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Exploring the use of lung ultrasonography to access cardiac surgery patients: a scoping review. (2023)
Journal Article
FARRELL, C., COOPER, K., HAYWARD, S. and WALKER, C. 2024. Exploring the use of lung ultrasonography to assess cardiac surgery patients: a scoping review. Journal of diagnostic medical sonography [online], 40(1), pages 79-99. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1177/87564793231198521

Lung ultrasound (LUS) is a safe, quick, and portable diagnostic tool which can accurately detect respiratory complications post-surgery without radiation. The aim of this scoping review was to map the evidence base regarding the use of LUS within the... Read More about Exploring the use of lung ultrasonography to access cardiac surgery patients: a scoping review..

Impact of simulated patients on physiotherapy students' skill performance in cardiorespiratory practice classes: a pilot study. (2020)
Journal Article
WALKER, C.A. and ROBERTS, F.E. 2020. Impact of simulated patients on physiotherapy students' skill performance in cardiorespiratory practice classes: a pilot study. Physiotherapy Canada [online], 72(3), pages 314-322. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3138/ptc-2019-0113

Purpose: To date, no evidence exists that high-fidelity simulation improves skill development among physiotherapy students in the university setting. With pressures to reduce costs and maintain or improve the quality of the learning experience, and w... Read More about Impact of simulated patients on physiotherapy students' skill performance in cardiorespiratory practice classes: a pilot study..