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Academic Writing for Publication: Information, Exercises and Individual Writing JourneysThis resource aims to help you in developing your skills in: - academic writing - preparing manuscripts for publication - writing funding applications It shares experiences of writing and publishing and gives professional advice on developing your writing and how to prepare, review and persevere with it.

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2023-01-10Access this RLO
ACCEThe ACCE framework is a helpful model in order to emphasise the key components of a genetic test evaluation. The guiding principle of the ACCE framework is that the evaluation of genetic tests should be an integrated approach including all domains.

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2012-03-12Access this RLO
Acids, Alkalis and Bases: an IntroductionDefining and explaining acids, bases, and alkalis, from an ionic standpoint, and introducing the pH scale.

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2017-05-31Access this RLO
Acids, Alkalis and Bases: Further ApplicationExamining the operation and application of acids, bases and alkalis, including neutralisation, acid/base reactions, and salts.

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2017-05-31Access this RLO
Action of drugs that target carriersThis learning resource introduces carriers as a target for drug action and describes how carriers function and how drugs utilise these carriers.

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2010-11-25Access this RLO
Action of drugs that target enzymesTo describe how enzymes function and how drug inhibitors block this action.

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2010-03-11Access this RLO
Action of drugs that target ion channelsThis learning resource introduces ion channels as target for drug action.

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2010-12-03Access this RLO
Admission to HospitalThis resources looks at developing cultural awareness in health care nursing practice. Its main focus is to encourage reflection and awareness of cultural differences during a patient’s admission to a hospital ward. It also promotes an understanding of the importance of individualised nursing care and embraces the differences that meet the needs of patients based on their own values and beliefs.

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2019-08-02Access this RLO
Admission to Hospital - Portuguese language versionAcolhimento do cliente num hospital - Is the Portuguese language version of the Admission to Hospital resource and has been developed as part of the TansCoCon project. The resource looks at developing cultural awareness in health care nursing practice. Its main focus is to encourage reflection and awareness of cultural differences during a patient’s admission to a hospital ward. It also promotes an understanding of the importance of individualised nursing care and embraces the differences that meet the needs of patients based on their own values and beliefs.

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2019-08-02Access this RLO
Advanced literature searchingHow to construct literature search enquiries using the thesaurus, focus or explode your search, use the search term taxonomy to refine your search and combine these methods into an advance search protocol.

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2008-06-05Access this RLO
Alcohol as a public health issueThis learning resource will increase your knowledge and understanding of how alcohol impacts on public health in a physical, psychological and social way.

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2012-01-20Access this RLO
Alcohol Identification and Brief AdviceThis learning resource introduces the concept of IBA (Identification and Brief Advice) and demonstrates the importance of communication skills and an informal approach when using AUDIT and delivering brief advice.

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2012-01-20Access this RLO
Alcohol Prevention in Urgent and Emergency Care Settings (APUEC)This resource provides learners with the confidence and skills in screening, brief intervention and referral for treatment (SBIRT) for alcohol prevention in an urgent and emergency care setting.

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2024-06-03Access this RLO
Allied Health Professional (AHP) Health and Work ReportReusable Learning Object exploring the completion of the Allied Health Professional (AHP) Health and Work Report

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2019-07-08Access this RLO
An introduction to health-related online support groupsThis resource helps raise awareness of online support groups for people living with or affected by long-term health conditions.

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2022-05-05Access this RLO
An introduction to receptor pharmacologyTo describe the different types of receptor which drugs target.

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2009-10-08Access this RLO
Arm@da - How to provide safe, appropriate and acceptable digital consultations in maternity care.This resource provides guidance to health care professionals and students on how to provide safe, appropriate and acceptable digital consultations in maternity care.

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2024-02-05Access this RLO
Aseptic Non-Touch TechniqueIntroduces the concept of ANTT, used to prevent infection during clinical procedures; includes a video demonstration.

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2007-09-03Access this RLO
Asking the right questionThis RLO outlines why asking the right question can help in the search for evidence, and explains how to construct good questions using the PICO technique.

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2010-06-11Access this RLO
Assessing risk and managing safety with children and young people admitted with self-harmThis RLO is part of the Our care through our eyes (OCTOE), series of resources. This resource will equip registered children's nurses, student nurses and other health professionals with information about how to assess and manage risk with children and young people admitted to children's wards with self-harm.

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2016-11-25Access this RLO
Atomic BondingExamining ionic, covalent and mixed bonding in atoms.

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2007-03-15Access this RLO
Baby first!A resource designed to help healthcare professionals to support families over the first important year of life when their baby has an intellectual disability.

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2010-07-20Access this RLO
Bacteria and viruses comparedIntroduces and compares the structural components associated with bacteria and viruses by allowing users to build their own.

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2020-04-08Access this RLO
BioavailabilityIntroduction to the concept of the bioavailability of drugs.

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2004-04-01Access this RLO
Birth PrevalenceThis RLO explores the concept of birth prevalence, a special type of prevalence defined as the percentage of a given population who have a particular disease in a given population at a given point in time or over a particular time period.

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2002-06-10Access this RLO
Blood Glucose Testing - What do the numbers mean?Blood Glucose Testing - What do the numbers mean? This resource is for people with Diabetes and others who want to understand blood glucose levels.

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2021-11-02Access this RLO
BMI measurementThis resource will explore the process of BMI measurement within healthcare, the different methods available to calculate BMI and some of the issues that influence its measurement.

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2011-10-07Access this RLO
Case note review using the Trigger ToolTo familiarise potential users of the Trigger Tool with identifying triggers and assigning levels of harm

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2010-09-22Access this RLO
Case series and cross-sectional studiesCase series typically involve a much smaller number of patients than the more powerful case-control study or Randomised controlled trial (RCT). In this design patients with a known exposure to a treatment are tracked prospectively to identify new forms of disease or adverse effects. Case series can also be retrospective - here medical records are examined to identify a link between exposure and disease.

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2018-06-14Access this RLO
Case-control studiesThis resource looks at cases (diseased subjects) and controls (non-diseased subjects) and investigates their exposure status.

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2017-09-12Access this RLO
Cell DivisionTo identify the importance of cell division and briefly describe mitosis and meiosis.

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2005-09-01Access this RLO
Childhood obesityExamines the issue of childhood obesity from the perspectives of the biomedical, behavioural and socio-economic models of health

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2009-02-04Access this RLO
Chronic wound assessmentThis learning object outlines the principles of wound assessment and healing.

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2011-08-17Access this RLO
Clean your handsThe University of Nottingham has produced a DVD aimed at patients, healthcare workers and hospital visitors, which is being shown on plasma screens and bedside televisions in wards. The video outlines the importance of hand hygiene, and the practical steps that everyone can take to reduce the chances of damaging infections, such as Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus MRSA and clostridium dificile, being passed to patients by healthcare workers and visitors. It's aimed at patients, healthcare workers and hospital visitors, and will also be useful for health care students in preparation for practice.

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2009-08-06Access this RLO
Clinical impact of changes in drug clearanceExamines some of the factors which affect total body clearance of a drug and how this, in turn, influences a drug's clinical impact.

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2009-01-20Access this RLO
Clinical importance and receptor location within the cellThis learning object illustrates the clinical importance of receptor location in relation to the speed of drug action in practice.

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2009-03-11Access this RLO
Clinical Utility of Genetic InformationClinical Utility refers to the likelihood that genetic information will lead to an improved health outcome. Evaluating clinical utility involves defining issues that need to be considered with the introduction of genetic information into routine practice.

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2012-03-12Access this RLO
Cohort and case-controlled studiesThis RLO explains what are case-control and cohort studies, and outlines the difference between them.

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2010-06-11Access this RLO
Cohort StudiesThis resource looks at cohort studies in relation to medical research and investigates medical disease and establishes links between risk factors and health outcomes.

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2018-12-18Access this RLO
Communication - Caring for people with dementia in the general hospitalThis RLO looks at people with dementia who experience difficulties in both understanding others and saying what they want to say. This usually progresses as the disease progresses. This RLO looks at problems people with dementia experience when communicating and strategies healthcare professionals can use to improve their communication.

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2015-09-04Access this RLO
Components of a Respiratory AssessmentThis rlo identifies the components of a respiratory assessment and briefly describe what happens at each stage in the assessment.

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2010-07-27Access this RLO
Concentration gradientsThis RLO describes the concept of concentration gradients in biological systems through analogy with gradients found in everyday life, and outlines passive and active transport across cell membranes.

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2005-05-01Access this RLO
Confidence intervalsThis RLO defines the term 'confidence intervals' and demonstrates how they can be used to determine the significance and range of possible sizes of a treatment effect.

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2017-09-04Access this RLO
Critical ReflectionThis resource is aimed primarily at students in healthcare practice to get them to reflect on their experiences and practice. The package explores the meaning and process of critical reflection, described by one author as the process of looking back on what has been done and pondering on it and learning lessons from what did or did not work. The package has sections on areas such as Reflective Models (Gibbs, Johns, Driscoll), Self-assessment Tools, Practical Skills, and many other topics.

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2009-11-09Access this RLO
Cross-tabular dataThis RLO examines how survey or experimental data can be converted to cross tabular data, and the steps involved in this process. It also examines how to present it in a way that is useful for recognising patterns and representing graphically.

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2007-01-25Access this RLO
Crossword - Introduction to Receptor PharmacologyThis RLO uses a crossword to assess your knowledge about the different receptor types and how drugs interact with them.

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2009-05-05Access this RLO
Cultural competence in culturally mixed teamsPromoting the development of cultural awareness and cultural sensitivity in the context of working in a culturally mixed team.

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2020-07-14Access this RLO
Dementia and Cognitive Loss - Caring for people with dementia in the general hospitalDementia is very common. A quarter of general hospital in-patients have cognitive impairment, Dementia or dementia complicated by delirium. Almost all healthcare professionals who look after adults will encounter patients with these problems, we all need the knowledge and skills to care for them.

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2015-09-04Access this RLO
Descriptive statistics for interval and ratio scale dataDescribing the use of measures of central tendency - mean, mode, median - and dispersion - range, Standard Deviation.

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2005-05-01Access this RLO
Designing a QuestionnaireThis RLO introduces good practice in questionnaire design, step by step.

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2006-02-01Access this RLO
Determining the clinical importance of trial resultsThis RLO demonstrates how to interpret and use clinical trial data (ARR, RRR, NNT, NNH, and confidence intervals) in practice.

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2007-03-14Access this RLO
Developing ResilienceA reflective Reusable Learning Object (RLO) that looks at everyday nursing practices, sharing experiences and building a mask of resilience.

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2019-02-15Access this RLO
Diabetes and Healthy OptionsThis resource will give you some tips on how to manage your blood glucose levels and explain how to eat healthily to keep your blood glucose levels stable.

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2021-11-02Access this RLO
Diabetes and Low Blood GlucoseDiabetes and Low Blood Glucose - This resource will help you to understand what to do when your blood glucose level goes too low.

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2021-11-02Access this RLO
Digital Remains: The technological traces we leave behindDo you ever wonder what happens to our personal digital content when we die? This resource explores the many issues arising from digital identity and content, and how it might be accessed by the bereaved. This RLO is an output of a research project led in Nottingham by Morna O'Connor about death, dying and bereavement and the role of technology in health.

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2016-01-06Access this RLO
Disabling Barriers/Inhibitors and Empowering Cultural CommunicationThis resource will provide you with the opportunity to examine the challenges you may have when developing your cultural competence. It will help you develop cultural awareness and sensitivity for your future nursing practice.

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2020-07-09Access this RLO
Discovering and understanding under-served communitiesThis resource will help you to improve your awareness and understanding of individuals who are under-served and the health challenges they face. It will also help you reflect on how you can tailor your pharmacy's services to help these people.

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2018-06-15Access this RLO
DNAThis resource looks at techniques for detecting, copying, and sequencing DNA, including hybridisation and the polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

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2012-03-12Access this RLO
Doctor/Patient RelationsUnderstanding various facets of the doctor-patient relationship and factors that facilitate and impede the success of that relationship. The RLO uses video clips to illustrate four styles of doctor-patient scenarios.

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2003-09-09Access this RLO
Drug-receptor interactionIntroduction to the interaction of cell receptors with drugs. This resource was first released in June 2004. It has been re-purposed by the Helm team in 2016.

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2016-12-06Access this RLO
Dying in hospitalThis learning resource ' Dying in Hospital' addresses the topic of the hospital as a place of death for frail older people and is based on some research findings from an Alzheimer's Society funded research study. A linked resource 'Every death is Different' is also available.

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2017-03-15Access this RLO
Dyma SteveWelsh Translation of This is Steve Mae r adnodd dysgu ailddefnyddiadwy hwn yn dangos y math o wybodaeth y gallai rhywun ag anabledd dysgu fod eisiau i ofalwyr feddu arni cyn dod i ofalu amdanynt. Mae wedi ei ysgrifennu o safbwynt y defnyddiwr gwasanaeth gyda chymorth nyrs dan hyfforddiant. Mae'r adnodd hwn a mwy ar gael ar Y Porth, sef llwyfan e-ddysgu cydweithredol y sector addysg uwch cyfrwng Cymraeg http://www.porth.ac.uk/cy/

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2011-02-02Access this RLO
Dyslexia and Workplace LearningHow dyslexia affects student nurses on placement and their mentors. Includes guidelines and strategies for mentors and students.

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2007-01-29Access this RLO
Educational JournalsThis learning object introduces educational journals and describes three types. Academic, Professional and Subject. The examples used are drawn from the area of social work, but the concepts are cross-discipline.

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2007-10-04Access this RLO
Effective communication with children and young people following self-harm admissionThis RLO is part of the Our care through our eyes (OCTOE), series of resources. This RLO will equip registered children's nurses, student nurses and other health professionals with communication skills and strategies to improve care for children and young people who are admitted to hospital following an incident of self-harm.

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2016-11-25Access this RLO
Effectively interacting and engaging patients who are underservedThis resource will: Explore how unconscious biases can impact on the care we provide to those who are medically under-served Provide tips on how to enable individuals to empower themselves to take up the offer of a Medicines Use Review Enable you to develop your own personal development plan to promote Medicines Use Reviews to people who potentially need them the most

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2018-06-22Access this RLO
Elements that make up the human bodyIntroducing the periodic table of elements, and identifying the major elements involved in the human body and their roles

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2007-03-15Access this RLO
Events of the Menstrual CycleThis RLO describes the timing and main events for each of the phases of the menstrual cycle. It concentrates on the main events occurring in the ovary and uterine wall during these phases

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2008-03-11Access this RLO
Every death is differentThis learning resource 'Every death is Different' addresses the topic of the hospital as a place of death for frail older people and is based on some research findings from an Alzheimers Society funded research study. A linked resource ' Dying in Hospital' is also available.

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2017-02-28Access this RLO
Exploring Childhood Vaccine Hesitancy: A Resource for Healthcare ProfessionalsProviding healthcare professionals and students with an increased awareness of the complex nature of vaccine hesitancy, which can then be utilised in future conversations with vaccine hesitant parents.

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2023-07-13Access this RLO
Exploring the medicine experiences and needs of patients who are underservedThis e-learning resource has been co-produced with patients who belong to one or more under-served group. By listening to these individuals, it is intended that we can better understand their day-to-day circumstance and so better develop a sense of empathy with them. This will help encourage us to be consciously aware of individuals who are potentially most in need of support.

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2018-06-22Access this RLO
Exploring the synapseDescribe the events during the transmission of an impulse across a synapse

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2004-02-01Access this RLO
Female Genital MutilationIn this resource women share their experiences of survivorship following Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and discuss the cultural factors associated. The challenge for healthcare professionals is to understand the cultural context behind the practice of FGM whilst providing care within a legislative framework.

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2024-05-03Access this RLO
Finding my new normal: Life after my child's cancer treatment has finishedThis RLO will provide parents and carers of children and young people who have finished their cancer treatment with information and support.

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2019-05-17Access this RLO
Fire safetyThis resource has been developed to help provide mandatory faculty based fire safety training at the University of Nottingham. It has been openly released as it is a useful general fire safety guide.

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2017-03-31Access this RLO
Food HygieneThis learning package is aimed at health care professionals whose role involves them in the preparation or delivery of food in a health care setting. The package will explore: The professional role in relation to food delivery, types of food contamination and their prevention, preventing the growth of microorganisms in or around food, safe storage and preparation of food in the health care setting and destroying microorganisms in and around food.

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2011-01-31Access this RLO
From Silence to VoiceFrom Silence to Voice: Understanding the experiences and healthcare and support needs of women in South Africa who have experienced sexual violence

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2021-11-18Access this RLO
Fy nhŷ i, fy hawliau iWelsh translation of: My House, My Rights. Mae r pecyn hwn yn mynd ar daith ryngweithiol o amgylch ty unigolyn gydag anableddau dysgu. Ym mhob ystafell caiff y dysgwr ei herio gan rai o'r ffyrdd y caiff hawliau unigolion ag anableddau dysgu eu diystyru gan ddarparwyr gofal iechyd yn eu cartrefi eu hunain. Mae'r adnodd hwn a mwy ar gael ar Y Porth, sef llwyfan e-ddysgu cydweithredol y sector addysg uwch cyfrwng Cymraeg. http://www.porth.ac.uk/cy/

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2011-02-02Access this RLO
G-protein linked receptorsThis learning object explains how G - proteins function in communication messages from membrane-bound receptors.

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2009-10-15Access this RLO
Gall rhywbeth bach wneud gwahaniaeth mawrWelsh translation of: Little things make a big difference. Mae r adnodd dysgu ailddefnyddiadwy hwn yn seiliedig ar drafodaeth rhwng gweithiwr gofal iechyd a chleient gydag anableddau dysgu. Mae'n dangos pa mor bwysig yw hyd yn oed yr agweddau lleiaf ar gyfathrebu i greu trafodaeth gadarnhaol. Mae r adnodd hwn a mwy ar gael ar Y Porth, sef llwyfan e-ddysgu cydweithredol y sector addysg uwch cyfrwng Cymraeg http://www.porth.ac.uk/cy/

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2011-02-02Access this RLO
Gateways to healthA collection of 13 videos (Real Video format) with people talking about their chronic health problems:

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2006-05-08Access this RLO
Gender based violence, a resource to support students in health and social care.This resource introduces the issues faced by people who experience gender based violence. It will help increase an understanding for health and social care students’ of gender based violence, by focusing on violence against women within the four partner countries. This project is funded by U21 and is a partnership between the Universities of Auckland, Birmingham, British Columbia, Glasgow, Melbourne and Nottingham. It has beeen funded by U21.

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2019-02-20Access this RLO
Getting Infection Right First TimeIn this e-learning package, you will be presented with a scenario around patient care. This resource is designed to help support health-care workers, and demonstrate that everyone has a key part to play in getting infection, diagnosis and management right for our patients. Without establishing the clinical and microbiological diagnosis, we can cause harm to our patients.

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2019-11-18Access this RLO
Glomerular Filtration PressureThe RLO deals with the opposing forces within the glomerulus and the Bowmans capsule which together create the glomerular filtration pressure. The RLO builds on the Starlings Forces RLO by the same author and is intended to form the basis for a future RLO on glomerular filtration rate. This RLO was developed jointly with De Montfort University.

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2018-06-12Access this RLO
Glove useExplains the appropriate use of gloves in a clinical environment

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2007-04-24Access this RLO
Half-life of drugsTo understand the half-life of drugs and its relationship with volume of distribution and clearance.

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2004-03-01Access this RLO
Hand HygieneThis learning object demonstrates, through streaming video clips, practical hand hygiene techniques for infection control in healthcare settings. There are also interactive self-assessment quizzes

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2005-11-16Access this RLO
Heart FailureThis RLO deals with the pathophysiology of heart failure, drug treatments, and nursing management.

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2008-10-24Access this RLO
Hello My Name is TomThis resource gives an insight into the world of a young person with an Autistic Spectrum disorder (ASD). It concentrates on interaction with Tom, a young person with ASD, within the school environment. The RLO was created by a learning disability nursing student based on his interaction with a number of individuals with ASD. This RLO won the 2009 Fiona Law prize for student-led innovation awarded by the National Network of Learning Disability Nursing. This resource was re-purposed in 2016.

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2016-11-17Access this RLO
Hiv for NursesThis resource looks at the Basics of HIV, transmission Routes, Antiretrovirals and Nursing Practice including real life experiences of people living with HIV whilst in inpatient settings.

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2013-06-17Access this RLO
Home hazardsPresents a reconstructed scene of a home visited by a health visitor; the student seeks areas of concern identified by the health visitor.

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2007-08-30Access this RLO
Home VisitingThis RLO outlines the significance of home visiting as an essential component in a programme of formal health care, and contains realistic exercises based on home interiors.

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2007-04-20Access this RLO
HomeostasisIntroduction to the principles of homeostasis.

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2004-11-29Access this RLO
How ligand-gated ion channel receptors communicate messagesThis learning object explains how ligand-gated channel receptors signal messages.

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2010-06-28Access this RLO
How to conduct a literature searchPractical examples of searching databases of journal articles (eg CINAHL, BNI), including screen movies of actual searches.

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2007-07-27Access this RLO
Hydrogen BondingOutlining the nature of the hydrogen bond, how it differs from other molecular bonds, and its importance in biological molecules, particularly proteins.

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2007-11-16Access this RLO
Ideal Ward RoundThe Ideal Ward Round is a participatory action research (PAR) project in the field of quality improvement. The key project aims were: - to establish the views of patients, carers and professionals on the role, experience of and ways of improving ward rounds in the context of acute adult in-patient mental health services within one NHS Trust in England, and - to develop suitable recommendations that would lead to improvement in ward round functionality and experience for all parties, particularly patients This reusable learning object will enable you to think about how the recommendations of this project could influence your practice along with making changes to the structures and processes underpinning decision making in your practice area.

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2018-10-02Access this RLO
Identifying infants at greater risk of overweightThis learning resource will help you to understand the rationale for early identification of infants at risk of overweight and identify risk factors for child overweight which can be identified in the first year of life. the resources demonstrates how to use the IROC checklist to assess and understand an infant's risk of overweight.

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2021-04-12Access this RLO
Identifying Specific Genetic Variants Related to Disease SusceptibilityThis resource looks at genetic factors affecting susceptibility to disease.

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2012-03-12Access this RLO
Identifying triggers for behaviour that challenges in healthcare settingsThis resource on Identifying triggers for behaviour that challenges in healthcare settings is one in a series of 3, and focuses on the subject of working with Challenging Situations. It is primarily aimed at 1st year healthcare students.

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2016-10-18Access this RLO
Importance of Drug Receptor LocationThis the first Umbrella Learning Object (ULO) to be developed and contains the following Pharmacology RLO titles: Receptor location, Membrane Bound Receptors, Intracellular Receptors and Clinical importance and application.

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Importance of intracellular receptor location to the speed of drug actionTo explain how binding of a drug to an intracellular receptor influences cellular activity and how this relates to the timing of drug action.

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Importance of membrane bound receptors to the speed of drug actionTo determine the clinical importance of receptor location in determining the time of onset of drug effect.

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Improving CareThis learning resource introduces the concept of improvement within health and social care. It shows how improvement may be initiated and evaluated. It also explains how improvement is everyone's concern, with small changes having the potential for large impact.

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2009-04-02Access this RLO
Improving patient safety: SBARThis RLO introduces and demonstrates how to use an approved framework for clinical communication known as SBAR

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2010-01-28Access this RLO
Improving your practiceThis learning resource will help you to look at your own practice, to identify areas for improvement. It focuses on the importance of getting the measurement strategy right in order to show any effects of your improvement ideas. It also highlights how improving practice relates to your professional development and the knowledge and skills framework.

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2009-04-03Access this RLO
IncidenceAn explanation of incidence as the measurement of disease frequency

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2002-04-24Access this RLO
Inflammatory responseDescribes the inflammatory response - a series of local cellular and vascular responses which are triggered when the body is injured or invaded by micro-organisms or antigen.

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2006-10-24Access this RLO
Informed consentConsent is a basic component of many types of every day encounter - but it is particularly relevant to the interaction between an individual and a healthcare professional (or someone acting on their behalf). This is because without consent many actions that are an integral part of healthcare, such as medical examination or treatment, are unlawful.

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2012-03-12Access this RLO
Integrating Health Improvement and Prevention in Urgent and Emergency Care (UEC)This learning resource explains the role of Urgent and Emergency Care Services (UECs) in health improvement and prevention.

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2024-06-03Access this RLO
International classification of functionInternational Classification of Function (ICF) is akin to the International Classification of Disease (ICD) used to classify diseases and mortality, but concentrates on health and combines psychosocial as well as biological theory. The two are interrelated and complimentary.

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2004-11-10Access this RLO
Intracellular and Extracellular buffersThis RLO outlines the main intracellular and extracellular buffering systems within the body and shows how trhe carbonic acid buffering system can be assessed

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2008-11-19Access this RLO
Intramuscular injection by the Z track techniqueIntramuscular injection by the Z track technique explains and demonstrates a safe technique for administering an intra-muscular injection.

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2009-02-04Access this RLO
Intramuscular Injection sites (for adults)Intramuscular Injection sites (for adults) is designed to help you correctly identify which muscles may be used to safely administer intramuscular injections.

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2009-05-19Access this RLO
Intramuscular injectionsThis learning resource is an example of a Umbrella learning object(ULO), and contains a series of learning objects developed by the Clinical Skills - Injections mini-project team based here at the University of Nottingham.

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2009-05-19Access this RLO
Introducing Action ResearchThis RLO will help the student to broadly explain what action research is and what does it entail in a healthcare practice context

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2021-06-17Access this RLO
Introducing MetabolismThis learning resource looks at anabolic and catabolic metabolism. It describes the metabolic fate of energy substrates within the body and the relationships between subunits, storage and breakdown.

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2010-11-04Access this RLO
Introduction to childhood development - Grow-wise™This resource was developed as part of the Grow-wise project by the Helm, the Child Branch team here at the School and Nottingham County Council.

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2016-08-17Access this RLO
Introduction to drug clearanceProvides a definition of clearance and a basic explanation of the processes

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2008-09-18Access this RLO
Introduction to NociceptionThis learning object helps the learner to describe the main components of the nociceptive pathways.

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2009-06-12Access this RLO
Introduction to portfolios and their usesTo identify what a portfolio is, why they are used and to identify some pieces of material that may be used to support claims for learning and development.

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2008-12-19Access this RLO
Involving service users and carers in your teachingService users, carers and patients are increasingly involved in the education of health and social care professionals - just as their involvement is increasingly built in to the running of health and social care services. This learning package concentrates on preparation and practical issues for involving people with teaching and speaking to students.

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2012-07-30Access this RLO
Keeping physically activeThis RLO describes practical measures to build exercise into your daily routine. Part of the PAVE (Physical Activity Virtual Education) project.

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2009-11-12Access this RLO
Kidney AnatomyIntroduction to the external and internal anatomy of the kidney.

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2004-10-01Access this RLO
Kidney PhysiologyIntroduction to the physiology of the kidney, examining the processes by which the kidneys filter blood, control body pH and eliminate the waste products of metabolism from the body.

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2018-03-22Access this RLO
Kinase-linked receptorsThis learning resource explains the mechanism and action of kinase-linked receptors. It has been designed to work easily with the Core tool, an application currently under development. The Core tool will enable tutors to collect, organise and aggregate various resources and package them as one learning object.

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2010-12-22Access this RLO
Levels of MeasurementTo understand the different levels of measurement and the arithmetic operations that can be performed on them

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Levels of Measurement: what you can and can't do arithmeticallyAn explanation of the statistical operations that can be performed on the different levels of measurement. This resource has been re-purposed and an HTML5 version has replaced the original version.

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Little Things Make a Big DifferenceThis RLO is based around an interaction between a healthcare professional and a client with learning disabilities. It shows how important even small aspects of communication are in formulating a positive interaction.

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Liver AnatomyIntroduction to the external and internal anatomy of the liver.

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Liver PhysiologyIntroduction to the physiology of the liver, examining its role in filtering blood, metabolism, nutrient extraction and homeostasis.

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Lock and Key HypothesisIntroducing the lock and key analogy of drug-receptor interaction, whereby only drugs of a certain molecular shape will 'fit' with a cell membrane receptor.

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Managing challenging behaviour in healthcare settingsThis resource on managing challenging behaviour in healthcare settings is one in a series of 3, and focuses on the subject of working with Challenging Situations. It is primarily aimed at 3rd year healthcare students.

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Measurement and identification of levels of alcohol consumptionThis learning resource will increase knowledge and understanding of how alcohol is measured and how levels of alcohol consumption can be quantified using an identification tool.

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Measuring peak flowThis learning resource explains how to use peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) to measure respiratory function.

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Meiosis: an interactive demonstrationThis is an interactive demonstration of the stages of cell mitosis. You can view the whole process in one continuous animation, or view the individual stages one by one. This learning object is part of the Cell Division RLO, where it appears as a popup on the Meiosis page.

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Mentoring: Shaping practiceMentoring is an umbrella term which encompasses the activity of developing the learning of others. This RLO aims to support mentors develop and review their knowledge, understanding and skill base. It can also be used by students to develop their understanding of the mentoring role.

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Meta-analysisThis RLO provides an introduction to the basic concepts of meta-analysis, which is an important and valuable tool for summarising data from multiple studies.

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Midwife's abdominal examination in the antenatal periodThis RLO demonstrates how to perform the midwife's examination of the abdomen in the antenatal period. It includes video clips of an abdominal examination, and references to professional (NMC) and NICE guidelines where appropriate.

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Mitosis: an interactive demonstrationThis is an interactive demonstration of the stages of cell mitosis. You can view the whole process in one continuous animation, or view the invidual stages one by one. This learning object is part of the Cell Division RLO, where it appears as a popup on the Mitosis page. There's also a demonstration of Meiosis available.

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Moral TheoriesThe term ethics broadly describes the way in which we look at and understand life, in terms of good and bad or right and wrong. Moral theories are the frameworks we use to justify or clarify our position when we ask ourselves what should I do in this situation? or what is right or wrong for me?

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Moving and handling in emergency situationsThis RLO introduces students to the principles and practice associated with moving a patient/client in an emergency situation, by revising and applying the principles of moving and handling to such scenarios

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Moving and handling: application of principlesThis RLO explains the importance of applying good moving and handling principles. It describes the basic anatomy, physiology and functions of the spine and the effects of age/cumulative stress changes and their relevance to moving and handling.

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My baby has PRS-What next?An online resource created by parents for parents of infants with Pierre Robin Sequence and supported by cleft lip and palate professionals. The resource is targeted at the time of diagnosis and the first year of your baby's life.

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My House, My RightsThis package takes an interactive journey through the house of an individual with learning disabilities. In each room the learner is challenged by some of the ways that the rights of individuals with LD are often disregarded by HCPs within their own homes.

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Navigating NHS servicesThis RLO provides an introduction to NHS services for international students.

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Numbers needed to treat and numbers needed to harmThis RLO considers how to measure and interpret the magnitude of effect in clinical trial results using number needed to treat (NNT) and number needed to harm (NNH).

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OCTOE - Our care through our eyes - Complete seriesThis resources is the complete serries of the Our care through our eyes (OCTOE), project. It contains all three titles: Assessing risk and managing safety with children and young people admitted with self-harm Effective communication with children and young people following self-harm admission Understanding self-harm and care pathways for children and young people admitted to hospital.

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Operating Theatre OrientationA short resource to help you orientate yourself within the operating theatre and connected rooms.

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Osmosis and DiffusionExplaining the difference between the processes of diffusion and osmosis, and introducing the concepts of concentration gradients and tonicity.

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Our ChildThis e-learning package is designed to empower parents who have a child with Down's syndrome and who are facing congenital heart surgery. It also takes parents and professionals on a journey through one family's story from diagnosis, surgery to living life to the full.

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Over2U - An introduction to handover in patient careHandover is an essential element of patient care in a range of healthcare settings. It’s aim is to ensure the effective transfer and sharing of information across multidisciplinary teams. As a student nurse you’ll be involved in handover from the outset of your practice. This resource has been created by fellow students who’ve also already been through this experience and so understand some of the questions you may have. Their aim is to introduce you to the concept of handover, give you a chance to see it in action, hear from other students about their experiences in this area and look at some simple guidelines for carrying out best practice.

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Pain Pathways ULOThis learning object describes the main components of the nociceptive pathways.

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Parsons' Sick RoleThe concept, sources, criticisms and strengths of the sick role as developed by Talcott Parsons.

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Participant and non-participant observation - making the right choiceThis RLO looks at Participant and non-participant observation and helps the learner to make the right choice.

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PatentsThis resource examines the topic of patents, of particular relevance to medicine and pharmacology. A patent is a legal title that provides an inventor exclusive property rights to their invention for the length of the patent period.

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PenetranceThis resource examines the concept of penetrance, which is the probability that a person carrying a disease-associated genotype will develop the disease within a given time period.

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Perception of painThe Perception of pain learning resource is one of a series of objects which have been developed for the Pain pathways project.

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Person-centred dementia care - Caring for people with dementia in the general hospitalThis RLO looks at what person-centered dementia care is and using filming of healthcare professionals caring for people with dementia, shows how person-centered care can be applied on a hospital ward.

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Personal Protective EquipmentExamines when and how to use personal protective equipment in a healthcare setting and has been updated due to the Coronavirus - Covid-19 pandemic.

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PharmacogeneticsPharmacogenetics refers to the study of genetic influences on an individual's response to drugs. In pharmacogenetics, the analysis of a specific gene, or group of genes, may be used to predict responses to a specific drug or class of drugs.

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Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic influences of aminoglycoside dosingExamines how the absorbtion and distribution of aminoglycosides within the body affects the dosing regimens used.

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Physical activity and healthThis RLO outlines the importance physical and mental health benefits to the individual of physical exercise. The second RLO in this series describes practical measures to build exercise into your daily routine. Part of the PAVE (Physical Activity Virtual Education) project.

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Planning for improvementThis learning resource focuses on identification of potential improvements, by focusing on the patient journey. It outlines the need to understand the system and processes involved and challenges the learners to think about the potential impact of any change and all of the people it is likely to affect.

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Plasma Proteins and Drug DistributionExaming the role of plasma proteins in the blood in the distribution and elimination of drugs in the body.

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Positive and negative predictive value of diagnostic testsThis RLO explains how diagnostic test results are a combination of true and false positive, or true and false negative.

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Power and sample sizeAn introduction to type I and type II errors with an interactive simulation to show the dynamic effects of variables on the power of the study

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PPIVMs of the cervical spineA short introduction to the concept of manual therapy for the cervical spine for Physiotherapy undergraduate students.

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Preparing for Interviews in HealthcareThis resource has been developed to help Nursing and Midwery students improve their interview skills.

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Presenting and interpreting meta-analysesHow to present and interpret the results of a meta-analysis using forest plots.

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PressureIntroducing basic concepts of physical pressure, with particular reference to the role of pressure in healthcare situations.

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PrevalenceAn explanation of prevalence as the measurement of a situation at one time

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Probability associated with inferential statisticsAn introduction to probability, and the probability of sample errors affecting research results.

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Prokaryotes and eukaryotesThis RLO describes the characteristics of eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells.

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Qualitative and quantitative researchOutlining the distinction between qualitative and quantitative methods of doing research.

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Qualitative Data AnalysisThe aim of this Reusable Learning Object (RLO) is to give you an idea of how qualitative data analysis is done. It's aimed at students studying evidence based practice or research methods, with a basic understanding of what qualitative research is.

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Quantitative Study DesignsThis resource explains study design and looks at the situations in which you might apply the different types of design methodology.

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Randomised Control Trials (RCT)This resource looks at Randomised Control Trials (RCT). Generally in a randomised controlled trial, study participants are randomly assigned or randomised to one of two groups: the experimental group receiving the intervention that is being tested and the comparison group (control) which receives a conventional treatment or placebo. These groups are then followed prospectively to assess the effectiveness of the intervention compared with the standard treatment or control.

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Receptor location and the speed of drug actionTo explain how cellular receptor location influences the speed of drug action.

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Referencing Books using HarvardThis resource outlines the information that is required to accurately reference a book for the Harvard referencing scheme. It also outlines where that information can be found within a book.

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Referencing Journals using HarvardThis resources outlines the information that is required to accurately reference a journal article for the Harvard referencing scheme. It also outlines where that information can be found within a printed journal.

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Referencing websites using HarvardThis resource outlines the information that is required to accurately reference a website for the Harvard referencing scheme. It also outlines where that information can be found within a website.

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Referencing your work with HarvardIntroduction to the Harvard style of literature referencing, incorporating an interactive referencing tool for students.

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Reflective Writing ToolsThis resource has been developed to help students understand self help reflection.

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Relationship between incidence and prevalenceAn explanation of the relationship between incidence and prevalence with an interactive example

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Relative risk reduction and absolute risk reductionThis RLO considers how to measure and interpret the magnitude of effect in clinical trial results using relative risk reduction (RRR) and absolute risk reduction (ARR).

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Respiratory ventilation: anatomy and mechanicsPresents the purpose of ventilation, the anatomical parts involved, and the muscular activity that enables ventilation to take place at rest.

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Responding to behaviour that challenges in healthcare settingsThis resource on responding to behaviour that challenges in healthcare settings is one in a series of 3, and focuses on the subject of working with Challenging Situations. It is primarily aimed at 2nd year healthcare students.

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Responses to SexualityThis RLO is based on a scenario which involves the expressions of sexuality by John, a man with learning disabilities. It looks at John's responses, views and feelings and compares them with those of his health care worker. It challenges the learner to review their own views to these issues.

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Safeguarding Vulnerable PeopleA collection of resources that support you in your professional development with regard to 'Safeguarding vulnerable People'.

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Safer Urinary Catheter CareThis resource is designed to help healthcare professionals understand the dangers associated with urinary catheters and the correct ways in which to care for them to help prevent infection. The resource uses video clips and interactive elements as well as text.

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Search strategy for locating Randomised Controlled TrialsIntroduction to search strategies for locating randomised controlled trials (RCTs) in online databases.

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Sensitivity and SpecificityThis RLO explains how diagnostic test accuracy is described by the terms sensitivity and specificity. Sensitivity describes the accuracy of the test in detecting disease. Specificity describes the accuracy of the test in detecting health.

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Sexual Safety for Women in In-Patient Mental Health Care ContextsThe aim of this resource is to explore the concept of Sexual Safety from the perspective of women who have accessed mental services in order to unpack and to develop a greater understanding of this multi-faceted phenomenon. In this resource we will also hear from a number of professionals who work with women who have accessed mental health care.

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Shared Decision Making in Mental Health PracticeThis resource explores what a shared decision making model might need to look like in mental health settings if there was acknowledgement of hierarchies and the effects of power in the decision making process in mental health care. Whilst it is important for professional groups to maintain their professional identities in healthcare settings, they might also need to consider the importance of talking about these identities within multidisciplinary groups and acknowledge uncertainties of role and identity when the power to decide is shared amongst professional groups, service users and carers (I am not sure we address this in the resource – we could say the resource is based on a piece of research which looked at this). It is suggested that the concept of shared decision making should be broken down into its component parts to specify the “core conditions” for a shared decision to take place. We suggest that in order for this, to occur, all participants must be Informed, Involved and Influential (the three I’s) in the decision making process. However, the three “I”s of shared decision making are fluid, they refer to a sliding scale of influence that moves between these different positions depending on context, capacity and desire to influence. This RLO considers some of the challenges to shared decision making and how these may be overcome

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Should Sarah smack her child?This RLO explores the ethical dimension and different views surrounding the use of mild smacking as a means of punishment. Should Sarah smack her child? This RLO introduces you to a range of stakeholders with differing viewpoints and allows you to record your own responses to their opinions.

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SI Units and calculating unit changesTo identify what SI units are, when they are used, and how to calculate unit changes.

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Skin preparation prior to intramuscular and subcutaneous injectionsTo gain an understanding of the issues associated with skin preparation for intramuscular and subcutaneous injections.

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Social classUnderstanding the concept of social class, how it is modelled and some of the healthcare problems attached

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Solutions and ElectrolytesExamining the mechanisms of chemical solution and how solvents work, and the roles of ions and electrolytes in chemical activity within the body.

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Starling's ForcesAn examination of the roles of hydrostatic and oncotic pressure in movement of fluid and gases across the capillary wall.

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Steps in conducting a systematic reviewThis RLO outlines the five fundamental steps to conducting a systematic review of health care research so as identify, select and critically appraise relevant research.

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Stress Management for Healthcare Students on Clinical PlacementA guide to managing the stress associated with clinical placement – designed by students, for students.

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Structure of the AtomAn introduction to basic atomic structure

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Structures of the brainThis learning resource allows the learner to label a diagram of the brain and is aimed at identification of the major areas of the brain (cerebrum, cerebellum, medulla, pons, midbrain, thalamus, hyporthalamus and pituitary gland). Once correctly labelled, the learner can access information about these structures. Additional interactions allow the learner to explore the diagram to discover the structures for themselves, whilst an MCQ allows them to test their knowledge.

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Subcutaneous injection sitesTo gain an understanding of the issues associated with Subcutaneous injection sites.

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Subcutaneous injection techniquesTo gain an understanding of the issues associated with Subcutaneous injection techniques.

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Supporting medically under-served patients with their medicinesThis collection of 3 RLOs was developed to support medically under-served patients with their medicines.

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Supporting parents whose infants are at greater risk of childhood overweightThis resource will enable students and health professionals to help parents of infants at higher risk of child overweight implement strategies to promote healthy infant growth.

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Surrogate OutcomesThis RLO considers the type of evidence which should be used when making decisions about patient care.

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Targets for Drug ActionsThis RLO explains the four major targets at which drugs act, namely receptors, ion channels, carriers and enzymes

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The Black Report and Inequalities in HealthThis RLO examines the findings and implications of the Black Repor. This was a 1980 document published by the the Department of Health and Social Security in the United Kingdom, which was the report of the expert committee into health inequality chaired by Sir Douglas Black. It was demonstrated that although overall health had improved since the introduction of the welfare state, there were widespread health inequalities.

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The Diabetes CollectionThis resource links to three Diabetes learning resources: Blood Glucose and what the numbers mean?, Healthy Options and Low Blood Glucose.

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The importance of knowing the signs and symptoms of sarcoma cancerThis resource will help you identify the signs and symptoms of sarcoma and appropriately refer your clients to a general practitioner (GP) or provide them with the necessary information to seek medical attention themselves. It is important to note that some patients may receive incorrect reassurance from GPs regarding their symptoms not being indicative of a potential sarcoma. You will also learn how to recognise and rectify such errors by GPs, ensuring proper care for the patients.

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The Kidneys and Drug ExcretionThe role of the kidneys in the excretion of drugs.

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The Liver and drug metabolismThe role of the liver in the metabolism of drugs.

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The purpose and uses of qualitative researchTo understand the purpose and potential uses of qualitative research

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This is SteveThis resoiurce shows the sort of information that someone with a learning disability might want carers to know before they come to care for them. It is written from the perspective of a service user with the help of a student nurse.

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Tissue Fluid FormationThis RLO describes the distribution of fluids within the body and describes the forces involved in the circulation of fluids between the capillary and tissue compartments.

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Transduction of painThe Transduction of pain learning resource is part of a series of objects being developed for the nociceptive pathways project.

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Transmission of painThe Transmission of pain learning resource is part of a series of objects being developed for the nociceptive pathways project.

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Types of qualitative researchThis RLO outlines the variety of types of qualitative research that there are. It's aimed primarily at students studying evidence based practice and research methods.

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Understanding Dyslexia: an IntroductionAn introduction to dyslexia, outlining both positive and negative aspects.

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Understanding First Pass MetabolismDescription of first pass metabolism of orally-administered drugs in the liver and gastrointestinal tract

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Understanding Midwifery within the UKThis RLO provides an overview of midwifery education and career pathways in the UK, including an introduction to the diversity of midwifery roles.

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Understanding Nursing within the UKThis RLO provides an overview of nursing education and career pathways in the UK, including an introduction to the main nursing roles.

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Understanding Physiotherapy within the UKThis resource provides an overview of physiotherapy education and career pathways in the UK, including an introduction to the main physiotherapy roles.

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Understanding Pragmatic ResearchThis resource contains information on how to do pragmatist research. It gives guidance on how to use possible pragmatist methodologies.

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Understanding Qualitative Field WorkWhy you would want to do field work and what it is

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Understanding self-harm and care pathways for children and young people admitted to hospitalThis resource is part of the Our care through our eyes (OCTOE), series. This RLO will equip registered children's nurses, student nurses and other health professionals with knowledge of self-harm in children and young people who have been admitted to hospital. The RLO will also cover the care pathways of children and young people who self-harm.

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Understanding the Trigger ToolTo give an overview of how and why the Trigger Tool is used to measure the rate of harm within a healthcare organisation

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Unlocking stories - Experiences of older women who are survivors of domestic violence and abuseA co-production learning resource which has used an arts based narrative approach to explore the experiences of older women who are survivors of domestic violence and abuse. The resource is open access and aims to reach a wide professional audience including those working in health and social care environments.

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Unlocking the codeA resource developed through partnership with the School of Health Sciences at the University of Nottingham and Birmingham City University. By completing this resource the learner will be able to: Demonstrate a working knowledge of the four principles within the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s Code. Discuss the importance of professional behaviour and acting appropriately to prevent distress and harm. Identify the significance of public trust in the nursing profession.

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Using databases to find journal articlesAn introduction to online databases of journals relevant to nurses (eg CINAHL, BNI).

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Using Twin and Adoption StudiesThis resource examines the use of twins and adopted children in research into the genetic predisposition to disease.

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Validating QuestionnairesIn this resource, we will explore in detail the concepts and procedures that can be used to examine your questionnaire and ensure that it is fit for the research you want to undertake.

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Volume of distributionExplains the pharmacological concept of Volume of Distribution, and how it is calculated.

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What are Journals?This learning object introduces educational journals and describes three types: Academic, Professional and Subject. The examples used are drawn from the area of nursing, but the concepts are cross-discipline.

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What is a randomised controlled trial?This RLO outlines how Randomised Controlled Trials (RCTs) work.

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What is Evidence Based Practice?This RLO introduces the concept of evidence based practice and explains, in outline, how evidence based practice is done.

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What is referencing?This RLO outlines the importance of referencing and how to refer to the work of others appropriately. Interactive tasks illustrate the range of materials that can be referenced and examples of plagiarism. This resource has been re-purposed and replaces an older Flash based version.

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Why critique research?Why published research needs to be appraised by readers.

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Why do we need confidentiality?Confidentiality is an important principle in health and social care because it functions to impose a boundary on the amount of personal information and data that can be disclosed without consent.

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Ymateb i fynegiant o rywioldeb1This is a Welsh translation of Responses to Expressions of Sexuality. Mae r adnodd dysgu ailddefnyddiadwy hwn yn seiliedig ar senario am y ffyrdd y mae John, dyn gydag anableddau dysgu, yn mynegi ei rywioldeb. Mae n edrych ar ymateb, barn a theimladau John ac yn eu cymharu gydag ymateb, barn a theimladau ei weithiwr gofal iechyd. Mae n herio r dysgwr i ystyried ei farn ei hun am y materion hyn. Mae r adnodd hwn a mwy ar gael ar Y Porth, sef llwyfan e-ddysgu cydweithredol y sector addysg uwch cyfrwng Cymraeg. http://www.porth.ac.uk/cy/

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