External surface engineering of metal-organic framework nanoparticles (MOF NPs) is emerging as an important design strategy, leading to optimized chemical and colloidal stability. To date, most of the MOF surface modifications have been performed either by physical adsorption or chemical association of small molecules or (preformed) polymers. However, most of the currently employed approaches cannot precisely control the polymer density, and dynamic modifications at the surfaces on demand have been a challenging task.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Self-management strategies are considered a necessary component of chronic musculoskeletal pain management to address ongoing symptoms and challenges. However uptake of self-management can be impeded by a number of factors.
Objectives: The aim of this study was to explore common impeding and facilitating factors of self-management strategies from the patient perspective.