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Foundational research could improve future transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation evaluations (2022)
Journal Article
Gladwell, P. W., Cramp, F., & Palmer, S. (2022). Foundational research could improve future transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation evaluations. Medicina, 58(2), Article 149. https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina58020149

Background and objectives: There is a lack of good quality evidence regarding the effectiveness of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for chronic musculoskeletal pain, including chronic low back pain. High quality randomised controlle... Read More about Foundational research could improve future transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation evaluations.

A comparative study of patients presenting for planned and unplanned revision hip or knee arthroplasty (2021)
Journal Article
Kingsbury, S. R., Smith, L. K., Shuweihdi, F., West, R., Czoski Murray, C., Conaghan, P., & Stone, M. (2022). A comparative study of patients presenting for planned and unplanned revision hip or knee arthroplasty. Bone and Joint Journal, 104-B(1), 59-67. https://doi.org/10.1302/0301-620X.104B1.BJJ-2021-0032.R2

AIMS: The aim of this study was to conduct a cross-sectional, observational cohort study of patients presenting for revision of a total hip, or total or unicompartmental knee arthroplasty, to understand current routes to revision surgery and explore... Read More about A comparative study of patients presenting for planned and unplanned revision hip or knee arthroplasty.

Patient preferences for long-term follow-up after hip replacement (2021)
Journal Article
Smith, L., Turner, E., & Dures, E. (2022). Patient preferences for long-term follow-up after hip replacement. Annals of The Royal College of Surgeons of England, 104(1), 34-37

Abstract Introduction As the demand for hip replacement continues to grow and the resources for health care are in high demand, it is necessary to reconsider historical recommendations for long-term follow-up of all patients. This study explored... Read More about Patient preferences for long-term follow-up after hip replacement.

Accelerometers-embedded Lycra sleeves to test wear compliance and upper limb activity in people with stroke: A feasibility study (2021)
Journal Article
Kumar, P., Brodie, S., Molton, J., O'Reilly, R., Steele, J., Pearce, A., …Caleb-Solly, P. (2023). Accelerometers-embedded Lycra sleeves to test wear compliance and upper limb activity in people with stroke: A feasibility study. Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, 35(2), 122-128. https://doi.org/10.1097/JPO.0000000000000406

Introduction To establish a possible effect of Lycra sleeves, accurate recording of wear time is critical. The aim of this study was to test whether an accelerometer-embedded Lycra sleeve can measure wear compliance and record upper-limb (UL) movemen... Read More about Accelerometers-embedded Lycra sleeves to test wear compliance and upper limb activity in people with stroke: A feasibility study.

The effectiveness of e-learning in patient education delivered to patients with rheumatoid arthritis: The WebRA study—protocol for a pragmatic randomised controlled trial (2021)
Journal Article
Raunsbæk Knudsen, L., Lomborg, K., Ndosi, M., Hauge, E. M., & de Thurah, A. (2021). The effectiveness of e-learning in patient education delivered to patients with rheumatoid arthritis: The WebRA study—protocol for a pragmatic randomised controlled trial. BMC Rheumatology, 5(1), Article 57. https://doi.org/10.1186/s41927-021-00226-y

Background: Patient education is integral to the treatment and care of patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Change is taking place in the organisation of healthcare systems because of a demographic shift towards ageing populations, an increasing use o... Read More about The effectiveness of e-learning in patient education delivered to patients with rheumatoid arthritis: The WebRA study—protocol for a pragmatic randomised controlled trial.

Reexamining remission definitions in rheumatoid arthritis: Considering the Twenty-Eight–Joint Disease Activity Score, C-reactive protein level, and patient global assessment: Comment on the article by Felson et al (2021)
Journal Article
Ferreira, R. J., Welsing, P. M. J., Jacobs, J. W. G., Gossec, L., Ndosi, M., Machado, P. M., …Silva, J. A. P. (2022). Reexamining remission definitions in rheumatoid arthritis: Considering the Twenty-Eight–Joint Disease Activity Score, C-reactive protein level, and patient global assessment: Comment on the article by Felson et al. Arthritis Care and Research, 74(3), 501-502. https://doi.org/10.1002/acr.24843

Risk and associated factors for hemiplegic shoulder pain in people with stroke: A systematic literature review (2021)
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Kumar, P., Shah, R., Fernando, C., & Mendoza, D. (2021). Risk and associated factors for hemiplegic shoulder pain in people with stroke: A systematic literature review. International Journal of Stroke, 16(3), 9-37. https://doi.org/10.1177/17474930211059996

Introduction: Hemiplegic shoulder pain (HSP) is reported in up to 47% of people with stroke. Since the development of the national guidelines for stroke, the management of HSP has evolved. The aim of this systematic literature review was to explore... Read More about Risk and associated factors for hemiplegic shoulder pain in people with stroke: A systematic literature review.

Involving and engaging pregnant women in maternity-related research: Reflections on an innovative approach (2021)
Journal Article
Goodwin, L., Skrybant, M., & Kenyon, S. (2021). Involving and engaging pregnant women in maternity-related research: Reflections on an innovative approach. Research Involvement and Engagement, 7(1), Article 90. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40900-021-00332-8

Background: Meaningful public involvement in maternity research remains challenging, partly due to the transient nature of pregnancy. This paper reflects on the development, implementation and simple evaluation of an innovative and inclusive approach... Read More about Involving and engaging pregnant women in maternity-related research: Reflections on an innovative approach.

Peoples’ experiences of painful diabetic neuropathy: A qualitative interview study (2021)
Journal Article
McCabe, C., Cramp, F., Gauntlett-Gilbert, J., & Davies, B. (2021). Peoples’ experiences of painful diabetic neuropathy: A qualitative interview study. Pain and Rehabilitation, 50, 14-21

Objective Painful diabetic neuropathy (PDN) is a common complication of diabetes. This study explored the experience and impact of living with PDN. Design People with PDN were recruited through local NHS clinics and by national advertisement in di... Read More about Peoples’ experiences of painful diabetic neuropathy: A qualitative interview study.

Accelerometers - Embedded lycra sleeves to test wear compliance and upper limb activity in people with stroke: a feasibility study - UK Stroke Forum 2021 (2021)
Presentation / Conference
Kumar, P., Leake, J., Brodie, S., Molton, J., O'Reilly, R., Pearce, A., …Caleb-Solly, P. (2021, November). Accelerometers - Embedded lycra sleeves to test wear compliance and upper limb activity in people with stroke: a feasibility study - UK Stroke Forum 2021. Presented at UK Stroke Forum Conference, 2021, Telford, UK and online

Background: To establish a possible effect of Lycra sleeves, accurate recording of wear time is critical. The aim of this study was to test whether an accelerometer-embedded Lycra sleeve can measure wear compliance and record upper limb (UL) movement... Read More about Accelerometers - Embedded lycra sleeves to test wear compliance and upper limb activity in people with stroke: a feasibility study - UK Stroke Forum 2021.

Health care professionals’ views regarding chronic post cancer treatment pain in cancer survivors: understanding, experience and confidence (2021)
Presentation / Conference
Armoogum, J., Foster, C., LLewellyn, A., Harcourt, D., & McCabe, C. (2021, November). Health care professionals’ views regarding chronic post cancer treatment pain in cancer survivors: understanding, experience and confidence. Poster presented at UK Oncology Nursing Society Conference (UKONS), Online

Introduction: Chronic post-cancer treatment pain (CPCTP) is pain caused by cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy or surgery (1). The prevalence of CPCTP affects many cancer ranges from 24 to 48% of people who have finished cancer t... Read More about Health care professionals’ views regarding chronic post cancer treatment pain in cancer survivors: understanding, experience and confidence.

Barriers and facilitators to the administration of prehospital tranexamic acid: A paramedic interview study using the theoretical domains framework (2021)
Journal Article
Goodwin, L., Nicholson, H., Robinson, M., Bedson, A., Black, S., Kirby, K., …Benger, J. (2022). Barriers and facilitators to the administration of prehospital tranexamic acid: A paramedic interview study using the theoretical domains framework. Emergency Medicine Journal, 39(7), 540-546. https://doi.org/10.1136/emermed-2020-210622

BACKGROUND: Tranexamic acid (TXA) is an antifibrinolytic drug used to prevent bleeding. It was introduced as an intervention for post-traumatic haemorrhage across emergency medical services (EMS) in the UK during 2012. However, despite strong evidenc... Read More about Barriers and facilitators to the administration of prehospital tranexamic acid: A paramedic interview study using the theoretical domains framework.

Understanding the role of exercise professionals in the delivery of the NHS long term plan within AHP services in England (2021)
Presentation / Conference
Singh, V., Pollard, K., Okesha, R., Percival, J., & Cramp, F. (2021, November). Understanding the role of exercise professionals in the delivery of the NHS long term plan within AHP services in England. Presented at Physiotherapy UK 2021 (virtual online)

Purpose: To explore the use of exercise professionals in AHP services and to understand their current and potential role in AHP NHS commissioned services. Methods: The project had three phases. In phase one an expert panel was established to gui... Read More about Understanding the role of exercise professionals in the delivery of the NHS long term plan within AHP services in England.

Community based technology enriched high intensity upper limb rehabilitation programme (HIULRP) in chronic stroke (2021)
Presentation / Conference
Brouwers, J., Harling, S., Cooper, A., & Kumar, P. (2021, October). Community based technology enriched high intensity upper limb rehabilitation programme (HIULRP) in chronic stroke. Poster presented at World Stroke Congress, 2021, Online

Background and Aims: Post Stroke High Intensity Upper Limb Rehabilitation Programmes (HIULRP) benefits have been reported from the Queen Square Upper Limb Programme. This case study evaluates if an outpatient/day-case service in Wales is able to ge... Read More about Community based technology enriched high intensity upper limb rehabilitation programme (HIULRP) in chronic stroke.

Community midwives views of postnatal care in the UK; A descriptive qualitative study (2021)
Journal Article
Kokab, F., Jones, E., Goodwin, L., Taylor, B., & Kenyon, S. (2022). Community midwives views of postnatal care in the UK; A descriptive qualitative study. Midwifery, 104, Article 103183. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2021.103183

Objective: To explore views and experiences of community midwives delivering postnatal care. Design: A descriptive qualitative study design undertaking focus groups with community midwives and community midwifery team leaders. Setting: All focus grou... Read More about Community midwives views of postnatal care in the UK; A descriptive qualitative study.

Risk and associated factors for hemiplegic shoulder pain in people with stroke: A systematic literature review (2021)
Presentation / Conference
Kumar, P., Shah, R., Fernando, C., & Mendoza, D. (2021, October). Risk and associated factors for hemiplegic shoulder pain in people with stroke: A systematic literature review. Presented at World Stroke Organisation Congress supplement, Online

Background and Aims: Hemiplegic shoulder pain (HSP) is reported in up to 47% of people with stroke. Since the development of the national guidelines for stroke, the management of HSP has evolved. The aim of this systematic literature review was to... Read More about Risk and associated factors for hemiplegic shoulder pain in people with stroke: A systematic literature review.

Female urgency, trial of urodynamics as routine evaluation (FUTURE study): A superiority randomised clinical trial to evaluate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of invasive urodynamic investigations in management of women with refractory overactive bladder symptoms (2021)
Journal Article
Abdel-fattah, M., Chapple, C., Guerrero, K., Dixon, S., Cotterill, N., Ward, K., …Norrie, J. (2021). Female urgency, trial of urodynamics as routine evaluation (FUTURE study): A superiority randomised clinical trial to evaluate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of invasive urodynamic investigations in management of women with refractory overactive bladder symptoms. Trials, 22(1), Article 745. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-021-05661-3

Background: Overactive bladder (OAB) syndrome is a symptom complex affecting 12–14% of the UK adult female population. Symptoms include urinary urgency, with or without urgency incontinence, increased daytime urinary frequency and nocturia. OAB has a... Read More about Female urgency, trial of urodynamics as routine evaluation (FUTURE study): A superiority randomised clinical trial to evaluate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of invasive urodynamic investigations in management of women with refractory overactive bladder symptoms.

Pain assessment for individuals with advanced dementia in care homes: A systematic review (2021)
Journal Article
Felton, N., Lewis, J. S., Cockburn, S. J., Hodgson, M., & Dawson, S. (2021). Pain assessment for individuals with advanced dementia in care homes: A systematic review. Geriatrics, 6(4), Article 101. https://doi.org/10.3390/geriatrics6040101

Pain is prevalent in older people, especially in those with advanced dementia who have communication impairments. Although pain is recognised to be present in this population, it is often under-assessed and ineffectively managed. The assessment of pa... Read More about Pain assessment for individuals with advanced dementia in care homes: A systematic review.

Training needs for future healthcare professionals using assistive robots in health and social care: Exploring the role of system users and staff in safety assurance in the real-world (2021)
Presentation / Conference
Caleb-Solly, P., Sumpter, L., & Kumar, P. (2021, October). Training needs for future healthcare professionals using assistive robots in health and social care: Exploring the role of system users and staff in safety assurance in the real-world. Presented at ACPIN International Conference and AGM, 2021, Online