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Exploring the impact and effectiveness of the ‘Project Optimal’ burglary reduction initiative in Leeds: A spatio-temporal approach (2013)
Presentation / Conference
Addis, N. (2013, April). Exploring the impact and effectiveness of the ‘Project Optimal’ burglary reduction initiative in Leeds: A spatio-temporal approach. Paper presented at GISRUK 2013, Liverpool, Liverpool

The current paper presents the findings from a project that explored the impact and effectiveness of the 'Project Optimal' Burglary Reduction Initiative in Leeds. The Project Optimal Initiative was implemented in March 2012 as part of a range of ini... Read More about Exploring the impact and effectiveness of the ‘Project Optimal’ burglary reduction initiative in Leeds: A spatio-temporal approach.

Exploring perceptions of listening, empathy and summarising in the health visitor–parent relationship (2013)
Journal Article
health visitor–parent relationship. Journal of Health Visiting, 1(4), 226-232

The ability of health visitors and their teams to engage and build effective relationships with families is fundamental in working together to reduce health inequalities and achieving positive outcomes for children and their families. In order to int... Read More about Exploring perceptions of listening, empathy and summarising in the health visitor–parent relationship.

Looking 'the same': Experiences of women who have had corrective surgery for breast asymmetry (2013)
Journal Article
NiMhurchadha, S., Harcourt, D., Diba, R., Hughes, J., Nduka, C., & Smith, R. (2013). Looking 'the same': Experiences of women who have had corrective surgery for breast asymmetry. Journal of Health Psychology, 18(4), 488-496. https://doi.org/10.1177/1359105312436766

Qualitative interviews with ten women found that following corrective surgery for congenital breast asymmetry, women were still concerned with the symmetry of their breasts and expressed high ideals regarding symmetry. Although women found an improve... Read More about Looking 'the same': Experiences of women who have had corrective surgery for breast asymmetry.

Translation and validation of the Nepalese version of Derriford appearance scale (DAS-59) (2013)
Journal Article
Singh, V. P., Singh, R. K., Moss, T., Roy, D. K., & Baral, D. D. (2013). Translation and validation of the Nepalese version of Derriford appearance scale (DAS-59). Modern Plastic Surgery, 3(2), 51-56. https://doi.org/10.4236/mps.2013.32010

Objectives: To establish a valid and reliable translated version of Derriford Appearance Scale (DAS 59) for Nepali population. Methods: A standard translation-back-translation procedure was used followed by evaluation of semantic, conceptual and soc... Read More about Translation and validation of the Nepalese version of Derriford appearance scale (DAS-59).

Making care homes part of the community? An evaluation of the Gloucestershire Partnerships for Older People Project (2013)
Journal Article
Evans, S., Means, R., & Powell, J. (2013). Making care homes part of the community? An evaluation of the Gloucestershire Partnerships for Older People Project. Quality in Ageing and Older Adults, 14(1), 66-74. https://doi.org/10.1108/14717791311311120

Purpose - This paper report on the evaluation of a project that aimed to improve the integration of care homes with health and social care services and with the wider community. Design/methodology/approach - The evaluation adopted a mixed methods app... Read More about Making care homes part of the community? An evaluation of the Gloucestershire Partnerships for Older People Project.

The linked response: Lessons emerging from integration of HIV and reproductive health services in Cambodia (2013)
Journal Article
White, J., Delvaux, T., Chhea, C., Saramony, S., Ouk, V., & Saphonn, V. (2013). The linked response: Lessons emerging from integration of HIV and reproductive health services in Cambodia. AIDS Research and Treatment, 2013, 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/504792

A qualitative assessment was made of service provider and user perceptions of the quality of integrated reproductive health services established through a pilot intervention in Cambodia. The intervention aimed to promote pregnant women's HIV testing... Read More about The linked response: Lessons emerging from integration of HIV and reproductive health services in Cambodia.

Revaluing donor and recipient bodies in the globalised blood economy: Transitions in public policy on blood safety in the United Kingdom (2013)
Journal Article
Busby, H., Kent, J., & Farrell, A. M. (2014). Revaluing donor and recipient bodies in the globalised blood economy: Transitions in public policy on blood safety in the United Kingdom. Health, 18(1), 79-94. https://doi.org/10.1177/1363459313476966

The clinical use of blood has a long history, but its apparent stability belies the complexity of contemporary practices in this field. In this article, we explore how the production, supply and deployment of blood products are socially mediated, dra... Read More about Revaluing donor and recipient bodies in the globalised blood economy: Transitions in public policy on blood safety in the United Kingdom.

Exploring the role of children and young people as agents of change in sustainable community development (2013)
Journal Article
Percy-Smith, B., & Burns, D. (2013). Exploring the role of children and young people as agents of change in sustainable community development. Local Environment, 18(3), 323-339. https://doi.org/10.1080/13549839.2012.729565

In 2007, the Department for Children Schools and Families in the UK outlined the Sustainable Schools Strategy setting out an agenda for schools and environmental education. While many schools made advances in their provision of learning for sustainab... Read More about Exploring the role of children and young people as agents of change in sustainable community development.

Psychological assessment prior to cosmetic procedures: Brief report on a pilot study (2013)
Journal Article
Paraskeva, N. (2013). Psychological assessment prior to cosmetic procedures: Brief report on a pilot study. Journal of Aesthetic Nursing, 2(2), 82-85

An increasing number of people are seeking cosmetic procedures to enhance their appearance; however, while the majority of patients are satisfied with the outcome of aesthetic surgery, some are dissatisfied despite achieving a positive technical outc... Read More about Psychological assessment prior to cosmetic procedures: Brief report on a pilot study.

The Impact of Appearance Concerns on Depression and Anxiety in Rheumatoid Arthritis (2013)
Journal Article
Saul, K., Jenkinson, E., Byron-Daniel, J., Clarke, S. A., McBain, H., Clarke, A., …Newman, S. (2013). The Impact of Appearance Concerns on Depression and Anxiety in Rheumatoid Arthritis. Musculoskeletal Care, 11(1), 19-30. https://doi.org/10.1002/msc.1020

Objectives: Increased levels of anxiety and depression are commonly reported by patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in comparison to the general population. Rather than the clinical features of the disease, this difference has been attributed to... Read More about The Impact of Appearance Concerns on Depression and Anxiety in Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Characterizing clinical skill acquisition: Face symmetry assessment abilities in orthodontists (2013)
Presentation / Conference
Jackson, T. H., Nguyen, T. T., Clark, K., Lee, J. Y., Proffit, W. R., & Mitroff, S. R. (2013, March). Characterizing clinical skill acquisition: Face symmetry assessment abilities in orthodontists. Poster presented at International Association for Dental Research, Seattle, Washington, United States

Objectives: Assessing face symmetry is key to diagnosis in dentistry. By comparing performance on tests of visual cognition (symmetry assessment) across dental students, orthodontics residents, orthodontics faculty, and untrained controls, we explore... Read More about Characterizing clinical skill acquisition: Face symmetry assessment abilities in orthodontists.

From strategy to process: Validation in dialectical behaviour therapy (2013)
Journal Article
Hadjiosif, M. (2013). From strategy to process: Validation in dialectical behaviour therapy

Content and Focus: This paper explores how Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) elaborates upon the concept of validation as a strategic intervention and therapeutic stance. It examines the rationale for validating the ‘grain of wisdom’ in every clien... Read More about From strategy to process: Validation in dialectical behaviour therapy.

I'm not just fat, I'm old: Has the study of body image overlooked " old talk"? (2013)
Journal Article
Becker, C. B., Diedrichs, P. C., Jankowski, G., & Werchin, C. (2013). I'm not just fat, I'm old: Has the study of body image overlooked " old talk"?. Journal of Eating Disorders, 1(1), https://doi.org/10.1186/2050-2974-1-6

Background: Research indicates that body dissatisfaction is correlated with and often predictive of both physical and mental health problems. " Fat talk," a well-studied form of body image talk in adolescents and university-aged women, has been impli... Read More about I'm not just fat, I'm old: Has the study of body image overlooked " old talk"?.

A qualitative study of patients' motivations and expectations for dental implants (2013)
Journal Article
Harcourt, D., Grey, E. B., Harcourt, D., O'Sullivan, D., Buchanan, H., & Kilpatrick, N. M. (2013). A qualitative study of patients' motivations and expectations for dental implants. British Dental Journal, 214(1), E1-E1. https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bdj.2012.1178

Objective To explore patients' motivations and expectations for dental implants.Design Single-setting, qualitative interview study.Subjects, setting and method Semi-structured, telephone interviews were conducted with nine patients who had consulted... Read More about A qualitative study of patients' motivations and expectations for dental implants.

Coroners’ records for action on road safety (CARS) in Wiltshire (2013)
Presentation / Conference
Pilkington, P., Bird, E., Gray, S., Towner, E., Weld, S., & McKibben, M. (2013, February). Coroners’ records for action on road safety (CARS) in Wiltshire. Paper presented at South West Public Health Scientific Conference 2013, Weston-Super-Mare, UK