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The Impact of Occupational Therapy on the Self‐Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Mixed Methods Systematic Review (2024)
Journal Article
Gavin, J. P., Rossiter, L., Fenerty, V., Leese, J., Adams, J., Hammond, A., …Backman, C. L. (in press). The Impact of Occupational Therapy on the Self‐Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Mixed Methods Systematic Review. ACR Open Rheumatology, https://doi.org/10.1002/acr2.11650

Objective: To determine the impact of occupational therapy (OT) on the self‐management of function, pain, fatigue, and lived experience for people living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Methods: Five databases and gray literature were searched up to... Read More about The Impact of Occupational Therapy on the Self‐Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Mixed Methods Systematic Review.

Psychiatry, racism and crime: the case of Christopher Clunis reconsidered. (2024)
Journal Article
Cummins, I. (in press). Psychiatry, racism and crime: the case of Christopher Clunis reconsidered. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 15, 1334020. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1334020

In December 2022, the death of Christopher Clunis was made public. He had actually died in February 2021. Christopher Clunis was convicted of the manslaughter of a stranger, Jonathan Zito. He attacked Mr Zito at a train station. This paper will argue... Read More about Psychiatry, racism and crime: the case of Christopher Clunis reconsidered..

Teaching About Homelessness – Embodied Learning, Recognising Prior Learning and Experience, and the Key Role of Empathy (2024)
Book Chapter
Irving, A., Harding, J., & Moss, O. (2024). Teaching About Homelessness – Embodied Learning, Recognising Prior Learning and Experience, and the Key Role of Empathy. In Developing and Implementing Teaching in Sensitive Subject and Topic Areas: A Comprehensive Guide for Professionals in FE and HE Settings (59-69). Emerald. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83753-126-420241006

The adoption of a research-informed approach to teaching about homelessness has allowed the authors to provide diverse groups of learners with a range of traditional and more embodied educative experiences, both inside and outside of the classroom. W... Read More about Teaching About Homelessness – Embodied Learning, Recognising Prior Learning and Experience, and the Key Role of Empathy.

Report on a novel approach to foundation year 1 doctor workforce planning (2024)
Journal Article
Home, J., Bhatkal, S., & Johnson, L. (2024). Report on a novel approach to foundation year 1 doctor workforce planning. British Journal of Healthcare Management, 30(2), 1-8. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjhc.2023.0038

In early 2020, North Manchester General Hospital took steps to increase the number of doctors providing out-of-hours cover in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This included introducing higher intensity rota patterns. Following positive feedback, it... Read More about Report on a novel approach to foundation year 1 doctor workforce planning.

Anticipatory prescribing (2024)
Journal Article
Robertson, D. (2024). Anticipatory prescribing. Journal of Prescribing Practice, 6(2), 60-61. https://doi.org/10.12968/jprp.2024.6.2.60

Deborah Robertson provides an overview of recently published articles that may be of interest to non-medical prescribers. Should you wish to look at any of the papers in more detail, a full reference is provided

Physiotherapists' training in oncology rehabilitation from entry‐level to advanced education: A qualitative study (2024)
Journal Article
Bertoni, G., Conti, V., Testa, M., Coppola, I., Costi, S., & Battista, S. (2024). Physiotherapists' training in oncology rehabilitation from entry‐level to advanced education: A qualitative study. Physiotherapy Research International, 29(1), https://doi.org/10.1002/pri.2060

Background and Purpose Physiotherapy is gaining a central role in oncology. However, the training and competencies needed by physiotherapists in oncology rehabilitation are still unclear. This study aims to articulate the training trajectory of phys... Read More about Physiotherapists' training in oncology rehabilitation from entry‐level to advanced education: A qualitative study.

Sex and age differences in the patient-reported outcome measures and adherence to an osteoarthritis digital self-management intervention (2024)
Journal Article
Battista, S., Stefan Lohmander, L., Dell’Isola, A., E. Dahlberg, L., & Kiadaliri, A. (2024). Sex and age differences in the patient-reported outcome measures and adherence to an osteoarthritis digital self-management intervention. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage Open, 6(1), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ocarto.2024.100437

Objective To explore sex and age differences in Patient-Reported Outcomes Measures (PROMs) and adherence to digital osteoarthritis (OA) self-management intervention. Methods A register-based study with data from an OA digital self-management inter... Read More about Sex and age differences in the patient-reported outcome measures and adherence to an osteoarthritis digital self-management intervention.

RCPCH Child Protection Service Delivery Standards Audit National Report 2023 (2024)
Report
Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. (2024). RCPCH Child Protection Service Delivery Standards Audit National Report 2023. London, UK: Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health

Foreword by Professor Andrew Rowland It is a pleasure to have been asked to write the foreword to this important new report from the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. I want to start by saying a huge thank you. Thank you to all of you... Read More about RCPCH Child Protection Service Delivery Standards Audit National Report 2023.

Lacrosse: Match Demands, Physical Performance, and Injury Surveillance a Scoping Review (2024)
Journal Article
Ripley, N., Wenham, T., & Collier, M. (2024). Lacrosse: Match Demands, Physical Performance, and Injury Surveillance a Scoping Review. #Journal not on list, https://doi.org/10.1007/s12662-023-00937-z

Background Lacrosse has seen an uptake in participation in the last two decades. Moreover, with small-sided variants (box lacrosse (BL) and sixes lacrosse (SL)), with the latter being considered by the international Olympic committee. However, for at... Read More about Lacrosse: Match Demands, Physical Performance, and Injury Surveillance a Scoping Review.

Maternal Antenatal Care Access and Attendance: A Qualitative Study of Midwives’ and Pregnant Women’s Experiences in Kilifi, Kenya (2024)
Thesis
Maina, R. (2024). Maternal Antenatal Care Access and Attendance: A Qualitative Study of Midwives’ and Pregnant Women’s Experiences in Kilifi, Kenya. (Thesis). University of Salford

Background: Antenatal care (ANC) protects against maternal morbidity and mortality. Maternal mortality remains unacceptably high in sub-Saharan African communities, which is strongly linked to low antenatal clinic attendance. Despite substantial ev... Read More about Maternal Antenatal Care Access and Attendance: A Qualitative Study of Midwives’ and Pregnant Women’s Experiences in Kilifi, Kenya.

#Feminist; An Analysis of the meaning and impact of Hashtag Feminism for Young Nigerian Women. (2024)
Thesis
Ayinde-Tukur [formerly Abubakiri], N. (2024). #Feminist; An Analysis of the meaning and impact of Hashtag Feminism for Young Nigerian Women. (Thesis). University of Salford

In recent years, the widespread use of social media, in all cultural contexts, has made them not only an instrument of entertainment, but also a way to communicate and disseminate ideas. This has become particularly important when it comes to the fem... Read More about #Feminist; An Analysis of the meaning and impact of Hashtag Feminism for Young Nigerian Women..

1963 `Three sides to every story'- Living the patient, carer and staff experience of COVID (2024)
Journal Article
Ramsey, S., Hurst, H., Briggs, M., & Wentworth, L. (2024). 1963 `Three sides to every story'- Living the patient, carer and staff experience of COVID. Age and ageing, 53(Supplement_1), https://doi.org/10.1093/ageing/afad246.109

Introduction When COVID-19 first entered our world in March 2020 and the country went into lock down, the NHS braced itself for one of its biggest challenges of this century. Older, frail patients were in the highest risk group, with those in care ho... Read More about 1963 `Three sides to every story'- Living the patient, carer and staff experience of COVID.

Temporality and the meaning of social security money within households (2024)
Book Chapter
Summers, K., & Young, D. (2024). Temporality and the meaning of social security money within households. In F. Bennett, S. Avram, & S. Austen (Eds.), A Research Agenda for Financial Resources within the Household (241-254). Edward Elgar Publishing. https://doi.org/10.4337/9781802204001

The relationship between the temporal aspects of social security policy and intra-household dynamics is under-explored. Temporal aspects of policy, including benefit waiting periods and payment frequency, affect the money management within households... Read More about Temporality and the meaning of social security money within households.

Italian adaptation and psychometric validation of the Fatigue Impact Scale (FIS) and its modified versions in adults with multiple sclerosis: a Rasch analysis study (2024)
Journal Article
Piscitelli, D., Brichetto, G., Geri, T., Battista, S., Testa, M., Monti Bragadin, M., & Pellicciari, L. (2024). Italian adaptation and psychometric validation of the Fatigue Impact Scale (FIS) and its modified versions in adults with multiple sclerosis: a Rasch analysis study. Disability and Rehabilitation, https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2024.2302878

Purpose: Several outcome measures are available to assess the severity of fatigue in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). The aim of this study was to adapt the Italian version of the Fatigue Impact Scale (FIS-40) and its modified versions: a 21-item... Read More about Italian adaptation and psychometric validation of the Fatigue Impact Scale (FIS) and its modified versions in adults with multiple sclerosis: a Rasch analysis study.

The Student Physiotherapist's Companion: A Case-Based Test-Your-Knowledge Guide - E-Book: The Student Physiotherapist's Companion: A Case-Based Test-Your-Knowledge Guide (2024)
Book
Porter, S. (Ed.). (2024). The Student Physiotherapist's Companion: A Case-Based Test-Your-Knowledge Guide - E-Book: The Student Physiotherapist's Companion: A Case-Based Test-Your-Knowledge Guide. Oxford: Elsevier

This expert guide offers a new approach to physiotherapy education. It supports you to formulate your own approach to different scenarios, then compare this with what the experts say – helping you learn the facts and how to problem solve at the same... Read More about The Student Physiotherapist's Companion: A Case-Based Test-Your-Knowledge Guide - E-Book: The Student Physiotherapist's Companion: A Case-Based Test-Your-Knowledge Guide.

Wearable Devices to Improve Physical Activity and Reduce Sedentary Behaviour: An Umbrella Review (2024)
Journal Article
Longhini, J., Marzaro, C., Bargeri, S., Palese, A., Dell’Isola, A., Turolla, A., …Rossettini, G. (2024). Wearable Devices to Improve Physical Activity and Reduce Sedentary Behaviour: An Umbrella Review. Sports Medicine - Open, 10(9), https://doi.org/10.1186/s40798-024-00678-9

Background Several systematic reviews (SRs), with and without meta-analyses, have investigated the use of wearable devices to improve physical activity, and there is a need for frequent and updated syntheses on the topic. Objective We aimed to e... Read More about Wearable Devices to Improve Physical Activity and Reduce Sedentary Behaviour: An Umbrella Review.

The Impact of Welfare Conditionality on Experiences of Job Quality (2024)
Journal Article
Jones, K., Wright, S., & Scullion, L. (in press). The Impact of Welfare Conditionality on Experiences of Job Quality. Work, Employment and Society, https://doi.org/10.1177/09500170231219677

This article contributes to emerging debates about how behavioural conditionality within welfare systems influences job quality. Drawing upon analysis of unique data from three waves of qualitative longitudinal interviews with 46 UK social security r... Read More about The Impact of Welfare Conditionality on Experiences of Job Quality.