Investigating children's beliefs about juvenile arthritis : a study using cognitive interviewing
Presentation / Conference
Ghio, D., Thomson, W., Baildam, E., Hyrich, K., Beresford, M., Lydon, C., …Cordingley, L. Investigating children's beliefs about juvenile arthritis : a study using cognitive interviewing. Poster presented at ACR/ARHP Scientific Meeting 2011, Chicago, USA

Background/Purpose: Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is the most common chronic rheumatic illness in childhood. An understanding of how children make sense of their JIA symptoms is important for long-term management and treatment. There is increas... Read More about Investigating children's beliefs about juvenile arthritis : a study using cognitive interviewing.

Validating a pain perception questionnaire for young people with juvenile arthritis
Presentation / Conference
Ghio, D., Calam, R., Hyrich, K., Thomson, W., CAPS, C. A. P. S., & Cordingley, L. Validating a pain perception questionnaire for young people with juvenile arthritis. Poster presented at Rheumatology 2015, Manchester, UK

Background: The ways in which people perceive their illness are known to affect long-term outcomes. The Common Sense-Self-Regulatory Model (CS-SRM) is used as a theoretical framework to investigate the influence of illness beliefs on outcomes and the... Read More about Validating a pain perception questionnaire for young people with juvenile arthritis.

Development and feasibility testing of a new Ipad application, this Feeling, to aid communication of pain in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis
Presentation / Conference
Tapping, P., Rashid, A., Ghio, D., Cheing, A., Jimmieson, P., Calam, R., …Thomson, W. Development and feasibility testing of a new Ipad application, this Feeling, to aid communication of pain in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Presented at Rheumatology 2015, Manchester, UK

Background: Despite advances in pain assessment systems, questions remain over how best to help children with inflammatory musculoskeletal conditions such as JIA communicate with healthcare professionals about their pain experiences. Accurate pain co... Read More about Development and feasibility testing of a new Ipad application, this Feeling, to aid communication of pain in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis.

Beliefs about pain in juvenile idiopathic arthritis are significantly associated with higher reported pain and more negative affect in children and young people
Presentation / Conference
Lee, R., Muckian, C., Damaraju, S., Ghio, D., Thomson, W., & Cordingley, L. Beliefs about pain in juvenile idiopathic arthritis are significantly associated with higher reported pain and more negative affect in children and young people. Poster presented at Paediatric and Adolescent Rheumatology Conference 2019, Millenium Point, Birmingham, UK

Background
Persistent, unpredictable pain is one of the most burdensome features of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) which is a relapsing-remitting inflammatory musculoskeletal condition presenting in children and young people under 16 years. Rec... Read More about Beliefs about pain in juvenile idiopathic arthritis are significantly associated with higher reported pain and more negative affect in children and young people.

How do paediatric pain experts and healthcare professionals prioritise patient-reported pain information from children with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Presentation / Conference
Lee, R., Rashid, A., Ghio, D., Thomson, W., & Cordingley, L. How do paediatric pain experts and healthcare professionals prioritise patient-reported pain information from children with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis. Poster presented at British Society for Paediatric and Adolescent Rheumatology 2017, Sheffield, UK

Background: Patient self-report of pain is regarded as the gold standard of assessment. There is increased recognition of the importance of using electronic, real-time data capture with multi-dimensional methods for children who have chronic pain. No... Read More about How do paediatric pain experts and healthcare professionals prioritise patient-reported pain information from children with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis.

Building child safe communities with children and young people at their hearts
Thesis
Rowland, A. (in press). Building child safe communities with children and young people at their hearts. (Thesis). University of Salford

This is the thesis component of a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) by Published Works at the University of Salford, United Kingdom (UK). The overall submission is a portfolio of seven published works supported by five associated publications and a critical... Read More about Building child safe communities with children and young people at their hearts.

Sedentary behaviour, work, and health-related outcomes : the application of empirically derived accelerometer cut-points to data from the Health Survey for England
Thesis
Clarke-Cornwell, A. Sedentary behaviour, work, and health-related outcomes : the application of empirically derived accelerometer cut-points to data from the Health Survey for England. (Thesis). University of Salford

Background: During the last century, the technological revolution has contributed to changes in physical behaviour in the workplace. The number of moderate physical activity intensity occupations has decreased significantly over this period, and the... Read More about Sedentary behaviour, work, and health-related outcomes : the application of empirically derived accelerometer cut-points to data from the Health Survey for England.

Postural, physical and musculoskeletal impacts of children using personal electronic devices
Other
Clark, A., Cooper-Ryan, A., Brown, T., & Preece, S. Postural, physical and musculoskeletal impacts of children using personal electronic devices

This white paper outlines:
- Why we are conducting research in this area, including key statistics.
- The current evidence surrounding the relationship between MSK pain and discomfort in children and the use of PEDs.
- What we are doing abo... Read More about Postural, physical and musculoskeletal impacts of children using personal electronic devices.

The influence of trunk inclination on lower limb moments and muscle activation patterns
Thesis
Alghamdi, W. The influence of trunk inclination on lower limb moments and muscle activation patterns. (Thesis). University of Salford

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a progressive disease resulting in degeneration of the articular cartilage. Previous studies have shown that people with knee OA walk with altered gait biomechanics, characterised by altered joint moments, increased knee m... Read More about The influence of trunk inclination on lower limb moments and muscle activation patterns.

The UK work experience survey for persons with rheumatic conditions (UK WES-RC) Manual v3.1
Other
Hammond, A., Woodbridge, S., O'Brien, R., & Grant, M. The UK work experience survey for persons with rheumatic conditions (UK WES-RC) Manual v3.1. Salford

The UK WES-RC is a structured interview tool to identify work-related barriers and formulate solutions to these. It can be administered anywhere, it addresses a broad range of workplace barriers (in addition to work station and task barriers), and i... Read More about The UK work experience survey for persons with rheumatic conditions (UK WES-RC) Manual v3.1.

Effectiveness of single and combined treatments on biomechanical and clinical outcomes during walking in healthy individuals and individuals with knee osteoarthritis
Thesis
Althomali, O. W. Effectiveness of single and combined treatments on biomechanical and clinical outcomes during walking in healthy individuals and individuals with knee osteoarthritis. (Thesis). University of Salford

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is considered a common chronic musculoskeletal disease affecting the medial compartment more than the lateral compartment and leading to disability and a reduction in activity level. Lateral wedge insoles (LWI) are a conserva... Read More about Effectiveness of single and combined treatments on biomechanical and clinical outcomes during walking in healthy individuals and individuals with knee osteoarthritis.

Adaptations without delay : a guide to planning and delivering home adaptations differently
Report
Russell, R., Marney, W., Ian, C., & Jeremy, P. Adaptations without delay : a guide to planning and delivering home adaptations differently

This publication, commissioned by Royal College of Occupational Therapists from the Housing LIN, demonstrates how adaptations can be delivered in all four UK nations with the individual at the centre. The document highlights how occupational therapis... Read More about Adaptations without delay : a guide to planning and delivering home adaptations differently.

Digitising Children’s Data Collection (DCDC) for Health – development of a tablet based application for collecting public health data from children (Android application) - DCDC phase 2 – overview and guide
Other
public health data from children (Android application) - DCDC phase 2 – overview and guide

Structural characteristics and functional consequences of lateral ankle sprains
Thesis
Abdeen, R. (in press). Structural characteristics and functional consequences of lateral ankle sprains. (Thesis). University of Salford

Ankles injuries account for 8% of health care consultations and ankle sprains
constitute about 85% of all ankle injuries. Lateral ankle sprain is a type of injury that affects
both the general and the sporting population. Lateral ankle sprain has a... Read More about Structural characteristics and functional consequences of lateral ankle sprains.

Evaluation of the ‘Live Active’ exercise referral scheme
Thesis
Prior, F. (in press). Evaluation of the ‘Live Active’ exercise referral scheme. (Thesis). University of Salford

Exercise referral schemes (ERSs) are a common approach to physical activity (PA) promotion in the United Kingdom (UK). They aim to reduce levels of physical inactivity amongst adults with long-term health conditions or risk factors.There are over 600... Read More about Evaluation of the ‘Live Active’ exercise referral scheme.

Evaluation of the ‘Live Active’ exercise referral scheme : long term outcomes
Presentation / Conference
Prior, F., Coffey, M., Robins, A., & Cook, P. Evaluation of the ‘Live Active’ exercise referral scheme : long term outcomes

Introduction: Exercise referral schemes (ERSs) aim to increase the physical activity (PA) levels of people with chronic health conditions. To date, the efficacy of ERSs has been inconclusive, due to the variable nature of schemes and limited data on... Read More about Evaluation of the ‘Live Active’ exercise referral scheme : long term outcomes.

Does clinical supervision improve job satisfaction for qualified nurses in primary health care in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia?
Thesis
Almadani, S. (in press). Does clinical supervision improve job satisfaction for qualified nurses in primary health care in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia?. (Thesis). University of Salford

Background: Clinical supervision has been widely used as a tool to improve nurses’ job satisfaction and competence through shared experiences and reflection. This study, which examined job satisfaction before and after a clinical supervision interven... Read More about Does clinical supervision improve job satisfaction for qualified nurses in primary health care in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia?.

The effect of socket design on the reliability of EMG signal transduction in trans-radial myoelectric prostheses
Thesis
Monk, A. (in press). The effect of socket design on the reliability of EMG signal transduction in trans-radial myoelectric prostheses. (Dissertation). University of Salford

Background: The majority of trans-radial myoelectric prosthesis users experience some level of difficulty and disruption in the control of their prosthesis everyday (1). Previous studies by Head (1) and Chadwell et al. (2) have suggested that the fit... Read More about The effect of socket design on the reliability of EMG signal transduction in trans-radial myoelectric prostheses.

Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) and Other Adaptations – External Review
Report
– External Review

Across England the population is ageing, there are high numbers of disabled working age adults and rising numbers of families with disabled children. The majority live in ordinary housing, but most homes are not well designed for disabled people. In... Read More about Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) and Other Adaptations – External Review.

Radiation dose assessment : measurement, estimation and interpretation
Thesis
Tootell, A. (in press). Radiation dose assessment : measurement, estimation and interpretation. (Thesis). University of Salford

New technologies or methods of image acquisition are driven by the need for increased anatomical information to improve diagnostic accuracy or surgical planning. These new technologies are often accompanied with additional radiation dose yet this can... Read More about Radiation dose assessment : measurement, estimation and interpretation.