Ian Russell

Shoulder acute pain in primary health care: is retraining GPs effective? The SAPPHIRE randomized trial: a cost-effectiveness analysis (2009)

McKenna, Claire, Bojke, Laura, Manca, Andrea, Adebajo, Adewale, Dickson, John, Helliwell, Philip, ...

Objectives. To assess the cost–effectiveness of providing practical training to general practitioners (GPs) in shoulder problems, and administering a local anaesthetic (lignocaine) vs steroidal...

Randomized, controlled, parallel-group prospective study to investigate the clinical effectiveness of early insulin treatment in patients with latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (2008)

Brophy, Sinead, Davies, Helen, Bain, Stephen, Stephens, Jeffrey W, Cheung, Wei-yee, Richards, Kez, ...

Abstract Background Latent autoimmune diabetes in adults [LADA] is a type 1 diabetes that is slowly developing. This means many people are treated as having type 2 diabetes at diagnosis as they are...

Development of the Knee Quality of Life (KQoL-26) 26-item questionnaire: data quality, reliability, validity and responsiveness (2008)

Garratt, Andrew M, Brealey, Stephen, Robling, Michael, Atwell, Chris, Russell, Ian, Gillespie, William, ...

Abstract Background This article describes the development and validation of a self-reported questionnaire, the KQoL-26, that is based on the views of patients with a suspected ligamentous or...

Folate Augmentation of Treatment – Evaluation for Depression (FolATED): protocol of a randomised controlled trial (2007)

Roberts, Seren, Bedson, Emma, Hughes, Dyfrig, Lloyd, Keith, Moat, Stuart, Pirmohamed, Munir, ...

Abstract Background Clinical depression is common, debilitating and treatable; one in four people experience it during their lives. The majority of sufferers are treated in primary care and only half...

Brief Intervention in Type 1 diabetes – Education for Self-efficacy (BITES): Protocol for a randomised control trial to assess biophysical and psychological effectiveness (2007)

George, Jyothis T, Valdovinos, Abel, Thow, Jonathan C, Russell, Ian, Dromgoole, Paul, Lomax, Sarah, ...

Abstract Background Self management is the cornerstone of effective preventive care in diabetes. Educational interventions that provide self-management skills for people with diabetes have been shown...

Reconciling competing priorities in commissioning: the future of bone densitometry service for North Wales (2007)

Atenstaedt, Robert L, Payne, Sandra, Roberts, Richard, Russell, Ian, Russell, Daphne, Edwards, Rhiannon

Abstract Background Osteoporosis creates brittle bones susceptible to fracture, with resulting high levels of morbidity and mortality. Poor access to bone densitometry services for the residents of...

Objects and Agency: Some Obstacles and Opportunities of Modernity (2007)

RUSSELL, IAN

Objects from the past are present all around us, everyday of our lives. It is through interaction with these objects that we glean an interpretation of things which came before. But we must ask can...

In their Own Right: Translating the Policy of Carer Assessment into Practice (2007)

Seddon, Diane, Robinson, Catherine, Reeves, Carla, Tommis, Yvonne, Woods, Bob, Russell, Ian

Successive legislation has underscored the importance of assessments that are sensitive to the needs of carers and take into account their ability and willingness to continue caring. This paper...

Reflexive representations: an artistic exploration of some archaeological theory (2006)

Russell, Ian, Cochrane, Andrew

Exhibited at 'Unlocking the Treasures', a colloquium and poster exhibition to mark the launch of the Long Room Hub on June 14th 2006

Images, representations and heritage: moving beyond modern approaches to archaeology (2006)

Russell, Ian

Exhibited at 'Unlocking the Treasures', a colloquium and poster exhibition to mark the launch of the Long Room Hub on June 14th 2006

Freud and Volkan: Psychoanalysis, Group Identities and Archaeology (2006)

RUSSELL, IAN

Social groupings create material cultures and material objects reflect and maintain group identities. The author explores the role of psychoanalysis in examining and explaining the origins and the...

Achieving involvement: process outcomes from a cluster randomized trial of shared decision making skill development and use of risk communication aids in general practice (2004)

Elwyn, Glyn, Edwards, Adrian, Hood, Kerenza, Robling, Michael Richard, Atwell, Christine Leander Angela, Russell, Ian, ...

Background. A consulting method known as ‘shared decision making’ (SDM) has been described and operationalized in terms of several ‘competences’. One of these competences concerns the...

Cluster randomisation or randomised consent as an appropriate methodology for trials in palliative care: a feasibility study [ISRCTN60243484] (2004)

Fowell, Andrew, Russell, Ian, Johnstone, Ros, Finlay, Ilora, Russell, Daphne

Abstract Background Although guidelines for the care of the dying patient exist the evidence base to support the guidelines is poor. Some of the factors contributing to this include failure to...

Patient-based outcome results from a cluster randomized trial of shared decision making skill development and use of risk communication aids in general practice (2004)

Edwards, Adrian, Elwyn, Glyn, Hood, Kerenza, Atwell, Christine Leander Angela, Robling, Michael Richard, Houston, Helen Louise Ann, ...

Background. Shared decision-making (SDM) between professionals and patients is increasingly advocated from ethical principles. Some data are accruing about the effects of such approaches on health or...

Cost-utility analysis of osteopathy in primary care: results from a pragmatic randomized controlled trial (2004)

Williams, Nefyn H, Edwards, Rhiannon T, Linck, Pat, Muntz, Rachel, Hibbs, Richard, Wilkinson, Clare, ...

Background. Spinal pain is common and costly to health services and society. Management guidelines have encouraged primary care referral for spinal manipulation, but the evidence base is weak. More...

Cost-utility analysis of osteopathy in primary care: results from a pragmatic randomized controlled trial (2004)

Williams, Nefyn H., Edwards, Rhiannon T., Linck, Pat, Muntz, Rachel, Hibbs, Richard, Wilkinson, Clare, ...

Background. Spinal pain is common and costly to health services and society. Management guidelines have encouraged primary care referral for spinal manipulation, but the evidence base is weak. More...

The development of COMRADE - a patient-based outcome measure to evaluate the effectiveness of risk communication and treatment decision making in consultations (2003)

Edwards, Adrian, Elwyn, Glyn, Hood, Kerenza, Robling, Michael Richard, Atwell, Christine Leander Angela, Holmes-Rovner, Margaret, ...

Some instruments have been developed to evaluate ‘decision effectiveness’ such as the ‘satisfaction with decision (SWD)’ and ‘decision conflict (DCS)’ scales and are validated for the US...

Randomized osteopathic manipulation study (ROMANS): pragmatic trial for spinal pain in primary care (2003)

Williams, Nefyn H, Wilkinson, Clare, Russell, Ian, Edwards, Rhiannon T, Hibbs, Richard, Linck, Pat, ...

Background. Spinal pain is common and frequently disabling. Management guidelines have encouraged referral from primary care for spinal manipulation. However, the evidence base for these...

Looking for normal :--an American summer in Sarajevo /--Ian Russell. (2001)

Russell, Ian.

Thesis (B.A. English Writing Honors)--St. Lawrence University, 2001.

Online student assessment - a preliminary evaluation of learning through article reviews (2001)

Clulow, Valerie, Russell, Ian

Teaching and learning in an online environment has led to the recent development of models to evaluate the ‘process’ of learning and provide opportunity for educators to reflect on practice. The...

Online student assessment - a preliminary evaluation of learning through article reviews (2001)

Clulow, Valerie, Russell, Ian

Teaching and learning in an online environment has led to the recent development of models to evaluate the ‘process’ of learning and provide opportunity for educators to reflect on practice. The...

Online student assessment - a preliminary evaluation of learning through article reviews (2001)

Clulow, Valerie, Russell, Ian

Teaching and learning in an online environment has led to the recent development of models to evaluate the ‘process’ of learning and provide opportunity for educators to reflect on practice. The...

Online student assessment - a preliminary evaluation of learning through article reviews (2001)

Clulow, Valerie, Russell, Ian

Teaching and learning in an online environment has led to the recent development of models to evaluate the ‘process’ of learning and provide opportunity for educators to reflect on practice. The...

Online student assessment - a preliminary evaluation of learning through article reviews (2001)

Clulow, Valerie, Russell, Ian

Teaching and learning in an online environment has led to the recent development of models to evaluate the ‘process’ of learning and provide opportunity for educators to reflect on practice. The...

Systematic review of topical treatments for fungal infections of the skin and nails of the feet (1999)

Hart, Rachel, Crawford, Fay, Torgerson, David J., Young, Philip, Russell, Ian

OBJECTIVE: To identify and synthesise the evidence for efficacy and cost effectiveness of topical treatments for superficial fungal infections of the skin and nails of the feet. DESIGN: Systematic...

Athlete's foot and fungally infected toenails

Crawford, Fay, Hart, Rachel, Torgerson, David J, Young, Philip, Russell, Ian

Definition Athlete's foot is a cutaneous fungal infection that causes the skin to itch, flake, and fissure. Nail involvement is characterised by ungual thickening and discoloration.

Antenatal betamethasone and incidence of neonatal respiratory distress after elective caesarean section: pragmatic randomised trial

Stutchfield, Peter, Whitaker, Rhiannon, Russell, Ian

Objective To test whether steroids reduce respiratory distress in babies born by elective caesarean section at term.

A pragmatic randomised controlled trial of a prompt and reminder card in the care of people with epilepsy.

Thapar, Ajay, Jacoby, Ann, Richens, Alan, Russell, Ian, Roberts, Chris, Porter, Elaine, ...

BACKGROUND: The quality of epilepsy care has often been noted to be poor and fragmentary. Most people with epilepsy are solely under the care of their general practitioner (GP). Many patients report...

Cluster-randomised trial of risk communication to enhance informed uptake of cervical screening.

Holloway, Rachel M, Wilkinson, Clare, Peters, Tim J, Russell, Ian, Cohen, David, Hale, Janine, ...

BACKGROUND: Women overestimate both population and individual risk of cervical cancer. This may contribute to the recognised excess screening frequency for low-risk women. AIM: To investigate whether...

Athlete's foot and fungally infected toenails

Crawford, Fay, Hart, Rachel, Torgerson, David J, Young, Philip, Russell, Ian

Definition Athlete's foot is a cutaneous fungal infection that causes the skin to itch, flake, and fissure. Nail involvement is characterised by ungual thickening and discoloration.

Antenatal betamethasone and incidence of neonatal respiratory distress after elective caesarean section: pragmatic randomised trial

Stutchfield, Peter, Whitaker, Rhiannon, Russell, Ian

Objective To test whether steroids reduce respiratory distress in babies born by elective caesarean section at term.

A pragmatic randomised controlled trial of a prompt and reminder card in the care of people with epilepsy.

Thapar, Ajay, Jacoby, Ann, Richens, Alan, Russell, Ian, Roberts, Chris, Porter, Elaine, ...

BACKGROUND: The quality of epilepsy care has often been noted to be poor and fragmentary. Most people with epilepsy are solely under the care of their general practitioner (GP). Many patients report...

Cluster-randomised trial of risk communication to enhance informed uptake of cervical screening.

Holloway, Rachel M, Wilkinson, Clare, Peters, Tim J, Russell, Ian, Cohen, David, Hale, Janine, ...

BACKGROUND: Women overestimate both population and individual risk of cervical cancer. This may contribute to the recognised excess screening frequency for low-risk women. AIM: To investigate whether...

Matched controls in surveys of the use of general practice: Another use for research practice age-sex registers

Russell, Ian

This paper describes how an age-sex register may be used as a sampling frame for the selection of matched controls in studies of the use of general practice. It discusses both the analysis of data...

Deputising services in Denmark—some implications for Great Britain

Bentzen, Niels, Russell, Ian, Spark, Michael G.

In Denmark charges for home visits were abolished in April 1973. This paper analyses how this change affected the number of consultations undertaken by the deputising service in one Danish town and...

Cost effectiveness of nurse delivered endoscopy: findings from randomised multi-institution nurse endoscopy trial (MINuET)

Richardson, Gerry, Bloor, Karen, Williams, John, Russell, Ian, Durai, Dharmaraj, Cheung, Wai Yee, ...

Objective To compare the cost effectiveness of nurses and doctors in performing upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and flexible sigmoidoscopy.

Effectiveness of nurse delivered endoscopy: findings from randomised multi-institution nurse endoscopy trial (MINuET)

Williams, John, Russell, Ian, Durai, Dharmaraj, Cheung, Wai Yee, Farrin, Amanda, Bloor, Karen, ...

Objective To compare the clinical effectiveness of doctors and nurses in undertaking upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy.