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Dr Carolyn Lees
SFHEA, PhD, MSc Applied Research, MEd, DN, RGN

Senior lecturer
School of AHPs and Nursing

Publications

Selected publications

  1. Exploring nursing students’ understanding and experiences of academic resilience. A qualitative study (Journal article - 2023)
  2. Raring to go? A cross-sectional survey of student paramedics on how well they perceive their UK pre-registration course to be preparing them to manage suspected seizures (Journal article - 2023)
  3. The use of control - the actions of informal carers on those at risk from falling at home. A qualitative study (Journal article - 2021)
  4. Influence of step-surface visual properties on confidence, anxiety, dynamic stability, and gaze behaviour in young and older adults (Journal article - 2021)
  5. Prediction of Balance Perturbations and Falls on Stairs in Older People Using a Biomechanical Profiling Approach: A 12-Month Longitudinal Study (Journal article - 2021)
  6. A mirror image: experiences of informal carers caring for frail, older persons at risk from falling. (Journal article - 2021)
  7. How student paramedics navigate a changing UK healthcare landscape (Journal article - 2020)
  8. Optimal lighting levels for stair safety: Influence of lightbulb type and brightness on confidence, dynamic balance and stepping characteristics (Journal article - 2020)
  9. Stair negotiation behaviour of older individuals: Do step dimensions matter? (Journal article - 2020)
  10. A novel multivariate approach for biomechanical profiling of stair negotiation (Journal article - 2019)
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2024

2023

Raring to go? A cross-sectional survey of student paramedics on how well they perceive their UK pre-registration course to be preparing them to manage suspected seizures

Noble, A., Lees, C., Hughes, K., Almond, L., IBRAHIM, H., BROADBENT, C., . . . Marson, A. (2023). Raring to go? A cross-sectional survey of student paramedics on how well they perceive their UK pre-registration course to be preparing them to manage suspected seizures. BMC Emergency Medicine. doi:10.1186/s12873-023-00889-5

DOI
10.1186/s12873-023-00889-5
Journal article

2021

Influence of step-surface visual properties on confidence, anxiety, dynamic stability, and gaze behaviour in young and older adults

Thomas, N. M., Skervin, T. K., Foster, R. J., Parr, J. V., Carpenter, M. G., O'Brien, T. D., . . . Hollands, M. A. (2021). Influence of step-surface visual properties on confidence, anxiety, dynamic stability, and gaze behaviour in young and older adults. HUMAN MOVEMENT SCIENCE, 77. doi:10.1016/j.humov.2021.102774

DOI
10.1016/j.humov.2021.102774
Journal article

Prediction of Balance Perturbations and Falls on Stairs in Older People Using a Biomechanical Profiling Approach: A 12-Month Longitudinal Study

Ackermans, T., Francksen, N., Lees, C., Papatzika, F., Arampatzis, A., Baltzopoulos, V., . . . Maganaris, C. (2021). Prediction of Balance Perturbations and Falls on Stairs in Older People Using a Biomechanical Profiling Approach: A 12-Month Longitudinal Study. JOURNALS OF GERONTOLOGY SERIES A-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND MEDICAL SCIENCES, 76(4), 638-646. doi:10.1093/gerona/glaa130

DOI
10.1093/gerona/glaa130
Journal article

A mirror image: experiences of informal carers caring for frail, older persons at risk from falling.

Lees, C., O'Brien, T., & Maganaris, C. (2021). A mirror image: experiences of informal carers caring for frail, older persons at risk from falling.. British journal of community nursing, 26(2), 64-68. doi:10.12968/bjcn.2021.26.2.64

DOI
10.12968/bjcn.2021.26.2.64
Journal article

2020

How student paramedics navigate a changing UK healthcare landscape

Lees, C., Hutchison, T., White, A., & Lotto, R. (2020). How student paramedics navigate a changing UK healthcare landscape. International Paramedic Practice, 10(3), 57-62. doi:10.12968/ippr.2020.10.3.57

DOI
10.12968/ippr.2020.10.3.57
Journal article

Optimal lighting levels for stair safety: Influence of lightbulb type and brightness on confidence, dynamic balance and stepping characteristics

Thomas, N. M., Skervin, T., Foster, R. J., O'Brien, T. D., Carpenter, M. G., Maganaris, C. N., . . . Hollands, M. A. (2020). Optimal lighting levels for stair safety: Influence of lightbulb type and brightness on confidence, dynamic balance and stepping characteristics. EXPERIMENTAL GERONTOLOGY, 132. doi:10.1016/j.exger.2020.110839

DOI
10.1016/j.exger.2020.110839
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Stair negotiation behaviour of older individuals: Do step dimensions matter?

Ackermans, T. M. A., Francksen, N. C., Casana-Eslava, R. V., Lees, C., Baltzopoulos, V., Lisboa, P. J. G., . . . Maganaris, C. N. (2020). Stair negotiation behaviour of older individuals: Do step dimensions matter?. JOURNAL OF BIOMECHANICS, 101. doi:10.1016/j.jbiomech.2020.109616

DOI
10.1016/j.jbiomech.2020.109616
Journal article

2019

Clinical decision making and the challenges of responding to mental health needs

Hutchison, T., Lees, C., Lotto, R., White, A., & Harris, R. (2019). Clinical decision making and the challenges of responding to mental health needs. Journal of Paramedic Practice, 11(10), 434-439. doi:10.12968/jpar.2019.11.10.434

DOI
10.12968/jpar.2019.11.10.434
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A novel multivariate approach for biomechanical profiling of stair negotiation

Ackermans, T. M. A., Francksen, N. C., Casana-Eslava, R. V., Lees, C., Baltzopoulos, V., Lisboa, P. J. G., . . . Maganaris, C. N. (2019). A novel multivariate approach for biomechanical profiling of stair negotiation. EXPERIMENTAL GERONTOLOGY, 124. doi:10.1016/j.exger.2019.110646

DOI
10.1016/j.exger.2019.110646
Journal article

2017

Introducing community integrated nursing teams: How one Clinical Commissioning Group applied an evidence-based approach.

Lees, C., Hutchison, T., & O'Brien, S. (2017). Introducing community integrated nursing teams: How one Clinical Commissioning Group applied an evidence-based approach.. British journal of community nursing, 22(6), 289-294. doi:10.12968/bjcn.2017.22.6.289

DOI
10.12968/bjcn.2017.22.6.289
Journal article

Adults with learning disabilities experiences of using community dental services: Service user and carer perspectives

Lees, C., Poole, H., Brennan, M., & Irvine, F. (2017). Adults with learning disabilities experiences of using community dental services: Service user and carer perspectives. BRITISH JOURNAL OF LEARNING DISABILITIES, 45(2), 114-120. doi:10.1111/bld.12181

DOI
10.1111/bld.12181
Journal article

Measuring carer burden in informal carers of patients with long-term conditions.

Kudra, A., Lees, C., & Morrell-Scott, N. (2017). Measuring carer burden in informal carers of patients with long-term conditions.. British journal of community nursing, 22(5), 230-236. doi:10.12968/bjcn.2017.22.5.230

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10.12968/bjcn.2017.22.5.230
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2016

Can NHS politics, power and conflict ever be a good thing for nurses?

Lees, C. (2016). Can NHS politics, power and conflict ever be a good thing for nurses?. British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing), 25(13), 742-744. doi:10.12968/bjon.2016.25.13.742

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10.12968/bjon.2016.25.13.742
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2014

'Keeping in Touch': Using the internet in speech and language therapy

Poole, H. M., Round, S., Lees, C., Wallace, R., Bimson, C., Simcock, L., & Fergus, P. (n.d.). 'Keeping in Touch': Using the internet in speech and language therapy. International Journal of Integrated Care, 14(8). doi:10.5334/ijic.1823

DOI
10.5334/ijic.1823
Journal article

CARING FOR THOSE WHO DIE AT HOME – THE USE AND VALIDATION OF ‘CARE OF THE DYING EVALUATION’ (CODE) WITH BEREAVED RELATIVES

Mayland, C., Lees, C., Germain, A., Jack, B., Cox, T., Mason, S., . . . Ellershaw, J. (2014). CARING FOR THOSE WHO DIE AT HOME – THE USE AND VALIDATION OF ‘CARE OF THE DYING EVALUATION’ (CODE) WITH BEREAVED RELATIVES. BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care, 4(Suppl 1), A40.2-A40. doi:10.1136/bmjspcare-2014-000654.112

DOI
10.1136/bmjspcare-2014-000654.112
Journal article

SUPPORTING PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO WISH TO DIE AT HOME - BEREAVED RELATIVES' VIEWS ABOUT THE CARE AND SUPPORT RECEIVED

Mayland, C. R., Lees, C., West, A., Cox, T., Mason, S. R., & Ellershaw, J. E. (2014). SUPPORTING PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO WISH TO DIE AT HOME - BEREAVED RELATIVES' VIEWS ABOUT THE CARE AND SUPPORT RECEIVED. BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care, 4(1), 108.2-108. doi:10.1136/bmjspcare-2014-000653.10

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10.1136/bmjspcare-2014-000653.10
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WHAT IS THE QUALITY OF END OF LIFE CARE FOR THOSE WHO DIE AT HOME? A STUDY TO EXPLORE THE VIEWS AND EXPERIENCES OF BEREAVED CARERS'

Lees, C., Mayland, C., West, A., & Germaine, A. (2014). WHAT IS THE QUALITY OF END OF LIFE CARE FOR THOSE WHO DIE AT HOME? A STUDY TO EXPLORE THE VIEWS AND EXPERIENCES OF BEREAVED CARERS'. BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care, 4(Suppl 1), A46.2-A46. doi:10.1136/bmjspcare-2014-000654.129

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10.1136/bmjspcare-2014-000654.129
Journal article

Effects of a 12-week community exercise programme on older people.

Wallace, R., Lees, C., Minou, M., Singleton, D., & Stratton, G. (2014). Effects of a 12-week community exercise programme on older people.. Nursing older people, 26(1), 20-26. doi:10.7748/nop2014.02.26.1.20.e508

DOI
10.7748/nop2014.02.26.1.20.e508
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Caring for those who die at home: the use and validation of 'Care Of the Dying Evaluation' (CODE) with bereaved relatives.

Mayland, C. R., Lees, C., Germain, A., Jack, B. A., Cox, T. F., Mason, S. R., . . . Ellershaw, J. E. (2014). Caring for those who die at home: the use and validation of 'Care Of the Dying Evaluation' (CODE) with bereaved relatives.. BMJ supportive & palliative care, 4(2), 167-174. doi:10.1136/bmjspcare-2013-000596

DOI
10.1136/bmjspcare-2013-000596
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Quality of end-of-life care for those who die at home: views and experiences of bereaved relatives and carers.

Lees, C., Mayland, C., West, A., & Germaine, A. (2014). Quality of end-of-life care for those who die at home: views and experiences of bereaved relatives and carers.. International journal of palliative nursing, 20(2), 63-67. doi:10.12968/ijpn.2014.20.2.63

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10.12968/ijpn.2014.20.2.63
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