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OP0298-PC How General Practitioners Diagnose Polymyalgia Rheumatica (2013)
Journal Article
Helliwell, T., Muller, S., Hider, S. L., & Mallen, C. D. (2013). OP0298-PC How General Practitioners Diagnose Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, 72(Suppl 3), A155.1-A155. https://doi.org/10.1136/annrheumdis-2013-eular.503

Background The initial diagnosis of polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is often made in primary care. Given the non-specific nature of PMR symptoms, diagnosis can be challenging especially as many disorders can mimic the symptoms of PMR. Although guideline... Read More about OP0298-PC How General Practitioners Diagnose Polymyalgia Rheumatica.

A Prognostic Approach to Defining Chronic Pain Across a Range of Musculoskeletal Pain Sites (2013)
Journal Article
Muller, S., Thomas, E., Dunn, K. M., & Mallen, C. D. (2013). A Prognostic Approach to Defining Chronic Pain Across a Range of Musculoskeletal Pain Sites. The Clinical Journal of Pain, 29(5), 411-416. https://doi.org/10.1097/ajp.0b013e318257099e

Objectives: To test whether the prognostic definition of chronic pain, which has previously been applied in specific anatomic areas, performed well in a cohort of older adults with a range of musculoskeletal pain sites. Methods: Data are taken... Read More about A Prognostic Approach to Defining Chronic Pain Across a Range of Musculoskeletal Pain Sites.

Should there be a Quality and Outcomes Framework domain for osteoarthritis? A cross-sectional survey in general practice (2013)
Journal Article
Clarson, L. E., Nicholl, B. I., Bishop, A., Edwards, J., Daniel, R., & Mallen, C. (2013). Should there be a Quality and Outcomes Framework domain for osteoarthritis? A cross-sectional survey in general practice. Quality in Primary Care, 21(2), 97-103

BackgroundDespite being a chronic condition with a high prevalence and significant associated morbidity that is managed predominantly in primary care, osteoarthritis (OA) does not feature in the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) component of theUK... Read More about Should there be a Quality and Outcomes Framework domain for osteoarthritis? A cross-sectional survey in general practice.

Point-of-Care Prognosis for Common Musculoskeletal Pain in Older Adults (2013)
Journal Article
Mallen, C. D., Thomas, E., Belcher, J., Rathod, T., Croft, P., & Peat, G. (2013). Point-of-Care Prognosis for Common Musculoskeletal Pain in Older Adults. JAMA Internal Medicine, 173(12), 1119-1125. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamainternmed.2013.962

Importance Many site-specific, multivariable risk models for predicting the outcome of musculoskeletal pain problems have been published. The overlapping content in these models suggests a common set of generic indicators suitable for use in primary... Read More about Point-of-Care Prognosis for Common Musculoskeletal Pain in Older Adults.

GP consultations for medically unexplained physical symptoms in parents and their children: a systematic review (2013)
Journal Article
Shraim, M., Mallen, C. D., & Dunn, K. M. (2013). GP consultations for medically unexplained physical symptoms in parents and their children: a systematic review. British Journal of General Practice (BJGP), e318 - e325. https://doi.org/10.3399/bjgp13X667178

BACKGROUND: There is evidence of an association of medically unexplained physical symptoms (MUPS) between parents and children, but it is unclear whether this association is also present for GP consultations. AIM: To review the literature investigati... Read More about GP consultations for medically unexplained physical symptoms in parents and their children: a systematic review.

The association of gout with sleep disorders: a cross-sectional study in primary care (2013)
Journal Article
Mallen, Roddy, & Muller. (2013). The association of gout with sleep disorders: a cross-sectional study in primary care. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 119 -?. https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2474-14-119

BACKGROUND: Both gout and sleep apnoea are associated with the metabolic syndrome. Hyperuricaemia is also prevalent in sleep apnoea syndrome. The objective of this study was to examine the association between gout and sleep apnoea and other sleep dis... Read More about The association of gout with sleep disorders: a cross-sectional study in primary care.

Monitoring Osteoarthritis: A Cross-sectional Survey in General Practice. (2013)
Journal Article
Clarson, L., Nicholl, B. I., Bishop, A., Edwards, J. J., Daniel, R., & Mallen, C. (2013). Monitoring Osteoarthritis: A Cross-sectional Survey in General Practice. Clinical Medicine Insights: Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Disorders, 85 - 91. https://doi.org/10.4137/CMAMD.S12606

BACKGROUND: Despite being a highly prevalent chronic condition managed predominantly in primary care and unlike other chronic conditions, osteoarthritis (OA) care is delivered on an ad hoc basis rather than through routine structured review. Evidence... Read More about Monitoring Osteoarthritis: A Cross-sectional Survey in General Practice..

The epidemiology of polymyalgia rheumatica in primary care: a research protocol (2012)
Journal Article
Roddy, Mallen, Muller, Hider, & Helliwell. (2012). The epidemiology of polymyalgia rheumatica in primary care: a research protocol. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 102 - ?. https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2474-13-102

BACKGROUND: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) is the commonest inflammatory condition seen in older patients in primary care. To date, however, research has been focused on secondary care cohorts rather than primary care where many patients are exclusivel... Read More about The epidemiology of polymyalgia rheumatica in primary care: a research protocol.

Association between polymyalgia rheumatica and vascular disease: A systematic review (2012)
Journal Article
Hancock, A. T., Mallen, C. D., Belcher, J., & Hider, S. L. (2012). Association between polymyalgia rheumatica and vascular disease: A systematic review. Arthritis Care and Research, 64(9), 1301-1305. https://doi.org/10.1002/acr.21712

Objective To systematically identify and appraise the existing literature on the association between polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) and vascular disease. Methods The Medline, Embase, CINAHL, and Cochrane databases were searched from inception to S... Read More about Association between polymyalgia rheumatica and vascular disease: A systematic review.

Self-reported pain interference and symptoms of anxiety and depression in community-dwelling older adults: Can a temporal relationship be determined? (2010)
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Arola, H., Nicholls, E., Mallen, C., & Thomas, E. (2010). Self-reported pain interference and symptoms of anxiety and depression in community-dwelling older adults: Can a temporal relationship be determined?. European Journal of Pain, 14(9), 966-971. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejpain.2010.02.012

Pain and symptoms of depression and anxiety have been observed to co-exist in the community-dwelling elderly. While depression and pain have been suggested to be predictive of one another temporally, the longitudinal associations between anxiety and... Read More about Self-reported pain interference and symptoms of anxiety and depression in community-dwelling older adults: Can a temporal relationship be determined?.

An intercalated research Masters in primary care: a pilot programme. (2010)
Journal Article
Mallen. (2010). An intercalated research Masters in primary care: a pilot programme. Education for Primary Care, 208 - 211. https://doi.org/10.1080/14739879.2010.11493909

Academic medicine is said by some to be in decline and primary care in particular struggles to recruit to academic general practice posts at all levels. Intercalated degrees are often described as being a stepping-stone to an academic career, yet a B... Read More about An intercalated research Masters in primary care: a pilot programme..

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation for the management of tennis elbow: a pragmatic randomized controlled trial: the TATE trial (ISRCTN 87141084) (2009)
Journal Article
Chesterton, L. S., van der Windt, D. A., Sim, J., Lewis, M., Mallen, C. D., Mason, E. E., …Hay, E. M. (2009). Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation for the management of tennis elbow: a pragmatic randomized controlled trial: the TATE trial (ISRCTN 87141084). BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 10(1), https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2474-10-156

Discussing prognosis with older people with musculoskeletal pain: a cross-sectional study in general practice (2009)
Journal Article
David Mallen, C., & Peat, G. (2009). Discussing prognosis with older people with musculoskeletal pain: a cross-sectional study in general practice. BMC Family Practice, 50 -?. https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2296-10-50

Prognosis has been described as an important but neglected branch of clinical science. While patients' views have been sought in the context of life-threatening illness, similar research is lacking for patients presenting with common, non-life-threat... Read More about Discussing prognosis with older people with musculoskeletal pain: a cross-sectional study in general practice.

THU0650 Early help seeking or self-management: a quantitative assessment in the context of rheumatoid arthritis
Journal Article
Simons, G., Belcher, J., Kumar, K., Falahee, M., Mallen, C., Stack, R., & Raza, K. (2018). THU0650 Early help seeking or self-management: a quantitative assessment in the context of rheumatoid arthritis. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, 77(2), https://doi.org/10.1136/annrheumdis-2018-eular.2529

Background Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) should be treated with DMARDs in its earliest stages to reduce the likelihood of permanent joint damage and disability1. This therapeutic window is often missed. One important cause is delayed help seeking by pati... Read More about THU0650 Early help seeking or self-management: a quantitative assessment in the context of rheumatoid arthritis.