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The identification of research priorities for UK occupational therapists in work rehabilitation (2015)
Journal Article
Coole, C., McBean, J., & Drummond, A. E. (in press). The identification of research priorities for UK occupational therapists in work rehabilitation. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 22(7), https://doi.org/10.12968/ijtr.2015.22.7.329

Background/Aims: UK occupational therapists are recognised as having key skills in work rehabilitation, but there is limited evidence to underpin this. In order to use research resources to best effect, it is vital to identify the research priorities... Read More about The identification of research priorities for UK occupational therapists in work rehabilitation.

Return-to-work outcomes and usefulness of actual fit notes received by employers (2015)
Journal Article
Coole, C., Potgieter, I., Nouri, F., Worthington, E., & Drummond, A. (in press). Return-to-work outcomes and usefulness of actual fit notes received by employers. Family Practice, 32(5), https://doi.org/10.1093/fampra/cmv050

Background: GPs can use the fit note to advise that a patient ‘may be fit’ or is ‘not fit’ for work. Previous employer-based research on the fit note is largely qualitative and based on general perceptions and past experience. Knowledge of the return... Read More about Return-to-work outcomes and usefulness of actual fit notes received by employers.

Systematic review of the epidemiology of non-collision injuries occurring to older people during use of public buses in high income countries (2015)
Journal Article
Kendrick, D., Drummond, A. E., Logan, P., Barnes, J., & Worthington, E. (2015). Systematic review of the epidemiology of non-collision injuries occurring to older people during use of public buses in high income countries. Journal of Transport and Health, 2(3), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jth.2015.06.002

Each year more than 6,000 people are injured on public buses in the UK, approximately half of whom are aged 65 or over. This review synthesises the published literature on the epidemiology of non-collision injuries occurring in older people using pub... Read More about Systematic review of the epidemiology of non-collision injuries occurring to older people during use of public buses in high income countries.

Interventions to reduce dependency in personal activities of daily living in community dwelling adults who use homecare services: a systematic review (2015)
Journal Article
Whitehead, P. J., Worthington, E., Parry, R. H., Walker, M. F., & Drummond, A. E. (2015). Interventions to reduce dependency in personal activities of daily living in community dwelling adults who use homecare services: a systematic review. Clinical Rehabilitation, 29(11), https://doi.org/10.1177/0269215514564894

Objectives: To identify interventions that aim to reduce dependency in activities of daily living (ADL) in homecare service users. To determine: content; effectiveness in improving ability to perform ADL; and whether delivery by qualified occupationa... Read More about Interventions to reduce dependency in personal activities of daily living in community dwelling adults who use homecare services: a systematic review.

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.

Occupational therapy in HomEcare Re-ablement Services (OTHERS): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial (2014)
Journal Article
Whitehead, P. J., Drummond, A. E., Walker, M. F., Parry, R. H., McGeorge, I. D., & Latif, Z. (2014). Occupational therapy in HomEcare Re-ablement Services (OTHERS): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials, 15(1), https://doi.org/10.1186/1745-6215-15-447

Background: Homecare re-ablement services have been developed by local authorities in England in response to the government agenda for health and social care. These services aim to optimize users’ independence and ability to cope at home, and reduce... Read More about Occupational therapy in HomEcare Re-ablement Services (OTHERS): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

Who should have a pre–discharge home assessment visit after a stroke? A qualitative study of occupational therapists' views (2014)
Journal Article
Whitehead, P. J., Fellows, K. R., Sprigg, N., Walker, M. F., & Drummond, A. E. (2014). Who should have a pre–discharge home assessment visit after a stroke? A qualitative study of occupational therapists' views. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 77(8), https://doi.org/10.4276/030802214X14071472109752

Introduction: The number of patients who have a pre-discharge home assessment visit following a stroke has been reported to vary nationally. The purpose of this research was to explore the factors influencing occupational therapists' decisions to co... Read More about Who should have a pre–discharge home assessment visit after a stroke? A qualitative study of occupational therapists' views.

REFINE (REducing Falls in In-patieNt Elderly) using bed and bedside chair pressure sensors linked to radio-pagers in acute hospital care: a randomised controlled trial (2013)
Journal Article
Sahota, O., Drummond, A., Kendrick, D., Grainge, M. J., Vass, C., Sach, T., …Avis, M. (2014). REFINE (REducing Falls in In-patieNt Elderly) using bed and bedside chair pressure sensors linked to radio-pagers in acute hospital care: a randomised controlled trial. Age and Ageing, 43(2), 247-253. https://doi.org/10.1093/ageing/aft155

Background: falls in hospitals are a major problem and contribute to substantial healthcare burden. Advances in sensor technology afford innovative approaches to reducing falls in acute hospital care. However, whether these are clinically effective a... Read More about REFINE (REducing Falls in In-patieNt Elderly) using bed and bedside chair pressure sensors linked to radio-pagers in acute hospital care: a randomised controlled trial.

Occupational therapy predischarge home visits for patients with a stroke (HOVIS): results of a feasibility randomized controlled trial (2013)
Journal Article
Drummond, A., Whitehead, P., Fellows, K., Sprigg, N., Sampson, C. J., Edwards, C., & Lincoln, N. (2013). Occupational therapy predischarge home visits for patients with a stroke (HOVIS): results of a feasibility randomized controlled trial. Clinical Rehabilitation, 27(5),

Objective: To assess the feasibility of conducting a randomized controlled trial of occupational therapy predischarge home visits for people after stroke. Design: Randomized controlled trial and cohort study. We randomized eligible patients for whom... Read More about Occupational therapy predischarge home visits for patients with a stroke (HOVIS): results of a feasibility randomized controlled trial.

Interventions to reduce dependency in personal activities of daily living in community-dwelling adults who use homecare services: protocol for a systematic review (2013)
Journal Article
Whitehead, P. J., Drummond, A. E., Walker, M. F., & Parry, R. H. (2013). Interventions to reduce dependency in personal activities of daily living in community-dwelling adults who use homecare services: protocol for a systematic review. Systematic Reviews, 2(1), Article 49. https://doi.org/10.1186/2046-4053-2-49

Background There is a growing demand for services whereby individuals receive assistance from care workers for personal care within the home. This has led to the development of re-ablement or restorative homecare services that provide time-limited... Read More about Interventions to reduce dependency in personal activities of daily living in community-dwelling adults who use homecare services: protocol for a systematic review.

REFINE (Reducing Falls in In-patient Elderly): a randomised controlled trial (2009)
Journal Article
Vass, C. D., Sahota, O., Drummond, A., Kendrick, D., Gladman, J., Sach, T., …Grainge, M. (2009). REFINE (Reducing Falls in In-patient Elderly): a randomised controlled trial. Trials, 10, Article 83. https://doi.org/10.1186/1745-6215-10-83

Background: Falls in hospitals are common, resulting in injury and anxiety to patients, and large costs to NHS organisations. More than half of all in-patient falls in elderly people in acute care settings occur at the bedside, during transfers or wh... Read More about REFINE (Reducing Falls in In-patient Elderly): a randomised controlled trial.

Multifactorial day hospital intervention to reduce falls in high risk older people in primary care: a multi-centre randomised controlled trial [ISRCTN46584556] (2006)
Journal Article
Masud, T., Coupland, C., Drummond, A. E., Gladman, J. R., Kendrick, D., Sach, T., …Conroy, S. (2006). Multifactorial day hospital intervention to reduce falls in high risk older people in primary care: a multi-centre randomised controlled trial [ISRCTN46584556]. Trials, 7(1), Article 10. https://doi.org/10.1186/1745-6215-7-5

Falls in older people are a major public health concern in terms of morbidity, mortality and cost. Previous studies suggest that multifactorial interventions can reduce falls, and many geriatric day hospitals are now offering falls intervention progr... Read More about Multifactorial day hospital intervention to reduce falls in high risk older people in primary care: a multi-centre randomised controlled trial [ISRCTN46584556].