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CSP2023: 460 Exploring healthcare professionals' perspectives on how community pharmacy could better support people living with osteoarthritis: A qualitative interview study (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Simkins, J., White, S., Babatunde, O., & Holden, M. (2023, November). CSP2023: 460 Exploring healthcare professionals' perspectives on how community pharmacy could better support people living with osteoarthritis: A qualitative interview study. Poster presented at Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) 2023 Annual Conference, Birmingham Conference and Events Centre, Hill Street, , Birmingham, B5 4EW

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a highly prevalent and painful condition that is commonly managed in primary care by various healthcare professionals (HCPs), including physiotherapists (1). Community pharmacy staff have transferable skills that make them well... Read More about CSP2023: 460 Exploring healthcare professionals' perspectives on how community pharmacy could better support people living with osteoarthritis: A qualitative interview study.

UK midwives delivering physical activity advice; what are the challenges and possible solutions? (2024)
Journal Article
Mitra, M., Marino, K., Vishnubala, D., Pringle, A., & Nykjaer, C. (in press). UK midwives delivering physical activity advice; what are the challenges and possible solutions?. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, 6, Article 1369534. https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2024.1369534

BackgroundDespite physical activity (PA) providing specific health benefits during pregnancy and the postpartum period, many women report decreased PA during this time. Provision of PA advice has been found to be lacking amongst midwives due to a ran... Read More about UK midwives delivering physical activity advice; what are the challenges and possible solutions?.

F@#$ pain! A mini-review of the hypoalgesic effects of swearing (2024)
Journal Article
Hay, C. M., Sills, J. L., Shoemake, J. M., Ballmann, C. G., Stephens, R., & Washmuth, N. B. (in press). F@#$ pain! A mini-review of the hypoalgesic effects of swearing. Frontiers in Psychology, 15, Article 1416041. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1416041

Swearing, or the use of taboo language, has been repeatedly shown to induce hypoalgesia. While reliable hypoalgesic effects have been observed across studies, the mechanisms by which swearing influences pain and the optimal dosage of swearing remain... Read More about F@#$ pain! A mini-review of the hypoalgesic effects of swearing.

The potential of point-of-care ultrasound in UK general practice (2024)
Journal Article
Poppleton, A., Pursglove, L., Leceaga, E., Dupont, F., Hagiu, D.-P., & Andersen, C. (in press). The potential of point-of-care ultrasound in UK general practice. InnovAiT: Education and inspiration for general practice, https://doi.org/10.1177/17557380241257451

Ultrasound has been described as the stethoscope for the 21st century. It can rapidly answer a specific clinical question or support a procedure. Use of point-of-care ultrasound (PoCUS) by doctors has increased in the UK and internationally over the... Read More about The potential of point-of-care ultrasound in UK general practice.

Impact of Neighborhood Social Deprivation on Delays to Access for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: Wait‐Times and Clinical Consequences (2024)
Journal Article
Zaheer, A., Qiu, F., Manoragavan, R., Madan, M., Sud, M., Mamas, M. A., & Wijeysundera, H. C. (2024). Impact of Neighborhood Social Deprivation on Delays to Access for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: Wait‐Times and Clinical Consequences. Journal of the American Heart Association, 13(12), https://doi.org/10.1161/jaha.123.032450

Background Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) has become the standard of care for severe aortic stenosis treatment. Exponential growth in demand has led to prolonged wait times and adverse patient outcomes. Social marginalization may contr... Read More about Impact of Neighborhood Social Deprivation on Delays to Access for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: Wait‐Times and Clinical Consequences.