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Community-based exercise and physical activity programmes led by exercise professionals for osteoarthritis (2016)
Journal Article

This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (Intervention). The objectives are as follows:. To assess the benefits and harms of community-based exercise and physical activity programmes led by non-healthcare exercise professionals for osteoarthritis, co... Read More about Community-based exercise and physical activity programmes led by exercise professionals for osteoarthritis.

Using intervention mapping to develop a theory-driven, group-based complex intervention to support self-management of osteoarthritis and low back pain (SOLAS) (2016)
Journal Article

© 2016 Hurley et al. Background: The Medical Research Council framework provides a useful general approach to designing and evaluating complex interventions, but does not provide detailed guidance on how to do this and there is little evidence of how... Read More about Using intervention mapping to develop a theory-driven, group-based complex intervention to support self-management of osteoarthritis and low back pain (SOLAS).

Comparison of group-based outpatient physiotherapy with usual care after total knee replacement: A feasibility study for a randomized controlled trial (2016)
Journal Article

© The Author(s) 2016. Objective: To evaluate the feasibility of conducting a randomized controlled trial comparing group-based outpatient physiotherapy with usual care in patients following total knee replacement. Design: A feasibility study for a ra... Read More about Comparison of group-based outpatient physiotherapy with usual care after total knee replacement: A feasibility study for a randomized controlled trial.

A focus group consultation round exploring patient experiences of comfort during radiotherapy for head and neck cancer (2016)
Journal Article

© Cambridge University Press 2016. Purpose: The aim of this study was to consult patients about their experiences of comfort while wearing a thermoplastic mask during head and neck radiotherapy before designing a study to develop a comfort scale for... Read More about A focus group consultation round exploring patient experiences of comfort during radiotherapy for head and neck cancer.

The acceptability to patients of PhysioDirect telephone assessment and advice services; A qualitative interview study (2016)
Journal Article

© 2016 Pearson et al. Background: In response to long waiting lists and problems with access to primary care physiotherapy, several Primary Care Trusts (PCTs) (now Clinical Commissioning Groups CCGs) developed physiotherapy-led telephone assessment a... Read More about The acceptability to patients of PhysioDirect telephone assessment and advice services; A qualitative interview study.

Sensorimotor dysfunction after limb fracture – An exploratory study (2016)
Journal Article

© 2016 European Pain Federation - EFIC ® Background: Chronic pain is often associated with sensorimotor dysfunction but little is known about the early impact of limb fracture on sensory and motor performance. This exploratory study sought to assess... Read More about Sensorimotor dysfunction after limb fracture – An exploratory study.

A novel approach using potable diagnostic ultrasound to inform treatment choices for hemiplegic shoulder pain – A case study report (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Introduction:
Hemiplegic shoulder pain (HSP) has a reported incidence of up to 84% on the affected side following a stroke. NICE recommends HSP should be managed according to each person’s needs.The purpose of this case study was to report findings... Read More about A novel approach using potable diagnostic ultrasound to inform treatment choices for hemiplegic shoulder pain – A case study report.

Is lycra sleeve effective for the management of glenohumeral subluxation in people with stroke – A feasibility study? (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Introduction: Glenohumeral subluxation (GHS) is reported to occur in 81% of patients post stroke. Current management approaches for GHS are varied and unsatisfactory. Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) has been recommended in the National Clinic... Read More about Is lycra sleeve effective for the management of glenohumeral subluxation in people with stroke – A feasibility study?.

The shape of learning in pre-registration nurse education: Perceptions of self-direction in nurse educators and undergraduate nursing students (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Changing demands on the nursing workforce in the United Kingdom has led to changes in undergraduate nursing education. Educating adults has to include an element of expected autonomy. But how far can you go, and what do nursing students and educators... Read More about The shape of learning in pre-registration nurse education: Perceptions of self-direction in nurse educators and undergraduate nursing students.

A critical overview of the current myofascial pain literature – March 2016 (2016)
Journal Article

The worldwide interest in myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) and trigger points (TrPs) is reflected in the increasing number of publications. In this overview of the literature, we included 26 studies, case reports and review articles by authors from 18... Read More about A critical overview of the current myofascial pain literature – March 2016.