Browsing Research publications by Title
Now showing items 21711-21730 of 22955
-
Use of a haptic device by blind and sighted people : perception of virtual textures and objects
(IOS Press, 1998)This paper describes a series of studies involving a haptic device which can display virtual textures and 3-D objects. The device has potential for simulating real world objects and assisting in the navigation of virtual ... -
Use of a real-time decision support system to give accurate timings for fungicide applications
(2019-09-02)Environmental conditions such as temperature and relative humidity (RH) affect strawberry powdery mildew (Podosphaera aphanis) development and disease severity. To control P. aphanis growers apply fungicides every 7-14 ... -
Use of a sensory room on an intensive care unit
(2014-05-01)This study explores the use of a sensory room on a psychiatric intensive care unit (PICU), with a particular focus on the effect on seclusion rates and staff and patients' experiences of using the sensory room. A mixed ... -
Use of a single glycine residue to determine the tilt and orientation of a transmembrane helix : A new structural label for infrared spectroscopy
(2000-12)Site-directed dichroism is an emerging technique for the determination of membrane protein structure. However, due to a number of factors, among which is the high natural abundance of C-13, the use of this technique has ... -
The use of a student model in a multimedia application to configure learning
(University of Hertfordshire, 1999)This thesis describes an investigation into the ways in which learning using a multimedia application can be supported and enhanced by means of a co-operative student model of learner characteristics. The hypothesis ... -
Use of alcohol hand rub (AHR) at ward entrances and use of soap and AHR by patients and visitors: a study in 27 wards in nine acute NHS trusts
(2011-03-01)Ward procurement of hand hygiene consumables is a proxy measure of hand hygiene compliance. The proportion of this due to use of alcohol hand rub (AHR) at ward entrances, and bedside use of consumables by patients and ... -
The use of an advanced simulation training facility to enhance clinical psychology trainees’ learning experiences.
(2010)The University of Hertfordshire (UH) has recently opened a new simulation centre for its healthcare students. Although the centre is primarily used by nursing and paramedic students for its simulated clinical and community ... -
Use of automated external defibrillators saves lives
(2017-06-15)Ambulance services in England attempt the resuscitation of almost 30,000 people who have experienced out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) each year. Outcomes can be much improved if automated external defibrillators (AEDs) ... -
Use of benzylglycinamide by a HIV-seropositive polysubstance user: : the changing pattern of novel psychoactive substance use among youths
(2016-09-30)A 24-year old woman with multisubstance use since the age of 13, including opioids and cocaine, and long-standing HIV/HCV seropositivity status, presented with psychosis, agitation, and insomnia at the emergency department ... -
Use of bioresorbable vascular scaffold : a meta-analysis of patients with coronary artery disease
(2016-08-26)BACKGROUND: Differences in outcomes between bioresorbable vascular scaffold (BVS) systems and drug-eluting metal stents (DES) have not been fully evaluated. We aimed to compare clinical and angiographic outcomes in randomised ... -
Use of case-based reasoning in the context-specific selection of notations for requirements specification
(University of Hertfordshire, 1997)Choosing an inappropriate notation for specifying software requirements is likely to compromise the effectiveness and efficiency with which the requirements process can be conducted. A proper choice of notation should ... -
The use of complementary and alternative therapies in health care: a selective review of the literature and discussion of the implications for nurse practitioners and health-care managers
(1994)Much has been written concerning the use of complementary and alternative therapies in health care. It is the author's belief that much of the current debate exists within a context of little knowledge of the research ... -
Use of computational fluid dynamics to aid studies of room air distribution: a review of some recent work
(2001)Computational fluid dynamics has a wide range of application in the study of room air distribution. The application is providing valuable guidance for those interested in such areas as comfort, productivity and sick building ... -
The use of constant observation with people with dementia in hospitals: a mixed-methods systematic review
(2023-06-09)Objective Constant observation is used in hospitals with people with dementia to manage their safety. However, opportunities for proactive care are not consistently recognised or utilised. A systematic review of constant ... -
Use of context in pragmatic language comprehension by children with Asperger syndrome or high-functioning autism
(2007)Utilizing relevance theory, this study investigated the ability of children with Asperger syndrome (AS) and high-functioning autism (HFA) to use context when answering questions and when giving explanations for their correct ...