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Biography
Kim is a freelance occupational health research consultant with a part time professorial appointment at the University. In 2011 he was appointed an OBE for services to occupational healthcare.
Having gained a diploma in osteopathy in 1968 he ran a clinic in Huddersfield for many years. Gradually, he moved sideways to a career in research after studying for a PhD in biomechanics, ergonomics, and epidemiology related to back pain at Huddersfield Polytechnic, which he gained in 1987. Kim has worked with the university in various capacities ever since, including directorship of the former Spinal Research Unit. He is now member of the Centre for Applied Research in Health. Kim has an active international profile for research primarily at the health-work interface, and is an Expert Advisor to the Department for Work and Pensions, and a Member of the Indiustrial Injuries Advisory Council.
Research Expertise and Interests
- Work and health – occupational health – research and consultancy.
- Biomechanics. Ergonomics. Clinical. Biopsychosocial.
- Musculoskeletal disorders, psychosocial factors, sickness absence.
- Quantitative methods: randomised controlled trials, Cochrane systematic reviewing, epidemiology.
- Lab-based biomechanics and ergonomics studies.
- Public health and patient educational material.
- Questionnaire development.
- Training for health professionals and health case managers.
- Journal, book and report publication.
- Clinical guidelines development.
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Research Expertise and Interests
- Occupational Health
- Work
- Work and Health
- Clinical Trials
- Medical Research
- Systematic Reviews
- Clinical Guidelines
- Ergonomics
- Biomechanics
- Common Health Problems
- Biopsychosocial
- Psychosocial
- Patient Education
- Policy
- Work Ability
- Vocational Rehabilitation
- Case Management
- Reviews
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Projects
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To develop and implement novel return-to-work support package to improve income protection insurance.
21/05/20 → 14/10/22
Project: Research
Research output
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Empathy is key: addressing obstacles to policy progress of ‘work-focused healthcare’
Bartys, S., Martin, R., Parker, C., Edmondson, A. & Burton, K., 1 Aug 2022, In: Evidence and Policy. 18, 3, p. 524-542 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Experiences of workers with post-COVID-19 symptoms can signpost suitable workplace accommodations
Lunt, J., Hemming, S., Ellander, J., Baraniak, A., Burton, K. & Ellington, D., 9 May 2022, In: International Journal of Workplace Health Management. 15, 3, p. 359-374 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Long COVID and Return to Work- What Works? A position paper from the Society of Occupational Medicine
Society of Occupational Medicine, Rayner, C., Porter, S., Begum, F., Godderis, L., Burton, K., Fedson, D., Gilbert, B., Yarker, J., Suff, R., Greenberg, N., Macniven, L., Dunning, P., Duncan, R., Barros, I., Khan, A., Walker, S., Macdonald, E. & Pahl, N., 1 Aug 2022, Society of Occupational Medicine. 41 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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Quantifying the Employer Burden of Persistent Musculoskeletal Pain at a Large Employer in the United Kingdom: A Non-interventional, Retrospective Study of Rolls-Royce Employee Data
Roomes, D., Abraham, L., Russell, R., Beck, C., Halsby, K., Wood, R., O'Brien, M., Massey, L. & Burton, K., 1 Mar 2022, In: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. 64, 3, p. e145-e154 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The smart return to work plan: Part 1: the concepts
Burton, K. & Bartys, S., 1 Aug 2022, In: Occupational Health at Work. 19, 2, p. 22-26 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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How to make "early intervention", even earlier; promoting day 1 return-to-work self-management in employees absent with a health condition
Abasiama Etuknwa (Speaker), Stephanie McCahon (Speaker), Kim Burton (Speaker) & Serena Bartys (Speaker)
11 Jul 2022Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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Certificate in OH Case Management
Kim Burton (Speaker)
28 Jun 2022Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Supporting early return to work using a knowledge mobilisation methodology
Abasiama Etuknwa (Speaker), Serena Bartys (Speaker), Kim Burton (Speaker) & Stephanie McCahon (Speaker)
3 May 2022Activity: Talk or presentation types › Poster presentation
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Working with chronic musculoskeletal pain: inclusive workspaces
Kim Burton (Speaker)
26 Mar 2022Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Peer review of research report
Kim Burton (Participant)
4 Jan 2022Activity: Other activity types › Grant peer-review
Press / Media
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All Party Parliamentary Group on Coronavirus - Long Covid
29/06/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Life beyond Covid-19: - what are experts concerned about
30/09/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Return to work (RTW) after the Covid-19 lockdown
Kim Burton, Lorraine Anderson-Cole & Jennifer Remnant
18/05/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research