Patel S*, Baker NA. Exploring perspectives on engagement in interactive virutal reality for chronic pain management: Insights from a content analysis study. Virtual Reality. Accepted

*Payne E, Battel K, Baker NA, Ward N. Considerations when trying to quantify immersion with secondary tasks? Frontiers in Virtual Reality. 2024, 5: https://doi.org/10.3389/frvir.2024.1212216

*Leffler A, Van Daley K, Baker NA Entering the metaverse, Applications of immersive virtual reality in acute rehabilitation. OT Practice. 2024, Mar;29(3): p. 20-23.

Baker NA, Polhemus A, Kenney M, Bloch R Ward N, Intriligator J, Edwards R. The effect of 10 minutes versus 20 minutes of immersive virtual reality on symptoms, affect, and central sensitization. Frontiers in Virtual Reality, 2023, 4: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/1260313

Sarkar T., Edwards R, Baker NA. The feasibility and effectiveness of meditation virtual reality in reducing pain for older adults with knee osteoarthritis. Pain Practice, 2022;7:631-641 doi: 10.1111/papr.13144

Baker NA, Polhemus AH, Haan Ospina E, Feller H, Zenni M,Deacon M, DeGrado G, Basnet S, Driscoll M. The state of science in the use of virtual reality in the treatment of acute and chronic pain: A systematic scoping review. Clinical Journal of Pain, 2022;38:424-441 doi: 10.1097/AJP.0000000000001029

Baker NA, Baird J, Driscoll M. Integrating virtual reality into a comprehensive chronic pain program. Pain Medicine, 2022;23(7):1342-1343. doi: 10.1093/pm/pnab170

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Fang Y, Baker NA, *Dole J, Roll SC. Quality of patient education handouts for carpal tunnel syndrome available on the internet, Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 2022;103:297-304 doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2021.08.010.

Baker NA, Dole J, Roll SC. A meta-synthesis of carpal tunnel treatment options: Developing consolidated guidelines to improve practice. Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 2021;102: 2261-8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2021.03.034

Chen Z, Baker NA. Effectiveness of eccentric strengthening in the treatment of lateral elbow tendinopathy: A systematic review with meta-analysis. Journal of Hand Therapy. 2021, 34:18-28 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jht.2020.02.002

Baker NA, Feller H, Freburger J. Does insurance coverage affect use of tests and treatments for working age individuals with carpal tunnel syndrome in the United States? Analysis of the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (2005-2014). Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. 2019;100:1592-1598. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2019.03.014

Baker NA, Stevans J, Terhorst L, Haas A, Kuo Y-F, Al Snih S. What types of treatment are provided for patients with carpal tunnel syndrome? A retrospective analysis of commercial insurance. PM&R. 2018;10:826-835 doi: 10.1016/j.pmrj.2018.02.004.

Brininger TL, Rogers JC, Holm MB, Baker NA, Li Z-M, Goitz RJ. Efficacy of a fabricated customized splint and tendon and nerve gliding exercises for the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome: A randomized controlled trial. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2007;88:1429-1435. doi:10.1016/j.apmr.2007.07.019

Brininger TL, Rogers JC, Holm MB, Baker NA, Li Z-M, Goitz RJ. Efficacy of a fabricated customized splint and tendon and nerve gliding exercises for the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome: A randomized controlled trial. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2007;88:1429-1435. doi:10.1016/j.apmr.2007.07.019

Baker NA, Moehling K, Desai, AR, Gustafson NP.  The effect of carpal tunnel syndrome on grip and pinch strength compared to gender and age matched normative data. Arthritis Care & Research. 2013;65:2041-2045. doi: 10.1002/acr.22089

Baker NA, Livengood HM. Symptom severity and conservative treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome in association with eventual carpal tunnel release. Journal of Hand Surgery. 2014;39:1792-1798. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2014.04.034

Sit-Stand Desks

Chambers A., Robertson M, Baker NA. The effect of sit-stand desks on office worker behavioral and health outcomes: A scoping review. Applied Ergonomics. 2019;78:37-53. doi.org/10.1016/j.apergo.2019.01.015

Baker NA, Moehling K, Park SY. The effect of a fixed split-angle keyboard on musculoskeletal discomfort: A randomized cross-over trial. Work. 2015;50(4):677-86. doi: 10.3233/WOR-131797

Arthritis

Baker NA, Carandang K, Dodge D., Poole J. Occupational therapy is a vital member of the interprofessional team-based approach for the management of rheumatoid arthritis: Applying the 2022 ACR Integrative Guidelines.

England BR, Smith BJ, Baker NA, Barton JL, Oatis CA, Guyatt G, Anandarajah A,…Treadwell J. 2022 American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Guideline for exercise, rehabilitation, diet, and additional integrative interventions for rheumatoid arthritis. Arthritis & Rheumatology.

Roll S, Hardison ME, Forrest JL, Colclazier NL, Sumi JY, Baker NA. A standardized protocol for the comprehensive assessment of dental hygiene work. Work, 2021;69(3): 1041-1052. https://doi: 10.3233/WOR-213534   

Feller H., Baker NA. Prevalence of leisure activities in older adults with and without pain. Chronic Illness. August 2020. Online ahead of print. https://doi.org/10.1177/1742395320949615

Theis KA, Murphy LB, Baker NA, Hootman, JM. When you can’t walk a mile in your shoes: Walking limitation prevalence and associations among middle-age and older US adults with arthritis: A cross-sectional, population-based study. ACR Open Rheumatology, 2019,1:350-358. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/acr2.11046

Pure E, Terhorst L, Baker NA. Movement and manual therapy for adults with arthritis: National Health Interview Survey.  Complementary Therapies in Medicine. 2018;37:96-102. doi 0.1016/j.ctim.2018.02.007

Qin J, Barbour L, Murphy L, Baker NA, Helmick C, Theis K, Schwartz T, Renner J, Nelson A, Allen K, Jordan J. Lifetime risk of symptomatic hand osteoarthritis: The Johnston County Osteoarthritis Project. Arthritis & Rheumatology. 2017;69(6):1204-1212. doi: 10.1002/art.40097

Baker NA, Barbour K, Helmick C, Zack M, Al Snih S. Arthritis and cognitive impairment in older adults.  International Rheumatology. 2017;37(6):955-961. doi: 10.1007/s00296-017-3698-1

Baker NA, Barbour K, Helmick C, Zack MM, Al Snih S. Associations between arthritis and change in physical function in U.S. retirees. Journal of Gerontology A: Biological Sciences Medical Sciences. 2017;72(1):127-133. doi: 10.1093/gerona/glw075