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Social Prescribing for Autistic Adults
(University of Plymouth, 2024)Background Autistic adults are affected by health and social disparities that impact life expectancy and quality of life, frequently resulting in escalating wellbeing concerns requiring costly acute care. Evidence suggests ... -
Use of Patient Diaries in pAediatric inTensive carE: UPDATE Study. A Constructivist Grounded Theory Study exploring the child, parents, and healthcare professionals’ perspectives.
(University of Plymouth, 2024)Use of Patient Diaries in pAediatric inTensive carE: UPDATE Study. A Constructivist Grounded Theory Study exploring the child, parents, and healthcare professionals’ perspectives. Fiona Lynch Paediatric Intensive Care ... -
How does living in a rural location affect experiences of acquired vision impairment?
(University of Plymouth, 2024)This research explores the lived experiences of adults with acquired sight loss who live in rural areas in Southwest England. There is a scarcity of published academic research with this group. Vision impaired people who ... -
The role played by non-formal education in the lives of Iraqi-British citizens: A study of three Iraqi-British cultural institutions and how non-formal education empowers individuals and communities
(University of Plymouth, 2024)This thesis highlights the role played by non-formal education in the lives of Iraqi community members who participate in the activities offered by London’s Iraqi-British cultural centres. The key aims of this thesis were; ... -
Anastomotic leakage in rectal surgery: Where are we and where do we go from here?
(University of Plymouth, 2023)Anastomotic leak in colorectal surgery is a significant complication which is feared by surgeons and has considerable consequences for patients. It affects up to 17% of rectal resections and although there is significant ... -
A Platform as a Service Framework for Ambient Assisted Living Services
(University of Plymouth, 2023)The primary objective of Ambient Assisted Living (AAL) technology is to provide aid and assistance to individuals, particularly the elderly, in maintaining their independence and residing in their own homes and their known ... -
AN EXAMINATION OF THE INTEGRATION OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT PRINCIPLES IN GOVERNMENTAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT IN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN
(University of Plymouth, 2023)This study aims to explore sustainable project management in Bahrain and to identify current gaps in the field. The overall objective of project management in Bahrain is the striking of an appropriate and practical balance ... -
A novel interactive training device to improve walking Ability and quality of life for Children with CErebral Palsy Trial: ACCEPT study An exploration of balance, its measurement and usual physiotherapy care in children with cerebral palsy, to inform a mixed methods feasibility RCT.
(University of Plymouth, 2023)Cerebral palsy (CP) is a common disability with its onset in childhood, resulting from a non-progressive lesion to the brain. Motor impairments associated with CP are spasticity, weakness and reduced selective movement; ... -
Investigating the diversity and distribution of Mesophotic Coral Ecosystems in the Chagos Archipelago
(University of Plymouth, 2023)Mesophotic coral ecosystems (MCEs, 30-150 m) have received increasing attention from the scientific community over the past two decades, as their significance has been recognised in terms of biodiversity, distribution, ... -
Speculations on force and form: resisting the neurotypical in the neoliberal university
(University of Plymouth, 2023)Can reframing a thesis in terms of what it can do rather than what it is generate a joyful-artful engagement with the PhD process and engender a more response-able relationship with the world? In this tentative exemplification ...