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Virtual wards for people with frailty: What works, for whom, how and why—a rapid realist review (2024)
Journal Article
Westby, M., Ijaz, S., Savović, J., McLeod, H., Dawson, S., Welsh, T., …Bradley, N. (2024). Virtual wards for people with frailty: What works, for whom, how and why—a rapid realist review. Age and Ageing, 53(3), Article afae039. https://doi.org/10.1093/ageing/afae039

Virtual wards (VWs) deliver multidisciplinary care at home to people with frailty who are at high risk of a crisis or in crisis, aiming to mitigate the risk of acute hospital admission. Different VW models exist, and evidence of effectiveness is inco... Read More about Virtual wards for people with frailty: What works, for whom, how and why—a rapid realist review.

Development of the intelligent knee osteoarthritis lifestyle app: A person-based approach (2024)
Journal Article
Stevenson, R. D. M., Chowdhury, E. A., Inza, V. B., Western, M. J., Walsh, N. E., Jones, S. L., & Bilzon, J. L. J. (2024). Development of the intelligent knee osteoarthritis lifestyle app: A person-based approach. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 25(1), Article 189. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-024-07313-4

Background: Knee osteoarthritis is one of the most prevalent long term health conditions globally. Exercise and physical activity are now widely recognised to significantly reduce joint pain, improve physical function and quality of life in patients... Read More about Development of the intelligent knee osteoarthritis lifestyle app: A person-based approach.

First contact physiotherapy: An evaluation of clinical effectiveness and costs (2024)
Journal Article
Walsh, N., Halls, S., Thomas, R., Berry, A., Liddiard, C., Cupples, M. E., …Williams, P. (in press). First contact physiotherapy: An evaluation of clinical effectiveness and costs. British Journal of General Practice, BJGP.2023.0560. https://doi.org/10.3399/bjgp.2023.0560

Background: First Contact Physiotherapy Practitioners (FCPPs) are embedded within general practice, providing expert assessment, diagnosis and management plans for patients with musculoskeletal disorders (MSKDs), without the prior need for GP consult... Read More about First contact physiotherapy: An evaluation of clinical effectiveness and costs.

Improving patients’ experiences of diagnosis and treatment of vertebral fracture: Co-production of knowledge sharing resources (2024)
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Bennett, S. E., Gooberman-Hill, R., Clark, E. M., Paskins, Z., Walsh, N., & Drew, S. (2024). Improving patients’ experiences of diagnosis and treatment of vertebral fracture: Co-production of knowledge sharing resources. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 25(1), Article 165. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-024-07281-9

Background: Osteoporosis involves changes to bones that makes them prone to fracture. The most common osteoporotic fracture is vertebral, in which one or more spinal vertebrae collapse. People with vertebral fracture are at high risk of further fract... Read More about Improving patients’ experiences of diagnosis and treatment of vertebral fracture: Co-production of knowledge sharing resources.

Understanding paramedic work in general practice in the UK: A rapid realist synthesis (2024)
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Stott, H., Goodenough, T., Jagosh, J., Gibson, A., Harris, N., Liddiard, C., …Voss, S. (2024). Understanding paramedic work in general practice in the UK: A rapid realist synthesis. BMC Primary Care, 25(1), Article 32. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-024-02271-1

Background: General practice in the UK is under substantial pressure and practices are increasingly including paramedics as part of their workforce. Little is known about how different models of paramedic working may affect successful implementation... Read More about Understanding paramedic work in general practice in the UK: A rapid realist synthesis.

A qualitative investigation of the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme in primary care (2024)
Journal Article
Jones, B., Anchors, Z., Voss, S., & Walsh, N. (in press). A qualitative investigation of the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme in primary care. British Journal of General Practice, https://doi.org/10.3399/bjgp.2023.0433

Background: The Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) aims to recruit 26,000 additional staff into general practice by 2024, intending to increase patient access to appointments. Despite the potential benefits of integrating ARRS practitioners... Read More about A qualitative investigation of the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme in primary care.

Optimising the implementation of evidence-based osteoarthritis guidelines in primary care: Development of a Knowledge Mobilisation Toolkit (2024)
Journal Article
Swaithes, L., Paskins, Z., Finney, A., Walsh, N., Skrybant, M., Mallen, C., & Dziedzic, K. (in press). Optimising the implementation of evidence-based osteoarthritis guidelines in primary care: Development of a Knowledge Mobilisation Toolkit. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joca.2024.01.003

Objective: Implementing clinical guidelines for osteoarthritis (OA) in primary care is complex. Whilst international guidelines detail what best practice for OA looks like, little is known about how this is best implemented. Limited resources are ava... Read More about Optimising the implementation of evidence-based osteoarthritis guidelines in primary care: Development of a Knowledge Mobilisation Toolkit.

From sceptic to believer: Acceptability of cognitive muscular therapy TM, a new intervention for knee osteoarthritis (2023)
Journal Article
Ghio, D., Brookes, N., Preece, S., & Walsh, N. (2023). From sceptic to believer: Acceptability of cognitive muscular therapy TM, a new intervention for knee osteoarthritis. Musculoskeletal Care, 21(4), 1639-1650. https://doi.org/10.1002/msc.1842

Background: Cognitive Muscular TherapyTM (CMT) is an integrated behavioural intervention developed for knee osteoarthritis. CMT teaches patients to reconceptualise the condition, integrates muscle biofeedback and aims to reduce muscle overactivity, b... Read More about From sceptic to believer: Acceptability of cognitive muscular therapy TM, a new intervention for knee osteoarthritis.

Patient access to first contact practitioner physiotherapists in the UK: A national survey (2023)
Journal Article
Lamb, K., Comer, C., Walsh, N., & McHugh, G. (2023). Patient access to first contact practitioner physiotherapists in the UK: A national survey. Musculoskeletal Care, 21(4), 1554-1562. https://doi.org/10.1002/msc.1834

Background: First Contact Practice Physiotherapists (FCPPs) offer expert care for patients with musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions in Primary Care, usually within GP practices. This is a rapidly expanding area of practice endorsed by NHS England, the C... Read More about Patient access to first contact practitioner physiotherapists in the UK: A national survey.

Systematic co-development and testing of a digital behaviour change intervention for osteoarthritis and physical activity: Theoretical mapping and acceptability study (2023)
Journal Article
Berry, A., McCabe, C. S., Muir, S., & Walsh, N. (2023). Systematic co-development and testing of a digital behaviour change intervention for osteoarthritis and physical activity: Theoretical mapping and acceptability study. Digital Health, 9, https://doi.org/10.1177/20552076231204425

Objective: 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 Systematic co-development and testing of a digital behaviour change intervention for osteoarthritis and physical activity: Theoretical mapping and acceptability study.

Access to first contact physiotherapy appointments in primary care: A scoping review (2023)
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Lamb, K., Walsh, N., Comer, C., & McHugh, G. (2023). Access to first contact physiotherapy appointments in primary care: A scoping review. Musculoskeletal Care, 21(4), 1182-1194. https://doi.org/10.1002/msc.1798

Background: First Contact Physiotherapy (FCP) is part of the drive to increase General Practice (GP) capacity by providing access to expert musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapists in GP surgeries. For the FCP model to provide effective MSK care at the... Read More about Access to first contact physiotherapy appointments in primary care: A scoping review.

Access to first contact physiotherapy appointments in primary care (2023)
Journal Article
K, L., C, C., N, W., & G, M. (2023). Access to first contact physiotherapy appointments in primary care. Musculoskeletal Care, 21(4), 1182-1194

Background: First Contact Physiotherapy (FCP) is part of the drive to increase General Practice (GP) capacity, by providing access to expert musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapists in GP surgeries. For the FCP model to provide effective MSK care at th... Read More about Access to first contact physiotherapy appointments in primary care.

Adaptation and implementation of a shared decision-making tool from one health context to another: Partnership approach using mixed methods (2023)
Journal Article
Turnbull, S., Walsh, N. E., & Moore, A. J. (2023). Adaptation and implementation of a shared decision-making tool from one health context to another: Partnership approach using mixed methods. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 25, Article e42551. https://doi.org/10.2196/42551

Background: Osteoarthritis is a leading cause of pain and disability. Knee osteoarthritis accounts for nearly four-fifths of the burden of osteoarthritis internationally, and 10% of adults in the United Kingdom have the condition. Shared decision-mak... Read More about Adaptation and implementation of a shared decision-making tool from one health context to another: Partnership approach using mixed methods.

The emergent UK drug dependency and opioid addiction debate: Implications for physiotherapy independent prescribers (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Mullan, J., Smithson, J., Walsh, N., & Frampton, I. (2023, June). The emergent UK drug dependency and opioid addiction debate: Implications for physiotherapy independent prescribers. Poster presented at World Physiotherapy Congress, 2023, Dubai

Background: Legislative change in the UK in 2013, enabled physiotherapists holding a post graduate non-medical prescribing qualification to independently prescribe certain drugs that assist in patient management. Prescribing in physiotherapy is highl... Read More about The emergent UK drug dependency and opioid addiction debate: Implications for physiotherapy independent prescribers.

Role adaption as physiotherapy independent prescribers in primary care in the UK (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Mullan, J., Smithson, J., Walsh, N., & Frampton, I. (2023, June). Role adaption as physiotherapy independent prescribers in primary care in the UK. Poster presented at World Physiotherapy Congress, 2023, Dubai

Background: Legislative change in the UK in 2013, enabled physiotherapists holding a post graduate non-medical prescribing qualification to independently prescribe certain drugs that assist in patient management. Independent prescribing by physiother... Read More about Role adaption as physiotherapy independent prescribers in primary care in the UK.

P101 Understanding first contact physiotherapists experiences of remote consultations in primary care (2023)
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Walsh, N., Jones, B. E., Thomas, R., & Anchors, Z. (2023). P101 Understanding first contact physiotherapists experiences of remote consultations in primary care. Rheumatology, 62(Supplement_2), https://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/kead104.142

Background/Aims First Contact Physiotherapists (FCPs) assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting with musculoskeletal disorders in primary care, without the need for prior GP consultation. Prior to COVID-19 almost every consultation was conducte... Read More about P101 Understanding first contact physiotherapists experiences of remote consultations in primary care.

The experiences of physiotherapy independent prescribing in primary care: Implications for practice (2023)
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Mullan, J., Smithson, J., Walsh, N., & Frampton, I. (2023). The experiences of physiotherapy independent prescribing in primary care: Implications for practice. Primary Health Care Research and Development, 24, e28. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1463423623000142

AIM: To explore the experiences of musculoskeletal (MSk) physiotherapy independent prescribing in primary care from the perspectives of physiotherapists and General Practitioners (GPs) and identify the implications these have for contemporary physiot... Read More about The experiences of physiotherapy independent prescribing in primary care: Implications for practice.

Development of evidence-based guidelines for the treatment and management of periprosthetic hip infection: The inform guidelines (2023)
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Moore, A. J., Wylde, V., Whitehouse, M. R., Beswick, A. D., Walsh, N. E., Jameson, C., & Blom, A. W. (2023). Development of evidence-based guidelines for the treatment and management of periprosthetic hip infection: The inform guidelines. Bone & Joint Open, 4(4), 226-233. https://doi.org/10.1302/2633-1462.44.BJO-2022-0155.R1

Aims Periprosthetic hip-joint infection is a multifaceted and highly detrimental outcome for patients and clinicians. The incidence of prosthetic joint infection reported within two years of primary hip arthroplasty ranges from 0.8% to 2.1%. Costs of... Read More about Development of evidence-based guidelines for the treatment and management of periprosthetic hip infection: The inform guidelines.

Optimising management of complex regional pain syndrome to improve clinical outcomes throughout the therapy care pathway in England: Protocol for a qualitative interview and observational study with patients and clinicians (2023)
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Coggins, J., McCabe, C., Walsh, N., Pearson, J., Rolls, C., Collins, C., & Llewellyn, A. (2023). Optimising management of complex regional pain syndrome to improve clinical outcomes throughout the therapy care pathway in England: Protocol for a qualitative interview and observational study with patients and clinicians. Musculoskeletal Care, 21(3), 871-877. https://doi.org/10.1002/msc.1764

Introduction: Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a disabling and distressing chronic pain condition characterised by a range of sensory, motor, autonomic and trophic symptoms. Guidelines recommend early referral for therapies that promote movem... Read More about Optimising management of complex regional pain syndrome to improve clinical outcomes throughout the therapy care pathway in England: Protocol for a qualitative interview and observational study with patients and clinicians.

The impact of remote consultations on the health and wellbeing of first contact physiotherapists in primary care: A mixed methods study (2023)
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Anchors, Z., Jones, B., Thomas, R., Berry, A., & Walsh, N. (2023). The impact of remote consultations on the health and wellbeing of first contact physiotherapists in primary care: A mixed methods study. Musculoskeletal Care, 21(3), 655-666. 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.

Development and validation of multivariable prediction models for in-hospital death, 30-day death, and change in residence after hip fracture surgery and the 'stratify-hip' algorithm (2023)
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Goubar, A., Martin, F. C., Sackley, C., Foster, N. E., Ayis, S., Gregson, C. L., …Sheehan, K. J. (2023). Development and validation of multivariable prediction models for in-hospital death, 30-day death, and change in residence after hip fracture surgery and the 'stratify-hip' algorithm. Journals of Gerontology, Series A, 78(9), 1659-1668. https://doi.org/10.1093/gerona/glad053

To develop and validate the stratify-hip algorithm (multivariable prediction models to predict those at low, medium, and high risk across in-hospital death, 30-day death, and residence change after hip fracture). Multivariable Fine-Gray and logistic... Read More about Development and validation of multivariable prediction models for in-hospital death, 30-day death, and change in residence after hip fracture surgery and the 'stratify-hip' algorithm.

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?.

The challenges of managing Complex Regional Pain Syndrome throughout the care pathway - reporting therapists' perspectives (2022)
Presentation / Conference
Coggins, J., McCabe, C., Walsh, N., Pearon, J., Rolls, C., Collins, C., & Llewellyn, A. (2022, September). The challenges of managing Complex Regional Pain Syndrome throughout the care pathway - reporting therapists' perspectives. Poster presented at International Association for the Study of Pain 2022 World Congress on Pain, Toronto, Canada

Background and Aims Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a severe chronic pain condition which usually occurs following limb trauma[1] and causes significant burden to individuals and society. The UK has a small number of specialist CRPS centres... Read More about The challenges of managing Complex Regional Pain Syndrome throughout the care pathway - reporting therapists' perspectives.

Benefits of realist evaluation for rapidly changing health service delivery (2022)
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Jagosh, J., Stott, H., Halls, S., Thomas, R., Liddiard, C., Cupples, M., …Walsh, N. E. (2022). Benefits of realist evaluation for rapidly changing health service delivery. BMJ Open, 12(7), e060347. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2021-060347

Realist evaluation is a methodology that addresses the questions: 'what works, for whom, in which circumstances, and how?'. In this approach, programme theories are developed and tested against available evidence. However, when complex interventions... Read More about Benefits of realist evaluation for rapidly changing health service delivery.

A feasibility randomised controlled trial of a Fibromyalgia self-management programme for adults in a community setting with a nested qualitative study (FALCON) (2022)
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Pearson, J., Coggins, J., Derham, S., Russell, J., Walsh, N. E., Lenguerrand, E., …Cramp, F. (2022). A feasibility randomised controlled trial of a Fibromyalgia self-management programme for adults in a community setting with a nested qualitative study (FALCON). BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 23, Article 656. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-022-05529-w

Background: Fibromyalgia is a condition associated with widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue and sleep problems. Fibromyalgia treatment guidelines recommend non-pharmacological interventions and the development of self-management skills. An examp... Read More about A feasibility randomised controlled trial of a Fibromyalgia self-management programme for adults in a community setting with a nested qualitative study (FALCON).

Effect of inpatient rehabilitation treatment ingredients on functioning, quality of life, length of stay, discharge destination, and mortality among older adults with unplanned admission: An overview review (2022)
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Lambe, K., Guerra, S., Salazar de Pablo, G., Ayis, S., Cameron, I., Foster, N., …Sheehan, K. (2022). Effect of inpatient rehabilitation treatment ingredients on functioning, quality of life, length of stay, discharge destination, and mortality among older adults with unplanned admission: An overview review. BMC Geriatrics, 22(1), Article 501. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-022-03169-2

Background: To synthesise the evidence for the effectiveness of inpatient rehabilitation treatment ingredients (versus any comparison) on functioning, quality of life, length of stay, discharge destination, and mortality among older adults with an un... Read More about Effect of inpatient rehabilitation treatment ingredients on functioning, quality of life, length of stay, discharge destination, and mortality among older adults with unplanned admission: An overview review.

Leaving no one behind: Interventions and outcomes of the COVID-19 vaccine maximising uptake programme (2022)
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Berrou, I., Hamilton, K., Cook, C., Armour, C., Hughes, S., Hancock, J., …Walsh, N. (2022). Leaving no one behind: Interventions and outcomes of the COVID-19 vaccine maximising uptake programme. Vaccines, 10(6), 840. https://doi.org/10.3390/vaccines10060840

The devastating impact of COVID-19 on individuals and communities has accelerated the development of vaccines and the deployment of ambitious vaccination programmes to reduce the risks of infection, infection transmission and symptom severity. Howeve... Read More about Leaving no one behind: Interventions and outcomes of the COVID-19 vaccine maximising uptake programme.

Allied healthcare professionals interventions for complex regional pain syndrome - which work? A systematic review of the literature (2022)
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Friend, G., Walsh, N., & Llewellyn, A. (2022). Allied healthcare professionals interventions for complex regional pain syndrome - which work? A systematic review of the literature. Rheumatology, 61(S1), Article keac133.285. https://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/keac133.285

Background/Aims Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a severe chronic pain condition which usually occurs following limb trauma. Also associated with a range of signs and symptoms, including limb oedema, sensitivity to touch, skin colour and tem... Read More about Allied healthcare professionals interventions for complex regional pain syndrome - which work? A systematic review of the literature.

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.

A new integrated behavioural intervention for knee osteoarthritis: Development and pilot study (2021)
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Preece, S. J., Brookes, N., Williams, A. E., Jones, R. K., Starbuck, C., Jones, A., & Walsh, N. E. (2021). A new integrated behavioural intervention for knee osteoarthritis: Development and pilot study. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 22(1), Article 526. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-021-04389-0

Background: Exercise-based approaches have been a cornerstone of physiotherapy management of knee osteoarthritis for many years. However, clinical effects are considered small to modest and the need for continued adherence identified as a barrier to... Read More about A new integrated behavioural intervention for knee osteoarthritis: Development and pilot study.

Developing a self-management intervention to manage hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD) and hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS): An analysis informed by behaviour change theory (2021)
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Bennett, S. E., Walsh, N., Moss, T., & Palmer, S. (2022). Developing a self-management intervention to manage hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD) and hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS): An analysis informed by behaviour change theory. Disability and Rehabilitation, 44(18), 5231-5240. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2021.1933618

Purpose: Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSD) and Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) are heritable connective tissue disorders associated with joint instability and pain, but with scant guidance for supporting patients. The aim was to determ... Read More about Developing a self-management intervention to manage hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD) and hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS): An analysis informed by behaviour change theory.

Patient view of the advanced practitioner (AP) role in primary care: A realist-informed synthesis (2021)
Journal Article
Morris, L., Moule, P., Pearson, J., Foster, D., & Walsh, N. (2021). Patient view of the advanced practitioner (AP) role in primary care: A realist-informed synthesis. Musculoskeletal Care, 19(4), 462-472. https://doi.org/10.1002/msc.1554

Background: Approximately 30% of general practitioner consultations are due to musculoskeletal disorders (MSKDs). Physiotherapists are trained to assess, diagnose and treat a range of MSKDs, and could provide the first point of contact for primary ca... Read More about Patient view of the advanced practitioner (AP) role in primary care: A realist-informed synthesis.

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.

Understanding the acceptability of delivering a Fibromyalgia Self-Management Programme in the community (FALCON): Qualitative findings (2020)
Presentation / Conference
Pearson, J., Coggins, J., Derham, S., Russell, J., Walsh, N., & Cramp, F. (2020, November). Understanding the acceptability of delivering a Fibromyalgia Self-Management Programme in the community (FALCON): Qualitative findings. Presented at Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, Online

Purpose: Fibromyalgia (FM) is a complex long-term condition affecting up to 5.4% of the UK population. It is associated with chronic widespread pain, fatigue, stiffness, sleep problems, memory and concentration difficulties, and irritable bowel syndr... Read More about Understanding the acceptability of delivering a Fibromyalgia Self-Management Programme in the community (FALCON): Qualitative findings.

Facilitating activity and self-management for people with arthritic knee, hip or lower back pain (FASA): A cluster randomised controlled trial (2020)
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Walsh, N., Jones, L., Phillips, S., Thomas, R., Odondi, L., Palmer, S., …Hurley, M. (2020). Facilitating activity and self-management for people with arthritic knee, hip or lower back pain (FASA): A cluster randomised controlled trial. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 50, Article 102271. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msksp.2020.102271

Chronic musculoskeletal pain including osteoarthritis (OA) can significantly limit the functional independence of individuals. The spine and hip and knee are predominantly affected; management guidelines for each recommend exercise and education to s... Read More about Facilitating activity and self-management for people with arthritic knee, hip or lower back pain (FASA): A cluster randomised controlled trial.

A systematic review of non-pharmacologic interventions to reduce anxiety in adults in advance of diagnostic imaging procedures (2020)
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King, S., Woodley, J., & Walsh, N. (2021). A systematic review of non-pharmacologic interventions to reduce anxiety in adults in advance of diagnostic imaging procedures. Radiography, 27(2), 688-697. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2020.09.018

© 2020 The College of Radiographers Objectives: Anticipation of a diagnostic imaging (DI) procedure, particularly one involving advanced technology, can provoke feelings of anxiety in patients. Anxiolytics (anxiety reducing drugs) can be used to redu... Read More about A systematic review of non-pharmacologic interventions to reduce anxiety in adults in advance of diagnostic imaging procedures.

Patient acceptability of the physiotherapy first contact practitioner role in primary care: A realist informed qualitative study (2020)
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Morris, L., Moule, P., Pearson, J., Foster, D., & Walsh, N. (2021). Patient acceptability of the physiotherapy first contact practitioner role in primary care: A realist informed qualitative study. Musculoskeletal Care, 19(1), 38-51. https://doi.org/10.1002/msc.1505

Background: Approximately 30% of general practitioner (GP) consultations are due to musculoskeletal disorders (MSKDs). Physiotherapists are trained to assess, diagnose and treat MSKDs and provide an alternative to GP consultation for primary care pat... Read More about Patient acceptability of the physiotherapy first contact practitioner role in primary care: A realist informed qualitative study.

A feasibility randomised controlled trial of a fibromyalgia self-management programme in a community setting with a nested qualitative study (FALCON): Study protocol (2020)
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Pearson, J., Coggins, J., Lenguerrand, E., Derham, S., Russell, J., Walsh, N. E., & Cramp, F. (2021). A feasibility randomised controlled trial of a fibromyalgia self-management programme in a community setting with a nested qualitative study (FALCON): Study protocol. Musculoskeletal Care, 19(1), 59-66. https://doi.org/10.1002/msc.1509

Background: Fibromyalgia (FM) is a complex long-term condition associated with chronic widespread pain, fatigue, sleep problems, memory and concentration difficulties and irritable bowel syndrome. Current guidelines for the treatment of FM recommend... Read More about A feasibility randomised controlled trial of a fibromyalgia self-management programme in a community setting with a nested qualitative study (FALCON): Study protocol.

Beliefs, motives and gains associated with physical activity in people with osteoarthritis (2020)
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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.

Promoting engagement in physical activity in early rheumatoid arthritis: A proof‐of‐concept intervention study (2020)
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Cramp, F., Thomas, R., Haase, A. M., Domaille, M., Manns, S., Swales, C., …Walsh, N. E. (2020). Promoting engagement in physical activity in early rheumatoid arthritis: A proof‐of‐concept intervention study. Musculoskeletal Care, 18(4), 487-500. https://doi.org/10.1002/msc.1493

Objective(s): The aim of this study is to test the feasibility and acceptability of promoting engagement in physical activity in early rheumatoid arthritis (PEPA-RA) to inform a future trial. Design: A ‘proof of concept’ study was carried out. Sett... Read More about Promoting engagement in physical activity in early rheumatoid arthritis: A proof‐of‐concept intervention study.

Fibromyalgia self‐management: Mapping the behaviour change techniques used in a practice‐based programme (2020)
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Pearson, J., Whale, K., Walsh, N. E., Derham, S., Russell, J., & Cramp, F. (2020). Fibromyalgia self‐management: Mapping the behaviour change techniques used in a practice‐based programme. Musculoskeletal Care, 18(3), 372-382. https://doi.org/10.1002/msc.1470

Background: Fibromyalgia (FM) is a complex long-term condition associated with pain, fatigue and concentration difficulties. There is limited robust evidence for the effectiveness of pharmacological treatments for FM, with current guidelines recommen... Read More about Fibromyalgia self‐management: Mapping the behaviour change techniques used in a practice‐based programme.

Mixed methods study of clinicians' perspectives on barriers to implementation of treat to target in psoriatic arthritis (2020)
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Dures, E., Taylor, J., Shepperd, S., Mukherjee, S., Robson, J., Vlaev, I., …Coates, L. C. (2020). Mixed methods study of clinicians' perspectives on barriers to implementation of treat to target in psoriatic arthritis. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, 79(8), 1031-1036. https://doi.org/10.1136/annrheumdis-2020-217301

Objectives: In treat to target (T2T), the patient is treated to reach and maintain specified and sequentially measured goals, such as remission or low disease activity. T2T in psoriatic arthritis (PsA) has demonstrated improved clinical and patient-r... Read More about Mixed methods study of clinicians' perspectives on barriers to implementation of treat to target in psoriatic arthritis.

Provision of first contact physiotherapy in primary care across the UK: A survey of the service (2020)
Journal Article
Halls, S., Thomas, R., Stott, H., Cupples, M. E., Kersten, P., Cramp, F., …Walsh, N. (2020). Provision of first contact physiotherapy in primary care across the UK: A survey of the service. Physiotherapy, 108, 2-9. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physio.2020.04.005

Background: First Contact Physiotherapy (FCP) is an emerging model of care whereby a specialist physiotherapist located within general practice undertakes the first patient assessment, diagnosis and management without a prior GP consultation. Despite... Read More about Provision of first contact physiotherapy in primary care across the UK: A survey of the service.

Treat-to-target in PsA: methods and necessity (2020)
Journal Article
Dures, E., Shepperd, S., Mukherjee, S., Robson, J., Vlaev, I., Walsh, N., & Coates, L. C. (2020). Treat-to-target in PsA: methods and necessity. RMD Open, 6(1), Article e001083. https://doi.org/10.1136/rmdopen-2019-001083

© Author(s) (or their employer(s)) 2020. Re-use permitted under CC BY-NC. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ. With increasing recognition of the high burden and impact of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and the growing numbe... Read More about Treat-to-target in PsA: methods and necessity.

Understanding the psychosocial impact of Joint Hypermobility Syndrome and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Hypermobility Type: A qualitative interview study (2019)
Journal Article
Bennett, S., Walsh, N., Moss, T., & Palmer, S. (2021). Understanding the psychosocial impact of Joint Hypermobility Syndrome and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Hypermobility Type: A qualitative interview study. Disability and Rehabilitation, 43(6), 795-804. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2019.1641848

Purpose: Little attention has been paid to psychosocial factors in Joint Hypermobility Syndrome and Ehlers–Danlos Syndrome (hypermobility type). This study sought to identify the psychosocial impact by examining participants’ lived experiences; and i... Read More about Understanding the psychosocial impact of Joint Hypermobility Syndrome and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Hypermobility Type: A qualitative interview study.

Developing a group intervention to manage fatigue in rheumatoid arthritis through modifying physical activity (2019)
Journal Article
Salmon, V. E., Hewlett, S., Walsh, N. E., Kirwan, J. R., Morris, M., Urban, M., & Cramp, F. (2019). Developing a group intervention to manage fatigue in rheumatoid arthritis through modifying physical activity. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 20(1), 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-019-2558-4

© 2019 The Author(s). Background: Fatigue is a major symptom of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). There is some evidence that physical activity (PA) may be effective in reducing RA fatigue. However, few PA interventions have been designed to manage fatigue... Read More about Developing a group intervention to manage fatigue in rheumatoid arthritis through modifying physical activity.

The lived experience of Joint Hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes: a systematic review and thematic synthesis (2019)
Journal Article
Bennett, S. E., Walsh, N., Moss, T., & Palmer, S. (2019). The lived experience of Joint Hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes: a systematic review and thematic synthesis. Physical Therapy Reviews, 24(1-2), 12-28. https://doi.org/10.1080/10833196.2019.1590674

© 2019, © 2019 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group. Background: Joint Hypermobility Syndrome (JHS) and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) are heritable connective tissue disorders characterised by joint instability, pain, anxiety, depre... Read More about The lived experience of Joint Hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes: a systematic review and thematic synthesis.

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.

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.

Exercise interventions and patient beliefs for people with hip, knee or hip and knee osteoarthritis: A mixed methods review (2018)
Journal Article
Hurley, M., Dickson, K., Hallett, R., Grant, R., Hauari, H., Walsh, N., …Oliver, S. (2018). Exercise interventions and patient beliefs for people with hip, knee or hip and knee osteoarthritis: A mixed methods review. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2018(4), CD010842. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD010842.pub2

© 2018 The Cochrane Collaboration. Background: Chronic peripheral joint pain due to osteoarthritis (OA) is extremely prevalent and a major cause of physical dysfunction and psychosocial distress. Exercise is recommended to reduce joint pain and impro... Read More about Exercise interventions and patient beliefs for people with hip, knee or hip and knee osteoarthritis: A mixed methods review.

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.

Physical activity interventions for fatigue in rheumatoid arthritis: a systematic review (2017)
Journal Article
Salmon, V. E., Hewlett, S., Walsh, N., Kirwan, J. R., & Cramp, F. A. (2017). Physical activity interventions for fatigue in rheumatoid arthritis: a systematic review. Physical Therapy Reviews, 22(1-2), 12-22. https://doi.org/10.1080/10833196.2016.1277454

© 2017 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group. Background: Fatigue is a major symptom of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and the need for effective interventions is evident. Programmes based upon physical activity (PA) have been shown to i... Read More about Physical activity interventions for fatigue in rheumatoid arthritis: a systematic review.

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
Hurley, D. A., Murphy, L. C., Hayes, D., Hall, A. M., Toomey, E., McDonough, S. M., …Matthews, J. (2016). Using intervention mapping to develop a theory-driven, group-based complex intervention to support self-management of osteoarthritis and low back pain (SOLAS). Implementation Science, 11, Article 56. https://doi.org/10.1186/S13012-016-0418-2

© 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).

Community-based exercise and physical activity programmes led by exercise professionals for osteoarthritis (2016)
Journal Article
Walsh, N., Jordan, J. L., Babatunde, O. O., Powell, J., & Healey, E. L. (2016). Community-based exercise and physical activity programmes led by exercise professionals for osteoarthritis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2016(4), Article CD012166. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD012166

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.

Theory-driven group-based complex intervention to support self-management of osteoarthritis and low back pain in primary care physiotherapy: Protocol for a cluster randomised controlled feasibility trial (SOLAS) (2016)
Journal Article
Hurley, D. A., Hall, A. M., Currie-Murphy, L., Pincus, T., Kamper, S., Maher, C., …Matthews, J. (2016). Theory-driven group-based complex intervention to support self-management of osteoarthritis and low back pain in primary care physiotherapy: Protocol for a cluster randomised controlled feasibility trial (SOLAS). BMJ Open, 6(1), https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2015-010728

Introduction: International clinical guidelines consistently endorse the promotion of selfmanagement (SM), including physical activity for patients with chronic low back pain (CLBP) and osteoarthritis (OA). Patients frequently receive individual trea... Read More about Theory-driven group-based complex intervention to support self-management of osteoarthritis and low back pain in primary care physiotherapy: Protocol for a cluster randomised controlled feasibility trial (SOLAS).

Developing a web-based version of an exercise-based rehabilitation program for people with chronic knee and hip pain: A mixed methods study (2016)
Journal Article
Pearson, J., Walsh, N., Carter, D., Koskela, S., & Hurley, M. (2016). Developing a web-based version of an exercise-based rehabilitation program for people with chronic knee and hip pain: A mixed methods study. JMIR Research Protocols, 5(2), https://doi.org/10.2196/resprot.5446

Abstract Background: Osteoarthritis is highly prevalent and has enormous personal and socioeconomic impact. Enabling Self-management and Coping with Arthritic Pain through Exercise (ESCAPE-pain) is an integrated rehabilitation program that helps peo... Read More about Developing a web-based version of an exercise-based rehabilitation program for people with chronic knee and hip pain: A mixed methods study.

Physical activity engagement in early rheumatoid arthritis: a qualitative study to inform intervention development (2015)
Journal Article
Cramp, F., Walsh, N. E., Haase, A. M., Withall, J., Haase, A., Walsh, N., …Cramp, F. (. (2016). Physical activity engagement in early rheumatoid arthritis: a qualitative study to inform intervention development. Physiotherapy, 102(3), 264-271. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physio.2015.07.002

© 2015 Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Background Physical activity (PA) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is lower than in the general population. PA can improve physical function in RA, decrease chronic inflammation and reduce pain, wit... Read More about Physical activity engagement in early rheumatoid arthritis: a qualitative study to inform intervention development.

What outcome measures are commonly used for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome clinical trials? A systematic review of the literature (2015)
Journal Article
McCabe, C., Walsh, N., Jones, L., Grieve, S., Grieve, S., Walsh, N., & McCabe, C. (2016). What outcome measures are commonly used for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome clinical trials? A systematic review of the literature. European Journal of Pain, 20(3), 331-340. https://doi.org/10.1002/ejp.733

© 2015 European Pain Federation - EFIC®. Background and objective Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic pain condition, often triggered by trauma to a limb and characterized by sensory, motor, autonomic and trophic changes within the aff... Read More about What outcome measures are commonly used for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome clinical trials? A systematic review of the literature.

Development of a physical activity programme for people with recently diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis (2015)
Journal Article
Cramp, F. A., Withall, J., Haase, A., Walsh, N., Young, A., & Hewlett, S. (2015). Development of a physical activity programme for people with recently diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, 74(Supp 2), 1336. https://doi.org/10.1136/annrheumdis-2015-eular.1647

Background People with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are less physically active (PA) than the general population and lower PA levels are associated with work disability, reduced physical function and co-morbidities. This suggests an urgent need to identi... Read More about Development of a physical activity programme for people with recently diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis.

The impact of cortical remapping interventions on pain and disability in chronic low back pain: A systematic review (2015)
Journal Article
Palmer, S., McCabe, C. S., Walsh, N., Daffada, P. J., Walsh, N., McCabe, C., & Palmer, S. (2015). The impact of cortical remapping interventions on pain and disability in chronic low back pain: A systematic review. Physiotherapy, 101(1), 25-33. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physio.2014.07.002

© 2014 Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. Background: Cortical change, in the manner of cortical remapping is a common feature of and potential driver for chronic low back pain (CLBP). Novel interventions such as graded motor imagery (GMI) and mirro... Read More about The impact of cortical remapping interventions on pain and disability in chronic low back pain: A systematic review.

The potential use of physical activity to help manage fatigue in rheumatoid arthritis: Lessons from other long-term conditions (2014)
Journal Article
Salmon, V., Hewlett, S., Walsh, N., Kirwan, J. R., Urban, M., Morris, M., & Cramp, F. (. (2014). The potential use of physical activity to help manage fatigue in rheumatoid arthritis: Lessons from other long-term conditions. Rheumatology, 53(S1), i122. https://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/keu106.010

Background: Fatigue is a major symptom of RA and the need for effective interventions is evident. Programmes based upon physical activity (PA) have been shown to improve patient reported fatigue in other long term conditions (LTCs). To inform the dev... Read More about The potential use of physical activity to help manage fatigue in rheumatoid arthritis: Lessons from other long-term conditions.

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation as an adjunct to education and exercise for knee osteoarthritis: A randomized controlled trial (2014)
Journal Article
Cramp, F., Palmer, S., Domaille, M., Cramp, F. (., Walsh, N., Pollock, J., …Johnson, M. I. (2014). Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation as an adjunct to education and exercise for knee osteoarthritis: A randomized controlled trial. Arthritis Care and Research, 66(3), 387-394. https://doi.org/10.1002/acr.22147

Objective To determine the additional effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for knee osteoarthritis (OA) when combined with a group education and exercise program (knee group). Methods The study was a randomized, sham-controll... Read More about Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation as an adjunct to education and exercise for knee osteoarthritis: A randomized controlled trial.

Managing Osteoarthritis in Primary Care: Exploring Healthcare Professionals' Views on a Multiple-Joint Intervention Designed to Facilitate Self-Management (2014)
Journal Article
Patel, G., Walsh, N., & Gooberman-Hill, R. (2014). Managing Osteoarthritis in Primary Care: Exploring Healthcare Professionals' Views on a Multiple-Joint Intervention Designed to Facilitate Self-Management. Musculoskeletal Care, 12(4), 199-209. https://doi.org/10.1002/msc.1074

© 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. Aim: Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common musculoskeletal conditions and a major cause of chronic pain and disability. Self-management of OA through education and exercise are recommended as core treatments.... Read More about Managing Osteoarthritis in Primary Care: Exploring Healthcare Professionals' Views on a Multiple-Joint Intervention Designed to Facilitate Self-Management.

Exercise interventions and patient beliefs for people with chronic hip and knee pain: A mixed methods review (2013)
Journal Article
Cumming, J., Hauari, H., Hurley, M., Hurley, M., Dickson, K., Walsh, N., …Oliver, S. (2013). Exercise interventions and patient beliefs for people with chronic hip and knee pain: A mixed methods review. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2013(12), https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD010842

© 2013 The Cochrane Collaboration. This is the protocol for a review and there is no abstract. The objectives are as follows: Overarching objective: To improve our understanding of the complex inter-relationship between pain, psychosocial effects, ph... Read More about Exercise interventions and patient beliefs for people with chronic hip and knee pain: A mixed methods review.

Exercise and self-management for people with chronic knee, hip or lower back pain: A cluster randomised controlled trial of clinical and cost-effectiveness. Study protocol (2013)
Journal Article
Gooberman-Hill, R., Hampson, L., Cramp, F., Walsh, N., Cramp, F. (., Palmer, S., …Hurley, M. (2013). Exercise and self-management for people with chronic knee, hip or lower back pain: A cluster randomised controlled trial of clinical and cost-effectiveness. Study protocol. Physiotherapy, 99(4), 352-357. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physio.2012.09.002

Objectives: Chronic musculoskeletal pain and osteoarthritis can significantly limit the functional independence of individuals, and given that 25% of the population experience these problems, the socioeconomic impact is immense. Exercise and self-man... Read More about Exercise and self-management for people with chronic knee, hip or lower back pain: A cluster randomised controlled trial of clinical and cost-effectiveness. Study protocol.

Long-Term outcomes and costs of an integrated rehabilitation program for chronic knee pain: A pragmatic, cluster randomized, controlled trial (2012)
Journal Article
Hurley, M. V., Walsh, N., Mitchell, H., Nicholas, J., & Patel, A. (2012). Long-Term outcomes and costs of an integrated rehabilitation program for chronic knee pain: A pragmatic, cluster randomized, controlled trial. Arthritis and Rheumatism, 64(2), 238-247. https://doi.org/10.1002/acr.20642

Chronic joint pain is a major cause of pain and disability. Exercise and self-management have short-term benefits, but few studies follow participants for more than 6 months. We investigated the long-term (up to 30 months) clinical and cost effective... Read More about Long-Term outcomes and costs of an integrated rehabilitation program for chronic knee pain: A pragmatic, cluster randomized, controlled trial.

Feasibility of an exercise-based rehabilitation programme for chronic hip pain (2011)
Journal Article
Hurley, M. V., Bearne, L. M., Walsh, N., & Jessep, S. (2011). Feasibility of an exercise-based rehabilitation programme for chronic hip pain. Musculoskeletal Care, 9(3), 160-168. https://doi.org/10.1002/msc.209

Background: Chronic hip pain is prevalent and disabling and has considerable consequences for the individual, and health and social care. Evidence-based guidelines recommend that patients with chronic hip pain benefit from exercise, but these guideli... Read More about Feasibility of an exercise-based rehabilitation programme for chronic hip pain.

Health beliefs before and after participation on an exercised-based rehabilitation programme for chronic knee pain: Doing is believing (2010)
Journal Article
Hurley, M. V., Walsh, N., Bhavnani, V., Britten, N., & Stevenson, F. (2010). Health beliefs before and after participation on an exercised-based rehabilitation programme for chronic knee pain: Doing is believing. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 11(31), https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2474-11-31

Background. To explore the health beliefs, experiences, treatment and expectations of people with chronic knee pain, and investigate if, how and why these change after taking part on an integrated exercise-based rehabilitation programme - Enabling Se... Read More about Health beliefs before and after participation on an exercised-based rehabilitation programme for chronic knee pain: Doing is believing.

Long-term clinical benefits and costs of an integrated rehabilitation programme compared with outpatient physiotherapy for chronic knee pain (2009)
Journal Article
Hurley, M. V., Jessep, S. A., Walsh, N., & Ratcliffe, J. (2009). Long-term clinical benefits and costs of an integrated rehabilitation programme compared with outpatient physiotherapy for chronic knee pain. Physiotherapy, 95(2), 94-102. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physio.2009.01.005

Background: Chronic knee pain is a major cause of disability in the elderly. Management guidelines recommend exercise and self-management interventions as effective treatments. The authors previously described a rehabilitation programme integrating e... Read More about Long-term clinical benefits and costs of an integrated rehabilitation programme compared with outpatient physiotherapy for chronic knee pain.

Evidence based guidelines and current practice for physiotherapy management of knee osteoarthritis (2009)
Journal Article
Hurley, M. V., & Walsh, N. (2009). Evidence based guidelines and current practice for physiotherapy management of knee osteoarthritis. Musculoskeletal Care, 7(1), 45-56. https://doi.org/10.1002/msc.144

Objectives: To document physiotherapy provision for patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA) in relation to the United Kingdom (UK) recently published National Institute of health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines for osteoarthritis. Design: Qu... Read More about Evidence based guidelines and current practice for physiotherapy management of knee osteoarthritis.

Effectiveness and clinical applicability of integrated rehabilitation programs for knee osteoarthritis (2009)
Journal Article
Hurley, M. V., & Walsh, N. (2009). Effectiveness and clinical applicability of integrated rehabilitation programs for knee osteoarthritis. Current Opinion in Rheumatology, 21(2), 171-176. https://doi.org/10.1097/BOR.0b013e3283244422

Purpose of review Knee osteoarthritis is a common and increasing cause of pain and disability. Exercise and self-management interventions reduce pain and improve function. These interventions are usually delivered separately but, theoretically, the b... Read More about Effectiveness and clinical applicability of integrated rehabilitation programs for knee osteoarthritis.

Clinical effectiveness of a rehabilitation program integrating exercise, self-management, and active coping strategies for chronic knee pain: A cluster randomized trial (2007)
Journal Article
Hurley, M., Walsh, N., Mitchell, H., Pimm, J., Patel, A., Williamson, E., …Reeves, B. (2007). Clinical effectiveness of a rehabilitation program integrating exercise, self-management, and active coping strategies for chronic knee pain: A cluster randomized trial. Arthritis Care and Research, 57(7), 1211-1219. https://doi.org/10.1002/art.22995

Objective. Chronic knee pain is a major cause of disability and health care expenditure, but there are concerns about efficacy, cost, and side effects associated with usual primary care. Conservative rehabilitation may offer a safe, effective, afford... Read More about Clinical effectiveness of a rehabilitation program integrating exercise, self-management, and active coping strategies for chronic knee pain: A cluster randomized trial.

Economic evaluation of a rehabilitation program integrating exercise, self-management, and active coping strategies for chronic knee pain (2007)
Journal Article
Hurley, M., Walsh, N., Mitchell, H., Pimm, J., Williamson, E., Jones, R., …Patel, A. (2007). Economic evaluation of a rehabilitation program integrating exercise, self-management, and active coping strategies for chronic knee pain. Arthritis Care and Research, 57(7), 1220-1229. https://doi.org/10.1002/art.23011

Objective. To conduct an economic evaluation of the Enabling Self-Management and Coping with Arthritic Knee Pain through Exercise (ESCAPE-knee pain) program. Methods. Alongside a clinical trial, we estimated the costs of usual primary care and partic... Read More about Economic evaluation of a rehabilitation program integrating exercise, self-management, and active coping strategies for chronic knee pain.

Integrated exercise and self-management programmes in osteoarthritis of the hip and knee: a systematic review of effectiveness (2006)
Journal Article
Reeves, B. C., Walsh, N., Mitchell, H., & Hurley, M. (2006). Integrated exercise and self-management programmes in osteoarthritis of the hip and knee: a systematic review of effectiveness. Physical Therapy Reviews, 11(4), 289-297. https://doi.org/10.1179/108331906X163432

© 2006 Maney Publishing. The aim of this systematic review was to investigate the clinical effects of integrated exercise and self-management programmes on pain and function in patients with hip and knee osteoarthritis, and to determine the cost-effe... Read More about Integrated exercise and self-management programmes in osteoarthritis of the hip and knee: a systematic review of effectiveness.

Enabling self-management and coping with arthritic knee pain through exercise (Escape-knee pain): A cluster randomised trial of an integrated rehabilitation programme (2005)
Presentation / Conference
Williamson, E., Mitchell, H., Hurley, M., & Walsh, N. (2005, November). Enabling self-management and coping with arthritic knee pain through exercise (Escape-knee pain): A cluster randomised trial of an integrated rehabilitation programme. Poster presented at American College of Rheumatology, San Diego, UK

Other physical therapies (2003)
Book Chapter
Hurley, M., & Walsh, N. (2003). Other physical therapies. In K. Brandt, M. Doherty, & L. S. Lohmander (Eds.), Osteoarthritis. Oxford: Oxford University Press