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HOW DO GENERAL PRACTITIONERS IDENTIFY GIANT CELL ARTERITIS (GCA)? (2014)
Journal Article
Helliwell, T., Muller, S., Hider, S. L., Richardson, J., & Mallen, C. (2014). HOW DO GENERAL PRACTITIONERS IDENTIFY GIANT CELL ARTERITIS (GCA)?. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, 73(S2), 1004-1004. https://doi.org/10.1136/annrheumdis-2014-eular.4634

Background Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) is the commonest large vessel vasculitis yet a full time UK general practitioner (GP) can expect to see just 1 case every 1-2 years [Barraclough]. GCA may be difficult to identify, particularly in atypical cases.... Read More about HOW DO GENERAL PRACTITIONERS IDENTIFY GIANT CELL ARTERITIS (GCA)?.

Association of polymyalgia rheumatica with socioeconomic status in primary care: a cross-sectional observational study. (2014)
Journal Article
Mallen, Roddy, Hider, & Muller. (2014). Association of polymyalgia rheumatica with socioeconomic status in primary care: a cross-sectional observational study. Arthritis Care and Research, 956 - 960. https://doi.org/10.1002/acr.22276

OBJECTIVE: Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is an inflammatory musculoskeletal condition predominantly diagnosed and managed in the community. Socioeconomic status (SES) is known to be associated with many inflammatory rheumatologic conditions, but has n... Read More about Association of polymyalgia rheumatica with socioeconomic status in primary care: a cross-sectional observational study..

Impact of pain intensity on relationship quality between couples where one has back pain (2014)
Journal Article
Vivekanantham, A., Campbell, P., Mallen, C., & Dunn, K. (2014). Impact of pain intensity on relationship quality between couples where one has back pain. Pain Medicine, 832 - 841. https://doi.org/10.1111/pme.12366

OBJECTIVES: To investigate associations of pain intensity in those with long-term back pain, with their partners' rating of key constructs of relationship quality: cohesion (activities together), consensus (affection, sexual relations), satisfaction... Read More about Impact of pain intensity on relationship quality between couples where one has back pain.

Extending the authority for sickness certification beyond the medical profession: the importance of 'boundary work' (2014)
Journal Article
Welsh, V., Sanders, T., Richardson, J., Wynne-Jones, G., Jinks, C., & Mallen, C. (2014). Extending the authority for sickness certification beyond the medical profession: the importance of 'boundary work'. BMC Family Practice, 100 -?. https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2296-15-100

BACKGROUND: The study aimed to explore the views of general practitioners (GPs), nurses and physiotherapists towards extending the role of sickness certification beyond the medical profession in primary care. METHODS: Fifteen GPs, seven nurses and si... Read More about Extending the authority for sickness certification beyond the medical profession: the importance of 'boundary work'.

195. Does Intra-Articular Corticosteroid Injection in the Pre-Operative Period Increase the Risk of Joint Infection Following Hip or Knee Arthroplasty? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (2014)
Journal Article
Ellerby, N., Hider, S., Mallen, C., Belcher, J., & Roddy, E. (2014). 195. Does Intra-Articular Corticosteroid Injection in the Pre-Operative Period Increase the Risk of Joint Infection Following Hip or Knee Arthroplasty? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Rheumatology, 53(suppl_1), i132-i132. https://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/keu112.003

Background: OA is the commonest arthritis, and is increasing in prevalence. NICE OA guidelines include IA corticosteroid injections as an adjunctive treatment. There are theoretical concerns that their use prior to joint replacement surgery may incre... Read More about 195. Does Intra-Articular Corticosteroid Injection in the Pre-Operative Period Increase the Risk of Joint Infection Following Hip or Knee Arthroplasty? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

General practitioners' perspectives on campaigns to promote rapid help-seeking behaviour at the onset of rheumatoid arthritis. (2014)
Journal Article
Mallen. (2014). General practitioners' perspectives on campaigns to promote rapid help-seeking behaviour at the onset of rheumatoid arthritis. Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care, 37 - 43. https://doi.org/10.3109/02813432.2014.900239

OBJECTIVE: To explore general practitioners' (GPs') perspectives on public health campaigns to encourage people with the early symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) to seek medical help rapidly. DESIGN: Nineteen GPs participated in four semi-structur... Read More about General practitioners' perspectives on campaigns to promote rapid help-seeking behaviour at the onset of rheumatoid arthritis..