University Occupational Therapist wins national prize The 2012 Arthritis Research UK prize in rheumatology has been awarded to an occupational therapist from 缅北禁地 for her research for people with Sj枚gren鈥檚 syndrome. Kate Hackett, a research occupational therapist at 缅北禁地, won the £1,000 prize for her work which looked at what patient information is available to help people with Sjögren鈥檚 syndrome with their work, home or leisure activities. affects around 500,000 people in the UK. It is a little-known but potentially severe autoimmune condition in which the body attacks its own tissues, particularly the tear glands and salivary glands. It can cause dryness of the mouth and eyes, extreme fatigue and also affect other internal organs. is currently investing £1m on a UK wide clinical five-year trial on Sjögren鈥檚 syndrome. Mrs Hackett, from Northumberland, commented: 鈥淎rthritis Research UK work to take the pain away from people with all forms of arthritis including people with Sjögren鈥檚 syndrome, so I was delighted to see my work recognised with this award.鈥� "Kate鈥檚 work showed a real passion for highlighting the need for patient information for people with Sjögren鈥檚 syndrome. We hope our prize will bring further recognition to her valuable work,鈥� explains Keir Windsor, education manager at Arthritis Research UK. The £1,000 Arthritis Research UK prize is open to nurses and allied health professionals working with patients with arthritis and related musculoskeletal conditions for an outstanding piece of written work. published on: 22 August 2012
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