Browsing by Author "Faculty of Health & Human Sciences"
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Developing student nurse retention using action research
Williamson, G; Heath, V; Proctor-Childs, T (University of Plymouth, 2013)Aims of project: to understand students’ and staff concerns about this pre-registration nurse education programme and placements as part of developing our retention strategies. There is international concern about retention ... -
Enhancing intercultural participation in group work – towards a working model
Joyner, M; Cotton, D; Wai Mun Lim; George, R (University of Plymouth, 2010)The study reported here aims to contribute to the existing body of research by observing three instances of multicultural group work within an academic setting and analysing interactions in terms of quantitative and ... -
Environmental Activism and its Influence on Sustainability Education (SE): Experiences at two British universities
Cutting, R; Honey, S; Cook, R; Maxey, L (University of Plymouth, 2013)The primary aim of the project is to explore the relationship between environmental activism and the formal teaching of sustainable development in higher education. This will be investigated through two research ... -
Ethical perceptions towards real-world use of companion robots with older people and people with dementia: Survey opinions among younger adults
Bradwell, Hannah L.; Rhona, Winnington; Serge, Thill; Ray B., Jones (University of Plymouth, 2020-07)Background: Use of companion robots may reduce older people’s depression, loneliness and agitation. This benefit has to be contrasted against possible ethical concerns raised by philosophers in the field around issues ... -
Evaluating the impact of cross professional peer tutoring among nursing and physiotherapy students
McLeod, F; Jamison, C; Young, K; Treasure, K (University of Plymouth, 2015)This project aims to evaluate the impact of two peer tutored practical workshops designed to enhance clinical skills and inter-professional understanding among nursing and physiotherapy students. The tutors are student ... -
An exploration of physiotherapy students’ experience of Problem Based learning in the UK and Greece
Hornsby, Claire; May, S; Roberts, A (University of Plymouth, 2014)To explore students experiences of PBL in Athens and Plymouth To identify barriers and facilitators to engaging in the PBL process To identify the impact of different educational systems on students’ perspectives on the ... -
Exploring the importance of ‘sustainability principles’ for dietetic practice and how to streamline these into the dietetic curriculum- a scoping review of the possibilities
Pettinger, C; Miller, W; Dismore, H; Horsfall, R; Atheron, E (University of Plymouth, 2016)This small-scale scoping project aimed to explore how ‘sustainability’ is understood within the dietetic profession and curriculum, and how ‘sustainability principles’ can be better embedded. Background/context to project: ... -
Identifying deterioration in a simulated environment: testing of a pedagogic model
Endacott, R; Winfield, L; Bradbury, M; Jenkin, A; Scholes, J; Cooper, S; Kinsman, L (University of Plymouth, 2013)The purpose of this study is to test a pedagogic model, developed in Australia, with participants in the UK. Over the past three years, we have worked with collaborators at Monash University, Australia and at the University ... -
Longitudinal Diary Data: Six Months Real-world Implementation of Affordable Companion Robots for Older People in Supported Living
Bradwell, Hannah L.; Winnington, Rhona; Thill, Serge; Jones, Ray B. (University of Plymouth, 2020-03)Companion robots have potential for improving wellbeing within aged care, however literature focuses on shorter-term studies often using relatively expensive platforms, raising concerns around novelty effects and economic ... -
Microbial contamination and efficacy of disinfection procedures of companion robots in care homes
Thill, Serge; Winnington, Rhona; Jones, Ray B.; Bradwell, Hannah L.; Johnson, Christopher W.; Lee, John (University of Plymouth, 2020-08-26)Background Paro and other robot animals can improve wellbeing for older adults and people with dementia, through reducing depression, agitation and medication use. However, nursing and care staff we contacted expressed ... -
Models of primary care for community dwelling adults with long term conditions- A scoping review protocol.
Whting, Samantha; Robertson, David; Bannigan, Katrina (University of Plymouth, 2019-06-24)Objective This scoping review aims to map primary care models designed to support adults with long-term conditions. The review will analyze the following in relation to the models identified: characteristics, impact ... -
Psychology Apprenticeship Scheme – re-titled Pilot Mini-placement scheme in Psychology
Jacobs, P; Burns, M; Clemmens, K (University of Plymouth, 2010)Aims of project • The aim of this project was to design and trial a model of short work based experience that can be adapted for use in other academic schools • To develop materials to recruit students and employers for ... -
Similarities and differences: Comment on Chan et al.
Jones, Peter; Mitchell, Chris; Wills, Andy; Spicer, Stuart Gordon (University of Plymouth, 2021)Spicer et al. (2020) reported a series of causal learning experiments in which participants appeared to learn most readily about cues when they were not certain of their causal status, and proposed that their results were ... -
Team-Based Learning: A Strategy to Enhance Student Learning and Engagement
Morris, Jenny (University of Plymouth, 2013)To explore the perception of team-based learning (TBL) from the perspective of the academic team and students in a BSc Nursing second year, evidence-informed decision making module. Team-based learning (TBL) is a teaching ... -
Writing retreat: The scholarship of teaching and learning and placement learning: impact and evidence
Eick, SA; Callaghan, Lynne (University of Plymouth, 2012)The aim of the writing retreat was for three previous members of the Centre for Excellence in Professional Placement Learning (Ceppl) to collaborate on three research papers which were initiated in November 2010 before ...