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{"title":"Rheumatology nurses' perceptions of undertaking a postgraduate education programme: A phenomenological study.","authors":"Sarah Ryan, Andrew Hassell, Zoe Paskins, Katrina Rule, Michael Brooks, Gulshan Tajuria","doi":"10.1002/msc.1832","DOIUrl":"10.1002/msc.1832","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The expansion of the role of the rheumatology nurse specialist led to the instigation, in 1999, of the first Masters programme in rheumatology nursing, with the aim of supporting clinical advancement with evidence-based practice. This study explored the experience of rheumatology nurses undertaking postgraduate study at Masters level.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>(1) To explore the perceptions and experiences of clinical nurse specialists undertaking a Masters programme in Rheumatology Nursing, including perceptions of impact. (2) To identify future educational needs.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Ten rheumatology nurses who had completed a Masters degree in rheumatology nursing participated in a semi-structured video link or telephone interview conducted between 17th March 2021-17th May 2021. Interpretive phenomenological analysis was undertaken by two researchers and two public contributors.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Four themes were identified: (i) Increased confidence and the development of new clinical skills. (ii) The perceived impact on the organisation; (iii) Benefits of face-to-face learning; and (iv) Continuing evolution of the rheumatology nurse specialist role. Participants reported increased confidence in clinical skills and felt that their learning had benefited their employing organisation. However, lack of time and insufficient managerial support could impede the implementation of new skills. Learning examination techniques, engagement in learning and peer support were seen as advantages of face-to-face learning. Future educational needs focused on diagnostic and prescribing skills.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Participant learners perceived that completing a face-to-face Masters in rheumatology increased confidence in delivering new clinical skills and fostered peer networks, whilst also benefiting their employing organisations. There is a need for organisational support to apply learning to the clinical setting.</p>","PeriodicalId":46945,"journal":{"name":"Musculoskeletal Care","volume":" ","pages":"1571-1577"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49683510","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"From sceptic to believer: Acceptability of cognitive muscular therapy^TM , a new intervention for knee osteoarthritis.","authors":"Daniela Ghio, Nathan Brookes, Stephen Preece, Nicola Walsh","doi":"10.1002/msc.1842","DOIUrl":"10.1002/msc.1842","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Cognitive Muscular TherapyTM (CMT) is an integrated behavioural intervention developed for knee osteoarthritis. CMT teaches patients to reconceptualise the condition, integrates muscle biofeedback and aims to reduce muscle overactivity, both in response to pain and during daily activities. This nested qualitative study explored patient and physiotherapist perspectives and experiences of CMT.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Five physiotherapists were trained to follow a well-defined protocol and then delivered CMT to at least two patients with knee osteoarthritis. Each patient received seven individual clinical sessions and was provided with access to online learning materials incorporating animated videos. Semi-structured interviews took place after delivery/completion of the intervention and data were analysed at the patient and physiotherapist level.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Five physiotherapists and five patients were interviewed. All described a process of changing beliefs throughout their engagement with CMT. A framework with three phases was developed to organise the data according to how osteoarthritis was conceptualised and how this changed throughout their interactions with CMT. Firstly, was an identification of pain beliefs to be challenged and recognition of how current beliefs can misalign with daily experiences. Secondly was a process of challenging and changing beliefs, validated through new experiences. Finally, there was an embedding of changed beliefs into self-management to continue with activities.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study identified a range of psychological changes which occur during exposure to CMT. These changes enabled patients to reconceptualise their condition, develop a new understanding of their body, understand psychological processes, and make sense of their knee pain.</p>","PeriodicalId":46945,"journal":{"name":"Musculoskeletal Care","volume":" ","pages":"1639-1650"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136399736","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Predicting persisting disability in musculoskeletal pain patients with the STarT MSK screening tool: Results from a prospective cohort study.","authors":"Noam Nativ, Tamar Pincus, Jonathan Hill, Noa Ben Ami","doi":"10.1002/msc.1776","DOIUrl":"10.1002/msc.1776","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The STarT MSK screening tool aims to categorise musculoskeletal patients into three risk groups for treatment stratification. The tool has been translated and validated into Hebrew. However, its ability to predict persistent disability in patients has yet to be evaluated.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>The primary aim of this study was to assess the ability of the Hebrew version of the STarT MSK tool to predict persistent disability in patients experiencing musculoskeletal pain.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A prospective observational cohort study was conducted, recruiting 135 patients with musculoskeletal pain in five common areas: back, neck, shoulder, knee, or multisite pain over the age of 21. At the first consultation, all patients completed demographic information, the Focus On Therapeutic Outcomes (FOTO) questionnaire (function, pain, and fear avoidance score), and the STarT MSK questionnaire. The patients completed the FOTO questionnaire again at the end of the physiotherapy treatments.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>25 patients (18.5%) were classified into the low-risk group, 68 patients (50.3%) into the medium-risk group, and 42 (31.1%) into the high-risk group. The baseline STarT MSK tool score demonstrated an excellent ability to identify patients at high risk of developing persistent disability (AUC = 0.795, 95% CI 0.716-0.873).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The Hebrew version of the STarT MSK tool can differentiate between three chronic risk groups and has high predictive validity for chronicity. This may provide a tool to assist clinicians in identifying patients who require more intensive care, and thus, potentially prevent the transition to chronic disabling pain.</p>","PeriodicalId":46945,"journal":{"name":"Musculoskeletal Care","volume":" ","pages":"1005-1010"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9430354","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The clinical profile of individuals with symptoms of knee osteoarthritis referred to secondary care in Denmark: A cross-sectional study of 282 people.","authors":"Chichi Olivia Kjaer Hinz, Simon Majormoen Bruhn, Lars Hermann Tang, Mette Nyberg, Søren Thorgaard Skou, Paetur Mikal Holm","doi":"10.1002/msc.1792","DOIUrl":"10.1002/msc.1792","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":46945,"journal":{"name":"Musculoskeletal Care","volume":" ","pages":"1105-1113"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9647245","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effects of foot orthoses and footwear interventions on impairments and quality of life in people with hip pain: A systematic review.","authors":"Rita Kinsella, Anthony Nasser, Hylton B Menz, Tania Pizzari, Natalie J Collins, Adam I Semciw","doi":"10.1002/msc.1826","DOIUrl":"10.1002/msc.1826","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Foot orthoses and footwear interventions are advocated for the management of lower limb musculoskeletal conditions including the hip, but much of the research is focused on knee disorders. The aim of this systematic review was to synthesise the literature that investigates the use of foot orthoses or footwear in people with hip-related pain.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, AMED and SPORTDiscus were searched from inception to March 2023. Randomised controlled trials (RCT), cohort and pre-post studies reporting on footwear and foot orthoses interventions, in participants with hip-related pain, were eligible for inclusion. Outcomes included pain, physical function, and quality of life (QoL). Effect sizes were calculated where sufficient data were available. Reporting quality was assessed using the Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool (Rob-2) and the Joanna Briggs Institute Checklist. The overall quality of evidence was rated according to the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluations framework.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of the seven included studies (n = 266 participants), there was one RCT, one cohort and five single-group pre-post designs. Interventions included customised and non-customised arch supports, heel lifts, and footwear modifications, used in the following hip conditions: trochanteric pain, non-specific hip pain, hip osteoarthritis, and leg length dysfunction following total hip arthroplasty. Meta-analysis was possible for outcomes in two studies, demonstrating moderate improvement in pain following foot orthoses use. Overall certainty of evidence ranged from very low to low.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Single-group pre-post study designs describe positive relationships between foot orthoses and footwear use and improvements in hip pain, function, and QoL. However, these results were not supported by the only available RCT. Given this is a relatively inexpensive and non-invasive treatment approach, further rigorous studies are warranted.</p>","PeriodicalId":46945,"journal":{"name":"Musculoskeletal Care","volume":" ","pages":"1529-1550"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41215899","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Diagnostic uncertainty and axial spondyloarthropathy: A case for cognitive debiasing through practice-based learning and improvement activity.","authors":"Jordan Hepburn","doi":"10.1002/msc.1818","DOIUrl":"10.1002/msc.1818","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":46945,"journal":{"name":"Musculoskeletal Care","volume":" ","pages":"1463-1469"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41173795","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Nurse-led care for people with early rheumatoid arthritis: Interview study with thematic analysis.","authors":"Anne-Marie Tetsche Sweeney, Caroline A Flurey, Candy S McCabe, Joanna C Robson, Pamela Richards, Mwidimi Ndosi","doi":"10.1002/msc.1844","DOIUrl":"10.1002/msc.1844","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aims: </strong>To develop an understanding of what comprises nurse-led care in early rheumatoid arthritis from the perspective of rheumatology nurse specialists in England.</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>Qualitative study.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Semi-structured telephone interviews with rheumatology nurse specialists in England were conducted in Summer 2020. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim and analysed using reflexive thematic analysis. Reporting follows the appropriate elements of consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative research.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Sixteen nurses were recruited and interviews lasted 30-60 min. Four themes with 14 subthemes were identified. A SPECIALIST SERVICE DELIVERED BY EXPERIENCED RHEUMATOLOGY NURSES: Specialist care is provided by experienced nurse specialists with a high degree of autonomy in the rheumatology multidisciplinary team context.</p><p><strong>Addressing patients' complex care needs: </strong>Care is evidence-based and aims to start treatment, keep in treatment, educate and support. Access to psychology expertise is needed. CARE WITH COMPASSION USING PERSON-CENTRED, HOLISTIC AND EMPATHETIC APPROACHES: Nurses create patient relationships and a positive therapeutic environment. Nurse-led telephone advice lines are essential for treatment adjustment, patient support and empowerment.</p><p><strong>Continued evaluation and development of the service: </strong>Consultations are reviewed, and patients are asked for feedback. The COVID-19 pandemic caused disruption, but changes streamlined procedures and improved documentation and communication.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Nurse-led care in early rheumatoid arthritis is a specialist service delivered with compassion, addressing complex care needs and using person-centred approaches. This study identifies key aspects of care in early disease from the nurse perspective.</p>","PeriodicalId":46945,"journal":{"name":"Musculoskeletal Care","volume":" ","pages":"1651-1661"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138292064","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Diagnostic clinical prediction rules for categorising low back pain: A systematic review.","authors":"Charles James Hill, Anirban Banerjee, Jonathan Hill, Claire Stapleton","doi":"10.1002/msc.1816","DOIUrl":"10.1002/msc.1816","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Low back pain (LBP) is a common complex condition, where specific diagnoses are hard to identify. Diagnostic clinical prediction rules (CPRs) are known to improve clinical decision-making. A review of LBP diagnostic-CPRs by Haskins et al. (2015) identified six diagnostic-CPRs in derivation phases of development, with one tool ready for implementation. Recent progress on these tools is unknown. Therefore, this review aimed to investigate developments in LBP diagnostic-CPRs and evaluate their readiness for implementation.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A systematic review was performed on five databases (Medline, Amed, Cochrane Library, PsycInfo, and CINAHL) combined with hand-searching and citation-tracking to identify eligible studies. Study and tool quality were appraised for risk of bias (Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies-2), methodological quality (checklist using accepted CPR methodological standards), and CPR tool appraisal (GRade and ASsess Predictive).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of 5021 studies screened, 11 diagnostic-CPRs were identified. Of the six previously known, three have been externally validated but not yet undergone impact analysis. Five new tools have been identified since Haskin et al. (2015); all are still in derivation stages. The most validated diagnostic-CPRs include the Lumbar-Spinal-Stenosis-Self-Administered-Self-Reported-History-Questionnaire and Diagnosis-Support-Tool-to-Identify-Lumbar-Spinal-Stenosis, and the StEP-tool which differentiates radicular from axial-LBP.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This updated review of LBP diagnostic CPRs found five new tools, all in the early stages of development. Three previously known tools have now been externally validated but should be used with caution until impact evaluation studies are undertaken. Future funding should focus on externally validating and assessing the impact of existing CPRs on clinical decision-making.</p>","PeriodicalId":46945,"journal":{"name":"Musculoskeletal Care","volume":" ","pages":"1482-1496"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41137510","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Work Experience Survey - Rheumatic conditions (United Kingdom): Psychometric properties and identifying the workplace barriers of employed people with inflammatory arthritis receiving vocational rehabilitation.","authors":"Alison Hammond, Rachel O'Brien, Sarah Woodbridge, Jennifer Parker, Angela Ching","doi":"10.1002/msc.1835","DOIUrl":"10.1002/msc.1835","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The aims were to: revise the Work Experience Survey-Rheumatic Conditions (WES-RC- UK), a work assessment listing 142 workplace barriers; investigate content validity, reliability, and concurrent validity; update the accompanying WES-RC and WORKWELL Solutions Manuals; and investigate workplace barriers of people with inflammatory arthritis.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Rheumatology therapists, following vocational rehabilitation (VR) training, assessed participants in the WORKWELL VR trial using the WES-RC. Data were extracted from the WES-RC to identify the frequency of workplace barriers, and from trial baseline questionnaires (e.g., Work Limitations Questionnaire-25 (WLQ-25). Barriers reported by ≤5 participants were considered for removal. WES-RC content validity was assessed by linking to the International Classification of Functioning, Health, and Disability Core Set for VR (ICF-VR). Reliability was assessed using Cronbach's α and concurrent validity by correlating the total number of workplace barriers reported with WLQ-25 scores.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>WES-RCs were completed with 116 employed participants: 79% women, age 48.72 (SD 9.49) years, and 57% working full-time. The WES-RC was reduced to 121 barriers. Content validity was good, with 73/90 ICF-VR items linked. Cronbach's α = 0.92, that is, suitable for individual use. Concurrent validity was moderate: WLQ-25 (r_s  = 0.40). The three most common barriers were Physical Job Demands (100%: e.g., mobility 99%; hand use 74%), Mental, Time, Energy, Emotional Job Demands (91%, e.g., concentration 47%, remembering 41%); Getting Ready for and Travel to Work (87%, e.g., driving 60%).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The WES-RC (UK) has good content validity, reliability, and concurrent validity. The wide range of barriers emphasises the need for biopsychosocial work rehabilitation.</p>","PeriodicalId":46945,"journal":{"name":"Musculoskeletal Care","volume":" ","pages":"1578-1591"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10946830/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"50159043","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Lessons learnt from a nationally funded training and mentoring programme for early-mid career musculoskeletal researchers in Australia.","authors":"Belinda J Lawford, Rana S Hinman, Kim L Bennell, David J Hunter, Paul W Hodges, Jenny Setchell, Jillian Eyles, Kim Allison, Penny Campbell, Rebecca Mellor, B Vicenzino","doi":"10.1002/msc.1820","DOIUrl":"10.1002/msc.1820","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Quality training and mentoring are crucial components of successful career development for early mid career researchers (EMCRs). This paper describes the overarching framework of novel ongoing national Training and Mentoring Programme Melbourne University Sydney Queensland:Impact (MUSQ:Impact) for musculoskeletal researchers, including a description of how it was set up and established, and lessons learned from its implementation.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The MUSQ:Impact programme spans four multidisciplinary musculoskeletal research teams across three universities in Australia, comprising 40-60 EMCR members. It was established to provide EMCRs with a unique learning environment and opportunities to gain exposure to, and network with, other national musculoskeletal research teams. Specific goals are to focus on core research competencies (e.g. writing skills, managing grant budgets, public speaking and media engagement, research translation), provide career mentoring, fund development activities (e.g. conference attendance, laboratory visits, skill development courses), and share training resources (e.g. data dictionaries, project summaries). A Steering Committee of 10-12 EMCR members, co-chaired by a senior researcher and one EMCR, is responsible for overseeing MUSQ:Impact and organising regular activities, including a monthly webinar series, a mentor/mentee scheme, annual group research retreats, annual infographic competition, and funding awards. An evaluation survey found that most participants perceived each activity to be beneficial and of value to their research career and development.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This paper presents the structure of national training and mentoring programme that serves as a potential template for other research teams to adapt within their own contexts.</p>","PeriodicalId":46945,"journal":{"name":"Musculoskeletal Care","volume":" ","pages":"1563-1570"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10947136/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41239793","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}