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Anita Slade

Researcher at University of Birmingham

Publications -  43
Citations -  2234

Anita Slade is an academic researcher from University of Birmingham. The author has contributed to research in topics: Quality of life (healthcare) & Rasch model. The author has an hindex of 19, co-authored 39 publications receiving 1608 citations. Previous affiliations of Anita Slade include Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry & National Institute for Health Research.

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Assessing and adjusting for cross-cultural validity of impairment and activity limitation scales through differential item functioning within the framework of the Rasch model: the PRO-ESOR project.

TL;DR: To facilitate the pooling of data in international studies, a project set out to evaluate the cross-cultural validity of impairment and activity limitation measures used in rehabilitation from the perspective of the Rasch measurement model.
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MUltiple Sclerosis and Extract of Cannabis: results of the MUSEC trial

TL;DR: The study met its primary objective to demonstrate the superiority of CE over placebo in the treatment of muscle stiffness in MS and was supported by results for secondary efficacy variables.
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A randomised controlled trial to determine the effect of intensity of therapy upon length of stay in a neurological rehabilitation setting.

TL;DR: A randomised single-blind controlled trial was designed to determine whether intensity of therapy (physiotherapy and occupational therapy) shortened length of stay for patients in a rehabilitation unit, and patients in the experimental group showed a significant 14-day reduction in length ofStay.
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Patient reported outcome measures in rare diseases: a narrative review.

TL;DR: Patient input throughout the development of PROMs including qualitative research is essential to ensure that outcomes that matter to people living with rare disease are appropriately captured.