The University of Sydney: Recent submissions
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Are musculoskeletal conditions neglected in national health surveys?
Published 2021OBJECTIVE: To describe the proportion of national health surveys that contain questions on the prevalence and consequences of musculoskeletal conditions. METHODS: We used a comprehensive search strategy to obtain national ...Article -
Non-specific diagnostic labels for musculoskeletal conditions foster positive views about prognosis and non-invasive management but require clear explanation: a systematic review
Published 2025QUESTIONS: What are patient and public perceptions of diagnostic labels for musculoskeletal pain? How do these labels influence beliefs, emotions and treatment preferences? DESIGN: Systematic review and qualitative ...Article -
Image-guided glucocorticoid injection versus injection without image guidance for shoulder pain
Published 2021BACKGROUND: Despite widespread use, our 2012 Cochrane review did not confirm that use of imaging to guide glucocorticoid injection for people with shoulder pain improves its efficacy. OBJECTIVES: To update our review and ...Article -
Efficacy, safety, and tolerability of antidepressants for pain in adults: overview of systematic reviews
Published 2023OBJECTIVE: To provide a comprehensive overview of the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of antidepressants for pain according to condition. DESIGN: Overview of systematic reviews. DATA SOURCES: PubMed, Embase, PsycINFO, ...Article -
Can language enhance physical therapists' willingness to follow Choosing Wisely recommendations? A best-worst scaling study
Published 2023BACKGROUND: Choosing Wisely recommendations could reduce physical therapists' use of low-value care. OBJECTIVE: To investigate whether language influences physical therapists' willingness to follow the Australian Physiotherapy ...Article