Browsing Research publications by Author "Thornton, H."
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Accuracy of prediction of walking for young stroke patients by use of the FIM
Thornton, H.; Jackson, D.; Turner-Stokes, L. (2001)Clinical prediction of walking outcome after a stroke is essential for effective discharge planning. However, its accuracy has hardly been explored. This study took place in a regional unit admitting patients with complex ... -
CABLE: an approach to embedding blended learning in the curricula and across the institution
Anderson, I.; Bullen, P.; Alltree, J.; Thornton, H. (2008)The CABLE project developed a local process based on the Change Academy model in order to bring about significant curricular and structural change at the University of Hertfordshire, specifically to embed blended learning ... -
Can Patients with Unilateral Neglect following Stroke drive Electrically Powered Wheelchairs
Thornton, H.; Dawson, J. (2003) -
Can young severely disabled stroke patients regain the ability to walk independently more than three months post stroke?
Jackson, D.; Thornton, H.; Turner-Stokes, L. (2000)Objective: To investigate the acquisition of ability to walk independently in young severely disabled stroke patients unable to walk three months after onset. Setting: A regional rehabilitation unit providing post-acute ... -
Collaborative learning: using technology for fostering those valued practices inherent in constructive environments in traditional education
Doolan, M.; Hilliard, A.; Thornton, H. (2006)This paper presents a rationale for learners to learn through working collaboratively. An overview of the use of a number of different collaborative technologies to support pedagogy in a Blended Learning environment is ... -
The effect of a hinged ankle foot orthosis on hemiplegic gait: Objective measures and users opinions
Tyson, S.; Thornton, H. (2002) -
The effect of a hinged ankle-foot orthosis on hemiplegic gait: four single case studies
Tyson, S.; Thornton, H.; Downes, A. (1998)This study used a single-case design to assess the effect of a hinged ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) on four hemiplegic subjects, and elicited their views of the AFO. The gait parameters measured were: velocity, stride length, ... -
Empowering students to design an online activity: case study
Thornton, H. (2006)The presenter led a postgraduate module where students were on campus for a week, then away for 5 weeks then back for a week. These students were all in full time employment and had very demanding jobs. The aim was to ... -
How do Students Choose and use Technology for Collaborative Learning?
Thornton, H. (University of Hertfordshire, 2009)In this case study, 86 physiotherapy undergraduate students studying a third year module, chose a blend for a collaborative task. Data was focused in capturing the students’ experience, and included interviews, questionnaires, ... -
Justifying the provision of a standing frame - a good case to quote
Stainsbury, K.; Thornton, H. (1999)This article describes the clinical reasoning behind the decision to provide a standing frame to a patient for home use. The process to acquire the chosen standing frame and the means to ensure its use are described. The ... -
Management of neurogenic heterotropic ossification: Three case histories to illustrate the role of physiotherapy
Knight, L.A.; Thornton, H.; Turner-Stokes, L. (2001) -
Physical management of abnormal tone and movement
Thornton, H.; Kilbride, C. (Mosby, 1998) -
Using StudyNet to facilitate students’ learning
Alltree, J.; Thornton, H. (2004)This article discusses the utilisation of StudyNet to facilitate students’ learning on a Level 3 Physiotherapy module. The students’ perceptions of StudyNet and its usage were evaluated by questionnaire and also by an ...