Improving competency in safe patient handling practice through online learning beyond the classroom – a longitudinal study (2022)
Journal Article
Webb, J., Hogg, P., Twiste, M., & Correa, E. (2022). Improving competency in safe patient handling practice through online learning beyond the classroom – a longitudinal study. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 76(2), 7602205160. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2022.044388

Importance Safe patient handling is intrinsic to healthcare provision; yet, educational provision of the skills for this are inconsistently delivered, without evidence that traditional face-to-face training reduces risk. Objective This study asse... Read More about Improving competency in safe patient handling practice through online learning beyond the classroom – a longitudinal study.

A phantom-based method to assess X-ray table mattress interface pressures (2020)
Journal Article
Alresheedi, N., Walton, A., Tootell, A., Webb, J., & Hogg, P. (2020). A phantom-based method to assess X-ray table mattress interface pressures. Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, 51(3), 417-424. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmir.2020.04.007

Background Pressure redistribution performance of X-ray table mattresses can influence the development of pressure ulcers in at risk populations. Interface pressure analysis, with human participants, is a common method to assess mattresses. This... Read More about A phantom-based method to assess X-ray table mattress interface pressures.

Are older people putting themselves at risk when using their walking frames? (2020)
Journal Article
Thies, S., Bates, A., Costamagna, E., Kenney, L., Granat, M., Webb, J., …Dawes, H. (2020). Are older people putting themselves at risk when using their walking frames?. BMC Geriatrics, 20(1), 90. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-020-1450-2

Background Walking aids are issued to older adults to prevent falls, however, paradoxically their use has been identified as a risk factor for falling. To prevent falls, walking aids must be used in a stable manner, but it remains unknown to what ext... Read More about Are older people putting themselves at risk when using their walking frames?.

An investigation of pressure ulcer risk, comfort and pain in medical imaging (2018)
Journal Article
Angmorterh, S., England, A., Szczepura, S., Anaman-Torgbor, J., Ofori, E., Webb, J., …Hogg, P. (2019). An investigation of pressure ulcer risk, comfort and pain in medical imaging. Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, 50(1), 43-52. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmir.2018.07.003

In this study, we investigated the interface pressure of healthy volunteers on medical imaging (MI) table surfaces to determine the risks of developing pressure ulcers (PU). We also investigated volunteers’ perception of pain and comfort while lying... Read More about An investigation of pressure ulcer risk, comfort and pain in medical imaging.

The impact of hoist sling materials on interface pressure whilst sitting in healthy volunteers and wheelchair users : a comparative study (2017)
Journal Article
Webb, J., Twiste, M., Walton, L., & Hogg, P. (2018). The impact of hoist sling materials on interface pressure whilst sitting in healthy volunteers and wheelchair users : a comparative study. Journal of Tissue Viability, 27(2), 90-94. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtv.2017.12.001

Aim of the study To evaluate the effect of three sling fabrics on gluteal interface pressure whilst sitting in a population of wheelchair users and to compare these to data previously collected in a pilot study with a healthy population. Material... Read More about The impact of hoist sling materials on interface pressure whilst sitting in healthy volunteers and wheelchair users : a comparative study.

A survey of rheumatology occupational therapy compression glove practice and provision in North-West England (2015)
Presentation / Conference
Hammond, A., Laver, C., Jones, V., & Webb, J. (2015, January). A survey of rheumatology occupational therapy compression glove practice and provision in North-West England. Poster presented at College of Occupational Therapists Specialist Section Rheumatology Annual Conference, York

Introduction & Aims: Compression gloves are provided to reduce hand pain and stiffness in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and hand osteoarthritis (OA). We surveyed North West Region Rheumatology occupational therapists (NWRROTs) to investigate practice, we... Read More about A survey of rheumatology occupational therapy compression glove practice and provision in North-West England.

An innovative approach to programme delivery within an allied health degree (2007)
Presentation / Conference
Supyk, J., Martin, R., & Marsden, D. (2007, May). An innovative approach to programme delivery within an allied health degree. Presented at Evidence Based Practice: Inter-Professional Conference, Liverpool, UK

The development of a new inter-professional allied health degree at the University of Salford provided opportunities for partnerships with a number of organisations & individuals. This report will focus on the partnership with the Manchester Mental H... Read More about An innovative approach to programme delivery within an allied health degree.

A reflective review of educational events with marker potential on a full-time occupational therapy course
Report
Mckenna, J., & Supyk, J. A reflective review of educational events with marker potential on a full-time occupational therapy course

This study will form the first stage of a planned four-year longitudinal study of educational marker events using representative samples of full and part time occupational therapy students. A review of the literature will be undertaken to highlight... Read More about A reflective review of educational events with marker potential on a full-time occupational therapy course.