Kim Burton, OBE

Prof

Professor, Department of Nursing and Midwifery
School of Human and Health Sciences
Member, Centre for Applied Research in Health

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9462-2227

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Personal profile

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

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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

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Research Output

88 Article
22 Editorial
17 Commissioned report
15 Review article
28 More

Development and feasibility of an intervention featuring individual supported work placements to aid return-to-work for unemployed people living with chronic pain

Froud, R., Grant, M., Burton, K., Foss, J., Ellard, D. R., Seers, K., Smith, D., Barillec, M., Patel, S., Haywood, K. & Underwood, M., 2 Mar 2020, (Accepted/In press) In : Pilot and Feasibility Studies.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

Opportunities and challenges around adapting supported employment interventions for people with chronic low back pain: modified nominal group technique

Froud, R., Thorsø, P. A., Bartys, S., Battie, M., Burton, K., Foster, N., Johnsen, T. L., Pincus, T., Reneman, M. F., Smeets, R. J. E. M., Sveinsdottir, V., Wynn-Jones, G. & Underwood, M., 3 Feb 2020, In : Disability and Rehabilitation.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

Implementing a community-focused health and work service (HWS)

Christian, J., Wickizer, T. & Burton, A., 30 May 2019, McCrery-Pomeroy Social Security Disability Insurance Solutions Initiative. 33 p.

Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report

Open Access

Maintained physical activity and physiotherapy in the management of distal arm pain: a randomised controlled trial

Jones, G. T., Macfarlane, G. J., Walker-bone, K., Burton, A., Heine, P. J., Mccabe, C., McNamee, P., Mcconnachie, A., Zhang, R., Whibley, D., Palmer, K. & Coggon, D., 1 Mar 2019, In : RMD Open. 5, 1, e000810.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

Open Access