Cheryl Hunter

ORCID: 0000-0002-1918-9662
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Research Areas
  • Chronic Disease Management Strategies
  • Primary Care and Health Outcomes
  • Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
  • Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
  • Digital Mental Health Interventions
  • Health Policy Implementation Science
  • Health, psychology, and well-being
  • Optical Network Technologies
  • Advanced Photonic Communication Systems
  • Semiconductor Lasers and Optical Devices
  • Emergency and Acute Care Studies
  • Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
  • Photonic and Optical Devices
  • Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
  • Mental Health and Patient Involvement
  • Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications
  • Mental Health Research Topics
  • Healthcare Policy and Management
  • Mental Health Treatment and Access
  • Diabetes Management and Education
  • Health disparities and outcomes
  • Mental Health and Psychiatry
  • Social Work Education and Practice
  • Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
  • Health Promotion and Cardiovascular Prevention

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
2021-2025

University of Leeds
2006-2022

Mercer University
2020

University of East London
2020

University of Oxford
2013-2017

University of North Dakota
2014

University of Manchester
2011-2013

University of Liverpool
2013

Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
2013

Manchester Royal Infirmary
2012-2013

S1 Using computerized adaptive testing Tim Croudace S2 Well-being: what is it, how does it compare to health and are the implications of using inform policy John Brazier O1 “Am I going get better?”—Using PROMs patients about likely benefit surgery Nils Gutacker, Andrew Street O2 Identifying Patient Reported Outcome Measures for an electronic Personal Health Record Dan Robotham, Samantha Waterman, Diana Rose, Safarina Satkunanathan, Til Wykes O3 Examining change process over time...

10.1186/s12955-016-0540-5 article EN cc-by Health and Quality of Life Outcomes 2016-10-01

We aimed to explore how patients with long-term conditions choose between available healthcare options during a health crisis.Patients in North-West England one or more of four were invited take part questionnaire cohort study use. Semi-structured interviews conducted sub-sample fifty consenting patients. Data analysed qualitatively, using framework approach.Patients described emergency care only response perceived urgent need. Their judgements about urgency need, and their choices what...

10.1016/j.pec.2013.06.001 article EN cc-by-nc-sa Patient Education and Counseling 2013-07-30

Abstract Background Previous research suggests that complex trauma and Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (C‐PTSD) experiences can contribute to the risk of developing possibly maintaining Non‐Suicidal Self‐Injury (NSSI). Individuals' accounts how subsequent development C‐PTSD difficulties NSSI remain underexplored. This qualitative study aimed explore in‐depth: (1) individuals with narrate life conditions events influenced their over time (2) what factors perceived have helped process...

10.1111/papt.12583 article EN cc-by Psychology and Psychotherapy Theory Research and Practice 2025-03-01

By 2050, worldwide dementia prevalence is expected to triple. Affordable, scalable interventions are required support protective behaviours such as physical activity, cognitive training and healthy eating. This paper outlines the theory-, evidence- person-based development of 'Active Brains': a multi-domain digital behaviour change intervention reduce decline amongst older adults.During initial planning phase, scoping reviews, consultation with PPI contributors expert co-investigators...

10.1186/s40814-021-00884-2 article EN cc-by Pilot and Feasibility Studies 2021-08-18

Abstract Background Implementing evidence-based recommendations is challenging in UK primary care, especially given system pressures and multiple guideline competing for attention. Implementation packages that can be adapted hence applied to target could offer efficiencies with common barriers achievement. We developed evaluated a package of interventions (audit feedback, educational outreach reminders) incorporating behaviour change techniques barriers, two pragmatic trials four “high...

10.1186/s13012-021-01166-4 article EN cc-by Implementation Science 2022-01-27

To explore the views of a range stakeholders regarding whether patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) can be developed to measure key attributes long-term conditions (LTCs) care in England, and potential value single generic measure.

10.1136/bmjopen-2014-006986 article EN cc-by BMJ Open 2015-05-01

Interpreting evaluations of complex interventions can be difficult without sufficient description key intervention content. We aimed to develop an implementation package for primary care which could delivered using typically available resources and adapted target determinants behaviour each four quality indicators: diabetes control, blood pressure anticoagulation atrial fibrillation risky prescribing. describe the development prospective verification change techniques (BCTs) embedded within...

10.1186/s13012-017-0704-7 article EN cc-by Implementation Science 2018-02-16

There are recognised gaps between evidence and practice in general practice, a setting which provides particular challenges for implementation. We earlier screened clinical guideline recommendations to derive set of 'high impact' indicators based upon criteria including potential significant patient benefit, scope improved amenability measurement using routinely collected data. aim evaluate the effectiveness cost-effectiveness multifaceted, adaptable intervention package implement four...

10.1186/s13012-016-0387-5 article EN cc-by Implementation Science 2015-12-01

Coping with chronic illness encapsulates both practical and emotional aspects of living life in relation to one's long-term health condition(s). Dominant psychology approaches for understanding coping, which underpin a more recent policy discourse on 'self-management', focus sharply the person affected by potentially mask influence overarching social structure. In this paper we draw qualitative interviews 48 people conditions (LTCs), order highlight role that structural configurations such...

10.1111/1467-9566.12624 article EN cc-by Sociology of Health & Illness 2017-10-11

Abstract Background Health outcomes for long‐term conditions ( LTC s) can be improved by lifestyle, dietary and condition management‐related behaviour change. Primary care is an important setting change work. Practitioners have identified barriers to this work, but there little evidence examining practices of in primary consultations how patients practitioners perceive these practices. Objective To examine engaged with s investigate perceived practitioners. Design Multiperspective,...

10.1111/hex.12304 article EN Health Expectations 2014-11-07

Long-term conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are growing challenges for health services. Psychosocial co-morbidity is associated with poorer quality of life and greater use care in these patients but often un-diagnosed or inadequately treated primary care, where most provided. We developed a brief intervention, delivered by 'liaison workers' (LHWs), to address psychosocial needs the context an integrated approach physical mental health. report qualitative study...

10.1186/1471-2296-15-164 article EN cc-by BMC Family Practice 2014-10-06

To identify the main issues of importance when living with long-term conditions to refine a conceptual framework for informing item development patient-reported outcome measure conditions.Semi-structured qualitative interviews (n=48) were conducted people at least one condition. Participants recruited through primary care. The transcribed verbatim and analyzed by thematic analysis. analysis served framework, based on reviews literature stakeholder consultations, developing candidate items...

10.2147/prom.s104552 article EN cc-by-nc Patient Related Outcome Measures 2016-08-01

Bisexual people demonstrate higher rates of Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI) in comparison to other groups. This study aimed explore bisexual people's experiences sexuality, NSSI and the COVID19 pandemic. Fifteen (16–25 years old) with experience participated online qualitative interviews. Thematic analysis was used. Preliminary findings were shared a subset participants for member-checking. Participants described falling between binary worlds heterosexuality homosexuality discrimination...

10.1080/19419899.2021.1924241 article EN Psychology and Sexuality 2021-05-10

UK health policy aims to reduce the use of unscheduled care, by increasing proactive and preventative management patients with long-term conditions in primary care.The study explored healthcare professionals' understanding why their role relation reducing care.Qualitative interviewing different types professionals providing care or services northwest England.Semi-structured interviews were conducted 29 (six GPs; five out-of-hours four emergency department doctors; two practice nurses; three...

10.3399/bjgp13x664243 article EN British Journal of General Practice 2013-02-25

Background Dissemination of clinical guidelines is necessary but seldom sufficient by itself to ensure the reliable uptake evidence-based practice. There are further challenges in implementing multiple and practice recommendations pressurised environment general Objectives We aimed develop evaluate an implementation package that could be adapted support a range guideline sustainably integrated within systems resources. Over five linked work packages, we developed ‘high-impact’ quality...

10.3310/pgfar08040 article EN publisher-specific-oa Programme Grants for Applied Research 2020-03-01

It is a key UK government priority to assess and improve outcomes in people with long-term conditions (LTCs). We are developing new patient-reported outcome measure, the Long-Term Conditions Questionnaire (LTCQ), for use among single or multiple LTCs. This study aimed refine candidate LTCQ items that had previously been informed through literature reviews, interviews professional stakeholders, LTCs.Cognitive (n=32) living LTCs consultations stakeholders (n=13) public representatives (n=5)...

10.2147/prom.s116987 article EN cc-by-nc Patient Related Outcome Measures 2016-11-01

Background Over 70% of the health-care budget in England is spent on care people with long-term conditions (LTCs), and a major cost component unscheduled health care. Psychological morbidity high LTCs associated range adverse outcomes, including increased mortality, poorer physical costs service utilisation. Objectives The aim this programme research was to examine relationship between psychological use LTCs, develop psychosocial intervention that would have potential reduce use. We focused...

10.3310/pgfar05130 article EN publisher-specific-oa Programme Grants for Applied Research 2017-07-01

Effective teaching is a valuable skill that hard to learn and understand by just simply observing someone teach.One of the ways gain better insight into how this being developed explore teachers' cognitive processes.Cognitive Task Analysis (CTA) methodology study cognition experts performing challenging tasks can be useful tool insight.This paper will review underlying theoretical assumptions suggest one could apply CTA educational research.

10.9790/7388-04515157 article EN IOSR Journal of Research & Method in Education (IOSRJRME) 2014-01-01
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