Does wearing arthritis gloves help with hand pain and function? A qualitative study into patients' views and experiences.

Objective: Arthritis gloves are frequently prescribed to people with undifferentiated inflammatory arthritis (UIA) or RA to help reduce hand pain and improve function. Nested within a randomized controlled trial testing the effectiveness of arthritis gloves (Isotoner gloves loose-fitting placebo gloves) in people with RA and UIA, this qualitative study aimed to explore participants' views on the impact of wearing arthritis gloves on their hand pain and function.

Methods: Semi-structured one-to-one interviews were conducted with purposively selected participants following 12 weeks of glove wearing.

Patient Experience Survey in a Corneal Service Conducted by Remote Consultation.

Introduction: An ophthalmic remote consultation clinic was implemented due to the COVID-19 pandemic for stable patients under the corneal service in a district general hospital in Cheshire, UK. Patients were reviewed either by video or telephone consultation. The purpose of this survey was to assess patient satisfaction with this service.

Why does research matter?

A working knowledge of research – both how it is done, and how it can be used – is important for everyone involved in direct patient care and the planning & delivery of eye programmes.

Using research findings in my everyday practice: what is good evidence, where do I look, and how can I use it?

The findings from research studies and best practice guidelines should form the foundation of eye care delivery.

Use of the term atypical cells in the reporting of ascitic fluid cytology: A caveat.

Background: Abdominal paracentesis is a routine diagnostic procedure for assessment of patients with recent onset or worsening of ascites.

Objectives: The objective of the study is to (1) review clinically confirmed cases of malignancy with negative, atypical, and suspicious cytology reports and provide reasoning for discrepancies and (2) recalculate sensitivity, specificity, and predictive values after review.

Materials And Methods: Papanicolaou smears of ascitic fluid paracentesis samples received over one calendar year were reviewed retrospectively by an expert in cytopathology blinded to the final clinical and/or histopathological diagnoses.