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WORKWELL process evaluation: insights from therapists and line managers (2025)
Journal Article
Objectives Many individuals diagnosed with inflammatory arthritis (IA) are of working age and experience challenges in maintaining employment. The WORKWELL vocational rehabilitation programme, delivered by occupational therapists (OT) in National Hea... Read More about WORKWELL process evaluation: insights from therapists and line managers.
POS1156 FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH TIME TO DIAGNOSIS OF AXIAL SPONDYLOARTHRITIS IN A UK POPULATION. A CROSS-SECTIONAL OBSERVATIONAL STUDY (2025)
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Background:
Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) diagnosis is frequently delayed, with a median time from symptom onset to diagnosis of 2-5 years. Although many studies report prolonged time in receiving a diagnosis of... Read More about POS1156 FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH TIME TO DIAGNOSIS OF AXIAL SPONDYLOARTHRITIS IN A UK POPULATION. A CROSS-SECTIONAL OBSERVATIONAL STUDY.
OP0113-HPR THE WORKWELL TRIAL: ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF JOB RETENTION VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION ON EMPLOYMENT OUTCOMES AMONG PEOPLE WITH INFLAMMATORY ARTHRITIS (2025)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Background:
People with inflammatory arthritis (IA) experience high levels of work instability, absenteeism (i.e., sick leave), and presenteeism (i.e. reduced work productivity), which can lead to premature job lo... Read More about OP0113-HPR THE WORKWELL TRIAL: ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF JOB RETENTION VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION ON EMPLOYMENT OUTCOMES AMONG PEOPLE WITH INFLAMMATORY ARTHRITIS.
A Scoping Survey for the UK Rheumatology Occupational Therapy Capabilities Framework (2025)
Journal Article
Objectives
An online survey was conducted to explore the clinical roles and expertise of rheumatology occupational therapists (OTs) to inform the development of a UK-specific capabilities framework to enhance care quality and career progression.... Read More about A Scoping Survey for the UK Rheumatology Occupational Therapy Capabilities Framework.
Sleep Measurement in Osteoarthritis and Inflammatory Arthritis: A Systematic Scoping Review Protocol (2025)
Journal Article
Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) and inflammatory arthritis (IA), including rheumatoid arthritis (RA), psoriatic arthritis (PsA), and axial spondylarthritis (axSpA), are leading causes of disability worldwide, significantly impacting health and qualit... Read More about Sleep Measurement in Osteoarthritis and Inflammatory Arthritis: A Systematic Scoping Review Protocol.
The Experience of People With Urinary Incontinence Using Invasive Devices in Pelvic Floor Muscle Training: A Qualitative Study (2025)
Journal Article
Background and Purpose: Pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) is a first‐line conservative treatment for urinary incontinence (UI), often involving invasive devices such as vaginal or anal biofeedback. However, these devices can cause discomfort, negat... Read More about The Experience of People With Urinary Incontinence Using Invasive Devices in Pelvic Floor Muscle Training: A Qualitative Study.
The transversal skills and competencies of health and social care professionals in community-based interprofessional teams: a rapid review (2025)
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The increase in long-term conditions and healthcare costs in Europe requires a strategic approach, prioritizing the establishment of Community-Based Interprofessional Teams (CBIT). Health and social care professionals (HSCP) in community primary care... Read More about The transversal skills and competencies of health and social care professionals in community-based interprofessional teams: a rapid review.
010 ASSOCIATION BETWEEN METABOLIC CONDITIONS, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, AND SELF-EFFICACY FOLLOWING A FIRST-LINE EXERCISE AND EDUCATION INTERVENTION FOR OSTEOARTHRITIS: A LONGITUDINAL REGISTER STUDY USING THE SOAD COHORT (2025)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Purpose (the aim of the study): To investigate the association between the coexistence of common metabolic conditions (diabetes, hypertension, and overweight/obesity) and (i) the level of physical activity (PA), (ii) self-efficacy towards pain, and... Read More about 010 ASSOCIATION BETWEEN METABOLIC CONDITIONS, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, AND SELF-EFFICACY FOLLOWING A FIRST-LINE EXERCISE AND EDUCATION INTERVENTION FOR OSTEOARTHRITIS: A LONGITUDINAL REGISTER STUDY USING THE SOAD COHORT.
P064 A scoping survey for the UK Rheumatology Occupational Therapy Capabilities Framework (2025)
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Background/Aims A capabilities framework outlines the essential skills, knowledge, and practices needed for healthcare professionals to deliver optimal care. While frameworks exist for rheumatology nurses and physiotherapists, standardising practice... Read More about P064 A scoping survey for the UK Rheumatology Occupational Therapy Capabilities Framework.
E096 Sexual function in axial spondyloarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis (2025)
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Background/Aims Sexual function is crucial for fostering intimate relationships and enhancing quality of life. The impact of axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) on sexual function remains unclear despite existing research, which has typically focused on... Read More about E096 Sexual function in axial spondyloarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
OA23 Process evaluation of the Workwell Trial: perspectives from therapists and line managers (2025)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Background/Aims Over half of individuals diagnosed with inflammatory arthritis (IA) are of working age, often facing work instability due to the condition. The Workwell vocational rehabilitation programme, delivered by occupational therapists in NHS... Read More about OA23 Process evaluation of the Workwell Trial: perspectives from therapists and line managers.
WORKWELL process evaluation: qualitative data analyses of the participant interviews at 12- and 36-month follow-ups (2025)
Journal Article
Objectives
This study aimed to qualitatively examine the delivery of the WORKWELL trial, a job retention vocational rehabilitation (JRVR) programme designed to help individuals with inflammatory arthritis (IA) maintain employment. A qualitative proc... Read More about WORKWELL process evaluation: qualitative data analyses of the participant interviews at 12- and 36-month follow-ups.
The Use of Digital Technologies in Physiotherapy Higher Education: a Mixed-Methods Study. (2025)
Journal Article
Previous studies demonstrated that digital tools can be effectively integrated into physiotherapy higher education. However, their adoption remains limited. This study aimed to 1) evaluate the perceived knowledge, confidence, and frequency of digital... Read More about The Use of Digital Technologies in Physiotherapy Higher Education: a Mixed-Methods Study..
Impact of an intervention for osteoarthritis based on exercise and education on metabolic health: a register-based study using the SOAD cohort (2025)
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Objective: This study evaluated the effects of a 6-week osteoarthritis (OA) exercise and education intervention on metabolic health markers, including blood pressure (BP), glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c), high-density lipoprotein (HDL), cholesterol leve... Read More about Impact of an intervention for osteoarthritis based on exercise and education on metabolic health: a register-based study using the SOAD cohort.
Perceived barriers and facilitators to exercise adherence in osteoarthritis: A thematic synthesis of qualitative studies. (2025)
Journal Article
ObjectiveExercise is a first-line intervention for osteoarthritis (OA). However, exercise adherence remains low, and existing studies exploring factors influencing adherence have yielded inconclusive results based on quantitative data. This study aim... Read More about Perceived barriers and facilitators to exercise adherence in osteoarthritis: A thematic synthesis of qualitative studies..
The Assessment of SpondyloArthritis International Society (ASAS) Consensus-Based Expert Definition of Difficult-to-Manage, including Treatment-Refractory, Axial Spondyloarthritis. (2025)
Journal Article
To develop a consensus-based expert definition of difficult-to-manage (D2M) axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), incorporating treatment-refractory (TR) disease. A literature review was conducted in 2022 to identify potential definitions for D2M/TR axSpA... Read More about The Assessment of SpondyloArthritis International Society (ASAS) Consensus-Based Expert Definition of Difficult-to-Manage, including Treatment-Refractory, Axial Spondyloarthritis..
Perceived bioethical issues in cancer rehabilitation: a qualitative study among Italian physiotherapists (2025)
Journal Article
Introduction: Literature on bioethics in physiotherapy, particularly in cancer management, is limited. This study explores the perceived bioethical issues in cancer rehabilitation by Italian physiotherapists.
Participants: Thirty-one physiotherapi... Read More about Perceived bioethical issues in cancer rehabilitation: a qualitative study among Italian physiotherapists.
Effectiveness of Manual Joint Mobilization Techniques in the Treatment of Non-specific Neck Pain. Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials (2025)
Journal Article
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effects of cervical joint mobilization techniques (JMTs) on pain and disability in adults with non-specific neck pain (NSNP). DESIGN: Intervention systematic review with meta-analysis and meta-regression of randomized co... Read More about Effectiveness of Manual Joint Mobilization Techniques in the Treatment of Non-specific Neck Pain. Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
Pelvic Floor Muscle Training strategies to empower patients: a critical Incident qualitative study (2025)
Journal Article
Purpose
his study explored the perceived strategies adopted by physiotherapists to empower patients during Pelvic Floor Muscle Training (PFMT).
Materials and methods
A semi-structured interview qualitative study following Flanagan’s Critical I... Read More about Pelvic Floor Muscle Training strategies to empower patients: a critical Incident qualitative study.