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  1. Do adolescents with different types and degrees of idiopathic scoliosis curves differ in postural control compared to their healthy peers? a cross-sectional study

    Article • BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, December 2024, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  2. Protocol: Assessing the outcomes and impact of professional doctorate programmes in health and social care on the individual, their profession, their employing organisation and wider society: A comprehensive systematic review

    Article • Campbell Systematic Reviews, October 2024, Wiley

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  3. Survey of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Levels of Confidence Regarding Age-Related Hyperkyphosis and Its Management among Thai Physiotherapists

    Article • Healthcare, October 2024, MDPI AG

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  4. Knowledge Regarding Ergonomics and Posture, Postural Behaviour as Well as Incidence of Musculoskeletal Pain in University Students in the Northeast of England: A Web-Based Survey

    Article • July 2024, MDPI AG

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  5. Therapeutic exercises for idiopathic scoliosis in adolescents

    Article • Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, February 2024, Wiley

    Professor Nachiappan Chockalingam, Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  6. Development of a Novel Pictorial Questionnaire to Assess Knowledge and Behaviour on Ergonomics and Posture as Well as Musculoskeletal Pain in University Students: Validity and Reliability

    Article • Healthcare, January 2024, MDPI AG

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  7. Measurement of Three-Dimensional Back Shape of Normal Adults Using a Novel Three-Dimensional Imaging Mobile Surface Topography System (MSTS): An Intra- and Inter-Rater Reliability Study

    Article • Healthcare, December 2023, MDPI AG

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  8. A Qualitative Study of the Experiences of Obesity, Body Image, and Mental Health of British-Born Afro-Caribbean Male Students at a West Yorkshire University in England

    Article • International Journal of Physical Activity and Health, July 2023, Boise State University

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  9. Effect of a Hyperkyphosis-specific Exercise Program on the History of Falls, Fear of Falling and Satisfaction in Older People with Hyperkyphosis: A Pilot Study

    Article • The Open Orthopaedics Journal, July 2023, Bentham Science Publishers

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  10. Development and validation of a questionnaire to assess evidence-based practice and evidence-informed practice knowledge, attitudes, understanding and behavior

    Article • Teaching and Learning in Nursing, July 2023, Elsevier

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  11. Prevalencia, riesgo de progresión y calidad de vida en estudiantes tamizados para escoliosis idiopática adolescente

    Article • Andes Pediatrica, February 2023, Sociedad Chilena de Pediatria

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  12. Article • Campbell Systematic Reviews, June 2022, Wiley

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  13. Evidence‐informed vs evidence‐based practice educational interventions for improving knowledge, attitudes, understanding and behaviour towards the application of evidence into practice: A comprehensive systematic review of undergraduate students

    Article • Campbell Systematic Reviews, April 2022, Wiley

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  14. Evidence-informed practice: simplifying and applying the concept for nursing students and academics

    Article • British Journal of Nursing, March 2022, Mark Allen Group

    Elizabeth Kumah, Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  15. PROTOCOL: The effect of education programmes for improving knowledge of back health, ergonomics and postural behaviour in university students: A systematic review

    Article • Campbell Systematic Reviews, January 2022, Wiley

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  16. Use of vision-based augmented reality to improve student learning of the spine and spinal deformities. An exploratory study

    Article • South African Journal of Physiotherapy, October 2021, AOSIS Open Journals

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  17. WHAT INFORMATION DO TEENAGERS WITH IDIOPATHIC SCOLIOSIS AND THEIR FAMILIES NEED WHEN FIRST DIAGNOSED?

    Article • Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery, July 2021, Journal of Clinical Research of Pediatric Endocrinology

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  18. Evidence-based practice and evidence-informed practice competencies in undergraduate pre-registration nursing curricula: A document analysis at a university in England

    Article • Teaching and Learning in Nursing, July 2021, Elsevier

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  19. Convergent validity, ceiling, and floor effects of the English-ISYQOL against established quality of life questionnaires (SRS-22r and SAQ) and curve angles in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis

    Article • June 2021, IOS Press

    Eric Parent, Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  20. Decision making in the management of adults with malignant colorectal polyps: An exploration of the experiences of patients and clinicians

    Article • Colorectal Disease, June 2021, Wiley

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  21. Spinal Deformities in Adolescents, Adults and Older Adults

    Article • April 2021, IntechOpen

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  22. Posture and Back Shape Measurement Tools: A Narrative Literature Review

    Article • April 2021, IntechOpen

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  23. A Mixed Methods Study of the Experiences and Effectiveness of a Soft Brace for Adults with Degenerative Scoliosis

    Article • April 2021, IntechOpen

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  24. Current knowledge of idiopathic scoliosis among practising physiotherapists in South Africa

    Article • South African Journal of Physiotherapy, November 2020, AOSIS Open Journals

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  25. PROTOCOL: Exercise interventions to improve back shape/posture, balance, falls and fear of falling in older adults with hyperkyphosis: A systematic review

    Article • Campbell Systematic Reviews, July 2020, Wiley

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  26. The Information Needs of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients and Their Parents in the UK: An Online Survey

    Article • Healthcare, June 2019, MDPI AG

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  27. PROTOCOL: School‐based education programmes for improving knowledge of back health, ergonomics and postural behaviour of school children aged 4–18: A systematic review

    Article • Campbell Systematic Reviews, June 2019, Wiley

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  28. PROTOCOL: Evidence‐informed practice versus evidence‐based practice educational interventions for improving knowledge, attitudes, understanding, and behavior toward the application of evidence into practice: A comprehensive systematic review of undergr...

    Article • Campbell Systematic Reviews, June 2019, Wiley

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  29. Are you measuring the impacts and outcomes of your professional doctorate programme?

    Article • Studies in Continuing Education, January 2019, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov, Professor Robert McSherry

  30. The role of vitamin D deficiency in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis

    Article • Asian Spine Journal, December 2018, Asian Spine Journal (ASJ)

    Dr Shu Yan Ng, Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  31. The acceptance of the clinical photographic posture assessment tool (CPPAT)

    Article • BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, October 2018, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  32. Decision making in early-stage colorectal cancer treatments: a literature review

    Article • Gastrointestinal Nursing, July 2018, Mark Allen Group

    Miss Clare Westwood, Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  33. Abstracts of the International Research Society on Spinal Deformities (IRSSD) Meeting 2018

    Article • Scoliosis and Spinal Disorders, June 2018, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  34. Etiological Theories of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Past and Present

    Article • The Open Orthopaedics Journal, December 2017, Bentham Science Publishers

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  35. Management of Spinal Deformities and Evidence of Treatment Effectiveness

    Article • The Open Orthopaedics Journal, December 2017, Bentham Science Publishers

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  36. Imaging in the Diagnosis and Monitoring of Children with Idiopathic Scoliosis

    Article • The Open Orthopaedics Journal, December 2017, Bentham Science Publishers

    Dr Shu Yan Ng, Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  37. Innovations in Spinal Deformities and Postural Disorders

    Article • September 2017, IntechOpen

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  38. Limits of Normality and Symmetry in Standing Back Shape and Posture: 3D Mapping and Analysis of Young Adults

    Article • September 2017, IntechOpen

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  39. Braces for Idiopathic Scoliosis in Adolescents

    Article • Spine, December 2016, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov, Professor Nachiappan Chockalingam

  40. Living with scoliosis and wearing a soft back brace: an explorative study of older adults

    Article • Physiotherapy, November 2016, Elsevier

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  41. Physiotherapy scoliosis-specific exercises – a comprehensive review of seven major schools

    Article • Scoliosis and Spinal Disorders, August 2016, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  42. Hatching an app: Development of a smart phone application to gather posture and pain data in patients with back and neck pain

    Article • European Journal of Integrative Medicine, August 2016, Elsevier

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  43. Conservative treatment AIS

    Article • Current Pediatric Reviews, January 2016, Bentham Science Publishers

    Dr Shu Yan Ng, Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  44. Case Study in Orthopedics

    Article • January 2016, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  45. A Comparison of Patient-Reported Outcome Measures Following Different Treatment Approaches for Adolescents with Severe Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Systematic Review

    Article • Asian Spine Journal, January 2016, Korean Society of Spine Surgery (KAMJE)

    Professor Nachiappan Chockalingam, Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  46. Braces for idiopathic scoliosis in adolescents

    Article • Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, June 2015, Wiley

    Professor Nachiappan Chockalingam, Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  47. Surgical versus non-surgical interventions in people with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

    Article • Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, April 2015, Wiley

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov, Professor Nachiappan Chockalingam

  48. Recommendations for research studies on treatment of idiopathic scoliosis: Consensus 2014 between SOSORT and SRS non–operative management committee

    Article • Scoliosis, March 2015, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  49. Non-Surgical Interventions for Adolescents with Idiopathic Scoliosis: An Overview of Systematic Reviews

    Article • PLOS One, October 2014, PLOS

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  50. Letter to the Editor concerning: “Active self-correction and task-oriented exercises reduce spinal deformity and improve quality of life in subjects with mild adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Results of a randomised controlled trial” by Monticone M, Am...

    Article • European Spine Journal, August 2014, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov, Eric Parent

  51. Are current scoliosis school screening recommendations evidence-based and up to date? A best evidence synthesis umbrella review

    Article • European Spine Journal, April 2014, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  52. SOSORT 2012 consensus paper: reducing x-ray exposure in pediatric patients with scoliosis

    Article • Scoliosis, April 2014, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  53. Selecting the most appropriate inferential statistical test for your quantitative research study

    Article • Journal of Clinical Nursing, September 2013, Wiley

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  54. Habitual, perceived ideal and neutral sitting postures within an asymptomatic young adult population: muscle activity and sagittal spinal curvature

    Article • Scoliosis, September 2013, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  55. Surgical versus non-surgical interventions for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a Cochrane review protocol

    Article • Scoliosis, September 2013, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  56. Habitual, perceived ideal and neutral sitting postures within an asymptomatic young adult population: Muscle activity and sagittal spinal curvature

    Article • OA Musculoskeletal Medicine, August 2013, Open Access Publishing London

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  57. An Evaluation of Web Sites Recommended by UK NHS Consultants to Patients With Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis at the First Point of Diagnosis

    Article • Spine, August 2013, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  58. Surgical versus non-surgical interventions in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

    Article • July 2013, Wiley

    Professor Nachiappan Chockalingam, Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  59. Scoliosis

    Article • Spine, June 2013, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Professor Nachiappan Chockalingam, Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  60. An online survey investigating the information needs of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients and their families: preliminary results

    Article • Scoliosis, June 2013, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  61. Findings from a small-scale, exploratory content analysis of information provided to AIS patients and their parents from NHS Scoliosis Hospital Clinics

    Article • Scoliosis, June 2013, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  62. Influence of anthropometric features on graft diameter in ACL reconstruction

    Article • Archives of Orthopaedic and Traumatic Surgery, November 2012, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  63. How to do a systematic literature review in nursing: a step-by-step guide Josette Bettany-Saltikov How to do a systematic literature review in nursing: a step-by-step guide Nursing Standard and Open University Press £18.99 192pp 9780335242276 0335242278

    Article • Emergency Nurse, November 2012, RCNi

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  64. How to do a systematic literature review in nursing – a step-by-step guide Josette Bettany-Saltikov How to do a systematic literature review in nursing – a step-by-step guide Nursing Standard/Open University Press 192pp £18.99 978 0 3352 4227 6 0335242278

    Article • Nursing Standard, October 2012, RCNi

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  65. Exercises for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

    Article • Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, August 2012, Wiley

    Professor Nachiappan Chockalingam, Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  66. Physical Therapy Perspectives in the 21st Century - Challenges and Possibilities

    Article • April 2012, IntechOpen

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  67. Physical Therapy for Adolescents with Idiopathic Scoliosis

    Article • April 2012, IntechOpen

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  68. A Comparison of Outcomes With and Without a Tourniquet in Total Knee Arthroplasty

    Article • The Journal of Arthroplasty, March 2012, Elsevier

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov, Mohamed Sukeik

  69. Websites recommended to patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis at first point of diagnosis: a content analysis

    Article • Scoliosis, January 2012, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  70. Information provided to patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) at the first point of diagnosis in the hospital clinic: a survey of UK NHS scoliosis consultants

    Article • Scoliosis, January 2012, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  71. The effect of Frontpacks, Shoulder bags and Handheld bags on 3D back shape and posture in young university students: An ISIS2 study

    Article • January 2012, IOS Press

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  72. Cochrane Review: Braces for idiopathic scoliosis in adolescents

    Article • Evidence-Based Child Health A Cochrane Review Journal, December 2010, Wiley

    Professor Nachiappan Chockalingam, Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  73. Braces for idiopathic scoliosis in adolescents. A cochrane review

    Article • Scoliosis, September 2010, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Nachiappan Chockalingam, Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  74. Braces for Idiopathic Scoliosis in Adolescents - A Cochrane Review

    Article • The Spine Journal, September 2010, Elsevier

    Professor Nachiappan Chockalingam, Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  75. Limits of normality and symmetry in standing back shape and posture

    Article • Scoliosis, September 2010, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  76. Front packs: is 15% safe? Evaluation of the effect of different front pack loads on 3D back shape and posture in asymptomatic young adults

    Article • Scoliosis, September 2010, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  77. Feasibility of conducting a multicentre prospective study evaluating different physiotherapy methods for the treatment of mild idiopathic scoliosis patients using standardized methods of evaluation: call for a consensus

    Article • Scoliosis, September 2010, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  78. Learning how to undertake a systematic review: part 2

    Article • Nursing Standard, August 2010, RCNi

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  79. Learning how to undertake a systematic review: part 2

    Article • Nursing Standard, August 2010, RCNi

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  80. Learning how to undertake a systematic review: part 1

    Article • Nursing Standard, August 2010, RCNi

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  81. Learning how to undertake a systematic review: part 1

    Article • Nursing Standard, August 2010, RCNi

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  82. Braces for Idiopathic Scoliosis in Adolescents

    Article • Spine, June 2010, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Professor Nachiappan Chockalingam, Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  83. Braces for idiopathic scoliosis in adolescents

    Article • January 2010, Wiley

    Professor Nachiappan Chockalingam, Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  84. Bones, boys, bombs and booze: an exploratory study of the reliability of marking dissertations across disciplines

    Article • Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education, December 2009, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  85. Can back shape screening be used to predict the risk of falls in the elderly? An exploratory study investigating the relationship between spinal curvature and postural sway in healthy subjects

    Article • Scoliosis, December 2009, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  86. A comparative study of the stability ball vs. the desk chair in healthy young adults: sagittal curvature, sitting duration and usability

    Article • Scoliosis, December 2009, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  87. To screen or not to screen? The role of school screening in the management of mild and moderate scoliosis curves (Concurrent)

    Article • Journal of Orthopaedic Nursing, November 2009, Elsevier

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  88. A new low cost method for the assessment of patients with poor back posture and scoliosis: 3D Mapping of 100 Subjects (Poster)

    Article • Journal of Orthopaedic Nursing, November 2009, Elsevier

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  89. Computerized back postural assessment in physiotherapy practice: Intra-rater and inter-rater reliability of the MIDAS system

    Article • Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, September 2009, IOS Press

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  90. Exercises for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

    Article • April 2009, Wiley

    Professor Nachiappan Chockalingam, Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  91. Establishing a normative database for the sagittal configuration of the spine using an objective three dimensional measurement tool (the MIDAS System)

    Article • Scoliosis, January 2009, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  92. Carrying a Rucksack on either Shoulder or the Back, Does it matter? Load Induced Functional Scoliosis in “normal” young subjects

    Article • January 2008, IOS Press

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  93. Ergonomically designed kneeling chairs are they worth it? : Comparison of sagittal lumbar curvature in two different seating postures

    Article • January 2008, IOS Press

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  94. Braces for idiopathic scoliosis in adolescents

    Article • October 2007, Wiley

    Professor Nachiappan Chockalingam, Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  95. Evidence-based postural assessment for use in therapy and rehabilitation

    Article • International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, December 2005, Mark Allen Group

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  96. Clinical acceptance of a low-cost portable system for postural assessment

    Article • Behaviour and Information Technology, January 2002, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  97. 3-D Measurement of Posture and Back Shape Using a Low Cost, Portable System -a Reliability Study

    Article • January 2002, IOS Press

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  98. 3D Back Shape in Normal Young Adults

    Article • January 2002, IOS Press

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  99. Mitchell's Relaxation Technique

    Article • Physiotherapy, November 2000, Elsevier

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  100. Clinical Acceptance of a Low-cost Portable System for Postural Assessment

    Article • Physiotherapy, November 2000, Elsevier

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  101. Mitchell'S Relaxation Technique: Is It Effective?

    Article • Physiotherapy, September 2000, Elsevier

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  102. Perceptions of Function and Pain Following Posterior Surgery for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

    Article • Physiotherapy, January 2000, Elsevier

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  103. Topographical, Kinesiological and Psychological Factors in the Surgical Management of Adolescent ldiopat hic Scoliosk

    Article • Physiotherapy, April 1994, Elsevier

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov

  104. Influence of High Voltage Pulsed Direct Current on Edema Formation Following Impact Injury

    Article • Physical Therapy, April 1990, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Dr Josette A Bettany-Saltikov