Comparison of COVID-19 survival in relation to CPAP length of treatment and by comorbidity and transmission setting (community or hospital acquired) in a medium-sized UK hospital in 2020: a retrospective study.

Objective: To estimate continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) length of treatment effect on survival of hospitalised COVID-19 patients in a medium-sized UK Hospital, and how this effect changes according to the patient's comorbidity and COVID-19 route of acquisition (community or nosocomial) during the two waves in 2020.

Setting: The acute inpatient unit in Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals National Health Service (NHS) Foundation Trust (WWL), a medium-sized NHS Trust in north-west of England.

Design: Retrospective cohort of all confirmed COVID-19 patients admitted in WWL during 2020.

Development of the Warwick Axial Spondyloarthritis faTigue and Energy questionnaire (WASTEd)-a new patient-reported outcome measure.

Objective: The aim was to co-produce and test a potential new patient-reported outcome measure (PROM), the Warwick Axial Spondyloarthritis faTigue and Energy questionnaire (WASTEd), providing vital qualitative confirmation of conceptual relevance, clarity and acceptability.

Methods: Informed by measurement theory, we collaborated with patient partners throughout a three-stage, iterative process of PROM development. In stage 1, informed by patient interviews, reviews exploring patients' fatigue experiences and existing PROMs of fatigue, an initial measurement framework of axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) fatigue and energy and candidate items were defined.

CPAP management of COVID-19 respiratory failure: a first quantitative analysis from an inpatient service evaluation.

Objective: To evaluate the role of continuous positive air pressure (CPAP) in the management of respiratory failure associated with COVID-19 infection. Early clinical management with limited use of CPAP (3% of patients) was compared with a later clinical management strategy which had a higher proportion of CPAP use (15%).

Design: Retrospective case-controlled service evaluation for a single UK National Health Service (NHS) Trust during March-June 2020 designed and conducted solely to estimate the effects of current care.

Awareness of axial spondyloarthritis among chiropractors and osteopaths: findings from a UK Web-based survey.

Objective: Chiropractors and osteopaths are important professional partners in the management of axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA). In view of recent advances in diagnosis and treatment, we sought to understand their current knowledge and working practices.

Methods: A Web-based survey was advertised to chiropractors and osteopaths via the Royal College of Chiropractors and the Institute of Osteopathy.

The impact of ankylosing spondylitis/axial spondyloarthritis on work productivity.

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory condition that has a significant impact on the quality of life and work productivity. New classification criteria have enabled earlier diagnosis of this condition. However, work productivity is an important issue that is still often overlooked during clinical assessments and consultations.

Normative values for the Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Metrology Index in a UK population.

Objective: Spinal mobility is assessed frequently in patients with AS/axial SpA using the BASMI to provide baseline measurement and monitor change over time. The interpretation of BASMI scores has been hindered by the absence of normative values. We aimed to obtain normative values for the BASMI in healthy men and women in a UK population.

An exploration of the inter- and intra-rater reliability of the Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Metrology Index.

The aim of this study was to explore the inter- and intra-observer reliability of the Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Metrology Index (BASMI) across raters from different clinical centres using a consensus-based standardised approach to assessment. One hundred thirty BASMI assessments were completed on the same day using a partially balanced incomplete block design. Thirteen physiotherapists from 10 hospitals assessed 26 participants (19 patients, 7 healthy volunteers).