Objective To develop sets of core and optional recommended domains for describing and evaluating Osteoarthritis Management Programs (OAMPs), with a focus on hip and knee Osteoarthritis (OA). Design We conducted a 3-round modified Delphi survey involving an international group of researchers, health professionals, …

Hip and knee osteoarthritis (OA) are leading causes of global disability. Most research to date has focused on the knee, with results often extrapolated to the hip, and this extends to treatment recommendations in clinical guidelines. Extrapolating results from research on knee OA may limit our understanding …

Purpose: There is growing international interest in the implementation of structured osteoarthritis management programs (OAMPs) to deliver best evidence osteoarthritis (OA) care. A consortium of researchers, clinicians and consumers concerned with optimising implementation of OAMPs have established the …

QUOTE “Social sustainability is often neglected in the fast fashion industry. One of the reasons is the difficulty to measure it. Therefore, this research examines to what extent the social sustainability performance of fast fashion companies can be expressed in quantifiable objectives, to improve the …

QUOTE “This thesis is going to discuss the historical, cultural and economic conditions that currently Chinese independent designers have to take into account, both when venturing in the Chinese as well as in the international markets – more specifically, those in the West.” ISSUE Due to several disruptions …

QUOTE “Human-induced climate change will challenge the availability of textile fibres, whereas today’s apparel industry leaves behind a substantial environmental footprint. Sustainable hemp textiles can lighten it.” RESEARCH QUESTION What are the impacts, challenges and opportunities of climate change …

QUOTES “It can be assumed, based on the given research, that within current legislation regarding sustainability improvements can be made. Enforcement of legislation is lacking, and fashion companies are not bound by rules, but rather make a voluntary choice to participate and create a more sustainable …

Objective The Joint Effort Initiative was endorsed by Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI) in 2018 as a collaboration between international researchers and clinicians with an interest in the implementation of osteoarthritis management programs (OAMPs). This study aimed to identify and …

Optimizing landing strategies in cutting sports; a practical hands on approach.