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A toolkit for prosthetists and orthotists to facilitate progress in professional communication over the next 50 years (2020)
Journal Article
Van Netten, J., Jarl, G., Postema, K., & Williams, A. (2020). A toolkit for prosthetists and orthotists to facilitate progress in professional communication over the next 50 years. Prosthetics and Orthotics International, 44(6), 408-415. https://doi.org/10.1177/0309364620962325

Background: In this celebratory issue of Prosthetics and Orthotics International, we review professional communication skills in the field of prosthetics and orthotics. Objective: We aim to reflect on communication skills in the past 50 years, to dis... Read More about A toolkit for prosthetists and orthotists to facilitate progress in professional communication over the next 50 years.

An exploratory qualitative study of health professional perspectives on clinical outcomes in UK orthotic practice (2020)
Journal Article
Hall, N., Parker, D., & Williams, A. (2020). An exploratory qualitative study of health professional perspectives on clinical outcomes in UK orthotic practice. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 13(1), 49. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13047-020-00416-w

Background: Despite potential savings to the National Health Service, the collection of data on outcomes of NHS orthotic services is patchy. Indeed, several reports into orthotic services in the UK have reported a lack of data relating to outcomes of... Read More about An exploratory qualitative study of health professional perspectives on clinical outcomes in UK orthotic practice.

Development and evaluation of a dual density insole for people standing for long periods of time at work (2020)
Journal Article
Anderson, J., Williams, A., & Nester, C. (2020). Development and evaluation of a dual density insole for people standing for long periods of time at work. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 13(1), 42. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13047-020-00402-2

Background: Appropriate footwear is important for those who stand for prolonged periods of time at work, enabling them to remain comfortable, healthy and safe. Preferences for different footwear cushioning or hardness are often person specific and on... Read More about Development and evaluation of a dual density insole for people standing for long periods of time at work.

Patients' experiences and satisfaction at one year following primary total knee arthroplasty : a focus‐group discussion (2020)
Journal Article
Bin Sheeha, B., Williams, A., Johnson, D., Granat, M., & Jones, R. (2020). Patients' experiences and satisfaction at one year following primary total knee arthroplasty : a focus‐group discussion. Musculoskeletal Care, 18(4), 434-449. https://doi.org/10.1002/msc.1478

Objective: To date, no study has explored patients’ experiences, outcome expectations and satisfaction one-year post-TKA using focus-group discussion (FGD). The exploration of patients’ expectations, functional recovery and limitations may support fu... Read More about Patients' experiences and satisfaction at one year following primary total knee arthroplasty : a focus‐group discussion.

Does free-living physical activity improve one-year following total knee arthroplasty in patients with osteoarthritis : a prospective study (2020)
Journal Article
Bin sheeha, B., Granat, M., Williams, A., Sands Johnson, D., & Jones, R. (2020). Does free-living physical activity improve one-year following total knee arthroplasty in patients with osteoarthritis : a prospective study. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage Open, 2(3), 100065. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ocarto.2020.100065

Objective Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is the gold-standard treatment for end-stage knee osteoarthritis, and the primary expectations are reduced pain and improved function. However, there is conflicting evidence regarding functional changes post-TK... Read More about Does free-living physical activity improve one-year following total knee arthroplasty in patients with osteoarthritis : a prospective study.

Steps towards evidence-based foot-care for children : behaviour and opinions of health professionals (2020)
Journal Article
Hodgson, L., Williams, A., Nester, C., & Morrison, S. (2020). Steps towards evidence-based foot-care for children : behaviour and opinions of health professionals. Health and Social Care in the Community, 28(5), 1651-1657. https://doi.org/10.1111/hsc.12990

Allied health professionals (AHPs) working with children need the appropriate knowledge, skills and experiences to provide high-quality care. This includes using research to drive improvements in care and ensuring that knowledge and practices are con... Read More about Steps towards evidence-based foot-care for children : behaviour and opinions of health professionals.

Professional appraisal of online information about children’s footwear measurement and fit : readability, usability and quality (2020)
Journal Article
Price, C., Haley, M., Williams, A., Nester, C., & Morrison, S. (2020). Professional appraisal of online information about children’s footwear measurement and fit : readability, usability and quality. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 13(1), 2. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13047-020-0370-x

Parents increasingly use the internet to seek health information, share information and for purchasing textiles and footwear. This shift in footwear purchasing habits raises concern about how (and if) parents are getting their children's feet measure... Read More about Professional appraisal of online information about children’s footwear measurement and fit : readability, usability and quality.