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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.

The effects of lycra arm sleeve on glenohumeral subluxation in poststroke hemiplegia - A preliminary study (2019)
Journal Article
Kumar, P. (2019). The effects of lycra arm sleeve on glenohumeral subluxation in poststroke hemiplegia - A preliminary study. Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, 31(1), 70-75. https://doi.org/10.1097/JPO.0000000000000226

© 2018 by the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists. Introduction The primary aim of this preliminary prospective cross-sectional study was to assess the effects of Lycra arm sleeves on the glenohumeral subluxation (acromiongreater tuberosi... Read More about The effects of lycra arm sleeve on glenohumeral subluxation in poststroke hemiplegia - A preliminary study.

Altered body perception and comfort after stroke: An embodied interpretive phenomenological analysis (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Stott, H., Cramp, M., McClean, S., & Turton, A. (2019). Altered body perception and comfort after stroke: An embodied interpretive phenomenological analysis. . https://doi.org/10.1177/1609406918819362

Stroke can cause changes to how the body is perceived, and survivors often experience altered sense of limb position, movement, sensation, weight, awareness, and pain. However, there is little literature capturing experiential accounts of these chang... Read More about Altered body perception and comfort after stroke: An embodied interpretive phenomenological analysis.

Crowdsourcing in health professions education: What radiography educators can learn from other disciplines (2018)
Journal Article
St John-Matthews, J., Newton, P. M., Grant, A. J., & Robinson, L. (2019). Crowdsourcing in health professions education: What radiography educators can learn from other disciplines. Radiography, 25(2), 164-169. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2018.11.006

© 2018 Objectives: Crowdsourcing works through an institution outsourcing a function normally performed by an employee or group of individuals. Within a crowdsource users, known as the crowd, form a community who voluntarily undertake a task which in... Read More about Crowdsourcing in health professions education: What radiography educators can learn from other disciplines.

Ambulance clinicians’ perceptions,assessment and management of frailty: Thematic analysis of focus groups (2018)
Journal Article
Green, J., Kirby, K., & Hope, S. (in press). Ambulance clinicians’ perceptions,assessment and management of frailty: Thematic analysis of focus groups. British Paramedic Journal, 3(3), 23-33. https://doi.org/10.29045/14784726.2018.12.3.3.23

Frailty is an increasingly relevant concept/diagnosis and ambulance services are well positioned to identify frailty and influence the ‘care pathways’ through which patients are directed (thereby influencing health outcomes. Throughout the South West... Read More about Ambulance clinicians’ perceptions,assessment and management of frailty: Thematic analysis of focus groups.

Does Lycra sleeve alter biomechanics of shoulder in people with post-stroke hemiplegia - A mechanistic study (2018)
Presentation / Conference
Kumar, P., Macleod, L., Mohan, P., Wheeler, W., & Wai Tse, G. (2018, October). Does Lycra sleeve alter biomechanics of shoulder in people with post-stroke hemiplegia - A mechanistic study. Poster presented at British Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (BAPIO) conference, Bristol, England

Abstract Introduction Glenohumeral subluxation (GHS) is reported in up to 81% of patients with stroke. Our previous studies found that a Lycra sleeve can reduce acromion-greater tuberosity distance (used for assessment of GHS) in people with chronic... Read More about Does Lycra sleeve alter biomechanics of shoulder in people with post-stroke hemiplegia - A mechanistic study.

A qualitative evaluation of the appropriateness, validity, acceptability, feasibility and interpretability of the Bristol Impact of Hypermobility (BIoH) questionnaire (2018)
Journal Article
Manns, S., Cramp, F., Lewis, R., Clark, E. M., & Palmer, S. (2018). A qualitative evaluation of the appropriateness, validity, acceptability, feasibility and interpretability of the Bristol Impact of Hypermobility (BIoH) questionnaire. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 38, 69-76. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msksp.2018.10.002

© 2018 Elsevier Ltd Background: The Bristol Impact of Hypermobility (BIoH) questionnaire is a condition-specific patient-reported outcome measure developed for adults with Joint Hypermobility Syndrome (JHS). It has previously demonstrated strong conc... Read More about A qualitative evaluation of the appropriateness, validity, acceptability, feasibility and interpretability of the Bristol Impact of Hypermobility (BIoH) questionnaire.

Keeping physically active with rheumatoid arthritis: semi-structured interviews to explore patient perspectives, experiences and strategies (2018)
Journal Article
Thomas, R., Hewlett, S., Swales, C., & Cramp, F. (2019). Keeping physically active with rheumatoid arthritis: semi-structured interviews to explore patient perspectives, experiences and strategies. Physiotherapy, 105(3), 378-384. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physio.2018.09.001

© 2018 Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Background: Regular physical activity is safe and beneficial for people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) but the majority of people with RA are less active than the general population and have a higher risk of... Read More about Keeping physically active with rheumatoid arthritis: semi-structured interviews to explore patient perspectives, experiences and strategies.

An overview and evaluation of the 'Stand Up and Be Heard' workshops for student fear of public speaking (2018)
Presentation / Conference
Grieve, R. (2018, September). An overview and evaluation of the 'Stand Up and Be Heard' workshops for student fear of public speaking. Presented at Higher Education Academy (HEA), NET2018, Cambridge University, Cambridge, England

This paper will present the background, outline and evaluation of an educational innovation on the conference theme of educational enhancement. The “Stand Up and Be Heard" workshops for student fear of public speaking developed from a single workshop... Read More about An overview and evaluation of the 'Stand Up and Be Heard' workshops for student fear of public speaking.

The psychological experience of acquiring a communication impairment and the therapeutic implications (2018)
Thesis
Adams, R. The psychological experience of acquiring a communication impairment and the therapeutic implications. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1491164

There is little research exploring the psychological experience of acquiring a CI (communication impairment) in adulthood, possibly due to a perception that people with a CI are unable to participate in an interview (Bronken, Kirkecold, Martinsen, W... Read More about The psychological experience of acquiring a communication impairment and the therapeutic implications.

A personal experience of performing a systematic literature review (2018)
Journal Article
Bonfield, M., Fearnside, L., & Cramp, F. (2018). A personal experience of performing a systematic literature review. Journal of Allied Health, 47(3), 167-171

This paper describes the personal experience of two novice reviewers in developing and conducting a systematic literature review (SLR) in the field of medical ultrasound. The review was performed as part of a PhD study by the first author, which requ... Read More about A personal experience of performing a systematic literature review.

Staying Strong: Exploring experiences of depression and anxiety in Black Caribbean women in the UK (2018)
Thesis
Graham, R. Staying Strong: Exploring experiences of depression and anxiety in Black Caribbean women in the UK. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/862970

The image of the Strong Black Woman (SBW) is a western cultural construct that depicts Black women as strong, self-reliant, independent, yet nurturing and self-sacrificing, putting others’ needs before their own. Research in the US has indicated that... Read More about Staying Strong: Exploring experiences of depression and anxiety in Black Caribbean women in the UK.

What they thought then and how they think now: A qualitative exploration of the lived experience of adult adoptees of closed childhood adoptions and their significant relationships (2018)
Thesis
Outerbridge, J. What they thought then and how they think now: A qualitative exploration of the lived experience of adult adoptees of closed childhood adoptions and their significant relationships. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1491199

Abstract This study explored the lived experience of adoptees of closed adoptions and their experiences in significant relationships. Closed adoption is when biological and adoptive parents have no information about each other, the adopted child i... Read More about What they thought then and how they think now: A qualitative exploration of the lived experience of adult adoptees of closed childhood adoptions and their significant relationships.

The experiences of women receiving brachytherapy for cervical cancer: A systematic literature review (2018)
Journal Article
Humphrey, P., Bennett, C., & Cramp, F. (2018). The experiences of women receiving brachytherapy for cervical cancer: A systematic literature review. Radiography, 24(4), 396-403. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2018.06.002

© 2018 The College of Radiographers Objectives: To determine women's experiences of brachytherapy for cervical cancer. Key findings: Nineteen studies were included for data extraction/synthesis. Twelve studies focussed on psychological issues, seven... Read More about The experiences of women receiving brachytherapy for cervical cancer: A systematic literature review.

Combining a psychological intervention with physiotherapy: A systematic review to determine the effect on physical function and quality of life for adults with chronic pain (2018)
Journal Article
Wilson, S., & Cramp, F. A. (2018). Combining a psychological intervention with physiotherapy: A systematic review to determine the effect on physical function and quality of life for adults with chronic pain. Physical Therapy Reviews, 23(3), 214-226. https://doi.org/10.1080/10833196.2018.1483550

© 2018, © 2018 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group. Background: Chronic pain affects approximately 28 million people in the UK. It does not always respond to conventional curative treatments and can have a devastating impact on an... Read More about Combining a psychological intervention with physiotherapy: A systematic review to determine the effect on physical function and quality of life for adults with chronic pain.

The impact of hypermobility spectrum disorders on musculoskeletal tissue stiffness: an exploration using strain elastography (2018)
Journal Article
Alsiri, N., Al-Obaidi, S., Asbeutah, A., Almandeel, M., & Palmer, S. (2019). The impact of hypermobility spectrum disorders on musculoskeletal tissue stiffness: an exploration using strain elastography. Clinical Rheumatology, 38(1), 85-95. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10067-018-4193-0

© 2018, International League of Associations for Rheumatology (ILAR). Hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSDs) are conditions associated with chronic joint pain and laxity. HSD’s diagnostic approach is highly subjective, its validity is not well studi... Read More about The impact of hypermobility spectrum disorders on musculoskeletal tissue stiffness: an exploration using strain elastography.

The RADSearching Group: A community for all radiography learners (2018)
Presentation / Conference
Woodley, J., St. John-Matthews, J., King, S., Bennett, C., & Chianese, J. (2018, July). The RADSearching Group: A community for all radiography learners. Poster presented at UK Radiological and Radiation Oncology Congress, Liverpool, England

Background This poster will report on an initiative carried out by several academics and their students to embed research more firmly into the curriculum. This came about as a result of internal funding for teaching and learning innovation at the a... Read More about The RADSearching Group: A community for all radiography learners.

The links between Generalized Joint Laxity and the incidence, prevalence and severity of limb injuries related to physical exercise: a systematic literature review (2018)
Journal Article
Tingle, A., Bennett, O., Wallis, A., & Palmer, S. (2018). The links between Generalized Joint Laxity and the incidence, prevalence and severity of limb injuries related to physical exercise: a systematic literature review. Physical Therapy Reviews, 23(4-5), 259-272. https://doi.org/10.1080/10833196.2018.1481626

© 2018, © 2018 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group. Background: Generalized Joint Laxity (GJL) is a significant risk factor for lower limb injury incidence and prevalence in sporting populations. However, the links with upper limb... Read More about The links between Generalized Joint Laxity and the incidence, prevalence and severity of limb injuries related to physical exercise: a systematic literature review.

The psychosocial impact of Joint Hypermobility Syndrome and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (Hypermobility Type): A qualitative interview study (2018)
Presentation / Conference
Bennett, S., Walsh, N., Moss, T., & Palmer, S. (2018, June). The psychosocial impact of Joint Hypermobility Syndrome and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (Hypermobility Type): A qualitative interview study. Poster presented at The European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) conference, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Background: Existing research examining those with Joint Hypermobility Syndrome (JHS) and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (Hypermobility Type) (EDS-HT) has predominately focused on factors such as pain, range of movement and physical function. However psychos... Read More about The psychosocial impact of Joint Hypermobility Syndrome and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (Hypermobility Type): A qualitative interview study.