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Women’s experiences of wearing therapeutic footwear in three European countries
Journal Article
Williams, A., Nester, C., Ravey, M., Kottink, A., & Morey-Klapsing, G. Women’s experiences of wearing therapeutic footwear in three European countries. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 3(23), https://doi.org/10.1186/1757-1146-3-23

Background: Therapeutic footwear is recommended for those people with severe foot problems associated with
rheumatoid arthritis (RA). However, it is known that many do not wear them. Although previous European studies
have recommended service and f... Read More about Women’s experiences of wearing therapeutic footwear in three European countries.

The rheumatoid foot: a systematic literature review of patient reported outcome measures
Journal Article
Walmsley, S., Williams, A., Ravey, M., & Graham, A. The rheumatoid foot: a systematic literature review of patient reported outcome measures. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 3(12), https://doi.org/10.1186/1757-1146-3-12

Background
The foot is often the first area of the body to be systematically affected by rheumatoid
arthritis. The multidimensional consequences of foot problems for patients can be
subjectively evaluated using patient-reported outcome measures (P... Read More about The rheumatoid foot: a systematic literature review of patient reported outcome measures.

Foot pathology in patients with Paget’s disease of bone
Journal Article
Williams, A., ONeill, T., Mercer, S., Toro, B., & Nester, C. Foot pathology in patients with Paget’s disease of bone. Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association, 96(3), 226-231

The characteristic bone deformities associated with advanced Paget’s
disease of bone may result in abnormal gait and plantar foot pressures,
which contribute to the development of pressure-related skin problems.
This study aimed to characterize th... Read More about Foot pathology in patients with Paget’s disease of bone.

A report on a focus group discussion on the local implementation of Medicines Use Reviews (MURS)
Presentation / Conference
Hilton, A., Edmondson, H., & Featherstone, V. A report on a focus group discussion on the local implementation of Medicines Use Reviews (MURS). Presented at Health Services Research & Pharmacy Practice Conference, School of Pharmacy, Keele University

Introduction: The Hull and East Riding Pharmacy Research Network
(HERPRN) is a pharmacy research network in England,
providing support and research training enabling community
pharmacists and their staff to undertake practice-based
research. The... Read More about A report on a focus group discussion on the local implementation of Medicines Use Reviews (MURS).

Diabetes related communications in community pharmacy : reflections on the findings from a feasibility study
Presentation / Conference
Featherstone, V., Haigh, N., Campion, P., Edmondson, H., Tee, K., & Innes, A. Diabetes related communications in community pharmacy : reflections on the findings from a feasibility study. Poster presented at Health Services Research & Pharmacy Practice Conference, School of Pharmacy, Keele University

Aims: To assess the feasibility of keeping a log of diabetes-related
communication in a community pharmacy and to explore the
potential of the logs to reflect diabetes-related communications
within pharmacies.
Design: A reflective log-keeping exe... Read More about Diabetes related communications in community pharmacy : reflections on the findings from a feasibility study.

Evaluation of Salford new deal for communities 'enhanced midwifery service project'
Report
Wray, J., Waterhouse, C., & Lythgoe, J. (2010). Evaluation of Salford new deal for communities 'enhanced midwifery service project'

Foreword:
New Deal for Communities launched in 1999 to help close the gap between 39 deprived neighbourhoods and the rest of the country the ten year scheme is one of the most ambitious area based initiatives ever launched in England.

Salford Co... Read More about Evaluation of Salford new deal for communities 'enhanced midwifery service project'.

Rehabilitation in musculoskeletal diseases
Journal Article
Hammond, A. Rehabilitation in musculoskeletal diseases. Best Practice and Research: Clinical Rheumatology, 22(3), 435-449. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.berh.2008.02.003

Occupational therapy and vocational rehabilitation are increasingly available for people with musculoskeletal diseases. Occupational therapy aims to improve or maintain function in work, leisure, self-care and domestic activities, social roles, and p... Read More about Rehabilitation in musculoskeletal diseases.

Psychological interventions for adults with asthma
Journal Article
Yorke, J., Fleming, S., & Shuldham, C. Psychological interventions for adults with asthma. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD002982.pub3

Background
Many people have asthma, and for some their symptoms may be triggered by psychological factors. In addition, compliance with medical therapy may have a psychological dimension. Therefore, psychological interventions aim to reduce the burd... Read More about Psychological interventions for adults with asthma.

The McDonaldisation of medicine: Time and the day surgery patient
Presentation / Conference
Mottram, A. The McDonaldisation of medicine: Time and the day surgery patient. Presented at British Sociological Association Medical Sociology Conference, Adelphi Hotel, Liverpool

The aim of this study was to explore the experiences of patients undergoing day surgery utilising a sociological framework for analysis. Although day surgery (ambulatory surgery) has become a global phenomenon little sociological research has been un... Read More about The McDonaldisation of medicine: Time and the day surgery patient.

Hemiplegic gait symmetry and walking aids
Journal Article
Tyson, S. Hemiplegic gait symmetry and walking aids. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 10(3), 153-159. https://doi.org/10.3109/09593989409036392

The temporal-distance aspects of stride, the relationship between symmetry and gait performance and the influence of different walking aids were assessed in 20 independently walking subjects with hemiplegia of at least 3 months duration. The subjects... Read More about Hemiplegic gait symmetry and walking aids.

Older people's experiences of changed medication appearance due to generic prescribing: a qualitative study
Report
Williamson, T., Howarth, M., Greene, L., & Prashar, A. Older people's experiences of changed medication appearance due to generic prescribing: a qualitative study

Research was undertaken in response to requests by older people in Rochdale Borough to investigate an issue of great concern to them namely prescription medications constantly changing appearance due to generic prescribing.

When branded drugs are... Read More about Older people's experiences of changed medication appearance due to generic prescribing: a qualitative study.

Key features of therapeutic social work: the use of relationship
Journal Article
Sudbery, J. Key features of therapeutic social work: the use of relationship. Journal of Social Work Practice, 16(2), 149-162. https://doi.org/10.1080/0265053022000033711

This article summarizes key features of therapeutic social work from a psychodynamic perspective. The emphasis throughout is on the social worker’s use of relationship. The article’s starting point is that whatever their other concerns—welfare admini... Read More about Key features of therapeutic social work: the use of relationship.

Being in for a day doesn't count: patient experiences of day surgery
Presentation / Conference
Mottram, A. Being in for a day doesn't count: patient experiences of day surgery. Presented at British Sociological Association Annual Conference, Cardiff

Abstract :

A qualitative study, utilising the Grounded Theory methodology, was undertaken to explore the experiences of patients undergoing day surgery in two day surgery units in the United Kingdom. 145 patients were interviewed on three occasio... Read More about Being in for a day doesn't count: patient experiences of day surgery.