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Long term outcomes of ‘Christmas Tree’ banding for haemodialysis access induced distal ischemia: A 13-year experience (2022)
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Ravindhran, B., Totty, J. P., Sidapra, M., Lathan, R., Carradice, D., Chetter, I. C., & Smith, G. E. (in press). Long term outcomes of ‘Christmas Tree’ banding for haemodialysis access induced distal ischemia: A 13-year experience. The journal of vascular access, https://doi.org/10.1177/11297298221141497

Background: The reduction in distal arterial flow following arteriovenous fistula (AVF) creation can cause a perfusion deficit known as haemodialysis access induced distal ischemia (HAIDI). Various techniques have been advocated to treat this difficu... Read More about Long term outcomes of ‘Christmas Tree’ banding for haemodialysis access induced distal ischemia: A 13-year experience.

Extracorporeal shockwave therapy compared with standard care for diabetic foot ulcer healing: An updated systematic review (2022)
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Hitchman, L., Totty, J., Smith, G. E., Carradice, D., Twiddy, M., Iglesias, C., Russell, D., & Chetter, I. C. (2022). Extracorporeal shockwave therapy compared with standard care for diabetic foot ulcer healing: An updated systematic review. International wound journal, https://doi.org/10.1111/iwj.14035

Emerging evidence suggests that extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) may improve time to DFU healing. The aim of this review was to appraise the evidence on role of ESWT in DFU healing and impact of different ESWT doses. Databases were searched fo... Read More about Extracorporeal shockwave therapy compared with standard care for diabetic foot ulcer healing: An updated systematic review.

Provision of NICE-recommended varicose vein treatment in the NHS (2022)
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Hitchman, L., Mohamed, A., Smith, G. E., Pymer, S., Chetter, I. C., Forsyth, J., & Carradice, D. (2023). Provision of NICE-recommended varicose vein treatment in the NHS. British journal of surgery, 110(2), 225-232. https://doi.org/10.1093/bjs/znac392

BACKGROUND: Standardization of access to treatment and compliance with clinical guidelines are important to ensure the delivery of high-quality care to people with varicose veins. In the National Health Service (NHS) in England, commissioning of care... Read More about Provision of NICE-recommended varicose vein treatment in the NHS.

Group-based pulmonary telerehabilitation is feasible, safe, beneficial and well-received in patients who have been hospitalised with COVID-19 (2022)
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Simpson, A. J., Green, A., Nettleton, M., Hyde, L., Shepherdson, J., Killingback, C., …Crooks, M. G. (2023). Group-based pulmonary telerehabilitation is feasible, safe, beneficial and well-received in patients who have been hospitalised with COVID-19. ERJ Open Research, 9(2), Article 00373-2022. https://doi.org/10.1183/23120541.00373-2022

Introduction Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has caused worldwide mass hospitalisation. The need for multidisciplinary post-hospitalisation rehabilitation is becoming increasingly apparent, and telerehabilitation has been endorsed. The aim of stu... Read More about Group-based pulmonary telerehabilitation is feasible, safe, beneficial and well-received in patients who have been hospitalised with COVID-19.

Recruiting to surgical trials in the emergency setting: using a mixed methods study to understand clinician and patient perspectives (2022)
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Twiddy, M., Birtwistle, J., Edmondson, A., Croft, J., Gordon, K., Meads, D., Burke, D., Griffiths, B., Rose, A., Sagar, P., Stocken, D., Brown, J. M. B., & Harji, D. (2022). Recruiting to surgical trials in the emergency setting: using a mixed methods study to understand clinician and patient perspectives. BJS Open, 6(6), Article zrac137. https://doi.org/10.1093/bjsopen/zrac137

Background: Undertaking randomized clinical trials (RCTs) in emergency surgical settings is associated with methodological and practical challenges. This study explored patients' and clinicians' perspectives associated with the conduct of an RCT comp... Read More about Recruiting to surgical trials in the emergency setting: using a mixed methods study to understand clinician and patient perspectives.

Assessment of the diagnostic accuracy of automated ankle brachial pressure index devices in patients with diagnosed or suspected peripheral arterial disease: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis (2022)
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Walshaw, J., Lathan, R., Huang, C., Staniland, T., Chetter, I., & Pymer, S. (2023). Assessment of the diagnostic accuracy of automated ankle brachial pressure index devices in patients with diagnosed or suspected peripheral arterial disease: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Vascular Societies Great Britain and Ireland, 2(2), 91-96. https://doi.org/10.54522/jvsgbi.2022.053

Background: The ankle brachial pressure index (ABPI) is a common diagnostic tool used in the assessment of peripheral arterial disease (PAD). The Doppler ultrasound technique is regarded as the gold-standard method for ABPI measurement; however, time... Read More about Assessment of the diagnostic accuracy of automated ankle brachial pressure index devices in patients with diagnosed or suspected peripheral arterial disease: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Changes in functional health status following open abdominal aortic aneurysm repair and the role of exercise-based rehabilitation: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis (2022)
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Ravindhran, B., Lathan, R., Staniland, T., Sidapra, M., Carradice, D., Chetter, I., Smith, G., Saxton, J., & Pymer, S. (2022). Changes in functional health status following open abdominal aortic aneurysm repair and the role of exercise-based rehabilitation: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Vascular Societies Great Britain and Ireland, 2(1), 41-45. https://doi.org/10.54522/jvsgbi.2022.042

Background and objectives: The aim of this systematic review is to explore the current evidence surrounding the changes in functional status following open or endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair and the role of postoperative exercise-... Read More about Changes in functional health status following open abdominal aortic aneurysm repair and the role of exercise-based rehabilitation: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Research priorities for vascular services: results of the UK Vascular James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Process (2022)
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Long, J., Gronlund, T., Michaels, J., & Vascular Society of Great Britain and Ireland Service Special Interest Group. (2022). Research priorities for vascular services: results of the UK Vascular James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Process. Journal of Vascular Societies Great Britain and Ireland, 2(1), 33-40. https://doi.org/10.54522/jvsgbi.2022.046

Introduction: The configuration of vascular services is a challenging process where treatment options, access and delivery of services is variable. There is a significant financial burden to the NHS due to rising demand for vascular services; however... Read More about Research priorities for vascular services: results of the UK Vascular James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Process.

Research priorities for venous conditions: results of the UK Vascular James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Process (2022)
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Long, J., Atkin, L., Gronlund, T., Lane, T., Nandhra, S., Wilton, E., Carradice, D., & Vascular Society of Great Britain and Ireland Venous Special Interest Group. (2022). Research priorities for venous conditions: results of the UK Vascular James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Process. Journal of Vascular Societies Great Britain and Ireland, 2(1), 26-32. https://doi.org/10.54522/jvsgbi.2022.038

Introduction: Venous disease comprises a range of conditions of varying severity, which can result in pain and discomfort and a reduced quality of life. The annual costs for the treatment and management of venous disease in the UK is in the order of... Read More about Research priorities for venous conditions: results of the UK Vascular James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Process.

Frailty Assessment in UK and Irish Vascular Centres (FAVE): A survey to investigate data collection methods and impact on clinical practice (2022)
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Hitchman, L. H., Palmer, J., Lathan, R., Totty, J., Smith, G. E., Carradice, D., & Chetter, I. C. (in press). Frailty Assessment in UK and Irish Vascular Centres (FAVE): A survey to investigate data collection methods and impact on clinical practice. Journal of Vascular Societies Great Britain and Ireland,

Understanding the long-term impact of flooding on the wellbeing of residents: A mixed methods study (2022)
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Twiddy, M., Trump, B., & Ramsden, S. (2022). Understanding the long-term impact of flooding on the wellbeing of residents: A mixed methods study. PLoS ONE, 17(9), Article e0274890. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0274890

As the effects of climate change become more visible, extreme weather events are becoming more common. The effects of flooding on health are understood but the long-term impact on the well-being of those affected need to be considered. This mixed met... Read More about Understanding the long-term impact of flooding on the wellbeing of residents: A mixed methods study.

The range and suitability of outcome measures used in the assessment of palliative treatment for inoperable malignant bowel obstruction: A systematic review (2022)
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Seddon, K., Bravington, A., Obita, G., Baddeley, E., Johnson, M. J., Murtagh, F. E., Currow, D. C., Boland, E. G., Nelson, A., Oliver, A., Noble, S. I., & Boland, J. W. (2022). The range and suitability of outcome measures used in the assessment of palliative treatment for inoperable malignant bowel obstruction: A systematic review. Palliative medicine, 36(9), 1336-1350. https://doi.org/10.1177/02692163221122352

Background: Malignant bowel obstruction, a complication of certain advanced cancers, causes severe symptoms which profoundly affect quality of life. Clinical management remains complex, and outcome assessment is inconsistent. Aim: To identify outc... Read More about The range and suitability of outcome measures used in the assessment of palliative treatment for inoperable malignant bowel obstruction: A systematic review.

Investigating the diagnostic utility of high-resolution oesophageal manometry in patients with refractory respiratory symptoms (2022)
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Sykes, D. L., Crooks, M. G., Hart, S. P., Jackson, W., Gallagher, J., & Morice, A. H. (2022). Investigating the diagnostic utility of high-resolution oesophageal manometry in patients with refractory respiratory symptoms. Respiratory medicine, 202, Article 106985. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rmed.2022.106985

Background: The interaction between the respiratory and gastrointestinal systems, and the role of the latter in the development of respiratory pathology, has been examined with a focus on gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD). However, little data... Read More about Investigating the diagnostic utility of high-resolution oesophageal manometry in patients with refractory respiratory symptoms.

Diagnostic accuracy of telemedicine for detection of surgical site infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis (2022)
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Lathan, R., Sidapra, M., Yiasemidou, M., Long, J., Totty, J., Smith, G., & Chetter, I. (2022). Diagnostic accuracy of telemedicine for detection of surgical site infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis. npj Digital Medicine, 5(1), Article 108. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41746-022-00655-0

The Sars-CoV-2 pandemic catalysed integration of telemedicine worldwide. This systematic review assesses it’s accuracy for diagnosis of Surgical Site Infection (SSI). Databases were searched for telemedicine and wound infection studies. All types of... Read More about Diagnostic accuracy of telemedicine for detection of surgical site infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Wound complications following surgery to the lymph nodes: A protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis (2022)
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Nzenwa, I. C., Iqbal, H. A., Hardie, C., Smith, G. E., Matteucci, P. L., & Totty, J. P. (2022). Wound complications following surgery to the lymph nodes: A protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis. PLoS ONE, 17(8), Article e0272490. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0272490

Background Malignancies that spread to the lymph nodes may be identified through surgical biopsy, and treatment of metastatic disease may be through lymph node dissection. These surgeries, however, may be associated with significant adverse outcomes,... Read More about Wound complications following surgery to the lymph nodes: A protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Improving the Detection, Assessment, Management and Prevention of Delirium in Hospices (the DAMPen-D study): protocol for a co-design and feasibility study of a flexible and scalable implementation strategy to deliver guideline-adherent delirium care (2022)
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Pearson, M., Jackson, G., Jackson, C., Boland, J., Featherstone, I., Huang, C., …Johnson, M. (2022). Improving the Detection, Assessment, Management and Prevention of Delirium in Hospices (the DAMPen-D study): protocol for a co-design and feasibility study of a flexible and scalable implementation strategy to deliver guideline-adherent delirium care. BMJ open, 12(7), Article e060450. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2021-060450

INTRODUCTION: Delirium is a complex condition in which altered mental state and cognition causes severe distress and poor clinical outcomes for patients and families, anxiety and stress for the health professionals and support staff providing care, a... Read More about Improving the Detection, Assessment, Management and Prevention of Delirium in Hospices (the DAMPen-D study): protocol for a co-design and feasibility study of a flexible and scalable implementation strategy to deliver guideline-adherent delirium care.

Research priorities in diabetic foot disease (2022)
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Collings, R., Shalhoub, J., Atkin, L., Game, F., Hitchman, L., Long, J., …Russell, D. (2022). Research priorities in diabetic foot disease. Journal of Vascular Societies Great Britain and Ireland, 1(4), 124-129. https://doi.org/10.54522/jvsgbi.2022.031

Introduction: Diabetic foot disease is a life-changing event for patients and is associated with high burdens to society in terms of cost, mortality and morbidity. The Vascular Society Diabetic Foot Specialist Interest Group (VSDFSIG), in association... Read More about Research priorities in diabetic foot disease.

A survey of surgical site infection prevention practice in UK vascular surgery (2022)
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lathan, R., yiasemidou, M., long, J., Mohamed, A., hitchman, L., smith, G., & Chetter, I. (2022). A survey of surgical site infection prevention practice in UK vascular surgery. Journal of Vascular Societies Great Britain and Ireland, 1(4), 117-123. https://doi.org/10.54522/jvsgbi.2022.030

Background: Surgical site infections (SSI) have a significant impact on morbidity and mortality within vascular surgery. Despite the publication of several guidelines, there is a lack of consensus regarding the most effective perioperative practice t... Read More about A survey of surgical site infection prevention practice in UK vascular surgery.

Comparing recalled versus experienced symptoms of breathlessness ratings: An ecological assessment study using mobile phone technology (2022)
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Sandberg, J., Sundh, J., Anderberg, P., Currow, D. C., Johnson, M., Lansing, R., & Ekström, M. (2022). Comparing recalled versus experienced symptoms of breathlessness ratings: An ecological assessment study using mobile phone technology. Respirology : official journal of the Asian Pacific Society of Respirology, https://doi.org/10.1111/resp.14313

Background and objective: Recall of breathlessness is important for clinical care but might differ from the experienced (momentary) symptoms. This study aimed to characterize the relationship between momentary breathlessness ratings and the recall of... Read More about Comparing recalled versus experienced symptoms of breathlessness ratings: An ecological assessment study using mobile phone technology.

Compression following treatment of superficial venous incompetence: systematic review (2022)
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Mohamed, A. H., Thadani, S., Mohamed, S. H., Sidapra, M., Smith, G., Chetter, I., & Carradice, D. (2022). Compression following treatment of superficial venous incompetence: systematic review. British journal of surgery, 109(8), 679-685. https://doi.org/10.1093/bjs/znac116

BACKGROUND: International guidelines recommend postprocedural compression when treating symptomatic superficial venous incompetence (SVI). This updated review of RCTs investigated the requirement for postprocedural compression and how it can be appli... Read More about Compression following treatment of superficial venous incompetence: systematic review.