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Investigating the barriers and facilitators to implementing mental health first aid in the workplace: a qualitative study (2020)
Journal Article
Narayanasamy, M. J., THOMSON, L., Coole, C., Nouri, F., & Drummond, A. (2021). Investigating the barriers and facilitators to implementing mental health first aid in the workplace: a qualitative study. Journal of Mental Health Training, Education and Practice, 16(2), 164-178. https://doi.org/10.1108/JMHTEP-12-2019-0064

Purpose: There has been little research into the use and efficacy of Mental Health First Aid across UK workplaces. The present study investigated the implementation of MHFA across six UK organisations, identifying key barriers and facilitators. Desi... Read More about Investigating the barriers and facilitators to implementing mental health first aid in the workplace: a qualitative study.

Using occupational therapists in vocational clinics in primary care: a feasibility study (2020)
Journal Article
Drummond, A., Coole, C., Nouri, F., Ablewhite, J., & Smyth, G. (2020). Using occupational therapists in vocational clinics in primary care: a feasibility study. BMC Family Practice, 21(1), https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-020-01340-5

Background: GPs are under considerable pressure providing routine care. However, they may not be the most appropriate professionals to manage getting patients back to work, and keeping them there. Objective: To test the feasibility of delivering occu... Read More about Using occupational therapists in vocational clinics in primary care: a feasibility study.

Outpatient physiotherapy versus home-based rehabilitation for patients at risk of poor outcomes after knee arthroplasty: CORKA RCT (2020)
Journal Article
Lamb, S. E., Schussel, M. M., Barker, K. L., Room, J., Knight, R., Dutton, S. J., …Lamb, S. E. (2020). Outpatient physiotherapy versus home-based rehabilitation for patients at risk of poor outcomes after knee arthroplasty: CORKA RCT. Health Technology Assessment, 24(65), 1-115. https://doi.org/10.3310/hta24650

Background: Over 100,000 primary knee arthroplasty operations are undertaken annually in the UK. Around 15–30% of patients do not report a good outcome. Better rehabilitation strategies may improve patient-reported outcomes. Objectives: To compare th... Read More about Outpatient physiotherapy versus home-based rehabilitation for patients at risk of poor outcomes after knee arthroplasty: CORKA RCT.

Psychosocial adjustment to multiple sclerosis diagnosis: A meta-review of systematic reviews (2020)
Journal Article
Topcu, G., Griffiths, H., Bale, C., Trigg, E., Clarke, S., Potter, K.-J., …das Nair, R. (2020). Psychosocial adjustment to multiple sclerosis diagnosis: A meta-review of systematic reviews. Clinical Psychology Review, 82, Article 101923. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cpr.2020.101923

This meta-review aimed to synthesise evidence on psychosocial adjustment to multiple sclerosis, to identify available treatment models and services for recently diagnosed individuals, and to explore their effectiveness. MEDLINE, CINAHL, EMBASE, PsycI... Read More about Psychosocial adjustment to multiple sclerosis diagnosis: A meta-review of systematic reviews.

Occupational advice to help people return to work following lower limb arthroplasty: the OPAL intervention mapping study (2020)
Journal Article
Baker, P., Coole, C., Drummond, A., Khan, S., McDaid, C., Hewitt, C., …Rangan, A. (2020). Occupational advice to help people return to work following lower limb arthroplasty: the OPAL intervention mapping study. Health Technology Assessment, 24(45), https://doi.org/10.3310/hta24450

Background: Hip and knee replacements are regularly carried out for patients who work. There is little evidence about these patients' needs and the factors influencing their return to work. There is a paucity of guidance to help patients return to wo... Read More about Occupational advice to help people return to work following lower limb arthroplasty: the OPAL intervention mapping study.

A feasibility study of the physiotherapy management of urinary incontinence in athletic women: trial protocol for the POsITIve study (2020)
Journal Article
Campbell, K. G., Batt, M. E., & Drummond, A. (2020). A feasibility study of the physiotherapy management of urinary incontinence in athletic women: trial protocol for the POsITIve study. Pilot and Feasibility Studies, 6, Article 103. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40814-020-00638-6

Background: Urinary incontinence (UI) affects up to 40% of adult women within the UK, and pelvic floor muscle training can be effective as a treatment. The prevalence of UI is higher in athletic women than in their sedentary counterparts, but there i... Read More about A feasibility study of the physiotherapy management of urinary incontinence in athletic women: trial protocol for the POsITIve study.

Results of a UK-wide vignette study with occupational therapists to explore cognitive screening post-stroke (2020)
Journal Article
Geraghty, J., Ablewhite, J., das Nair, R., Lincoln, N., Kontou, E., Roffe, J., …Drummond, A. (2020). Results of a UK-wide vignette study with occupational therapists to explore cognitive screening post-stroke. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 27(7),

Background. There is a paucity of evidence in the UK regarding occupational therapy (OT) cognitive screening, and whether, and how, cognitive impairments are identified and assessed. Aims To identify current OT practice for the assessment of c... Read More about Results of a UK-wide vignette study with occupational therapists to explore cognitive screening post-stroke.

The Effect of Hearing Loss and Hearing Device Fitting on Fatigue in Adults: A Systematic Review (2020)
Journal Article
Holman, J. A., Drummond, A., & Naylor, G. (2021). The Effect of Hearing Loss and Hearing Device Fitting on Fatigue in Adults: A Systematic Review. Ear and Hearing, 42(1), 1-11

Objectives: To conduct a systematic review to address two research questions: (Q1) Does hearing loss have an effect on fatigue? (Q2) Does hearing device fitting have an effect on fatigue? It was hypothesized that hearing loss would increase fatigue... Read More about The Effect of Hearing Loss and Hearing Device Fitting on Fatigue in Adults: A Systematic Review.

An extended stroke rehabilitation service for people who have had a stroke: the EXTRAS RCT (2020)
Journal Article
Shaw, L., Bhattarai, N., Cant, R., Drummond, A., Ford, G. A., Forster, A., …Rodgers, H. (2020). An extended stroke rehabilitation service for people who have had a stroke: the EXTRAS RCT. Health Technology Assessment, 24(24), 1-202. https://doi.org/10.3310/hta24240

Background There is limited evidence about the effectiveness of rehabilitation in meeting the longer-term needs of stroke patients and their carers. Objective To determine the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of an extended stroke r... Read More about An extended stroke rehabilitation service for people who have had a stroke: the EXTRAS RCT.