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.

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..

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.

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..

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..

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.

Is alcohol consumption in older adults associated with poor self-rated health? Cross-sectional and longitudinal analyses from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (2015)
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Frisher, M., Mendonça, M., Shelton, N., Pikhart, H., de Oliveira, C., & Holdsworth, C. (2015). Is alcohol consumption in older adults associated with poor self-rated health? Cross-sectional and longitudinal analyses from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing. BMC Public Health, https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-015-1993-x

Background
Increases in alcohol related mortality and morbidity have been reported among older people in England over the last decade. There is, however, evidence that drinking is protective for some health conditions. The validity of this evidence... Read More about Is alcohol consumption in older adults associated with poor self-rated health? Cross-sectional and longitudinal analyses from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing.

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..

The epidemiology of symptomatic midfoot osteoarthritis in community-dwelling older adults: cross-sectional findings from the Clinical Assessment Study of the Foot (2015)
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Thomas, M. J., Peat, G., Rathod, T., Marshall, M., Moore, A., Menz, H. B., & Roddy, E. (2015). The epidemiology of symptomatic midfoot osteoarthritis in community-dwelling older adults: cross-sectional findings from the Clinical Assessment Study of the Foot. Arthritis Research and Therapy, 17, Article 178. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13075-015-0693-3

Introduction
The foot is largely overlooked in calls for better characterisation of clinical phenotypes in osteoarthritis (OA). Yet the midfoot complex in particular has the potential to provide important insights into OA pathogenesis given its cent... Read More about The epidemiology of symptomatic midfoot osteoarthritis in community-dwelling older adults: cross-sectional findings from the Clinical Assessment Study of the Foot.

German Translation and Cross-Cultural Adaptation of the STarT Back Screening Tool. (2015)
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Aebischer, B., Hill, J., Hilfiker, R., & Karstens, S. (2015). German Translation and Cross-Cultural Adaptation of the STarT Back Screening Tool. PLoS ONE, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0132068

BACKGROUND: Although evidence based treatment approaches for acute low back pain are available, the prevention of persistent disabling symptoms remains a challenge. Subgroup targeted treatment using adequate screening tools may be a key component for... Read More about German Translation and Cross-Cultural Adaptation of the STarT Back Screening Tool..

A self-managed single exercise programme versus usual physiotherapy treatment for rotator cuff tendinopathy: a randomised controlled trial (the SELF study). (2015)
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(2015). A self-managed single exercise programme versus usual physiotherapy treatment for rotator cuff tendinopathy: a randomised controlled trial (the SELF study). Clinical Rehabilitation, 686 - 696. https://doi.org/10.1177/0269215515593784

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the clinical effectiveness of a self-managed single exercise programme versus usual physiotherapy treatment for rotator cuff tendinopathy. DESIGN: Multi-centre pragmatic unblinded parallel group randomised controlled trial. SE... Read More about A self-managed single exercise programme versus usual physiotherapy treatment for rotator cuff tendinopathy: a randomised controlled trial (the SELF study)..

Annual consultation incidence of osteoarthritis estimated from population-based health care data in England (2015)
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Yu, D., Peat, G., Bedson, J., & Jordan, K. P. (2015). Annual consultation incidence of osteoarthritis estimated from population-based health care data in England. Rheumatology, 54(11), 2051-2060. https://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/kev231

OBJECTIVES: To estimate the consultation incidence of OA using population-based health care data in England and compare OA incidence figures with those derived in other countries. METHODS: A population-based health care database (Consultations in Pri... Read More about Annual consultation incidence of osteoarthritis estimated from population-based health care data in England.

Epidemiology of posterior heel pain in the general population: cross-sectional findings from the clinical assessment study of the foot (2015)
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Chatterton, B. D., Muller, S., & Roddy, E. (2015). Epidemiology of posterior heel pain in the general population: cross-sectional findings from the clinical assessment study of the foot. Arthritis Care & Research, 996 - 1003. https://doi.org/10.1002/acr.22546

OBJECTIVE: To identify the population prevalence of posterior heel pain (HP), related disability, and associated factors. METHODS: A total of 9,334 adults ages =50 years were mailed a questionnaire. Participants reporting foot pain in the last month... Read More about Epidemiology of posterior heel pain in the general population: cross-sectional findings from the clinical assessment study of the foot.

The Effect of Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 Receptor Agonists on Weight Loss in Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Mixed Treatment Comparison Meta-Analysis (2015)
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Potts, J., Gray, L., Brady, E., Khunti, K., Davies, M., & Bodicoat, D. (2015). The Effect of Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 Receptor Agonists on Weight Loss in Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Mixed Treatment Comparison Meta-Analysis. PloS one, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0126769

Aims
To determine the effects of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists compared with placebo and other anti-diabetic agents on weight loss in overweight or obese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Methods
Electronic searches were conduc... Read More about The Effect of Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 Receptor Agonists on Weight Loss in Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Mixed Treatment Comparison Meta-Analysis.

Understanding healthcare practices in superdiverse neighbourhoods and developing the concept of welfare bricolage: protocol of a cross-national mixed-methods study (2015)
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Phillimore, J., Bradby, H., Padilla, B., Brand, T., Pemberton, S., Cheung, S., …Knecht, M. (2015). Understanding healthcare practices in superdiverse neighbourhoods and developing the concept of welfare bricolage: protocol of a cross-national mixed-methods study. BMC International Health and Human Rights, 16 -?. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12914-015-0055-x

BACKGROUND: Diversity in Europe has both increased and become more complex posing challenges to both national and local welfare state regimes. Evidence indicates specific barriers for migrant, faith and minority ethnic groups when accessing healthcar... Read More about Understanding healthcare practices in superdiverse neighbourhoods and developing the concept of welfare bricolage: protocol of a cross-national mixed-methods study.

Systematic review of rehabilitation programmes initiated within 90 days of a transient ischaemic attack or 'minor' stroke: a protocol (2015)
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Heron. (2015). Systematic review of rehabilitation programmes initiated within 90 days of a transient ischaemic attack or 'minor' stroke: a protocol. BMJ Open, e007849 - e007849. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2015-007849

Introduction Transient ischaemic attacks (TIAs) and strokes are highly prevalent conditions. Stroke killed 5.7 million people worldwide in 2005 and is estimated to cause 6.5 million deaths globally in 2015. Stroke survivors are often left with consid... Read More about Systematic review of rehabilitation programmes initiated within 90 days of a transient ischaemic attack or 'minor' stroke: a protocol.

Clinical diagnosis of symptomatic midfoot osteoarthritis: cross-sectional findings from the Clinical Assessment Study of the Foot (2015)
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Thomas, M., Roddy, E., Rathod, T., Marshall, M., Moore, A., Menz, H., & Peat, G. (2015). Clinical diagnosis of symptomatic midfoot osteoarthritis: cross-sectional findings from the Clinical Assessment Study of the Foot. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, 23(12), 2094-2101. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joca.2015.06.010

OBJECTIVE: To derive a multivariable diagnostic model for symptomatic midfoot osteoarthritis (OA). METHODS: Information on potential risk factors and clinical manifestations of symptomatic midfoot OA was collected using a health survey and standardis... Read More about Clinical diagnosis of symptomatic midfoot osteoarthritis: cross-sectional findings from the Clinical Assessment Study of the Foot.