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The development of a workbook to explore meaningful occupations after life-changing events (2017)
Journal Article
Taylor, J., & Jones, V. (2017). The development of a workbook to explore meaningful occupations after life-changing events. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 80(7), 440-447. https://doi.org/10.1177/0308022617698168

Introduction: Following serious illness or other traumatic event, individuals can experience a disruption of identity. This is related to an altered ability to engage in the routines, interactions and occupations of everyday life. The meaningfulnes... Read More about The development of a workbook to explore meaningful occupations after life-changing events.

A pre-post test pilot trial of compression gloves in early inflammatory and rheumatoid arthritis (2015)
Journal Article
Hammond, A., Prior, Y., Jones, V., Dooley, M., Hough, Y., & Jacklin, A. (2015). A pre-post test pilot trial of compression gloves in early inflammatory and rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatology, 54(S1), i111-112. https://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/kev089.045

Background: Compression gloves are increasingly provided by occupational therapists (OTs) to people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Gloves are provided to: reduce hand joint pain (day and/or night), swelling and stiffness; and improve hand functio... Read More about A pre-post test pilot trial of compression gloves in early inflammatory and rheumatoid arthritis.

The effects of compression gloves on hand symptoms and hand function in rheumatoid arthritis and hand osteoarthritis : a systematic review (2015)
Journal Article
Hammond, A., Jones, V., & Prior, Y. (2016). The effects of compression gloves on hand symptoms and hand function in rheumatoid arthritis and hand osteoarthritis : a systematic review. Clinical Rehabilitation, 30(3), 213-224. https://doi.org/10.1177/0269215515578296

Objective: to evaluate the effects of compression gloves in adults with rheumatoid arthritis and hand osteoarthritis. Data sources: Systematic review of randomized controlled trials identified from MEDLINE, CINAHL, AMED, PEDro, OT Seeker, The Cochra... Read More about The effects of compression gloves on hand symptoms and hand function in rheumatoid arthritis and hand osteoarthritis : a systematic review.

A survey of rheumatology occupational therapy compression glove practice and provision in North-West England (2015)
Presentation / Conference
Hammond, A., Laver, C., Jones, V., & Webb, J. (2015, January). A survey of rheumatology occupational therapy compression glove practice and provision in North-West England. Poster presented at College of Occupational Therapists Specialist Section Rheumatology Annual Conference, York

Introduction & Aims: Compression gloves are provided to reduce hand pain and stiffness in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and hand osteoarthritis (OA). We surveyed North West Region Rheumatology occupational therapists (NWRROTs) to investigate practice, we... Read More about A survey of rheumatology occupational therapy compression glove practice and provision in North-West England.

Reliability of three objective hand measures : joint circumference, composite finger flexion and the grip ability test (2014)
Journal Article
Hammond, A., Jones, V., & Prior, Y. (2014). Reliability of three objective hand measures : joint circumference, composite finger flexion and the grip ability test. Rheumatology, 53(Supp1), i124. https://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/keu107.004

Background: Prior to a feasibility study evaluating compression gloves in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), we searched AMED (1985- April 2013) and MEDLINE (1988 - April 2013) to identify reliable methods of evaluating objective measures of hand joint swell... Read More about Reliability of three objective hand measures : joint circumference, composite finger flexion and the grip ability test.

A systematic review of compression gloves in arthritis (2014)
Journal Article
Hammond, A., Jones, V., & Prior, Y. (2014). A systematic review of compression gloves in arthritis. Rheumatology, 53(Supp1), i125. https://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/keu107.006

Background: Compression gloves (CG) are provided in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), inflammatory arthritis (IA), systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and hand osteoarthritis (OA) to relieve pain and swelling at night, reduce stiffness and improve hand movem... Read More about A systematic review of compression gloves in arthritis.

The effect of compression gloves in hand Osteoarthritis: A pre-post test trial (2014)
Journal Article
Hammond, A., Prior, Y., Jones, V., Dooley, M., Hough, Y., & Jacklin, A. (2014). The effect of compression gloves in hand Osteoarthritis: A pre-post test trial. Arthritis and Rheumatism, 66(11 Sup), S436

Background: Compression gloves are used in Hand Osteoarthritis (HOA) to reduce pain (day and/or night), stiffness and improve hand function. A systematic review identified only two trials (sample sizes n= 2 and 5), with inconclusive results [1]. The... Read More about The effect of compression gloves in hand Osteoarthritis: A pre-post test trial.

C-GLOVES: An evaluation of the effectiveness of compression gloves in arthritis: a feasibility study :Hand assessment manual and glove treatment protocol 13.8.13v2 (2013)
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Jones, V., Alison, H., & Prior, Y. (2013). C-GLOVES: An evaluation of the effectiveness of compression gloves in arthritis: a feasibility study :Hand assessment manual and glove treatment protocol 13.8.13v2. Salford

The C-Gloves compression glove feasibility study evaluated the effects of compression gloves on hand pain, stiffness, joint swelling, finger flexion, grip ability, grip strength and hand function. This manual includes the: inclusion/ exclusion crite... Read More about C-GLOVES: An evaluation of the effectiveness of compression gloves in arthritis: a feasibility study :Hand assessment manual and glove treatment protocol 13.8.13v2.

Peer observation: a tool for CPD (2011)
Book Chapter
Davys, D., & Jones, V. (2011). Peer observation: a tool for CPD. In C. Swee, & D. Harrison (Eds.), Tools for continuing professional development (2nd edition) (63-73). London: Quay Books

Peer observation as a tool for continuing professional development (2008)
Presentation / Conference
Davys, D., & Jones, V. (2008, January). Peer observation as a tool for continuing professional development. Presented at College of Occupational Therapists Annual Conference, Harrogate

Occupational Therapists are obliged to achieve and maintain high standards of professional knowledge, skill and behaviour according to both the College of Occupational Therapists (COT CODE E 2005) and The Health Professions Council (HPC Standards 20... Read More about Peer observation as a tool for continuing professional development.

Peer observation : a tool for continuing professional development (2007)
Journal Article
Davys, D., & Jones, V. (2007). Peer observation : a tool for continuing professional development. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 14(11), 489-493

Peer observation has been advocated as a means of monitoring and improving the quality of teaching within Higher Education, whilst peer support and review have been used to provide feedback and monitoring within the clinical context. The process o... Read More about Peer observation : a tool for continuing professional development.

GAT MAT: The adapted grip ability test template
Other
Jones, V., Hammond, A., & Prior, Y. (2013). GAT MAT: The adapted grip ability test template. Salford, UK

The GAT MAT was developed as part of the Adapted Grip Ability Test (GAT). This template enables standardisation of placing of test items during the Adapted GAT. The protocol for conducting the Adapted GAT is available in: Jones V, Hammond A, Prior Y... Read More about GAT MAT: The adapted grip ability test template.