eTheses: Recent submissions
Now showing items 16-20 of 1897
-
Occupational Identity: Experiences of homeless women who are termed rough sleepers
(2019)Abstract: It is estimated approximately 660 people sleep rough in Scotland every night. The prevalence of women sleeping rough is a growing issue in Scotland. It is identified by research in the UK that women who sleep ... -
AN ETHNOGRAPHIC EXPLORATION OF STROKE SURVIVOR’S PARTICIPATION IN LEISURE ACTIVITIES IN THE COMMUNITY
(2019)Background: Increasing developments in acute stroke treatment and care has led to a growing number of people surviving stroke and returning to the community (Brewer et al. 2012; NICE 2019). The Royal College of ... -
EXPLORING OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS’ PERCEPTION OF THEIR PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY IN THE AREA OF HAND THERAPY (UK PERSPECTIVE
(2019)Background information: The role of a hand therapist is made up of the occupational therapy and physiotherapy profession (BAHT 2017). Yet due to a dominating model of practice, influencing service factors and an uncertain ... -
AN EXPOLRATION OF MALE SURVIVORS EXPEREINCES OF DOMESTIC ABUSE
(2019)Background: Domestic abuse is a significant problem in Scottish society. However, much of the research is based on female survivors of abuse. The exclusion of men throughout policy, research and services is prevalent, ... -
To explore how Occupational Therapy interventions in prisons reduce recidivism
(2019)Prisons are failing to equip prisoners with the necessary skills, information and resources in to prevent recidivism. Prisons in the United Kingdom have poor records for reducing recidivism with 48% of adults reoffending ...