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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.

Experiences of adjustment to secondary progressive multiple sclerosis: a meta-ethnographic systematic review (2020)
Journal Article
Meek, C., Topcu, G., Moghaddam, N., & das Nair, R. (2021). Experiences of adjustment to secondary progressive multiple sclerosis: a meta-ethnographic systematic review. Disability and Rehabilitation, 43(22), 3135-3146 . https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2020.1734105

Purpose: To provide an overview of the experiences and needs of patients adjusting to life after receiving a diagnosis of secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS). Method: We conducted a meta-ethnographic synthesis of qualitative studies on... Read More about Experiences of adjustment to secondary progressive multiple sclerosis: a meta-ethnographic systematic review.

Attitudes of older people with mild dementia and mild cognitive impairment and their relatives about falls risk and prevention: a qualitative study (2017)
Journal Article
Peach, T., Pollock, K., van der Wardt, V., das Nair, R., Logan, P., & Harwood, R. H. (2017). Attitudes of older people with mild dementia and mild cognitive impairment and their relatives about falls risk and prevention: a qualitative study. PLoS ONE, 12(5), 1-15. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0177530

Objective: To explore the perceptions of older people with mild dementia and mild cognitive impairment, and their family carers, about falling, falls risk and the acceptability of falls prevention interventions. Design: Qualitative study involving t... Read More about Attitudes of older people with mild dementia and mild cognitive impairment and their relatives about falls risk and prevention: a qualitative study.

Cognitive rehabilitation for memory deficits after stroke (2016)
Journal Article
das Nair, R., Cogger, H., Worthington, E., & Lincoln, N. (2017). Cognitive rehabilitation for memory deficits after stroke. Stroke, 48(2), Article e28-e29. https://doi.org/10.1161/STROKEAHA.116.015377

Memory problems are common after a stroke, leading to difficulties in everyday life. Memory rehabilitation aims to help retrain lost functions or to teach patients strategies to compensate for them. Although some studies have reported positive outcom... Read More about Cognitive rehabilitation for memory deficits after stroke.

Operationalising cognitive fatigability in multiple sclerosis: a Gordian knot that can be cut? (2016)
Journal Article
Harrison, A. M., das Nair, R., & Moss-Morris, R. (in press). Operationalising cognitive fatigability in multiple sclerosis: a Gordian knot that can be cut?. Multiple Sclerosis Journal - Experimental, Translational and Clinical, https://doi.org/10.1177/1352458516681862

Background: Researchers have attempted to operationalise objective measures of cognitive fatigability in multiple sclerosis (MS) to overcome the perceived subjectivity of patient-reported outcomes of fatigue (PROs). Measures of cognitive fatigability... Read More about Operationalising cognitive fatigability in multiple sclerosis: a Gordian knot that can be cut?.

Memory rehabilitation for people with multiple sclerosis (2016)
Journal Article
das Nair, R., Martin, K., & Lincoln, N. (2016). Memory rehabilitation for people with multiple sclerosis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 3(CD0087), https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD008754.pub3

Background: This is an update of the Cochrane review ‘Memory rehabilitation for people with multiple sclerosis’ (first published in the Cochrane Library 14 March 2012, Issue 3). Impairments in cognitive function, particularly memory, are common in pe... Read More about Memory rehabilitation for people with multiple sclerosis.

External memory aids for memory problems in people with multiple sclerosis: A systematic review (2015)
Journal Article
Goodwin, R., Lincoln, N., das Nair, R., & Bateman, A. (in press). External memory aids for memory problems in people with multiple sclerosis: A systematic review. Neuropsychological Rehabilitation, 27(8), 1081-1102. https://doi.org/10.1080/09602011.2015.1113997

Approximately 40-60% of people with multiple sclerosis (MS) have memory problems, which adversely impact on their everyday functioning. Evidence supports the use of external memory aids in people with stroke and brain injury, and suggests they may re... Read More about External memory aids for memory problems in people with multiple sclerosis: A systematic review.

Women’s experiences of using vaginal trainers (dilators) to treat vaginal penetration difficulties diagnosed as vaginismus: a qualitative interview study (2015)
Journal Article
Macey, K., Gregory, A., Nunns, D., & das Nair, R. (2015). Women’s experiences of using vaginal trainers (dilators) to treat vaginal penetration difficulties diagnosed as vaginismus: a qualitative interview study. BMC Women's Health, 15(1), Article 49. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-015-0201-6

Background Recent research has highlighted controversies in the conceptualisation, diagnosis and treatment of vaginismus. Vaginal trainers are currently the most widely used treatment. Critiques have highlighted concerns that the evidence-base of... Read More about Women’s experiences of using vaginal trainers (dilators) to treat vaginal penetration difficulties diagnosed as vaginismus: a qualitative interview study.

Evaluating a person-centred chronic pain service using indices of reliable and clinically significant change (2015)
Journal Article
Macey, K., Clarke, S., Golijani-Moghaddam, N., & Das Nair, R. (2015). Evaluating a person-centred chronic pain service using indices of reliable and clinically significant change. European journal for person centered healthcare, 3(1), 19. https://doi.org/10.5750/ejpch.v3i1.855

Background: Psychological interventions for chronic pain often require substantial individualisation, which can undermine links with the research evidence on which treatment is based. To ensure patients receive effective therapy, evaluation is needed... Read More about Evaluating a person-centred chronic pain service using indices of reliable and clinically significant change.

Rehabilitation of memory following brain injury (ReMemBrIn): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial (2015)
Journal Article
das Nair, R., Lincoln, N., Ftizsimmons, D., Brain, N., Montgomery, A., Bradshaw, L., …Pink, A. (2015). Rehabilitation of memory following brain injury (ReMemBrIn): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial. Trials, 16(6), https://doi.org/10.1186/1745-6215-16-6

Background Impairments of memory are commonly reported by people with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Such deficits are persistent, debilitating, and can severely impact quality of life. Currently, many do not routinely receive follow-up appointment... Read More about Rehabilitation of memory following brain injury (ReMemBrIn): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial.

Cognitive rehabilitation for memory deficits following stroke (2007)
Journal Article
das Nair, R., & Lincoln, N. (2007). Cognitive rehabilitation for memory deficits following stroke. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 3, Article CD0022. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD002293.pub2

Background: Memory problems are a common cognitive complaint following stroke. Memory rehabilitation programmes either attempt to retrain lost or poor memory functions, or teach patients strategies to cope with them. Objectives: To determi... Read More about Cognitive rehabilitation for memory deficits following stroke.