School of Health Professions
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Evidencing occupational therapy in primary care
A group of lecturers and researchers, from occupational therapy and dietetics, look at the evidence base for the effectiveness of occupational therapy interventions in primary care. They argue that this is in its infancy ... -
Prevalence and associated clinical characteristics of walking-related motor, and cognitive, fatigability in progressive multiple sclerosis: baseline results from the CogEx study
Abstract Background: People with progressive multiple sclerosis (PMS) present motor (eg, walking) and cognitive impairments, and report fatigue. Fatigue encompasses fatigability which is objectively measured by the capacity ... -
Examining the feasibility and acceptability of an online mindfulness-based stress reduction program for frontline child protection social workers in England
This study explores the feasibility and acceptability of an online mindfulness-based intervention (O-MBI) for stress prevention and reduction among frontline child protection social workers (F-CPSWs) in England. In Phase ... -
Stroke survivors’ experiences and perceptions of post-stroke fatigue education in the subacute phase of stroke. The FASE qualitative study
(SAGE Publications, 2021-02)Abstract Introduction Post-stroke fatigue significantly impacts stroke survivors’ rehabilitation, morbidity and quality of life. The evidence-base of post-stroke fatigue education is scarce and inconsistently translated ... -
An exploration of attachment and trauma in young men who have engaged in harmful sexual behaviours
(Informa UK Limited, 2020-09-01)The study explored the narratives and attachment profiles of eight young men who had engaged in harmful sexual behaviour (HSB) and four of their parents. A multiple-case design was utilised which included information from ... -
Reproductive and whole-body toxicity of Ag-doped and -undoped ZIF-8 nanoparticles and the building blocks: An Artemia-based comparative bioassay
(Elsevier BVEngland, 2024-02)The present research assessed, for the first time, toxicity of ZIF-8 (1 mg/L) and the building blocks (0.1 mg/L Zn2+ and 0.4 mg/L 2-methylimidazole (2-MIm)), besides that of AgNPs@ZIF-8 (0.25, 0.5, and 1 mg/L) and AgNO3 ... -
Dental disease risk in children with autism: a meta-analysis
(Springer Science and Business Media LLCEngland, 2021-01)Introduction Pi and colleagues reviewed eight case-control studies comparing the oral health (decayed, missing and filled teeth [DMFT], Plaque Index [PI], Gingival Index [GI] and salivary pH) of children with autism (n = ... -
Should photographic triage become common practice?
(Springer Science and Business Media LLCEngland, 2021-06)Commentary. -
ISCEV and IPS guideline for the full-field stimulus test (FST)
(Springer Science and Business Media LLCNetherlands, 2024-01-18)The full-field stimulus test (FST) is a psychophysical technique designed for the measurement of visual function in low vision. The method involves the use of a ganzfeld stimulator, as used in routine full-field ... -
Concept Mapping to Define Components for an Occupation-Based Intervention for Parkinson’s Disease and Anxiety
(IOS PressNetherlands, 2023-12-27)<jats:p>Background: Anxiety, a common symptom of Parkinson’s disease (PD), results in reduced life quality, reduced participation in meaningful roles and daily activities, and increased health burden. There are no ...