Dr Mwidimi Ndosi's Outputs (7)

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

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

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

Implications for practice and research

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

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

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

Developing a rheumatology team to meet a growing need in Africa: Let’s not forget to feed the cow (2016)
Journal Article

In many African countries the burden of preventable communicable diseases such as HIV/AIDS, lower respiratory infections, malaria and diarrhoeal diseases is overwhelming.

The educational needs of people with spondyloarthropathies (AS and PSA): A cross-sectional study (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Abstract available online: http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/annrheumdis-2016-eular.2449

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

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

PROMs and patient education (2016)
Book Chapter

© 2016 Springer International Publishing Switzerland. Patient education is a core activity in the management of inflammatory arthritic conditions. However, it may be challenging to decide which educational approach is most appropriate to fit with the... Read More about PROMs and patient education.

Assessment of education requirements for patients with rheumatoid arthritis, based on the Polish version of the Educational Needs Assessment Tool (Pol-ENAT), in the light of some health problems – A cross-sectional study (2016)
Journal Article

© 2016, Institute of Agricultural Medicine. All rights reserved. Introduction. Patients with chronic rheumatoid arthritis (RA) need advice in order to face the problems of everyday life, as well as suffering associated with the disease. Health profes... Read More about Assessment of education requirements for patients with rheumatoid arthritis, based on the Polish version of the Educational Needs Assessment Tool (Pol-ENAT), in the light of some health problems – A cross-sectional study.