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Prognostic factors in non-surgically treated sciatica: a systematic review (2011)
Journal Article
Ashworth, J., Konstantinou, K., & Dunn, K. M. (2011). Prognostic factors in non-surgically treated sciatica: a systematic review. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 208 - ?. https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2474-12-208

BACKGROUND: When present sciatica is considered an obstacle to recovery in low back pain patients, yet evidence is limited regarding prognostic factors for persistent disability in this patient group. The aim of this study is to describe and summaris... Read More about Prognostic factors in non-surgically treated sciatica: a systematic review.

The clinical assessment study of the foot (CASF): study protocol for a prospective observational study of foot pain and foot osteoarthritis in the general population. (2011)
Journal Article
Muller, Roddy, Myers, Thomas, Belcher, & Marshall. (2011). The clinical assessment study of the foot (CASF): study protocol for a prospective observational study of foot pain and foot osteoarthritis in the general population. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 22 - ?. https://doi.org/10.1186/1757-1146-4-22

BACKGROUND: Symptomatic osteoarthritis (OA) affects approximately 10% of adults aged over 60 years. The foot joint complex is commonly affected by OA, yet there is relatively little research into OA of the foot, compared with other frequently affecte... Read More about The clinical assessment study of the foot (CASF): study protocol for a prospective observational study of foot pain and foot osteoarthritis in the general population..

Onset and persistence of disabling foot pain in community-dwelling older adults over a 3-year period: a prospective cohort study (2011)
Journal Article
Muller, & Roddy. (2011). Onset and persistence of disabling foot pain in community-dwelling older adults over a 3-year period: a prospective cohort study. Journals of Gerontology, Series A, 474 - 480. https://doi.org/10.1093/gerona/glq203

Foot pain and related disability in older adults are common yet understudied problems. This study aimed to determine the onset and persistence of disabling foot pain in community-dwelling older adults over a 3-year period.

Sickness certification for mental health problems: an analysis of a general practice consultation database (2011)
Journal Article
(2011). Sickness certification for mental health problems: an analysis of a general practice consultation database. Primary Health Care Research and Development, 179 - 182. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1463423610000472

Although mental illness remains the leading cause of both sickness absence and incapacity benefit in most high-income countries, little is known about how frequently patients with mental ill-health receive sickness certificates and what conditions ar... Read More about Sickness certification for mental health problems: an analysis of a general practice consultation database.

Profiling dizziness in older primary care patients: an empirical study (2011)
Journal Article
(2011). Profiling dizziness in older primary care patients: an empirical study. PloS one, 1- 7. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0016481

The diagnostic approach to dizzy, older patients is not straightforward as many organ systems can be involved and evidence for diagnostic strategies is lacking. A first differentiation in diagnostic subtypes or profiles may guide the diagnostic proce... Read More about Profiling dizziness in older primary care patients: an empirical study.

Hand assessment in older adults with musculoskeletal hand problems: a reliability study (2011)
Journal Article
Dziedzic. (2011). Hand assessment in older adults with musculoskeletal hand problems: a reliability study. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 3 - ?. https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2474-12-3

Background
Musculoskeletal hand pain is common in the general population. This study aims to investigate the inter- and intra-observer reliability of two trained observers conducting a simple clinical interview and physical examination for hand prob... Read More about Hand assessment in older adults with musculoskeletal hand problems: a reliability study.