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Economic evaluation alongside factorial trials: a systematic review of empirical studies (2015)
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(2015). Economic evaluation alongside factorial trials: a systematic review of empirical studies. Expert Review of Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research, 801-811. https://doi.org/10.1586/14737167.2015.1076336

Although economic evaluations have been performed alongside factorial trials, there seems to be limited guidance/consensus on appropriate methods of analysis. Following Centre for Review and Dissemination guidance, a systematic review of published li... Read More about Economic evaluation alongside factorial trials: a systematic review of empirical studies.

Developing a handheld record for patients with cystic fibrosis (2015)
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Narayan, O., Davies, S., Tibbins, C., Rees, J., Lenney, W., & Gilchrist, F. (2015). Developing a handheld record for patients with cystic fibrosis. Patient Related Outcome Measures, 2015(6), 225 - 228. https://doi.org/10.2147/PROM.S86298

Patient handheld records (PHHRs) promote self-management and empower the holder to take a more active role in the management of their disease. They have been used successfully in improving preventative care for children and have contributed to improv... Read More about Developing a handheld record for patients with cystic fibrosis.

You want to get on with the rest of your life: a qualitative study of health-related quality of life in gout (2015)
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Chandratre, P., Mallen, C. D., Roddy, E., Liddle, J., & Richardson, J. (2015). You want to get on with the rest of your life: a qualitative study of health-related quality of life in gout. Clinical Rheumatology, 35, 1197-1205. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10067-015-3039-2

The objective of the study is to examine the impact of gout and its treatments on health-related quality of life (HRQOL) using focus group interviews. From the baseline phase of a cohort study of HRQOL in gout, 17 participants (15 males, mean age 71... Read More about You want to get on with the rest of your life: a qualitative study of health-related quality of life in gout.

A systematic review and meta-analysis of the prevalence of chronic widespread pain in the general population. (2015)
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Mansfield, K. E., Sim, J., Jordan, J. L., & Jordan, K. P. (2015). A systematic review and meta-analysis of the prevalence of chronic widespread pain in the general population. PAIN, 157(1), 55-64. https://doi.org/10.1097/j.pain.0000000000000314

Chronic widespread pain (CWP) is common and associated with poor general health. There has been no attempt to derive a robust prevalence estimate of CWP, or assess how this is influenced by socio-demographic factors. This study therefore aimed to det... Read More about A systematic review and meta-analysis of the prevalence of chronic widespread pain in the general population..

Investigation of potential phenotypes of foot osteoarthritis: cross-sectional analysis from the Clinical Assessment Study of the Foot (2015)
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Rathod, T., Marshall, M., Thomas, M. J., Menz, H. B., Myers, H. L., Thomas, E., …Roddy, E. (2016). Investigation of potential phenotypes of foot osteoarthritis: cross-sectional analysis from the Clinical Assessment Study of the Foot. Arthritis Care and Research, 68(2), 217-227. https://doi.org/10.1002/acr.22677

Objective To investigate the existence of distinct foot osteoarthritis (OA) phenotypes based on pattern of joint involvement and comparative symptom and risk profiles. Methods Participants ages =50 years reporting foot pain in the previous year... Read More about Investigation of potential phenotypes of foot osteoarthritis: cross-sectional analysis from the Clinical Assessment Study of the Foot.

Prevention of knee osteoarthritis in overweight females: the first preventive randomized controlled trial in osteoarthritis. (2015)
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(2015). Prevention of knee osteoarthritis in overweight females: the first preventive randomized controlled trial in osteoarthritis. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amjmed.2015.03.006

BACKGROUND: With accumulating knowledge on osteoarthritis development, the next step is to focus on possibilities for primary prevention. METHODS: In a 2 × 2 factorial design, the effects of a diet-and-exercise program and of oral glucosamine sulfate... Read More about Prevention of knee osteoarthritis in overweight females: the first preventive randomized controlled trial in osteoarthritis..

Pediatric Pain Screening Tool: rapid identification of risk in youth with pain complaints. (2015)
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Simons, L., Smith, A., Ibagon, C., Coakley, R., Logan, D., Schechter, N., …Hill, J. (2015). Pediatric Pain Screening Tool: rapid identification of risk in youth with pain complaints. PAIN, 156(8), 1511-1518. https://doi.org/10.1097/j.pain.0000000000000199

Moderate to severe chronic pain is a problem for 1.7 million children, costing $19.5 billion annually in the United States alone. Risk-stratified care is known to improve outcomes in adults with chronic pain. However, no tool exists to stratify youth... Read More about Pediatric Pain Screening Tool: rapid identification of risk in youth with pain complaints..

Are Examiners’ Judgments in OSCE-Style Assessments Influenced by Contrast Effects? (2015)
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Yeates, P., Moreau, M., & Eva, K. (2015). Are Examiners’ Judgments in OSCE-Style Assessments Influenced by Contrast Effects?. Academic medicine : journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges, 90(7), 975-980. https://doi.org/10.1097/acm.0000000000000650

Purpose Laboratory studies have shown that performance assessment judgments can be biased by “contrast effects.” Assessors’ scores become more positive, for example, when the assessed performance is preceded by relatively weak candidates. The autho... Read More about Are Examiners’ Judgments in OSCE-Style Assessments Influenced by Contrast Effects?.

In sickness and in health: A cross-sectional analysis of concordance for musculoskeletal pain in 13,507 couples (2015)
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Campbell, P., Shraim, M., Jordan, K., & Dunn, K. (2015). In sickness and in health: A cross-sectional analysis of concordance for musculoskeletal pain in 13,507 couples. European Journal of Pain, 20(3), 438-446. https://doi.org/10.1002/ejp.744

Background: Musculoskeletal pain conditions are common and create substantial burden for the individual and society. While research has shown concordance between couples for risk of some diseases, e.g. heart disease or diabetes, little information is... Read More about In sickness and in health: A cross-sectional analysis of concordance for musculoskeletal pain in 13,507 couples.

In sickness and in health: a cross-sectional analysis of concordance for musculoskeletal consultations in 13,507 couples (2015)
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Campbell, P., Shraim, M., Jordan, K., & Dunn, K. (2016). In sickness and in health: a cross-sectional analysis of concordance for musculoskeletal consultations in 13,507 couples. European Journal of Pain, 20(3), 438-446

Background Musculoskeletal pain conditions are common and create substantial burden for the individual and society. While research has shown concordance between couples for risk of some diseases, e.g. heart disease or diabetes, little information is... Read More about In sickness and in health: a cross-sectional analysis of concordance for musculoskeletal consultations in 13,507 couples.

Multivariate meta-analysis of prognostic factor studies with multiple cut-points and/or methods of measurement. (2015)
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(2015). Multivariate meta-analysis of prognostic factor studies with multiple cut-points and/or methods of measurement. Statistics in Medicine, 2481 - 2496. https://doi.org/10.1002/sim.6493

A prognostic factor is any measure that is associated with the risk of future health outcomes in those with existing disease. Often, the prognostic ability of a factor is evaluated in multiple studies. However, meta-analysis is difficult because prim... Read More about Multivariate meta-analysis of prognostic factor studies with multiple cut-points and/or methods of measurement..

Foot problems in people with gout in primary care: baseline findings from a prospective cohort study (2015)
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Bucknall, Roddy, Mallen, Hider, & Muller. (2015). Foot problems in people with gout in primary care: baseline findings from a prospective cohort study. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 31 - ?. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13047-015-0090-9

BACKGROUND: Foot problems are common in people with gout yet the prevalence of current foot problems in people with gout and the burden they present to healthcare systems is not known. This cross-sectional study aimed to determine the prevalence and... Read More about Foot problems in people with gout in primary care: baseline findings from a prospective cohort study.

A pilot cluster randomised controlled trial to investigate the addition of direct access to physiotherapy to usual GP-led primary care for adults with musculoskeletal pain: the STEMS pilot trial protocol (ISRCTN23378642) (2015)
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Bishop, A., Tooth, S., Protheroe, J., Salisbury, C., Ogollah, R. O., Jowett, S., …Foster, N. E. (2015). A pilot cluster randomised controlled trial to investigate the addition of direct access to physiotherapy to usual GP-led primary care for adults with musculoskeletal pain: the STEMS pilot trial protocol (ISRCTN23378642). Pilot and Feasibility Studies, 1, Article 26. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40814-015-0020-4

Background Musculoskeletal problems are common, accounting for up to 30 % of general practitioner (GP) consultations and are a major cause of chronic disability worldwide. Demand for health care for musculoskeletal conditions is likely to continue t... Read More about A pilot cluster randomised controlled trial to investigate the addition of direct access to physiotherapy to usual GP-led primary care for adults with musculoskeletal pain: the STEMS pilot trial protocol (ISRCTN23378642).

The prevalence and correlates of alcohol use and alcohol use disorders: a population based study in Colombo, Sri Lanka. (2015)
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Zavos, H. M., Siribaddana, S., Ball, H. A., Lynskey, M. T., Sumathipala, A., Rijsdijk, F. V., & Hotopf, M. (2015). The prevalence and correlates of alcohol use and alcohol use disorders: a population based study in Colombo, Sri Lanka. BMC Psychiatry, 15, Article 158. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-015-0549-z

BACKGROUND: Alcohol use is increasing in non-Western countries. However, the effects of this increase on the prevalence of alcohol use disorders (AUD) remains unknown, particularly in South Asia. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of alcohol... Read More about The prevalence and correlates of alcohol use and alcohol use disorders: a population based study in Colombo, Sri Lanka..