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View article: P104 Pain management training for people with persistent pain and their informal carers (JOINT SUPPORT): multicentre randomised controlled feasibility trial with embedded qualitative study in English musculoskeletal services
P104 Pain management training for people with persistent pain and their informal carers (JOINT SUPPORT): multicentre randomised controlled feasibility trial with embedded qualitative study in English musculoskeletal services Open
Background/Aims This study aimed to assess the feasibility of conducting a pragmatic, multicentre, randomised controlled trial (RCT) to test the clinical and cost-effectiveness of an informal carer pain management training programme to sup…
View article: Pain management training for people with persistent pain and their informal carers (JOINT SUPPORT): multicentre randomised controlled feasibility trial with embedded qualitative study in English musculoskeletal services
Pain management training for people with persistent pain and their informal carers (JOINT SUPPORT): multicentre randomised controlled feasibility trial with embedded qualitative study in English musculoskeletal services Open
Objectives To assess the feasibility of conducting a pragmatic, multicentre randomised controlled trial (RCT) to test the clinical and cost-effectiveness of a pain management training intervention to support people with persistent musculos…
View article: Exploring Older People's Experiences and Factors Associated With 30‐Day Hospital Readmission: A Qualitative Study Using Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis
Exploring Older People's Experiences and Factors Associated With 30‐Day Hospital Readmission: A Qualitative Study Using Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis Open
Introduction Hospital readmission has a negative impact on older people and the healthcare system. Current hospital readmission research predominantly reports on clinical outcomes based on cross‐sectional data. Research exploring patients'…
View article: The Impact of Occupational Therapy on the <scp>Self‐Management</scp> of Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Mixed Methods Systematic Review
The Impact of Occupational Therapy on the <span>Self‐Management</span> of Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Mixed Methods Systematic Review Open
Objective To determine the impact of occupational therapy (OT) on the self‐management of function, pain, fatigue, and lived experience for people living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Methods Five databases and gray literature were search…
View article: Public and professional involvement in a systematic review investigating the impact of occupational therapy on the self-management of rheumatoid arthritis
Public and professional involvement in a systematic review investigating the impact of occupational therapy on the self-management of rheumatoid arthritis Open
Introduction: Public and health professional involvement (PHPI) is essential in healthcare research yet uncommonly integrated into systematic reviews. We incorporated and evaluated PHPI in a mixed methods review of occupational therapy for…
View article: E074 Self-care for rheumatoid arthritis during the COVID-19 pandemic: transferability of Canadian and UK experiences
E074 Self-care for rheumatoid arthritis during the COVID-19 pandemic: transferability of Canadian and UK experiences Open
Background/Aims The COVID-19 pandemic posed unique challenges for people worldwide in self-caring for their rheumatoid arthritis (RA). COVID-19 also prompted global changes in public health (e.g., vaccination programs and mask wearing) and…
View article: P104 The role of occupational therapy for the self-management of rheumatoid arthritis: a mixed methods systematic review
P104 The role of occupational therapy for the self-management of rheumatoid arthritis: a mixed methods systematic review Open
Background/Aims Occupational therapy (OT) can support people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) to self-manage their symptoms and engage in meaningful daily activities. Previous evidence reviews are dated, limited to quantitative research desi…
View article: P070 Results of a consensus process to determine the elements of a complex digital intervention for distal upper limb musculoskeletal disorders
P070 Results of a consensus process to determine the elements of a complex digital intervention for distal upper limb musculoskeletal disorders Open
Background/Aims Painful distal upper limb (DUL) musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), including hand, wrist and elbow problems, are common but lack effective self-management tools. The Digital-My Arm Pain Programme (D-MAPP) aims to develop and…
View article: Informal caregiver training for people with chronic pain in musculoskeletal services (JOINT SUPPORT): protocol for a feasibility randomised controlled trial
Informal caregiver training for people with chronic pain in musculoskeletal services (JOINT SUPPORT): protocol for a feasibility randomised controlled trial Open
Introduction Chronic musculoskeletal (bone, joint or muscle) pain is disabling. People with it frequently have difficulties in managing everyday activities. Individuals may rely on family members or friends to support them. These people ar…
View article: Caregiving for older people living with chronic pain: analysis of the English longitudinal study of ageing and health survey for England
Caregiving for older people living with chronic pain: analysis of the English longitudinal study of ageing and health survey for England Open
Background Chronic pain is a disabling condition. Many people with chronic pain seek informal support for everyday activities of daily living (ADL). However, there remains uncertainty on the type of people with chronic pain who access this…
View article: Perceptions of arthritis glove wear of patients with rheumatoid arthritis and persistent hand pain: A nested questionnaire study within the A‐Gloves trial
Perceptions of arthritis glove wear of patients with rheumatoid arthritis and persistent hand pain: A nested questionnaire study within the A‐Gloves trial Open
Introduction Arthritis gloves are prescribed in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) to reduce hand pain, stiffness, and improve hand function. As part of a randomised controlled trial, this study investigated participants' perceptions of wearing art…
View article: Brief intervention to reduce fatigue impact in patients with inflammatory arthritis: design and outcomes of a single-arm feasibility study
Brief intervention to reduce fatigue impact in patients with inflammatory arthritis: design and outcomes of a single-arm feasibility study Open
Objectives Patients with inflammatory arthritis report that fatigue is challenging to manage. We developed a manualised, one-to-one, cognitive–behavioural intervention, delivered by rheumatology health professionals (RHPs). The Fatigue - R…
View article: Persistently normal blood tests in patients taking methotrexate for RA or azathioprine for IBD: a retrospective cohort study
Persistently normal blood tests in patients taking methotrexate for RA or azathioprine for IBD: a retrospective cohort study Open
Background Disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs), including methotrexate and azathioprine, are commonly used to treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Blood-test safety monitoring is mainly undertak…
View article: Digital tools to support the maintenance of physical activity in people with long-term conditions: A scoping review
Digital tools to support the maintenance of physical activity in people with long-term conditions: A scoping review Open
Objective This scoping review aimed to bring together and identify digital tools that support people with one or more long-term conditions to maintain physical activity and describe their components and theoretical underpinnings. Methods S…
View article: Acceptability of a brief fatigue intervention for inflammatory arthritis: a qualitative process evaluation
Acceptability of a brief fatigue intervention for inflammatory arthritis: a qualitative process evaluation Open
Objectives We developed a brief cognitive behavioural, one-to-one intervention to reduce fatigue impact for patients with inflammatory arthritis. This qualitative process evaluation explored intervention acceptability and potential refinem…
View article: Does wearing arthritis gloves help with hand pain and function? A qualitative study into patients’ views and experiences
Does wearing arthritis gloves help with hand pain and function? A qualitative study into patients’ views and experiences Open
Objective Arthritis gloves are frequently prescribed to people with undifferentiated inflammatory arthritis (UIA) or RA to help reduce hand pain and improve function. Nested within a randomized controlled trial testing the effectiveness of…
View article: Experiences of self‐care during the COVID‐19 pandemic among individuals with rheumatoid arthritis: A qualitative study
Experiences of self‐care during the COVID‐19 pandemic among individuals with rheumatoid arthritis: A qualitative study Open
Objectives This study aimed to explore the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic on self‐care of individuals living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Methods Guided by a constructivist, qualitative design, we conducted o…
View article: Understanding the impact of systemic lupus erythematosus on work amongst South Asian people in the UK: An explorative qualitative study
Understanding the impact of systemic lupus erythematosus on work amongst South Asian people in the UK: An explorative qualitative study Open
SLE has a range of fluctuating symptoms affecting individuals and their ability to work. Although South Asian (SA) patients are at increased risk of developing SLE there is limited knowledge of the impact on employment for these patients i…
View article: P159 Factors associated between SLE and work amongst South Asian people: an explorative qualitative study
P159 Factors associated between SLE and work amongst South Asian people: an explorative qualitative study Open
Background/Aims Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) affect patients from minority ethnic backgrounds, with many patients experiencing symptoms that affect their daily lives despite receiving long-term controller medication. Work is a large …
View article: Sickness absence after carpal tunnel release: a multicentre prospective cohort study
Sickness absence after carpal tunnel release: a multicentre prospective cohort study Open
Objectives To describe when patients return to different types of work after elective carpal tunnel release (CTR) surgery and identify the factors associated with the duration of sickness absence. Design Multicentre prospective observation…
View article: Delay in seeking medical help in patients with rheumatoid arthritis in India: A qualitative study
Delay in seeking medical help in patients with rheumatoid arthritis in India: A qualitative study Open
Background Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease with varied articular and extra‐articular manifestations. In developing countries such as India patients with RA often delay seeking medical advice which may impact prognosis an…
View article: Integrating a Web-Based Self-Management Tool (Managing Joint Pain on the Web and Through Resources) for People With Osteoarthritis-Related Joint Pain With a Web-Based Social Network Support Tool (Generating Engagement in Network Involvement): Design, Development, and Early Evaluation
Integrating a Web-Based Self-Management Tool (Managing Joint Pain on the Web and Through Resources) for People With Osteoarthritis-Related Joint Pain With a Web-Based Social Network Support Tool (Generating Engagement in Network Involvement): Design, Development, and Early Evaluation Open
Background Joint pain caused by osteoarthritis (OA) is highly prevalent and can be extremely debilitating. Programs to support self-management of joint pain can be effective; however, most programs are designed to build self-efficacy and r…
View article: Chapter 26 : Occupational therapy
Chapter 26 : Occupational therapy Open
People with rheumatoid arthritis can find it painful, tiring and frustrating to perform their daily activities, work, family and social responsibilities, and leisure. Whilst drug therapy has improved outcomes, many still experience limitat…
View article: Translating the Strengthening and Stretching for Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Hand Programme from clinical trial to clinical practice: An effectiveness–implementation study
Translating the Strengthening and Stretching for Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Hand Programme from clinical trial to clinical practice: An effectiveness–implementation study Open
Introduction The Strengthening and Stretching for Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Hand programme is a hand exercise programme for people with rheumatoid arthritis. It was clinically effective when delivered during a clinical trial but there wa…
View article: Building research capacity in musculoskeletal health: qualitative evaluation of a graduate nurse and allied health professional internship programme
Building research capacity in musculoskeletal health: qualitative evaluation of a graduate nurse and allied health professional internship programme Open
Background Evidence based practice enhances service planning and delivery, clinical decision making and patient care. However, health professionals often lack the time and opportunity to access or generate evidence. Research capacity build…
View article: Building research capacity in musculoskeletal health: qualitative evaluation of a graduate Nurse and Allied Health Professional internship programme
Building research capacity in musculoskeletal health: qualitative evaluation of a graduate Nurse and Allied Health Professional internship programme Open
Background: Evidence based practice enhances service planning and delivery, clinical decision making and patient care. However, health professionals often lack the time and opportunity to access or generate evidence. Research capacity buil…
View article: Building research capacity in musculoskeletal health: qualitative evaluation of a graduate Nurse and Allied Health Professional internship programme
Building research capacity in musculoskeletal health: qualitative evaluation of a graduate Nurse and Allied Health Professional internship programme Open
Background: Evidence based practice enhances service planning and delivery, clinical decision making and patient care. However, health professionals often lack the time and opportunity to access or generate evidence. Research capacity buil…