Research

Current studies

Some of our current studies include:

• Co-creating a new walking challenge incentive to support young people’s physical health, mental health and social wellbeing. (T Gorely in collaboration with University of Stirling (PI), University of Edinburgh, and Paths for All)
• Intervention development and acceptability/feasibility study of a greenspace programme for mental health and problem substance use. (T Gorely in collaboration with University of Stirling (PI), University of Exeter and Venture Trust)
• DRHOPE Project (reducing Drug-Related Harm through Outreach Proactively from Emergency Care). (M Beattie (PI) in collaboration with NHS Highland) 

PhD studies

Some of our current PhD studies include:

• Jenny England: Music, movement, and dementia: can imitative movement combined with personalised song provision contribute to communication skills and quality of relationship in dementia caregiving dyads. (N Carey, L Macaden (external), S-A Munoz (external))
• Kara Callum: Can High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) help make patients living with heart failure feel better? (T Gorely, D Crabtree (external), S Leslie (NHS Highland))
• Julie Munro: Implementing person-centred cardiac rehabilitation in the Highlands. (T Gorely, M Beattie, S Leslie (NHS Highland))

2024

Beattie M, Muirhead K, Gibb R, Ross F, Macaden L. (2024) Experience-based Modifications of the Bed Band ReAlised through Co-dEsign (EMBRACE). BMJ Open Quality, 13:e002614. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjoq-2023-002614

Callum K, Swinton P, Gorely T, Crabtree D, Leslie S. (2024). Physiological and psychological outcomes of high intensity interval training in patients with heart failure compared to moderate continuous training and usual care: A systematic review with meta analysis. Heart & Lung, 64, 117-127. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hrtlng.2023.12.002

2023

Babashahi S, Carey N, Jani Y, Hart K, Hounsome N. (2023). Costs, consequences and value for money in non-medical prescribing: a scoping review. BMJ Open, 13:e067907. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2022-067907

Carey N, Abathun E, Maguire R, Wodaje Y, Royce C, Ayers N. (2023). Co-design and prototype development of the 'Ayzot App': A mobile phone based remote monitoring system for palliative care. Palliative Medicine, 37(5):771-781. https://doi.org/10.1177/02692163231162408

Hunter R, Beattie M, O'Malley C, Gorely T. (2023). Mobile apps to self-manage chronic low back pain: A realist synthesis exploring what works, for whom and in what circumstances. PEC Innovation, 3, 100175.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pecinn.2023.100175

MacGilleEathain R, Smith T, Steele I (2023) Sexual well-being among young people in remote rural island communities in Scotland: a mixed methods study. BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health, 50,7-12. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjsrh-2023-201822

Plekhanova T, Crawley E, Davies MJ, Gorely T, Harrington DM, Ioannidou E, Khunti K, Rowlands AV, Sherar LB, Yates T, Edwardson CL. (2023). Association between Chronotype and Physical Behaviours in Adolescent Girls. Children, 10(5):819. https://doi.org/10.3390/children10050819

2022

Beattie M, Carolan C, Macaden L, MacIver A, Dingwall L, MacGilleeathain R, Schoultz M. (2022) Care Home Workers Experiences of Stress and Coping During Covid-19 Pandemic: A Mixed Methods Study. Nursing Open, 10, 687-703. https://doi.org/10.1002/nop2.1335

Booth JN, Chesham RA, Brooks NE, Gorely T. & Moran CN. (2022). The Impact of the Daily Mile™ on School Pupils’ Fitness, Cognition, and Wellbeing: Findings From Longer Term Participation. Frontiers in Psychology, 13. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.812616

Edwards J, Coward M, Carey N. (2022). Barriers and facilitators to implementation of non-medical independent prescribing in primary care in the UK: a qualitative systematic review. BMJ Open, 8;12(6):e052227. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2021-052227

Hunter R, Gorely T, Beattie M, & Harris K. (2022). Realist review. International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 15(1), 242-265. https://doi.org/10.1080/1750984X.2021.1969674

Macaden L, Broadfoot K, Carolan C, Muirhead K, Neylon S and Keen J. (2022). Last Aid Training Online: Participants’ and Facilitators’ Perceptions from a Mixed-Methods Study in Rural Scotland. Healthcare, 10, 918. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare10050918

Masot O, Cox A, Mold F, Sund-Levander M, Tingström P, Boersema GC, Botigué T, Daltrey J, Hughes K, Mayhorn CB, Montgomery A, Mullan J, Carey N. (2022). Decision support-tools for early detection of infection in older people (aged> 65 years): a scoping review. BMC Geriatrics, 22(1), 552. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-022-03218-w

Schoultz M, McGrogan C, Beattie M, Macaden L, Carolan C, Dickens GL. (2022) Uptake and effects of psychological first aid training for healthcare workers’ wellbeing in nursing homes: A UK national survey. PLOS ONE 17(11): e0277062. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0277062

Shore CB, Galloway SDR, Gorely T, Hunter AM, Hubbard G. (2022) Exercise Referral Instructors’ Perspectives on Supporting and Motivating Participants to Uptake, Attend and Adhere to Exercise Prescription: A Qualitative Study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(1):203. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19010203

Terje, A, Munoz, S-A and Hall, J. (2022). Evaluation of the mPower Project 2017-2022: Full Report. Available at: https://mpowerhealth.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Evaluation-of-the-mPower-Project-2017-2022-Full-Report.pdf

2021

Hubbard, G., Broadfoot, K., Carolan C. and van Woerden, HC. (2021) An Exploratory Qualitative Study of Computer Screening to Support Decision-Making about Use of Palliative Care Registers in Primary Care: GP Think Aloud and Patient and Carer Interviews. Journal of Primary Care & Community Health, 12, https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/21501327211024402

MacIver A, Hollinger H. Carolan C. (2021) Tele-health interventions to support self-management in adults with rheumatoid arthritis: a systematic review. Rheumatology International 41(8), 1399–1418 https://doi.org/10.1007/s00296-021-04907-2

Morrison C, Beattie M, Wherton J, Stark C, Anderson J, Hunter-Rowe C, Gray NM. (2021). Testing and implementing video consulting for outpatient appointments: using quality improvement system thinking and codesign principles. BMJ Open Quality,10:e001259. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjoq-2020-001259

Niven A, Ryde GC, Wilkinson G, Greenwood C, Gorely T. (2021) The Effectiveness of an Annual Nationally Delivered Workplace Step Count Challenge on Changing Step Counts: Findings from Four Years of Delivery. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18, 5140. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18105140

Nwolise CH, Carey N, Shawe J. (2021). Preconception and Diabetes Information (PADI) App for Women with Pregestational Diabetes: a Feasibility and Acceptability Study. Journal of Healthcare Informatics Research 5, 446–473. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41666-021-00104-9

Shore CB, Hubbard G, Gorely T, Hunter A, Galloway SD. (2021) The match between what is prescribed and reasons for prescribing in exercise referral schemes: a mixed method study. BMC Public Health 21, 1003. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-11094-z

2020

Beattie M, Morrison C, MacGilleEathain R, Gray N, Anderson J. (2020). Near Me at Home: codesigning the use of video consultations for outpatient appointments in patients’ homes. BMJ Open Quality, 9:e001035. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjoq-2020-001035

Bynner C, Terje A. (2021) Knowledge mobilisation in public service reform – integrating empirical, technical and practical wisdom. Evidence and Policy, 17(1), 75-91. https://doi.org/10.1332/174426419X15757178659704

Carey N, Edwards J, Otter S. Gage H, Williams P, Courtenay M, Moore A, Stenner K. (2020). A comparative case study of prescribing and non-prescribing physiotherapists and podiatrists. BMC Health Services Research, 20, 1074. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-020-05918-8

Carolan C, Davies CL, Crookes P, McGhee S, Roxburgh M. (2020) COVID 19: Disruptive impacts and transformative opportunities in undergraduate nurse education. Nurse Education in Practice, 46, 102807. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nepr.2020.102807

Chalkley AE, Routen AC, Harris JP, Cale LA, Gorely T, Sherar LB. (2020) An Evaluation of the Implementation of a UK School-Based Running Program. Children, 7(10):151. https://doi.org/10.3390/children7100151

Keeley P, Buchanan D, Carolan C, Pivodic L, Tavabie S, Noble S. (2020) Symptom burden and clinical profile of COVID-19 deaths: a rapid systematic review and evidence summary. BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care, 10, 381-384. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjspcare-2020-002368

Munoz S-A, Terje A, Bailey H. (2020). Evaluating social prescribing. Iriss Insight 55. Available at: https://www.iriss.org.uk/resources/insights/evaluating-social-prescribing

Nwolise CH, Carey N, Shawe J. (2020). Exploratory study of clinician and patient views regarding the use of a preconception care app for women with diabetes. Health Informatics Journal, 26(4):2673-2688. https://doi.org/10.1177/1460458220921707

Walters R, Leslie SJ, Sixsmith J, Gorely T. (2020). Health Literacy for Cardiac Rehabilitation: An Examination of Associated Illness Perceptions, Self-Efficacy, Motivation and Physical Activity. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(22):8641. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17228641