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Navigating the Aftermath of Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection: A Qualitative Exploration of Women's Experiences

Journal Article
Dalsgaard, J. L., Petersson, N. B., Larsen, M. K., Nielsen, T. H., Palm, P., Madsen, H. B., Hermansen, A. S., Neubeck, L., Zwisler, A. D., & Borregaard, B. (online)
Navigating the Aftermath of Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection: A Qualitative Exploration of Women's Experiences. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, https://doi.org/10.1093/eurjcn/zvaf069
Aim Women who have survived spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) struggle to resume their lives as before SCAD and lack knowledge on how to recover. Thus, this study ...

Usability and acceptability of ambulatory monitoring in undiagnosed syncope: insights from the ASPIRED-Q qualitative study

Journal Article
Pearsons, A., Hanson, C. L., Neubeck, L., Blackstock, C., Clarke, E., & Reed, M. J. (2025)
Usability and acceptability of ambulatory monitoring in undiagnosed syncope: insights from the ASPIRED-Q qualitative study. BMJ Open, 15(4), Article e095927. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2024-095927
Objectives: The aim of this study, which was embedded into the ASPIRED randomised controlled trial (ISRCTN10278811), was to explore patient and healthcare professional usabili...

The Usability and Acceptability of Ambulatory Monitoring in Undiagnosed Syncope: Insights from the ASPIRED-Q Qualitative Study

Journal Article
Pearsons, A., Hanson, C., Neubeck, L., Blackstock, C., Clarke, E., & Reed, M. (2025)
The Usability and Acceptability of Ambulatory Monitoring in Undiagnosed Syncope: Insights from the ASPIRED-Q Qualitative Study. BMJ Open, 15(4), Article e095927. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2024-095927
Objectives: The aim of this study, which was embedded into the ASPIRED randomised controlled trial (ISRCTN10278811), was to explore patient and healthcare professional usabili...

Mixed methods evaluation of a digital resource to build students’ skills in AS sessing cardiovascular risk, MO tivating change, and SUS taining a healthier lifestyle in themselves and others- ASMOSUS: a study protocol

Journal Article
Creighton, L., Caughers, G., Thompson, G., Mitchell, G., Forrest, B., McHale, S., McKenna, N., Rice, B. J., Smart, A., Gilhooly, S., Gordon-Wright, P., Fraser, D., Gray, S., Eom, Y., Kennedy, E., McLaughlin, C., McMahon, J., Hanson, C. L., Neubeck, L., & Fitzsimons, D. (2025)
Mixed methods evaluation of a digital resource to build students’ skills in AS sessing cardiovascular risk, MO tivating change, and SUS taining a healthier lifestyle in themselves and others- ASMOSUS: a study protocol. BMC Nursing, 24(1), Article 264. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-025-02923-2
Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a prevalent cause of morbidity and mortality globally. Nurses and nursing students are in an optimum role to assess, manage and pro...

Using a digital health intervention “INTERCEPT” to improve secondary prevention in coronary heart disease (CHD) patients: protocol for a mixed methods non-randomised feasibility study

Journal Article
Gibson, I., Jennings, C., Neubeck, L., Corcoran, M., Wood, D., Sharif, F., Hynes, L., Murphy, A. W., Byrne, M., & McEvoy, J. W. (in press)
Using a digital health intervention “INTERCEPT” to improve secondary prevention in coronary heart disease (CHD) patients: protocol for a mixed methods non-randomised feasibility study. HRB Open Research, 6, Article 43. https://doi.org/10.12688/hrbopenres.13781.2
Background Digital health interventions (DHIs) are increasingly used for the secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD). The aim of this study is to determine the fe...

Evaluation of the initial rollout of the physical activity referral standards policy in Scotland: a qualitative study

Journal Article
Hanson, C. L., Mchale, S., Neubeck, L., Dougall, N., & Kelly, P. (2025)
Evaluation of the initial rollout of the physical activity referral standards policy in Scotland: a qualitative study. BMJ Open, 15(1), Article e089723. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2024-089723
Objectives: Physical activity referral schemes (PARS) allow healthcare professionals to refer patients for physical activity support. Evidence of effectiveness is equivocal. P...

What mechanism(s) underpin successful risk reduction and lifestyle modification in atrial fibrillation: A realist qualitative study

Presentation / Conference Contribution
Pearsons, A., Hanson, C., Hendriks, J., & Neubeck, L. (2025, January)
What mechanism(s) underpin successful risk reduction and lifestyle modification in atrial fibrillation: A realist qualitative study. Poster presented at Symposium on the Future of Evaluation in Health and Social Care, Newcastle, UK
Introduction: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common abnormal sustained heart rhythm disorder and increases risk of severe disabling stroke fivefold. Those with AF are of...

Patient and public perspectives of involvement in cardiovascular research in Scotland, UK. A report of the NHS Research Scotland Heart Engagement And Research Talks

Journal Article
Mchale, S., Pearsons, A., Hanson, C., Mcauley, M., Simpson, M., Porteous, C., Irvine, V., Houston, R., Henderson, P., & Neubeck, L. (2025)
Patient and public perspectives of involvement in cardiovascular research in Scotland, UK. A report of the NHS Research Scotland Heart Engagement And Research Talks. British Journal of Cardiology, 32(1), https://doi.org/10.5837/bjc.2025.002
Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of global mortality, necessitating extensive research efforts. In Scotland, the NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Cardiov...

Six years strong: the transformative journey of the European Society of Cardiology Patient Forum

Journal Article
Neubeck, L., & Drossart, I. (2025)
Six years strong: the transformative journey of the European Society of Cardiology Patient Forum. European Heart Journal, 46(3), 227-228. https://doi.org/10.1093/eurheartj/ehae738
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A Self-Administered Gamified Mobile Application for Secondary Prevention of Heart Disease in Patients Following a Cardiac Event (MyHeartMate): Process Evaluation from a Randomized Controlled Trial

Journal Article
Gallagher, R., Neubeck, L., Davis, A., Redfern, J., Parker, H. M., Hyun, K., Chow, C., Celermajer, D. S., Buckley, T., Schumacher, T., Tofler, G., & Figtree, G. (2025)
A Self-Administered Gamified Mobile Application for Secondary Prevention of Heart Disease in Patients Following a Cardiac Event (MyHeartMate): Process Evaluation from a Randomized Controlled Trial. Games for health journal, 14(3), 204-211. https://doi.org/10.1089/g4h.2024.0174
Objective: This study reports the process evaluation of a randomized controlled trial of the MyHeartMate app for patients with coronary heart disease (CHD). Materials and Meth...
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The use of AI agents for lifestyle behaviour change in individuals with coronary heart disease (CHD)

2025 - 2025
Heart disease is a major health issue in the UK and worldwide. Coronary heart disease (CHD), caused by cholesterol buildup in the arteries, is one of the leading causes of death. Many people in the UK...
Funder: Burdett Trust for Nursing | Value: £19,283

Developing remote exercise support and rehabilitation for patients after spontaneous coronary artery dissection - a feasibility study

2024 - 2026
Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is increasingly recognised as an important cause of myocardial infarction (MI), particularly among younger women and has been linked participating in stre...
Value: £176,214

Creating a national linked dataset to understand rehabilitation delivery in Scotland

2024 - 2026
Despite recent advances in the use of digital health interventions to support people with cardiovascular disease, dissemination is uneven, and there are notable gaps in uptake. Our recent research pro...
Funder: Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland | Value: £145,603

Recovery from Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection

2023 - 2025
Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is increasingly recognised as an important cause of myocardial infarction (MI). Despite this, there are no recovery programmes tailored for SCAD survivors...
Funder: Burdett Trust for Nursing | Value: £184,716

Assessing the implementation of the Public Health Scotland Physical Activity Referral Standards: A process evaluation

2022 - 2025
Physical inactivity is a major public health problem and increasing population physical activity levels is a Scottish Government priority. In Scotland, 49% of men and 58% of women were not active enou...
Funder: Chief Scientists Office | Value: £298,277

Co-creation of a digital resource to build students skills in ASsessing cardiovascular risk, MOtivating change and SUStaining a healthier lifestyle in themselves and others

2022 - 2024
Identifying cardiovascular risk factors (i.e., hypercholesterolaemia, smoking, obesity, and physical inactivity) and establishing cardiovascular prevention strategies are important approaches towards ...
Funder: Burdett Trust for Nursing | Value: £43,523

Co-design of a clinical decision support tool for use in patients with acute chest pain in the Emergency Department

2022 - 2023
Our objective is to reduce 30-day reattendance by a fifth in patients presenting with acute chest pain to the Emergency Room using artificial intelligence tools to augment clinical decisions. To achie...
Funder: WELLCOME LEAP FUND | Value: £21,816

Qualitative study to explore the acceptability of an accelerated syncope strategy to patients and staff involved in the ASPIRED trial

2022 - 2024
The BHF funded ASPIRED study aims to determine whether immediate, enhanced (14-day) ambulatory ECG monitoring decreases the number of episodes of syncope at one year compared to standard care monitori...
Funder: British Heart Foundation | Value: £17,189

Who benefits from cardiovascular risk reduction programmes? Building a Scottish observatory to measure the impact of blood pressure (BP) telemonitoring and future cardiovascular risk reduction interve...

2020 - 2024
The British Heart Foundation is partnering the Scottish Government in supporting the roll out of an evidence based BP telemonitoring initiative (scale up BP) in order to facilitate increased detection...
Funder: British Heart Foundation | Value: £194,845

ACS discharge and medication education using Avatar technologies to prevent 30-day readmission.

2020 - 2022
Australian data report that up to 1 in 5 acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients are readmitted within 30-days.[1] It is estimated that between 2017-18, ACS events cost Australia $1,930 million.[2] Int...
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Development of a PREM for patients having cardiac imaging

2024 - date
Lee Burgum | Director of Studies: Prof Lis Neubeck | Second Supervisor: Dr Bruce Forrest

The relationship between obesity and heart failure and biomarkers

2022 - date
Professor Catherine Ross | Director of Studies: Prof Lis Neubeck | Second Supervisor: Dr David Muggeridge

The influence of simulated learning on prescribing preparedness and medicines related harm in pre-registration nursing programmes: A longitudinal study

2022 - date
Sharad Rayamajhi | Director of Studies: Ruth Paterson | Second Supervisor: Dr Amani Al Bayrakdar

Seasonal Utilisation of Nitric Oxide: Implications for vascular health (The SUN Project)

2022 - date
Alfie Gordon | Director of Studies: Dr David Muggeridge | Second Supervisor: Dr Iain Gallagher

Improving care transitions for critically ill patients

2021 - date
Nicola Rea | Director of Studies: Dr Sheona Mchale | Second Supervisor: Prof Lis Neubeck

What impact does medication AdhereR based visualisations have on improving health-related outcomes for people living with cardiovascular disease and polypharmacy?

2021 - date
Barbara Kobson | Director of Studies: Ruth Paterson | Second Supervisor: Dr Janet Hanley

Atrial Fibrillation: Patient focused medication adherence interventions.

2020 - date
Miss Alice Pearsons | Director of Studies: Prof Lis Neubeck | Second Supervisor: Dr Coral Hanson

Towards the validation of the International Trauma Interview for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Complex Post-Traumatic Stress disorder, and the role of core beliefs in the development and maintenance of CPTSD

2020 - 2024
Zoe Wagland | Director of Studies: Prof Thanos Karatzias | Second Supervisor: Dr Amanda Woodrow

Reviewing Electronic Medicines Adherence Information in Diabetes (REMAIID)

2020 - date
Richard Hassett | Director of Studies: Ruth Paterson | Second Supervisor: Dr Alpana Mair

A realist evaluation of the design and implementation of a community based mobile health app aimed at increasing physical activity.

2019 - date
Jordan Bell | Director of Studies: Dr Coral Hanson | Second Supervisor: Prof Lis Neubeck

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