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Concordance in diabetic foot ulceration: A cross-sectional study of agreement between wound swabbing and tissue sampling in infected ulcers (2016)
Journal Article

© Queen’s Printer and Controller of HMSO 2016. Background: There is inadequate evidence to advise clinicians on the relative merits of swabbing versus tissue sampling of infected diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). Objectives: To determine (1) concordance b... Read More about Concordance in diabetic foot ulceration: A cross-sectional study of agreement between wound swabbing and tissue sampling in infected ulcers.

Combining nurse-led care with patient self-assessment could enhance tight control of rheumatoid arthritis and management of comorbidities (2016)
Journal Article

Implications for practice and research

Patient self-monitoring of disease activity can improve tight control of rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

Nurse-led care can be used in the monitoring and management of comorbidities associated with RA.

Furth... Read More about Combining nurse-led care with patient self-assessment could enhance tight control of rheumatoid arthritis and management of comorbidities.

Effects of needs-based patient education on self-efficacy and health outcomes in people with rheumatoid arthritis: A multicentre, single blind, randomised controlled trial (2016)
Journal Article

Objectives The Educational Needs Assessment Tool (ENAT) is a self-completed questionnaire, which allows patients with arthritis to prioritise their educational needs. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of needs-based patient education... Read More about Effects of needs-based patient education on self-efficacy and health outcomes in people with rheumatoid arthritis: A multicentre, single blind, randomised controlled trial.