All Outputs (5)

Somatosensory stimulation to improve lower-limb recovery after stroke (2020)
Thesis
Aries, A. M. Somatosensory stimulation to improve lower-limb recovery after stroke. (Thesis). Keele University. https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/417172

Introduction
Increasing lower-limb sensation could improve walking post-stroke but evidence for this is limited.
This thesis reports:
1) Review of published literature on somatosensory stimulation of the foot to enhance lower-limb function post-st... Read More about Somatosensory stimulation to improve lower-limb recovery after stroke.

A mixed methods study exploring organisational factors influencing the development of services for people with dementia in English hospices (2019)
Thesis
Hodges, E. A mixed methods study exploring organisational factors influencing the development of services for people with dementia in English hospices. (Thesis). Keele University. https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/414942

Hospices are being challenged by changing demographics in the UK population. Originating from a response to cancer, hospices have struggled to diversify. As the population ages, dementia creates a particular challenge. A report by the Alzheimer’s Soc... Read More about A mixed methods study exploring organisational factors influencing the development of services for people with dementia in English hospices.

Supporting people with an intellectual disability and dementia: a constructivist grounded theory study exploring care providers’ views and experiences (2019)
Thesis
Herron, D. L. Supporting people with an intellectual disability and dementia: a constructivist grounded theory study exploring care providers’ views and experiences. (Thesis). Keele University. https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/417814

Background
A growing field of research illustrates that carers often lack the necessary training and knowledge to provide the best care and support for people with an intellectual disability and dementia. Less research has explored carers’ support n... Read More about Supporting people with an intellectual disability and dementia: a constructivist grounded theory study exploring care providers’ views and experiences.

Real voices: A participatory action research study to explore the support provided to children visiting adult patients in hospital. (2019)
Thesis
Jervis, J. Real voices: A participatory action research study to explore the support provided to children visiting adult patients in hospital. (Thesis). Keele University. https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/414219

Background: There is evidence that a supportive and open approach to children visiting adult relatives in hospitals has positive benefits for the children, patient, families and healthcare staff. Despite this, many children (<17 years) are still rest...

Bereavement and loss support for adults with learning disabilities: An exploratory study using Photovoice (2018)
Thesis
Tajuria, G. Bereavement and loss support for adults with learning disabilities: An exploratory study using Photovoice. (Thesis). Keele University. https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/411462

Background: Loss and bereavement are devastating life experiences for all human beings belonging to any social group, and adults with learning disabilities are not exempt from the effects of loss. Recent research has shown that adults with learning d... Read More about Bereavement and loss support for adults with learning disabilities: An exploratory study using Photovoice.