Please feel free to get in touch with our colleague below with any questions/ ideas:

Carly Brown
Lead Research Nurse (based at South Tyneside site)
NIHR 70@70 Senior Nurse Research Lead
carly.brown8@nhs.net  
0191 404 1000 ext 2260

Lynne Palmer
Lead Research Nurse (based at Sunderland site)
lynne.palmer6@nhs.net 
0191 565 6256 ext 42167

Dr Yitka Graham
Speciality Group Lead, Health Services Research
Head of the Helen McArdle Nursing and Care Research Institute
Associate Professor in Health Services Research
yitka.graham@sunderland.ac.uk 

 

   NMAHP PCAF Bridging funding success –Helen O’Neil

 

     NMAHP PCAF Bridging funding success- Laura- Jayne Watson

 

  CASP Virtual Workshop -Critical Appraisal of systematic reviews training- Caroline Ewers

There are many research funding opportunities circulated throughout the year:

 

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The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) has multiple research programmes that researchers can apply to, each of which funds different types of research: 

 

Vist  National Institute for Health Research | NIHR Researchers  for mor information on:

• Funding Opportunties

• Applying for Funding

• Career Development 

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HEE-NIHR Integrated Clinical Academic Programme:

 

The Health Education England (HEE) / National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Integrated Clinical Academic (ICA) Programme provides research training awards for health and social care professionals, excluding doctors and dentists, who wish to develop careers that combine research and research leadership with continued practice and professional development. 

 

For more information visit: 

HEE-NIHR Integrated Clinical Academic Programme

 

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Current Opportunties:

 

The NIHR Doctoral Fellowship funds individuals from a range of health and social care professions to undertake a PhD in an area of NIHR research.

 

The Fellowship funds:

• full salary support, including protected time to concentrate on research

• PhD fees and research costs

• a bespoke training and development programme to meet individual needs

For further information visit: https://www.nihr.ac.uk/funding/doctoral-fellowship-round-7/28838?source=chainmail

 

Please click here for further information.

 

What is Health Research? -An NIHR Massive Open Course (MOOC)

Have you, or someone you know, ever wondered what health research is and what it involves? Do you want to know what the common myths are and explore ways to get involved? Would you like to hear from people who have taken part in health research and learn why they volunteered?

The next presentation of 'What is Health Research?’ starts again on Monday 10 January 2022. This course runs for 3 weeks and new learners can join at any time.

To find out more information about the course and to join, please follow the link to the course homepage.
Contact: Sarah Cluderay, Digital Learning Designer (sarah.cluderay@nihr.ac.uk).

 

We are proud to share the input our staff have made to evidence based practice through their successful publications. Please get in touch if you have a publications you would like to add to this page:

 

 

Tucker G., Urwin, C. and Unsworth, J. (2022). The impact of unsuccessful resuscitation and manikin death during simulation on nursing student’s resuscitation self-efficacy: A quasi-experimental study. Nurse Education Today, [online] 119, p.105587. doi:10.1016/j.nedt.2022.105587.

 

Bhabra, M. and Sparks, F. (2022). Exploring research impact; why it matters? Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery, [online] 30(3), pp.188–193. doi:10.1097/MOO.0000000000000801.

 

Stocker, R., Russell, S., Liddle, J., Barker, R.O., Remmer, A., Gray, J., Hanratty, B. and Adamson, J. (2021). Experiences of a National Early Warning Score (NEWS) intervention in care homes during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative interview study. BMJ Open, [online] 11(7), p.e045469. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2020-045469.

 

Adams, John; Mental Health Specialist CAMHS (2021) ‘Holding onto the mystery within family online and systemic therapy’. Journal of family therapy. Volume 43, Issue 2, pp. 295-313. All authors Cronin, Irene: Judson, Andrew: Isabelle, Ekdawi et al. Available at https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-6427.12330 

 

Ball, Stephen, Theatre Manager (2021) ‘Lansoprazole for persistent throat symptoms in secondary care: the TOPPITS RCT’ Health Technology Assessment, Volume 25, Issue 3, pp. 1-118. All authors; Wilson, J.; Stocken, D.; Watson, G. et al  https://doi.org/10.3310/hta25030 

 

Bhabra, Mandeep; Watson, Laura-Jane; Bhabra, Mandee; Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapists. Watson, Laura-Jane; Senior specialist Speech and Language Therapist (2021) ‘Development and reliability of the revised Patterson Edema scale’. Clinical Otolaryngology. Volume 46, Issue 4. pp. 752-757.  All authors; Starmer, Heather; Drinnan, Michael et al.  Available at https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33529494/ 

 

Johnston, Lynne; Principle Clinical Psychologist (2021) ‘The torchlight model of mapping in cognitive analytic therapy (CAT) reformulation: A qualitative investigation’ Psychology and Psychotherapy. Volume 94, March Issue, pp. 137-150. All authors; Jefferis, Steve: Fantarrow, Zara. Available at https://DOI:10.1111/papt.12311 

 

Watson, Laura-Jane, Senior Specialist Speech and language Therapist (2021) ‘Trends in, and predictors of swallowing and social eating outcomes in head and neck cancer survivors, A longitudinal analysis of head and neck 5000‘  Oral Oncology, Volume 118 , July Issue. All authors Patterson, Joanne: Lu, Liya: Sam,Ness et al. Available 10.1016/j.oraloncology.2021.105344. 

 

Carr, Sarah; Senior Dental Officer (2020) ‘Special care and new environment’ British Dental Journal. Volume 228, Issue 12, p 900. Available at https://doi.org/10.1038/s41415-020-1786-1 

 

Flanagan, Nick; Physiotherapist (2020) ‘AIDS impact special issue - broadening the lens: recommendations from rehabilitation in chronic disease to advance healthy ageing with HIV’ AIDS Care. Volume 32, Sup 2, pp 65-73. All authors; O'Brien, Kelly: Brown, Darren: Corbett, Colin et al. Available at https://doi.org/10.1080/09540121.2020.1739203 

 

Hindmarsh, Jonathan; Advanced Clinical Pharmacist (2020) ‘Administering Neostigmine as a Subcutaneous Infusion: A Case Report of a Patient Dying With Myasthenia Gravis.’ Journal of Palliative Care, Volume 35, Issue 2, pp. 78 – 81. All authors; Dr Elizabeth Woods - GPVTs, Dr Mark Lee - Consultant in Palliative Medicine and Dr Jonathan Pickard- Consultant in Palliative Medicine. Available at https://doi.org/10.1177%2F0825859719869353 

 

Watson, Laura-Jane; Ewers, Caroline; Watson, Laura-Jane; Senior Specialist Speech and Language Therapists (2020) ‘Enhanced recovery after head and neck cancer surgery: a review of current literature’ Current Opinion in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery. Volume 28, issue 3, pp. 161-164. 

 

Johnson, Melanie; Executive Director of Nursing (2020) ‘ How a pandemic affects the mental health of the nursing workforce’ Nursing Times. Volume 116, Issue 8, pp.20-22. All authors; Graham, Y.; Fox, A.; Scott, J. et al  Available at https://www.nursingtimes.net/covid-19-are-you-ok/how-a-pandemic-affects-the-mental-health-of-the-nursing-workforce-20-07-2020/ 

 

Mercer, Vicky; McNaught, Judith; Physiotherapist. Stidolph, Beverly; Research Nurse. (2020) ‘Paediatric musculoskeletal triage in the community - Right path - a pilot study’ Physiotherapy. Volume 107, Issue S1, Page E35. All authors; Smith, N: Firth, J: Jandial, S et al. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physio.2020.03.049 

 

Stuart, Lisa; Clinical Psychologist (2020) ‘Intolerance of uncertainty and anxiety as explanatory frameworks for extreme demand avoidance in children and adolescents’ Child and adolescent mental health. Volume 25, Issue 2, pp.59-67. All authors Grahame, Victoria; Honey, Emma; Freeston, Mark. Available at https://doi.org/10.1111/camh.12336 

 

Stuart, Lisa; Clinical Psychologist (2020) ‘Response: Anxiety and behaviour in and beyond ASD, does the idea of PDA really help- a response to Green(2020)’ Child and Adolescent Mental Health. Volume 25, Issue 2, pp.77-78. All authors; Grahame, Victoria; Honey; Freeston, Mark. Available at https://doi.org/10.1111/camh.12383 

 

Stuart, Lisa, Clinical Psychologist (2020) ‘Response: Demand Avoidance Phenomena: a manifold issue? Intolerance of uncertainty and anxiety as explanatory frameworks for extreme demand avoidance in children and adolescents - a response to Woods (2020)’ Child and adolescent mental health. Volume 25, Issue 2, pp.71-73. All authors; Grahame, Victoria; Honey; Freeston, Mark. Available at https://doi.org/10.1111/camh.12376 

 

Wilkinson, Carmel; MS nurse specialist (2020) PGM11 ‘Collaborative working between multiple sclerosis nurses and a pharmaceutical company’ (Poster). Seattle 2019-2020 Virtual Annual Meeting of the consortium of MS Centers. International journal of MS Care. Volume 22, Issue S2, pp. 59-60. All authors: Ayer, Mavis: Vernon, Karen: Kearney, Lunda et al. 

 

Wilkinson, Carmel; MS nurse specialist (2020) PSF07 ‘Discussing multiple sclerosis progression with patients: Experiences of UK health care professionals from the spectrum project’ (Poster). 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting of the consortium of MS Centers. International journal of MS Care. Volume 22, Issue S2, p.61. All authors: Duddy, Martin; Rhys, Katherine. 

 

Beezer, Janine ; Advanced Clinical Pharmacist Omoloso, Titilope ; Clinical Pharmacist O’Neil, Helen; Advanced Clinical Pharmacist  Baxter, John ; Mayne, Deborah ; McClure, Samuel ; Oliver, Janet; Heart Failure Specialist Nurse (2019) ‘Use of frailsafe criteria to determine frailty syndrome in older persons admitted with decompensated HF.’ British Journal of Cardiology. Volume 26. Issue 2. pp. 12-Jan.  All authors; Baxter, J, Mayne, D, McClure, S. Available at http://dx.doi.org/10.5837/bjc.2019.019. 

 

Beezer, Janine; Advanced Clinical Pharmacist (2019) ‘A Competency Framework for Clinical Pharmacists and Heart Failure’. International Journal of Pharmacy Practice. Volume 27, Issue 5 , pp.424-435. All authors: Forsyth,P. ; Warren, A .; Thomson, C. et al.  Available at https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30028562/ 

 

Elameer, Matthew and Scaglione, Mariano, Radiologists (2019) ‘Long-term follow-up of unresectable medium-large hepatocellular carcinoma nodules treated with radiofrequency ablation using a multiple-electrode switching system’ The British Journal of Radiology. Volume 92, Issue 1093.  All authors; Francica, G.; Altero, M. ; Laccetti, E. et al. Available at https://doi.org/10.1259/bjr.20180625 

 

Hindmarsh, Jonathan; Hindmarsh, Sharlene ; Lee, Mark ; Telford, Richard (2019) ‘The combination of levomepromazine and rotigotine enables the safe and effective management of refractory nausea and vomiting in a patient with idiopathic Parkinson's disease.’ Palliative Medicine. Volume 33, Issue 1 pp. 109-113. Available at https://doi.org/10.1177%2F0269216318809569 

 

Johnson, Melanie; Executive Director of Nursing (2019) ‘Why we need to define nurses’ role in bariatric patient care’ Nursing Times. Volume 115, issue 6, pp. 34-35. All authors Graham, Y.; Fox, A.; Scott, J. et al. Available at https://www.nursingtimes.net/roles/hospital-nurses/why-we-need-to-define-nurses-role-in-bariatric-patient-care-07-05-2019/. 

 

Mercer, Vicky; Senior Paediatric Physiotherapy (2019) ‘A Scoping Review to Support the Development of pGALSplus: a Multi-professional Tool and Educational Resource’.  Rheumatology, Volume 58, Poster, p. 27. All authors: Smith, Nicola; Jandial, Sharmila; Foster, Helen. Available at https://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/kez414.008 

 

Clifford, Gayle; Gastro Research Nurse (2018) ‘Eicosapentaenoic acid and aspirin, alone and in combination, for the prevention of colorectal adenomas (seAFOod Polyp Prevention trial): a multicentre, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, 2 × 2 factorial trial’ The Lancet. Volume 392, Issue 10164, pp. 2583-2594. All authors; Hull, M.; Sprange, K.; Hepburn, T. et al.  Available at https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(18)31775-6 

 

Johnston, Lynne; Clinical Psychologist, and Watt, Angela; Dietitian. (2018) ‘It’s not just ‘What’ you do, it’s also the ‘Way’ that you do it: Patient and Public Involvement in the Development of Health Research’ International Journal for Quality in Health Care. Volume 30, Issue 2, pp. 152-156. All authors Devonport, T.; Nicholls, W.; Gutteridge, R. et al.  Available at https://doi.org/10.1093/intqhc/mzx177 

 

O'Neill, Eileen; Dietician (2018) ‘Exploring fasting practices for critical care patients – A web-based survey of UK intensive care units’ Journal of the Intensive Care Society. Volume 19, Issue 3, pp. 188-195. All authors; Segaran, E.; Lovejoy, T.; Proctor, C. et al, Available at https://doi.org/10.1177%2F1751143717748555. 

 

Parkin, Lindsay; Pharmacist (2018) ‘Unlicensed medicines use: a UK guideline analysis using AGREE II.’  International Journal of Pharmacy Practice. Volume 26, Issue 6, pp. 515-525. All authors; Donovan, G; Brierley-Jones, L.; Wilkes, S. Available at https://doi.org/10.1111/ijpp.12436 

 

Richards, Hannah; Speech and Language Therapist (2018) ‘Drooling in Parkinson's Disease: Evidence of a Role for Divided Attention’ Dysphagia. Volume 33, Issue 6, pp. 809-817.  All authors; Miller, Nick: Walker, Richard. Available at https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29785679/ 

 

Roe, Natalie, Podiatry (2018) ‘Holistic Wound Management.’ Nursing and Residential Care. Volume 20, Issue 9, pp. 434-436. Available at https://doi.org/10.12968/nrec.2018.20.9.434 

 

 

Johnston, Lynne; Clinical Psychologist (2017) ‘Health psychology: It's not what you do, it's the way that you do it’ Health Psychology Open. Volume 4, Issue 2. All authors, Hilton, C. Available it https://doi.org/10.1177/2055102917714910 

 

Patterson, Joanne; Speech and Language Therapist (2017) ‘Dynamic imaging grade of Swallowing toxicity (DIGEST): Scale development and validation.’ Cancer. Volume 123, Issue 1, pp.62-70. All authors; Hutcheson, K.; Barrow, M.; Barringer, D. et al. Available at  https://doi.org/10.1002/cncr.30283 

 

Rae, Glen; Musculoskeletal Team (2017) ‘Retrospective cohort study of the South Tyneside Exercise Referral Scheme 2009-14: predictors of dropout and barriers to adherence’ Journal of Public Health.  Volume 39, Issue 4, p.e257. All authors: Kelly,Michael; Walker,Diane; Partington,Sarah et al. Available at: 10.1093/pubmed/fdw122 

 

Lee, Sarah; Sunderland and South Tyneside Community Children's & Young Peoples Service (2016) ‘Adolescents as perpetrators of aggression within the family’ International Journal of Law and  Psychiatry. Volume 47, Issue July- Aug, pp 60-67. All authors; Kuay, San Hue: Lee, Sarah; Centifanti, Luna.  Available at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijlp.2016.02.035 

 

McNaught, Judith; Physiotherapist; (2016) ‘A Novel Approach to Proactive Primary Care Based Case Finding and Multidisciplinary Management of Falls, Syncope and Dizziness in a One Step Service: Preliminary Results’. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, Volume 64, Issue 11. All authors: Parry, Steve: Hill, Harry: Lawson, Joanna et al.   Available at https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27676247/ 

 

Milne, Jeanette, Tissue Viability Nurse Specialist (2016) ‘Managing Surgical Wound Care: review of leukomed control dressings’ British Journal of Nursing. Volume 25, Issue S6, pp.34-43. Available at https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2016.25.6.S34 

 

Ostle, Zoe; Specialist Nurse, Bladder and Bowel (2016) ‘Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment of Urinary Incontinence in Women’ British Journal of Nursing. Volume 25, Issue 2, pp 84-89. Available at https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2016.25.2.84 

 

Patterson, Joanne; Speech and Language Therapist (2016) ‘DARS: a phase III randomised multicentre study of dysphagia- optimised intensity- modulated radiotherapy (Do-IMRT) versus standard intensity- modulated radiotherapy (S-IMRT) in head and neck cancer’ BMC cancer. Volume 16, Issue 1, p.770.  All authors; Petkar, I.; Rooney, K.; Roe, J. et al.  Available at https://doi.org/10.1186/s12885-016-2813-0 

 

Patterson, Joanne; Speech and Language Therapist (2016) ‘A Feasibility Study Incorporating a Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial of Oral Feeding Plus Pre-Treatment Gastrostomy Tube Versus Oral Feeding Plus As-Needed Nasogastric Tube Feeding in Patients Undergoing Chemoradiation for Head and Neck Cancer (TUBE trial): study protocol’. Pilot and Feasibility Studies, Issue 2, p.29. All authors Paleri, V.; Wood, J.; Stocken, D. et al.  Available at https://pilotfeasibilitystudies.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40814-016-0069-8 

 

Patterson, Joanne; Speech and Language Therapist (2016) ‘Development and feasibility of a Swallowing intervention Package (SiP) for patients receiving radiotherapy treatment for head and neck cancer—the SiP study protocol’ Pilot and Feasibility Studies. Volume 2, Issue 40. All authors Wells, M.; King, E.; Toft, K. et al. Available at https://doi.org/10.1186/s40814-016-0079-6 

 

Patterson, Joanne, Speech and Language Therapist (2016) ‘Functional swallowing outcomes following treatment for oropharyngeal carcinoma: a systematic review of the evidence comparing trans-oral surgery versus non-surgical management’ Laryngology and Cervico-facial surgery. Volume 41, Issue 4 pp.371-385. All authors: Dawe, N.; O'Hara. J.  Available at https://doi.org/10.1111/coa.12526 

 

Patterson, Joanne; Speech and Language Therapist (2016) ‘Research into the prevention and rehabilitation of dysphagia in head and neck cancer : a UK perspective’ Current Opinion in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery. Volume 24, Issue 3, pp.208-214. All authors; Brady, G.: Roe, J.  Available at:https://doi.org/10.1097/moo.0000000000000260 

 

Davison, Carolyn; Research Nurse (2015) ‘Preparing the bowel for small bowel video capsule endoscopy.’ Gastrointestinal Nursing. Volume 13, Issue 8, pp. 15-16. Https://doi.org/10.12968/gasn.2015.13.8.15 

 

Henderson, Simon; Speech and language Therapist (2015) ‘Speech, Language and Communication Progression Tool Ages 7-8' Bulletin: Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. Volume 758, Issue June, p.15. 

 

Milne, Jeanette Tissue Viability Nurse Specialist (2015) ‘Exploring the role of the tissue viability nurse’ Wounds Uk. Volume EWMA special, Issue May, pp. 36-45. All authors: Ousey, Karen: Atkin, Leanne, Available at https://www.wounds-uk.com/journals/issue/42/article-details/exploring-the-role-of-the-tissue-viability-nurse 

 

Milne, Jeannette; Tissue Viability Nurse Specialist (2015) ‘Tissue viability nurses: discussing representation, education, medical, safety, legal and financial matters’ Wounds UK. Volume 11, Issue 2, pp. 14-16. All authors; White, Richard: Moore, Zena et al. Available at https://www.woundsme.com/resources/details/tissue-viability-nurses-discussing-representation-education-medical-safety-legal-and-financial-matters 

 

Milne, Jeannette; Tissue viability nurse specialist (2015) ‘Using disposable negative pressure wound therapy in the community’ Journal of Community Nursing; Special supplement. Available at: https://doi.org/10.12968/bjcn.2014.19.sup3.s14 

 

Milne, Jeannette; Tissue Viability Nurse Specialist (2015) ‘Wound bed preparation: the importance of rapid and effective desloghing to promote healing’ British Journal of Nursing. Volume 24, Issue S20, pp S52-5. Available at https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2015.24.Sup20.S52 

 

Rae, Glen; Musculoskeletal Team (2015) ‘Physiotherapist prescribing in lower back pain: A case study’ Nurse prescribing. Volume 13, Issue 2, pp.94-97. All authors Loughran, Iain. Available at https://doi.org/10.12968/npre.2015.13.2.94 

 

Ricci, Elaine; Principal Podiatrist (2015) ‘Appropriate use of larval debridement therapy in diabetic foot management ; consensus recommendations.’ Diabetic Foot Journal. Volume 18, Issue 1, pp 37-42. All authors; Chadwick, P.; Joanne McCardle, J. ; Stang, D. 

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