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Informed consent and cluster-randomized trialsJulius Sim
Arthritis Research UK Primary Care Centre, Keele University, Staffordshire, UK
Am J Public Health 102:480-5. 2012....
The size of a pilot study for a clinical trial should be calculated in relation to considerations of precision and efficiencyJulius Sim
Arthritis Research UK Primary Care Centre, Keele University, Keele, Staffordshire, UK
J Clin Epidemiol 65:301-8. 2012..To investigate methods to determine the size of a pilot study to inform a power calculation for a randomized controlled trial (RCT) using an interval/ratio outcome measure...
The impact of workplace risk factors on the occurrence of neck and upper limb pain: a general population studyJulius Sim
Primary Care Musculoskeletal Research Centre, Keele University, Staffordshire ST5 5BG, UK
BMC Public Health 6:234. 2006..The objectives of this study were to estimate the prevalence and population impact of work-related neck and upper limb pain...- Illness experience in fibromyalgia syndrome: a metasynthesis of qualitative studiesJulius Sim
Primary Care Musculoskeletal Research Centre, Keele University, Keele, Staffordshire ST5 5BG, United Kingdom
Soc Sci Med 67:57-67. 2008..We conclude that there is scope for further research into the subjective experience of FMS, and into the methodology of metasynthesis, especially in relation to methodological appraisal... - Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation for the management of tennis elbow: a pragmatic randomized controlled trial: the TATE trial (ISRCTN 87141084)Linda S Chesterton
Arthritis Research Campaign National Primary Care Centre, Keele University, Staffordshire ST5 5BG, UK
BMC Musculoskelet Disord 10:156. 2009..It also benefits from being patient controlled, thereby promoting self-management. This study aims to assess the effectiveness, in terms of pain relief, and cost-effectiveness of a self-management package of treatment that includes TENS... 
Rehabilitation approaches in fibromyalgiaNicola Adams
Centre for Research in Health Care, Liverpool John Moores University, Great Crosshall Street, Liverpool, UK
Disabil Rehabil 27:711-23. 2005....- Addressing conflicts in research ethics: consent and risk of harmJulius Sim
Arthritis Research UK Primary Care Centre, Keele University, Staffordshire, UK
Physiother Res Int 15:80-7. 2010.... - The kappa statistic in reliability studies: use, interpretation, and sample size requirementsJulius Sim
Primary Care Sciences Research Centre, Keele University, Keele, Staffordshire ST5 5BG, United Kingdom
Phys Ther 85:257-68. 2005..This article examines and illustrates the use and interpretation of the kappa statistic in musculoskeletal research... - The CASP-19 as a measure of quality of life in old age: evaluation of its use in a retirement communityJulius Sim
Centre for Social Gerontology, Keele University, Staffordshire, ST5 5BG, UK
Qual Life Res 20:997-1004. 2011..This study tested the scale for use in a population whose demographic profile and residential status differed markedly from the original population... - Sensitivity to change and internal consistency of the Northwick Park Neck Pain Questionnaire and derivation of a minimal clinically important differenceJulius Sim
Primary Care Musculoskeletal Research Centre, Keele University, Staffordshire ST5 5BG, UK
Clin J Pain 22:820-6. 2006..To estimate the sensitivity to change and internal consistency of the Northwick Park Neck Pain Questionnaire (NPQ) and derive its minimal clinically important difference (MCID)... - Associations between physical examination and self-reported physical function in older community-dwelling adults with knee painLaurence Wood
Primary Care Musculoskeletal Research Centre, Keele University, Keele, Stoke on Trent ST5 5BG, United Kingdom
Phys Ther 88:33-42. 2008..Clinicians depend on the history and physical examination to direct treatment. The purpose of this study was to examine the associations between simple physical examination tests and self-reported physical functional limitations... - Piecework, musculoskeletal pain and the impact of workplace psychosocial factorsRosie J Lacey
Primary Care Musculoskeletal Research Centre, Keele University, Keele, Staffordshire ST5 5BG, UK
Occup Med (Lond) 57:430-7. 2007..To investigate the impact of piecework on musculoskeletal pain and general health, and the influence of perceived workplace psychosocial factors on any such associations, in a general UK population... - Experiencing chronic widespread pain in a family context: giving and receiving practical and emotional supportJane C Richardson
Primary Care Musculoskeletal Research Centre, Keele University, Keele, UK
Sociol Health Illn 29:347-65. 2007..The factors mediating the provision of this support are also explored, including the nature of the pain and the needs of the person with pain, and the roles, responsibilities and characteristics of other family members... - Effectiveness of manual therapy or pulsed shortwave diathermy in addition to advice and exercise for neck disorders: a pragmatic randomized controlled trial in physical therapy clinicsKrysia Dziedzic
Keele University, Keele, UK
Arthritis Rheum 53:214-22. 2005..To determine whether manual therapy or pulsed shortwave diathermy, in addition to advice and exercise, provide better clinical outcome at 6 months than advice and exercise alone in primary care patients with nonspecific neck disorders... - Interrater reliability of scoring of pain drawings in a self-report health surveyRosie J Lacey
Primary Care Sciences Research Centre, Keele University, Keele, Staffordshire ST5 5BG, United Kingdom
Spine 30:E455-8. 2005..98). CONCLUSIONS: This study shows that multiple raters, with training and guidelines, can reliably score pain drawings, and high consistency in the subsequent classification of cases of widespread pain can be obtained from such data... - Experiencing and controlling time in everyday life with chronic widespread pain: a qualitative studyJane C Richardson
Primary Care Musculoskeletal Research Centre, Keele University, Keele, Staffs, UK
BMC Musculoskelet Disord 9:3. 2008..This article focuses on how mundane, repetitive and taken-for-granted aspects of everyday life are disrupted for people with CWP... - Effectiveness of community physiotherapy and enhanced pharmacy review for knee pain in people aged over 55 presenting to primary care: pragmatic randomised trialElaine M Hay
Primary Care Musculoskeletal Research Centre, Keele University, Keele
BMJ 333:995. 2006..To evaluate the effectiveness of two primary care strategies for delivering evidence based care to people aged 55 or over with knee pain: enhanced pharmacy review and community physiotherapy... - Remaking the future: contemplating a life with chronic widespread painJane C Richardson
Primary Care Sciences Research Centre, Keele University, Keele, Staffs ST5 5BG, UK
Chronic Illn 2:209-18. 2006..This included an exploration of sufferers' understanding of the past and future as well as of their present situation... - Interrater reliability of algometry in measuring pressure pain thresholds in healthy humans, using multiple ratersLinda S Chesterton
Primary Care Musculoskeletal Research Centre, Keele University, Staffordshire, UK
Clin J Pain 23:760-6. 2007..To evaluate interrater reliability using 5 newly trained observers in the assessment of pressure pain threshold (PPT) using a fixed-angle algometer... - Development and implementation of a physiotherapy intervention for use in a pragmatic randomized controlled trial in primary care for shoulder painKrysia Dziedzic
Arthritis Research Campaign National Primary Care Centre, Keele University, UK
Musculoskeletal Care 7:67-77. 2009..To develop a package of physiotherapy treatment for a randomized controlled trial in primary care for shoulder pain and audit its use within the trial... - Predictors of poor outcome in patients with neck pain treated by physical therapyJonathan C Hill
Primary Care Musculoskeletal Research Centre, Keele University, Keele, Staffordshire, UK
Clin J Pain 23:683-90. 2007.... - Survey of the perceived professional, educational and personal needs of physiotherapists in primary care and community settingsJean A Bourne
School of Health and Rehabilitation, Keele University, Keele, UK
Health Soc Care Community 15:231-7. 2007..National Health Service management at all levels has a responsibility to facilitate the education, training and support of community physiotherapists... - Systematic review of randomized controlled trials of nonpharmacological interventions for fibromyalgiaJulius Sim
Primary Care Sciences Research Center, Keele University, Keele, Staffordshire, UK
Clin J Pain 18:324-36. 2002..The authors therefore carried out a systematic review from 1980 to May 2000 of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of nonpharmacological interventions for FMS... - Therapeutic approaches to fibromyalgia syndrome in the United Kingdom: a survey of occupational therapists and physical therapistsJulius Sim
Primary Care Sciences Research Centre, Keele University, Keele, Staffordshire, ST5 5BG, UK
Eur J Pain 7:173-80. 2003..This study sought information from occupational therapists (OTs) and physical therapists (PTs) working in rheumatology in the UK on their usual methods of treatment and management of patients with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS)... - Presentation of pain drawings in questionnaire surveys: influence on prevalence of neck and upper limb pain in the communityRosie J Lacey
Primary Care Sciences Research Centre, Keele University, Staffordshire Keele ST5 5BG, UK
Pain 105:293-301. 2003..7% in our study. Furthermore, respondents only answering positively to a pre-shaded manikin form a group experiencing less severe NULP and less associated disability... - A study of the noninstrumented physical examination of the knee found high observer variabilityLaurence Wood
Primary Care Sciences Research Centre, Keele University, Staffordshire ST5 5BG, UK
J Clin Epidemiol 59:512-20. 2006..Agreement on continuous variables was notably better... - The effectiveness of a posted information package on the beliefs and behavior of musculoskeletal practitioners: the UK Chiropractors, Osteopaths, and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapists Low Back Pain ManagemENT (COMPLeMENT) randomized trialDavid W Evans
School of Health and Rehabilitation, Keele University, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 35:858-66. 2010..Randomized controlled trial... - Interviewing one's peers: methodological issues in a study of health professionalsLuan Coar
Primary Care Musculoskeletal Research Centre, Keele University, Staffordshire, UK
Scand J Prim Health Care 24:251-6. 2006..There are both advantages and disadvantages to interviewing professional peers, which should be considered in the light of the objectives of a particular study... - Effects of mobilization and tactile stimulation on recovery of the hemiplegic upper limb: a series of replicated single-system studiesSusan M Hunter
Research Institute for Life Course Studies, Keele University, Keele, UK
Arch Phys Med Rehabil 89:2003-10. 2008..To explore the effects on motor function and impairment of mobilization and tactile stimulation for the paretic arm and hand after stroke... - Effects of intensity of electroacupuncture upon experimental pain in healthy human volunteers: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled studyPanos Barlas
School of Health and Rehabilitation, Keele University, Staffordshire ST5 5BG, UK
Pain 122:81-9. 2006..The control group displayed stable PPT readings over time. No significant differences were observed between the placebo and control groups. These findings suggest that high-intensity levels may be important in optimal dose selection... - Is chronic widespread pain biographically disruptive?Jane C Richardson
Keele University, Keele, Staffs ST5 5BG, UK
Soc Sci Med 63:1573-85. 2006..We conclude that the consideration of context in biographical disruption should extend to lifestage and perceived life expectancy... - Hands-on therapy interventions for upper limb motor dysfunction following strokeJackie Winter
School of Health and Rehabilitation, The Mackay Building, Keele University, Keele, Staffordshire, UK, ST5 5BG
Cochrane Database Syst Rev 6:CD006609. 2011..This review, therefore, seeks to assess the effectiveness of specific therapeutic interventions in the rehabilitation of the paretic upper limb post stroke... - Creating meaning in fibromyalgia syndromeSue Madden
Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, UK Keele University, UK
Soc Sci Med 63:2962-73. 2006..Informants varied in the degree of longer-term acceptance of a diagnosis of FMS, in relation to the concordance they achieved between the diagnosis and their experience of illness... - Effects of simultaneous dual-site TENS stimulation on experimental painLeica S Claydon
School of Physiotherapy, University of Otago, P O Box 56, Dunedin, New Zealand
Eur J Pain 12:696-704. 2008..These results reaffirm that high-intensity stimulation (regardless of frequency) is of fundamental importance in effective dosage...