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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.
Research Degree Supervision
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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
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Individual supported work placements (ReISE) for improving sustained return to work in unemployed people with persistent pain: study protocol for a cohort randomised controlled trial with embedded economic and process evaluations
Amundsen, P. A., Underwood, M., Burton, K., Grotle, M., Malmberg-Helmonen, I., Kisa, A., Cvancarova Smastuen, M., Holmgard, T. E., Martinsen, A., Lothe, J., Stahr Irgens, P. M., Hojen, M., Spilde Monsen, S. & Froud, R., 1 Mar 2023, (Accepted/In press) In: Trials.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Quantifying the burden of persistent musculoskeletal pain in employees at Rolls-Royce in the United Kingdom: a real-world cross-sectional survey
Mirams, L., Abraham, L., Russell, R., Sanchez-Roera, L., Emir, B., Roomes, D., Green, K., Taylor-Stokese, G., Wallis, H. & Burton, K., 13 Mar 2023, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The smart return to work plan. Part 2: the build
Etuknwa, A., Burton, K. & Bartys, S., 1 Feb 2023, Occupational Health at Work, 19, 5, p. 16-25 10 p.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article
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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
Open AccessFile5 Citations (Scopus)
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ReWork - a co-produced digital guide for supporting early return to work
Abasiama Etuknwa (Speaker), Serena Bartys (Speaker), Kim Burton (Speaker) & Stephanie McCahon (Speaker)
24 Nov 2022Activity: Talk or presentation types › Poster presentation
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Certificate in OH Case Management
Kim Burton (Speaker)
22 Nov 2022Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Earlier early intervention - an evidence-based approach to RTW, from an income protection viewpoint
Serena Bartys (Speaker), Kim Burton (Speaker), Abasiama Etuknwa (Speaker) & Stephanie McCahon (Speaker)
27 Sep 2022Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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The Smart Return to Work Plan
Kim Burton (Speaker)
21 Sep 2022Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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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