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The visual analogue WOMAC 3.0 scale--internal validity and responsiveness of the VAS version

Kersten, P; White, PJ; Tennant, A (BioMed Central, 30 A)

Background Many people suffer with Osteoarthritis (OA) and subsequent morbidity. Therefore, measuring outcome associated with OA is important. The Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) has ...

The subjective index for physical and social outcome (SIPSO) in stroke: investigation of its subscale structure

Kersten, P; Ashburn, A; George, S; Low, J (BioMed Central, 26 A)

Short and valid measures of the impact of a stroke on integration are required in health and social settings. The Subjective Index of Physical and Social Outcome (SIPSO) is one such measure. However, there are questions ...

When Every Second Counts: Ampoule Versus Adrenaline Auto-injector Administration for Life-threatening Allergy

McDonald, E; Cooper, E (New Zealand Medical Association, 2019)

No abstract.

Physiotherapy Treatment and Rehabilitation Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury in New Zealand: Are We Doing Enough?

Fausett, W; Wilkins, F; Reid, D; Larmer, P; Potts, G (New Zealand Society of Physiotherapists Inc, 2019)

Physiotherapists are lead providers of rehabilitation following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in New Zealand. Rehabilitation is considered an essential component following ACL injuries, but there is considerable ...

Knowledge Attitudes and Behaviours (KAB) Surveys on Concussion in Sports: Physiotherapists Survey 2018

Reid, D; Hume, P; Theadom, A; Whatman, C; Walters, S; Fulcher, M (Auckland University of Technology (AUT), 2019)

Relationship Between Socioeconomic Factors, Distribution of Public Access Defibrillators and Incidence of Out-of-hospital Cardiac Arrest

Dicker, B; Garrett, N; Wong, S; McKenzie, H; McCarthy, J; Jenkin, G; Smith, T; Skinner, JR; Pegg, T; Devlin, G; Swain, A; Scott, T; Todd, V (Elsevier, 2019)

Background: Survival from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is improved when public access defibrillators are used. Areas of socioeconomic deprivation may have higher rates of OHCA and thus a greater demand for public ...

Paramedic-initiated Helivac to Tertiary Hospital for Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: A Strategy for Improving Treatment Delivery Times

Davis, P; Howie, GJ; Dicker, B; Garrett, NK (AME Publishing Company, 2019)

Background: In regions of New Zealand without coronary catheterisation laboratory (CCL) facilities, patients presenting with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) are often subjected to prolonged delays before receiving ...

Knowledge Attitudes and Behaviours (KAB) Surveys on Concussion in Sport: Secondary School Students September 2018 Survey. Report # 1 to Accident Compensation Corporation.

Reid, D; Hume, P; Theadom, A; Whatman, C; Walters, S (Auckland University of Technology (AUT), 2019)

Knowledge Attitudes and Behaviours (KAB) Surveys on Concussion in Sports: Coaches September 2018 Survey. Report #3 to Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC)

Reid, D; Hume, P; Theadom, A; Whatman, C; Walters, S (Auckland University of Technology (AUT), 2019)

Knowledge Attitudes and Behaviours (KAB) Surveys on Concussion in Sports: Rugby Referees March 2018 Survey. Report #4 to Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC)

Reid, D; Hume, P; Theadom, A; Whatman, C; Walters, S (Auckland University of Technology (AUT), 2019)

Awareness of Concussion in Equestrian Sports. Report to Stakeholders, January 2019.

Theadom, A; Reid, D; Hume, P; Hardacker, N (Auckland University of Technology (AUT), 2019)

Executive Summary An online 48-item questionnaire was used to explore concussion awareness, attitudes and behaviour in equestrian sports in New Zealand (NZ). Equestrian Sports New Zealand, New Zealand Pony Cub, Harness ...

Foot Orthoses for People With Rheumatoid Arthritis: a Survey of Prescription Habits Among Podiatrists

Chapman, L; Redmond, AC; Landorf, K; Rome, K; Keenan, AM; Waxman, R; Alcacer-Pitarch, B; Siddle, H; Backhouse, M (BioMed Central, 2019)

Background Guidelines recommend foot orthoses for people with both early (< 2 years) and established rheumatoid arthritis (RA). While prefabricated foot orthoses are cheaper and can exhibit comparable effects to customised ...

Validation of the Chinese Manchester Foot Pain and Disability Index (C-MFPDI) Among Patients With Inflammatory Arthritis

Xing Ying Erh, B; He, H; Carter, K; Cheung, P; Tan, D; Wang, W; Rome, K (BioMed Central, 2019)

Background: The Manchester Foot Pain and Disability Index (MFPDI) is a patient-reported outcome tool used to measure foot pain and foot-related disability. The English version of the MFPDI has been successfully translated ...

Objectively-assessed Foot and Ankle Characteristics in People With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Comparison With Age- and Sex-matched Controls

Stewart, S; Dalbeth, N; Aiyer, A; Rome, K (Wiley, 2019)

Objective. To objectively identify foot and ankle characteristics in people with SLE compared to age- and sex-matched controls. Methods. 54 SLE and 56 control participants attended a study visit designed to comprehensively ...

Experience of Finding Footwear and Factors Contributing to Footwear Choice in People With Gout: a Mixed Methods Study Using a Web-based Survey

Brenton-Rule, A; Dalbeth, N; Edwards, NL; Rome, K (BioMed Central, 2019)

Background Gout frequently affects the foot, particularly the first metatarsophalangeal joint. People with gout commonly wear ill-fitting footwear that lacks cushioning and support, which may further contribute to foot ...