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The reality of myoelectric prostheses : how do EMG skill, unpredictability of prosthesis response, and delays impact on user functionality and everyday prosthesis use?
Thesis
Chadwell, A. (in press). The reality of myoelectric prostheses : how do EMG skill, unpredictability of prosthesis response, and delays impact on user functionality and everyday prosthesis use?. (Thesis). University of Salford

Myoelectric prostheses are designed to provide cosmesis and a degree of upper limb functionality for people with upper limb absence. However, self-reported rejection rates remain stubbornly high, with control of the prosthesis being commonly cited as... Read More about The reality of myoelectric prostheses : how do EMG skill, unpredictability of prosthesis response, and delays impact on user functionality and everyday prosthesis use?.

The impact of simulated motion blur on breast cancer detection performance in full field digital mammography (FFDM)
Thesis
Abdullah, A. (in press). The impact of simulated motion blur on breast cancer detection performance in full field digital mammography (FFDM). (Thesis). University of Salford

Objective: Full-field Digital Mammography (FFDM) is employed in breast screening for the early detection of breast cancer. High quality, artefact free, diagnostic images are crucial to the accuracy of this process. Unwanted motion during the image ac... Read More about The impact of simulated motion blur on breast cancer detection performance in full field digital mammography (FFDM).

Impact of acquisition protocol variations on effective dose and risk for CT head examinations
Thesis
Benhalim, M. (in press). Impact of acquisition protocol variations on effective dose and risk for CT head examinations. (Thesis). University of Salford

PURPOSE: To propose a method for estimating the effective lifetime risk of radiation-induced cancer from different brain CT scan protocols in both paediatrics and adults and to develop a prospective method for estimating the number of cancer cases fo... Read More about Impact of acquisition protocol variations on effective dose and risk for CT head examinations.

A comparison of fixed tube current (FTC) and automatic tube current modulation (ATCM) CT methods for abdominal scanning : implications on radiation dose and image quality
Thesis
Alrowily, M. (in press). A comparison of fixed tube current (FTC) and automatic tube current modulation (ATCM) CT methods for abdominal scanning : implications on radiation dose and image quality. (Thesis). University of Salford

PURPOSE: There has been a huge increase in the use of abdominal CT scanning in recent years. This has contributed to an increase in radiation dose administered to patients. Abdominal CT scans generally require higher exposure factors when compared to... Read More about A comparison of fixed tube current (FTC) and automatic tube current modulation (ATCM) CT methods for abdominal scanning : implications on radiation dose and image quality.

Biomechanical measures of lower limb variability, and prediction of non-contact knee injuries risk factors in male athletes
Thesis
Alzhrani, M. (in press). Biomechanical measures of lower limb variability, and prediction of non-contact knee injuries risk factors in male athletes. (Thesis). University of Salford

Introduction:
Football is one of the most popular sports played globally. Male players constitute 82% of football players around the world. As the number of football players increases, we expect more sports injuries to occur. Knee ligament injuries... Read More about Biomechanical measures of lower limb variability, and prediction of non-contact knee injuries risk factors in male athletes.

Foot health education for people with rheumatoid arthritis
Thesis
Graham, A. (in press). Foot health education for people with rheumatoid arthritis. (Thesis). University of Salford

Foot problems for people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are common resulting in significant pain, activity restriction and reduced quality of life. Provision of information and health education in respect of foot health would therefore seem to be an... Read More about Foot health education for people with rheumatoid arthritis.

Appropriately complex biomechanical modelling of distance running
Thesis
Gill, N. (in press). Appropriately complex biomechanical modelling of distance running. (Thesis). University of Salford

Mathematical models of human movement have the potential to provide information about how and why humans move the way they do. However, due to the existing gap between the current simple and complex models of running, it is unclear as to the level of... Read More about Appropriately complex biomechanical modelling of distance running.

Peer observation workshop for National Association of Palliative Care Educators Conference (Invited presentation)
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Davys, D., & Jones, V. Peer observation workshop for National Association of Palliative Care Educators Conference (Invited presentation)

Peer observation is endorsed by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as an example of a work-based learning activity that is suitable for continuing professional development. It was originally advocated as a means of monitoring and improvi... Read More about Peer observation workshop for National Association of Palliative Care Educators Conference (Invited presentation).

The effectiveness of a lateral wedge insole on knee pain, physical activity and joint loading in individuals with medial knee osteoarthritis
Thesis
Althebaity, Y. (in press). The effectiveness of a lateral wedge insole on knee pain, physical activity and joint loading in individuals with medial knee osteoarthritis. (Thesis). University of Salford

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common chronic musculoskeletal diseases causing knee pain, disability and reduced levels of activity. Medial compartment of the knee joint is commonly affected, nearly 10 times more frequently, than lateral compar... Read More about The effectiveness of a lateral wedge insole on knee pain, physical activity and joint loading in individuals with medial knee osteoarthritis.

Risk of radiation-induced cancer from screening mammography
Thesis
M Ali, R. Risk of radiation-induced cancer from screening mammography. (Thesis). University of Salford

Background and Objectives: When the benefits and risks of mammography are considered, the risk of radiation-induced cancer is calculated only for the breast using the mean glandular dose (MGD). Whilst MGD is a useful concept, it has many limitations.... Read More about Risk of radiation-induced cancer from screening mammography.

Mass Violence in an individual with an autism spectrum disorder : a case analysis of Dean Allen Mellberg using the “Path to intended violence” model
Journal Article
Faccini, L., & Allely, C. Mass Violence in an individual with an autism spectrum disorder : a case analysis of Dean Allen Mellberg using the “Path to intended violence” model. International journal of psychology research, 11(1),

A case analysis is presented of Dean Allen Mellberg’s shooting spree on Fairfield Air Force Base on June 20, 1994. The case analysis presents that he reportedly has a diagnosis of Autism, and a Paranoid Personality Disorder. Although the diagnoses of... Read More about Mass Violence in an individual with an autism spectrum disorder : a case analysis of Dean Allen Mellberg using the “Path to intended violence” model.

An investigation into the effect of customised insoles on plantar pressures in people with diabetes
Thesis
Martinez Santos, A. An investigation into the effect of customised insoles on plantar pressures in people with diabetes. (Thesis). University of Salford

Introduction
High plantar pressures have been shown to be a key risk factor for foot ulceration in people with diabetes. Consequently, patients are often prescribed insoles designed to reduce pressure. New technologies, such as plantar pressure me... Read More about An investigation into the effect of customised insoles on plantar pressures in people with diabetes.

The role of foot posture and motion on external knee adduction moment : implications for the effectiveness of lateral wedge insoles
Thesis
Shanib, Y. The role of foot posture and motion on external knee adduction moment : implications for the effectiveness of lateral wedge insoles. (Thesis). University of Salford

The knee joint is the most common joint affected by osteoarthritis (OA). The medial compartment of the knee is more commonly afflicted with OA than the lateral compartment. Lateral wedge insoles (LWI), a common treatment approach for the conservative... Read More about The role of foot posture and motion on external knee adduction moment : implications for the effectiveness of lateral wedge insoles.

Initial validation of the arthroscopic skills acquisition tools (ASATs) : a low cost, online tool to develop and evaluate core skills for shoulder arthroscopy
Thesis
Gandhi, M. (2016). Initial validation of the arthroscopic skills acquisition tools (ASATs) : a low cost, online tool to develop and evaluate core skills for shoulder arthroscopy. (Dissertation). University of Salford

There are increasing time pressures on surgical training, including the European Working Time Directive. Developing arthroscopic surgical skills (keyhole surgery into a joint) has a longer learning curve than open surgery, driving the need to develo... Read More about Initial validation of the arthroscopic skills acquisition tools (ASATs) : a low cost, online tool to develop and evaluate core skills for shoulder arthroscopy.

An investigation into interface pressure (ip) risk of healthy volunteers on modern medical imaging and radiotherapy tables
Thesis
Angmorterh, S. An investigation into interface pressure (ip) risk of healthy volunteers on modern medical imaging and radiotherapy tables. (Thesis). University of Salford

Background and Rationale
Pressure ulcers (PUs) present significant threats to patients and cost billions of total healthcare expenditure. In radiography/radiotherapy, a potential for high interface pressure (IP) on radiography/radiotherapy tables ma... Read More about An investigation into interface pressure (ip) risk of healthy volunteers on modern medical imaging and radiotherapy tables.

An investigation into the variable biomechanical responses to antipronation foot orthoses
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Sweeney, D. An investigation into the variable biomechanical responses to antipronation foot orthoses. (Thesis). University of Salford

Antipronation foot orthosis are commonly used by health care professionals to treat a variety of lower limb conditions thought to be caused by excessive foot pronation. However, despite their widespread use, laboratory based research indicates that... Read More about An investigation into the variable biomechanical responses to antipronation foot orthoses.

Learning from Salford’s NHS Health Check Improvement Journey : A document review
Report
Coffey, M., & Cooper, A. Learning from Salford’s NHS Health Check Improvement Journey : A document review

The aim of this review was to:

Explore the outcomes of the 2014-2016 collaboration between Salford City Council (SCC), Haelo and other Salford Partners with respect to improving the uptake of NHS Health Checks.

SPSS EDAQ template total domains scores data file A Hammond v1 2016
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Hammond, A. SPSS EDAQ template total domains scores data file A Hammond v1 2016. University of Salford

This SPSS template file supports data entry for the total domains and components scores for the Evaluation of Daily Activity Questionnaire (EDAQ). The EDAQ domain/ component variable names are standardised.
A separate " SPSS EDAQ template data entr... Read More about SPSS EDAQ template total domains scores data file A Hammond v1 2016.