Outputs (5814)

Psychological stress and musculoskeletal pain: the moderating effect of childhood and adulthood trauma
Thesis
Woodward, A. Psychological stress and musculoskeletal pain: the moderating effect of childhood and adulthood trauma. https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/407018

The aetiology of widespread musculoskeletal pain is complex. Psychological stress is a robust predictor of symptom onset and persistence but not everyone who experiences stress goes on to develop widespread pain. The aim of the studies presented in t... Read More about Psychological stress and musculoskeletal pain: the moderating effect of childhood and adulthood trauma.

A Sociological Study of Social Resources and the Patient Experience of Multiple Chronic Illnesses
Thesis
Porter, T. A Sociological Study of Social Resources and the Patient Experience of Multiple Chronic Illnesses. https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/407038

The number of people living with multiple chronic illnesses (multimorbidity) is increasing and this trend is set to continue. In recent years, there has been a significant increase in epidemiological and clinically informed research into this patient... Read More about A Sociological Study of Social Resources and the Patient Experience of Multiple Chronic Illnesses.

The management of osteoarthritis in general practice: development and implementation of a model consultation
Thesis
development and implementation of a model consultation. https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/407085

Background
People with osteoarthritis (OA) frequently consult general practitioners (GPs) for the problem but the care they receive in these consultations is often sub-optimal. The aim of the studies described in this thesis was to enhance GP clinic... Read More about The management of osteoarthritis in general practice: development and implementation of a model consultation.

Health-related quality of life in gout: a primary care-based mixed methods study
Thesis
Chandratre, P. N. Health-related quality of life in gout: a primary care-based mixed methods study. https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/407090

Background: Gout is the most prevalent inflammatory arthritis (2.5%) and may affect Health Related Quality Of Life (HRQOL) through its disease features, associated co-morbid and sociodemographic characteristics.

Methods: A systematic review of HRQ... Read More about Health-related quality of life in gout: a primary care-based mixed methods study.

Chronic cough: An exploration of impact and an evaluation of non-pharmacological management in adults
Thesis
Chamberlain Mitchell, S. A. F. Chronic cough: An exploration of impact and an evaluation of non-pharmacological management in adults. https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/407092

Chronic cough is defined as a cough that lasts for greater than 8 weeks in duration and has been estimated to have a prevalence of 11-13% of the population. Limited research has been conducted exploring its impact on the wider community. In up to 42%... Read More about Chronic cough: An exploration of impact and an evaluation of non-pharmacological management in adults.

General practitioners’ attitudes, beliefs and behaviours regarding exercise for chronic knee pain
Thesis
Cotterill, E. General practitioners’ attitudes, beliefs and behaviours regarding exercise for chronic knee pain. https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/407122

Patients with chronic knee pain (CKP) frequently present to general practitioners (GPs). Exercise, a core management approach for CKP, reduces pain and improves functioning. To maximise patient outcomes, GPs should practise in line with best evidence... Read More about General practitioners’ attitudes, beliefs and behaviours regarding exercise for chronic knee pain.

Attitudes, beliefs and physical activity in older adults with knee pain
Thesis
Quicke, J. Attitudes, beliefs and physical activity in older adults with knee pain. https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/407123

Knee pain in older adults is common and often disabling, with the majority of knee pain in adults over the age of 45 being attributed to osteoarthritis (OA). Regular physical activity and exercise are recommended for all older adults with knee pain a... Read More about Attitudes, beliefs and physical activity in older adults with knee pain.

A study of pain and mortality: the role of lifestyle, health, social and psychological factors
Thesis
Smith, D. A study of pain and mortality: the role of lifestyle, health, social and psychological factors. https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/407167

Background
Moderate to severe chronic pain affects one in five of adults. The prevalence and impact of pain increase with age. Pain may increase the risk of mortality but the relationship is not clear.

Aims
To test the hypothesis that pain incre... Read More about A study of pain and mortality: the role of lifestyle, health, social and psychological factors.

Methodological Challenges in Treatment Mediation Analysis: Examples from Studies Targeting Psychological Factors in Patients with Musculoskeletal Pain
Thesis
Mansell, G. Methodological Challenges in Treatment Mediation Analysis: Examples from Studies Targeting Psychological Factors in Patients with Musculoskeletal Pain. https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/407180

This PhD project was nested within the Psychological Workstream of the Spinal Pain Programme,a National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) funded programme of work (Grant code RPPG-0707-10131) obtained at the Research Institute for Primary Care and... Read More about Methodological Challenges in Treatment Mediation Analysis: Examples from Studies Targeting Psychological Factors in Patients with Musculoskeletal Pain.

Explicating and supporting the needs of student nurses during practice placements: a flexible and transferable model developed through action research
Thesis
model developed through action research. https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/407198

This study was designed to identify and address the support needs of pre-registration nursing students during practice placements in the West Midlands region. The study used an action research approach to define student needs and develop a flexible t... Read More about Explicating and supporting the needs of student nurses during practice placements: a flexible and transferable model developed through action research.