Research Publications and Outputs: Recent submissions
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Efficacy and Harms of Opioid Analgesics for Acute Pain: Overview of Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses
Published 2026BACKGROUND: Opioids are commonly prescribed for acute pain. However, there is no overarching synthesis on their efficacy. AIM: We set out to conduct an overview review of the efficacy and harms of opioid analgesics for ...Article -
Awareness and use of five imaging decision rules for musculoskeletal injuries: a systematic review
Published 2023BACKGROUND: Several validated decision rules are available for clinicians to guide the appropriate use of imaging for patients with musculoskeletal injuries, including the Canadian CT Head Rule, Canadian C-Spine Rule, ...Article -
The effectiveness of education for people with shoulder pain: A systematic review
Published 2025OBJECTIVES: To investigate the effectiveness of education for people with shoulder pain. DESIGN: Systematic review LITERATURE SEARCH: We searched several databases (e.g. MEDLINE, EMBASE, CENTRAL, CINAHL) and trial registries ...Article -
Physical therapy utilization, costs, and return-to-work status following lumbar spine surgery: A retrospective analysis of workers compensation claims in Australia
Published 2022BACKGROUND: No study to our knowledge has explored physical therapy utilization following lumbar spine surgery in a workers' compensation setting. OBJECTIVES: Describe physical therapy utilization and costs, and return-to-work ...Article -
Exploring the decisional needs of patients living with subacromial pain syndrome: A qualitative needs assessment study
Published 2025BACKGROUND: There are a variety of different treatments for patients living with subacromial pain syndrome (SAPS). All treatments have small to moderate effect sizes, and it is challenging when healthcare practitioners and ...Article