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Joint protection : enabling change in musculoskeletal conditions (2009)
Book Chapter
Hammond, A. (2009). Joint protection : enabling change in musculoskeletal conditions. In I. Soderback (Ed.), International Handbook of Occupational Therapy Interventions (First Edition) (325-332). New York: Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-75424-6_33

Joint protection includes applying ergonomic principles in daily life, altering working methods, using assistive devices and modifying environments. It is taught to people with musculoskeletal conditions (eg rheumatoid arthritis (RA)), osteoarthritis... Read More about Joint protection : enabling change in musculoskeletal conditions.

Rheumatology education for undergraduate nursing, physiotherapy and occupational therapy students in the UK: standards, challenges and solutions (2008)
Journal Article
Hewlett, S., Clarke, B., O'Brien, A., Hammond, A., Ryan, S., Kay, L., …Almeida, C. (2008). Rheumatology education for undergraduate nursing, physiotherapy and occupational therapy students in the UK: standards, challenges and solutions. Rheumatology, 47(7), 1025-1030. https://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/ken139

Objectives. Rheumatological conditions are common, thus nurses (Ns) occupational therapists (OTs) and physiotherapists (PTs) require at least basic rheumatology knowledge upon qualifying. The aim of this study was to develop a core set of teachi... Read More about Rheumatology education for undergraduate nursing, physiotherapy and occupational therapy students in the UK: standards, challenges and solutions.

The clinical effectiveness of static resting splints in early rheumatoid arthritis: a randomised controlled trial (2008)
Journal Article
Adams, J., Burridge, J., Mullee, M., Hammond, A., & Cooper, C. (2008). The clinical effectiveness of static resting splints in early rheumatoid arthritis: a randomised controlled trial. Rheumatology, 47(10), 1548-1553. https://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/ken292

Objective. To evaluate the effectiveness of static resting splints in early RA. Methods. A multicentre, randomized, trial was conducted. Patients (n = 120) received either static resting splints [positioned with the wrist in neutral, MCP joint (MC... Read More about The clinical effectiveness of static resting splints in early rheumatoid arthritis: a randomised controlled trial.

The De Quervain’s screening tool: development, validity and reliability (2008)
Journal Article
Batteson, R., Hammond, A., Burke, F., & Sinha, M. (2008). The De Quervain’s screening tool: development, validity and reliability. Musculoskeletal Care, 6(3), 168-180. https://doi.org/10.1002/msc.129

Background: Studies into the effectiveness of interventions for upper limb soft tissue disorders have been hampered by a lack of consistently used diagnostic criteria, meaning that comparison of research results is a problem. To aid homogeneous recr... Read More about The De Quervain’s screening tool: development, validity and reliability.

Effects of a modular behavioural arthritis education programme: a pragmatic parallel group randomized controlled trial (2008)
Journal Article
Hammond, A., Bryan, J., & Hardy, A. (2008). Effects of a modular behavioural arthritis education programme: a pragmatic parallel group randomized controlled trial. Rheumatology, 47(11), 1712-1718. https://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/ken380

Objectives. Rheumatology guidelines recommend people with RA receive behavioural self-management education. This study developed a modular behavioural group programme and evaluated its longer term effects on pain, physical and psychological status.... Read More about Effects of a modular behavioural arthritis education programme: a pragmatic parallel group randomized controlled trial.

Arthritis - questions & answers (2007)
Book
Hammond, A., Scott, D., Bird, H., Pattison, D., Hamer, A., & Green, C. (2007). Arthritis - questions & answers. London: Dorling Kindersley

About Arthritis Your Questions Answered Suffering from arthritis doesn't mean putting life on hold From living with osteoarthritis or fibromyalgia to carpal tunnel syndrome and gout, discover how to take back control of your life with this questi... Read More about Arthritis - questions & answers.

Development and Validation of a German version of the Joint Protection Behaviour in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (2007)
Journal Article
Niedermann, K., Forster, A., Hammond, A., Uebelhart, D., & de Bie, R. (2007). Development and Validation of a German version of the Joint Protection Behaviour in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Arthritis Care and Research, 57(2), 249-255. https://doi.org/10.1002/art.22547

Objective Joint protection (JP) is an important part of the treatment concept for patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The Joint Protection Behavior Assessment short form (JPBA-S) assesses the use of hand JP methods by patients with RA while pre... Read More about Development and Validation of a German version of the Joint Protection Behaviour in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

Arthritis : improve your health, ease pain and live life to the full (2006)
Book
Bird, H., Green, C., Hamer, A., Hammond, A., Harkess, J., Hurley, M., …Scott, D. (2006). Arthritis : improve your health, ease pain and live life to the full. London: Dorling Kindersley

Expert advice based on up-to-the-minute research, from specialists in Arthritis care. An authoritative, yet easy-to-understand guide to every type of arthritis, from juvenile to rheumatoid & osteoarthritis, as well as associated conditions such as lu... Read More about Arthritis : improve your health, ease pain and live life to the full.

Patient education in arthritis: helping people change (2006)
Journal Article
Hammond, A. (2006). Patient education in arthritis: helping people change. Musculoskeletal Care, 1(2), 84. https://doi.org/10.1002/msc.44

Systematic reviews of education for arthritis patients have emphasized behavioural approaches are effective in facilitating behaviour change and improving psychological and health status. This article discusses how a range of patient education and mo... Read More about Patient education in arthritis: helping people change.

Static orthoses in the prevention of hand dysfunction in rheumatoid arthritis: a review of the literature (2006)
Journal Article
Adams, J., Hammond, A., Burridge, J., & Cooper, C. (2006). Static orthoses in the prevention of hand dysfunction in rheumatoid arthritis: a review of the literature. Musculoskeletal Care, 3(2), 85. https://doi.org/10.1002/msc.29

Static orthoses are recommended for individuals who have early rheumatoid arthritis (Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network, 2002; College of Occupational Therapists, 2003). These orthoses aim to rest and immobilize weakened joint structures and... Read More about Static orthoses in the prevention of hand dysfunction in rheumatoid arthritis: a review of the literature.

Current provision of rheumatology education for undergraduate nursing, occupational therapy and physiotherapy students in the UK (2006)
Journal Article
Almeida, C., Clarke, B., O'Brien, A., Hammond, A., Ryan, S., Kay, L., & Hewlett, S. (2006). Current provision of rheumatology education for undergraduate nursing, occupational therapy and physiotherapy students in the UK. Rheumatology, 45(7), 868-873. https://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/kel008

Objectives. Rheumatological conditions are common and all health professionals (HPs) therefore need sufficient knowledge and skills to manage patients safely and effectively. The aim of this study was to examine current undergraduate education in... Read More about Current provision of rheumatology education for undergraduate nursing, occupational therapy and physiotherapy students in the UK.

Community patient education and exercise for people with fibromyalgia: a parallel group randomised controlled trial (2006)
Journal Article
Hammond, A., & Freeman, K. (2006). Community patient education and exercise for people with fibromyalgia: a parallel group randomised controlled trial. Clinical Rehabilitation, 20, 835-846. https://doi.org/10.1177/0269215506072173

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effects of a community patient education -exercise programme, using a cognitive-behavioural approach, for people with fibromyalgia. DESIGN: A randomized, parallel group trial with assessments at 0, 4 and 8 months. SETTING:... Read More about Community patient education and exercise for people with fibromyalgia: a parallel group randomised controlled trial.

Need for information and for involvement in decision making among patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a questionnaire survey (2005)
Journal Article
Neame, R., Hammond, A., & Deighton, C. (2005). Need for information and for involvement in decision making among patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a questionnaire survey. Arthritis and Rheumatism, 53(2), 249-255

OBJECTIVE: To measure the need for information about rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and the level of desire for involvement in treatment decisions among patients with RA. To examine the relationship between these preferences and what factors (sociodemogra... Read More about Need for information and for involvement in decision making among patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a questionnaire survey.

Self-reported hand functional ability measured by the DASH in individuals with early rheumatoid arthritis (2005)
Journal Article
Adams, J., Burridge, J., Mullee, M., Hammond, A., & Cooper, C. (2005). Self-reported hand functional ability measured by the DASH in individuals with early rheumatoid arthritis. British journal of hand therapy, 10, 21-24

Self-report accounts of functional ability are important for clinicians to gain insight into individuals' perspectives of the personal impact of injury or disease. This short report describes a study of self-report upper limb ability using the Disabi... Read More about Self-reported hand functional ability measured by the DASH in individuals with early rheumatoid arthritis.

Getting evidence into practice: Implementing a behavioural joint protection education programme for people with rheumatoid arthritis (2005)
Journal Article
Hammond, A., & Klompenhouwer, P. (2005). Getting evidence into practice: Implementing a behavioural joint protection education programme for people with rheumatoid arthritis. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 68(1), 25-33

Researchers must disseminate their research findings, but this alone is often insufficient to change practice. To improve research implementation by rheumatology occupational therapists, a 2-day training course for changing joint protection practice... Read More about Getting evidence into practice: Implementing a behavioural joint protection education programme for people with rheumatoid arthritis.

Beliefs about medications: a questionnaire survey of people with rheumatoid arthritis (2005)
Journal Article
Neame, R., & Hammond, A. (2005). Beliefs about medications: a questionnaire survey of people with rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatology, 44(6), 762. https://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/keh587

Objectives. To investigate beliefs about medications held by people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), what factors are related to these specific medication beliefs, and whether these beliefs influence adherence. Methods. The design was a cross-secti... Read More about Beliefs about medications: a questionnaire survey of people with rheumatoid arthritis.

The effects of early rheumatoid arthritis on dominant and non-dominant hand impairment and function (2005)
Journal Article
Adams, A., Burridge, J., Hammond, A., & Cooper, C. (2005). The effects of early rheumatoid arthritis on dominant and non-dominant hand impairment and function. British journal of hand therapy, 10(3/4), 93-97

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is defined as a symmetrical disease yet there is evidence that hand joint damage sustained in RA is related to use, and hand dominance could affect the degree of structural impairment evident in the wrist and hand. This expl... Read More about The effects of early rheumatoid arthritis on dominant and non-dominant hand impairment and function.