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On-Scene Predictors Of Injury Severity, Deterioration, And Death Following Road Injury: A Systematic Scoping Review Of Information Available To Responders And Its Use In Triage Tools, Jake Gluyas-Harris, George Stephen Russam, Nicholas Aveyard, Tim Nutbeam Dec 2025

On-Scene Predictors Of Injury Severity, Deterioration, And Death Following Road Injury: A Systematic Scoping Review Of Information Available To Responders And Its Use In Triage Tools, Jake Gluyas-Harris, George Stephen Russam, Nicholas Aveyard, Tim Nutbeam

Peninsula Medical School

Background: Road injury including motor vehicle collisions (MVCs) remain a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. Early recognition of injury severity at the scene is critical to optimise emergency response, yet existing triage systems under- and over-triage substantial numbers of patients. This scoping review aimed to identify physiological, mechanistic, and contextual indicators available at the scene that predict injury severity, deterioration, or death, and to map these indicators across clinical responders, professional bystanders, and lay responders. Methods: We conducted a systematic scoping review in accordance with PRISMA-ScR guidelines. Nine electronic databases and the Cochrane Library were searched from inception …


Raising Awareness Of Oral Cancer At The Royal Cornwall Hospital, Alison Brown, Guy Lambourn, Ness Avery, Safiya Robinson, Tanya Lommerse, Casper Jonker Dec 2025

Raising Awareness Of Oral Cancer At The Royal Cornwall Hospital, Alison Brown, Guy Lambourn, Ness Avery, Safiya Robinson, Tanya Lommerse, Casper Jonker

Peninsula Dental School

No abstract provided.


The Meaning Of Travel: An Exploration Within The ‘Baby-Boomer’ Generation, Regan Hicks, Alison Warren Dec 2025

The Meaning Of Travel: An Exploration Within The ‘Baby-Boomer’ Generation, Regan Hicks, Alison Warren

School of Health Professions

This qualitative research explored the underresearched area of subjective meaning(s) of travel for U.K. baby-boomers, from an occupational perspective. Using a descriptive phenomenology, a convenience sample of eight baby-boomers was recruited using social media. Participants took part in semistructured interviews, and narratives were analysed using thematic analysis. Four themes were generated: (a) travel is important to me, (b) travel changes through time, (c) travel facilitators and barriers and (d) travel as a shared experience. Participants perceived travel as a meaningful and health-promoting occupation that represented freedom, choice, independence, connection and achievement. Greater comfort was sought with age while financial constraints …


Assessing The Association Between Covid-19 Vaccination And Thrombotic Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (Attest Study): Analyses Of English Data, 2020-2022, Jose Ordonez-Mena, Xinchun Gu, Mark Joy, Xuejuan Fan, Bernardo Meza-Torres, William Hinton, Rashmi Wimalaratna, Gavin Jamie, Anna Forbes, Debasish Kar, Rachel Byford, Sneha N. Anand, Filipa Ferreira, Lisa Mather, Andrew Lee, F. D. Richard Hobbs, Deborah Layton, Simon De Lusignan Dec 2025

Assessing The Association Between Covid-19 Vaccination And Thrombotic Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (Attest Study): Analyses Of English Data, 2020-2022, Jose Ordonez-Mena, Xinchun Gu, Mark Joy, Xuejuan Fan, Bernardo Meza-Torres, William Hinton, Rashmi Wimalaratna, Gavin Jamie, Anna Forbes, Debasish Kar, Rachel Byford, Sneha N. Anand, Filipa Ferreira, Lisa Mather, Andrew Lee, F. D. Richard Hobbs, Deborah Layton, Simon De Lusignan

Peninsula Medical School

ObjectiveCOVID-19 vaccine surveillance detected thrombotic thrombocytopenia syndrome (TTS), a rare combination of thrombosis and thrombocytopenia, after COVID-19 vaccination. We evaluated TTS risk within 28 days of AZD1222 and BNT162b2 exposure.MethodsMatched case-control (MCCS) and self-controlled case series (SCCS) studies used Oxford-Royal College of General Practitioners Research and Surveillance Centre data linked to immunisation, hospitalisation and death data. English patient records extracted from 2/12/2020 to 31/10/2022 were used to identify TTS cases and age, sex, and practice matched controls. Conditional logistic regression and conditional Poisson regression were used for MCCS and SCCS analyses, respectively.ResultsOf 666 TTS events identified, >90% happened without AZD1222/BNT162b2 …


Artem-Is For Erp: Agreed Reporting Template For Eeg Methodology-International Standard For Event-Related Potential Experiments, Giorgio Ganis Dec 2025

Artem-Is For Erp: Agreed Reporting Template For Eeg Methodology-International Standard For Event-Related Potential Experiments, Giorgio Ganis

School of Psychology

The choices we make during the recording, preprocessing and analysis of event-related potentials (ERP) data can affect study outcomes. As such, it is critical that they are transparently reported to allow for reproducibility. Yet, systematic reviews of reporting practices in the field have shown that journal articles often do not meet this goal and that existing reporting guidelines have not resulted in a sufficient improvement in reporting transparency. An easier workflow for transparently documenting pipelines used in regular journal articles is needed. The ARTEM-IS (Agreed Reporting Template for EEG Methodology—International Standard) initiative is working towards addressing this issue by building …


There’S No Magic Pill: A Multimethods Qualitative Study Exploring Routine Fatigue Care In People With Multiple Sclerosis, Emma O’Connor, Sophie Fawson, Tom Sanders, Tracy Finch, Nicole Dodsworth, Harriet Waine, Olivia Tamburro, Jennifer A. Freeman, Pam Bostock, Wendy Hendrie, Rona Moss-Morris Dec 2025

There’S No Magic Pill: A Multimethods Qualitative Study Exploring Routine Fatigue Care In People With Multiple Sclerosis, Emma O’Connor, Sophie Fawson, Tom Sanders, Tracy Finch, Nicole Dodsworth, Harriet Waine, Olivia Tamburro, Jennifer A. Freeman, Pam Bostock, Wendy Hendrie, Rona Moss-Morris

School of Health Professions

BACKGROUND: Fatigue is a common and debilitating symptom for people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Evidence suggests that behavioral treatments, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy and some exercise therapies, are effective in reducing MS fatigue. However, few people are offered these treatments in routine care, and little is known about the reasons for this research-to-practice gap. The aim of this study was to explore how routine care is currently delivered for MS fatigue. METHODS: Health care professionals (n = 28) took part in 6 focus groups and 6 one-to-one interviews exploring experiences with assessing, managing, and treating fatigue. How health care professionals …


Nearshore Wind Estimation From Buoy Wave Spectra Via Physics-Guided Machine Learning: A Framework For Offshore Wind Applications, Jiaxin Chen, Martyn Hann, Robert Rawlinson-Smith, Munira Raji, Deborah Greaves Dec 2025

Nearshore Wind Estimation From Buoy Wave Spectra Via Physics-Guided Machine Learning: A Framework For Offshore Wind Applications, Jiaxin Chen, Martyn Hann, Robert Rawlinson-Smith, Munira Raji, Deborah Greaves

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

Reliable real-time wind estimation in nearshore zones is critical for offshore wind energy development, especially in regions lacking direct meteorological observations. This study presents a physics-guided machine learning framework for estimating 10-m surface wind speed and direction from wave buoy spectra. The model incorporates frequency- and wavenumber-based energy parameters, directional Fourier coefficients, directional fetch, and normalised wave number–depth indicators to account for local wind–wave dynamics.Trained on six long-term buoy–mast station pairs along the UK southwest coast, the model outperforms two established empirical methods, reducing wind speed and direction RMSE by over 50%. Sensitivity analyses confirm the value of directional and …


Grayscale Image Encryption Using Generalized Lucas Matrices And Hillcipher, Putri Zalia Megat Johar, Faridah Yunos, Ji-Jian Chin, Muhammad Asyraf Asbullah Dec 2025

Grayscale Image Encryption Using Generalized Lucas Matrices And Hillcipher, Putri Zalia Megat Johar, Faridah Yunos, Ji-Jian Chin, Muhammad Asyraf Asbullah

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

Secure and effective methods of image encryption are increasingly important in protecting sensitivedigital content from being attacked by today's increasingly knowledgeable and aggressive adversaries.This is no exception to attacks carried out on the secret content generated by grayscale images.Stemming from this problem, this research introduces a new approach to encrypt grayscale images usinga combination of the Generalized Lucas Matrix and Hill Cipher (GLMHC) with a self-invertibleencryption key. This type of encryption key eliminates the need to find the inversion key during thedecryption process and reduces the computational burden. Encrypted image quality is measured usingentropy, Mean Two-Dimensional Error (MSE), Signal to …


Willing To Drive Green? Exploring Behavioral And Policy Influences On Electric Vehicle Ownership, Rajat Subhra Chatterjee, Irfan Hameed, Yamna Khan, Bibi Zainab, Kamran Khan Dec 2025

Willing To Drive Green? Exploring Behavioral And Policy Influences On Electric Vehicle Ownership, Rajat Subhra Chatterjee, Irfan Hameed, Yamna Khan, Bibi Zainab, Kamran Khan

Plymouth Business School

PurposeThis study aims to empirically investigate the factors influencing Malaysian consumers’ purchase intentions (PI) for electric vehicles (EVs). The present study extends and modifies the theory of planned behavior (TPB) with additional variables [environmental concern (EC) and perceived incentive policy (PIP)] to examine the effect on consumers’ PI regarding EVs.Design/methodology/approachThe study used purposive sampling technique, and the target population consisted of Malaysian EV owners. A total of 600 questionnaires were distributed, yielding 413 responses. A final 390 responses were retained for analysis. Partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) has been used to analyze data using SmartPLS 4.0. In addition, …


Identifying Opportunities For Learning Following A Serious Incident, Laura Herring Dec 2025

Identifying Opportunities For Learning Following A Serious Incident, Laura Herring

South West Clinical School Journal

#400WORDS: NATIONAL NURSING ASSOCIATE SPECIAL EDITION


The Role Of The Nursing Associate In Supporting Wholefood Plant-Based Education In General Practice, Sarah Harries Dec 2025

The Role Of The Nursing Associate In Supporting Wholefood Plant-Based Education In General Practice, Sarah Harries

South West Clinical School Journal

#400WORDS: NATIONAL NURSING ASSOCIATE SPECIAL EDITION


The Role Of The Nursing Associate In Supporting Wholefood Plant-Based Education In General Practice, Sarah Harries Dec 2025

The Role Of The Nursing Associate In Supporting Wholefood Plant-Based Education In General Practice, Sarah Harries

South West Clinical School Journal

#400WORDS: NATIONAL NURSING ASSOCIATE SPECIAL EDITION


Exploring The Impact Of The Nursing Associate Role On Urinary Tract Infections Within An Acute Elderly Mental Health Setting, Ann Mcdonnell Dec 2025

Exploring The Impact Of The Nursing Associate Role On Urinary Tract Infections Within An Acute Elderly Mental Health Setting, Ann Mcdonnell

South West Clinical School Journal

#400WORDS: NATIONAL NURSING ASSOCIATE SPECIAL EDITION


A Nursing Associate Peer-To-Peer Collaboration: Sub-Editing The South West Clinical School Journal’S Special Edition, Peter Watt Dec 2025

A Nursing Associate Peer-To-Peer Collaboration: Sub-Editing The South West Clinical School Journal’S Special Edition, Peter Watt

South West Clinical School Journal

No abstract provided.


Enhancing Patient Centred Care And Safety By Optimising Team Collaboration And Increasing The Nursing Workforce Capacity, Kayley Pooley Dec 2025

Enhancing Patient Centred Care And Safety By Optimising Team Collaboration And Increasing The Nursing Workforce Capacity, Kayley Pooley

South West Clinical School Journal

#400WORDS: NATIONAL NURSING ASSOCIATE SPECIAL EDITION


Periodontal Precision: Diagnostic Skills And Confidence Of Dentists In Asian Countries In Applying The 2017 Efp/Aap Periodontal Disease Classification- A Cross-Sectional Pilot Study, Kamran Ali, Priti Charde, Daniel Zahra, Ewen Mccoll, Tayeb Al Hadeethi, Nader Hamdan Dec 2025

Periodontal Precision: Diagnostic Skills And Confidence Of Dentists In Asian Countries In Applying The 2017 Efp/Aap Periodontal Disease Classification- A Cross-Sectional Pilot Study, Kamran Ali, Priti Charde, Daniel Zahra, Ewen Mccoll, Tayeb Al Hadeethi, Nader Hamdan

Peninsula Dental School

Background: The classification of periodontal disease published in 2017 by the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) and American Academy of Periodontology (AAP), provides a framework for diagnosis and treatment. The aim of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic skills and self-perceived confidence of dentists and dental students based in Asian countries in the use of this classification. Methods: A cross-sectional analytic study design was employed. An online questionnaire encompassing four periodontitis cases was used for data collection. A total of 500 participants were invited to provide a diagnosis and rate their confidence for each case. Results: Responses were provided …


Using Evidenced-Based Practice To Remove Hyperkeratosis To Improve Wound Healing In Venous Leg Ulcer Patients: A Case Study, Briony Flello Dec 2025

Using Evidenced-Based Practice To Remove Hyperkeratosis To Improve Wound Healing In Venous Leg Ulcer Patients: A Case Study, Briony Flello

South West Clinical School Journal

#400WORDS: NATIONAL NURSING ASSOCIATE SPECIAL EDITION


Exploring The Impact Of The Nursing Associate Role On Urinary Tract Infections Within An Acute Elderly Mental Health Setting, Ann Mcdonnell Dec 2025

Exploring The Impact Of The Nursing Associate Role On Urinary Tract Infections Within An Acute Elderly Mental Health Setting, Ann Mcdonnell

South West Clinical School Journal

#400WORDS: NATIONAL NURSING ASSOCIATE SPECIAL EDITION


Establishing An Adhd Post-Diagnostic Support Group: A Quality Improvement Report, Katie Alexandra Jones Dec 2025

Establishing An Adhd Post-Diagnostic Support Group: A Quality Improvement Report, Katie Alexandra Jones

South West Clinical School Journal

#400WORDS: NATIONAL NURSING ASSOCIATE SPECIAL EDITION


Enhancing Patient Centred Care And Safety By Optimising Team Collaboration And Increasing The Nursing Workforce Capacity, Kayley Pooley Dec 2025

Enhancing Patient Centred Care And Safety By Optimising Team Collaboration And Increasing The Nursing Workforce Capacity, Kayley Pooley

South West Clinical School Journal

#400WORDS: NATIONAL NURSING ASSOCIATE SPECIAL EDITION


Demonstrating How Consistent Kindness, Presence, And Patient Advocacy Improve Engagement And Dignity In Secure Forensic Mental Health Settings, Patricia Quarshie Dec 2025

Demonstrating How Consistent Kindness, Presence, And Patient Advocacy Improve Engagement And Dignity In Secure Forensic Mental Health Settings, Patricia Quarshie

South West Clinical School Journal

#400WORDS: NATIONAL NURSING ASSOCIATE SPECIAL EDITION


Case Study Report: The Nursing Associate Role Within Education In Practice And Teaching At University Level, Heidi Johnson Dec 2025

Case Study Report: The Nursing Associate Role Within Education In Practice And Teaching At University Level, Heidi Johnson

South West Clinical School Journal

#400WORDS: NATIONAL NURSING ASSOCIATE SPECIAL EDITION


Bridging The Gap: Enhancing Healthcare Support Worker Confidence And Skills Through A Nursing Associate Led Study Day, Lindsay Ewing Dec 2025

Bridging The Gap: Enhancing Healthcare Support Worker Confidence And Skills Through A Nursing Associate Led Study Day, Lindsay Ewing

South West Clinical School Journal

#400WORDS: NATIONAL NURSING ASSOCIATE SPECIAL EDITION


Using Evidenced-Based Practice To Remove Hyperkeratosis To Improve Wound Healing In Venous Leg Ulcer Patients: A Case Study, Briony Flello Dec 2025

Using Evidenced-Based Practice To Remove Hyperkeratosis To Improve Wound Healing In Venous Leg Ulcer Patients: A Case Study, Briony Flello

South West Clinical School Journal

#400WORDS: NATIONAL NURSING ASSOCIATE SPECIAL EDITION


Identifying Opportunities For Learning Following A Serious Incident, Laura Herring Dec 2025

Identifying Opportunities For Learning Following A Serious Incident, Laura Herring

South West Clinical School Journal

#400WORDS: NATIONAL NURSING ASSOCIATE SPECIAL EDITION


Bridging The Gap: Enhancing Healthcare Support Worker Confidence And Skills Through A Nursing Associate Led Study Day, Lindsay Ewing Dec 2025

Bridging The Gap: Enhancing Healthcare Support Worker Confidence And Skills Through A Nursing Associate Led Study Day, Lindsay Ewing

South West Clinical School Journal

#400WORDS: NATIONAL NURSING ASSOCIATE SPECIAL EDITION


Demonstrating How Consistent Kindness, Presence, And Patient Advocacy Improve Engagement And Dignity In Secure Forensic Mental Health Settings, Patricia Quarshie Dec 2025

Demonstrating How Consistent Kindness, Presence, And Patient Advocacy Improve Engagement And Dignity In Secure Forensic Mental Health Settings, Patricia Quarshie

South West Clinical School Journal

#400WORDS: NATIONAL NURSING ASSOCIATE SPECIAL EDITION


Case Study Report: The Nursing Associate Role Within Education In Practice And Teaching At University Level, Heidi Johnson Dec 2025

Case Study Report: The Nursing Associate Role Within Education In Practice And Teaching At University Level, Heidi Johnson

South West Clinical School Journal

#400WORDS: NATIONAL NURSING ASSOCIATE SPECIAL EDITION


Biodiversity Performance Of Living Wall Systems In Urban Environments: A Uk Case Study Of Plant Selection And Substrate Effects On Multi-Taxa Communities, Paul Henry Lunt, James Buckley, Suzanne Mitchell, Gabriel Thomas, Elek Churella, Thomas Richard Murphy Dec 2025

Biodiversity Performance Of Living Wall Systems In Urban Environments: A Uk Case Study Of Plant Selection And Substrate Effects On Multi-Taxa Communities, Paul Henry Lunt, James Buckley, Suzanne Mitchell, Gabriel Thomas, Elek Churella, Thomas Richard Murphy

School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences

Urban densification threatens biodiversity, yet conventional greenspace expansion is constrained by limited land availability. Living wall systems (LWS) offer potential biodiversity enhancement through vertical green infrastructure, though their ecological value remains underexplored. This study evaluated the biodiversity performance of three LWS in Plymouth, UK, using multi-taxa surveys to assess invertebrate communities, bird assemblages, and bat activity. A scoping review of 2638 publications revealed limited research on LWS biodiversity, with only 27% of biodiversity-focused papers referencing specific species. Field surveys employed standardised protocols including flower-visiting pollinator observations, spider assessments, soil invertebrate extraction using Tullgren funnels, acoustic bird monitoring, and bat emergence …


Establishing An Adhd Post-Diagnostic Support Group: A Quality Improvement Report, Katie Alexandra Jones Dec 2025

Establishing An Adhd Post-Diagnostic Support Group: A Quality Improvement Report, Katie Alexandra Jones

South West Clinical School Journal

#400WORDS: NATIONAL NURSING ASSOCIATE SPECIAL EDITION