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Focus groups for co-design of robotic trousers for improving mobility in older people (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Research purpose and aims
By 2039 more than one in twelve of the population is projected to be aged 80 or over, bringing increased prevalence of immobility and reduced quality of life (ONS, 2015). Current assistive equipment for improving mobility c... Read More about Focus groups for co-design of robotic trousers for improving mobility in older people.

News of home-based reach-to-grasp training for people after stroke: A pilot randomised controlled trial (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

This was an invited presentation to Joining Forces, the stroke conference for the South West of England. Its purpose was to summarize the results of the Reach to Grasp pilot trial and give news of progress towards a definitive trial

Specialist, generalist, neither or both. The modern CT radiographer (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

What is specialism in radiography practice and where does CT scanning fall within this definition? What is the role of the CT radiographer in the imaging department of today? What place is there for the radiographer with specialist technical skills... Read More about Specialist, generalist, neither or both. The modern CT radiographer.

Physiotherapy management of lower limb osteoarthritis (2017)
Journal Article

© The Author 2017. Published by Oxford University Press. Background Osteoarthritis (OA) of the lower limb affects millions of people worldwide, and results in pain and reduced function. We reviewed guidelines and Cochrane reviews for physical therapy... Read More about Physiotherapy management of lower limb osteoarthritis.

Effects of Lycra sleeves on shoulder girdle: A study to inform management of glenohumeral subluxation in post-stroke hemiplegia (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Introduction
Glenohumeral subluxation (GHS) is reported in up to 81% of patients with stroke. Our previous feasibility study on people with chronic stroke (n=5) reported reduction in GHS following wearing of the Lycra sleeve. However, the mechanism... Read More about Effects of Lycra sleeves on shoulder girdle: A study to inform management of glenohumeral subluxation in post-stroke hemiplegia.

Group exercise class for people with chronic stroke: A service improvement programme (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Introduction: Individuals with stroke are less physically active and have increased risk of secondary problems such as weakness, fear of falls, loss of confidence, social isolation and depression leading to increased disability. Group exercise classe... Read More about Group exercise class for people with chronic stroke: A service improvement programme.

A UK-Wide online survey of physiotherapy and occupational therapy practice for the Management of Hemiplegic Shoulder Pain (HSP) (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Hemiplegic shoulder pain (HSP) is a common complication of stroke that can lead to reduced quality of life. The primary aim of the present study was to identify how HSP is assessed, diagnosed and managed in routine clinical practice by physiotherapis... Read More about A UK-Wide online survey of physiotherapy and occupational therapy practice for the Management of Hemiplegic Shoulder Pain (HSP).

Use of potable diagnostic ultrasound to inform treatment choices for hemiplegic shoulder pain in people with chronic stroke - A case series (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Background: Hemiplegic shoulder pain (HSP) has a reported incidence of up to 84% of patients. HSP is multi-factorial in nature and interventions are very varied but are generally unsatisfactory. The objective of this case series study is to report fi... Read More about Use of potable diagnostic ultrasound to inform treatment choices for hemiplegic shoulder pain in people with chronic stroke - A case series.

Exercise on non-invasive ventilation (NIV) in patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): From hospital to home (2017)
Thesis

Introduction: Patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) experience breathlessness leading to exercise limitation and impacting on Quality of Life (QOL). Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) may improve QOL, but those with the severes... Read More about Exercise on non-invasive ventilation (NIV) in patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): From hospital to home.

Motion Capture Pillow shows potential to replace thermoplastic masks in H&N radiotherapy (2017)
Journal Article

Purpose
A key challenge to improve patient comfort is the common use of a thermoplastic mask for patients with head and neck cancers. Patients suffer from discomfort and the claustrophobic effect of the mask, or, as they lose soft tissue due to tre... Read More about Motion Capture Pillow shows potential to replace thermoplastic masks in H&N radiotherapy.

Protocol for follow up of hip arthroplasty in the long term: Effect on revision (WHISTLER study) (2017)
Journal Article

Copyright © 2017 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is highly successful for reducing pain and improving function, providing health-related quality of life benefit. Demand for THA is increasing with associated increase in revision... Read More about Protocol for follow up of hip arthroplasty in the long term: Effect on revision (WHISTLER study).

Pre-hospital lactate testing in the recognition and management of sepsis and septic shock: A proof (2017)
Journal Article

Sepsis is a common condition, with a high mortality rate. Patients with this condition are routinely encountered by ambulance clinicians, but recognition of septic shock can be challenging. The pre-hospital phase of sepsis care provides the earliest... Read More about Pre-hospital lactate testing in the recognition and management of sepsis and septic shock: A proof.

Drug breakthrough offers hope to arthritis sufferers: qualitative analysis of medical research in UK newspapers (2017)
Journal Article

© 2016 The Authors. Health Expectations Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd. Background: Newspaper stories can impact behaviours, particularly in relation to research participation. It is therefore important to understand the narratives presented an... Read More about Drug breakthrough offers hope to arthritis sufferers: qualitative analysis of medical research in UK newspapers.

Exploring the experiences and occupations of men with chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) using a Gadamerian interpretive phenomenological framework (2017)
Thesis

Abstract
Background
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) known interchangeably as myalgic encephalomyelitis or encephalomyelopathy (ME) is a contentious and often misunderstood condition of unknown cause. Associated symptoms may fluctuate and include pos... Read More about Exploring the experiences and occupations of men with chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) using a Gadamerian interpretive phenomenological framework.

Equipoise across the patient population: Optimising recruitment to a randomised controlled trial (2017)
Journal Article

© 2016 The Author(s). Background: This paper proposes a novel perspective on the value of qualitative research for improving trial design and optimising recruitment. We report findings from a qualitative study set within the OPEN trial, a surgical ra... Read More about Equipoise across the patient population: Optimising recruitment to a randomised controlled trial.

The Delphi technique in radiography education research (2017)
Journal Article

© 2017 Objectives To describe and review the Delphi technique as a tool for radiographers engaged in mixed-methods research whereby agreement is required on the proficiencies needed by educational programmes for pre- and post- registration radiograph... Read More about The Delphi technique in radiography education research.

Shoulder pain and subluxation in people with stroke: Where are we now and what's the future? (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Synopsis of Presentation:

Hemiplegic shoulder pain (HSP) and Gleno-humeral subluxation (GHS) are common secondary complications of stroke that can lead to functional limitations and reduced quality of life. The aim of this presentation is to shar... Read More about Shoulder pain and subluxation in people with stroke: Where are we now and what's the future?.

C55523: Nutrition and AMD part 2 – advice to patients (2017)
Journal Article

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of visual impairment and blindness registration in the western world.1 As mentioned in part one of this series, a rapidly ageing population has raised the priority of reducing the risk for a... Read More about C55523: Nutrition and AMD part 2 – advice to patients.

Physical activity interventions for fatigue in rheumatoid arthritis: a systematic review (2017)
Journal Article

© 2017 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group. Background: Fatigue is a major symptom of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and the need for effective interventions is evident. Programmes based upon physical activity (PA) have been shown to i... Read More about Physical activity interventions for fatigue in rheumatoid arthritis: a systematic review.

Nutrition and AMD - part 1 (2017)
Journal Article

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of visual impairment and blindness registration in the developed world (figure 1).1 A rapidly ageing population has raised the priority of reducing the risk for age-related eye diseases that... Read More about Nutrition and AMD - part 1.