Healthcare professionals’ perceptions and experiences of physiotherapy for people with mental illness: a protocol for a systematic review and meta-ethnography

INTRODUCTION: There is a high global prevalence of patients presenting with physical and mental health comorbidities. Physiotherapeutic interventions, such as exercise, can have positive benefits for physical and mental health. However, poor accessibility and negative experiences of healthcare services for those with mental illness (MI) have been consistently observed within literature with recent research identifying poor experiences of physiotherapeutic interactions and processes such as referrals and discharges. One way to help improve physiotherapy services for this population is to understand the personal experiences and perceptions of healthcare professionals (HCPs) toward physiotherapy for patients with MI. Qualitative-based evidence syntheses are suited to bring this data together with the aim of improving physiotherapy services for patients with MI. This review will systematically search and synthesise existing evidence around HCP experiences and perceptions of physiotherapy for people with MI. METHODS AND ANALYSIS: A systematic search and seven-phase meta-ethnography will be undertaken. A comprehensive search of electronic databases (CINAHL plus, MEDLINE, Pubmed, Embase and Psycinfo) and search engines as well as grey literature (unpublished primary research such as theses) will be completed. Searches are planned to take place in July 2022. Eligibility criteria include: (a) qualitative data, (b) perceptions identified from HCP, including physiotherapists, assistants and HCP referring into physiotherapy, about physiotherapy for patients with MI and (c) are primary studies. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION: This work is exempt from requiring ethical approval due to review methodology with data accessed from published works. This systematic review is expected to provide insight into experiences and perceptions of HCP around benefits and barriers to accessing physiotherapy for patients with mental health illness. Findings will be used to inform further research and co-develop recommendations to overcome barriers and optimise facilitators to care for this population. Findings will be disseminated via peer-reviewed journal, conference presentations and to key stakeholder groups. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER: CRD42021293035

The development of artificial muscles using textile structures

The aim of this project was to investigate the use of textile structures as muscles to assist people with muscular deficiency or paralysis. Due to the average life expectancy continuing to increase, support for those needing assistance to move unaided is also increasing. The purpose of this project was to try to help a patient who would normally need assistance, to move their arm unaided. It could also help with rehabilitation of muscular injuries and increasing strength and reducing muscular fatigue of manual workers. The approach considered was to develop an extra corporal device for the upper limbs, providing the main required motions. Most devices currently available use motors and gearboxes to assist in limb movement. This study investigated a way of mimicking the contraction of biological skeletal muscles to create a motion that is as human as possible with a soft, flexible and lightweight construction. Electroactive polymers (EAPs) and pneumatic artificial muscles (PAMs) were investigated. It became clear that at present, the EAPs were unable to create the forces and speed of contraction required for this application. The use of pneumatics to create artificial muscles was developed upon. PAMs, like the McKibben muscle and the pleated pneumatic muscle mimic the natural contraction of skeletal muscle. These current PAMs were used as a basis to develop a new type of pneumatic artificial muscle in this project. A 90 mm ball-like structure was developed, produced from an air impermeable rubber coated cotton fabric. Joining three oval panels together created a 3-D spherical shape. Three of these structures were linked together, and when inflated, created an acceptable level of contraction and force. This method of producing artificial muscles created a soft, lightweight and flexible actuator with scope for different arrangements, sizes and positions of the muscle structure. The contraction process was mathematically modelled. This calculated the predicted rate and level of contraction of a 2-D muscle structure. These mathematical findings were able to be compared to the practical results, and produced similar contraction characteristics. The muscle structures were incorporated into a garment to form a type of muscle suit which could be worn to assist movement. This garment has an aluminium frame to protect the wearer's bones from stresses from the contracting muscles. This study has shown that the muscle suit developed can create movement for wearers that would normally need assistance, and also reduce muscle fatigue, which would be useful for manual workers. This is incorporated into a functional and wearable garment, which is easy to dress and more lightweight and aesthetically pleasing than current muscle suits.EThOS - Electronic Theses Online ServiceGBUnited Kingdo

The challenges and affordances of online participatory workshops in the context of young people's everyday climate crisis activism: insights from facilitators

Participatory workshops can provide an equitable way of working with diverse communities to co-produce new knowledge and understanding in the context of young people’s everyday climate crisis activism. Drawing on data from interviews with seven facilitators, we consider the specific affordances and challenges provided by participatory workshops that are held online with groups including young people and teachers. We highlight that the online format can provide a powerful methodological tool for co-production, community building and developing constructive intergenerational dialogue. Although online workshops can include diverse voices, barriers and challenges remain when seeking to reduce the persistent under-representation of some groups

Water for Texas: Applicant Capacity Assessment Tool for the Economically Distressed Areas Program

This report contains recommendations, analysis, and an assessment tool for the Economically Distressed Areas program administered by the Texas Water Development Board. The purpose of the assessment tool, known as the Applicant Capacity Assessment Tool (ACAT), was to reduce the number of water infrastructure projects running over-budget and over-schedule

Taxonomías web de clubes de fútbol argentinos

Se analizaron las taxonomías web navegacionales de clubes de fútbol argentinos, con el propósito de identificar sus taxones y las categorías subyacentes, así como elaborar una taxonomía común, basada en las categorías fundamentales recomendadas por el Classification Research Group, para comparar las taxonomías analizadas y comprobar si pueden ser desarrolladas mediante el método del análisis por facetas. El análisis de los taxones muestra una tendencia a usar términos en inglés y nombres propios o específicos relacionados con aspectos emocionales e identificatorios de cada club, que puede requerir cambios en la aplicación tradicional de las normas de control de vocabulario. El uso de las categorías fundamentales permitiría un análisis más exhaustivo de la información a colocar en el sitio web y un mejor diseño de la taxonomía, siendo una herramienta útil para el bibliotecario interesado en este tipo de recurso. Palabras clave Clasificación facetada. Sitios de fútbol de clabes argentinos.Vocabulario controlado. Lenguajes documentarios. Web taxonomies of Argentinean soccer clubs Abstract The navigable taxonomies web of Argentinean soccer clubs have been analyzed for the purpose of identifying their taxonomies and inherent categories, as well as elaborating a common taxonomy, based on fundamental categories recommended by Classification Research Group, in order to compare the taxonomies analyzed and demonstrate whether they can be developed by a method of facet analysis. The analysis of taxonomic elements show a tendency to use English terms and proper names or specific terms related to emotional and identifying aspects of the norms of vocabulary control. The use of fundamental categories will allow a more exhaustive analysis of information to be put in the web site and a better design of taxonomy, which is a useful tool for the librarian interested in this type of resource. Keywords Faceted classification. Sites of Argentine soccer clubs. Controlled vocabularies. Documentary languages

Discipline-Specific Employability Skills and Awareness via the Virtual Learning Environment: Piloting an Innovative and Transferable Approach

In the context of increased internationalisation and use of online distance learning in higher education, educators are faced with the challenge of promoting diverse students’ employability in an inclusive, effective and discipline-specific way. Few case studies have demonstrated how employability skills can be embedded within the core online learning. This presentation will address this gap by documenting how discipline-specific skills were systematically identified in a job market analysis, and integrated into the virtual learning environment, in an MSc Global Mental Health programme. Attendees will be provided with practical tools, guidance and reflection prompts

Are older adults with chronic musculoskeletal pain less active than older adults without pain? A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: To compare the overall levels of physical activity of older adults with chronic musculoskeletal pain and asymptomatic controls. Review Methods: A systematic review of the literature was conducted using a Cochrane methodology and reported in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses statement. Major electronic databases were searched from inception until December 2012, including the Cochrane Library, CINAHL, EBSCO, EMBASE, Medline, PubMed, PsycINFO, and the international prospective register of systematic reviews. In addition, citation chasing was undertaken, and key authors were contacted. Eligibility criteria were established around participants used and outcome measures focusing on daily physical activity. A meta-analysis was conducted on appropriate studies. Results: Eight studies met the eligibility criteria, four of these reported a statistically lower level of physical activity in the older adult sampl e with chronic pain compared with the asymptomatic group. It was possible to perform a non-heterogeneous meta-analysis on five studies. This established that 1,159 older adults with chronic pain had a significantly lower level of physical activity (−0.20, confidence interval 95% = −0.34 to −0.06, p = 0.004) compared with 576 without chronic pain. Conclusion: Older adults with chronic pain appear to be less active than asymptomatic controls. Although this difference was small, it is likely to be clinically meaningful. It is imperative that clinicians encourage older people with chronic pain to remain active as physical activity is a central non-pharmacological strategy in the management of chronic pain and is integral for healthy aging. Future research should prioritize the use of objective measurement of physical activity

Teacher and youth priorities for education for environmental sustainability: A co-created manifesto

What would it mean to put environmental sustainability at the heart of education? This article describes a process of inclusive, participatory manifesto-making to identify young people's (aged 16–18 years) and teachers' priorities for education for environmental sustainability across the UK. Drawing on analysis of qualitative data from over 200 teachers and young people who participated in futures and visualisation workshops, we identify key educational priorities at the levels of classroom, school, community and policy, based on consensus between teacher and youth perspectives. Whilst consensus-seeking comes with a risk of favouring ‘soft’ actions which reinforce unsustainable practices and systems, the process of identifying more desirable futures and immediate barriers that must be negotiated to reach them has the potential to create spaces for more critical pedagogies and practices. There is a need for policy makers and school leaders to recognise the interests of teachers and young people to enable greater participation in decision making at different scales, and to ensure that those with the greatest capacity bear their burden of responsibility for education for environmental sustainability

Web taxonomies of Argentinean soccer club

Se analizaron las taxonomias web navegacionales de clubes de futbol argentinos, con el proposito de identificar sus taxones y las categorias subyacentes, asi como elaborar una taxonomia comun, basada en las categorias fundamentales recomendadas por el Classification Research Group, para comparar las taxonomias analizadas y comprobar si pueden ser desarrolladas mediante el metodo del analisis por facetas. El analisis de los taxones muestra una tendencia a usar terminos en ingles y nombres propios o especificos relacionados con aspectos emocionales e identificatorios de cada club, que puede requerir cambios en la aplicacion tradicional de las normas de control de vocabulario. El uso de las categorias fundamentales permitiria un analisis mas exhaustivo de la informacion a colocar en el sitio web y un mejor diseno de la taxonomia, siendo una herramienta util para el bibliotecario interesado en este tipo de recurso.The navigable taxonomies web of Argentinean soccer clubs have been analyzed for the purpose of identifying their taxonomies and inherent categories, as well as elaborating a common taxonomy, based on fundamental categories recommended by Classification Research Group, in order to compare the taxonomies analyzed and demonstrate whether they can be developed by a method of facet analysis. The analysis of taxonomic elements show a tendency to use English terms and proper names or specific terms related to emotional and identifying aspects of the norms of vocabulary control. The use of fundamental categories will allow a more exhaustive analysis of information to be put in the web site and a better design of taxonomy, which is a useful tool for the librarian interested in this type of resource.Facultad de Humanidades y Ciencias de la Educació