All Outputs (109)

Development and content validity of the Musculoskeletal Self-Management Questionnaire (MSK-SMQ) (2025)
Journal Article

Background
Self-management is recommended for managing persistent musculoskeletal conditions. In self-management, standardized and validated measurements (e.g., questionnaires) should be used. However, there is no... Read More about Development and content validity of the Musculoskeletal Self-Management Questionnaire (MSK-SMQ).

A global call to action for disability inclusion in health research (2025)
Journal Article

Despite bringing great strengths and facing substantial health inequities, disabled people remain underserved by health research; addressing this requires multi-level actions spanning all areas of research.

Clinical and cost effectiveness of paramedics working in general practice: A mixed-methods realist evaluation (2025)
Journal Article

Background:
General Practice (GP) services are under pressure due increased demand . Alongside substantial national recruitment challenges, there exists a shortage of GPs to meet current need. Resultingly, allied healthcare professionals (AHPs), inc... Read More about Clinical and cost effectiveness of paramedics working in general practice: A mixed-methods realist evaluation.

Clinical and cost-effectiveness of first contact physiotherapy for musculoskeletal disorders in primary care: The FRONTIER, mixed method realist evaluation (2024)
Journal Article

Background First-contact physiotherapists assess and diagnose patients with musculoskeletal disorders, determining the best course of management without prior general practitioner consultation. Objectives The primary aim was to determine the clinical... Read More about Clinical and cost-effectiveness of first contact physiotherapy for musculoskeletal disorders in primary care: The FRONTIER, mixed method realist evaluation.

Structured tailored rehabilitation after hip fragility fracture: The ‘Stratify’ feasibility and pilot randomised controlled trial protocol (2024)
Journal Article

Background: Rehabilitation in hospital is effective in reducing mortality after hip fracture. However, there is uncertainty over optimal in-hospital rehabilitation treatment ingredients, and the generalizability of trial findings to subgroups of pati... Read More about Structured tailored rehabilitation after hip fragility fracture: The ‘Stratify’ feasibility and pilot randomised controlled trial protocol.

Priorities for physical activity among under-served populations with musculoskeletal conditions: Findings from a Q-methodology study (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Background:
Twenty million individuals (in UK) have a musculoskeletal (MSK) condition, for which physical activity (PA) is a core treatment. People from minority ethnic communities are disproportionately impacted, experiencing higher levels of pain... Read More about Priorities for physical activity among under-served populations with musculoskeletal conditions: Findings from a Q-methodology study.

Supporting people with musculoskeletal conditions from underserved communities in the United Kingdom to engage with physical activity: A realist synthesis and Q-methodology study (2024)
Journal Article

In the United Kingdom, 20 million individuals suffer from a musculoskeletal condition, for which physical activity (PA) is a core treatment. Minority ethnic communities experience a disproportionate impact, experiencing higher levels of pain and enga... Read More about Supporting people with musculoskeletal conditions from underserved communities in the United Kingdom to engage with physical activity: A realist synthesis and Q-methodology study.

The impact of remote consultations on first contact physiotherapists in primary care (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Background: First Contact Physiotherapists (FCPs) were introduced to reduce demands on GPs by providing improving access to expert musculoskeletal care. FCPs experience similar workplace stressors to GPs and there is an emerging concern that remote c... Read More about The impact of remote consultations on first contact physiotherapists in primary care.

The experiences of patients with musculoskeletal conditions accessing first contact physiotherapy practitioner appointments in general practice in the UK: A qualitative study (2024)
Journal Article

Background: First Contact Physiotherapy Practitioners (FCPPs) provide expert care for patients with musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions in General Practice. Access to FCPPs can facilitate timely care and efficient use of health services. However, there... Read More about The experiences of patients with musculoskeletal conditions accessing first contact physiotherapy practitioner appointments in general practice in the UK: A qualitative study.

Patient perspectives of general practice consultation for musculoskeletal disorders: A qualitative study (2024)
Journal Article

Background: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSKDs) are a significant reason for general practice consultations in the United Kingdom. Current models of care include consultation with a General Practitioner (GP) or a First Contact Physiotherapy Practitione... Read More about Patient perspectives of general practice consultation for musculoskeletal disorders: A qualitative study.

Virtual wards for people with frailty: What works, for whom, how and why—a rapid realist review (2024)
Journal Article

Virtual wards (VWs) deliver multidisciplinary care at home to people with frailty who are at high risk of a crisis or in crisis, aiming to mitigate the risk of acute hospital admission. Different VW models exist, and evidence of effectiveness is inco... Read More about Virtual wards for people with frailty: What works, for whom, how and why—a rapid realist review.

Development of the intelligent knee osteoarthritis lifestyle app: A person-based approach (2024)
Journal Article

Background: Knee osteoarthritis is one of the most prevalent long term health conditions globally. Exercise and physical activity are now widely recognised to significantly reduce joint pain, improve physical function and quality of life in patients... Read More about Development of the intelligent knee osteoarthritis lifestyle app: A person-based approach.

First contact physiotherapy: An evaluation of clinical effectiveness and costs (2024)
Journal Article

Background: First Contact Physiotherapy Practitioners (FCPPs) are embedded within general practice, providing expert assessment, diagnosis and management plans for patients with musculoskeletal disorders (MSKDs), without the prior need for GP consult... Read More about First contact physiotherapy: An evaluation of clinical effectiveness and costs.

Improving patients’ experiences of diagnosis and treatment of vertebral fracture: Co-production of knowledge sharing resources (2024)
Journal Article

Background: Osteoporosis involves changes to bones that makes them prone to fracture. The most common osteoporotic fracture is vertebral, in which one or more spinal vertebrae collapse. People with vertebral fracture are at high risk of further fract... Read More about Improving patients’ experiences of diagnosis and treatment of vertebral fracture: Co-production of knowledge sharing resources.

Understanding paramedic work in general practice in the UK: A rapid realist synthesis (2024)
Journal Article

Background: General practice in the UK is under substantial pressure and practices are increasingly including paramedics as part of their workforce. Little is known about how different models of paramedic working may affect successful implementation... Read More about Understanding paramedic work in general practice in the UK: A rapid realist synthesis.

Challenges and enablers to implementation of the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme in primary care: A qualitative study (2024)
Journal Article

BACKGROUND: The Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) was set up to recruit 26 000 additional staff into general practice by 2024, with the aim of increasing patient access to appointments. Despite the potential benefits of integrating ARRS pr... Read More about Challenges and enablers to implementation of the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme in primary care: A qualitative study.

Optimising the implementation of evidence-based osteoarthritis guidelines in primary care: Development of a Knowledge Mobilisation Toolkit (2024)
Journal Article

Objective: Implementing clinical guidelines for osteoarthritis (OA) in primary care is complex. Whilst international guidelines detail what best practice for OA looks like, little is known about how this is best implemented. Limited resources are ava... Read More about Optimising the implementation of evidence-based osteoarthritis guidelines in primary care: Development of a Knowledge Mobilisation Toolkit.

From sceptic to believer: Acceptability of cognitive muscular therapy TM, a new intervention for knee osteoarthritis (2023)
Journal Article

Background: Cognitive Muscular TherapyTM (CMT) is an integrated behavioural intervention developed for knee osteoarthritis. CMT teaches patients to reconceptualise the condition, integrates muscle biofeedback and aims to reduce muscle overactivity, b... Read More about From sceptic to believer: Acceptability of cognitive muscular therapy TM, a new intervention for knee osteoarthritis.

Patient access to first contact practitioner physiotherapists in the UK: A national survey (2023)
Journal Article

Background: First Contact Practice Physiotherapists (FCPPs) offer expert care for patients with musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions in Primary Care, usually within GP practices. This is a rapidly expanding area of practice endorsed by NHS England, the C... Read More about Patient access to first contact practitioner physiotherapists in the UK: A national survey.

Systematic co-development and testing of a digital behaviour change intervention for osteoarthritis and physical activity: Theoretical mapping and acceptability study (2023)
Journal Article

Objective: Osteoarthritis (OA) affects 8.75 million people in the UK. Physical activity (PA) is recommended as a core treatment, yet nearly half of people with OA are inactive. Accessible and user-friendly interventions are needed to motivate people... Read More about Systematic co-development and testing of a digital behaviour change intervention for osteoarthritis and physical activity: Theoretical mapping and acceptability study.