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Acceptability and engagement amongst patients on oral and intravenous bisphosphonates for the treatment of osteoporosis in older adults (2022)
Journal Article
Narayanasamy, M., Bishop, S., Sahota, O., Paskins, Z., Gittoes, N., & Langley, T. (2022). Acceptability and engagement amongst patients on oral and intravenous bisphosphonates for the treatment of osteoporosis in older adults. Age and ageing, https://doi.org/10.1093/ageing/afac255

Background: Osteoporosis is common in older adults leading to fragility fractures at enormous individual and economic cost. Improving long-term adherence with bisphosphonate treatments reduces fracture risk, but adherence rates for first line oral bi... Read More about Acceptability and engagement amongst patients on oral and intravenous bisphosphonates for the treatment of osteoporosis in older adults.

Effective Communication and the Osteoporosis Care Gap (2022)
Journal Article
A. P. Ralston, K., Hauser, B., Paskins, Z., & H. Ralston, S. (2022). Effective Communication and the Osteoporosis Care Gap. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, 37(11), 2049-2054. https://doi.org/10.1002/jbmr.4701

Many pharmacological treatments are now available to prevent the occurrence of fragility fractures in patients with osteoporosis. Despite this there are persisting concerns that many individuals who might benefit from osteoporosis treatment do not re... Read More about Effective Communication and the Osteoporosis Care Gap.

Research priorities to reduce the impact of Musculoskeletal Disorders: a priority setting exercise using the CHRNI method (2022)
Journal Article
Paskins, Z., Farmer, C. E., Manning, F., Andersson, D. A., Barlow, T., Bishop, F. L., …Watt, F. E. (2022). Research priorities to reduce the impact of Musculoskeletal Disorders: a priority setting exercise using the CHRNI method. The Lancet Rheumatology, 4(9), E635-E645. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2665-9913%2822%2900136-9

Involving research users in setting priorities for research is essential to ensure research outcomes are patient-centred and to maximise research value and impact. The Musculoskeletal (MSK) Disorders Research Advisory Group Versus Arthritis led a res... Read More about Research priorities to reduce the impact of Musculoskeletal Disorders: a priority setting exercise using the CHRNI method.

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)
Journal Article
Brooks, M., Hassell, A., Ryan, S., Campbell, P., Paskins, Z., Hider, S., …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.

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)
Journal Article
Ryan, S., Campbell, P., Paskins, Z., Hider, S., Manning, F., Rule, K., …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.

Perceptions of risk in people with inflammatory arthritis during the COVID-19 pandemic (2022)
Journal Article
Ryan, S., Campbell, P., Paskins, Z., Manning, F., Rule, K., Hassell, A., …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.

Supporting patients to get the best from their osteoporosis treatment; what works for whom, why and in what circumstance: a rapid realist review (2022)
Journal Article
Paskins, Z., Babatunde, O., Sturrock, A., Toh, L., Horne, R., & Maidment, I. (2022). Supporting patients to get the best from their osteoporosis treatment; what works for whom, why and in what circumstance: a rapid realist review. Osteoporosis International, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00198-022-06453-4

Purpose: In people with osteoporosis, adherence to medicines is poorer than other diseases and patients report follow up is lacking, and multiple unmet information needs. We conducted a rapid realist review to understand what contextual conditions an... Read More about Supporting patients to get the best from their osteoporosis treatment; what works for whom, why and in what circumstance: a rapid realist review.

Supporting patients to get the best from their osteoporosis treatment: a rapid realist review of what works, for whom, and in what circumstance (2022)
Journal Article
Paskins, Z., Babatunde, O., Sturrock, A., Toh, L., Horne, R., Maidment, I., …Bishop, M. (2022). Supporting patients to get the best from their osteoporosis treatment: a rapid realist review of what works, for whom, and in what circumstance. Osteoporosis International, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00198-022-06453-4

Systematic reviews that examine effectiveness of interventions to improve medicines optimisation do not explain how or why they work. This realist review identified that interventions which effectively optimise medicines use in osteoporosis include o... Read More about Supporting patients to get the best from their osteoporosis treatment: a rapid realist review of what works, for whom, and in what circumstance.

POS1514-HPR UNDERSTANDING AND CHARACTERISING PATIENT PATHWAYS TO TREATMENT FOR VERTEBRAL FRACTURES: A QUALITATIVE STUDY (2022)
Journal Article
Paskins. (2022). POS1514-HPR UNDERSTANDING AND CHARACTERISING PATIENT PATHWAYS TO TREATMENT FOR VERTEBRAL FRACTURES: A QUALITATIVE STUDY. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, 1102.1 - 1102. https://doi.org/10.1136/annrheumdis-2022-eular.346

BackgroundOsteoporosis involves thinning of the bones, making them more prone to break. The most common osteoporotic fracture is a vertebral fracture (OVF). People with OVFs are at high risk of further fractures. To reduce this risk, guidelines recom... Read More about POS1514-HPR UNDERSTANDING AND CHARACTERISING PATIENT PATHWAYS TO TREATMENT FOR VERTEBRAL FRACTURES: A QUALITATIVE STUDY.

Strong, Steady and Straight: UK consensus statement on physical activity and exercise for osteoporosis (2022)
Journal Article
Paskins, Brooke-Wavell, K., A Skelton, D., L Barker, K., M Clark, E., De Biase, S., …Leyland, S. (2022). Strong, Steady and Straight: UK consensus statement on physical activity and exercise for osteoporosis. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 56(15), https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2021-104634

Exercise and physical activity can improve bone strength and the risk of falls, which may offer benefits in the prevention and management of osteoporosis. However, uncertainty about the types of exercise that are safe and effective instigates lack of... Read More about Strong, Steady and Straight: UK consensus statement on physical activity and exercise for osteoporosis.

P059 Acceptability of remote consulting during COVID-19 among patients with two common long-term musculoskeletal conditions: findings from three qualitative studies and recommendations for practice (2022)
Journal Article
Paskins, Z., Bullock, L., Manning, F., Bishop, S., Campbell, P., Cottrell, E., …Ryan, S. (2022). P059 Acceptability of remote consulting during COVID-19 among patients with two common long-term musculoskeletal conditions: findings from three qualitative studies and recommendations for practice. Rheumatology, 61(S1), https://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/keac133.058

Abstract Background/Aims The COVID-19 pandemic led to the widespread adoption of remote consultations. Whilst remote consultations offer many potential advantages to patients and healthcare services, they are unlikely to be suitable for all. Guidanc... Read More about P059 Acceptability of remote consulting during COVID-19 among patients with two common long-term musculoskeletal conditions: findings from three qualitative studies and recommendations for practice.

P008 Fracture liaison service management of patients aged 85 and older who sustain fragility fractures: audit and quality improvement (2022)
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Paskins. (2022). P008 Fracture liaison service management of patients aged 85 and older who sustain fragility fractures: audit and quality improvement. Rheumatology, https://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/keac133.007

Abstract Background/Aims Osteoporosis is a burdensome disease internationally, that is commonly diagnosed following fragility fracture. In line with national guidance, in 2018 the North Staffordshire Fracture Liaison Service (FLS) changed their mana... Read More about P008 Fracture liaison service management of patients aged 85 and older who sustain fragility fractures: audit and quality improvement.

P137 Supporting patients to get the best from their osteoporosis treatment; what works for whom, why and in what circumstance: a rapid realist review (2022)
Journal Article
Paskins, Z., Babatunde, O., Sturrock, A., Toh, L., Horne, R., & Maidment, I. (2022). P137 Supporting patients to get the best from their osteoporosis treatment; what works for whom, why and in what circumstance: a rapid realist review. Rheumatology, https://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/keac133.136

Abstract Background/Aims For two decades, clinicians and academics have been writing about the problem of poor adherence in osteoporosis, while people with osteoporosis have identified a need for more follow up and information about medicines. We ai... Read More about P137 Supporting patients to get the best from their osteoporosis treatment; what works for whom, why and in what circumstance: a rapid realist review.

P091 Who do we risk leaving behind? A survey of digital access and e-health literacy in people with inflammatory conditions (2022)
Journal Article
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

Abstract Background/Aims The COVID-19 pandemic led to an overnight shift in healthcare delivery and rapid uptake of digital technology. Such approaches risk digital exclusion for people without access to or not confident in their use of technology.... Read More about P091 Who do we risk leaving behind? A survey of digital access and e-health literacy in people with inflammatory conditions.

P064 Impact of COVID-19 on physical and mental health of people with inflammatory conditions: the ICEPAC survey (2022)
Journal Article
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

Abstract Background/Aims Concerns about the risk of COVID-19 infection led to guidelines advocating shielding for many people with inflammatory conditions. We aimed to assess the impact of the pandemic on the self-reported physical and mental health... Read More about P064 Impact of COVID-19 on physical and mental health of people with inflammatory conditions: the ICEPAC survey.

P077 Developing a better explanation of osteoarthritis: results from a conjoint analysis of patient preferences (2022)
Journal Article
Shivji, Protheroe, Paskins, Main, Jinks, & Nicholls. (2022). P077 Developing a better explanation of osteoarthritis: results from a conjoint analysis of patient preferences. Rheumatology, https://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/keac133.076

Abstract Background/Aims Despite the negative impact of osteoarthritis (OA) and existence of evidence-based guidelines, many patients and professionals lack clarity about the nature of OA and effective treatment strategies. This project aims to impr... Read More about P077 Developing a better explanation of osteoarthritis: results from a conjoint analysis of patient preferences.

Overall Effects and Moderators of Rehabilitation in Patients With Wrist Fracture: A Systematic Review. (2022)
Journal Article
Pradhan, S., Chiu, S., Burton, C., Forsyth, J., Corp, N., Paskins, Z., …Babatunde, O. (2022). Overall Effects and Moderators of Rehabilitation in Patients With Wrist Fracture: A Systematic Review. Physical Therapy, 102(6), https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzac032

OBJECTIVE: Wrist fractures constitute the most frequently occurring upper limb fracture. Many patients report persistent pain and functional limitations up to 18 months following wrist fracture. Identifying which patients are likely to gain the great... Read More about Overall Effects and Moderators of Rehabilitation in Patients With Wrist Fracture: A Systematic Review..

Clinical effectiveness of one ultrasound guided intra-articular corticosteroid and local anaesthetic injection in addition to advice and education for hip osteoarthritis (HIT trial): single blind, parallel group, three arm, randomised controlled trial (2022)
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Paskins, Z., Bromley, K., Lewis, M., Hughes, G., Hughes, E., Hennings, S., …Mallen, C. D. (2022). Clinical effectiveness of one ultrasound guided intra-articular corticosteroid and local anaesthetic injection in addition to advice and education for hip osteoarthritis (HIT trial): single blind, parallel group, three arm, randomised controlled trial. BMJ, 377, Article ARTN e068446. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj-2021-068446

Objectives: to compare the clinical effectiveness of best current treatment (BCT) plus single ultrasound-guided intra-articular hip injection (USGI) of 40mg triamcinolone acetonide and 4ml 1% lidocaine hydrochloride [BCT+US-Triamcinolone-Lidocaine] w... Read More about Clinical effectiveness of one ultrasound guided intra-articular corticosteroid and local anaesthetic injection in addition to advice and education for hip osteoarthritis (HIT trial): single blind, parallel group, three arm, randomised controlled trial.

UK clinical guideline for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis (2022)
Journal Article
Paskins. (2022). UK clinical guideline for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. Archives of Osteoporosis, 17, Article 58. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11657-022-01061-5

The National Osteoporosis Guideline Group (NOGG) has revised the UK guideline for the assessment and management of osteoporosis and the prevention of fragility fractures in postmenopausal women, and men age 50 years and older. Accredited by NICE, thi... Read More about UK clinical guideline for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis.