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Early specialist orthotic interventions for the lower limb in adult stroke patients: a systematic literature review (2022)
Journal Article
Golding-Day, M., Prince, N., Thomas, S., Horne, J., Thomas, L., & Walker, M. (2022). Early specialist orthotic interventions for the lower limb in adult stroke patients: a systematic literature review. Journal of the International Foot & Ankle Foundation, 1(9), https://doi.org/10.55067/jifaf.v1i9.27

Background: Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability worldwide, estimated to affect up to 50% of stroke survivors. Many stroke survivors use orthotic splints and braces to help address difficulties with mobility and gait dysfunction both ear... Read More about Early specialist orthotic interventions for the lower limb in adult stroke patients: a systematic literature review.

Orthotic intervention following stroke: a survey of physiotherapist, occupational therapist and orthotist practice and views in the UK (2022)
Journal Article
Golding-Day, M. R., Walker, M. F., & Whitehead, P. J. (2022). Orthotic intervention following stroke: a survey of physiotherapist, occupational therapist and orthotist practice and views in the UK. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 29(6), 1-16. https://doi.org/10.12968/ijtr.2021.0177

Background/Aims Orthoses are often used to promote mobility and rehabilitation for patients in the UK after a stroke. The perspective of stroke therapists in the UK is an important factor determining current practice and orthotic provision. The purpo... Read More about Orthotic intervention following stroke: a survey of physiotherapist, occupational therapist and orthotist practice and views in the UK.

Bathing adaptations in the homes of older adults and their carers (BATH-OUT): a qualitative extended follow-up study with concurrent nested outcome assessments (2020)
Journal Article
Golding-Day, M., & Whitehead, P. (2020). Bathing adaptations in the homes of older adults and their carers (BATH-OUT): a qualitative extended follow-up study with concurrent nested outcome assessments. BMJ Open, 10(11), Article e035701. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2019-035701

Objective: We previously completed a nested qualitative interview study, as part of a feasibility randomised controlled trial with 21 older adults and five carers who had an accessible shower installed in their home. The objective of this study was t... Read More about Bathing adaptations in the homes of older adults and their carers (BATH-OUT): a qualitative extended follow-up study with concurrent nested outcome assessments.

Optimising Psychoeducation for Transient Ischaemic Attack and Minor Stroke Management (OPTIMISM): Protocol for a feasibility randomised controlled trial (2020)
Journal Article
Kontou, E., Walker, M., Thomas, S., Watkins, C., Griffiths, H., Golding-Day, M., …Sprigg, N. (2020). Optimising Psychoeducation for Transient Ischaemic Attack and Minor Stroke Management (OPTIMISM): Protocol for a feasibility randomised controlled trial. AMRC Open Research, 2, Article 24. https://doi.org/10.12688/amrcopenres.12911.1

Background: A transient ischaemic attack (TIA) and minor stroke are medical emergencies and often a warning sign of future strokes if remain untreated. Few studies have investigated the long-term psychosocial effects of TIA and minor stroke. Secondar... Read More about Optimising Psychoeducation for Transient Ischaemic Attack and Minor Stroke Management (OPTIMISM): Protocol for a feasibility randomised controlled trial.

An audit of dressing practice by occupational therapists in acute stroke settings in England (2020)
Journal Article
Worthington, E., Whitehead, P., Li, Z., Golding-Day, M., & Walker, M. (2020). An audit of dressing practice by occupational therapists in acute stroke settings in England. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 83(11), 664-673. https://doi.org/10.1177/0308022620926103

Introduction: Dressing independence is commonly affected after stroke, with clinical guidelines recommending that dressing practice should routinely be provided for those with dressing difficulties. The aim of this study was to update the literature... Read More about An audit of dressing practice by occupational therapists in acute stroke settings in England.

Interventions to reduce dependency in bathing in community dwelling older adults: a systematic review (2017)
Journal Article
Golding-Day, M., Whitehead, P., Radford, K., & Walker, M. (2017). Interventions to reduce dependency in bathing in community dwelling older adults: a systematic review. Systematic Reviews, 6(1), https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-017-0586-4

Background The onset of bathing disability for older adults has been found to be an indicator and potential precursor of further disability. Thus interventions targeting bathing may prevent or delay further disability and the use of health and soc... Read More about Interventions to reduce dependency in bathing in community dwelling older adults: a systematic review.