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Measure of Activity Performance of the Hand (MAP-Hand) questionnaire : linguistic validation, cultural adaptation and psychometric testing in people with rheumatoid arthritis in the UK (2018)
Journal Article
Prior, Y., Tennant, A., Tyson, S., Kjeken, I., & Hammond, A. (2018). Measure of Activity Performance of the Hand (MAP-Hand) questionnaire : linguistic validation, cultural adaptation and psychometric testing in people with rheumatoid arthritis in the UK. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 19(1), 275. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-018-2177-5

Background: Developed in the Norway, the Measure of Activity Performance of the Hand (MAP-Hand) assesses 18 activities performed using the hands. It was developed for people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) using patient generated items, which are scor... Read More about Measure of Activity Performance of the Hand (MAP-Hand) questionnaire : linguistic validation, cultural adaptation and psychometric testing in people with rheumatoid arthritis in the UK.

The effects of arthritis gloves on hand pain in people with rheumatoid or inflammatory arthritis: a randomised controlled trial (A-GLOVES TRIAL) (2018)
Journal Article
Hammond, A., Prior, Y., Sutton, C., Cotterill, S., Heal, C., & Camacho, E. (2018). The effects of arthritis gloves on hand pain in people with rheumatoid or inflammatory arthritis: a randomised controlled trial (A-GLOVES TRIAL). https://doi.org/10.1136/ANNRHEUMDIS-2018-EULAR.3524

Background Arthritis (compression) gloves are commonly provided to people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and undifferentiated inflammatory arthritis (IA) in the UK health service. These apply pressure and warmth to relieve hand pain, stiffness and im... Read More about The effects of arthritis gloves on hand pain in people with rheumatoid or inflammatory arthritis: a randomised controlled trial (A-GLOVES TRIAL).

Inflammatory or rheumatoid arthritis patients’ perspectives on the effect of arthritis gloves on their hand pain and function (A-GLOVES TRIAL): a qualitative study (2018)
Journal Article
Prior, Y., Arafin, N., Bartley, C., & Hammond, A. (2018). Inflammatory or rheumatoid arthritis patients’ perspectives on the effect of arthritis gloves on their hand pain and function (A-GLOVES TRIAL): a qualitative study. https://doi.org/10.1136/ANNRHEUMDIS-2018-EULAR.5980

Background Arthritis (compression) gloves are frequently provided to people with inflammatory (IA) or rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in the NHS, to help reduce swelling and alleviate hand pain by providing compression and improving circulation. However ev... Read More about Inflammatory or rheumatoid arthritis patients’ perspectives on the effect of arthritis gloves on their hand pain and function (A-GLOVES TRIAL): a qualitative study.

Impact of osteoarthritis on work participation: a systematic review (2018)
Journal Article
Secchi, S., Holder, C., & Prior, Y. (2018). Impact of osteoarthritis on work participation: a systematic review. https://doi.org/10.1136/annrheumdis-2018-eular.4231

Background Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common musculoskeletal condition in working age adults and linked to substantial reduction is work productivity and increased risk of work loss.1,2 Objectives This systematic review aimed to investigate the impa... Read More about Impact of osteoarthritis on work participation: a systematic review.

Digital technologies to promote self-management in musculoskeletal health: a systematic review (2018)
Journal Article
Sammut, L., Arafin, N., & Prior, Y. (2018). Digital technologies to promote self-management in musculoskeletal health: a systematic review. https://doi.org/10.1136/ANNRHEUMDIS-2018-EULAR.7542

Background: With the emergence of musculoskeletal conditions as a major threat to health status and one of the largest causes of health care expenditures, the role of self-management strategies has emerged. Digital media as a platform for self manage... Read More about Digital technologies to promote self-management in musculoskeletal health: a systematic review.

Development of an online self-management platform for people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal conditions (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Prior, Y., Sammut, L., & Vasilica, C. (2018). Development of an online self-management platform for people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal conditions. . https://doi.org/10.1136/annrheumdis-2018-eular.7164

Background Patient information and education have been shown to improve pain and self-efficacy and increase overall quality of life in people with chronic musculoskeletal conditions (MSCs). Informed patients are better able to distinguish and manage... Read More about Development of an online self-management platform for people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal conditions.

The contribution of occupational therapy in the care of people with musculoskeletal diseases (2018)
Journal Article
Prior, Y. (2018). The contribution of occupational therapy in the care of people with musculoskeletal diseases. Rheumatology, 57(Supl.3), https://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/key075.072

Musculoskeletal conditions (MSCs) are a heterogeneous group of conditions, which affect the musculoskeletal system and are linked to bodily pain, impaired physical function and lead to decline in the performance of activities of daily living (ADLs).... Read More about The contribution of occupational therapy in the care of people with musculoskeletal diseases.

Non-pharmacological interventions for people with fibromyalgia : a systematic review (2018)
Journal Article
Rolls, C., & Prior, Y. (2018). Non-pharmacological interventions for people with fibromyalgia : a systematic review. Rheumatology, 57(Supl.3), https://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/key075.509

Background: Fibromyalgia (FM) affects approximately 2% of the population and characterised by chronic widespread pain, fatigue, sleep and cognitive problems. The revised European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) recommendations for the management of... Read More about Non-pharmacological interventions for people with fibromyalgia : a systematic review.

Linguistic validation, validity and reliability of the British English versions of the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) questionnaire and QuickDASH in people with rheumatoid arthritis (2018)
Journal Article
Hammond, A., Prior, Y., & Tyson, S. (2018). Linguistic validation, validity and reliability of the British English versions of the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) questionnaire and QuickDASH in people with rheumatoid arthritis. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 19, 118. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-018-2032-8

Background: Although the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) questionnaire is widely used in the UK, no British English version is available. The aim of this study was to linguistically validate the DASH into British English and then te... Read More about Linguistic validation, validity and reliability of the British English versions of the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) questionnaire and QuickDASH in people with rheumatoid arthritis.