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Alison Hammond
Prof Alison Hammond
postal addressProfessor in Rheumatology Rehabilitation , Room C407, Allerton Building, Frederick Road,, Salford, Greater Manchester , United Kingdom, M6 6PU.
email addressa.hammond@salford.ac.uk
telephone0161 295 0038
website addresswww.ihscr.salford.ac.uk/crhpr/
Key Memberships
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Member of School: School of Health Sciences
From September 2011 to present.
Profile Summary
Musculoskeletal conditions; Rehabilitation; Patient education; Occupational therapy; Health psychology
Key Qualifications
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1994
PhD Psychology (from University of Nottingham).
1986
MSc Rehabilitation Sciences (from University of Southampton).
1980
Diploma Occupational Therapy (from Liverpool School of Occupational Therapy).
1977
BSc(Hons) Environmental Sciences (from University of East Anglia).
Key Projects
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2010
Jul
Work Rehabilitation in Inflammatory Arthritis: A randomised controlled trial
Arthritis Research Campaign, £262,732.00.
Principal Investigator: A Hammond (90%). Co-Investigator: S Tyson (10%).
2010
Jun
The UK-Evaluation of Daily Activities Questionnaire (EDAQ) in musculoskeletal conditions
UK Occupational Therapy Research Foundation, £84,753.00.
Principal Investigator: A Hammond (90%). Co-Investigator: S Tyson (10%).
2009
Feb
Development of a Dutch and German version of the Evaluation of Daily Activities Questionnaire (EDAQ) for use in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR), £27,896.00.
Principal Investigator: A Hammond (100%).
2008
Nov
Development of a UK version of the Evaluation of Daily Activities Questionnaire (EDAQ) for use in RA
Arthritis Research Campaign, £51,915.00.
Investigator: A Hammond (100%).
2007
Sep
Long-term impact of the Lifestyle Management for Arthritis programme (LMAP)
Arthritis Research Campaign, £47,552.00.
Investigator: A Hammond (100%).
Key Publications
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Authored Books
2010
Feb
Dziedzic, K & Hammond, A 2010, Rheumatology: Evidence based Practice for Physiotherapists & Occupational Therapists. , 1st edition, Elsevier, Edinburgh, UK.
Refereed Journal Articles
2011
Sep
Graham, A & Hammond, A & Williams, A 2011, 'Therapeutic Foot Health Education for Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Narrative Review.', Musculoskeletal Care, 9(3), pp.141-151.abstract
2011
Jan
Dziedzic, K & Hill, S & Nicholls, E & Hammond, A & Myers, H & Whitehurst, T & Bailey, J & Clements, C & Whitehurst, D & Handy, J & Jowett, S & Hughes, R & Thomas, E & Hay, E 2011, 'Self management, joint protection and exercises in hand osteoarthritis: a randomised controlled trial with cost effectiveness analyses', BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 12(156).abstract
2010
Oct
Niedermann, K & Hammond, A & Forster, A & deBie, R 2010, 'Perceived Benfits and Barriers of joint protection among people with rheumatoid arthritis and occupational therapists: a mixed methods study', Musculoskeletal Care , 8(3), pp.143-156.
2010
Jun
Iversen, M & Hammond, A & Betteridge, N 2010, 'Self-management of rheumatic diseases: state of the art and future directions', . Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases , 69(6), pp.955-963.
2010
May
Niedermann, K & Forster, A & Ciurea, A & Hammond, A & Uebelhart, D & Bie, R D 2010, 'Development and psychometric properties of a joint protection self-efficacy scale ', Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy , early online, pp.1-10.
2010
Feb
Adams, J & Mullee, M & Burridge, J & Hammond, A & Cooper, C 2010, 'Responsiveness of self-report and therapist rated upper limb functional outcome measures in early rheumatoid arthritis', Arthritis & Rheumatism (Arthritis Care and Research) , 62(2), pp.274-278..
2008
Jan
Bharadwaj, A & Agrawal, S & Batley, M & Hammond, A 2008, 'Use of parenteral methotrexate significantly reduces the need for biological therapy', Rheumatology, 47(2), p.222.
Abstracts
2010
Oct
Hammond, A & Gill, R & Tyson, S & Nordenskiold, U & Tennant, A 2010, 'Development of the UK Evaluation of Daily Activity Questionnaire: Phase 2', Arthritis & Rheumatism, 43(S9).
2010
Oct
Graham, A & Hammond, A & Williams, A 2010, 'Podiatrists Perspectives of the Provision of Foot Health Education for People with Rheumatoid Arthritis.', Journal of Foot and Ankle Research - Conference Proceedings of the Society of Chirpodists and Podiatrists, Oct 2010, 3(1).abstract
2010
Oct
Hewlett, S & Ambler, N & Knops, B & Cliss, A & Almeida, C & Pope, D & Hammond, A & Swinkels, A & Kitchen, K & Pollock, J 2010, 'Sustained reduction in fatigue impact in rheumatoid arthritis: RCT of a cognitive-behavioural intervention. ', Arthritis & Rheumatism, 43(S9).
2010
Jun
Hammond, A & Gill, R & Nordenskiold, U & Thyberg, I & Cederlund, R & Tyson, S & Tennant, A & Sandqvist, G & Hawkins, R 2010, 'The development of a prototype UK- Evaluation of Daily Activity Questionnaire: linguistic and cross-cultural validation. ', Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, 69(Suppl3), p.734.
2008
Apr
Hammond, A & Ryan, S & Mounce, K & Bishop, P & Ryan, S & Carr, A 2008, 'The arc Graduate Certificate in Rheumatology practice: early outcomes', Rheumatology, 47 (S2), p.ii151 (524).
2008
Apr
Hammond, A & Ryan, S 2008, 'Knowing you have been formally assessed as competent: rheumatology practitioners views of an OSCE', Rheumatology, 47 (S2), p.ii152 (525).
2008
Apr
Cliss, A & Ambler, N & Knops, B & Hammond, A & Swinkels, A & Kitchen, K & Pollock, J & Pope, D & Hewlett, S 2008, 'Patient perceptions on energisers and drainers in RA fatigue: implications for clinical practice.', Rheumatology, 47(S2), p.ii155 (536).
2008
Apr
Hewlett, S & Clarke, B & O'Brien, A & Hammond, A & Ryan, S & Kaye, L & Richards, C & Almeida, C 2008, 'Standards, Challenges and Solutions: developing a rheumatology core teaching set for undergraduate health professionals', Rheumatology, 47(S2), p.ii153 (532).
2006
Jun
Adams, J & Hammond, A & Burridge, J & Cooper, C 2006, 'Side effects of static splinting in early rheumatoid arthritis', Annals of the Rhuematic Diseases, 65(Suppl II), p.657.
2006
Jan
Hammond, A 2006, 'A survey of the educational and clinical development needs of Rheumatology Allied Health Professionals', Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, 65(Suppl II), p.652.
Book Sections
2009
Jan
Hammond, A 2009, 'Ch 19: Non-pharmacological therapies: Joint Protection; Why Splint Joints?; Fatigue & Stress. ', in: Oliver, S (ed.), -Oxford Handbook of Musculoskeletal Nursing. , Oxford University Press, Oxford, UK, pp.529-535.abstract
2009
Jan
Hammond, A 2009, 'Ch 11: Care in the community: Assistive Technology. ', in: Oliver, S (ed.), Oxford Handbook of Musculoskeletal Nursing. , Oxford University Press, Oxford, UK, pp.344-345.abstract
2009
Jan
Hammond, A 2009 'Joint protection: enabling change in arthritis', in: Soderback, I (ed.), International Handbook of Occupational Therapy Interventions, Springer, New York, USA, pp.325-331.
Edited Books
2010
Feb
Dziedzic, K & Hammond, A 2010, 'Rheumatology: Evidence based Practice for Physiotherapists & Occupational Therapists.', 1st edition, Elsevier:, Edinburgh, UK.
Key Presence
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Conference Organisation
2003
Jun
British Health Professionals in Rheumatology Annual Conference, Manchester (June, 2003)
British Health Professionals in Rheumatology Annual Conference, Manchester
Honours and Awards
2007
Fellowship, College of Occupational Therapy (United Kingdom, 2007)
Fellowship, College of Occupational Therapy
2003
Honorary membership: National Association of Rheumatology Occupational Therapy 2003-2005 (2003)
Honorary membership: National Association of Rheumatology Occupational Therapy 2003-2005
2003
Arthritis Research Campaign Rheumatology Occupational Therapy Silver Medal (2003)
Arthritis Research Campaign Rheumatology Occupational Therapy Silver Medal
Invited Papers and Lectures
2010
Nov
Occupational Therapy & Patient Education: Evidence base in Rheumatology (Keynote speaker at Rheumatologi Ergotherapeutforeningen, Denmark , Aalborg, Nordjylland, Denmark, November 2010).
2010
Nov
Why yet another functional assessment? Developing the UK-Evaluation of Daily Activity Questionnaire (EDAQ). (COTSS Rheumatology Annual Conference, Preston, United Kingdom, November 2010).
2010
Apr
Setting up a patient education group: what works and what doesn¿t. (British Society of Rheumatology/ British Health Professionals in Rheumatology Annual Conference, Birmingham, United Kingdom, April 2010).
2009
Nov
Management of Fatigue in Rheumatoid Arthritis. (Keynote speaker at Scottish Rheumatology Occupational Therapy Annual Meeting , Perth, United Kingdom, November 2009).
2009
Sep
Structured Programmes for Joint Protection, Exercise and Information in Rheumatoid Arthritis (Keynote speaker at Swiss Rheumatology Conference , Lausanne, Switzerland, September 2009).
2009
Jun
The Need for Occupational Therapy and Patient Education in Rheumatoid Arthritis (NICE Guidelines Launch Conference: Management of Adults with Rheumatoid Arthritis , Royal College of Physicians, London, United Kingdom, June 2009).
2009
May
Managing Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis ¿ the NICE Guidelines. (Primary Care National Conference , Birmingham , United Kingdom, May 2009).
2009
Apr
Writing for Publication: How to get Quantitative Research Published. (British Society for Rheumatology/ British Health Professionals in Rheumatology Annual Conference, Glasgow, United Kingdom, April 2009).
2009
Feb
Evidence based management of rheumatoid arthritis (Keynote speaker at Hong Kong Rheumatology Society , Hong Kong, China, February 2009).
2009
Feb
Rheumatology ¿ helping employees manage their condition. (Health and Wellbeing at Work National Conference , Birmingham, United Kingdom, February 2009).
2009
Jan
Behaviour Change in Rehabilitation; is it possible? (Keynote speaker at Society for Research in Rehabilitation Winter Meeting , Derby, United Kingdom, January 2009).
2008
Nov
American College of Rheumatology/ Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals Annual Conference, San Francisco (United States, November, 2008)
American College of Rheumatology/ Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals Annual Conference, San Francisco
2008
Jul
Keynote Speaker, European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) Annual Conference, Paris (France, July, 2008)
European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) Annual Conference, Paris
2007
Dec
Keynote Speaker, 4th Huaxia Greater China Rheumatology Conference, Hong Kong (China, December, 2007)
4th Huaxia Greater China Rheumatology Conference, Hong Kong
2007
Oct
Keynote Speaker, World Arthritis Day Confeence, Maltese Rheumatology Society, Mater Dei Hospital, Msida (Malta, October, 2007)
World Arthritis Day Confeence, Maltese Rheumatology Society, Mater Dei Hospital, Msida
2007
Jun
European League Against Rheumatism Annual Conference, Barcelona (Spain, June, 2007)
European League Against Rheumatism Annual Conference, Barcelona
2007
May
British Society of Rheumatology/ British Health Professionals in Rheumatology Annual Conference, Birmingham (May, 2007)
British Society of Rheumatology/ British Health Professionals in Rheumatology Annual Conference, Birmingham
2007
Mar
Keynote Speaker, ACREU/ University of Toronto: Think Tank on Extended Therapy Roles in Rheumatology, Vancouver (Canada, March, 2007)
ACREU/ University of Toronto: Think Tank on Extended Therapy Roles in Rheumatology, Vancouver
2006
Oct
CARE IV Conference: Interdisciplinary Care in Rheumatology, Leeds, (United Kingdom, October, 2006)
CARE IV Conference: Interdisciplinary Care in Rheumatology, Leeds,
2006
Sep
Asia Pacific League Against Rheumatism Conference, Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia, September, 2006)
Asia Pacific League Against Rheumatism Conference, Kuala Lumpur
2006
Jul
European Leaugue Against Rheumatism (EULAR) Annual Conference, Amsterdam (Netherlands, July, 2006)
European Leaugue Against Rheumatism (EULAR) Annual Conference, Amsterdam
2006
British Society of Rheumatology/ British Health Professionals in Rheumatology Annual Conference, Glasgow (2006)
British Society of Rheumatology/ British Health Professionals in Rheumatology Annual Conference, Glasgow
2004
Nov
American College of Rheumatology/ Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals Annual Conference,San Antonio, Texas, Patient Outcomes Interest Group (United States, November, 2004)
American College of Rheumatology/ Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals Annual Conference,San Antonio, Texas, Patient Outcomes Interest Group
2003
Nov
American College of Rheumatology/ Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals Annual Conference, Orlando, Florida USA: 'Meet the Expert' (United States, November, 2003)
American College of Rheumatology/ Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals Annual Conference, Orlando, Florida USA: 'Meet the Expert'
2003
May
British Society of Rheumatology/ British Health Professionals in Rheumatology Annual Conference, Manchester (May, 2003)
British Society of Rheumatology/ British Health Professionals in Rheumatology Annual Conference, Manchester
2002
Jul
Care I Conference: Interdisciplinary Care in Rheumatology, Noorwidjk (Netherlands, July, 2002)
Care I Conference: Interdisciplinary Care in Rheumatology, Noorwidjk
Memberships of External Bodies
2010
Jan
EULAR: Guidelines Development Group in Rheumatology Nursing (Switzerland, January 2010 to December 2010).
2007
Sep
British Health Professionals in Rheumatology Scientific Committee (United Kingdom, September 2007).
2007
Sep
British Health Professionals in Rheumatology Scientific Committee (United Kingdom, September 2007).
2007
Jul
National Institute of Clinical Excellence: Rheumatoid Arthritis Guidelines Development Group (United Kingdom, July, 2007)
National Institute of Clinical Excellence: Rheumatoid Arthritis Guidelines Development Group
2007
Jun
EULAR Health Professionals Standing Committee Education Sub-committee (June 2007 to June 2009).
2007
Jun
EULAR Health Professionals Standing Committee Scientific Sub-committee (June, 2007)
EULAR Health Professionals Standing Committee Scientific Sub-committee
2007
Jun
Chair, College of Occupational Therapists Research and Development Board (Chair of , United Kingdom, June 2007 to January 2009).

College of Occupational Therapists Research and Development Board

2007
Jun
Council Member, College of Occupational Therapists (United Kingdom, June 2007 to January 2009).
2006
May
National Institute of Clinical Excellence Osteoarthritis Guidelines Development Group Invited expert Occupational Therapy (May, 2006)
National Institute of Clinical Excellence Osteoarthritis Guidelines Development Group Invited expert Occupational Therapy
2005
Jun
British Society of Rheumatology/ British Health Professionals in Rheumatology Peer Review Working Party (United Kingdom, June 2005 to October 2009).
2005
Jun
British Society of Rheumatology/ British Health Professionals in Rheumatology Peer Review Working Party (United Kingdom, June 2005 to October 2009).
2003
May
Arthritis Research Campaign/ British Society of Rheumatology Clinical Trials Collaboration Committee (May, 2003)
Arthritis Research Campaign/ British Society of Rheumatology Clinical Trials Collaboration Committee
2003
Apr
Associate Editor for Occupational Therapy: National electronic Library for Health Musculoskeletal Section (April, 2003)
Associate Editor for Occupational Therapy: National electronic Library for Health Musculoskeletal Section
2002
May
Communications Officer, British Health Professionals in Rheumatology (BHPR) Committee (May, 2002)
Communications Officer, British Health Professionals in Rheumatology (BHPR) Committee
Other Evidence of External Esteem
2012
Journal Advisory Board member: Clinical Rehabilitation (2005-present)
Journal Advisory Board member: Clinical Rehabilitation (2005-present)
2012
Project grant reviewer for: Arthritis Research Campaign; Chartered Society of Physiotherapists, Dutch and Swiss Research Funding organisations; NHS Research for Patient Benefit, NIHR Programme Grants.
Project grant reviewer for: Arthritis Research Campaign; Chartered Society of Physiotherapists, Dutch and Swiss Research Funding organisations; NHS Research for Patient Benefit, NIHR Programme Grants.
2012
Associate Editor: Musculoskeletal Care (2003-present)
Associate Editor: Musculoskeletal Care (2003-present)
2012
Journal Reviewer: Rheumatology, Clinical Rehabilitation, Musculoskeletal Care, Arthritis Care and Research, British Journal of Occupational Therapy, British Journal of Health Psychology, Patient Education and Counselling, British Journal of Hand Therapy.
Journal Reviewer: Rheumatology, Clinical Rehabilitation, Musculoskeletal Care, Arthritis Care and Research, British Journal of Occupational Therapy, British Journal of Health Psychology, Patient Education and Counselling, British ... more >>.
Other Research Activity
2010
Jan
Fatigue in people with rheumatoid arthritis: development of a pilot of a clinician-led intervention. (United Kingdom, January 2010).

Hewlett S, Kirwan J, Ambler N, Hammond A Pope D, Robinson F.  Above and Beyond, University Hospitals Bristol. Project Grant 01/01/2010 – 31/12/2011 <... more >>.

2008
Feb
Vocational Rehabilitation in low back pain: a randomised controlled trial. (United Kingdom, February 2008).

Coole, C, Drummond AE, Radford K, Hammond A: Vocational Rehabilitation in low back pain: a randomised controlled trial. Arthritis Research UK  Primary Care Fellowship (4/2/... more >>.

2008
Feb
Development and evaluation of a EULAR Allied Health Professional Core Course in Rheumatology (Switzerland, February 2008).
Oesch P, Verhoef J, Hammond A, Korandova J (February 2008-Feb 2010) EULAR educational research grant Development and evaluation of a EULAR Allied Health Profess... more >>.
2007
May
SMOOTH: Self-Management in Osteoarthritis of the Hand: Joint protection and exercise in hand OA; a randomised controlled trialed trial (United Kingdom, May 2007).

Dziedzic K, Hammond A, Hay E:Joint protection and exercise in hand OA; a randomised controlled trial. Project Grant Arthritis Research Campaign. 01/05/07 – 30/4/10 &poun... more >>.

2006
Jan
Self-management of fatigue in rheumatoid arthritis; (United Kingdom, January 2006).

S Hewlett, L Kay, A Hammond:Self-management of fatigue in rheumatoid arthritis; Project Grant Arthritis Research UK  01/01/06 – 31/12/... more >>.

2005
Hewlett S, Clarke B, Kay L, Ryan S, Chadwick A, Hammond A. Standards, barriers and solutions for undergraduate rheumatology education for nursing, physiotherapy and occupation therapy students in the UK. Arthritis Research Campaign (16503) £34,434 2005-2006 (2005)
Hewlett S, Clarke B, Kay L, Ryan S, Chadwick A, Hammond A. Standards, barriers and solutions for undergraduate rheumatology education for nursing, physiotherapy and occupation therapy students in the UK. Arthritis Research Campa... more >>.