Allied Health

Type	Division
School	Allied and Community Health
Head	Mrs Rachel Picton

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Psychosocial Risk Factors and the Association With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Systematic Review

Mansfield, M., Thacker, M and Sandford, F (2017). Psychosocial Risk Factors and the Association With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Systematic Review. Hand. 13 (5). https://doi.org/10.1177/1558944717736398

Journal article

An introduction to ethical theory for healthcare assistants

Rodger, D and Blackshaw, B (2017). An introduction to ethical theory for healthcare assistants. British Journal of Healthcare Assistants. 11 (11), pp. 556-561. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjha.2017.11.11.556

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Effectiveness of acupuncture in the treatment of shoulder pain: A systematic review of published randomised clinical trials

Rubio, A, Mansfield, M. and Lewis, J (2017). Effectiveness of acupuncture in the treatment of shoulder pain: A systematic review of published randomised clinical trials. Physiotherapy UK 2017. Birmingham, UK 10 - 11 Nov 2017

Conference paper

Factors influencing physical activity participation in adults with chronic cervical spine pain

Mansfield, M., Thacker, M, Spahr, N and Smith, TO (2017). Factors influencing physical activity participation in adults with chronic cervical spine pain. Physiotherapy U.K. 2017. Birmingham, UK 10 - 11 Nov 2017

Conference poster

Obesity prevalence among healthcare professionals in England: a cross-sectional study using the health survey for England

Kyle, RG, Wills, JD, Mahoney, C, Hoyle, L, Kelly, M and Atherton, IM (2017). Obesity prevalence among healthcare professionals in England: a cross-sectional study using the health survey for England. BMJ Open. 7 (12). https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2017-018498

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The education of paediatric endocrine nurses and advanced level practice in the UK

Davies, K. (2016). The education of paediatric endocrine nurses and advanced level practice in the UK. 2016 International Congress in Endocrinology. Beijing, China Aug 2016

Conference keynote

The expanding role of the paediatric endocrinology specialist nurse

Davies, K. (2016). The expanding role of the paediatric endocrinology specialist nurse. 2016 European Society of Paediatric Endocrinology. Lyon, France Sep 2016 European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology (ESPE).

Conference presentation

Paediatric Endocrine Nurse Leadership

Davies, K. (2016). Paediatric Endocrine Nurse Leadership. 2016 IMAGE meeting. Lyon, France Oct 2016

Conference presentation

Neuro-endocrine tumours in children

Davies, K (2016). Neuro-endocrine tumours in children. 2016 European Congress of Endocrinology. Munich, Germany May 2016

Conference keynote

Male puberty and spermatic development

Davies, K (2016). Male puberty and spermatic development. Society for Endocrinology BES 2016. Brighton, UK 07 - 09 Nov 2016 Bioscientifica. https://doi.org/10.1530/endoabs.44.n2.1

Conference presentation

Telecare call centre work and ageing in place

Procter, R, Wherton, J, Greenhalgh, T, Sugarhood, PA, Rouncefield, M and Hinder, S (2016). Telecare call centre work and ageing in place. Computer Supported Cooperative Work: CSCW. 25 (1), pp. 79-105. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10606-015-9242-5

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The role of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in sexual and reproductive health

Qidwai, W, Wong, W, Nanji, K and Robinson, N. (2016). The role of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in sexual and reproductive health. European Journal of Integrative Medicine. 8 (1), pp. 1-3. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eujim.2016.02.003

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Acupuncture for treating polycystic ovary syndrome: guidance for future randomized controlled trials

Wu, Y, Robinson, N, Hardiman, P, Taw, MB, Zhou, J, Wang, FF and Qu, F (2016). Acupuncture for treating polycystic ovary syndrome: guidance for future randomized controlled trials. Journal of Zhejiang University: Science B. 17 (3), pp. 169 - 180. https://doi.org/10.1631/jzus.B1500301

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The Importance of Evidence for the Integration of Traditional and Complementary Medicine into Western Healthcare?

Robinson, N. (2016). The Importance of Evidence for the Integration of Traditional and Complementary Medicine into Western Healthcare? World Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine. 2 (1), pp. 74 - 79. https://doi.org/10.15806/j.issn.2311-8571.2015.0029

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Structured nursing educational programs improve quality of life outcomes in patients with Cushing's syndrome.

Llahana, S and Thomas, NM (2016). Structured nursing educational programs improve quality of life outcomes in patients with Cushing's syndrome. Endocrine. 53 (1), pp. 1-3. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12020-016-0934-5

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What drives quality improvement in chronic kidney disease (CKD) in primary care: process evaluation of the Quality Improvement in Chronic Kidney Disease (QICKD) trial.

Nihat, A, de Lusignan, S, Thomas, NM, Tahir, MA and Gallagher, H (2016). What drives quality improvement in chronic kidney disease (CKD) in primary care: process evaluation of the Quality Improvement in Chronic Kidney Disease (QICKD) trial. BMJ Open. 6 (4). https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2015-008480

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Harmonising data collection from osteoarthritis studies to enable stratification: Recommendations on core data collection from an Arthritis Research UK clinical studies group

Kingsbury, SR, Corp, N, Watt, FE, Felson, DT, O'Neill, TW, Holt, CA, Jones, RK, Conaghan, PG, Arden, NK, Adams, J, Appleyard, I, Birrell, F, Blank, M, Callaghan, MJ, Cumming, J, Chapman, GJ, Halstead, J, Hamilton, DF, Hurley, M, Martin, K, Mason, DJ, Nuki, G, Redmond, AC, Reilly, K, Robinson, N., Roddy, E, Simpson, H, Smith, TO, Thomas, C, Thomas, E, Wilkinson, J and Wise, E (2016). Harmonising data collection from osteoarthritis studies to enable stratification: Recommendations on core data collection from an Arthritis Research UK clinical studies group. Rheumatology (United Kingdom). 55 (8), pp. 1394-1402. https://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/kew201

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Pain as the neglected patient safety concern: Five years on.

Twycross, AM, Forgeron, P, Chorne, J, Blackman, C and Finley, GA (2016). Pain as the neglected patient safety concern: Five years on. Journal of Child Health Care. 20 (4). https://doi.org/10.1177/1367493516643422

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Introducing “Evidence for clinical practice” [Editorial]

Alper, BS, Malone-Moses, M, Manheimer, EW and Robinson, N. (2016). Introducing “Evidence for clinical practice” [Editorial]. European Journal of Integrative Medicine. 8 (3), pp. 147-149. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eujim.2016.04.008

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Pediatric integrative medicine needs research evidence to guide decision-making

Gardiner, P and Robinson, N. (2016). Pediatric integrative medicine needs research evidence to guide decision-making. European Journal of Integrative Medicine. 8 (2), pp. 79 - 80. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eujim.2016.03.015

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Sunglass Filter Transmission and Its Operational Effect in Solar Protection for Civilian Pilots.

Chorley, AC, Lyachev, A, Higlett, MP, Khazova, M, Benwell, MJ and Evans, BJW (2016). Sunglass Filter Transmission and Its Operational Effect in Solar Protection for Civilian Pilots. Aerospace Medicine and Human Performance. 87 (5), pp. 436-442. https://doi.org/10.3357/AMHP.4499.2016

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Is there an increased risk of falls and fractures in people with early diagnosed hip and knee osteoarthritis? Data from the Osteoarthritis Initiative.

Smith, TO, Higson, E, Pearson, M and Mansfield, M. (2016). Is there an increased risk of falls and fractures in people with early diagnosed hip and knee osteoarthritis? Data from the Osteoarthritis Initiative. International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases. 21 (6), pp. 1193-1201. https://doi.org/10.1111/1756-185X.12871

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Educating a health service workforce about dementia: a qualitative study

Baillie, LJ, Sills, E and Thomas, NM (2016). Educating a health service workforce about dementia: a qualitative study. Quality in Ageing and Older Adults. 17 (2), pp. 119 -130. https://doi.org/10.1108/QAOA-11-2015-0051

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RadBench: Benchmarking image interpretation skills

Wright, C and Reeves, P (2016). RadBench: Benchmarking image interpretation skills. Radiography. 22 (2), pp. 131 - 136 (6). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2015.12.010

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Preliminary Clinical Evaluation: The What, Where, How Approach to Scoring

Wright, C and Akimoto, T (2016). Preliminary Clinical Evaluation: The What, Where, How Approach to Scoring. The UK Radiological Congress. Liverpool 06 - 08 Jun 2016

Conference paper

Sit-to-walk and sit-to-stand-and-walk task dynamics are maintained during rising at an elevated seat-height independent of lead-limb in healthy individuals

Jones, GD, James, DC, Thacker, M, Jones, EJ and Green, DA (2016). Sit-to-walk and sit-to-stand-and-walk task dynamics are maintained during rising at an elevated seat-height independent of lead-limb in healthy individuals. Gait and Posture. 48 (July), pp. 226 - 229. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2016.06.005

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Using observational research to obtain a picture of nursing practice

Twycross, AM and Shorten, A (2016). Using observational research to obtain a picture of nursing practice. Evidence-Based Nursing. https://doi.org/10.1136/eb-2016-102393

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Staying Curious: Professional Curiosity and Traumatic Brain Injury

Mantell, AR and Jennings, M (2016). Staying Curious: Professional Curiosity and Traumatic Brain Injury. 8th International Conference on Social Work in Health and Mental Health. Singapore 19 - 23 Jun 2016

Conference paper

Participation in advanced age: enacting values, an adaptive process

Sugarhood, PA, Eakin, P and Summerfield-Mann, L (2016). Participation in advanced age: enacting values, an adaptive process. Ageing and Society. 37 (8), pp. 1654-1680. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0144686X16000568

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How are service users instructed to measure home furniture for provision of minor assistive devices?

Atwal, A (2016). How are service users instructed to measure home furniture for provision of minor assistive devices? Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology. 12 (2), pp. 153-159. https://doi.org/10.3109/17483107.2015.1111942

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Bromelain and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Diabetes: An Exploratory Randomized, Placebo Controlled, Double Blind Clinical Trial

Ley, C., NI, Q, Liao, X, Gao, H-L and Robinson, N. (2016). Bromelain and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Diabetes: An Exploratory Randomized, Placebo Controlled, Double Blind Clinical Trial. Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine. 22 (10), pp. 728-737. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11655-016-2521-2

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General Practitioners’ use of and attitudes to acupuncture in relation to the UK’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) clinical guidelines—A pilot study

Czarnawska-Iliev, I and Robinson, N. (2016). General Practitioners’ use of and attitudes to acupuncture in relation to the UK’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) clinical guidelines—A pilot study. European Journal of Integrative Medicine. 8 (4). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eujim.2016.07.004

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Warm needle acupuncture for osteoarthritis: A systematic review protocol

Jun, JH, Choi, T-Y, Appleyard, I, Choi, J, Robinson, N, Kim, J-I and Lee, MS (2016). Warm needle acupuncture for osteoarthritis: A systematic review protocol. European Journal of Integrative Medicine. 8 (4). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eujim.2016.07.030

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Warm Needle Acupuncture vs. Needle Acupuncture for Osteoarthritis of the Knee: A Pilot Study Protocol

Appleyard, I, Crichton, N and Robinson, N (2016). Warm Needle Acupuncture vs. Needle Acupuncture for Osteoarthritis of the Knee: A Pilot Study Protocol. European Journal of Integrative Medicine. 8 (4), pp. 407-413. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eujim.2016.07.031

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