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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
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
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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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Clinical Biomechanics is 35 years old: Protecting and growing a legacy
Gefen, A., Pearcy, M., Breen, A. & Burton, K., 10 Aug 2021, In: Clinical Biomechanics. 88, 2 p., 105446.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › peer-review
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COVID-19 return to work guide: for managers
Burton, K., Caine, A., Macniven, A., Porter, S., Rayner, C. & Yarker, J., 29 Mar 2021, Society of Occupational Medicine. 9 p.Research output: Book/Report › Other report
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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., 22 Nov 2021, In: Evidence and Policy.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Employer perspectives concerning the self-management support needs of workers with long-term health conditions
Hemming, S., McDermott, H., Munir, F. & Burton, K., 21 Jul 2021, In: International Journal of Workplace Health Management. 14, 4, p. 440-458 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exercise benefits in dementia
Lewis, K., Naughton, R. & Burton, K., 22 Jul 2021, Exercise: Physical, Physiological and Psychological Benefits. Esteves, D. & Lewis, K. (eds.). Nova Science Publishers Inc, p. 223-244 22 p. (Physical Fitness, Diet and Exercise).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Peer review of research report
Kim Burton (Participant)
4 Jan 2022Activity: Other activity types › Grant peer-review
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Post COVID-19 Syndrome
Kim Burton (Speaker) & Chrissy Clark (Speaker)
16 Dec 2021Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Supporting a Self-Managed Approach to Early Return to Work Using a Digital Tool
Abasiama Etuknwa (Speaker), Serena Bartys (Contributor to Paper or Presentation), Kim Burton (Contributor to Paper or Presentation) & Stephanie McCahon (Contributor to Paper or Presentation)
17 Nov 2021Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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The impact of 'good' work on health and wellbeing
Kim Burton (Speaker) & Serena Bartys (Speaker)
28 Oct 2021Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Post-Covid Syndrome and Work Ability
Kim Burton (Speaker)
13 Oct 2021Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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