Management of Osteoarthritis in Consultations Study: the development of a complex intervention in primary care (MOSAICS) Background and study aims Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common type of arthritis, affecting millions of people worldwide. It occurs when the protective cartilage on the end of bones wears away. The ...

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The clinical and cost effectiveness of of a steroid injection versus a night splint for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Background and study aims Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a common condition in which a nerve (known as the median nerve) is squeezed where it passes through the wrist. It can cause pain or aching, t...

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Colchicine or naproxen treatment for acute gout Background and study aims Gout is the most common cause of inflamed joints, affecting 1.4% of adults in the UK. Most patients are treated entirely in general practice yet it is frequently not enough....

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Clinical course and prognostic indicators in patients presenting with back and leg pain in primary care Background and study aims Patients with back pain may or may not experience pain which spreads to their legs. A previous study called ATLAS looked at this problem. This study is a follow up of the AT...

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The Study of Health trainers Improving Patient Self management support Background and study aims Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a common disorder that affects around 2.3 million people in the UK. DM control is linked with peoples’ understanding of DM and self-management. Eval...

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Primary care Osteoarthritis Screening Trial (POST): a cluster randomised trial of an electronic prompt for comorbidity screening in clinical osteoarthritis consultations in primary care Not provided at time of registration

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Improving the care of people with long term conditions (ENHANCE) Background and study aims Long-term conditions (LTCs) are important determinants of quality of life (QoL) and healthcare costs worldwide. Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common musculoskeletal condit...

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SWAP - Study of Work And Pain Background and study aims Recent government reviews highlighted that primary care is a key arena to address work-related issues in patients who experience pain. However, such a service has not been ...

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Increasing physical activity in older people with chronic pain Background and study aims Chronic (long-term) pain is any pain that has lasted for more than 12 weeks. As we get older, it is particularly common to experience pain in muscles and joints (musculoskele...

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Assessment and Treatment of Leg pain Associated with the Spine (ATLAS) Background and study aims Patients with back pain may or may not experience pain which spreads to their legs. Previous research has found that patients who have back and leg pain suffer more severe pa...

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