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AUT University
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Ma, Qiao.
The effectiveness of requirements prioritization techniques for a medium to large number of requirements: a systematic literature review
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Degree: 2010, AUT University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10292/833
► In software system development, it can be a challenge for people to select the ‘right’ requirement among several or many options if it is not…
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▼ In software system development, it can be a challenge for people to select the ‘right’ requirement among several or many options if it is not obvious which requirement is desirable. Requirements prioritization helps people to discover the most desirable requirements. It seems that most requirements prioritization techniques work well on a small number of requirements, but many of them have constraints on medium to large numbers of requirements. This directly leads to a question: are there prioritization techniques that are suitable for people to prioritize medium to large numbers of requirements? In order to find an answer to this question, this research investigates the strength of evidence for the effectiveness of different requirements prioritization techniques for medium to large numbers of requirements. The methodology used for this research is a
Systematic Literature
Review. A
Systematic Literature
Review investigates research questions through identifying, evaluating and interpreting all relevant studies. It summarises the existing evidence for a certain technology. The reason a
Systematic Literature
Review was used to conduct this research is because it matches the purpose of this research, which is to systematically assess current studies in requirements prioritisation techniques as reported in literature, and analyse and draw together the results. After conducting the
Systematic Literature
Review, prioritization techniques that have been applied to medium to large numbers of requirements are identified and the strength of evidence for effectiveness of each technique is evaluated. It is found that the strength of evidence for effectiveness is weak for most prioritization techniques for large numbers of requirements. More studies on prioritization techniques for large numbers of requirements are needed. Stronger evidence presented for prioritization techniques for medium sized numbers of requirements shows the techniques are more mature. However, all the studies in the medium-size category use a subjective measure of improvement based on the users’ perceptions of level of improvement. It seems that the evaluations are still not strong for these studies.
Advisors/Committee Members: Buchan, Jim (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Requirements prioritisation;
Systematic literature review
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Ma, Q. (2010). The effectiveness of requirements prioritization techniques for a medium to large number of requirements: a systematic literature review
. (Thesis). AUT University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10292/833
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Ma, Qiao. “The effectiveness of requirements prioritization techniques for a medium to large number of requirements: a systematic literature review
.” 2010. Thesis, AUT University. Accessed March 04, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10292/833.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Ma, Qiao. “The effectiveness of requirements prioritization techniques for a medium to large number of requirements: a systematic literature review
.” 2010. Web. 04 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Ma Q. The effectiveness of requirements prioritization techniques for a medium to large number of requirements: a systematic literature review
. [Internet] [Thesis]. AUT University; 2010. [cited 2021 Mar 04].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10292/833.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Ma Q. The effectiveness of requirements prioritization techniques for a medium to large number of requirements: a systematic literature review
. [Thesis]. AUT University; 2010. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10292/833
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
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WALDRON, CATHERINE GERALDINE.
Oral hygiene interventions for people with disabilities: A Scoping Review, a Cochrane Review and a Realist Review.
Degree: School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2019, Trinity College Dublin
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2262/86189
► Abstract Title: Oral hygiene interventions for people with disabilities: A Scoping Review, a Cochrane Review and a Realist Review Author: Catherine Geraldine Waldron Background: Worldwide,…
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▼ Abstract
Title: Oral hygiene interventions for people with disabilities: A Scoping
Review, a Cochrane
Review and a Realist
Review
Author: Catherine Geraldine Waldron
Background: Worldwide, the oral health of people with disabilities is poorer than that of the general population. The effectiveness of oral health interventions specifically designed for people with disabilities has not been systematically examined. The aim of this thesis was to identify what types of disabilities have been targeted, what types of interventions have been undertaken, what outcomes have been assessed and what are the contexts and mechanisms that facilitate or create barriers in relation to the success, or otherwise, of these interventions.
Methods: The outcome from these reviews was realised through sequential application of multiple methods of data synthesis. Firstly, Scoping
Review methodology was applied to systematically search for evidence in relation to what types of oral health interventions have been evaluated for people with disabilities. Secondly, a more focused Cochrane
Review methodology explored the effectiveness of oral hygiene interventions for people with intellectual disabilities (ID). Thirdly, parallel to the Cochrane
Review, Realist
Review methodology was used to refine the theories in relation to how carer-led oral hygiene interventions are supposed to work.
Results: The Scoping
Review revealed a focus on therapeutic interventions for populations with disabilities (46%). Skill-based interventions (28%) were the next largest group of interventions, most of which were focused on oral hygiene skills or methods to teach these skills (90%), and most for a population with ID (48%).
The Cochrane
Review showed: (a) some benefits when a carer of a person with ID used a special manual toothbrush; (b) inconsistent findings between outcomes when an electric toothbrush was used by or for people with ID; (c) carers? oral health knowledge consistently improved following training. However, this training did not always impact on the carers? attitude or behaviour and resulted in only small reductions in the levels of gingival inflammation of the people with ID for whom they cared; (d) the benefit to the people with ID was shown to be greater when some level of monitoring of the carer?s behaviour was undertaken and (e) people with ID can acquire the skills to undertake some or all of the steps involved in toothbrushing.
The Realist
Review identified that the needs of the carers of people with ID, the type of oral care training provided and level of support provided to them, may all play an important role in the success of any carer-led oral hygiene intervention. The role of stakeholders in the planning and design of interventions and resourcing to ensure sustainability, were also identified as key elements supporting a successful outcome.
Conclusion: The findings of the three reviews collectively provide a comprehensive insight, which did not exist previously, into oral hygiene interventions for people with ID: the types of interventions…
Advisors/Committee Members: Nunn, June.
Subjects/Keywords: Disability; Oral health; Systematic Review
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WALDRON, C. G. (2019). Oral hygiene interventions for people with disabilities: A Scoping Review, a Cochrane Review and a Realist Review. (Thesis). Trinity College Dublin. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2262/86189
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
WALDRON, CATHERINE GERALDINE. “Oral hygiene interventions for people with disabilities: A Scoping Review, a Cochrane Review and a Realist Review.” 2019. Thesis, Trinity College Dublin. Accessed March 04, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/2262/86189.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
WALDRON, CATHERINE GERALDINE. “Oral hygiene interventions for people with disabilities: A Scoping Review, a Cochrane Review and a Realist Review.” 2019. Web. 04 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
WALDRON CG. Oral hygiene interventions for people with disabilities: A Scoping Review, a Cochrane Review and a Realist Review. [Internet] [Thesis]. Trinity College Dublin; 2019. [cited 2021 Mar 04].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2262/86189.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
WALDRON CG. Oral hygiene interventions for people with disabilities: A Scoping Review, a Cochrane Review and a Realist Review. [Thesis]. Trinity College Dublin; 2019. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2262/86189
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of Adelaide
3.
Lowe, Judith Rosemary.
The effectiveness of probiotics in the management of Inflammatory Arthritis.
Degree: 2019, University of Adelaide
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/124150
► Objective: To systematically identify, appraise and synthesis evidence of the formulation specific effects and population specific responses of probiotics in inflammatory arthritis (IA). Methods: MEDLINE…
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▼ Objective: To systematically identify, appraise and synthesis evidence of the formulation specific effects and population specific responses of probiotics in inflammatory arthritis (IA). Methods: MEDLINE (PubMed), CINAHL, EMBASE, and SCOPUS databases were searched for studies utilising probiotics and an intervention of inflammatory arthritis. The Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) method was used to conduct the
systematic review. A single reviewer undertook screening and data extraction. Two independent reviewers assessed the quality of evidence using JBI tools. Results: A total of 154 full text articles were retrieved and of these twelve eligible studies were reviewed. Of these, ten (83%) were randomised controlled trials and two (17%) were quasi-experimental studies. Four studies included a variety of spondyloarthopathies (SpA). Eight studies focused on rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Probiotics were supplied for a median timeframe of 60 and mode of 56 days (range 7-365 days). Overall, 17 different probiotics were supplied in colony forming units (CFU) per 24hrs ranging from 1x 108 to 2.25 x 1011. The genus of probiotic most commonly supplied was Lactobacillus. There was no statistical difference in the relative risk (RR) of minor adverse effects between probiotic and control groups (RR 1.02, 95% CI 0.69 to 1.51) when including nil event studies and no major adverse effects reported. However, effects were more often reported for studies on SpA. Meta-analysis identified a statistically significant benefit of probiotics on quality of life with a standard mean difference (SMD) effect size -0.37 (CI-0.59, -0.15), p=0.01 with subgroup analysis favouring Lactobacillus-only formulations. Negative effects sizes related to the reduction in quality of life scores that utilise a higher score to indicate worsening symptoms and more impact upon daily living. Small but statistically significant reductions in pain, p=0.006 with a mean difference effects size -8.97 (95%CI -15.38, -2.56), were identified independent of formulation. Meta-analysis confirmed the known statistically significant benefit of probiotics on the inflammatory marker C-reactive protein p=0.017 with a mean difference effects size -2.34 (95%CI -4.26, -0.41), with subgroup analysis demonstrating a greater difference in RA and combined Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus formulations. The clinical significance of these small changes is questioned. Conclusion: This
review indicates a potential differential benefit to combined formulations of Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus compared to purely Lactobacillus formulations, with respect to reducing pain, lowering C-reactive protein and improving quality of life. It also suggests altered benefits dependant on the type of inflammatory arthritis with less benefit and more frequently reported side effects for individuals with SpA compared to RA. Generalisability of results to clinical practice is limited by the dominant demographic of older individuals, with established disease beyond the ‘therapeutic window of intervention’ for…
Advisors/Committee Members: Stephenson, Matthew (advisor), Briggs, Andrew (advisor), Adelaide Medical School (school).
Subjects/Keywords: Probiotics; Inflammatory Arthritis; systematic review
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Lowe, J. R. (2019). The effectiveness of probiotics in the management of Inflammatory Arthritis. (Thesis). University of Adelaide. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2440/124150
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Lowe, Judith Rosemary. “The effectiveness of probiotics in the management of Inflammatory Arthritis.” 2019. Thesis, University of Adelaide. Accessed March 04, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/2440/124150.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Lowe, Judith Rosemary. “The effectiveness of probiotics in the management of Inflammatory Arthritis.” 2019. Web. 04 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Lowe JR. The effectiveness of probiotics in the management of Inflammatory Arthritis. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Adelaide; 2019. [cited 2021 Mar 04].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/124150.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Lowe JR. The effectiveness of probiotics in the management of Inflammatory Arthritis. [Thesis]. University of Adelaide; 2019. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/124150
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of Edinburgh
4.
Adams, Jennifer Louise.
Cognitive functioning and psychological wellbeing in caregivers of people with dementia.
Degree: Thesis (D.Clin.Psy.), 2020, University of Edinburgh
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1842/37013
► Background: It has been demonstrated informal caregivers of people with dementia (PWD) experience negative health outcomes. The current research explored caregivers’ cognitive and emotional well-being,…
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▼ Background: It has been demonstrated informal caregivers of people with dementia (PWD) experience negative health outcomes. The current research explored caregivers’ cognitive and emotional well-being, in the hope of advancing understanding of how caregivers can best be supported. Objective: A systematic review was conducted to examine the relationship between caregiving for a PWD and cognitive functioning. An empirical study was conducted to examine the relationship between caregiving for a PWD and the experience of depressive symptoms. The empirical research aimed to understand how perceived suffering, intrusive thoughts and compassion contributed to caregivers depressive symptoms. Methods: Systematic review: A search of electronic databases was conducted. The research papers were systematically reviewed using an adapted version of the Effective Public Health Practice Project quality assessment tool. Empirical: A cross-sectional, within-subjects design was used. Participants completed six standardised self-report questionnaires online. Mediation and moderated mediation analysis was conducted using the PROCESS macro for SPPSS. Results: Systematic review: Fourteen papers were identified. There was evidence to suggest that caregivers of PWD had reduced complex attention when compared to controls. Empirical: Perceived suffering of a loved one and the occurrence of intrusive thoughts were significantly related to caregivers’ depressive symptoms. Compassion was not found to moderate the relationship between perceived suffering and intrusive thoughts. Conclusions: Systematic review: The findings suggested that caregivers found it more difficult to complete tasks involving complex attention when compared to non caregivers. There was not enough evidence to drawn conclusions about other areas of cognitive functioning. Empirical: Intrusive thoughts were found to be a potential pathway to depressive symptoms in caregivers’ of PWD. Research findings support the development and implementation of interventions targeted at intrusive thoughts. Research findings did not support concerns related to trait compassion.
Subjects/Keywords: caregivers; dementia nursing; systematic review
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Adams, J. L. (2020). Cognitive functioning and psychological wellbeing in caregivers of people with dementia. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Edinburgh. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1842/37013
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Adams, Jennifer Louise. “Cognitive functioning and psychological wellbeing in caregivers of people with dementia.” 2020. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Edinburgh. Accessed March 04, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/1842/37013.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Adams, Jennifer Louise. “Cognitive functioning and psychological wellbeing in caregivers of people with dementia.” 2020. Web. 04 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Adams JL. Cognitive functioning and psychological wellbeing in caregivers of people with dementia. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Edinburgh; 2020. [cited 2021 Mar 04].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1842/37013.
Council of Science Editors:
Adams JL. Cognitive functioning and psychological wellbeing in caregivers of people with dementia. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Edinburgh; 2020. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1842/37013

University of Edinburgh
5.
Adams, Jennifer Louise.
Cognitive functioning and psychological wellbeing in caregivers of people with dementia.
Degree: Thesis (D.Clin.Psy.), 2020, University of Edinburgh
URL: https://doi.org/10.7488/era/314
;
https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.806135
► Background: It has been demonstrated informal caregivers of people with dementia (PWD) experience negative health outcomes. The current research explored caregivers’ cognitive and emotional well-being,…
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▼ Background: It has been demonstrated informal caregivers of people with dementia (PWD) experience negative health outcomes. The current research explored caregivers’ cognitive and emotional well-being, in the hope of advancing understanding of how caregivers can best be supported. Objective: A systematic review was conducted to examine the relationship between caregiving for a PWD and cognitive functioning. An empirical study was conducted to examine the relationship between caregiving for a PWD and the experience of depressive symptoms. The empirical research aimed to understand how perceived suffering, intrusive thoughts and compassion contributed to caregivers depressive symptoms. Methods: Systematic review: A search of electronic databases was conducted. The research papers were systematically reviewed using an adapted version of the Effective Public Health Practice Project quality assessment tool. Empirical: A cross-sectional, within-subjects design was used. Participants completed six standardised self-report questionnaires online. Mediation and moderated mediation analysis was conducted using the PROCESS macro for SPPSS. Results: Systematic review: Fourteen papers were identified. There was evidence to suggest that caregivers of PWD had reduced complex attention when compared to controls. Empirical: Perceived suffering of a loved one and the occurrence of intrusive thoughts were significantly related to caregivers’ depressive symptoms. Compassion was not found to moderate the relationship between perceived suffering and intrusive thoughts. Conclusions: Systematic review: The findings suggested that caregivers found it more difficult to complete tasks involving complex attention when compared to non caregivers. There was not enough evidence to drawn conclusions about other areas of cognitive functioning. Empirical: Intrusive thoughts were found to be a potential pathway to depressive symptoms in caregivers’ of PWD. Research findings support the development and implementation of interventions targeted at intrusive thoughts. Research findings did not support concerns related to trait compassion.
Subjects/Keywords: caregivers; dementia nursing; systematic review
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Adams, J. L. (2020). Cognitive functioning and psychological wellbeing in caregivers of people with dementia. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Edinburgh. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.7488/era/314 ; https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.806135
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Adams, Jennifer Louise. “Cognitive functioning and psychological wellbeing in caregivers of people with dementia.” 2020. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Edinburgh. Accessed March 04, 2021.
https://doi.org/10.7488/era/314 ; https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.806135.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Adams, Jennifer Louise. “Cognitive functioning and psychological wellbeing in caregivers of people with dementia.” 2020. Web. 04 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Adams JL. Cognitive functioning and psychological wellbeing in caregivers of people with dementia. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Edinburgh; 2020. [cited 2021 Mar 04].
Available from: https://doi.org/10.7488/era/314 ; https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.806135.
Council of Science Editors:
Adams JL. Cognitive functioning and psychological wellbeing in caregivers of people with dementia. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Edinburgh; 2020. Available from: https://doi.org/10.7488/era/314 ; https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.806135

University of Saskatchewan
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Lawal, Adegboyega Kazeem 1985-.
Investigating Clinical Pathway Effects in Hospitals: Current Evidence and Proposal for a Realist Approach.
Degree: 2019, University of Saskatchewan
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10388/12437
► Clinical pathways (CPWs) are tools used by healthcare professionals to guide evidence-based practice by improving multidisciplinary communication, teamwork, and care planning to optimize patient outcomes.…
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▼ Clinical pathways (CPWs) are tools used by healthcare professionals to guide evidence-based practice by improving multidisciplinary communication, teamwork, and care planning to optimize patient outcomes. CPWs are continually developed and implemented in several healthcare settings; however, the evidence of their effectiveness in hospitals is debatable to date. There is no coherent theory that explains how CPWs work in different healthcare settings.
The overall objective of this thesis is to investigate the effects of CPWs implemented in hospitals. The first part (study 1) of this thesis described a statistical method to refine an operational definition for CPWs that is useful for conducting CPWs research in healthcare. The refined operational definition was used to synthesize evidence from CPW literature. The second part (study 2) of the thesis investigated the effects of CPWs in hospitals following the Cochrane
systematic review methodology. The key finding in this
review was that stand-alone CPWs may reduce in-hospital complications and hospital costs compared to usual care (low-certainty evidence) and it is uncertain whether stand-alone CPWs reduces the length of hospital stay or improve adherence to recommended practice by healthcare providers (very low-certainty evidence). The final section of the thesis (study 3) is a realist
review protocol following the realist methodology to describe an evidence-based approach for developing a realist program theory with the aim of filling the theoretical void on how clinical pathways work in hospitals to generate intended outcomes.
Taken together, these studies make a valuable addition to the growing body of research on clinical pathways implemented in hospitals. There is an urgent need to develop an internationally agreed definition for clinical pathways that can inform the development of plausible theories on how they work in hospital environments.
Advisors/Committee Members: Groot, Gary, Alcorn, Jane, Goodridge, Donna, Blackburn, David, Kinsman, Leigh.
Subjects/Keywords: Clinical Pathways; Systematic Review; Realist Review
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Lawal, A. K. 1. (2019). Investigating Clinical Pathway Effects in Hospitals: Current Evidence and Proposal for a Realist Approach. (Thesis). University of Saskatchewan. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10388/12437
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Lawal, Adegboyega Kazeem 1985-. “Investigating Clinical Pathway Effects in Hospitals: Current Evidence and Proposal for a Realist Approach.” 2019. Thesis, University of Saskatchewan. Accessed March 04, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10388/12437.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Lawal, Adegboyega Kazeem 1985-. “Investigating Clinical Pathway Effects in Hospitals: Current Evidence and Proposal for a Realist Approach.” 2019. Web. 04 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Lawal AK1. Investigating Clinical Pathway Effects in Hospitals: Current Evidence and Proposal for a Realist Approach. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Saskatchewan; 2019. [cited 2021 Mar 04].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10388/12437.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Lawal AK1. Investigating Clinical Pathway Effects in Hospitals: Current Evidence and Proposal for a Realist Approach. [Thesis]. University of Saskatchewan; 2019. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10388/12437
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of Alberta
7.
Al Sayah, Fatima.
Health Literacy and Health Outcomes in Diabetes.
Degree: PhD, Department of Public Health Sciences Faculty of
Nursing, 2013, University of Alberta
URL: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/zs25x878n
► There is a general agreement that a relationship exists between health literacy (HL) and health outcomes. Nonetheless, there are critical gaps in the measurement of…
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▼ There is a general agreement that a relationship
exists between health literacy (HL) and health outcomes.
Nonetheless, there are critical gaps in the measurement of HL and
in the evidence on the impact of inadequate HL on health outcomes,
especially in the diabetes population. These gaps need to be
addressed before any recommendations regarding HL screening or
interventions are implemented. To address these gaps, first we
conducted two systematic reviews, one in which we reviewed the
evidence on the relationship between HL and health outcomes in the
diabetes population, and the other consisted of a review and
evaluation of HL measures used in this population. Then we
conducted a validation study that examined the measurement
properties of a HL measure; a longitudinal study that examined the
associations between HL and health outcomes in individuals with
diabetes; and last, a qualitative study that examined the use of
interactive communication loops and medical jargon in relation to
HL in nurses’ interaction with individuals with diabetes. We found
that the evidence on the impact of HL on health outcomes in the
diabetes population is limited and inconclusive; measures of HL are
not comprehensive enough with limited evidence on their measurement
properties; the 3-brief screening questions are potentially a
useful measure for screening for inadequate HL; inadequate HL was
not associated with worse health outcomes in individuals with
diabetes and depressive symptoms; and healthcare providers may
place high demands on patients through their communication and
interaction with them. Despite the use of rigorous research methods
and the robust evidence generated, the overall available evidence
on these relationships is still inconsistent and thus inconclusive.
Our work highlights two crucial questions that need to be examined
“how to comprehensively measure HL?” and “whether HL is
modifiable?” Until, these questions – and others – are answered and
conclusive evidence is available, we believe that, outside of the
study setting, it might be premature to invest in routinely
screening for HL or to trying to improve HL for the purposes of
improving patient-related outcomes in diabetes, although there
might be other reasons to do so.
Subjects/Keywords: Health literacy; Diabetes; Measurement; Outcomes; Systematic review
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Al Sayah, F. (2013). Health Literacy and Health Outcomes in Diabetes. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Alberta. Retrieved from https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/zs25x878n
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Al Sayah, Fatima. “Health Literacy and Health Outcomes in Diabetes.” 2013. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Alberta. Accessed March 04, 2021.
https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/zs25x878n.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Al Sayah, Fatima. “Health Literacy and Health Outcomes in Diabetes.” 2013. Web. 04 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Al Sayah F. Health Literacy and Health Outcomes in Diabetes. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Alberta; 2013. [cited 2021 Mar 04].
Available from: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/zs25x878n.
Council of Science Editors:
Al Sayah F. Health Literacy and Health Outcomes in Diabetes. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Alberta; 2013. Available from: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/zs25x878n

University of Alberta
8.
Aziz,Tehnia.
Analysis of the Methodological Quality of Published
Prosthodontic-related Systematic Reviews and their Impact on
Clinical Practice, Research and Teaching According to the
Correspondent Authors.
Degree: MS, Medical Sciences-Dentistry, 2012, University of Alberta
URL: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/1z40ks98f
► Ideally, health care systematic reviews (SRs) should be beneficial to practicing professionals in making everyday clinical decisions. However, the conclusions drawn from SRs are directly…
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▼ Ideally, health care systematic reviews (SRs) should
be beneficial to practicing professionals in making everyday
clinical decisions. However, the conclusions drawn from SRs are
directly related to their quality. An exploratory analysis was
completed to determine the current quality of prosthodontics
related SRs, and their potential impact on the careers of it’s
authors. First, key descriptive characteristics and methodological
quality features of published SRs related to prosthodontics were
gathered and assessed. Descriptive and inferential statistical
testing was performed on both components. Overall, the
methodological quality of the SRs was limited. Finally, an online
survey was conducted to ascertain if there was a perceived impact
of SRs on their author’s clinical practice, teaching and/or
research. However, response rate from the survey was poor (14%).
Most authors that responded to the survey reported a significantly
positive impact of SRs on their careers, whether it was for
application of SR findings in clinical practice, research and/or
teaching
Subjects/Keywords: Survey; Systematic Review; Methodological Quality; Prosthodontics
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Aziz,Tehnia. (2012). Analysis of the Methodological Quality of Published
Prosthodontic-related Systematic Reviews and their Impact on
Clinical Practice, Research and Teaching According to the
Correspondent Authors. (Masters Thesis). University of Alberta. Retrieved from https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/1z40ks98f
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Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Aziz,Tehnia. “Analysis of the Methodological Quality of Published
Prosthodontic-related Systematic Reviews and their Impact on
Clinical Practice, Research and Teaching According to the
Correspondent Authors.” 2012. Masters Thesis, University of Alberta. Accessed March 04, 2021.
https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/1z40ks98f.
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MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Aziz,Tehnia. “Analysis of the Methodological Quality of Published
Prosthodontic-related Systematic Reviews and their Impact on
Clinical Practice, Research and Teaching According to the
Correspondent Authors.” 2012. Web. 04 Mar 2021.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
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Vancouver:
Aziz,Tehnia. Analysis of the Methodological Quality of Published
Prosthodontic-related Systematic Reviews and their Impact on
Clinical Practice, Research and Teaching According to the
Correspondent Authors. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Alberta; 2012. [cited 2021 Mar 04].
Available from: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/1z40ks98f.
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Council of Science Editors:
Aziz,Tehnia. Analysis of the Methodological Quality of Published
Prosthodontic-related Systematic Reviews and their Impact on
Clinical Practice, Research and Teaching According to the
Correspondent Authors. [Masters Thesis]. University of Alberta; 2012. Available from: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/1z40ks98f
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University of Alberta
9.
Shamseer, Larissa.
No stone unturned: rigour versus relevance in systematic
reviews.
Degree: MS, Public Health Sciences, 2010, University of Alberta
URL: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/z603qx56v
► INTRODUCTION Antioxidant micronutrients may help alleviate oxidative stress in cystic fibrosis (CF) lung disease. To determine treatment effect, systematic reviews (SR) synthesize available evidence. Cochrane…
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▼ INTRODUCTION Antioxidant micronutrients may help
alleviate oxidative stress in cystic fibrosis (CF) lung disease. To
determine treatment effect, systematic reviews (SR) synthesize
available evidence. Cochrane SRs are known for being
methodologically rigourous, however, may have limited
generalizability. OBJECTIVES To assess effectiveness of antioxidant
micronutrients in CF lung disease using Cochrane and non-Cochrane
SR methodology; to determine whether Cochrane SRs trade relevance
for rigour METHODS The first SR followed Cochrane-preferred
methods, while the non-Cochrane SR employed a broader search
strategy and nclusion criteria. Reviews were contrasted regarding
yield of search, treatment effect (efficacy and safety) and risk of
bias. RESULTS Neither SR had enough data to support or refute
efficacy or safety of antioxidant supplementation in CF lung
disease. Compared to the Cochrane SR, the non-Cochrane SR had four
more included studies, more precise estimates of efficacy,
additional harms data and a similar risk of bias. CONCLUSION
Broader search strategies and inclusion criteria may improve
relevance of Cochrane SRs without compromising
rigour.
Subjects/Keywords: methodology; systematic review; cystic fibrosis; antioxidants
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reviews. (Masters Thesis). University of Alberta. Retrieved from https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/z603qx56v
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Shamseer, Larissa. “No stone unturned: rigour versus relevance in systematic
reviews.” 2010. Masters Thesis, University of Alberta. Accessed March 04, 2021.
https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/z603qx56v.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Shamseer, Larissa. “No stone unturned: rigour versus relevance in systematic
reviews.” 2010. Web. 04 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Shamseer L. No stone unturned: rigour versus relevance in systematic
reviews. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Alberta; 2010. [cited 2021 Mar 04].
Available from: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/z603qx56v.
Council of Science Editors:
Shamseer L. No stone unturned: rigour versus relevance in systematic
reviews. [Masters Thesis]. University of Alberta; 2010. Available from: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/z603qx56v
10.
Fletcher-Tung, Dawna Nadine 1974-.
A Systematic Review of the Effectiveness of Prenatal Education Classes on Psychosocial Postpartum Outcomes for Mothers.
Degree: 2019, University of Saskatchewan
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10388/12356
► Pregnancy is a time of tremendous life change as women become mothers. In Canada, 65% of primiparous women attend prenatal education classes during pregnancy. The…
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▼ Pregnancy is a time of tremendous life change as women become mothers. In Canada, 65% of primiparous women attend prenatal education classes during pregnancy. The goals of prenatal education are to provide information and support for women during the perinatal period. It is important for registered nurses and other prenatal educators to understand the role prenatal education classes have on influencing psychosocial postpartum outcomes. This
systematic review answers the question ‘what is the effectiveness of structured prenatal education classes for mothers on maternal mental health, social support, transition to motherhood, infant care, and sexuality’. Inclusion criteria included studies published since 2003, a comparison study design, and a structured group prenatal education class for pregnant women which measured the outcomes of maternal mental health, social support, transition to motherhood, infant care, or sexuality between birth and 12-months postpartum. A search conducted April 2018 (updated July 2019) within the databases of CINAHL, MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsychINFO, Dissertations and Theses databases, found 10,047 studies with 15 included in the
review. Relevance and validity tools were applied, and a data collection table organized the synthesis. The results of the
review indicate prenatal education classes are of mixed effectiveness, with some benefits for: (a) maternal mental health sub-outcomes of depression, maternal well-being, confidence, and learned resourcefulness; (b) social support outcomes of support from others, perception of social support, and relationship satisfaction; and (c) the transition to motherhood outcomes of satisfaction with motherhood and with life, and self-efficacy. Prenatal education classes were not of benefit for infant care in the single study reporting on this outcome, and no studies reported on sexuality. A limitation of the
review is the heterogeneity of the concepts under study, measuring tools, and content of the interventions, making it difficult to arrive at a firm conclusion. The
review demonstrated prenatal education class interventions which include psychosocial topics and/or skill building elements and/or of longer duration show a greater benefit for some outcomes under study, although not for all. Prenatal education classes without additional psychosocial content generally do not demonstrate a benefit over nonattendance for these outcomes.
Advisors/Committee Members: Peacock, Shelley, Dietrich-Leurer, Marie, Campbell, Diane, Bullin, Carol, Okoko, Janet.
Subjects/Keywords: prenatal education; systematic review; postpartum; mother
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Fletcher-Tung, Dawna Nadine 1974-. “A Systematic Review of the Effectiveness of Prenatal Education Classes on Psychosocial Postpartum Outcomes for Mothers.” 2019. Thesis, University of Saskatchewan. Accessed March 04, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10388/12356.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Fletcher-Tung, Dawna Nadine 1974-. “A Systematic Review of the Effectiveness of Prenatal Education Classes on Psychosocial Postpartum Outcomes for Mothers.” 2019. Web. 04 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Fletcher-Tung DN1. A Systematic Review of the Effectiveness of Prenatal Education Classes on Psychosocial Postpartum Outcomes for Mothers. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Saskatchewan; 2019. [cited 2021 Mar 04].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10388/12356.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Fletcher-Tung DN1. A Systematic Review of the Effectiveness of Prenatal Education Classes on Psychosocial Postpartum Outcomes for Mothers. [Thesis]. University of Saskatchewan; 2019. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10388/12356
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Texas A&M University
11.
Yang, Xinyuan.
When Reading Goes Digital: Conceptual and Methodological Reviews on Technology and L2 Vocabulary Learning.
Degree: PhD, Curriculum and Instruction, 2018, Texas A&M University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/174152
► Existing research syntheses on technology and second language acquisition have called for further systematic investigation of the theoretical frameworks and methodologies used in research of…
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▼ Existing research syntheses on technology and second language acquisition have called for further
systematic investigation of the theoretical frameworks and methodologies used in research of this field. Additionally, although vocabulary has been one of the most popular areas in technology-integrated second language acquisition research, a majority of the previous studies have examined college students or other adult populations. To fill these gaps, this dissertation systematically reviewed the theoretical and methodological trends in research on technology-integrated L2 vocabulary learning for PreK-12 learners of English. A total of 60 studies published between 2008 and 2018 were selected for analysis. The types of vocabulary knowledge, affordances of technology, and major theoretical frameworks were analyzed to uncover conceptual and theoretical trends; study context, participant demographics, research design, and outcome measures were analyzed for the methodological characteristics of the selected studies.
The theoretical
review showed that the current research on technology-integrated L2 vocabulary learning for young learners was mostly guided by information/cognitive processing theories, social constructivism, and sociocognitive theories. However, a large body of the studies indicated a lack of direct reference to a theoretical framework, which demonstrated a need to strengthen the connections among theory, research, and practice in this field. The analysis of methodological characteristics has revealed several areas for further improvement, such as more complete reporting of the participant’s English proficiency level, consistent reporting of study duration and length of treatment, and more research in English as second language contexts.
Advisors/Committee Members: Eslami, Zohreh (advisor), Kuo, Li-Jen (advisor), Matthews, Sharon (committee member), Luo, Wen (committee member).
Subjects/Keywords: vocabulary learning; technology; digital literacy; systematic review
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Yang, X. (2018). When Reading Goes Digital: Conceptual and Methodological Reviews on Technology and L2 Vocabulary Learning. (Doctoral Dissertation). Texas A&M University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/174152
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Yang, Xinyuan. “When Reading Goes Digital: Conceptual and Methodological Reviews on Technology and L2 Vocabulary Learning.” 2018. Doctoral Dissertation, Texas A&M University. Accessed March 04, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/174152.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Yang, Xinyuan. “When Reading Goes Digital: Conceptual and Methodological Reviews on Technology and L2 Vocabulary Learning.” 2018. Web. 04 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Yang X. When Reading Goes Digital: Conceptual and Methodological Reviews on Technology and L2 Vocabulary Learning. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Texas A&M University; 2018. [cited 2021 Mar 04].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/174152.
Council of Science Editors:
Yang X. When Reading Goes Digital: Conceptual and Methodological Reviews on Technology and L2 Vocabulary Learning. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Texas A&M University; 2018. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/174152

McMaster University
12.
Daly, Caitlin.
Methods for Estimating Reference Intervals.
Degree: MSc, 2014, McMaster University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11375/15398
► Reference intervals (RIs) are sets of percentiles that outline the range of laboratory test results belonging to healthy individuals. They are essential for the interpretation…
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▼ Reference intervals (RIs) are sets of percentiles that outline the range of laboratory test results belonging to healthy individuals. They are essential for the interpretation of laboratory test results. A wide variety of factors affect the validity of RIs. Among them are the statistical methods used to estimate RIs. However, little investigation has gone into the effect that different statistical methods have on the resulting RIs. This is particularly needed as the complexity of paediatric data makes it difficult to estimate RIs. These difficulties, however, can be addressed using appropriate statistical techniques, provided that there is an outline of scenarios under which these techniques are truly “appropriate”.
The objective of this thesis is to provide a thorough investigation into the effect of different statistical methods on RIs. A systematic review was first conducted with a focus on paediatric RIs. The results of this review revealed that critical analysis steps are often overlooked due to complicated paediatric data. Even though a guideline addressing the establishment of RIs is available, there is great heterogeneity in the statistical methods chosen to estimate paediatric RIs.
An extensive simulation involving the three most commonly used approaches to estimate RIs (the parametric, non-parametric, and robust methods) was also conducted to investigate and compare the performance of the different methods. The simulation results show that, when data follows a Gaussian distribution, or close to it, the parametric method provides the best estimates. The non-parametric method did not provide the best estimates of RIs (compared to the parametric method) unless data was highly skewed and/or large sample sizes were used.
In addition, the bias and MSE associated with the parametric method when data follows a Gaussian distribution was mathematically derived, which may lead to the development of a bias corrected and more precise approach in the future.
Thesis
Master of Science (MSc)
Advisors/Committee Members: Hamid, Jemila, Mathematics and Statistics.
Subjects/Keywords: reference intervals; simulation study; paediatric; systematic review
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Daly, C. (2014). Methods for Estimating Reference Intervals. (Masters Thesis). McMaster University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11375/15398
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Daly, Caitlin. “Methods for Estimating Reference Intervals.” 2014. Masters Thesis, McMaster University. Accessed March 04, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/11375/15398.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Daly, Caitlin. “Methods for Estimating Reference Intervals.” 2014. Web. 04 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Daly C. Methods for Estimating Reference Intervals. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. McMaster University; 2014. [cited 2021 Mar 04].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11375/15398.
Council of Science Editors:
Daly C. Methods for Estimating Reference Intervals. [Masters Thesis]. McMaster University; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11375/15398

McMaster University
13.
Peachey, Melissa.
QUITTING SITTING: COMMUNICATING STRATEGIES FOR REDUCING SEDENTARY BEHAVIOUR TO HEALTHY, WORKING ADULTS.
Degree: MSc, 2017, McMaster University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11375/22659
► The purpose of this thesis was to determine the effectiveness of strategies to reduce sedentary behaviour (SB) and to communicate these strategies to healthy adults…
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▼ The purpose of this thesis was to determine the effectiveness of strategies to reduce sedentary
behaviour (SB) and to communicate these strategies to healthy adults working in academic
occupations using an educational video. Study One was a systematic review and meta-analysis of published literature on strategies to reduce SB in the home and workplace environments for
healthy adults. Study Two was a single group pre-post study design to determine the effect of an educational video on viewers’ health beliefs related to reducing SB and daily sitting time. The
information gained from these studies could be used to inform future interventions to reduce SB
in the adult population.
Thesis
Master of Science Rehabilitation Science (MSc)
Advisors/Committee Members: Richardson, Julie, Rehabilitation Science.
Subjects/Keywords: sedentary behaviour; intervention; systematic review; adults
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Peachey, M. (2017). QUITTING SITTING: COMMUNICATING STRATEGIES FOR REDUCING SEDENTARY BEHAVIOUR TO HEALTHY, WORKING ADULTS. (Masters Thesis). McMaster University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11375/22659
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Peachey, Melissa. “QUITTING SITTING: COMMUNICATING STRATEGIES FOR REDUCING SEDENTARY BEHAVIOUR TO HEALTHY, WORKING ADULTS.” 2017. Masters Thesis, McMaster University. Accessed March 04, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/11375/22659.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Peachey, Melissa. “QUITTING SITTING: COMMUNICATING STRATEGIES FOR REDUCING SEDENTARY BEHAVIOUR TO HEALTHY, WORKING ADULTS.” 2017. Web. 04 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Peachey M. QUITTING SITTING: COMMUNICATING STRATEGIES FOR REDUCING SEDENTARY BEHAVIOUR TO HEALTHY, WORKING ADULTS. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. McMaster University; 2017. [cited 2021 Mar 04].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11375/22659.
Council of Science Editors:
Peachey M. QUITTING SITTING: COMMUNICATING STRATEGIES FOR REDUCING SEDENTARY BEHAVIOUR TO HEALTHY, WORKING ADULTS. [Masters Thesis]. McMaster University; 2017. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11375/22659

McMaster University
14.
Morassut, Rita E.
Identifying determinants of body composition in undergraduate students: a systematic review and protocol for a prospective observational study.
Degree: MSc, 2018, McMaster University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11375/23427
► Young adulthood is an important period in the development of obesity. Undergraduate students are particularly at-risk since they gain more weight than those not attending…
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▼ Young adulthood is an important period in the development of obesity. Undergraduate students are particularly at-risk since they gain more weight than those not attending university. As students transition from high school to university, they often adopt unhealthy lifestyle behaviours which are thought to lead to weight gain. On average, students gain three to five pounds (1.4-2.3 kg) during their first year of undergraduate education. However, less is known about how body composition changes throughout the four-year course of undergraduate education and what causes these changes. We thus conducted a systematic review to synthesize a comprehensive list of factors associated with obesity traits (e.g. body mass index, body fat percentage, muscle mass) in undergraduate students. Two hundred thirty-eight studies were included (175 cross-sectional, 49 cohort, 11 interventional, 3 qualitative). We identified age, sex, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, religion, diet, eating habits, physical activity, sedentary activity, sleep, stress, university campus life, alcohol use, smoking, psychiatric disorders, body image, eating attitude, eating regulation, personality, and social/cultural influences as factors which are associated with obesity traits. These factors guided the design of the Genetic and EnviroNmental Effects on weight in University Students (GENEiUS) study, a prospective observational study which investigates the genetic and environmental determinants of body composition in undergraduate students over four years. The GENEiUS study will recruit 2500 multiethnic first- year undergraduates aged 17–25 years and will follow them every six months for four years. Primary outcomes are body mass index, waist circumference, waist-to-hip ratio, body fat mass and body fat percentage. This study will help design obesity prevention programs in universities.
Thesis
Master of Science (MSc)
Advisors/Committee Members: Meyre, David, Health Research Methodology.
Subjects/Keywords: Undergraduate; Systematic review; Obesity; Genetics; Freshman fifteen
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Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Morassut, Rita E. “Identifying determinants of body composition in undergraduate students: a systematic review and protocol for a prospective observational study.” 2018. Masters Thesis, McMaster University. Accessed March 04, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/11375/23427.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Morassut, Rita E. “Identifying determinants of body composition in undergraduate students: a systematic review and protocol for a prospective observational study.” 2018. Web. 04 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Morassut RE. Identifying determinants of body composition in undergraduate students: a systematic review and protocol for a prospective observational study. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. McMaster University; 2018. [cited 2021 Mar 04].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11375/23427.
Council of Science Editors:
Morassut RE. Identifying determinants of body composition in undergraduate students: a systematic review and protocol for a prospective observational study. [Masters Thesis]. McMaster University; 2018. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11375/23427

University of Newcastle
15.
Downs, Stephen.
The Berg Balance Scale - determining its usefulness in the elderly.
Degree: MPhil, 2013, University of Newcastle
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1959.13/1058775
► Masters Research - Masters of Philosophy (MPhil)
This thesis by publication examines the Berg Balance Scale (BBS), a balance assessment tool used globally by clinicians…
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▼ Masters Research - Masters of Philosophy (MPhil)
This thesis by publication examines the Berg Balance Scale (BBS), a balance assessment tool used globally by clinicians and researchers for varied clinical and non-clinical populations. Despite its extensive application, important aspects of the utility of the BBS remain to be determined. This thesis evaluated three of these properties: validity when applied in a rural, clinical population, reliability evaluated from previously published literature, and normative values as measured in the healthy aged. The first published study investigated the BBS in the context of two rural hospitals. It aimed to describe predicted and measured balance changes in patients receiving physiotherapy in two rural hospitals and to explore the relationship between patients’ measured balance at discharge, carer availability and patients’ discharge destination. A strong relationship was discovered between the BBS at discharge and the probability of discharge to nursing home. The degree to which the balance of patients changed from the commencement of their physiotherapy intervention to their point of discharge displayed high variability and was very difficult to predict. The study attempted to identify information available to hospitals at admission which might predict change in balance. The presence or absence of several diagnoses and health issues was recorded at admission. Although 13 such potential predictors where recorded, none of them was shown to be useful in predicting change in balance. Treating physiotherapists were asked at commencement of therapy to predict how much change in patients’ measured balance they anticipated and their estimates were accurate. The findings of this study are valuable because they suggest that balance, as measured by the BBS is an important predictor of the need to enter nursing home care. These results also suggest that discharge planners and aged care assessment teams should give credence to the treating physiotherapist’s estimate of probable change in balance when planning hospital discharge destinations. The second published study used a systematic review and meta-analysis of the published literature to assess the relative and absolute reliability of the BBS. It aimed to determine the inter rater and intra rater relative reliability and the absolute reliability of the BBS. The relative reliability of the BBS was found to be high. The pooled estimate of the relative intra-rater reliability of 0.98 (95% CI 0.97 to 0.99) and the pooled estimate of the relative inter-rater reliability was 0.97 (95% CI 0.96 to 0.98). The absolute reliability of the BBS was found to vary across the scale. The minimal detectable change with 95% confidence varied between 2.8/56 and 6.6/56, with the highest reliability found when the BBS had scores near 56/56. No data was found describing the absolute reliability in the range 0-20/56. While the BBS has acceptable reliability, it may not detect a modest, clinically relevant change. These results are important because they…
Advisors/Committee Members: University of Newcastle. Faculty of Health & Medicine, School of Health Sciences.
Subjects/Keywords: Berg Balance Scale; balance; systematic review
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Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Downs, Stephen. “The Berg Balance Scale - determining its usefulness in the elderly.” 2013. Masters Thesis, University of Newcastle. Accessed March 04, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/1959.13/1058775.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Downs, Stephen. “The Berg Balance Scale - determining its usefulness in the elderly.” 2013. Web. 04 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Downs S. The Berg Balance Scale - determining its usefulness in the elderly. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Newcastle; 2013. [cited 2021 Mar 04].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1959.13/1058775.
Council of Science Editors:
Downs S. The Berg Balance Scale - determining its usefulness in the elderly. [Masters Thesis]. University of Newcastle; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1959.13/1058775

University of Pretoria
16.
Swart, J.J.
A Systematic
Review of Phenomenological Research on Obese Adults.
Degree: Psychology, 2014, University of Pretoria
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2263/41500
► Obesity is a worldwide problem which affects individuals regardless of age, culture or ethnicity. Obesity is associated with health risks, financial implications, and social consequences.…
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▼ Obesity is a worldwide problem which affects
individuals regardless of age, culture or ethnicity. Obesity is
associated with health risks, financial implications, and social
consequences. There are numerous explanations for obesity, although
even with these explanations, long-term treatment for obesity has
not been highly effective. Focussing on the lived experiences of
obese individuals may illuminate different understandings which
could aid in explaining this. Phenomenology, as a branch of
philosophy and employed in this dissertation is concerned with
individuals’ lived experiences. The present study conducted a
qualitative
systematic literature
review on phenomenological
research on individuals’ experiences of obesity. Nine studies were
analysed using a qualitative
systematic literature
review
methodology. The data analysis revealed obese individuals’
experiences in three main themes: control, acceptance, and
restriction. The three themes were understood to have an
interrelationship with one another, and to be in a continuous
dynamic interplay, which cannot be separated and understood in
isolation, regarding the participants’ experiences.
Advisors/Committee Members: Prinsloo, A. (Adri) (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Obesity; Qualitative
Systematic Review;
Phenomenology;
Adults;
UCTD
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Review of Phenomenological Research on Obese Adults. (Masters Thesis). University of Pretoria. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2263/41500
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Swart, J J. “A Systematic
Review of Phenomenological Research on Obese Adults.” 2014. Masters Thesis, University of Pretoria. Accessed March 04, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/2263/41500.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Swart, J J. “A Systematic
Review of Phenomenological Research on Obese Adults.” 2014. Web. 04 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Swart JJ. A Systematic
Review of Phenomenological Research on Obese Adults. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Pretoria; 2014. [cited 2021 Mar 04].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2263/41500.
Council of Science Editors:
Swart JJ. A Systematic
Review of Phenomenological Research on Obese Adults. [Masters Thesis]. University of Pretoria; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2263/41500

University of Adelaide
17.
Porritt, Kylie.
A discursive analysis of contemporary literature examining qualitative research findings in evidence-based health care.
Degree: 2011, University of Adelaide
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/69869
► The systematic review has become the ‘gold standard’ of evidence. Historically the systematic review has focused on effectiveness and as such the aggregation of results…
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▼ The
systematic review has become the ‘gold standard’ of evidence. Historically the
systematic review has focused on effectiveness and as such the aggregation of results from randomised controlled trials. However health care questions are often complex requiring different research approaches to yield appropriate answers. It is acknowledged that not all research questions are amenable to the results of RCTS and as such there is now a shift towards understanding the need to incorporate research findings that acknowledge social and cultural concerns. This shift has resulted in an increased use of qualitative research findings as evidence and more specifically the
systematic review of qualitative research findings. While still a relatively new area of research, the methods surrounding qualitative
systematic review are fast developing. To date there are many views and debates on how this type of research should be performed. In order to gain a deeper level of understanding of these positions a discursive analysis informed by Foucault was undertaken on contemporary literature. Incorporating Foucault’s archaeological and genealogical aspects to analysis three distinct discursive formations related to the incorporation of qualitative
systematic review into evidence-based practice is revealed. History of the present: a voice silenced examines the discourses surrounding the evidence-based revolution lack of reference to incorporating qualitative research findings. Rise of the silenced voice examines the discourses around positioning qualitative research findings into evidence-based practice. The final formation, Building Blocks to
systematic review examines all the discourses surrounding the elements of conducting a qualitative
systematic review. Finally the researcher concludes that all approaches to synthesising qualitative research are useful and have a place within health care but only reviews that follow the Five Stages of
Systematic Review can be given the label of being a ‘
systematic review’. Only those methods that detail an explicit, well defined question, perform a comprehensive search for research, critically assess the quality of research papers, extract and aggregate the findings of the included research papers can be given the label of being a qualitative
systematic review.
Advisors/Committee Members: Pearson, Alan (advisor), Noyes, Jane (advisor), The Joanna Briggs Institute (school).
Subjects/Keywords: qualitative research; systematic review; evidence-based practice
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Porritt, Kylie. “A discursive analysis of contemporary literature examining qualitative research findings in evidence-based health care.” 2011. Thesis, University of Adelaide. Accessed March 04, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/2440/69869.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Porritt, Kylie. “A discursive analysis of contemporary literature examining qualitative research findings in evidence-based health care.” 2011. Web. 04 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Porritt K. A discursive analysis of contemporary literature examining qualitative research findings in evidence-based health care. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Adelaide; 2011. [cited 2021 Mar 04].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/69869.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Porritt K. A discursive analysis of contemporary literature examining qualitative research findings in evidence-based health care. [Thesis]. University of Adelaide; 2011. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/69869
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University of Ottawa
18.
Barker, Keegan.
The Development of the Clinical Supervisor: An Examination of Theories, Contributing Factors, and Measures
.
Degree: 2014, University of Ottawa
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10393/31788
► The development of competency in clinical supervision is becoming an increasingly important element of training and practice in professional psychology. To assist students in developing…
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▼ The development of competency in clinical supervision is becoming an increasingly important element of training and practice in professional psychology. To assist students in developing supervisory competencies, knowledge of relevant research and effective training methods is required. Three studies were designed to add to the field of supervisor development research. In the first study, I conducted a systematic review to examine the extent to which theoretical models of supervisor development have been used in empirical studies of supervisor development within professional psychology. This study revealed that studies rarely employ theory, and when they do, the Supervisor Complexity Model is the most often used theory, likely because it is the only one with an associated measure, the Psychotherapy Supervisor Development Scale (PSDS; Watkins, Schneider, Haynes, & Nieberding, 1995). Building on the findings of this systematic review, in the second study I conducted a reliability and validity generalization on the PSDS. Reliability and validity generalizations are meta-analytic methods that allow reliability and validity data from a measure to be summarized across studies. Results indicate the PSDS has a history of excellent reliability, and higher scores are found with increased supervisory training and experience, evidence of the scale’s validity. The third study is a meta-analysis of the supervisor development literature, in order to assess the effect sizes of training and experience on supervisory development and self-efficacy. Results indicate that training and experience have significant positive effect sizes, though they do not differ from one another. Based on results from these studies I provide recommendations about: the samples with which the PSDS tool is appropriately used, and how researchers might increase reliability within their own future studies, and evidence based recommendations for competency based education efforts.
Subjects/Keywords: Clinical supervision;
Systematic review;
Meta analysis
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. (Thesis). University of Ottawa. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10393/31788
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Barker, Keegan. “The Development of the Clinical Supervisor: An Examination of Theories, Contributing Factors, and Measures
.” 2014. Thesis, University of Ottawa. Accessed March 04, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10393/31788.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Barker, Keegan. “The Development of the Clinical Supervisor: An Examination of Theories, Contributing Factors, and Measures
.” 2014. Web. 04 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Barker K. The Development of the Clinical Supervisor: An Examination of Theories, Contributing Factors, and Measures
. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Ottawa; 2014. [cited 2021 Mar 04].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10393/31788.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Barker K. The Development of the Clinical Supervisor: An Examination of Theories, Contributing Factors, and Measures
. [Thesis]. University of Ottawa; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10393/31788
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of Ottawa
19.
Medu, Olanrewaju Ayodeji.
Economic Evaluation of Rapid HIV Testing Approaches
.
Degree: 2020, University of Ottawa
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10393/40248
► Introduction HIV testing is an important step in controlling the spread of HIV worldwide. Data from the UNAIDS suggests that about 50% of people living…
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▼ Introduction HIV testing is an important step in controlling the spread of HIV worldwide. Data from the UNAIDS suggests that about 50% of people living with HIV are unaware of their diagnosis. Canadian estimates suggest that about 25% of HIV infected persons are unaware of their status. Ontario specific estimates suggests that there may be close to 40,000 persons living with HIV in Ontario; however, 27,000 persons are known and documented to be living with HIV in Ontario. The importance of testing and early diagnosis is well documented with evidence demonstrating that early treatment improves outcomes both for infected individuals and the communities they live in. This premise forms the foundation for the highly effective “treatment as prevention” approach. There are currently many HIV testing approaches including serum and saliva-based technologies. Testing can also be categorized based on duration to receipt of test result. With conventional HIV testing, results become available after greater than 24 hours. Rapid testing approaches such as rapid - facility based testing; rapid - location based testing; and rapid - mobile testing ensure results are available within 24 hours and in many cases, within a few minutes. Effectiveness studies of individual approaches have been conducted, however, studies on the cost-effectiveness of the various approaches in Canada are presently lacking. Most of the available economic studies have been conducted in high prevalence low-income countries, and as such, are not entirely applicable to the Canadian experience. Research objectives The overall aim of the thesis is to investigate the program and performance effectiveness, as well as the economic evidence for the use of rapid HIV testing options compared with existing conventional testing options. To achieve this there were three specific objectives, namely: i. To perform a systematic review of the available cost effectiveness evidence of rapid HIV testing approaches. ii. To perform a second systematic review and determine relative effect estimates for the use of available rapid HIV testing approaches versus conventional approaches iii. To determine the cost effectiveness estimates of the use of these testing approaches as they apply to a Canadian context. Results Rapid HIV Testing for improving uptake of HIV/AIDS services in people with HIV Infection - A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis HIV testing has evolved to include rapid testing done in hospitals, non-clinical environments such as bathhouses, places of worship, learning environments and in other cases mobile HIV testing options have also been offered using mobile vans or other motorized vehicles. While there is overall evidence from systematic reviews and meta-analysis of the head-to-head benefits of rapid HIV testing compared to conventional HIV testing, there is insufficient evidence of the indirect benefits of the various types of rapid HIV testing based on location of the tests to identify if there is a differential benefit based on the location where the…
Subjects/Keywords: Economic Evaluation;
HIV;
Cost effectiveness;
Systematic review
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. (Thesis). University of Ottawa. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10393/40248
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Medu, Olanrewaju Ayodeji. “Economic Evaluation of Rapid HIV Testing Approaches
.” 2020. Thesis, University of Ottawa. Accessed March 04, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10393/40248.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Medu, Olanrewaju Ayodeji. “Economic Evaluation of Rapid HIV Testing Approaches
.” 2020. Web. 04 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Medu OA. Economic Evaluation of Rapid HIV Testing Approaches
. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Ottawa; 2020. [cited 2021 Mar 04].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10393/40248.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Medu OA. Economic Evaluation of Rapid HIV Testing Approaches
. [Thesis]. University of Ottawa; 2020. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10393/40248
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

AUT University
20.
Penman, Kristine.
Does metabolic syndrome increase cardiovascular risk?
.
Degree: 2011, AUT University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10292/1386
► Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in New Zealand. There is the potential to prevent up to 50% of these deaths through reducing…
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▼ Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in New Zealand. There is the potential to prevent up to 50% of these deaths through reducing cardiovascular risk. Metabolic syndrome has been considered to increase a person's risk of developing cardiovascular disease, however there is now much debate as to whether metabolic syndrome has anything to add to cardiovascular risk assessment. The latest New Zealand Guideline Group (2009) New Zealand Cardiovascular Guidelines Handbook does not include metabolic syndrome as increasing cardiovascular risk. The purpose of this dissertation is to determine whether metabolic syndrome increases cardiovascular risk by completing a
systematic review. A search of MEDLINE was completed to identify cohort studies published from 2003 to 2010 that explored the impact metabolic syndrome has on cardiovascular disease. The New Zealand Guidelines Group (2001) Handbook for the Preparation of Explicit Evidence Based Clinical Practice Guidelines was used to guide this
systematic review. Eight articles met the chosen criteria and were subsequently critiqued. The results of these articles clearly demonstrate that metabolic syndrome significantly increases the risk of cardiovascular disease for people with metabolic syndrome compared with people who do not have metabolic syndrome, hazard ratio (HR) 1.57, 95% CI of 1.47-1.67. The increased risk of having a cardiovascular event for people with metabolic syndrome illustrates the need to identify people with metabolic syndrome and provide education and support to assist with improving lifestyle factors. Nurses are in an ideal position to support and educate people with metabolic syndrome to achieve this and therefore reduce the risk and incidence of cardiovascular disease.
Advisors/Committee Members: Koziol-McLain, Jane (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: cardiovascular disease;
risk;
metabolic syndrome;
systematic review
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. (Thesis). AUT University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10292/1386
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Penman, Kristine. “Does metabolic syndrome increase cardiovascular risk?
.” 2011. Thesis, AUT University. Accessed March 04, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10292/1386.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Penman, Kristine. “Does metabolic syndrome increase cardiovascular risk?
.” 2011. Web. 04 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Penman K. Does metabolic syndrome increase cardiovascular risk?
. [Internet] [Thesis]. AUT University; 2011. [cited 2021 Mar 04].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10292/1386.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Penman K. Does metabolic syndrome increase cardiovascular risk?
. [Thesis]. AUT University; 2011. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10292/1386
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Cranfield University
21.
Akram Afzal, Muhammad.
Risks in new product development (NPD) projects.
Degree: PhD, 2017, Cranfield University
URL: http://dspace.lib.cranfield.ac.uk/handle/1826/12722
► New product development (NPD) is vulnerable to a wide variety of risks arising from within the firm or from the external environment. Existing categorizations of…
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▼ New product development (NPD) is vulnerable to a wide variety of risks arising from within the firm or from the external environment. Existing categorizations of NPD project risks are partial or ill-defined and consequently there is no clear consensus among researchers and practitioners about what constitute NPD project risks.
To address this gap, this thesis deploys a systematic literature methodology to inductively develop a comprehensive risk taxonomy from a review of 124 empirical studies. This taxonomy is then empirically validated through a survey capturing data from 263 NPD projects conducted by UK firms. The thesis further investigated the moderating effect of NPD project type (incremental or radical), firm size (SMEs and large firms) and industry sectors on the proposed risk taxonomy. Variation in the perceptions of NPD risk by different members of the team was explored as well.
The findings revealed that the principal risk factors affecting NPD projects are technological rapidity risk, supply chain risk, lack of funding and resource risk. The risk profile of radical NPD projects differed to that of incremental projects. SMEs were more vulnerable to NPD project risks than large firms. Most risks influenced NPD projects equally across industrial sectors. Members of NPD project teams from different backgrounds or with different roles perceived risks differently.
The proposed taxonomy and its subsequent empirical validation provides a comprehensive and robust taxonomy for identifying and managing risks associated with different types of NPD project conducted by firms of varying sizes from different industrial sectors.
Subjects/Keywords: Risk; NPD; Taxonomy; Systematic Literature Review
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Akram Afzal, M. (2017). Risks in new product development (NPD) projects. (Doctoral Dissertation). Cranfield University. Retrieved from http://dspace.lib.cranfield.ac.uk/handle/1826/12722
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Akram Afzal, Muhammad. “Risks in new product development (NPD) projects.” 2017. Doctoral Dissertation, Cranfield University. Accessed March 04, 2021.
http://dspace.lib.cranfield.ac.uk/handle/1826/12722.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Akram Afzal, Muhammad. “Risks in new product development (NPD) projects.” 2017. Web. 04 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Akram Afzal M. Risks in new product development (NPD) projects. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Cranfield University; 2017. [cited 2021 Mar 04].
Available from: http://dspace.lib.cranfield.ac.uk/handle/1826/12722.
Council of Science Editors:
Akram Afzal M. Risks in new product development (NPD) projects. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Cranfield University; 2017. Available from: http://dspace.lib.cranfield.ac.uk/handle/1826/12722

University of Oxford
22.
O'Callaghan, John M.
Evidence based hypothermic preservation of the kidney and liver for transplantation.
Degree: PhD, 2014, University of Oxford
URL: http://ora.ox.ac.uk/objects/uuid:2ec9083b-bdaf-4fa4-8975-f9e9624b4ccd
;
https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.627854
► Improving the techniques used for the preservation of livers and kidneys for transplantation has the potential to enhance the outcomes of transplant procedures. With an…
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▼ Improving the techniques used for the preservation of livers and kidneys for transplantation has the potential to enhance the outcomes of transplant procedures. With an ever increasing demand for suitable organs, we now turn to the use of organs that may once have been considered to have lower success rates. The importance of preventing further damage to these organs during preservation is even greater than for standard organs. National and international guidelines for the use of such techniques in health service provision should be based upon the best level of evidence available; this is a particular challenge in a specialty with relatively few numbers of procedures each year. This thesis describes a cohesive group of complementary studies which analyse the comparative effectiveness of preservation fluids for the cold storage of kidney and liver allografts from deceased donors. It also describes the comparison of hypothermic machine perfusion with static cold storage of kidneys. The systematic reviews carried out have a wider scope than any previously conducted. A novel approach was also taken towards the analysis of survival outcomes after transplantation as described in multiple studies. This work includes an analysis of national registry data that is the only large-scale comparison between Marshall's Solution and University of Wisconsin Solution for kidney preservation. There is limited trial evidence that suggests similarity between the effectiveness of current preservation fluids for kidney preservation, and good evidence that Celsior and University of Wisconsin Solutions are equivalent for liver preservation. Good randomised trial evidence suggests that hypothermic machine perfusion reduces delayed graft function of kidneys. Hypothermic machine perfusion may also result in improved graft survival, but robust evidence is not available for this. The continued use of Marshall's Solution for kidney preservation in the UK results in equivalent adjusted outcomes compared to University of Wisconsin Solution.
Subjects/Keywords: 617.4; Transplantation; surgery; organ preservation; systematic review
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O'Callaghan, J. M. (2014). Evidence based hypothermic preservation of the kidney and liver for transplantation. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Oxford. Retrieved from http://ora.ox.ac.uk/objects/uuid:2ec9083b-bdaf-4fa4-8975-f9e9624b4ccd ; https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.627854
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
O'Callaghan, John M. “Evidence based hypothermic preservation of the kidney and liver for transplantation.” 2014. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Oxford. Accessed March 04, 2021.
http://ora.ox.ac.uk/objects/uuid:2ec9083b-bdaf-4fa4-8975-f9e9624b4ccd ; https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.627854.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
O'Callaghan, John M. “Evidence based hypothermic preservation of the kidney and liver for transplantation.” 2014. Web. 04 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
O'Callaghan JM. Evidence based hypothermic preservation of the kidney and liver for transplantation. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Oxford; 2014. [cited 2021 Mar 04].
Available from: http://ora.ox.ac.uk/objects/uuid:2ec9083b-bdaf-4fa4-8975-f9e9624b4ccd ; https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.627854.
Council of Science Editors:
O'Callaghan JM. Evidence based hypothermic preservation of the kidney and liver for transplantation. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Oxford; 2014. Available from: http://ora.ox.ac.uk/objects/uuid:2ec9083b-bdaf-4fa4-8975-f9e9624b4ccd ; https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.627854

University of Edinburgh
23.
Lennon, Ruth Eleanor.
Examination of emotion regulation in psychosis and a trans-diagnostic emotion regulation group therapy intervention for an acute inpatient setting : a mixed methods pilot evaluation study.
Degree: Thesis (D.Clin.Psy.), 2015, University of Edinburgh
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1842/21000
► Purpose: The systematic review aimed to review and evaluate constructs and measures of emotion regulation (ER) in the psychosis spectrum population literature. The empirical study…
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▼ Purpose: The systematic review aimed to review and evaluate constructs and measures of emotion regulation (ER) in the psychosis spectrum population literature. The empirical study aimed to examine the feasibility and acceptability of a trans-diagnostic emotion regulation (ER) group developed for an acute inpatient setting. Methods: The literature was systematically searched for research related to the measurement of emotion regulation (ER) in a psychosis spectrum population. A mixed method design was employed to assess acceptability and feasibility of a six session ER skills group delivered in an acute mental health inpatient setting. The group intervention was developed and piloted over a 5 month period. The mixed method design included a multiple single case series design and qualitative exit interviews, conducted with eight participants. Results: 24 papers met criteria for inclusion in the systematic review. 15 different self-report tools were identified as measures of ER strategies in this review. Descriptive data from the empirical study indicated high attendance and low attrition rates. Group level analysis identified large effect sizes for change in ER skills. Case series data indicated that sustained change, on at least one measured variable, occurred for four participants. Qualitative themes triangulate findings related to acceptability of the group, change in ER strategies and increased emotional acceptance. Conclusions: ER conceptualisation is variable in the literature reviewed, where the understanding of how ER and psychosis are linked is limited. The emphasis on the literature reviewed is on cognitive strategies of ER. The pilot study indicates that the intervention is feasible and acceptable, with preliminary evidence identifying potential clinical benefits. The challenges in evaluating interventions in an acute inpatient environment are discussed.
Subjects/Keywords: 616.89; emotion regulation; psychosis; systematic review
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Lennon, R. E. (2015). Examination of emotion regulation in psychosis and a trans-diagnostic emotion regulation group therapy intervention for an acute inpatient setting : a mixed methods pilot evaluation study. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Edinburgh. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1842/21000
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Lennon, Ruth Eleanor. “Examination of emotion regulation in psychosis and a trans-diagnostic emotion regulation group therapy intervention for an acute inpatient setting : a mixed methods pilot evaluation study.” 2015. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Edinburgh. Accessed March 04, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/1842/21000.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Lennon, Ruth Eleanor. “Examination of emotion regulation in psychosis and a trans-diagnostic emotion regulation group therapy intervention for an acute inpatient setting : a mixed methods pilot evaluation study.” 2015. Web. 04 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Lennon RE. Examination of emotion regulation in psychosis and a trans-diagnostic emotion regulation group therapy intervention for an acute inpatient setting : a mixed methods pilot evaluation study. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Edinburgh; 2015. [cited 2021 Mar 04].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1842/21000.
Council of Science Editors:
Lennon RE. Examination of emotion regulation in psychosis and a trans-diagnostic emotion regulation group therapy intervention for an acute inpatient setting : a mixed methods pilot evaluation study. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Edinburgh; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1842/21000
24.
Johannesson, Louice.
Essensen av sjuttio års ledarskapsforskning.
Degree: Care and Social Welfare, 2014, Mälardalen University
URL: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:mdh:diva-25611
► Uppsatsen undersöker med en systematisk litteraturöversikt centrala teman inom ledarskapsforskningen mellan åren 1940 och 2010. Finns det någon skillnad mellan äldre (1940-1999) och yngre…
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▼ Uppsatsen undersöker med en systematisk litteraturöversikt centrala teman inom ledarskapsforskningen mellan åren 1940 och 2010. Finns det någon skillnad mellan äldre (1940-1999) och yngre ledarskapsforskning (2000-2010)? Vidare undersöks typ av artiklar, var de är skrivna och av vem. Uppsatsens analys består av 2815 artiklar som har ordet ”leadership” i titeln, fokus var innehållet i titlarna. Utifrån dem analyserades 3910 ord ur titlarna, resultatet blev nio centrala teman inom nämnd tidsperiod. Centrala teman som hittades var: (1) Individualistiskt/personligt, (2) toppstyrning/hierarkiskt, (3) utveckling/förbättring, (4) kommunikation, (5) socialt, (6) medarbetarskap, (7) värdeord, (8) emotioner och (9) situation/kontext. Toppstyrning/hierarkiskt är vanligare i den äldre forskningen än inom den yngre där medarbetarskap är vanligare. Huvudresultatet är att medarbetarskap är det vanligaste temat. USA är ledande inom ledarskapsforskningen, den kvantitativa metoden är dominerande, och manliga forskare bibehåller den hegemoniska ställningen.
In this systematic literature review, the fundamental themes in leadership research between the years 1940 and 2010 were examined, and if there is any difference between older (1940-1999) and younger leadership research (2000-2010). And what kind of articles where they and written by whom? The analysis consists of 2815 articles; focus was the content of the titles. Based on them the analysis was 3910 words, as resulted in nine fundamental themes from the mentioned period of time. The themes were: (1) Individualistic/personal, (2) top-down/hierarchical, (3) development/ enhancement, (4) communication, (5) social, (6) employeeship, (7) values, (8) emotions, and (9) situation/context. Top-down/ hierarchical is more frequent in the older research than in the younger where employeeship is more common. The main result is that employeeship is the most common theme. The U.S. was behind most of the articles and the quantitative method is dominating the research arena, and the male researchers retain the hegemonic position in leadership research.
Subjects/Keywords: leadership; central themes; systematic review; employeeship
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Johannesson, Louice. “Essensen av sjuttio års ledarskapsforskning.” 2014. Thesis, Mälardalen University. Accessed March 04, 2021.
http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:mdh:diva-25611.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Johannesson, Louice. “Essensen av sjuttio års ledarskapsforskning.” 2014. Web. 04 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Johannesson L. Essensen av sjuttio års ledarskapsforskning. [Internet] [Thesis]. Mälardalen University; 2014. [cited 2021 Mar 04].
Available from: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:mdh:diva-25611.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
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Johannesson L. Essensen av sjuttio års ledarskapsforskning. [Thesis]. Mälardalen University; 2014. Available from: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:mdh:diva-25611
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Loughborough University
25.
Charalambous-Papamiltiades, Maria.
Sport marketing in Cyprus : the dynamics of the sport sponsorship context : emergence, development and management practices in the football industry.
Degree: PhD, 2013, Loughborough University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2134/13436
► This thesis investigates the underlying mechanisms and processes that shape sport sponsorship in Cyprus. A systematic review of the international sport sponsorship literature (1980-2009) is…
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▼ This thesis investigates the underlying mechanisms and processes that shape sport sponsorship in Cyprus. A systematic review of the international sport sponsorship literature (1980-2009) is undertaken and used as the guide for the qualitative empirical study concentrating on football sponsorship activity undertaken in Cyprus as a developing sport sponsorship market. The systematic review reveals sponsorship management structures, practices, tendencies, and models adopted at a range of national settings, and discloses contrasts that exist in different contexts. The findings of the systematic review highlight the management practices employed by sponsors, such as their motives, decision-making practices, activation and leveraging initiatives, objectives, and evaluation processes. With regard to the empirical investigation, sponsorship activity is viewed and interpreted within the broader social and cultural context in which it takes place. The analysis of the findings is informed by critical realism paradigm, so that the underlying causal mechanisms and structures shaping (or influencing) sponsorship activity in Cyprus are identified and discussed. Specifically, the findings of study, which focused on the top division of the national professional league, revealed the existence of a sponsorship continuum involving four significantly different sponsorship approaches, ranging from purely philanthropic to heavily rational and commercial. Interestingly, the study revealed the interdependence of global and local processes within the sponsorship-related practices, suggesting that sponsorship arrangements in this specific context are marked culturally by processes of glocalisation. Such processes appeared to be vividly expressed in sponsorship-related projects in Cyprus, and involved an amalgamation of several local and cultural factors such as a strong prevalence of localism, nationalism, political clientelism, and reliance on personal relations. Community pressures seemed to have a central role in sponsorship related decision-making, whilst sponsorship activity appeared also to be influenced by the structure of the sponsors industry, the organisational structure and corporate culture, as well as by the structure and local specificity of the football market in Cyprus. More specifically, competitive imbalance of the national league, politicisation of football, the level of competition within a particular industry, and centrality of authority and control (both organisational and cultural), are additional factors that appeared to impact sponsorship activity in the specific market.
Subjects/Keywords: 796.068; Sport sponsorship; Systematic review; Glocalization
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Charalambous-Papamiltiades, M. (2013). Sport marketing in Cyprus : the dynamics of the sport sponsorship context : emergence, development and management practices in the football industry. (Doctoral Dissertation). Loughborough University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2134/13436
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Charalambous-Papamiltiades, Maria. “Sport marketing in Cyprus : the dynamics of the sport sponsorship context : emergence, development and management practices in the football industry.” 2013. Doctoral Dissertation, Loughborough University. Accessed March 04, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/2134/13436.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Charalambous-Papamiltiades, Maria. “Sport marketing in Cyprus : the dynamics of the sport sponsorship context : emergence, development and management practices in the football industry.” 2013. Web. 04 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Charalambous-Papamiltiades M. Sport marketing in Cyprus : the dynamics of the sport sponsorship context : emergence, development and management practices in the football industry. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Loughborough University; 2013. [cited 2021 Mar 04].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2134/13436.
Council of Science Editors:
Charalambous-Papamiltiades M. Sport marketing in Cyprus : the dynamics of the sport sponsorship context : emergence, development and management practices in the football industry. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Loughborough University; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2134/13436

Delft University of Technology
26.
Ita Nagy, Diana (author).
Make Lima Green Again!: Environmental Evaluation of Current and Alternative Treatments of Municipal Plastic Waste in Lima-Peru, using a Cradle-To-Grave Scope.
Degree: 2017, Delft University of Technology
URL: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:e5eefaa3-2c2a-4f7e-82f7-2a658e424c89
Subjects/Keywords: Plastic Waste; Systematic review; LCA; Mechanical recycling
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Ita Nagy, D. (. (2017). Make Lima Green Again!: Environmental Evaluation of Current and Alternative Treatments of Municipal Plastic Waste in Lima-Peru, using a Cradle-To-Grave Scope. (Masters Thesis). Delft University of Technology. Retrieved from http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:e5eefaa3-2c2a-4f7e-82f7-2a658e424c89
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Ita Nagy, Diana (author). “Make Lima Green Again!: Environmental Evaluation of Current and Alternative Treatments of Municipal Plastic Waste in Lima-Peru, using a Cradle-To-Grave Scope.” 2017. Masters Thesis, Delft University of Technology. Accessed March 04, 2021.
http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:e5eefaa3-2c2a-4f7e-82f7-2a658e424c89.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Ita Nagy, Diana (author). “Make Lima Green Again!: Environmental Evaluation of Current and Alternative Treatments of Municipal Plastic Waste in Lima-Peru, using a Cradle-To-Grave Scope.” 2017. Web. 04 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Ita Nagy D(. Make Lima Green Again!: Environmental Evaluation of Current and Alternative Treatments of Municipal Plastic Waste in Lima-Peru, using a Cradle-To-Grave Scope. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2017. [cited 2021 Mar 04].
Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:e5eefaa3-2c2a-4f7e-82f7-2a658e424c89.
Council of Science Editors:
Ita Nagy D(. Make Lima Green Again!: Environmental Evaluation of Current and Alternative Treatments of Municipal Plastic Waste in Lima-Peru, using a Cradle-To-Grave Scope. [Masters Thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2017. Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:e5eefaa3-2c2a-4f7e-82f7-2a658e424c89

University of Manchester
27.
Green, Jessica Ann.
Exploring the Role of Psychological Factors in the
Relationship between Attachment and Suicidal Thoughts and
Behaviours.
Degree: 2018, University of Manchester
URL: http://www.manchester.ac.uk/escholar/uk-ac-man-scw:315703
► Approximately 800, 000 people die by suicide every year. Moreover, for every fatal outcome approximately 20 people attempt to take their own life. Therefore, increasing…
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▼ Approximately 800, 000 people die by suicide every
year. Moreover, for every fatal outcome approximately 20 people
attempt to take their own life. Therefore, increasing our
understanding of the vulnerability factors and acute states that
trigger suicide and related behaviours is vital in improving
suicide prevention efforts and initiatives. This thesis aims to
contribute to the evidence base by examining attachment in relation
to suicide-related outcomes and, specifically, the role of
psychological mechanisms in this relationship. Paper one is a
systematic review of quantitative empirical research investigating
the role of psychosocial mechanisms in the attachment-suicide
relationship. Fifteen papers were identified, most of which carried
out mediation analyses. Studies were extremely heterogeneous and
there was limited overlap with respect to the psychological
mechanisms under investigation. However, there is preliminary
evidence that suggests a range of predisposing, precipitating and
crisis-state factors mediate the association between attachment
styles and suicidality. Studies were critically evaluated and
findings were discussed in the context of a developmental model of
suicide. Areas for further exploration are considered and clinical
implications discussed. Paper two is an original empirical study
investigating the mediating role of reflective functioning between
adult attachment and suicidality. Sixty-seven participants
completed self-report questionnaires measuring adult attachment,
suicidal ideation, reflective functioning, depressive symptoms and
hopelessness. Mediation analyses did not support an indirect effect
of either attachment dimension on suicidal ideation via
mentalization impairments. However, a direct relationship was
established between avoidant attachment and suicidal ideation.
Findings are considered in light of the limitations and
cross-sectional methodology. Future research directions are
recommended, and clinical implications outlined. Paper three is a
critical reflection that aims to provide insight and reflections on
the research process. Explanations and justifications of key
decisions are offered, and reflections are made in respect to the
study design, methodology, recruitment, data analysis and personal
experiences of the researcher.
Advisors/Committee Members: BERRY, KATHERINE KL, DANQUAH, ADAM AN, Pratt, Daniel, Berry, Katherine, Danquah, Adam.
Subjects/Keywords: Suicide; Attachment; Mediation Analyses; Systematic Review
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Green, J. A. (2018). Exploring the Role of Psychological Factors in the
Relationship between Attachment and Suicidal Thoughts and
Behaviours. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Manchester. Retrieved from http://www.manchester.ac.uk/escholar/uk-ac-man-scw:315703
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Green, Jessica Ann. “Exploring the Role of Psychological Factors in the
Relationship between Attachment and Suicidal Thoughts and
Behaviours.” 2018. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Manchester. Accessed March 04, 2021.
http://www.manchester.ac.uk/escholar/uk-ac-man-scw:315703.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Green, Jessica Ann. “Exploring the Role of Psychological Factors in the
Relationship between Attachment and Suicidal Thoughts and
Behaviours.” 2018. Web. 04 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Green JA. Exploring the Role of Psychological Factors in the
Relationship between Attachment and Suicidal Thoughts and
Behaviours. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Manchester; 2018. [cited 2021 Mar 04].
Available from: http://www.manchester.ac.uk/escholar/uk-ac-man-scw:315703.
Council of Science Editors:
Green JA. Exploring the Role of Psychological Factors in the
Relationship between Attachment and Suicidal Thoughts and
Behaviours. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Manchester; 2018. Available from: http://www.manchester.ac.uk/escholar/uk-ac-man-scw:315703

University of Manchester
28.
Taylor, Hannah Elizabeth.
Self-compassion, self-esteem and recovery in psychosis:
Investigating the relationships between psychosis severity, content
and appraisals.
Degree: 2014, University of Manchester
URL: http://www.manchester.ac.uk/escholar/uk-ac-man-scw:236417
► The aim of this thesis was to explore the relationships between the constructs of self-compassion (SC), self-esteem (SE) and recovery in psychosis. It is presented…
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▼ The aim of this thesis was to explore the
relationships between the constructs of self-compassion (SC),
self-esteem (SE) and recovery in psychosis. It is presented to the
reader as three separate papers. 1) A
systematic literature
review
exploring the relationships between SE and the positive symptoms of
psychosis, 2) an empirical study investigating SC, SE, recovery in
psychosis and positive psychotic symptoms and 3) a critical
appraisal and personal reflection of the processes involved in
conducting the research.Paper one presents a
systematic review of
the existing literature that explores the relationships between SE
and the positive symptoms of psychosis. Thirty-four articles were
identified which met the strict criteria. The evidence was mixed
and much of it inconclusive. There was some support for the
relationship between SE and delusions, in particular paranoia. The
evidence for hallucinations was much less conclusive.
Recommendations for future research were suggested as were
potential clinical implications which arose from the
review.The
empirical study presented in paper two explores the relationships
between SE, SC and recovery in psychosis, and aimed to assess
whether SC was a unique predictor of recovery in psychosis, over
and above the impact of SE (using cross-sectional and longitudinal
analysis). Further exploratory analysis was conducted to ascertain
whether specific positive symptoms of psychosis were related to SC
and SE. At baseline, the results indicated that SC did not
contribute unique variance in recovery from psychosis over and
above that attributable to SE. Longitudinally, SC at baseline was
not related to recovery at follow up. Exploratory analysis revealed
levels of SE and SC were significantly different in groups who had
a presence or absence hallucinations, but not delusions.
Methodological strengths and limitations, clinical implications and
ideas for future research discussed.Paper three provides the reader
with a critical reflection of the processes involved in the
undertaking of the two papers presented. Implications for clinical
practice are discussed as well as directions for future
research.
Advisors/Committee Members: Haddock, Gillian.
Subjects/Keywords: Self-compassion; Self-esteem; Psychosis; Systematic-review
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Taylor, H. E. (2014). Self-compassion, self-esteem and recovery in psychosis:
Investigating the relationships between psychosis severity, content
and appraisals. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Manchester. Retrieved from http://www.manchester.ac.uk/escholar/uk-ac-man-scw:236417
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Taylor, Hannah Elizabeth. “Self-compassion, self-esteem and recovery in psychosis:
Investigating the relationships between psychosis severity, content
and appraisals.” 2014. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Manchester. Accessed March 04, 2021.
http://www.manchester.ac.uk/escholar/uk-ac-man-scw:236417.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Taylor, Hannah Elizabeth. “Self-compassion, self-esteem and recovery in psychosis:
Investigating the relationships between psychosis severity, content
and appraisals.” 2014. Web. 04 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Taylor HE. Self-compassion, self-esteem and recovery in psychosis:
Investigating the relationships between psychosis severity, content
and appraisals. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Manchester; 2014. [cited 2021 Mar 04].
Available from: http://www.manchester.ac.uk/escholar/uk-ac-man-scw:236417.
Council of Science Editors:
Taylor HE. Self-compassion, self-esteem and recovery in psychosis:
Investigating the relationships between psychosis severity, content
and appraisals. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Manchester; 2014. Available from: http://www.manchester.ac.uk/escholar/uk-ac-man-scw:236417

University of Sydney
29.
Petersen, Henry.
Generating High Precision Classification Rules for Screening of Irrelevant Studies in Systematic Review Literature Searches
.
Degree: 2016, University of Sydney
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2123/15454
► Systematic reviews aim to produce repeatable, unbiased, and comprehensive answers to clinical questions. Systematic reviews are an essential component of modern evidence based medicine, however…
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▼ Systematic reviews aim to produce repeatable, unbiased, and comprehensive answers to clinical questions. Systematic reviews are an essential component of modern evidence based medicine, however due to the risks of omitting relevant research they are highly time consuming to create and are largely conducted manually. This thesis presents a novel framework for partial automation of systematic review literature searches. We exploit the ubiquitous multi-stage screening process by training the classifier using annotations made by reviewers in previous screening stages. Our approach has the benefit of integrating seamlessly with the existing screening process, minimising disruption to users. Ideally, classification models for systematic reviews should be easily interpretable by users. We propose a novel, rule based algorithm for use with our framework. A new approach for identifying redundant associations when generating rules is also presented. The proposed approach to redundancy seeks to both exclude redundant specialisations of existing rules (those with additional terms in their antecedent), as well as redundant generalisations (those with fewer terms in their antecedent). We demonstrate the ability of the proposed approach to improve the usability of the generated rules. The proposed rule based algorithm is evaluated by simulated application to several existing systematic reviews. Workload savings of up to 10% are demonstrated. There is an increasing demand for systematic reviews related to a variety of clinical disciplines, such as diagnosis. We examine reviews of diagnosis and contrast them against more traditional systematic reviews of treatment. We demonstrate existing challenges such as target class heterogeneity and high data imbalance are even more pronounced for this class of reviews. The described algorithm accounts for this by seeking to label subsets of non-relevant studies with high precision, avoiding the need to generate a high recall model of the minority class.
Subjects/Keywords: systematic review;
association rules;
redundancy;
text mining
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Petersen, H. (2016). Generating High Precision Classification Rules for Screening of Irrelevant Studies in Systematic Review Literature Searches
. (Thesis). University of Sydney. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2123/15454
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Petersen, Henry. “Generating High Precision Classification Rules for Screening of Irrelevant Studies in Systematic Review Literature Searches
.” 2016. Thesis, University of Sydney. Accessed March 04, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/2123/15454.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Petersen, Henry. “Generating High Precision Classification Rules for Screening of Irrelevant Studies in Systematic Review Literature Searches
.” 2016. Web. 04 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Petersen H. Generating High Precision Classification Rules for Screening of Irrelevant Studies in Systematic Review Literature Searches
. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Sydney; 2016. [cited 2021 Mar 04].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2123/15454.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Petersen H. Generating High Precision Classification Rules for Screening of Irrelevant Studies in Systematic Review Literature Searches
. [Thesis]. University of Sydney; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2123/15454
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of New South Wales
30.
Spurway, Kim St. John.
Decision-making in disaster management: mapping the thematic complexities and understanding the contested rationalities of social practice.
Degree: Social Sciences, 2011, University of New South Wales
URL: http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/51888
;
https://unsworks.unsw.edu.au/fapi/datastream/unsworks:10557/SOURCE02?view=true
► This thesis augments the extant literature into the use of knowledge and rationality in disaster decision-making practice by undertaking a systematic review of the empirical…
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▼ This thesis augments the extant literature into the use of knowledge and rationality in disaster decision-making practice by undertaking a
systematic review of the empirical research body in the field. It provides scholars, practitioners and policymakers with a much-needed conceptual map of the key thematic and conceptual directions of research into decision-making practice in disasters. Based on an initial mapping of the thematic content of the body of research, the thesis draws out key trends within the studies in terms of the ways in which social action unfolds in specific disaster-related contexts. This structuring of social action and the influence it has on the decision-making behaviour of the social actors involved has important implications for disaster management as well as policymaking scholarship. This thesis demonstrates that competing theoretical approaches to policymaking, decision-making and disaster management are actually accounts of three different, intersecting dimensions of social action. The argument presented is not so much about the truth or correctness of these claims since they are not in simple opposition to each other. Instead, through the use of disaster management as an exemplar of the domain of public policy practice, this thesis demonstrates that these different dimensions of social action intersect to produce the dynamic, complex set of processes labelled policymaking and decision-making. Further, the thesis argues that since social actors operate within social processes that are structured in different ways, they in turn understand and respond differently to these particular contexts through the use of appropriately situated forms of rationality. In effect, the body of research into disaster decision-making practice demonstrates that social actor comprehension of how social action is structured influences their use of rationality and associated knowledge forms. These rationalities can often be highly contested during the decision-making and policymaking processes but, in fact, reflect the highly contextualised reasoning social actors use to respond to the range of contingencies and challenges they encounter during their everyday social practice.
Advisors/Committee Members: Dowse, Leanne, Social Sciences & International Studies, Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, UNSW, Williams, Marc, Social Sciences & International Studies, Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, UNSW.
Subjects/Keywords: Systematic Review; Disaster Management; Evidence Based Policy
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Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Spurway, Kim St John. “Decision-making in disaster management: mapping the thematic complexities and understanding the contested rationalities of social practice.” 2011. Doctoral Dissertation, University of New South Wales. Accessed March 04, 2021.
http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/51888 ; https://unsworks.unsw.edu.au/fapi/datastream/unsworks:10557/SOURCE02?view=true.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Spurway, Kim St John. “Decision-making in disaster management: mapping the thematic complexities and understanding the contested rationalities of social practice.” 2011. Web. 04 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Spurway KSJ. Decision-making in disaster management: mapping the thematic complexities and understanding the contested rationalities of social practice. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of New South Wales; 2011. [cited 2021 Mar 04].
Available from: http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/51888 ; https://unsworks.unsw.edu.au/fapi/datastream/unsworks:10557/SOURCE02?view=true.
Council of Science Editors:
Spurway KSJ. Decision-making in disaster management: mapping the thematic complexities and understanding the contested rationalities of social practice. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of New South Wales; 2011. Available from: http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/51888 ; https://unsworks.unsw.edu.au/fapi/datastream/unsworks:10557/SOURCE02?view=true
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