All Outputs (5)

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.

Activity Limitations Experienced by People with Rheumatoid Arthritis On Biologic Medications and Their Use of Ergonomic Methods (2012)
Presentation / Conference
Hammond, A., & Tyson, S. (2012, November). Activity Limitations Experienced by People with Rheumatoid Arthritis On Biologic Medications and Their Use of Ergonomic Methods. Presented at 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting, Washington, DC

Background/Purpose:
People with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) commonly have daily activity difficulties. Whilst biologics significantly improve ability, ergonomic methods (e.g. altered working methods, ergonomic equipment, activity and environment modi... Read More about Activity Limitations Experienced by People with Rheumatoid Arthritis On Biologic Medications and Their Use of Ergonomic Methods.

Four year outcomes of a randomised controlled trial of an educational-behavioural joint protection programme for people with rheumatoid arthritis (2003)
Presentation / Conference
Hammond, A., & Freeman, K. E. (2003, April). Four year outcomes of a randomised controlled trial of an educational-behavioural joint protection programme for people with rheumatoid arthritis. Paper presented at The British Society for Rheumatology XX Annual Meeting, A Joint Meeting

Background:
To evaluate the long-term effects of an educational-behavioural joint protection education programme on adherence and health status of people with early rheumatoid arthritis (RA).



Methods:
A four year follow-up of a randomised,... Read More about Four year outcomes of a randomised controlled trial of an educational-behavioural joint protection programme for people with rheumatoid arthritis.

P077 Upskilling rheumatology therapists in work rehabilitation : an evaluation of the Workwell training programme
Presentation / Conference
Hammond, A., Woodbridge, S., O'Brien, R., Ching, A., & Parker, J. P077 Upskilling rheumatology therapists in work rehabilitation : an evaluation of the Workwell training programme. Poster presented at British Society for Rheumatology Annual Conference 2021, Online

Background/Aims Keeping people with arthritis working is an important goal of rehabilitation. Rheumatology therapists may provide work advice to employed patients but conducting a structured work assessment and providing vocational rehabilitation (VR... Read More about P077 Upskilling rheumatology therapists in work rehabilitation : an evaluation of the Workwell training programme.

The clinical effectiveness of joint protection education and exercises in hand osteoarthritis (OA)
Presentation / Conference
Dziedzic, K., Nicholls, E., Hill, S., Hammond, A., Jowett, S., Oppong, R., & Hay, E. The clinical effectiveness of joint protection education and exercises in hand osteoarthritis (OA). Poster presented at 2012 World Congress on Osteoarthritis, Barcelona, Spain

Purpose: This multicentre 2x2 factorial randomised controlled trial compared; the effectiveness of joint protection education with no joint protection; and the effectiveness of hand exercises with no
exercises.
Methods: Participants aged 50 years a... Read More about The clinical effectiveness of joint protection education and exercises in hand osteoarthritis (OA).