Biography
Jonathan is the Director of Research for the School of Allied Health Professionals and is Professor of Physiotherapy, in the Keele School of Medicine.
He completed his BSc in Physiotherapy in 1994 at Manchester Royal Infirmary, where he also undertook an MSc in 1995. He worked for 4 years in clinical practice including in Stoke-on-Trent UK, Vellore India, Perth Australia, and Derby in England.
His research career began in 1999 at the Primary Care Centre in Keele University, as a research assistant for Professor Krysia Dziedzic, later undertaking a PhD (2004-2007) to develop and validate the STarT Back Tool and matched treatments through a feasibility and pilot trial (under the supervision of Elaine Hay and Kate Dunn). Following a 5-year post-doc fellowship award from Arthritis Research UK as a Lecturer in Physiotherapy he led the full trial of the risk stratified STarT Back approach for back pain supported by Elaine Hay (published in The Lancet in 2011).
Jonathan’s overall aim is to improve the assessment and management of musculoskeletal (MSK) pain, particularly in primary care where it is mostly treated. Despite being highly prevalent and one of the leading causes of the global burden of disease, MSK pain has not received the research attention it deserves.
His primary research focus is on large multi-centre clinical trials to test new treatments, including the testing of innovative digital solutions. Building on Keele’s international reputation in MSK pain, he has led risk stratification research that has transformed clinical practice worldwide such as STarT Back Trial [Hill et al 2011, published in The Lancet], and STarT MSK Trial [Hill et al 2021, under review]. STarT Back has resulted in fundamental changes to policy (e.g. NICE LBP guidelines 2016) and international patient care (e.g. UK (BOA pathway 2017, Danish Health Authority, 2017, US Bree Collaborative 2013). He also currently involved with helping to lead the SupportBack 2 trial, the SupportPRIM trial, and the OPTIMSE trial.
A second key research area is Jonathan’s leadership to improve the measurement of MSK disorders. For example, in 2016, he published the MSK Health Questionnaire (MSK-HQ) that is now routinely used in clinical practice with >500 NHS Trusts having a license to use it. He has also pioneered MSK digital solutions, such as new clinical decision support systems. For example, he recently led a team of 10 Keele academic colleagues as part of a large European Horizon 2020 project to develop and test a cloud-based clinical decision support tool (Back-UP) for first contact back and neck pain, across nine countries. He is currently helping to lead 2 workpackages within the MIDAS research programme to link place-based, GP and NHS data together and he is also supporting his colleague Roanna Burgess to set-up a new National MSK Audit using the Keele MSK Community Services Dataset.
Research and scholarship
Professor Hill is currently leading the following research projects at Keele including:
- The MIDAS project
- the STarT MSK trial
- the Back-UP project
- the MSK-Tracker project
- the Supportback2 trial (as local lead) which is led by Dr Adam Geraghty in Southampton
- the OPTimisE trial
- the SupportPRIM trial
Jonathan’s research innovations include:
- the Musculoskeletal Health Questionnaire, which is a validated outcome measure that can be used across MSK conditions and settings.
- The STarT MSK Tool
- The STarT Back Tool
- The Midlands FCP Template for EMIS
- The National MSK Patient Reported Experience Measure (PREM)
- The Keele MSK community services data set
Teaching
Professor Hill has experience as a physiotherapy educator and in MSc module development. He currently teaches medical students and physiotherapists, along with supervising student research projects. Specific courses at Keele he is involved with include: the Research Methods Module for the Faculty of Health, the Keele Prognosis Short Course, the STarT Back high risk training course, the Keele Clinical Trials short course, and the Management of complex pain for medical students.
Selected Publications
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Quantifying the population burden of musculoskeletal disorders, including impact on sickness absence: analysis of national Scottish data. Rheumatology Advances in Practice. link> doi> link> full text>
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Stratifying workers on sick leave due to musculoskeletal pain: translation, cross-cultural adaptation and construct validity of the Norwegian Keele STarT MSK tool. Scand J Pain, 325-335, vol. 22(2). link> doi> full text>2022.
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Development of an optimised physiotherapist-led treatment protocol for lateral elbow tendinopathy: a consensus study using an online nominal group technique. BMJ Open, e053841, vol. 11(12). link> doi> full text>2021.
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STarT MSK tool: Translation, adaptation and validation in Hebrew. Musculoskeletal Care. link> doi> full text>2021.
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Costing methodology and key drivers of healthcare costs within economic analyses in musculoskeletal community/primary care services: A systematic review. Physiotherapy, e26, vol. 113. link> doi> link> full text>2021.
Full Publications Listshow
Journal Articles
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Quantifying the population burden of musculoskeletal disorders, including impact on sickness absence: analysis of national Scottish data. Rheumatology Advances in Practice. link> doi> link> full text>
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Stratifying workers on sick leave due to musculoskeletal pain: translation, cross-cultural adaptation and construct validity of the Norwegian Keele STarT MSK tool. Scand J Pain, 325-335, vol. 22(2). link> doi> full text>2022.
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Development of an optimised physiotherapist-led treatment protocol for lateral elbow tendinopathy: a consensus study using an online nominal group technique. BMJ Open, e053841, vol. 11(12). link> doi> full text>2021.
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STarT MSK tool: Translation, adaptation and validation in Hebrew. Musculoskeletal Care. link> doi> full text>2021.
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Costing methodology and key drivers of healthcare costs within economic analyses in musculoskeletal community/primary care services: A systematic review. Physiotherapy, e26, vol. 113. link> doi> link> full text>2021.
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Evaluation of the First Contact Physiotherapy (FCP) model of primary care: Patient characteristics and outcomes. Physiotherapy, e29, vol. 113(S1). link> doi> link> full text>2021.
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The development of individualised work absence prediction models in patients with neck and/or low back pain. Physiotherapy, e35, vol. 113(S1). link> doi> link> full text>2021.
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Comparing an optimised physiotherapy treatment package with usual physiotherapy care for people with Tennis Elbow – protocol for the OPTimisE pilot and feasibility randomised controlled trial. Research Square. link> doi> full text>2021.
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Musculoskeletal case-mix adjustment in a UK primary/community care cohort: Testing musculoskeletal models to make recommendations in this setting. Musculoskelet Sci Pract, 102455, vol. 56. link> doi> full text>2021.
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Evaluation of the First Contact Physiotherapy (FCP) model of primary care: patient characteristics and outcomes. Physiotherapy, 199-208, vol. 113. link> doi> full text>2021.
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Validity and reliability of the Norwegian version of the Musculoskeletal Health Questionnaire in people on sick leave. Health Qual Life Outcomes, 191, vol. 19(1). link> doi> full text>2021.
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Integrating clinician support with intervention design as part of a programme testing stratified care for musculoskeletal pain in general practice. BMC Fam Pract, 161, vol. 22(1). link> doi> full text>2021.
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First Contact Practitioners' (FCPs) and General Practitioners' Perceptions Towards FCPs Delivering Vocational Advice to Patients with Musculoskeletal Conditions: A Qualitative Investigation of the Implementation Potential of the I-SWAP Initiative. J Occup Rehabil, 147-155, vol. 32(1). link> doi> full text>2022.
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Developing a core outcome set for community and primary care musculoskeletal services: A consensus approach. Musculoskelet Sci Pract, 102415, vol. 55. link> doi> full text>2021.
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Refinement and validation of a tool for stratifying patients with musculoskeletal pain. Eur J Pain, 2081-2093, vol. 25(10). link> doi> full text>2021.
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Self-reported prognostic factors in adults reporting neck or low back pain: An umbrella review. Eur J Pain, 1627-1643, vol. 25(8). link> doi> full text>2021.
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Cross-cultural validation of the start back screening tool in a Greek low back pain sample. Musculoskelet Sci Pract, 102352, vol. 53. link> doi> full text>2021.
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Evidence-based treatment recommendations for neck and low back pain across Europe: A systematic review of guidelines. Eur J Pain, 275-295, vol. 25(2). link> doi> full text>2021.
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Stratified versus usual care for the management of primary care patients with sciatica: the SCOPiC RCT. Health Technol Assess, 1-130, vol. 24(49). link> doi> full text>2020.
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German translation, cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Musculoskeletal Health Questionnaire: cohort study. European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine. link> doi> link> full text>2020.
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Risk-stratified and stepped models of care for back pain and osteoarthritis: are we heading towards a common model?. PAIN Reports, e843, vol. 5(5). link> doi> link> full text>2020.
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Supporting self-management of low back pain with an internet intervention in primary care: a protocol for a randomised controlled trial of clinical and cost-effectiveness (SupportBack 2). BMJ Open, e040543, vol. 10(8). link> doi> link> full text>2020.
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Validation of the Musculoskeletal Health Questionnaire (MSK-HQ) in primary care patients with musculoskeletal pain. Semin Arthritis Rheum, 813-820, vol. 50(5). link> doi> full text>2020.
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Stratified care versus usual care for management of patients presenting with sciatica in primary care (SCOPiC): a randomised controlled trial. Lancet Rheumatol, e401-e411, vol. 2(7). link> doi> full text>2020.
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Measurement properties of the Musculoskeletal Health Questionnaire (MSK-HQ): a between country comparison. Health and Quality of Life Outcomes, Article 200, vol. 18. link> doi> link> full text>2020.
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Computer-Based Stratified Primary Care for Musculoskeletal Consultations Compared With Usual Care: Study Protocol for the STarT MSK Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR Res Protoc, e17939, vol. 9(7). link> doi> full text>2020.
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STarT back tool retained its predicting abilities in patients with acute and sub-acute low back pain after a transcultural adaptation and validation to Hebrew. Musculoskelet Sci Pract, 102134, vol. 46. link> doi> full text>2020.
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Stratified primary care versus non-stratified care for musculoskeletal pain: findings from the STarT MSK feasibility and pilot cluster randomized controlled trial. BMC Fam Pract, 30, vol. 21(1). link> doi> full text>2020.
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Stratified primary care versus non-stratified care for musculoskeletal pain: qualitative findings from the STarT MSK feasibility and pilot cluster randomized controlled trial. BMC Fam Pract, 31, vol. 21(1). link> doi> full text>2020.
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Costing Methodology and Key Drivers of Health Care Costs Within Economic Analyses in Musculoskeletal Community and Primary Care Services: A Systematic Review of the Literature. J Prim Care Community Health, 2150132719899763, vol. 11. link> doi> full text>2020.
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Association of STarT Back Tool and the short form of the Örebro Musculoskeletal Pain Screening Questionnaire with multidimensional risk factors. Sci Rep, 290, vol. 10(1). link> doi> full text>2020.
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Exploring Patients' Experiences of Internet-Based Self-Management Support for Low Back Pain in Primary Care. Pain Med, 1806-1817, vol. 21(9). link> doi> full text>2020.
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Determining responsiveness and meaningful changes for the Musculoskeletal Health Questionnaire (MSK-HQ) for use across musculoskeletal care pathways. BMJ Open, e025357, vol. 9(10). link> doi> full text>2019.
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Predictors of functional outcome in musculoskeletal healthcare: An umbrella review. Eur J Pain, 51-70, vol. 24(1). link> doi> full text>2020.
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Subgrouping patients with sciatica in primary care for matched care pathways: development of a subgrouping algorithm. BMC Musculoskelet Disord, 313, vol. 20(1). link> doi> full text>2019.
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Matching treatment options for risk sub-groups in musculoskeletal pain: a consensus groups study. BMC Musculoskelet Disord, 271, vol. 20(1). link> doi> full text>2019.
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A conceptual framework for increasing clinical staff member involvement in general practice: a proposed strategy to improve the management of low back pain. BMC Fam Pract, 30, vol. 20(1). link> doi> full text>2019.
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Development and validation of a pain monitoring app for patients with musculoskeletal conditions (The Keele pain recorder feasibility study). BMC Med Inform Decis Mak, 24, vol. 19(1). link> doi> full text>2019.
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Can the STarT Back Tool predict health-related quality of life and work ability after an acute/subacute episode with back or neck pain? A psychometric validation study in primary care. BMJ Open, e021748, vol. 8(12). link> doi> full text>2018.
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Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the STarT Back Tool for Arabic speaking adults with low back pain in Saudi Arabia. J Orthop Sci, 200-206, vol. 24(2). link> doi> full text>2019.
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Models used for case-mix adjustment of patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) in musculoskeletal healthcare: A systematic review of the literature. Physiotherapy, 137-146, vol. 105(2). link> doi> full text>2019.
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A multi-modal recruitment strategy using social media and internet-mediated methods to recruit a multidisciplinary, international sample of clinicians to an online research study. PLoS One, e0200184, vol. 13(7). link> doi> full text>2018.
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Advancing practice for back pain through stratified care (STarT Back). Braz J Phys Ther, 255-264, vol. 22(4). link> doi> full text>2018.
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The effectiveness of a stratified care model for non-specific low back pain in Danish primary care compared to current practice: study protocol of a randomised controlled trial. Trials, 315, vol. 19(1). link> doi> full text>2018.
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Effect of Low Back Pain Risk-Stratification Strategy on Patient Outcomes and Care Processes: the MATCH Randomized Trial in Primary Care. J Gen Intern Med, 1324-1336, vol. 33(8). link> doi> full text>2018.
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Physiotherapists' views of implementing a stratified treatment approach for patients with low back pain in Germany: a qualitative study. BMC Health Serv Res, 214, vol. 18(1). link> doi> full text>2018.
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The predictive ability of the STarT Back Tool was limited in people with chronic low back pain: a prospective cohort study. J Physiother, 107-113, vol. 64(2). link> doi> full text>2018.
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Using an internet intervention to support self-management of low back pain in primary care: findings from a randomised controlled feasibility trial (SupportBack). BMJ Open, e016768, vol. 8(3). link> doi> full text>2018.
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Determining the impact of a new physiotherapist-led primary care model for back pain: protocol for a pilot cluster randomized controlled trial. Trials, 526, vol. 18(1). link> doi> full text>2017.
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Testing a Model of Consultation-based Reassurance and Back Pain Outcomes With Psychological Risk as Moderator: A Prospective Cohort Study. Clin J Pain, 339-348, vol. 34(4). link> doi> full text>2018.
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Effective treatment options for musculoskeletal pain in primary care: A systematic overview of current evidence. PLoS One, e0178621, vol. 12(6). link> doi> full text>2017.
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The clinical and cost-effectiveness of stratified care for patients with sciatica: the SCOPiC randomised controlled trial protocol (ISRCTN75449581). BMC Musculoskelet Disord, 172, vol. 18(1). link> doi> full text>2017.
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Comparison of the Swedish STarT Back Screening Tool and the Short Form of the Örebro Musculoskeletal Pain Screening Questionnaire in patients with acute or subacute back and neck pain. BMC Musculoskelet Disord, 89, vol. 18(1). link> doi> full text>2017.
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Construct and discriminant validity of STarT Back Screening Tool - Brazilian version. Braz J Phys Ther, 69-73, vol. 21(1). link> doi> full text>2017.
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Portuguese translation, cross-cultural adaptation and reliability of the questionnaire «Start Back Screening Tool» (SBST). Acta Reumatol Port, 38-46, vol. 42(1). link>2017.
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Mediators of Treatment Effect in the Back In Action Trial: Using Latent Growth Modeling to Take Change Over Time Into Account. Clin J Pain, 811-819, vol. 33(9). link> doi> full text>2017.
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PMS74 - Development of the Musculoskeletal Health Questionnaire (MSK-HQ) for Use in Different Conditions and Different Healthcare Pathways. Value in Health, 544, vol. 19(7). doi> link> full text>2016.
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Identifying Treatment Effect Modifiers in the STarT Back Trial: A Secondary Analysis. J Pain, 54-65, vol. 18(1). link> doi> full text>2017.
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Does a modified STarT Back Tool predict outcome with a broader group of musculoskeletal patients than back pain? A secondary analysis of cohort data. BMJ Open, e012445, vol. 6(10). link> doi> full text>2016.
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Keele Aches and Pains Study protocol: validity, acceptability, and feasibility of the Keele STarT MSK tool for subgrouping musculoskeletal patients in primary care. J Pain Res, 807-818, vol. 9. link> doi> full text>2016.
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General Practitioners' and patients' perceptions towards stratified care: a theory informed investigation. BMC Fam Pract, 125, vol. 17(1). link> doi> full text>2016.
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Evaluation of a risk-stratification strategy to improve primary care for low back pain: the MATCH cluster randomized trial protocol. BMC Musculoskelet Disord, 361, vol. 17(1). link> doi> full text>2016.
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Exploring What Factors Mediate Treatment Effect: Example of the STarT Back Study High-Risk Intervention. J Pain, 1237-1245, vol. 17(11). link> doi> full text>2016.
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Development and initial cohort validation of the Arthritis Research UK Musculoskeletal Health Questionnaire (MSK-HQ) for use across musculoskeletal care pathways. BMJ Open, e012331, vol. 6(8). link> doi> full text>2016.
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German physiotherapists' views on a single appointment for low-risk patients within the start-back approach. Manual Therapy, e150, vol. 25. doi>2016.
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Portuguese translation, cross-cultural adaptation and reliability of the questionnaire. Actareumatologica, Article AO160134.
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Are Small Effects for Back Pain Interventions Really Surprising?. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther, 317-319, vol. 46(5). link> doi> full text>2016.
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Validation of the German version of the STarT-Back Tool (STarT-G): a cohort study with patients from primary care practices. BMC Musculoskelet Disord, 346, vol. 16. link> doi> full text>2015.
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General Practitioners Views of Implementing a Stratified Treatment Approach for Low Back Pain in Germany: A Qualitative Study. PLoS One, e0136119, vol. 10(8). link> doi> full text>2015.
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Pediatric Pain Screening Tool: rapid identification of risk in youth with pain complaints. Pain, 1511-1518, vol. 156(8). link> doi> full text>2015.
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Using an internet intervention to support self-management of low back pain in primary care: protocol for a randomised controlled feasibility trial (SupportBack). BMJ Open, e009524, vol. 5(9). link> doi> full text>2015.
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General Practitioners Views of Implementing a Stratified Treatment Approach for Low Back Pain in Germany: A Qualitative Study. PLoS One. doi> full text>2015.
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German Translation and Cross-Cultural Adaptation of the STarT Back Screening Tool. PLoS One, e0132068, vol. 10(7). link> doi> full text>2015.
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Development and Validation of the Keele Musculoskeletal Patient Reported Outcome Measure (MSK-PROM). PLoS One, e0124557, vol. 10(4). link> doi> full text>2015.
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Translation validation of a new back screening questionnaire (the STarT back screening tool) in French. Archives of Public Health, vol. 70(12). doi>2012.
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Exploring the cost-utility of stratified primary care management for low back pain compared with current best practice with risk defined subgroups. Ann Rheum Dis, 1796-1802, vol. 71(11). doi>2012.
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A randomized trial of behavioral physical therapy interventions for acute and sub-acute low back pain, by George SZ et al. Pain, 164, vol. 142.2009.
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A randomised clinical trial of subgrouping and targeted treatment for low back pain compared with best current care. The STarT Back Trial Study Protocol. BMC Musculoskelet Disord, 58, vol. 9. link> doi> full text>2008.
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Acupuncture as an adjunct to exercise based physiotherapy for osteoarthritis of the knee: randomised controlled trial. BMJ, 436, vol. 335(7617). link> doi> full text>2007.
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The Knee Clinical Assessment Study-CAS(K). A prospective study of knee pain and knee osteoarthritis in the general population: baseline recruitment and retention at 18 months. BMC Musculoskelet Disord, 30, vol. 7. link> doi> full text>2006.
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Manual therapy or pulsed shortwave diathermy provide no additional benefit over advice and exercise in the treatment of neck disorders. Focus on Alternative and Complementary Therapies, 307-308, vol. 10(4).2005.
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Meeting the challenges of research governance. Rheumatology, 571-572, vol. 44(5). doi>2005.
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The effectiveness of manual therapy or pulsed shortwave diathermy in addition to exercise & advice for neck disorders: a pragmatic randomized controlled trial in physical therapy clinics. Arthritis & Rheumatism, 214-222, vol. 53(2).2005.
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Is acupuncture a useful adjunct to physiotherapy for older adults with knee pain?: the "acupuncture, physiotherapy and exercise" (APEX) study [ISRCTN88597683]. BMC Musculoskelet Disord, 31, vol. 5. link> doi> full text>2004.
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Predicting persistent neck pain. Spine, 1648-1654, vol. 29(15). doi>2004.
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The Knee Clinical Assessment Study--CAS(K). A prospective study of knee pain and knee osteoarthritis in the general population. BMC Musculoskelet Disord, 4, vol. 5. link> doi> full text>2004.
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Integrated care in practice: Is acupuncture a useful adjunct to physiotherapy for older adults with knee pain? The "Acupuncture, Physiotherapy and Exercise" (APEX) Study. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, vol. 31(5).2004.
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Computer-Based Stratified Primary Care for Musculoskeletal Consultations Compared With Usual Care: Study Protocol for the STarT MSK Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint). doi>
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VALIDATION OF THE MUSCULOSKELETAL HEALTH QUESTIONNAIRE (MSK-HQ) IN PATIENTS WITH MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN IN PRIMARY CARE. RHEUMATOLOGY (vol. 59). link>2020.
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Health informatics (HI) innovations in randomised trials and clinical cohorts - Identification, screening, stratified care and data collection during primary care consultations. TRIALS (vol. 20). link>2019.
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REFINEMENT AND VALIDATION OF THE KEELE START MSK TOOL FOR MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN IN PRIMARY CARE. RHEUMATOLOGY (pp. 119-120, vol. 56). link>2017.
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A CONSENSUS GROUP APPROACH TO AGREEING MATCHED TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN OF PATIENTS STRATIFIED ACCORDING TO PROGNOSTIC RISK. RHEUMATOLOGY (pp. 80-81, vol. 55). link>2016.
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Effective Treatment Options for Musculoskeletal Pain Conditions: A Rapid Meta-synthesis of Current Best Evidence in Primary Care. Rheumatology, Volume 55, Issue suppl_1, 1 April 2016, Pages i80,. doi> full text>
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START: STRATIFYING BACK PAIN-THE SCIENCE. RHEUMATOLOGY (p. 24, vol. 55). link>2016.
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DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF A MUSCULOSKELETAL PATIENT REPORTED OUTCOME MEASURE. RHEUMATOLOGY (pp. 76-77, vol. 53). link>2014.
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PRACTITIONER EMPATHY AND MUSCULOSKELETAL PATIENT OUTCOMES IN PRIMARY CARE. RHEUMATOLOGY (pp. 79-80, vol. 53). link>2014.
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THE COST-EFFECTIVENESS OF NURSE-LED CARE IN PEOPLE WITH RA. RHEUMATOLOGY (p. 10, vol. 52). link>2013.
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Cost Effectiveness of Nurse-Led Care for People with Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Multicentre RCT. ARTHRITIS AND RHEUMATISM (pp. S736-S737, vol. 64). link>2012.
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CAN WE CHOOSE THE BEST TREATMENT FOR BACK PAIN PATIENTS?. RHEUMATOLOGY (p. 11, vol. 51). link>2012.
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Acupuncture as an adjunct to exercise based physiotherapy for osteoarthritis of the knee: Randomised controlled trial. RHEUMATOLOGY (p. II2, vol. 47). link>2008.
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Practical application of the start back screening tool: A pilot study in primary care. RHEUMATOLOGY (p. II156, vol. 47). link>2008.
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Structured review of primary care back pain classification tools. RHEUMATOLOGY (p. II153, vol. 47). link>2008.
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Female perceptions of the effects of fibromyalgia on sexual relationships. RHEUMATOLOGY (pp. I156-I157, vol. 46). link>2007.
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Validation of a new low back pain sub-grouping tool for primary care (the STarTBack tool). RHEUMATOLOGY (p. I119, vol. 45). link>2006.
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Startback - Development of a low back pain screening tool. RHEUMATOLOGY (p. I85, vol. 44). link>2005.
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Clinical guidelines for the physiotherapy management of whiplash associated disorder.2005.
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A survey of the role of the clinical nurse specialist in the UK - Has it changed over the last decade?. ANNALS OF THE RHEUMATIC DISEASES (p. 555, vol. 63). link>2004.
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A SURVEY OF PRACTICE IN NURSE LED RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS CLINICS. RHEUMATOLOGY (p. 154, vol. 43). link>2004.
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PANTHER - Issues of generalisability in randomised clinical trials. Rheumatology.2004.
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PANTHER - Physiotherapists' perceived predictors of outcome in neck pain. Rheumatology.2004.
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PHYSIOTHERAPISTS' PERCEIVED PREDICTORS OF OUTCOME IN NECK PAIN. RHEUMATOLOGY (p. 153, vol. 43). link>2004.
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The effectiveness of manual therapy or pulsed shortwave diathermy in addition to exercise and advice for neck disorders; a pragmatic randomized controlled trial in physical therapy clinics. ARTHRITIS AND RHEUMATISM (p. S692, vol. 48). link>2003.
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The effectiveness of manual therapy or pulsed shortwave diathermy in addition to advice and exercise for neck disorders: a pragmatic randomised controlled trial in physiotherapy clinics. ANAESTHESIA (p. 1037, vol. 59). link>2004.
Supervision
Jonathan has had six PhD students (four as lead supervisor successfully completed; two ongoing [one as lead]), and eight pre-doctoral, MSc, summer and intercalated students producing 23 papers and is an active research mentor for early career researchers [with backgrounds including physiotherapy, psychology, radiography, rheumatology, and general practice].
Four completed PhD students:
- Dr Roanna Burgess (March 2022) “Benchmarking community and primary care musculoskeletal services: developing recommendations using evidence synthesis, consensus methods and secondary data analysis.”
- Dr Hollie Birkinshaw (March 2021) “Investigating the use of stratified primary care for older adults with musculoskeletal pain: a mixed methods study”
- Dr Cliona McRobert (Dec 2017) “Primary care decision making for shoulder pain: identifying treatment effect moderators using clinical expertise”
- Dr Gemma Mansell (Dec 2016) “Methodological Challenges in Treatment Mediation Analysis: Examples from Studies Targeting Psychological Factors in Patients with Musculoskeletal Pain”
Two ongoing PhD students:
- Marcus Bateman (July 2020 - March 2024) “Optimising Physiotherapy for People with Tennis Elbow [a feasibility pilot trial”. This PhD is funded by an NIHR Doctoral Fellowship.
- Enza Leone (April 2021 – April 2025) “Best practice upper limb rehabilitation for patients with Facioscapulohumeral dystrophy (FSHD)”. This PhD is funded by an internal Keele Doctoral Fund.
Collaboration and grant awards
Collaborations
- Adam Geraghty – University of Southampton, UK
- Allan Riis - Research Unit for General Practice, Department of Clinical Medicine, Aalborg University, Denmark
- David Christiansen - Occupational Medicine, Danish Ramazzini Centre, Regional Hospital West Jutland - University Research Clinic, Herning, Denmark
- Emma Dunphy – UCL, UK
- Deborah Falla - Centre of Precision Rehabilitation for Spinal Pain, Birmingham University, UK
- Hana Alsobayel – King Saud University, Saudi Arabia
- Jordan Miller – Queens University, Canada
- Karen Walker-Bone – Monash University, Australia
- Lars Morsoe - Centre for Quality, Department of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark
- Mary O’Keefe – Sydney University, Australia
- Ottar Vasseljen – NTNU, Norway
Grant awards
Year | Total value | Title | Role |
2022 | £64,327 | Optimising the Midlands First Contact Practitioner (FCP) medical record template to increase its useability, acceptability, and usefulness for FCP services in UK primary care | Co-applicant |
2022 | £72,000 | National MSK Audit in Community and Primary Care | Co-applicant |
2022 | £69,620.79 | Building capacity in achieving clinical transformation from Allied Health Professional digital evaluations | Chief Investigator |
2022 | £167,953 | NHSx Digital Project- Enhancing First Contact Practitioners (FCPs) management of low back pain using STarT Back approach and the Self Back APP | Co-investigator |
2021 | £1,200,000 | Optimizing management of musculoskeletal pain disorders in primary care (SUPPORTPRIM) | Co-investigator |
2020 | £1,262,787 | Integrating enriched, longitudinal multi-level data for local population musculoskeletal health intelligence: North Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent (MIDAS) | Workpackage Principal Investigator |
2020 | £13,224.00 | OPTimisE - Optimising Physiotherapy for Tennis Elbow | PhD Lead Supervisor |
2018 | £203,960 | Chartered Society of Physiotherapy on “First Contact Practitioner Evaluation” | Co-investigator |
2018 | £1,300,000 | NHS NIHR HTA grant “Supporting self-management of low back pain with an internet intervention in primary care: A randomised controlled trial of clinical and cost-effectiveness (SupportBack2)” | Co-investigator and Keele CTU lead |
2018 | £4,580,000 | EU Horizon 2020 grant: “Personalised prognostic models to improve wellbeing and return to work after neck and low back pain (Back-UP)” | Workpackage Principal Investigator |
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