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An Exploration of the Meaning and Development of Critical Thinking in Diagnostic Radiography
(2018-11-05)
The development and application of critical thinking skills is a requirement and expectation of higher education and clinical radiographic practice. There is a multitude of generic definitions of critical thinking, however, ...
Facilitators' Perspectives on the Place of Offenders in Restorative Justice: a Grounded Theory Approach
(2018-11-01)
This study sought to explore and develop a preliminary, yet substantive understanding of the ways in which the offender’s position within a Restorative Justice process is influenced and impacted by the wider system around ...
The Adoption of Antimicrobial Stewardship Programmes in Ministry of Health Hospitals in Saudi Arabia
(2018-10-31)
Aim: This thesis aims to explore and investigate the level and process of adoption of Antimicrobial Stewardship Programmes (ASPs) and factors influencing their implementation in Saudi Ministry of Health (MOH) hospitals. ...
Fathers' Experiences of Caring for an Adult Child with Psychosis: a Qualitative Study
(2018-10-29)
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Previous research has looked at parental experiences of caring, which has highlighted the rewarding nature of caring but also the difficulties associated with this role. However, within these studies the majority ...
The Role of Spirituality and Disease Acceptance in Predicting Psychological Well Being in a Group of Individuals With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
(2018-10-29)
Background: Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a long term health condition, characterised by the complex interplay between physical and psychosocial health. In the absence of a cure, psychological interventions that help ...
A Qualitative Exploration of Candidates’ Expectations and Preparations for Weight Loss Surgery in the NHS
(2018-10-26)
Introduction: Weight loss surgery is the primary intervention offered by the NHS for patients with morbid obesity and associated health conditions (Welbourn, Fiennes & Kinsman, 2014). There are relatively few studies looking ...
Computational Properties of Cerebellar Nucleus Neurons: Effects of Stochastic Ion Channel Gating and Input Location
(2018-10-23)
The function of the nervous system is shaped by the refined integration of synaptic inputs taking place at the single neuron level. Gain modulation is a computational principle that is widely used across the brain, in which ...
Screening for Mental Health Difficulties in Looked After Children referred to a Specialist CAMHS Team using the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire: a Mixed Methods Study
(2018-10-22)
Looked after children (LAC) are at high risk of developing mental health difficulties. In England, 45 percent meet the criteria for psychiatric diagnosis (Ford, Vostanis, Meltzer & Goodman, 2007), while levels of emotional ...
Click: Exploring Social Actions in the 21st Century
(2018-10-22)
The phenomenon of social media has become part of our everyday interaction with others. At the heart of this exploration lies the idea that ‘clicks’ on social media are meaningful ways of communicating with others and doing ...
Feeling Beyond Words: Exploring the Relationship between Mothers with Eating Disorders and their Toddlers
(2018-10-22)
Literature on mothers with an eating disorder diagnosis has focused almost exclusively on identification of deficits, for both the mother and the infant. This literature suggests that, from conception through to the postnatal ...