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Digital exclusion as a potential cause of inequalities in access to care: a survey in people with inflammatory rheumatic diseases (2023)
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Hider, S., Muller, S., Gray, L., Manning, F., Heining, D., Menon, A., Packham, J., Raghuvanshi, S., Roddy, E., Ryan, S., Brooks, M., Scott, I., & Paskins, Z. (2023). Digital exclusion as a potential cause of inequalities in access to care: a survey in people with inflammatory rheumatic diseases. Rheumatology Advances in Practice, 7(1), https://doi.org/10.1093/rap/rkac109

Objectives: COVID-19 led to rapid uptake of digital healthcare. We sought to examine digital access, health and digital literacy, and impact on confidence and satisfaction with remote consultations in people with inflammatory rheumatic diseases (IRDs... Read More about Digital exclusion as a potential cause of inequalities in access to care: a survey in people with inflammatory rheumatic diseases.

Implementation of physical activity interventions for people with inflammatory arthritis: an overview and future recommendations (2022)
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Cornwall, N., Swaithes, L., Woodcock, C., Healey, E. L., & Hider, S. L. (2022). Implementation of physical activity interventions for people with inflammatory arthritis: an overview and future recommendations. Rheumatology Advances in Practice, 7(1), https://doi.org/10.1093/rap/rkac094

Regular physical activity is important for both physical and mental health. This is particularly important for people with inflammatory arthritis, because of the benefits on both disease-specific and systemic outcomes and the increased risk of comorb... Read More about Implementation of physical activity interventions for people with inflammatory arthritis: an overview and future recommendations.

Factors associated with change in health-related quality of life in people with gout: a 3-year prospective cohort study in primary care (2022)
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Watson, L., Belcher, J., Nicholls, E., Chandratre, P., Blagojevic-Bucknall, M., Hider, S., Lawton, S. A., Mallen, C. D., Muller, S., Rome, K., & Roddy, E. (2022). Factors associated with change in health-related quality of life in people with gout: a 3-year prospective cohort study in primary care. Rheumatology, 62(8), 2748-2756. https://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/keac706

Objective To describe factors associated with change in health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in people living with gout in primary care. Methods In a UK prospective cohort study, adults with a diagnosis of gout registered with 20 general practices... Read More about Factors associated with change in health-related quality of life in people with gout: a 3-year prospective cohort study in primary care.

Rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and axial spondyloarthritis epidemiology in England from 2004 to 2020: An observational study using primary care electronic health record data (2022)
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Scott, I. C., Whittle, R., Bailey, J., Twohig, H., Hider, S., Mallen, C., Muller, S., & Jordan, K. (2022). Rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and axial spondyloarthritis epidemiology in England from 2004 to 2020: An observational study using primary care electronic health record data. The Lancet Regional Health Europe, 23, Article 100519. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lanepe.2022.100519

Background: Contemporary data on rheumatoid arthritis (RA), psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and axial spondyloarthritis (SpA) epidemiology in England are lacking. This knowledge is crucial to planning healthcare services. We updated algorithms defining pat... Read More about Rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and axial spondyloarthritis epidemiology in England from 2004 to 2020: An observational study using primary care electronic health record data.

The impact of polymyalgia rheumatica on intimate sexual relationships: findings from the PMR Cohort Study (2022)
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Muller, S., Hider, S. L., Hider, S., Ranasinghe, . P., Helliwell, T., Lawton, S. A., Lawton, S., Protheroe, W., Mallen, C. D., & Mallen, C. (2022). The impact of polymyalgia rheumatica on intimate sexual relationships: findings from the PMR Cohort Study. Rheumatology Advances in Practice, 6(3), https://doi.org/10.1093/rap/rkac070

Objectives To determine the impact of polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) on intimate and sexual relationships over time. Methods The PMR Cohort study (UKCRN ID16477) is a longitudinal study of patients with incident PMR in English primary care. Participant... Read More about The impact of polymyalgia rheumatica on intimate sexual relationships: findings from the PMR Cohort Study.

Exploring the physical, psychological and social well-being of people with rheumatoid arthritis during the coronavirus pandemic: a single-centre, longitudinal, qualitative interview study in the UK (2022)
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Ryan, S., Campbell, P., Paskins, Z., Hider, S., Manning, F., Rule, K., Brooks, M., & Hassell, A. (2022). Exploring the physical, psychological and social well-being of people with rheumatoid arthritis during the coronavirus pandemic: a single-centre, longitudinal, qualitative interview study in the UK. BMJ Open, 12(7), Article e056555. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2021-056555

OBJECTIVE: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune, inflammatory, systemic condition that requires specific drug treatment to suppress disease activity and prevent joint deformity. To manage the ongoing symptoms of joint pain and fatigue patients... Read More about Exploring the physical, psychological and social well-being of people with rheumatoid arthritis during the coronavirus pandemic: a single-centre, longitudinal, qualitative interview study in the UK.

Exploring the physical, psychological and social well-being of people with rheumatoid arthritis during the coronavirus pandemic: a single-centre, longitudinal, qualitative interview study in the UK (2022)
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Brooks, M., Hassell, A., Ryan, S., Campbell, P., Paskins, Z., Hider, S., Rule, K., & Manning, F. (2022). Exploring the physical, psychological and social well-being of people with rheumatoid arthritis during the coronavirus pandemic: a single-centre, longitudinal, qualitative interview study in the UK. BMJ Open, 12, Article e056555

Objective Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune, inflammatory, systemic condition that requires specific drug treatment to suppress disease activity and prevent joint deformity. To manage the ongoing symptoms of joint pain and fatigue patients a... Read More about Exploring the physical, psychological and social well-being of people with rheumatoid arthritis during the coronavirus pandemic: a single-centre, longitudinal, qualitative interview study in the UK.

Effect of a 2-week interruption in methotrexate treatment versus continued treatment on COVID-19 booster vaccine immunity in adults with inflammatory conditions (VROOM study): a randomised, open label, superiority trial. (2022)
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Abhishek Abhishek, P., Boyton, P. R. J., Peckham, N., Áine McKnight, P., Coates, L. C., Bluett, J., Barber, V., Cureton, L., Francis, A., Appelbe, D., Eldridge, L., Julier, P., Valdes, P. A. M., Brooks, T., Rombach, I., Altmann, P. D. M., Nguyen-Van-Tam, P. J. S., Williams, P. H. C., Cook, J. A., study investigators, V., …Jones, C. (2022). Effect of a 2-week interruption in methotrexate treatment versus continued treatment on COVID-19 booster vaccine immunity in adults with inflammatory conditions (VROOM study): a randomised, open label, superiority trial. Lancet Respiratory Medicine, 840 - 850. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2213-2600%2822%2900186-2

BACKGROUND: Immunosuppressive treatments inhibit vaccine-induced immunity against SARS-CoV-2. We evaluated whether a 2-week interruption of methotrexate treatment immediately after the COVID-19 vaccine booster improved antibody responses against the... Read More about Effect of a 2-week interruption in methotrexate treatment versus continued treatment on COVID-19 booster vaccine immunity in adults with inflammatory conditions (VROOM study): a randomised, open label, superiority trial..

Perceptions of risk in people with inflammatory arthritis during the COVID-19 pandemic (2022)
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Ryan, S., Campbell, P., Paskins, Z., Manning, F., Rule, K., Hassell, A., Brooks, M., & Hider, S. (2022). Perceptions of risk in people with inflammatory arthritis during the COVID-19 pandemic. Rheumatology Advances in Practice, 6(2), Article rkac050. https://doi.org/10.1093/rap/rkac050

Objective
People with inflammatory arthritis have an increased incidence of serious illness and mortality, placing them at risk of poor outcomes from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). This study explored patients’ perceptions of risk from COVID-1... Read More about Perceptions of risk in people with inflammatory arthritis during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gait rehabilitation for foot and ankle impairments in early rheumatoid arthritis: a feasibility study of a new gait rehabilitation programme (GREAT Strides) (2022)
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Hendry, G. J., Bearne, L., Foster, N. E., Godfrey, E., Hider, S., Jolly, L., Mason, H., McConnachie, A., McInnes, I. B., Patience, A., Sackley, C., Sekhon, M., Stanley, B., van der Leeden, M., Williams, A. E., Woodburn, J., & Steultjens, M. P. M. (2022). Gait rehabilitation for foot and ankle impairments in early rheumatoid arthritis: a feasibility study of a new gait rehabilitation programme (GREAT Strides). Pilot and Feasibility Studies, 8(1), Article ARTN 115. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40814-022-01061-9

Background: Foot impairments in early rheumatoid arthritis are common and lead to progressive deterioration of lower limb function. A gait rehabilitation programme underpinned by psychological techniques to improve adherence, may preserve gait and lo... Read More about Gait rehabilitation for foot and ankle impairments in early rheumatoid arthritis: a feasibility study of a new gait rehabilitation programme (GREAT Strides).

Long-term use of glucocorticoids for polymyalgia rheumatica: follow-up of the PMR Cohort Study (2022)
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Muller, S., Hider, S. L., Sokhal, B. S., Lawton, S. A., Helliwell, T., & Mallen, C. D. (2022). Long-term use of glucocorticoids for polymyalgia rheumatica: follow-up of the PMR Cohort Study. Rheumatology Advances in Practice, 6(2), Article rkac034. https://doi.org/10.1093/rap/rkac034

Objectives PMR is a common inflammatory condition in older adults, characterized by bilateral hip and shoulder pain and stiffness. Reducing oral glucocorticoids, classically used for <= 2 years, are the mainstay of treatment. This study considers the...

P064 Impact of COVID-19 on physical and mental health of people with inflammatory conditions: the ICEPAC survey (2022)
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Roddy, Hider, Muller, & Paskins. (2022). P064 Impact of COVID-19 on physical and mental health of people with inflammatory conditions: the ICEPAC survey. Rheumatology, https://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/keac133.063

<jats:title>Abstract</jats:title> <jats:sec> <jats:title>Background/Aims</jats:title> <jats:p>Concerns about the risk of COVID-19 infection led to guidelines advocating shielding for many people with inflammatory conditions. We aimed to assess the im... Read More about P064 Impact of COVID-19 on physical and mental health of people with inflammatory conditions: the ICEPAC survey.

P091 Who do we risk leaving behind? A survey of digital access and e-health literacy in people with inflammatory conditions (2022)
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Roddy, Paskins, Hider, & Muller. (2022). P091 Who do we risk leaving behind? A survey of digital access and e-health literacy in people with inflammatory conditions. Rheumatology, https://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/keac133.090

<jats:title>Abstract</jats:title> <jats:sec> <jats:title>Background/Aims</jats:title> <jats:p>The COVID-19 pandemic led to an overnight shift in healthcare delivery and rapid uptake of digital technology. Such approaches risk digital exclusion for pe... Read More about P091 Who do we risk leaving behind? A survey of digital access and e-health literacy in people with inflammatory conditions.

P183 Establishing the epidemiology of rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and axial spondyloarthritis in England using primary care electronic health record data (2022)
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Scott, I. C., Whittle, R., Bailey, J., Twohig, H., Hider, S., Mallen, C., Muller, S., & Jordan, K. P183 Establishing the epidemiology of rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and axial spondyloarthritis in England using primary care electronic health record data

<jats:title>Abstract</jats:title> <jats:sec> <jats:title>Background/Aims</jats:title> <jats:p>The substantial personal and socioeconomic costs associated with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), psoriatic arthritis (PsA), and axial spondyloarthritis (SpA) mak... Read More about P183 Establishing the epidemiology of rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and axial spondyloarthritis in England using primary care electronic health record data.

Fragility fractures and prescriptions of medications for osteoporosis in patients with polymyalgia rheumatica: results from the PMR Cohort Study (2021)
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Paskins, Z., Sokhal, B. S., Hider, S. L., Mallen, C. D., & Muller, S. (2021). Fragility fractures and prescriptions of medications for osteoporosis in patients with polymyalgia rheumatica: results from the PMR Cohort Study. Rheumatology Advances in Practice, Article rkab094. https://doi.org/10.1093/rap/rkab094

OBJECTIVES: PMR is a common indication for long-term glucocorticoid treatment, leading to an increased risk of osteoporosis and fragility fractures. Guidelines recommend calcium and vitamin D for all patients, in addition to anti-resorptive agents fo... Read More about Fragility fractures and prescriptions of medications for osteoporosis in patients with polymyalgia rheumatica: results from the PMR Cohort Study.

What non-pharmacological treatments do people with polymyalgia rheumatica try: results from the PMR Cohort Study (2021)
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Weddell, J., Hider, S., Mallen, C., & Muller, S. (2022). What non-pharmacological treatments do people with polymyalgia rheumatica try: results from the PMR Cohort Study. Rheumatology International, 285-290. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00296-021-05036-6

Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is common. The mainstay of treatment, glucocorticoids, are associated with significant adverse effects and many patients remain on high doses for a number of years. Little is known about the use of other, non-pharmacologi... Read More about What non-pharmacological treatments do people with polymyalgia rheumatica try: results from the PMR Cohort Study.

Diagnosis and management of rheumatoid arthritis (2021)
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Weddell, J., & Hider, S. (2021). Diagnosis and management of rheumatoid arthritis. Prescriber, 32(10), 15-20. https://doi.org/10.1002/psb.1945

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is commonly encountered in primary care, and prompt identification and referral is vital to ensure timely treatment with disease‐modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) and better long‐term outcomes. This article discusses id... Read More about Diagnosis and management of rheumatoid arthritis.

'It's just a great muddle when it comes to food': a qualitative exploration of patient decision-making around diet and gout. (2021)
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Hider, Watson, Mallen, & Roddy. (2021). 'It's just a great muddle when it comes to food': a qualitative exploration of patient decision-making around diet and gout. Rheumatology Advances in Practice, https://doi.org/10.1093/rap/rkab055

Objective: Our aim was to understand whether, why and how patients choose to modify their diets after developing gout.

Methods: We conducted an inductive thematic secondary analysis of qualitative data from 43 interviews and four focus groups wit... Read More about 'It's just a great muddle when it comes to food': a qualitative exploration of patient decision-making around diet and gout..

PREVALENCE OF FRAGILITY FRACTURES AND MEDICATION PRESCRIPTION FOR OSTEOPOROSIS IN PATIENTS WITH POLYMYALGIA RHEUMATICA: RESULTS FROM THE PMR COHORT STUDY (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Singh Sokhal, B., Hider, S. L., Paskins, Z., Muller, S., & Mallen, C. D. (2021, April). PREVALENCE OF FRAGILITY FRACTURES AND MEDICATION PRESCRIPTION FOR OSTEOPOROSIS IN PATIENTS WITH POLYMYALGIA RHEUMATICA: RESULTS FROM THE PMR COHORT STUDY. Presented at British Society for Rheumatology Annual Conference 2021

Background/Aims
Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is one of the commonest indications for long term glucocorticoid (GC) use, leading to an increased risk of osteoporosis and fragility fractures. Clinical guidelines recommend prescribing medication includ... Read More about PREVALENCE OF FRAGILITY FRACTURES AND MEDICATION PRESCRIPTION FOR OSTEOPOROSIS IN PATIENTS WITH POLYMYALGIA RHEUMATICA: RESULTS FROM THE PMR COHORT STUDY.