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The visual analogue WOMAC 3.0 scale--internal validity and responsiveness of the VAS version
(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
(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 ... -
Knowledge Attitudes and Behaviours (KAB) Surveys on Concussion in Sports: Physiotherapists Survey 2018
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Relationship Between Socioeconomic Factors, Distribution of Public Access Defibrillators and Incidence of Out-of-hospital Cardiac Arrest
(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 ... -
Knowledge Attitudes and Behaviours (KAB) Surveys on Concussion in Sport: Secondary School Students September 2018 Survey. Report # 1 to Accident Compensation Corporation.
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Knowledge Attitudes and Behaviours (KAB) Surveys on Concussion in Sports: Coaches September 2018 Survey. Report #3 to Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC)
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Knowledge Attitudes and Behaviours (KAB) Surveys on Concussion in Sports: Rugby Referees March 2018 Survey. Report #4 to Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC)
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Awareness of Concussion in Equestrian Sports. Report to Stakeholders, January 2019.
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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 ... -
Problematizing ‘Productive Citizenship’ Within Rehabilitation Services: Insights From Three Studies
(Taylor and Francis, 2019)Background: The idea that everyone should strive to be a ‘productive citizen’ is a dominant societal discourse. However, critiques highlight that common definitions of productive citizenship focus on forms of participation ... -
Contextual Issues That Influence Preparedness of Nurses for Critical Care Nursing Practice in Malawi
(African Journals Online (AJOL), 2019)Background There are no critical care nurse training programs in Malawi despite the high burden of diseases which culminate in critical illness. This paper presents contextual issues that influence preparedness of nurses ... -
Direct Transport to PCI-capable Hospitals After Out-of-hospital Cardiac Arrest in New Zealand: Inequities and Outcomes
(Elsevier, 2019)BACKGROUND: It is widely accepted that survival from OHCA may be improved through direct transfer of patients to hospitals with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) capability. However, within the New Zealand healthcare ... -
Support Workers' Experiences of Work Stress in Long-term Care Settings: A Qualitative Study
(Taylor & Francis, 2019)Background: Support-workers' performance and well-being are challenged by increasingly high workloads and poor working conditions, leading to high levels of occupational stress. Aims: To explore the experiences of work ... -
Efficacy of Acupuncture in Treating Scars Following Tissue Trauma
(SAGE Publications (UK and US), 2019)Introduction: Anecdotally, acupuncture is used in the treatment of scar tissue in order to improve scar quality and reduce symptoms of pain and pruritus. Unlike conditions such as lower back pain, knee osteoarthritis and ... -
Exploring Mobile Mixed Reality in Healthcare Higher Education: A Systematic Review
(Co-Action Publishing, 2018)Background: The evolution of technology and simulation has had a significant impact on clinical education. However, it remains grounded in traditional teaching paradigms, limiting potential for enhanced learning. Furthermore, ... -
A Survey of Foot Orthoses Prescription Habits Amongst Podiatrists in the UK, Australia and New Zealand
(BioMed Central, 2018)Background Foot orthoses are frequently used but little is known about which types are used in contemporary practice. This study aimed to explore the types of foot orthoses currently used by podiatrists and the prescription ...