All Outputs (27)

The assessment and management of unintentional weight loss associated with cachexia in a primary care setting: a mixed-methods study (2022)
Thesis
Nwulu, U. U. (2022). The assessment and management of unintentional weight loss associated with cachexia in a primary care setting: a mixed-methods study. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4420753

Introduction: Unintentional weight loss (UWL) is the main symptom of cachexia, a multifactorial syndrome associated with advanced disease. Other symptoms include loss of appetite and muscle weakness. UWL in older adults can be caused by many disease... Read More about The assessment and management of unintentional weight loss associated with cachexia in a primary care setting: a mixed-methods study.

A mixed methods study of outcomes, experiences, and perceptions of through-knee and above-knee amputation (2022)
Thesis
Crane, H. (2022). A mixed methods study of outcomes, experiences, and perceptions of through-knee and above-knee amputation. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4312145

Through-knee amputation (TKA) has several theoretical physical advantages over above-knee amputation (AKA), yet AKA remains the preferred level of amputation by UK vascular surgeons when below-knee amputation (BKA) is not feasible. How clinician’s pe... Read More about A mixed methods study of outcomes, experiences, and perceptions of through-knee and above-knee amputation.

Assessing professionalism for the selection of mental health clinicians: the development and validation of a situational judgement test (2022)
Thesis
Aylott, L. M. E. (2022). Assessing professionalism for the selection of mental health clinicians: the development and validation of a situational judgement test. (Thesis). The University of Hull and The University of York. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4192760

Patients using mental health services are vulnerable to abuse and exploitation, yet there is no consensus on assessment for values-based recruitment (VBR) in this setting. VBR requires evaluating attitudes, knowledge and traits relevant to the delive... Read More about Assessing professionalism for the selection of mental health clinicians: the development and validation of a situational judgement test.

The detection and assessment of malnutrition, sarcopenia and cachexia, in older adults with cancer (2022)
Thesis
Bullock, A. F. (2022). The detection and assessment of malnutrition, sarcopenia and cachexia, in older adults with cancer. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4484119

Background: Older adults with cancer are a complex and growing population requiring tailored care to achieve optimum treatment outcomes. However, their care is complicated by underrecognised
and under-treated nutrition-related wasting disorders: mal... Read More about The detection and assessment of malnutrition, sarcopenia and cachexia, in older adults with cancer.

An investigation into the effect of oxLDL and cyclic nucleotides on platelet cytoskeletal function (2020)
Thesis
Ahmed, Y. (2020). An investigation into the effect of oxLDL and cyclic nucleotides on platelet cytoskeletal function. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, The University of Hull and The University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4200904

Atherosclerosis is a major underlying cause in cardiovascular disease and a significant health concern in developed countries. Part of the mechanism by which platelets are linked to this process is via their activation by oxidised Low-Density Lipopro... Read More about An investigation into the effect of oxLDL and cyclic nucleotides on platelet cytoskeletal function.

Post Treatment for Prostate Cancer: The Experiences and Psychosocial Needs of Black African and Black Caribbean Men and their Partners (2019)
Thesis
Bamidele, O. (2019). Post Treatment for Prostate Cancer: The Experiences and Psychosocial Needs of Black African and Black Caribbean Men and their Partners. (Thesis). Ulster University. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/3303524

This study explored the experiences, psychosocial needs and how best to address them after prostate cancer treatment for Black African/Black Caribbean men and their partners in England. Cancer statistics in the United Kingdom show that Black African... Read More about Post Treatment for Prostate Cancer: The Experiences and Psychosocial Needs of Black African and Black Caribbean Men and their Partners.

Development and applications of a smartphone-based mobile electroencephalography (EEG) system (2018)
Thesis
Bateson, A. D. (2018). Development and applications of a smartphone-based mobile electroencephalography (EEG) system. (Thesis). University of Hull and University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4567418

Electroencephalography (EEG) is a clinical and research technique used to non-invasively acquire brain activity. EEG is performed using static systems in specialist laboratories where participant mobility is constrained. It is desirable to have EEG s... Read More about Development and applications of a smartphone-based mobile electroencephalography (EEG) system.