Dr Mwidimi Ndosi's Outputs (95)

Janus-kinase inhibitor use in immune-mediated inflammatory diseases beyond licensed indications: A scoping review (2024)
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Introduction
The use of Janus kinase inhibitors (JAKis) in immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IMIDs) beyond licence is expanding rapidly. The aim of this scoping review was to identify and present the available evidence on the efficacy of JAKis... Read More about Janus-kinase inhibitor use in immune-mediated inflammatory diseases beyond licensed indications: A scoping review.

What factors are associated with patients being active partners in the management fibromyalgia? A mixed methods systematic review protocol (2024)
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Background: Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) is characterised by widespread and persistent pain, intrusive fatigue and cognitive issues, affecting approximately 5.4% of the UK population. Non‐pharmacological therapies and education are current management... Read More about What factors are associated with patients being active partners in the management fibromyalgia? A mixed methods systematic review protocol.

Obesity is a risk factor for musculoskeletal conditions in primary school age girls (2024)
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Commentary on: Firman N, Homer K, Harper G, et al. Are children living with obesity more likely to experience musculoskeletal symptoms during childhood? A linked longitudinal cohort study using primary care records. Arch Dis Child. 2024 Apr 18;109(5)... Read More about Obesity is a risk factor for musculoskeletal conditions in primary school age girls.

Geographical differences in the perspective of osteoarthritis care management: A cross-sectional study in Italy, Sweden and Russia (2024)
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Background: This study aimed to explore the awareness, experiences, and beliefs of individuals with osteoarthritis (OA) regarding their healthcare management, along with assessing their overall satisfaction levels.

Methods: A cross-sectional onli... Read More about Geographical differences in the perspective of osteoarthritis care management: A cross-sectional study in Italy, Sweden and Russia.

Evaluating the participation of junior members and patient and healthcare professionals representatives in EULAR task forces: Results from an international survey (2024)
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Objective
European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR) task forces (TF) requires participation of ≥2 junior members, a health professional in rheumatology (HPR) and two patient research partners for the development of recommendations o... Read More about Evaluating the participation of junior members and patient and healthcare professionals representatives in EULAR task forces: Results from an international survey.

Effectiveness of a novel digital patient education programme to support self-management of early rheumatoid arthritis: A randomised controlled trial (2024)
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Objectives To evaluate the effectiveness of a novel digital patient education (PE) programme in improving self-management in patients newly diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Methods This was a parallel, open-label, two arms, randomised contro... Read More about Effectiveness of a novel digital patient education programme to support self-management of early rheumatoid arthritis: A randomised controlled trial.

Beyond aches and pain: The hidden economic burden of musculoskeletal conditions in children and adolescents (2024)
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Commentary on: Espirito Santo, C. M. et al. Overview of the economic burden of musculoskeletal pain in children and adolescents: a systematic review with meta-analysis. Pain 165, 296-323 (2024). https://doi.org:10.1097/j.pain.0000000000003037

Personalised care packages for people with rheumatoid arthritis: a mixed-methods study. (2024)
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Disease management in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) requires holistic assessment. We aimed to design personalised care packages suitable for people with RA. This study was conducted using a mixed-methods approach and exploratory sequential design. Consen... Read More about Personalised care packages for people with rheumatoid arthritis: a mixed-methods study..

Nurse‐led care for people with early rheumatoid arthritis: Interview study with thematic analysis (2023)
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Aims: To develop an understanding of what comprises nurse-led care in early rheumatoid arthritis from the perspective of rheumatology nurse specialists in England. Design: Qualitative study. Methods: Semi-structured telephone interviews with rheumato... Read More about Nurse‐led care for people with early rheumatoid arthritis: Interview study with thematic analysis.

Validation of a new glucocorticoid-specific Patient-Reported Outcome Questionnaire (the Steroid PRO) (2023)
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Objectives: Glucocorticoids used in the treatment of inflammatory rheumatic conditions can impact on health-related quality of life. An underpinning qualitative study developed a long-list of candidate items for a treatment-specific patient-reported... Read More about Validation of a new glucocorticoid-specific Patient-Reported Outcome Questionnaire (the Steroid PRO).

Emerging evidence for nurse-led interventions in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus and systemic sclerosis (2023)
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Access to chronic pain services for adults from minority ethnic groups in the United Kingdom (UK): A scoping review (2023)
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Background: Chronic pain services in the UK are required to provide services which meet the diverse needs of patients, but little is known about the access and use of these services by minority ethnic groups. Objective: To assess the available eviden... Read More about Access to chronic pain services for adults from minority ethnic groups in the United Kingdom (UK): A scoping review.

Diagnosing and treating rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases in low resource settings: A review of the challenges and opportunities in Tanzania (2023)
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EULAR recommendations for the non-pharmacological management of systemic lupus erythematosus and systemic sclerosis (2023)
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Objective: To develop evidence-based recommendations for the non-pharmacological management of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and systemic sclerosis (SSc). Methods: A task force comprising 7 rheumatologists, 15 other healthcare professionals and... Read More about EULAR recommendations for the non-pharmacological management of systemic lupus erythematosus and systemic sclerosis.

Educational readiness among health professionals in rheumatology: Low awareness of EULAR offerings and unfamiliarity with the course content as major barriers—results of a EULAR-funded European survey (2023)
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BACKGROUND: Ongoing education of health professionals in rheumatology (HPR) is critical for high-quality care. An essential factor is education readiness and a high quality of educational offerings. We explored which factors contributed to education... Read More about Educational readiness among health professionals in rheumatology: Low awareness of EULAR offerings and unfamiliarity with the course content as major barriers—results of a EULAR-funded European survey.

Validation of a patient-reported outcome measure for giant cell arteritis (2023)
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OBJECTIVES: GCA is systemic vasculitis manifesting as cranial, ocular or large vessel vasculitis. A prior qualitative study developed 40 candidate items to assess the impact of GCA on health-related quality of life (HRQoL). This study aimed to determ... Read More about Validation of a patient-reported outcome measure for giant cell arteritis.

Evidencing the long-term impact of a musculoskeletal allied health professionals and nurse research internship programme (2023)
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Background/Aims The UK-wide AHP and Nurse Research Internship Programme (2015-2022) is an effective, well-recognised model for building musculoskeletal (MSK) research capacity. The programme aim was to encourage and accelerate early clinical academic... Read More about Evidencing the long-term impact of a musculoskeletal allied health professionals and nurse research internship programme.

Measuring the impact of steroid therapy on health-related quality of life in patients with rheumatic diseases: International development of a glucocorticoid treatment-specific patient-reported outcome measure (2023)
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OBJECTIVES: Glucocorticoids (GCs) ('steroids') are used to treat rheumatic diseases but adverse effects are common. We aimed to explore the impact of GC therapy on health-related quality of life (HRQoL), to inform the development of a treatment-speci... Read More about Measuring the impact of steroid therapy on health-related quality of life in patients with rheumatic diseases: International development of a glucocorticoid treatment-specific patient-reported outcome measure.

Assessing glucocorticoid toxicity: Are the measures sensitive enough? (2023)
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The Glucocorticoid Toxicity Index (GTI) is a composite instrument designed to capture change in glucocorticoid-related morbidity over time.1 It was developed through consensus methods and multi-
criteria decisions among 19 medical specialists, with... Read More about Assessing glucocorticoid toxicity: Are the measures sensitive enough?.

Health professionals' perspectives on psychological distress and meeting patients' support needs in rheumatology care settings: A qualitative study (2023)
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Background: Patients with inflammatory rheumatic diseases (IRDs) face challenges including pain, fatigue and disease flares. Evidence suggests their levels of anxiety and depression are higher compared to the general population. Rheumatology teams re... Read More about Health professionals' perspectives on psychological distress and meeting patients' support needs in rheumatology care settings: A qualitative study.