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Globalization and the U.K. market in long term care for older people

open access: yes, 2000
This thesis was submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy and awarded by Brunel University.The thesis aims to build on what is known about large and internationalized welfare firms, and to make a contribution to the debate about social policy and ...
Holden, Christopher John, Holden, C.J.
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Practices in and attitudes towards staff vetting in children's residential centres in the Republic of Ireland

open access: yesScottish Journal of Residential Child Care, 2010
This paper documents a summary of research which was conducted as part of the requirements for the completion of an MA in Child, Family and Community Studies at Dublin Institute of Technology. The aim of the study was twofold; to explore the practices of
Catherine Hanly
doaj   +1 more source

Gut microbiome and aging—A dynamic interplay of microbes, metabolites, and the immune system

open access: yesFEBS Letters, EarlyView.
Age‐dependent shifts in microbial communities engender shifts in microbial metabolite profiles. These in turn drive shifts in barrier surface permeability of the gut and brain and induce immune activation. When paired with preexisting age‐related chronic inflammation this increases the risk of neuroinflammation and neurodegenerative diseases.
Aaron Mehl, Eran Blacher
wiley   +1 more source

The meaning of ethics and ethical dilemmas in social work practice: A qualitative study of Greek social workers

open access: yes, 2009
This thesis was submitted for the degree of Master of Philosophy and awarded by Brunel University.Social work struggles between the dichotomy of “individual” and “society” as it is characterized as enhancing both individual well-being and social justice.
Giannou, Dimitra
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Book review: Kinship care: Fostering effective family and friends placements. Elaine Farmer and Sue Moyers London, Jessica Kingsley Publications, 2008. 254pp, ISBN 978 1 84310 631 9

open access: yesScottish Journal of Residential Child Care, 2010
Family and kinship care has a long history. It dates from times when children or young people were taken in to extended family networks or placed with relatives when birth parents or primary carers were unable, for whatever reasons, to provide them a ...
Leon Fulcher
doaj   +1 more source

A cluster randomised controlled trial of a manualised cognitive–behavioural anger management intervention delivered by supervised lay therapists to people with intellectual disabilities

open access: yesHealth Technology Assessment, 2013
Background: Anger is a frequent problem for many people with intellectual disabilities, and is often expressed as verbal and/or physical aggression. Cognitive–behaviour therapy (CBT) is the treatment of choice for common mental health problems, but CBT ...
P Willner   +15 more
doaj   +1 more source

The ubiquitin ligase RNF115 is required for the clearance of damaged lysosomes

open access: yesFEBS Letters, EarlyView.
Upon lysosomal rupture, an E3 ubiquitin ligase RNF115 translocates from the cytosol to the damaged lysosomal membrane. Moreover, RNF115 depletion impairs the clearance of damaged lysosomes, identifying it as a key regulator of lysosomal quality control.
Sae Nakanaga   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Social work as narrative: An investigation of the social and literary nature of social work accounting

open access: yes, 1993
This thesis was submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy and awarded by Brunel University.This thesis investigates what can be gained by approaching social work reports and conversations as narratives.
Hall, Christopher J, Hall, C.J
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Organizing the interface—Plasma membrane architecture and receptor dynamics in virus‐cell interactions

open access: yesFEBS Letters, EarlyView.
Plasma membranes contain dynamic nanoscale domains that organize lipids and receptors. Because viruses operate at similar scales, this architecture shapes early infection steps, including attachment, receptor engagement, and entry. Using influenza A virus and HIV‐1 as examples, we highlight how receptor nanoclusters, multivalent glycan interactions ...
Jan Schlegel, Christian Sieben
wiley   +1 more source

The work of registered nurses and care assistants with older people in nursing homes: Can the outcomes be distinguished?

open access: yes, 2006
This thesis was submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy and awarded by Brunel University.The need for Registered Nurses (RNs) in the long-term care of older people is being questioned, particularly in the context of nursing shortages, while ...
Heath, Hazel
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