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Strategies to enhance physical activity in people with rheumatoid arthritis: A Delphi survey (2023)
Journal Article
Thomas, R., Berry, A., Swales, C., & Cramp, F. (in press). Strategies to enhance physical activity in people with rheumatoid arthritis: A Delphi survey. Musculoskeletal Care, https://doi.org/10.1002/msc.1745

Introduction Managing symptoms, resisting functional decline and maintaining health and independence are key motivators for people with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) who successfully engage with physical activity (PA). To inform PA support for people wi... Read More about Strategies to enhance physical activity in people with rheumatoid arthritis: A Delphi survey.

The impact of remote consultations on the health and wellbeing of first contact physiotherapists in primary care: A mixed methods study (2023)
Journal Article
Anchors, Z., Jones, B., Thomas, R., Berry, A., & Walsh, N. (in press). The impact of remote consultations on the health and wellbeing of first contact physiotherapists in primary care: A mixed methods study. Musculoskeletal Care, https://doi.org/10.1002/msc.1737

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 the health and wellbeing of first contact physiotherapists in primary care: A mixed methods study.

What do people with osteoarthritis think about using a digital behaviour change intervention to support physical activity? (2022)
Presentation / Conference
Berry, A., Walsh, N., & McCabe, C. (2022, October). What do people with osteoarthritis think about using a digital behaviour change intervention to support physical activity?. Poster presented at 9th International Society for Physical Activity and Health Congress, October 2022, Abu Dhabi, UWE,

Background 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 What do people with osteoarthritis think about using a digital behaviour change intervention to support physical activity?.

Barriers and facilitators to physical activity engagement for people with musculoskeletal conditions from minority ethnic communities in the UK: A realist synthesis (2022)
Presentation / Conference
Berry, A., & Niyi-Odumosu, F. (2022, October). Barriers and facilitators to physical activity engagement for people with musculoskeletal conditions from minority ethnic communities in the UK: A realist synthesis. Presented at International Society for Physical Activity and Health Congress 2022, Abu Dhabi, UAE

As part of symposia (with Dr Faatihah Niyi-Odumosu from Centre for Public Health, UWE) Symposia title: Ethnic and cultural influences on making every move count in varied clinical conditions: knowledge, attitudes, perceptions, and practices

Acceptability of a brief fatigue intervention for inflammatory arthritis: A qualitative process evaluation (2022)
Journal Article
Berry, A., Bridgewater, S., Abbott, B., Adams, J., & Dures, E. (2022). Acceptability of a brief fatigue intervention for inflammatory arthritis: A qualitative process evaluation. Rheumatology Advances in Practice, 6(2), Article rkac064. https://doi.org/10.1093/rap/rkac064

Abstract Objectives We developed a brief cognitive-behavioural, one-to-one intervention to reduce fatigue impact for patients with inflammatory arthritis. This qualitative process evaluation explored intervention acceptability and potential refinemen... Read More about Acceptability of a brief fatigue intervention for inflammatory arthritis: A qualitative process evaluation.

Brief intervention to reduce fatigue impact in patients with inflammatory arthritis: Design and outcomes of a single-arm feasibility study (2022)
Journal Article
Dures, E., Bridgewater, S., Abbott, B., Adams, J., Berry, A., McCracken, L. M., …Ewings, P. (2022). Brief intervention to reduce fatigue impact in patients with inflammatory arthritis: Design and outcomes of a single-arm feasibility study. BMJ Open, 12(7), e054627. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2021-054627

OBJECTIVES: Patients with inflammatory arthritis report that fatigue is challenging to manage. We developed a manualised, one-to-one, cognitive-behavioural intervention, delivered by rheumatology health professionals (RHPs). The Fatigue - Reducing it... Read More about Brief intervention to reduce fatigue impact in patients with inflammatory arthritis: Design and outcomes of a single-arm feasibility study.

A tailored app for the self-management of musculoskeletal conditions: Evidencing a logic model of behavior change (2022)
Journal Article
Berry, A., McClellan, C., Wanless, B., & Walsh, N. (2022). A tailored app for the self-management of musculoskeletal conditions: Evidencing a logic model of behavior change. JMIR Formative Research, 6(3), Article e32669. https://doi.org/10.2196/32669

Background: Musculoskeletal conditions such as joint pain are a growing problem, affecting 18.8 million people in the United Kingdom. Digital health interventions (DHIs) are a potentially effective way of delivering information and supporting self-ma... Read More about A tailored app for the self-management of musculoskeletal conditions: Evidencing a logic model of behavior change.

Using the NICE evidence standards for digital health technologies to evaluate a digital self-management tool for people with musculoskeletal conditions (2021)
Presentation / Conference
Berry, A. (2021, November). Using the NICE evidence standards for digital health technologies to evaluate a digital self-management tool for people with musculoskeletal conditions. Poster presented at VPUK (Virtual Physiotherapy UK), Online

Purpose getUBetter provides digital self-management for people with musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions across care pathways in England. Digital health technologies (DHT) are being embedded at pace, but we need to determine their effectiveness, value,... Read More about Using the NICE evidence standards for digital health technologies to evaluate a digital self-management tool for people with musculoskeletal conditions.

P200 Acceptability of a brief fatigue intervention for patients with inflammatory arthritis: A qualitative process evaluation (2021)
Journal Article
Berry, A., Bridgewater, S., Abbott, B., Adams, J., & Dures, E. (2021). P200 Acceptability of a brief fatigue intervention for patients with inflammatory arthritis: A qualitative process evaluation. Rheumatology, 60(S1), https://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/keab247.195

Abstract Background/Aims  Patients with inflammatory arthritis report fatigue as a primary symptom that affects everyday life. FREE-IA (Fatigue - Reducing its Effects through individualised support Episodes in Inflammatory Arthritis) is a feasibi... Read More about P200 Acceptability of a brief fatigue intervention for patients with inflammatory arthritis: A qualitative process evaluation.

O26 Testing an intervention to reduce fatigue impact in inflammatory arthritis: Design and outcomes of a single-arm feasibility study (2021)
Journal Article
Bridgewater, S., Lomax, J., Abbott, B., Adams, J., Berry, A., Creanor, S., …Dures, E. (2021). O26 Testing an intervention to reduce fatigue impact in inflammatory arthritis: Design and outcomes of a single-arm feasibility study. Rheumatology, 60(S1), Article keab246.025. https://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/keab246.025

Background/Aims?Patients with inflammatory arthritis report that fatigue can be a challenging symptom to manage, with little support available. In response, we developed a brief one-to-one cognitive-behavioural manualised intervention, delivered by r... Read More about O26 Testing an intervention to reduce fatigue impact in inflammatory arthritis: Design and outcomes of a single-arm feasibility study.

Self-management of musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions: What is most useful to patients? Protocol for a mixed methods systematic review (2021)
Journal Article
Wanless, B., Berry, A., & Noblet, T. (2021). Self-management of musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions: What is most useful to patients? Protocol for a mixed methods systematic review. Musculoskeletal Care, 20(2), 271-278. https://doi.org/10.1002/msc.1602

Introduction: Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions are the leading cause of disability in the United Kingdom, leading to ever-growing waiting lists. Clinical guidelines highlight that most musculoskeletal conditions resolve in time and with little clinic... Read More about Self-management of musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions: What is most useful to patients? Protocol for a mixed methods systematic review.

E27: Evidencing the behaviour change model underpinning a personalised and tailored app for low back pain (2020)
Presentation / Conference
Berry, A., & Walsh, N. (2020, November). E27: Evidencing the behaviour change model underpinning a personalised and tailored app for low back pain. Poster presented at Physiotherapy UK 2020, Virtual

Purpose: Self-management of low back pain is supported by national guidance (Savigny 2016, Foster et al, 2018, ). Digital modalities have gained traction as a potentially effective way of delivering information and education. It is vital to evaluate... Read More about E27: Evidencing the behaviour change model underpinning a personalised and tailored app for low back pain.

The patient perspective of nurse-led care in early rheumatoid arthritis: A systematic review of qualitative studies with thematic analysis (2020)
Journal Article
Sweeney, A. M. T., McCabe, C., Flurey, C. A., Robson, J. C., Berry, A., Richards, P., & Ndosi, M. (2021). The patient perspective of nurse-led care in early rheumatoid arthritis: A systematic review of qualitative studies with thematic analysis. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 30(1-2), 145-160. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.15531

Introduction: Management of rheumatoid arthritis has changed dramatically over the last decade and is characterised by early start of intensive treatment and tight monitoring of disease activity until remission. The role of nurse-led care at early... Read More about The patient perspective of nurse-led care in early rheumatoid arthritis: A systematic review of qualitative studies with thematic analysis.

Beliefs, motives and gains associated with physical activity in people with osteoarthritis (2020)
Journal Article
Berry, A., McCabe, C. S., Halls, S., Muir, S., & Walsh, N. (2021). Beliefs, motives and gains associated with physical activity in people with osteoarthritis. Musculoskeletal Care, 19(1), 52-58. https://doi.org/10.1002/msc.1507

Objectives Osteoarthritis (OA) affects approximately 8.75 million people in the United Kingdom. Physical activity is recommended as a core treatment, yet 44% of people with OA are inactive. Motivation and self?efficacy for exercise are considered to... Read More about Beliefs, motives and gains associated with physical activity in people with osteoarthritis.

Physical activity and osteoarthritis; Fostering autonomous motivation and self-efficacy via a digital intervention (2019)
Thesis
Berry, A. E. Physical activity and osteoarthritis; Fostering autonomous motivation and self-efficacy via a digital intervention. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1491029

Abstract Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic musculoskeletal disease affecting approximately 8.75 million people in the UK alone. Symptoms include pain, joint stiffness, and muscle weakness, as well as psychological and emotional limitations such as de... Read More about Physical activity and osteoarthritis; Fostering autonomous motivation and self-efficacy via a digital intervention.

Effects of postural taping on pain, function and quality of life following osteoporotic vertebral fractures—A feasibility trial (2018)
Journal Article
Palmer, S., Barnett, S., Cramp, M., Berry, A., Thomas, A., & Clark, E. M. (2018). Effects of postural taping on pain, function and quality of life following osteoporotic vertebral fractures—A feasibility trial. Musculoskeletal Care, 16(3), 345-352. https://doi.org/10.1002/msc.1350

Copyright © 2018 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. Objective: Osteoporotic vertebral fractures (OVFs) are common and present a significant burden to patients and healthcare services. Poor posture can increase vertebral pressure, pain and the risk of further... Read More about Effects of postural taping on pain, function and quality of life following osteoporotic vertebral fractures—A feasibility trial.

Digital behaviour change interventions to facilitate physical activity in osteoarthritis: A systematic review (2018)
Journal Article
Berry, A., McCabe, C., Muir, S., & Walsh, N. (2018). Digital behaviour change interventions to facilitate physical activity in osteoarthritis: A systematic review. Physical Therapy Reviews, 23(3), 197-206. https://doi.org/10.1080/10833196.2018.1470747

© 2018, © 2018 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group. Background: Digital behaviour change interventions (DBCIs) might offer an opportunity to support people with osteoarthritis (OA) to self-manage and monitor their levels of physic... Read More about Digital behaviour change interventions to facilitate physical activity in osteoarthritis: A systematic review.