Research Subject Area: Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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Prevention of atopic eczema through appropriate neonatal skin care practices. (ICS-12)

Summary of the impact

Atopic eczema affects approximately 30% of children, causing suffering at a crucial time in their development. An increasing prevalence has raised concern that newborn skin care may be a factor. University of Manchester (UoM) research explored the effect of a range of products including commercial baby skin care products on skin integrity. We identified harmful practices related to topical oil use; established that a specially formulated newborn cleansing product was safe; and demonstrated increased maternal-reported nappy rash, when cotton wool and water, as opposed to baby wipes, were used. The findings have: changed the attitudes of healthcare professionals to baby skin care practices; informed the guidance provided to parents of newborns, allowing them to make informed choices (a YouTube video featuring the research has been viewed almost 400,000 times); and increased sales of Johnson & Johnson baby skin care products by 15%.

Submitting Institution

University of Manchester

Unit of Assessment

Allied Health Professions, Dentistry, Nursing and Pharmacy

Summary Impact Type

Health

Research Subject Area(s)

Medical and Health Sciences: Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Immunology, Public Health and Health Services

Complementary therapies for musculoskeletal pain in the NHS

Summary of the impact

Over the past 25 years Professor David Peters has developed a model for successfully incorporating complementary therapies (CT) for musculoskeletal pain into the NHS. Research began in the 1990s. The growth in use of CT (osteopathy and acupuncture) in musculoskeletal service innovation in the NHS, is to a large degree a legacy of Peters work. His integrative model was adopted in GP practices nationally including Glastonbury Health Centre, Blackthorn Centre in Maidstone, Lewisham Hospital Trust, and the Liverpool Centre for Health. NICE subsequently included acupuncture and osteopathy in its guidelines for managing musculoskeletal pain.

Submitting Institution

University of Westminster

Unit of Assessment

Allied Health Professions, Dentistry, Nursing and Pharmacy

Summary Impact Type

Health

Research Subject Area(s)

Medical and Health Sciences: Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Public Health and Health Services

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