchfield, I., Marsden, K., Doos, L., Perryman, K., Avery, A., & Greenfield, S. (2021). A comparative assessment of two tools designed to support patient safety culture in UK general practice. BMC Family Practice, 22, https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-021-01438-4

Background
The NHS has recognised the importance of a high quality patient safety culture in the delivery of primary health care in the rapidly evolving environment of general practice. Two tools, PC-SafeQuest and MapSaf, were developed with the int... Read More about A comparative assessment of two tools designed to support patient safety culture in UK general practice.

Borderline personality traits in attractive women and wealthy low attractive men are relatively favoured by the opposite sex (2021)
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Blanchard, A. E., Dunn, T. J., & Sumich, A. (2021). Borderline personality traits in attractive women and wealthy low attractive men are relatively favoured by the opposite sex. Personality and Individual Differences, 169, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2020.109964

Men and women reliably differ on the importance of certain criteria when considering romantic relationships. From an evolutionary perspective that explains sex differences in mating effort and parental investment, men should prioritise attractiveness... Read More about Borderline personality traits in attractive women and wealthy low attractive men are relatively favoured by the opposite sex.

Using qualitative technique analysis to evaluate and develop technique of agility actions with your athletes (2021)
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technique of agility actions with your athletes. Professional strength & conditioning, 25-33

An important element of developing agility with athletes is to evaluate technique in
performing actions associated with match play. For practitioners it is important to understand
what the key elements of ideal movement technique are to enhance per... Read More about Using qualitative technique analysis to evaluate and develop technique of agility actions with your athletes.

The current state of the surgical care team in the United Kingdom: Shall we ‘do a time out’? (2021)
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Krishnamoorthy, B., & Britton, C. R. (2022). The current state of the surgical care team in the United Kingdom: Shall we ‘do a time out’?. Journal of Perioperative Practice, 32(12), 368-378. https://doi.org/10.1177/17504589211059328

The reduction of junior doctors’ working hours over the last two decades paved the way to non-medical practitioners providing care traditionally discharged by surgeons and other medics. These registered practitioners play a vital role in the care of... Read More about The current state of the surgical care team in the United Kingdom: Shall we ‘do a time out’?.

The primacy of ontology: a philosophical basis for research on religion in prison (2021)
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Irfan, L., Quraishi, M., Schneuwly Purdie, M., & Wilkinson, M. (2022). The primacy of ontology: a philosophical basis for research on religion in prison. Journal of Critical Realism, 21(2), 145-169. https://doi.org/10.1080/14767430.2021.2007463

This paper suggests philosophical foundations for mixed methods research based on the philosophy of critical realism. In particular, it suggests that the critical realist idea of the primacy of ontology helps bridge the apparent paradigmatic gap betw... Read More about The primacy of ontology: a philosophical basis for research on religion in prison.

Predicting the role of touchless technologies within diagnostic radiography : results of an international survey (2021)
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Introduction
The evolution of technology within healthcare is continuing at a rapid rate. Touchless technologies (i.e. those involving gestures and voice commands) are rapidly being integrated into daily life. The aim of this study was to investigat... Read More about Predicting the role of touchless technologies within diagnostic radiography : results of an international survey.

Exploring the relationship between psychological flexibility and self-report and task-based measures of cognitive flexibility (2021)
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Grant, A., & Cassidy, S. (2022). Exploring the relationship between psychological flexibility and self-report and task-based measures of cognitive flexibility. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 23, 144-150. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcbs.2021.12.006

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) interventions aim to increase psychological flexibility (PF) leading to positive treatment outcomes. It has been suggested that successful development of PF may depend on cognitive flexibility (CF), however the... Read More about Exploring the relationship between psychological flexibility and self-report and task-based measures of cognitive flexibility.

Development of an optimised physiotherapist-led treatment protocol for lateral elbow tendinopathy: a consensus study using an online nominal group technique (2021)
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Bateman, M., Saunders, B., Littlewood, C., & Hill, {. C. (2021). Development of an optimised physiotherapist-led treatment protocol for lateral elbow tendinopathy: a consensus study using an online nominal group technique. BMJ Open, 11, 1--8. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2021-053841

OBJECTIVES: There are a wide range of physiotherapy treatment options for people with lateral elbow tendinopathy (LET); however, previous studies have reported inconsistent approaches to treatment and a lack of evidence demonstrating clinical effecti... Read More about Development of an optimised physiotherapist-led treatment protocol for lateral elbow tendinopathy: a consensus study using an online nominal group technique.

How do people who are homeless find out about local health and social care services: a mixed method study (2021)
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Heaslip, V., Green, S., Simkhada, B., Dogan, H., & Richer, S. (2021). How do people who are homeless find out about local health and social care services: a mixed method study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(1), 46. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19010046

Background: There are significant numbers of people experiencing homelessness both in the UK and internationally. People who are homeless are much more likely to die prematurely and, therefore, need strong access to ongoing health and social care sup... Read More about How do people who are homeless find out about local health and social care services: a mixed method study.

A Novel Method for Field Measurement of Ankle Joint Stiffness in Hopping (2021)
Journal Article
Ghorbani Faal, S., Shirzad, E., Sharifnezhad, A., Ashrostaghi, M., & Naemi, R. (2021). A Novel Method for Field Measurement of Ankle Joint Stiffness in Hopping. Applied Sciences, 11(24), https://doi.org/10.3390/app112412140

Stiffness of ankle joint has been investigated in a wide range of biomechanical studies with a focus on the improvement of performance and reduction in the risk of injury. However, measuring ankle joint stiffness (AJS) using the existing conventional... Read More about A Novel Method for Field Measurement of Ankle Joint Stiffness in Hopping.

Co-designing an Adaption of a Mobile App to Enhance Communication, Safety, and Well-being Among People Living at Home With Early-Stage Dementia: Protocol for an Exploratory Multiple Case Study (2021)
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Davies, K., Cheraghi-Sohi, S., Nio Ong, B., Cheraghi-Sohi, S., Perryman, K., & Sanders, C. (2021). Co-designing an Adaption of a Mobile App to Enhance Communication, Safety, and Well-being Among People Living at Home With Early-Stage Dementia: Protocol for an Exploratory Multiple Case Study. JMIR Research Protocols, 10(12), https://doi.org/10.2196/19543

Background:
There is a growing interest in using mobile apps to support communication, safety, and well-being. Evidence directly from people with dementia regarding the usability, usefulness, and relevance of mobile apps is limited.

Objective:
T... Read More about Co-designing an Adaption of a Mobile App to Enhance Communication, Safety, and Well-being Among People Living at Home With Early-Stage Dementia: Protocol for an Exploratory Multiple Case Study.

Qualitative investigation into pre- and post-natal experience of parents of triplets (2021)
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Kotera, Y., Kaluzeviciute, G., & Viliardos, L. (2021). Qualitative investigation into pre- and post-natal experience of parents of triplets. Journal of Child and Family Studies, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-021-02200-1

Although parents of triplets experience substantial mental distress, research about this increasing population has primarily focused on physical health risks of triplets and mothers, failing to capture the subjective wellbeing of parents. Accordingly... Read More about Qualitative investigation into pre- and post-natal experience of parents of triplets.

Appropriate use criteria for endotracheal suction interventions in mechanically ventilated children : the RAND/UCLA development process (2021)
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mechanically ventilated children : the RAND/UCLA development process. Australian Critical Care, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aucc.2021.10.006

Objectives:
Endotracheal suction is an invasive airway clearance technique used in mechanically ventilated children. This article outlines the methods used to develop appropriate use criteria for endotracheal suction interventions in mechanically ve... Read More about Appropriate use criteria for endotracheal suction interventions in mechanically ventilated children : the RAND/UCLA development process.

Foetal alcohol spectrum disorder and Investigative interviewing : a systematic review highlighting clinical and legal implications and recommendations (2021)
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Individuals with foetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) are estimated to be 19 times more likely to encounter the criminal justice system (CJS) in comparison to individuals without FASD. During encounters with the CJS, investigative interviews are... Read More about Foetal alcohol spectrum disorder and Investigative interviewing : a systematic review highlighting clinical and legal implications and recommendations.

Patient and provider perspective of smart wearable technology in diabetic foot ulcer prevention : a systematic review (2021)
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Orlando, G., Prior, Y., Reeves, N., & Vileikyte, L. (2021). Patient and provider perspective of smart wearable technology in diabetic foot ulcer prevention : a systematic review. Medicina, 57(12), e1359. https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina57121359

Background and Objectives: Smart wearable devices are effective in diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) prevention. However, factors determining their acceptance are poorly understood. This systematic review aims to examine the literature on patient and provide... Read More about Patient and provider perspective of smart wearable technology in diabetic foot ulcer prevention : a systematic review.