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Cultural adaptation of a text message library designed to support diet, activity and weight management behaviour in the postpartum period in the UK: the Supporting MumS (SMS) Study
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Conference Abstract
3.24 Exploring digital sports related concussion (SRC) assessment, performed by a single clinician
Powell D, Stuart S & Godfrey A (2024) 3.24 Exploring digital sports related concussion (SRC) assessment, performed by a single clinician. 6th International Conference on Concussion in Sport, Amsterdam. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 58 (Supplement 1). https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/58/Suppl_1/A91.3; https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2023-concussion.240
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Manca F, Lewsey J, Mackay D, Angus C, Fitzpatrick D & Fitzgerald N (2024) The effect of a minimum price per unit of alcohol in Scotland on alcohol-related ambulance call-outs: A controlled interrupted time−series analysis. Addiction. https://doi.org/10.1111/add.16436
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Experiences of a text message delivered behavioural weight management intervention (with or without financial incentives) for men living with obesity, and their co-morbid mental health problems.
Hoddinott P, Torrens C, O'Dolan C & Macaulay L (2024) Experiences of a text message delivered behavioural weight management intervention (with or without financial incentives) for men living with obesity, and their co-morbid mental health problems.. In: volume 48. 8th UK Congress on Obesity 2023, Belfast, 14.09.2023-15.09.2024. International journal of obesity. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41366-023-01431-0#Sec26
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Duty of Care in Esports: Organizational Support for Esports Players’ Mental Wellbeing and Physical Health
Hong HJ (2024) Duty of Care in Esports: Organizational Support for Esports Players’ Mental Wellbeing and Physical Health. In: 57th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences, Hawaii, 03.01.2024-06.01.2024. https://scholarspace.manoa.hawaii.edu/server/api/core/bitstreams/aefcc31f-8424-4baa-a624-9b9058182c19/content
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Book Chapter
Career Transitions: Navigating Players from Youth Team to First Team
Kent S, Morris R & Kelly AL (2023) Career Transitions: Navigating Players from Youth Team to First Team. In: Kelly A (ed.) Talent Identification and Development in Youth Soccer: A Guide for Researchers and Practitioners. New York: Routledge, pp. 121-131. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781032232799-9
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Project Report
LMMH Report 14.3
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Research Report
Assessing the need for, and views on, drug checking services in Edinburgh
Hannah C, Falzon D, Tessa P & Nicholls J (2024) Assessing the need for, and views on, drug checking services in Edinburgh. City of Edinburgh Council. Edinburgh. https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/downloads/file/34560/drug-checking-in-edinburgh-adp-report-november-24-2023-executive-summary
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