All Outputs (59)

Seating and pressure support needs of people with cancer in the cervix or rectum: a case series on the clinical usefulness of pressure mapping assessment (2007)
Journal Article
Stinson, M., & Porter-Armstrong, A. (2008). Seating and pressure support needs of people with cancer in the cervix or rectum: a case series on the clinical usefulness of pressure mapping assessment. European Journal of Cancer Care, 17(3), 298-305. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2354.2007.00839.x

Pressure sores present a challenge to people with rectal and cervical cancers due to weight loss, compromised nutrition, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Affected individuals often experience intense pain on sitting, and prefer to spend the majority of... Read More about Seating and pressure support needs of people with cancer in the cervix or rectum: a case series on the clinical usefulness of pressure mapping assessment.

Hammocking: The effect of cushion covers on interface pressure measurements (2006)
Journal Article
Crawford, S. A., Walsh, D. M., & Porter-Armstrong, A. P. (2006). Hammocking: The effect of cushion covers on interface pressure measurements. Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 1(1-2), 141-144. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638280500167647

Purpose. To investigate the effects of the cushion covers on interface pressure measurements using pressure mapping technology. Methods. Sixty-one healthy participants were recruited for a laboratory-based study using a single group design. Partic... Read More about Hammocking: The effect of cushion covers on interface pressure measurements.

Impact of Sitting Time on Seat-Interface Pressure and on Pressure Mapping With Multiple Sclerosis Patients (2005)
Journal Article
Crawford, S. A., Stinson, M. D., Walsh, D. M., & Porter-Armstrong, A. P. (2005). Impact of Sitting Time on Seat-Interface Pressure and on Pressure Mapping With Multiple Sclerosis Patients. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 86(6), 1221-1225. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2004.08.010

Objective To examine changes in seat-interface pressure with multiple sclerosis (MS) patients. Design Case series. Setting Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Resource Centre and community. Participants Convenience sample of 15 MS wheelchair us... Read More about Impact of Sitting Time on Seat-Interface Pressure and on Pressure Mapping With Multiple Sclerosis Patients.

User perspectives: Living and Working within a ‘Smart Home’ Environment (2005)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Martin, S., Nugent, C., & Porter-Armstrong, A. (2005, July). User perspectives: Living and Working within a ‘Smart Home’ Environment. Presented at ICOST 2005, 3rd International Conference on Smart Homes and Health Telematics, Sherbrooke, Canada

An investigation of the impact of the Force Sensing Array pressure mapping system on the clinical judgement of occupational therapists (2005)
Journal Article
Crawford, S. A., Strain, B., Gregg, B., Walsh, D. M., & Porter-Armstrong, A. P. (2005). An investigation of the impact of the Force Sensing Array pressure mapping system on the clinical judgement of occupational therapists. Clinical Rehabilitation, 19(2), 224-231. https://doi.org/10.1191/0269215505cr826oa

Objectives: To examine the impact of pressure mapping technology on the clinical decisions of occupational therapists and to examine the role of the Braden Scale in assisting with the selection of pressure-reducing cushions. Design: Case studies.... Read More about An investigation of the impact of the Force Sensing Array pressure mapping system on the clinical judgement of occupational therapists.

Caregivers of people with multiple sclerosis: experiences of support (2004)
Journal Article
McKeown, L. P., Porter-Armstrong, A. P., & Baxter, G. D. (2004). Caregivers of people with multiple sclerosis: experiences of support. Multiple Sclerosis, 10(2), 219-230. https://doi.org/10.1191/1352458504ms1008oa

The aim of this pheno menological study was to gain an understanding of the experiences of a group of caregivers of people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Sixteen caregivers from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland participated in focus group... Read More about Caregivers of people with multiple sclerosis: experiences of support.

Pressure mapping systems: reliability of pressure map interpretation (2003)
Journal Article
Stinson, M. D., Porter-Armstrong, A. P., & Eakin, P. A. (2003). Pressure mapping systems: reliability of pressure map interpretation. Clinical Rehabilitation, 17(5), 504-511. https://doi.org/10.1191/0269215503cr643oa

Background: Pressure mapping systems offer a new technology to assist with pressure care assessment. Data output from such systems can be presented in three forms: numerical data, a three-dimensional grid and a colour-coded pressure map. Objective... Read More about Pressure mapping systems: reliability of pressure map interpretation.

The needs and experiences of caregivers of individuals with multiple sclerosis: a systematic review (2003)
Journal Article
McKeown, L. P., Porter-Armstrong, A. P., & Baxter, G. D. (2003). The needs and experiences of caregivers of individuals with multiple sclerosis: a systematic review. Clinical Rehabilitation, 17(3), 234-248. https://doi.org/10.1191/0269215503cr618oa

Primary objective: To appraise recent studies regarding the needs and experiences of caregivers of individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS). Design: The following computerized databases were searched: CINAHL, BIDS IBSS, ASSIA, MEDLINE, PSYCHINFO,... Read More about The needs and experiences of caregivers of individuals with multiple sclerosis: a systematic review.

Seat-interface pressure: A pilot study of the relationship to gender, body mass index, and seating position (2003)
Journal Article
Stinson, M. D., Porter-Armstrong, A., & Eakin, P. (2003). Seat-interface pressure: A pilot study of the relationship to gender, body mass index, and seating position. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 84(3), 405-409. https://doi.org/10.1053/apmr.2003.50011

Measuring interface pressure: a laboratory based investigation into the effects of repositioning and sitting time (2002)
Journal Article
Stinson, M., Porter-Armstrong, A., & Eakin, P. (2002). Measuring interface pressure: a laboratory based investigation into the effects of repositioning and sitting time. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 56(2), 185-190. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.56.2.185

Measurement of interface (or contact) pressure is important in assessing tissue viability in relation to pressure sore prevention and may be achieved through pressure mapping techniques. This article reports on two pilot studies using the Force Sensi... Read More about Measuring interface pressure: a laboratory based investigation into the effects of repositioning and sitting time.

Providing Care to the Disabled Elderly in the Community: A Study of Elderly Caregivers (1999)
Thesis
Porter-Armstrong, A. (1999). Providing Care to the Disabled Elderly in the Community: A Study of Elderly Caregivers. (Thesis). University of Ulster. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2821312

The Patient as Expert
Report
Porter-Armstrong, A., Jeffers, K., McDonough, S., & Nicola, L. (2007). The Patient as Expert. Belfast: The Long Term Chronic Conditions Alliance Northern Ireland

An investigation of the impact of the Force Sensing Array (FSA) pressure mapping system on the clinical judgement of occupational therapists
Report
Crawford, S., Porter-Armstrong, A., Walsh, D., Gregg, B., & Strain, B. (2003). An investigation of the impact of the Force Sensing Array (FSA) pressure mapping system on the clinical judgement of occupational therapists. Belfast: South and East Belfast Health and Social Services Trust

An investigation into smoking behaviour, lifestyle and smoking cessation in mental health in the Western Board Area of Northern Ireland
Report
Jeffers, K., Rutherford, J., Porter-Armstrong, A., Baxter, G. D., & Nikopoulou, C. (2003). An investigation into smoking behaviour, lifestyle and smoking cessation in mental health in the Western Board Area of Northern Ireland. Western Health and Social Services Board, in collaboration with Action Mental Health

Priorities for Occupational Therapy Research in the United Kingdon: A strategic overview
Report
Bannigan, K., Boniface, G., Doherty, P., Nicol, M., Porter-Armstrong, A., & Scudds, R. (2006). Priorities for Occupational Therapy Research in the United Kingdon: A strategic overview. London: Royal College of Occupational Therapists

Spinal cord injury and interface pressure: using activity to maximise tissue viability
Report
Porter-Armstrong, A., Stinson, M., Sprigle, S., Gardner, E., & Morton, J. (2012). Spinal cord injury and interface pressure: using activity to maximise tissue viability. London: The United Kingdom Occupational Therapy Research Foundation & The Royal College of Occupational Therapists

The POTTER project: final report
Report
Bannigan, K., Boniface, G., Doherty, P., Nicol, M., Porter-Armstrong, A., & Scudds, R. (2006). The POTTER project: final report. London: Royal College of Occupational Therapists

An investigation into the prioritization of occupational therapy referrals within the Mater Hospital Trust
Report
Porter-Armstrong, A., Stockman, S., Curran, A., Patterson, N., & Hair, C. (2003). An investigation into the prioritization of occupational therapy referrals within the Mater Hospital Trust. Belfast: The Mater Hospital Trust, Belfast

Cost and effectiveness outcomes of equipment provision to elderly, disabled adults living in the community
Report
Eakin, P., Porter-Armstrong, A., Thornton, M., & O'Loughlin, C. (2000). Cost and effectiveness outcomes of equipment provision to elderly, disabled adults living in the community. London: Royal College of Occupational Therapists