School of Health Professions
Recent Submissions
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Platelet-rich plasma in Achilles tendon healing 2 (PATH-2) trial: statistical analysis plan for a multicentre, double-blinded, parallel-group, placebo-controlled randomised clinical trial.
(BMC, 2018-08-29)BACKGROUND: There has been a recent steep growth in platelet-rich plasma (PRP) use for musculoskeletal conditions, but findings from high quality clinical trial data are lacking in the literature. Here, we describe the ... -
An Investigation of Reliability of the Sunderland Tracheosophageal Voice Perceptual Scale.
(Karger Publishers, 2019-01)BACKGROUND: The Sunderland Tracheosophageal Voice Perceptual scale (SToPS) is the only perceptual rating scale designed specifically for tracheosophageal voice [Hurren et al.: Clin Otolaryngol. 2009 Dec; 34(6): 533-8]. ... -
Comparative effectiveness of vitamin D supplementation via buccal spray versus oral supplements on serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentrations in humans: a systematic review protocol.
(Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, 2019-01-18)REVIEW QUESTION:: the questions of this review are. -
Web-based physiotherapy for people affected by multiple sclerosis: a single blind, randomized controlled feasibility study.
(SAGE Publications, 2018-12-04)OBJECTIVE:: To examine the feasibility of a trial to evaluate web-based physiotherapy compared to a standard home exercise programme in people with multiple sclerosis. DESIGN:: Multi-centre, randomized controlled, feasibility ... -
Efficacy of non-pharmacological interventions to treat malnutrition in older persons: A systematic review and meta-analysis. The SENATOR project ONTOP series and MaNuEL knowledge hub project.
(Elsevier, 2019-01)INTRODUCTION: We aimed to perform a review of SRs of non-pharmacological interventions in older patients with well-defined malnutrition using relevant outcomes agreed by a broad panel of experts. METHODS: PubMed, Cochrane, ... -
Translation of evidence-based Assistive Technologies into stroke rehabilitation: users' perceptions of the barriers and opportunities.
(England, 2014-03-12)BACKGROUND: Assistive Technologies (ATs), defined as "electrical or mechanical devices designed to help people recover movement", demonstrate clinical benefits in upper limb stroke rehabilitation; however translation into ...