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Effective temperatures, rotational velocities, microturbulent velocities and abundances in the atmospheres of the Sun, HD1835 and HD10700
(2012)We describe our procedure to determine effective temperatures, rotational velocities, microturbulent velocities, and chemical abundances in the atmospheres of Sun-like stars. We use independent determinations of iron ... -
Effectiveness and cost effectiveness of pharmacist input at the ward level: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(2018-10-19)Background Pharmacists play important role in ensuring timely care delivery at the ward level. The optimal level of pharmacist input, however, is not clearly defined. Objective To systematically review the evidence that ... -
The effectiveness and utility of a simple protocol for the management of depression in primary care
(2005)Objective: In the UK, the use of protocols for the management of depression is set to increase in response to the National Service Framework for Mental Health. To date, there has been little evaluation of the utility of ... -
Effectiveness in Open-Set Speaker Identification
(2014-10)This paper presents investigations into the relative effectiveness of two alternative approaches to open-set text-independent speaker identification (OSTI-SI). The methods considered are the recently introduced i-vector ... -
Effectiveness in the Realisation of Speaker Authentication
(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2019-10-31)An important consideration for the deployment of speaker recognition in authentication applications is the approach to the formation of training and testing utterances . Whilst defining this for a specific scenario is ... -
The Effectiveness of 'In-Sight': A User-Led Lifestyle Development Group Training for People with Bipolar Disorder
(2009-02-27)This study explores the effectiveness of “In-Sight”, a holistic recovery-based group training for people with bipolar disorder. Drawn from professional therapies and lived experience of the user-researcher who is diagnosed ... -
Effectiveness of a decision training aid on referral prioritisation capacity : a randomized controlled trial
(2012-12)Background. In the community mental health field, occupational therapy students lack the capacity to prioritize referrals effectively. Objective. The purpose of this study was to test the effectiveness of a clinical ... -
Effectiveness of a Digital Intervention in Increasing Flu Vaccination Related Risk Appraisal, Intention to Vaccinate and Vaccination Behaviour Amongst Pregnant Women
(2022-03-07)Background Pregnant women are at increased risk of complications from flu, but uptake of flu vaccination is below national targets of 75%. Evidence suggests that changing illness risk appraisals may be an effective strategy ... -
Effectiveness of behaviour change techniques in physiotherapy interventions to promote physical activity adherence in lower limb osteoarthritis patients: A systematic review
(2019-07-10)Background: Lower limb osteoarthritis (OA) causes high levels of individual pain and disability and is an increasing socio-economic burden to global healthcare systems. Physical Activity interventions are commonly provided ... -
Effectiveness of behavioural change techniques in physiotherapy interventions to promote physical activity adherence in patients with hip and knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review protocol
(2017-06-30)Introduction: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common degenerative articular disease, the highest cause of individual level disability and a significant socioeconomic burden to healthcare services. Patient education and physical ... -
The effectiveness of environmental performance measures in ensuring sustainable development : The water and agricultural industries highlighted.
(1995)If businesses are to contribute to green sustainable development, then a method of measuring progress is essential. Accounting methods need to be used that indicate to the organisation and the general public the businesses ... -
The effectiveness of inter-professional working for older people living in the community : A systematic review
(2013)Health and social care policy in the UK advocates inter-professional working (IPW) to support older people with complex and multiple needs. Whilst there is a growing understanding of what supports IPW, there is a lack of ... -
Effectiveness of intermediate-fidelity simulation training technology in undergraduate nursing education
(2006)The aim of this paper is to present the results of a study designed to determine the effect of scenario-based simulation training on nursing students’ clinical skills and competence. -
Effectiveness of interventions to directly support food and drink intake in people with dementia : systematic review and meta-analysis
(2016-01-22)BACKGROUND: Eating and drinking difficulties are recognised sources of ill health in people with dementia. In the EDWINA (Eating and Drinking Well IN dementiA) systematic review we aimed to assess effectiveness of interventions ... -
Effectiveness of interventions to improve, maintain or facilitate oral food and/or drink intake in people with dementia : systematic review
(2014-07-07)There are over 0.8 million people living with dementia in the UK. The needs of people with dementia are increasingly complex as the illness progresses. Eating and drinking difficulties are a major source of ill health and ... -
Effectiveness of interventions to improve, maintain or facilitate oral food and/or drink intake in people with dementia : systematic review
(2014-07-07)There are over 0.8 million people living with dementia in the UK. The needs of people with dementia are increasingly complex as the illness progresses. Eating and drinking difficulties are a major source of ill health and ... -
Effectiveness of interventions to indirectly support food and drink intake in people with dementia : Eating and Drinking Well IN dementiA (EDWINA) systematic review
(2016-05-04)BACKGROUND: Risks and prevalence of malnutrition and dehydration are high in older people but even higher in older people with dementia. In the EDWINA (Eating and Drinking Well IN dementiA) systematic review we aimed to ... -
The effectiveness of knowledge networks : an investigation of manufacturing SMEs
(2009)Although considerable attention in the extant literature has been devoted to knowledge acquisition and transfer within firms, there is a dearth of research on the effectiveness of outside sources of knowledge for ... -
The Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Individuals with a Diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder
(2009-01-19)This study investigated the discharge practice of a Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) by examining records (electronic and file) of clients discharged between April 2005 and March 2006. Out of a total of 211 discharged ... -
Effectiveness of non-surgical interventions for rotator cuff calcific tendinopathy: A systematic literature review
(2020-08-18)Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of non-surgical interventions for rotator cuff calcific tendinopathy. Data sources: Medline, EMBASE, CINAHL, Cochrane Register of Clinical Trials, PEDro and SPORTDiscus from inception ...