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Inter-rater reliability of ultrasound measurements of acromion–greater tuberosity distance between experienced and novice raters in healthy people (2017)
Journal Article
Kumar, P., & Attwood, M. (2018). Inter-rater reliability of ultrasound measurements of acromion–greater tuberosity distance between experienced and novice raters in healthy people. Musculoskeletal Care, 16(1), 163-166. https://doi.org/10.1002/msc.1206

Acromion-greater tuberosity (AGT) distance is used to assess shoulder pathologies including rotator cuff tears. The aim of this pilot study was, to provide short course of training and assess inter-rater reliability of ultrasonographic measurements o... Read More about Inter-rater reliability of ultrasound measurements of acromion–greater tuberosity distance between experienced and novice raters in healthy people.

Buprenorphine/naloxone versus methadone and lofexidine in community stabilisation and detoxification: A randomised controlled trial of low dose short-term opiate-dependent individuals (2017)
Journal Article
Law, F. D., Diaper, A. M., Melichar, J. K., Coulton, S., Nutt, D. J., & Myles, J. S. (2017). Buprenorphine/naloxone versus methadone and lofexidine in community stabilisation and detoxification: A randomised controlled trial of low dose short-term opiate-dependent individuals. Journal of Psychopharmacology, 31(8), 1046-1055. https://doi.org/10.1177/0269881117711710

© British Association for Psychopharmacology. Buprenorphine/naloxone, methadone and lofexidine are medications with utility in the treatment of opiate withdrawal. We report the first randomised controlled trial to compare the effects of these two med... Read More about Buprenorphine/naloxone versus methadone and lofexidine in community stabilisation and detoxification: A randomised controlled trial of low dose short-term opiate-dependent individuals.

Focus groups for co-design of robotic trousers for improving mobility in older people (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Turton, A., Manns, S., Hampshire, L., O'Conner, R., Helps, T., Rossiter, J., & Mure, B. (2017, June). Focus groups for co-design of robotic trousers for improving mobility in older people. Paper presented at Royal College of occupational Therapists Conference 2017, Birmingham ICC

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
Turton, A. (2017, June). News of home-based reach-to-grasp training for people after stroke: A pilot randomised controlled trial. Presented at Joining Forces, Exeter, England

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
St. John-Matthews, J. (2017, June). Specialist, generalist, neither or both. The modern CT radiographer. Presented at UK Radioogical and Radiation Oncology Conference, Manchester, England

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
Healey, E. L., Walsh, N., & Pearson, J. (2017). Physiotherapy management of lower limb osteoarthritis. British Medical Bulletin, 122(1), 151-161. https://doi.org/10.1093/bmb/ldx012

© 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.

Group exercise class for people with chronic stroke: A service improvement programme (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Kumar, P., & Sheehy, R. (2017, May). Group exercise class for people with chronic stroke: A service improvement programme. Poster presented at European Federation for Research in Rehabilitation, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, Scotland

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.

Effects of Lycra sleeves on shoulder girdle: A study to inform management of glenohumeral subluxation in post-stroke hemiplegia (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Kumar, P., Desai, A., Elliot, L., Hamilton, F., & Dillon, Z. (2017, May). Effects of Lycra sleeves on shoulder girdle: A study to inform management of glenohumeral subluxation in post-stroke hemiplegia. Paper presented at European Federation for Research in Rehabilitation, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, Scotland

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.

A UK-Wide online survey of physiotherapy and occupational therapy practice for the Management of Hemiplegic Shoulder Pain (HSP) (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Kumar, P., McCabe, C., Turton, A., Cramp, M., & Smith, M. (2017, May). A UK-Wide online survey of physiotherapy and occupational therapy practice for the Management of Hemiplegic Shoulder Pain (HSP). Paper presented at European Federation for Research in Rehabilitation, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, Scotland

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
Kumar, P., & Brouwers, J. (2017, May). Use of potable diagnostic ultrasound to inform treatment choices for hemiplegic shoulder pain in people with chronic stroke - A case series. Poster presented at 2nd Congress on Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair, Maastricht, The Netherlands

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
Buchan, K. (in press). Exercise on non-invasive ventilation (NIV) in patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): From hospital to home. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/914739

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
Goldsworthy, S., Dapper, T., Griffiths, G., Morgan, A., Mccormack, S., & Dogramadzi, S. (2017). Motion Capture Pillow shows potential to replace thermoplastic masks in H&N radiotherapy. Radiotherapy and Oncology, 123(S1), S39-S40. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0167-8140%2817%2930520-0

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
Smith, L. K., Lenguerrand, E., Blom, A., Powell, J., & Palmer, S. (2017). Protocol for follow up of hip arthroplasty in the long term: Effect on revision (WHISTLER study). Musculoskeletal Care, 15(4), 373-378. https://doi.org/10.1002/msc.1184

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
Stanley, J., Kirby, K., & Robinson, M. (2017). Pre-hospital lactate testing in the recognition and management of sepsis and septic shock: A proof. Journal of Paramedic Practice, 9(4), 146-149

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
Isaacs, J. D., Hanson, H., O'Brien, N., Whybrow, P., Isaacs, J. D., & Rapley, T. (2017). Drug breakthrough offers hope to arthritis sufferers: qualitative analysis of medical research in UK newspapers. Health Expectations, 20(2), 309-320. https://doi.org/10.1111/hex.12460

© 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
Johnson, A. Exploring the experiences and occupations of men with chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) using a Gadamerian interpretive phenomenological framework. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/890434

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
Whybrow, P., Pickard, R., Hrisos, S., & Rapley, T. (2017). Equipoise across the patient population: Optimising recruitment to a randomised controlled trial. Trials, 18(1), https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-016-1711-8

© 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
Wallace, M. J., St. John-Matthews, J., & Robinson, L. (2017). The Delphi technique in radiography education research. Radiography, 23(1), S53-S57. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2017.03.007

© 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
Kumar, P. (2017, March). Shoulder pain and subluxation in people with stroke: Where are we now and what's the future?. Presented at ACPIN International Conference, London, England

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?.