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Rita Newton
Researcher at University of Salford
Publications - 30
Citations - 1506
Rita Newton is an academic researcher from University of Salford. The author has contributed to research in topics: Built environment & Poison control. The author has an hindex of 14, co-authored 30 publications receiving 1403 citations. Previous affiliations of Rita Newton include Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council & University of Manchester.
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Quantitative and qualitative research in the built environment: application of “mixed” research approach
TL;DR: The main dimensions of the debate about the relative characteristics and merits of quantitative and qualitative methodology are outlined, developing the argument that the use of a single methodology often fails to explore all of these components.
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Visions for a walking and cycling focussed urban transport system
Miles Tight,Paul Timms,David Banister,Jemma Bowmaker,Jonathan Copas,Andy M. Day,David Drinkwater,Moshe Givoni,Astrid Gühnemann,Mary Lawler,James Macmillen,Andrew Miles,Niamh Moore,Rita Newton,Dong Ngoduy,Marcus Ormerod,Maria O’Sullivan,David Watling +17 more
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors present three alternative visions for the role of walking and cycling in urban areas for the year 2030: each vision illustrates a "desirable" walking-and cycling-oriented transport system against a different "exogenous social background".
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Characteristics of outdoor falls among older people: a qualitative study
TL;DR: This qualitative study to explore older people’s experiences of outdoor falls to develop understanding of how they may be prevented has highlighted several aspects of the outdoor environment that may represent risk factors for outdoor falls and associated fear of falling.
Qualitative and quantitative research in the built environment: application of "mixed" research approach: a conceptual framework to measure FM performance
TL;DR: In this article, the authors discuss some of the philosophical issues that would be considered when undertaking academic research into the built environment and suggest ways in which a researcher can make an informed and sensible decision as to how to proceed.
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Engaging life in two Irish nursing home units for people with dementia: quantitative comparisons before and after implementing household environments.
TL;DR: Creating an HMU increased the Interactive Occupation and Social Engagement of residents in the communal areas of the two nursing homes, and the physical environment change improved the well-being of residents with dementia.