http://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/5910 The Brunel Collection is a newly created collection which contains both physical items and items on BURA. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:02:40 GMT 2026-03-26T17:02:40Z http://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/32669 Title: Parental Perspectives on Environmental Factors Affecting Participation of Children with Disabilities: A Scoping Review to Inform Inclusive Healthcare and Support Services Authors: Celik Turan, Z; Kayim, A; Engelen, AM; Sezer, KS; Dunford, C; Aki, E Abstract: Background/Objectives: Environmental factors influence the participation of children with disabilities in everyday life. Parents, as primary caregivers, provide insights into how these factors support or hinder participation in health-related, educational, personal and social activities. This scoping review aimed to systematically map the literature on parental perceptions of environmental influences on the participation of their children with disabilities. Methods: The review followed the PRISMA-ScR guidelines and the five-stage framework by Arksey and O’Malley. Searches were conducted in five electronic databases: MEDLINE, CINAHL Plus, PsycINFO, PsycArticles, and OpenDissertations. Eligible studies were published in English, focused on children aged 0–18 with any type of disability, and reported on parental views of how environmental factors influence occupational participation. Data were charted and analyzed using narrative synthesis and vote-counting. Results: Thirty-four studies met the inclusion criteria. Frequently discussed environmental domains included physical, social, and institutional factors, while cultural and economic domains received less attention. Participation was commonly addressed in the contexts of play, education, and social engagement. Most studies used qualitative designs and were conducted in high- and middle-income countries. Standardized tools to assess environmental impacts were rarely employed. Conclusions: This review highlights the need for inclusive, family-centered health and social services that address the full range of environmental influences on participation. Future research and policy should prioritize culturally and economically diverse settings, integrate standardized assessment tools, and recognize parental perspectives as essential for designing equitable pediatric healthcare and rehabilitation services. Description: Data Availability Statement: The original data presented in the study are openly available in Open Science Framework at https://osf.io/fhpbm/?view_only=7019c3911a5b4588894500575ef55e87 (accessed on 19 April 2025).; Acknowledgments: The authors thank Shazia Arif, our academic liaison librarian, for her support in creating the search strategy. During the preparation of this manuscript, the authors used QuillBot Premium (https://quillbot.com/ (accessed on 19 April 2025)) and ChatGPT-4o (https://openai.com/index/hello-gpt-4o/ (accessed on 19 April 2025)) for the purposes of language editing. The authors have reviewed and edited the output and take full responsibility for the content of this publication. Wed, 28 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/32669 2025-05-28T00:00:00Z http://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/31581 Title: Tackling difficult changes in digital education through playful learning and gamification: the case of generative AI Authors: O'Hara, M; Lo, C Abstract: We have been using approaches drawn from gamification and playful learning theories to create spaces for colleagues to explore generative AI (GenAI) in a way which is naturally fun. We have developed several games and activities to stimulate the sense of experimentation and creativity that many of us used when encountering new technology in childhood. We want to make a case that, although reflecting on the ethical and philosophical preoccupations that prey on our adult minds is important, so is treating GenAI as a new toy we can break out of the box and mess around with. We will share some examples of activities we have used within the King’s community, from our Chatbot Bingo! Icebreaker activity that encourages people to start talking about their own experience of AI to our GenAI Challenge, where we ask people to use GenAI to create images, poetry etc. and then discuss the capabilities and limits of GenAI tools. We reflect on our experiences of using these to create a culture that is open to the opportunity for change that GenAI represents. This is a moment when many of us are waiting to see what happens, waiting for experts to tell us the best way forward. Our playful approach does not seek to tell colleagues the best way forward, instead our goal is to inspire them to stop waiting and start moving forward themselves. Description: Special edition: Liberating learning / Rekindling the joy of learning. Thu, 27 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/31581 2025-03-27T00:00:00Z http://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/30883 Title: The No-nonsense Guide to Research Support and Scholarly Communication Authors: Mystakopoulos, F Abstract: A brief review of The No-nonsense Guide to Research Support and Scholarly Communication. Description: Book review. Thu, 08 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT http://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/30883 2021-07-08T00:00:00Z http://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/30551 Title: Aligning the approach to staff and student experiences within higher education: A need for compassion and community Authors: Dickinson, M; Wolfenden, S Abstract: The aim of this paper considers the current landscape in Higher Education (HE), specifically around the area of increased stress and anxiety. It addresses the role that community and compassion can play in alleviating these symptoms. In doing so, it will propose responses to the high levels of emotional burnout seen in HE recently. It argues that nurturing a sense of belonging lies at the heart of these factors and that for many institutions this will require a cultural shift which refocuses its attention on staff mental health as well as student mental health, and on staff experience as well as student experience. Approaches to staff and student experiences are a recurrent feature of the article and have previously been separated within policy and practice leading to a chasm within the HE community. Ultimately, a conclusion is drawn, that the development of a holistic approach will help to mend this rift and create a more compassionate community. Furthermore, the element self-compassion and sense of work-life balance must be supported institutionally with decisions being made through a compassionate lens. Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT http://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/30551 2024-12-20T00:00:00Z