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Exploring Alcohol Withdrawal and Frequent Hospital Readmissions (2024)
Thesis
Cragg, B. (2024). Exploring Alcohol Withdrawal and Frequent Hospital Readmissions. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4927536

This thesis portfolio comprises three parts:
Part One: Systematic Literature Review
The systematic literature review examined the possible key factors that put individuals more at risk of returning to hospital repeatedly, in relation to alcohol wit... Read More about Exploring Alcohol Withdrawal and Frequent Hospital Readmissions.

“You’re firefighting”: The experience of vicarious trauma and vicarious post-traumatic growth in psychological professionals. (2024)
Thesis
West, B. (2024). “You’re firefighting”: The experience of vicarious trauma and vicarious post-traumatic growth in psychological professionals. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4913261

This thesis portfolio comprises three parts: a systematic literature review, an empirical paper, and appendices.
Part One: Systematic Literature Review
The systematic literature review explored the vicarious trauma coping facilitators of psycholog... Read More about “You’re firefighting”: The experience of vicarious trauma and vicarious post-traumatic growth in psychological professionals..

Exploring the Experiences of Family Caregivers who Support an Individual with a Learning Disability who Engages in Behaviours of Concern (2024)
Thesis
Barber, C. (2024). Exploring the Experiences of Family Caregivers who Support an Individual with a Learning Disability who Engages in Behaviours of Concern. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4913274

Part One: Systematic Literature Review
Part one is a systematic review of the literature that explores the experiences of family caregivers who support individuals with intellectual disabilities who display behaviours of concern, with a focus on car... Read More about Exploring the Experiences of Family Caregivers who Support an Individual with a Learning Disability who Engages in Behaviours of Concern.

This New Part of Me: Psychological Outcomes and Experiences Following Stoma Surgery (2024)
Thesis
Palmer, M. (2024). This New Part of Me: Psychological Outcomes and Experiences Following Stoma Surgery. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4920875

The portfolio thesis is composed of three parts: a systematic literature review, an empirical paper, and appendices. This thesis aims to explore psychological outcomes following stoma surgery.
Part One: Systematic Literature Review
The systematic l... Read More about This New Part of Me: Psychological Outcomes and Experiences Following Stoma Surgery.

Post-traumatic Growth Following an Acquired Brain Injury (2024)
Thesis
Reddy, A. (2024). Post-traumatic Growth Following an Acquired Brain Injury. (Thesis). University Of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4920916

This thesis portfolio comprises three parts:
Part One: Systematic Literature Review
The systematic literature review explored whether social support facilitated post-traumatic growth (PTG) following an acquired brain injury (ABI). Eleven studies we... Read More about Post-traumatic Growth Following an Acquired Brain Injury.

The transition to adulthood and adult services for young people with intellectual disabilities : multiple perspectives (2018)
Thesis
Doski, A. The transition to adulthood and adult services for young people with intellectual disabilities : multiple perspectives. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220941

This portfolio thesis consists of three parts:

Part one - Systematic Literature Review
The systematic literature explores and conceptualises the existing empirical literature relating to parent’s experiences of the transition to adulthood for the... Read More about The transition to adulthood and adult services for young people with intellectual disabilities : multiple perspectives.

Adults with intellectual disabilities’ lived experiences of wellbeing and the Internet : a descriptive phenomenological study (2018)
Thesis
Hebblewhite, G. H. Adults with intellectual disabilities’ lived experiences of wellbeing and the Internet : a descriptive phenomenological study. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4500279

Internet usage continues to increase among adults with intellectual disabilities (IDs), but many are scared to use the internet or are denied access by those who care for them. The internet offers many opportunities, such as the ability to increase s... Read More about Adults with intellectual disabilities’ lived experiences of wellbeing and the Internet : a descriptive phenomenological study.

Families of people with an intellectual disability : exploring the positives (2017)
Thesis
Wigley, J. Families of people with an intellectual disability : exploring the positives. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219762

This portfolio thesis is comprised of three sections: a systematic literature review, an empirical study and a list of appendices.

Part one is a systematic literature review in which a thematic synthesis has been completed to interpret and outline... Read More about Families of people with an intellectual disability : exploring the positives.

The experiences of stopping self-harm in adults (2014)
Thesis
Rowland, C. M. The experiences of stopping self-harm in adults. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216529

The portfolio has three parts. Parts one and two are conceptually linked by their focus on self-harm and the cessation of the practice.

Part one is a systematic literature review. Each individual’s self-harm experience is unique to them but there... Read More about The experiences of stopping self-harm in adults.

The effectiveness of intensive interaction and its use in hospital settings (2013)
Thesis
Bodicoat, A. The effectiveness of intensive interaction and its use in hospital settings. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214783

This portfolio has three parts. Part one is a systematic literature review, in which the theoretical, conceptual and empirical literature relating to the effectiveness of using Intensive Interaction with people with learning disabilities is reviewed.... Read More about The effectiveness of intensive interaction and its use in hospital settings.

Interpersonal factors influencing self-injury in people with learning disabilities : expressed emotion and attributions in residential care staff (2012)
Thesis
Chafer, S. Interpersonal factors influencing self-injury in people with learning disabilities : expressed emotion and attributions in residential care staff. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213496

The portfolio has three parts: a systematic literature review, an empirical study and a set of Appendices.

Part one is a systematic literature review entitled ‘The Experiences of People with Mild-Moderate Learning Disabilities who Self-Injure: A C... Read More about Interpersonal factors influencing self-injury in people with learning disabilities : expressed emotion and attributions in residential care staff.

Deliberate self-harm in adolescence : parenting and stigma (2011)
Thesis
Griffiths, J. Deliberate self-harm in adolescence : parenting and stigma. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4211550

The portfolio has three parts: a systematic literature review, an empirical study and a set of Appendixes.Part one is a systematic literature review in which empirical literature relating to the experiences of parenting a young person that engages... Read More about Deliberate self-harm in adolescence : parenting and stigma.

The effect of choice for people with learning disabilities : a systematic review (2010)
Thesis
Bradley, J. The effect of choice for people with learning disabilities : a systematic review. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4210128

This portfolio has three parts:Part one – A systematic literature about the effects of choice for people with learning disabilities.Part two – A qualitative research study using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) about the experience of c... Read More about The effect of choice for people with learning disabilities : a systematic review.

The experience of bereavement for people with intellectual disabilities (2008)
Thesis
Handley, E. The experience of bereavement for people with intellectual disabilities. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208689

Previous research investigating the bereavement experiences of people with Intellectual Disabilities found that carers do not always prepare people for deaths or include them in mourning rituals. It has also been found that some carers lack confidenc... Read More about The experience of bereavement for people with intellectual disabilities.

Association between Down's Syndrome and Alzheimer's Disease: Review of the Literature (1999)
Journal Article
Hutchinson, N. J. (1999). Association between Down's Syndrome and Alzheimer's Disease: Review of the Literature. Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 3(4), 194-203. https://doi.org/10.1177/174462959900300405

In recent years, advances in medical, surgical and nursing care have resulted in a dramatic increase in the life expectancy of children born with Down's syndrome (DS), giving rise to an older population of people with DS not previously seen. It has b... Read More about Association between Down's Syndrome and Alzheimer's Disease: Review of the Literature.