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A crossover trial evaluating an educational–behavioural joint protection programme for people with rheumatoid arthritis (1999)
Journal Article
Hammond, A. (1999). A crossover trial evaluating an educational–behavioural joint protection programme for people with rheumatoid arthritis. Patient Education and Counseling, 37(1), 19. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0738-3991%2898%2900093-7

Joint protection (JP) is a self-management technique widely taught to people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). JP education aims to enable people with RA to reduce pain, inflammation, joint stress and reduce risks of deformity through using assistive d... Read More about A crossover trial evaluating an educational–behavioural joint protection programme for people with rheumatoid arthritis.

The use of self-management strategies by people with rheumatoid arthritis (1998)
Journal Article
Hammond, A. (1998). The use of self-management strategies by people with rheumatoid arthritis. Clinical Rehabilitation, 12(1), 81-87

OBJECTIVE: To investigate seven common arthritis self-management methods used by people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) by studying their frequency of use and the patients' belief in their benefits. Also to look at how people obtained information abou... Read More about The use of self-management strategies by people with rheumatoid arthritis.

Joint protection education: what are we doing? (1997)
Journal Article
Hammond, A. (1997). Joint protection education: what are we doing?. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 60(9), 401-406

Relationship between the Jebson hand function test (JHFT) and AIMS2 scores in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) (1996)
Journal Article
Hammond, A., & Freeman, K. (1996). Relationship between the Jebson hand function test (JHFT) and AIMS2 scores in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Arthritis Care and Research,

Functional and health assessments used in rheumatology occupational therapy: a review and United Kingdom survey (1996)
Journal Article
Hammond, A. (1996). Functional and health assessments used in rheumatology occupational therapy: a review and United Kingdom survey. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 59(6), 254-259

Reviews a functional and health status outcome measures used in rheumatology therapy research and practice. Looks at the results of a national survey conducted with rheumatology occupational therapies to identity which functional assessments are most... Read More about Functional and health assessments used in rheumatology occupational therapy: a review and United Kingdom survey.

Joint protection behavior in patients with rheumatoid arthritis following an education program a pilot study (1994)
Journal Article
Hammond, A. (1994). Joint protection behavior in patients with rheumatoid arthritis following an education program a pilot study. https://doi.org/10.1002/art.1790070103

Purpose. Joint protection (JP) education is a common feature in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) treatment programs. However, no objective studies have been published demonstrating patients' behavior changes following such education. This study evaluated wh... Read More about Joint protection behavior in patients with rheumatoid arthritis following an education program a pilot study.

“They didn't tell us, they made us work it out ourselves”: Patient perspectives of a cognitive-behavioral program for rheumatoid arthritis fatigue
Journal Article
Dures, E., Kitchen, K., Almeida, C., Ambler, N., Cliss, A., Hammond, A., …Hewlett, S. “They didn't tell us, they made us work it out ourselves”: Patient perspectives of a cognitive-behavioral program for rheumatoid arthritis fatigue. Arthritis Care and Research, 64(4), 494-501. https://doi.org/10.1002/acr.21562

Objective. Fatigue is an overwhelming rheumatoid arthritis (RA) symptom caused by interacting clinical and psychosocial factors. Cognitive–behavioral therapy (CBT) addresses links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses cognitive restruc... Read More about “They didn't tell us, they made us work it out ourselves”: Patient perspectives of a cognitive-behavioral program for rheumatoid arthritis fatigue.

A randomised controlled trial of occupational therapy for people with early rheumatoid arthritis
Journal Article
Hammond, A. A randomised controlled trial of occupational therapy for people with early rheumatoid arthritis. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, 63(1), 23. https://doi.org/10.1136/ard.2002.001511

Background: Occupational therapy (OT) aims at improving performance of daily living tasks, facilitating successful adjustments in lifestyle, and preventing losses of function. Objective: To evaluate the effects of a pragmatic, comprehensive OT progr... Read More about A randomised controlled trial of occupational therapy for people with early rheumatoid arthritis.

What is the role of the occupational therapist?
Journal Article
Hammond, A. What is the role of the occupational therapist?. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.berh.2004.04.001

Occupational therapy (OT) is widely provided for people with chronic musculoskeletal conditions. The aims are to improve their ability to perform daily occupations (i.e. activities and valued life roles at work, in the home, at leisure and socially),... Read More about What is the role of the occupational therapist?.

Rehabilitation in musculoskeletal diseases
Journal Article
Hammond, A. Rehabilitation in musculoskeletal diseases. Best Practice and Research: Clinical Rheumatology, 22(3), 435-449. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.berh.2008.02.003

Occupational therapy and vocational rehabilitation are increasingly available for people with musculoskeletal diseases. Occupational therapy aims to improve or maintain function in work, leisure, self-care and domestic activities, social roles, and p... Read More about Rehabilitation in musculoskeletal diseases.