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Rehabilitation in rheumatoid arthritis: a critical review (2004)
Journal Article
Hammond, A. (2004). Rehabilitation in rheumatoid arthritis: a critical review. Musculoskeletal Care, 2(3), 135. https://doi.org/10.1002/msc.66

This article considers the evidence for effectiveness and timing of rehabilitation for people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The Cochrane Library, DARE, Medline, Embase, CINAHL and AMED were searched to identify systematic reviews and randomized con... Read More about Rehabilitation in rheumatoid arthritis: a critical review.

Chapter 5.7 : Occupational therapy and ergonomy (2004)
Book Chapter
Hammond, A., & Batteson, R. (2004). Chapter 5.7 : Occupational therapy and ergonomy. In B. Hazelman, G. Riley, & C. Speed (Eds.), Oxford Textbook of Soft Tissue Rheumatology (306-317). Oxford: Oxford University Press

Of all soft tissue complaints, occupational therapists treat soft tissue disorders of the upper limb most frequently, and in particular those considered to be Work Related Upper Limb Disorders (WRULDS). This is therefore the main focus of this chapt... Read More about Chapter 5.7 : Occupational therapy and ergonomy.

Correlation between upper limb functional ability and structural hand impairment in an early rheumatoid population (2004)
Journal Article
Adams, J., Burridge, J., Mullee, M., Hammond, A., & Cooper, C. (2004). Correlation between upper limb functional ability and structural hand impairment in an early rheumatoid population. Clinical Rehabilitation, 18(4), 405. https://doi.org/10.1191/0269215504cr732oa

Objective: To explore the relationship in individuals with early rheumatoid arthritis (RA) between self-report upper limb function, therapist-assessed upper limb function and therapist-assessed measures of structural impairment (handgrip, active hand... Read More about Correlation between upper limb functional ability and structural hand impairment in an early rheumatoid population.

The long-term outcomes from a randomized controlled trial of an educational–behavioural joint protection programme for people with rheumatoid arthritis (2004)
Journal Article
Hammond, A., & Freeman, K. (2004). The long-term outcomes from a randomized controlled trial of an educational–behavioural joint protection programme for people with rheumatoid arthritis. Clinical Rehabilitation, 18(5), 520. https://doi.org/10.1191/0269215504cr766oa

Objective: To evaluate the long-term effects of joint protection on health status of people with early rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

Design: A four-year follow-up of a randomized, controlled, assessor-blinded trial was conducted.

Setting: Two rheu... Read More about The long-term outcomes from a randomized controlled trial of an educational–behavioural joint protection programme for people with rheumatoid arthritis.

Chapter 28 : Osteoarthritis (2002)
Book Chapter
Hammond, A., & Jeffreson, P. (2002). Chapter 28 : Osteoarthritis. In A. Turner, M. Foster, & S. Johnson (Eds.), Occupational Therapy and Physical Dysfunction: principles, skills and practice (Fifth edition). Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone

Osteoarthritis (OA) is associated with increasing age, but is not an inevitable consequence. It is often considered of little importance and just part of ‘getting old,’ but it is a major contributor to disability and dependence amongst older peopl... Read More about Chapter 28 : Osteoarthritis.

Chapter 23 : Rheumatoid arthritis (2002)
Book Chapter
Hammond, A., & Jeffreson, P. (2002). Chapter 23 : Rheumatoid arthritis. In A. Turner, M. Foster, & S. Johnson (Eds.), Occupational Therapy and Physical Dysfunction: principles, skills and practice (Fifth edition). Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone

The major concerns of people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are frustration in performing everyday activities, fears about disability and dependency on others, pain and loss of self-esteem. RA is a chronic, progressive inflammatory disease primarily... Read More about Chapter 23 : Rheumatoid arthritis.

Use of cognitive-behavioural arthritis education programmes in newly diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis (2002)
Journal Article
Freeman, K., Hammond, A., & Lincoln, N. (2002). Use of cognitive-behavioural arthritis education programmes in newly diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis. Clinical Rehabilitation, 16(8), 828. https://doi.org/10.1191/0269215502cr565oa

Objective: To identify the effect of attending a cognitive-behavioural arthritis
education programme on the health status of participants with newly
diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis (RA) compared with a control group.
Design: Randomized controlled t... Read More about Use of cognitive-behavioural arthritis education programmes in newly diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis.

One-year outcomes of a randomized controlled trial of an educational-behavioural joint protection programme for people with rheumatoid arthritis (2001)
Journal Article
Hammond, A. (2001). One-year outcomes of a randomized controlled trial of an educational-behavioural joint protection programme for people with rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatology, 40(9), 1044. https://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/40.9.1044

Objective. Joint protection aims to reduce pain and local inflammation, preserve the integrity of joint structures and improve function. There is evidence that it can improve pain and function in the short term, but the long‐term effects are uncertai... Read More about One-year outcomes of a randomized controlled trial of an educational-behavioural joint protection programme for people with rheumatoid arthritis.

The joint protection behaviour assessment: a reliability study (2000)
Journal Article
Klompenhouwer, P., Lysack, C., Dijkers, M., & Hammond, A. (2000). The joint protection behaviour assessment: a reliability study. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 54(5), 516-524

OBJECTIVE: Of the various measures developed for studying persons with rheumatoid arthritis, only one that focuses on joint protection has undergone extensive testing, the Joint Protection Behavior Assessment (JPBA). The purpose of the present study... Read More about The joint protection behaviour assessment: a reliability study.

The joint protection knowledge assessment: reliability and validity (1999)
Journal Article
Hammond, A., & Lincoln, N. (1999). The joint protection knowledge assessment: reliability and validity. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 62(3), 117-122

The aim of this study was to design and test a multiple-choice questionnaire to assess the joint protection knowledge of people with rheumatoid arthritis. The questionnaire content was generated from a literature review and face validity was establis... Read More about The joint protection knowledge assessment: reliability and validity.

Development of the joint protection behavior assessment (1999)
Journal Article
Hammond, A., & Lincoln, N. (1999). Development of the joint protection behavior assessment. Arthritis and Rheumatism, 12(3), 200. https://doi.org/10.1002/1529-0131%28199906%2912%3A3%3C200%3A%3AAID-ART7%3E3.0.CO%3B2-Z

Objective

To develop an observational assessment of the use of joint protection (JP) methods by people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
Methods

Subjects with and without RA were videotaped performing a kitchen activity to identify the range of... Read More about Development of the joint protection behavior assessment.

The effect of a joint protection education programme for people with rheumatoid arthritis (1999)
Journal Article
Hammond, A., & Lincoln, N. (1999). The effect of a joint protection education programme for people with rheumatoid arthritis. Clinical Rehabilitation, 13(5), 392. https://doi.org/10.1191/026921599667005364

Objective: To evaluate the effects of an education programme in improving adherence with joint protection by people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

Design: A repeated measures design. Subjects were assessed at six weeks and one week before and six... Read More about The effect of a joint protection education programme for people with rheumatoid arthritis.

A crossover trial evaluating an educational–behavioural joint protection programme for people with rheumatoid arthritis (1999)
Journal Article
Hammond, A. (1999). A crossover trial evaluating an educational–behavioural joint protection programme for people with rheumatoid arthritis. Patient Education and Counseling, 37(1), 19. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0738-3991%2898%2900093-7

Joint protection (JP) is a self-management technique widely taught to people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). JP education aims to enable people with RA to reduce pain, inflammation, joint stress and reduce risks of deformity through using assistive d... Read More about A crossover trial evaluating an educational–behavioural joint protection programme for people with rheumatoid arthritis.

The use of self-management strategies by people with rheumatoid arthritis (1998)
Journal Article
Hammond, A. (1998). The use of self-management strategies by people with rheumatoid arthritis. Clinical Rehabilitation, 12(1), 81-87

OBJECTIVE: To investigate seven common arthritis self-management methods used by people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) by studying their frequency of use and the patients' belief in their benefits. Also to look at how people obtained information abou... Read More about The use of self-management strategies by people with rheumatoid arthritis.

Chapter 28 Rheumatoid Arthritis (1996)
Book Chapter
Hammond, A. (1996). Chapter 28 Rheumatoid Arthritis. In A. Turner, M. Foster, & S. Johnson (Eds.), Occupational Therapy and Physical Dysfunction: principles, skills and practice. Fourth edition. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone

This chapter discusses the biopsychosical impact of rheumatoid arthritis and occupational therapy.

Functional and health assessments used in rheumatology occupational therapy: a review and United Kingdom survey (1996)
Journal Article
Hammond, A. (1996). Functional and health assessments used in rheumatology occupational therapy: a review and United Kingdom survey. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 59(6), 254-259

Reviews a functional and health status outcome measures used in rheumatology therapy research and practice. Looks at the results of a national survey conducted with rheumatology occupational therapies to identity which functional assessments are most... Read More about Functional and health assessments used in rheumatology occupational therapy: a review and United Kingdom survey.