Supervisions (16)

Health Sciences
Doctor of Philosophy by Public Output [PhD]

Level	Doctor of Philosophy by Public Output [PhD]
Student	Mrs Donna Wynne
Status	Current
Years	2023 - 2029
Project Title	Physiotherapy student-led clinics: A critical commentary in a UK context
Awarding Institution	Robert Gordon University
Director of Studies	Kay Cooper

Health Sciences
Doctor of Philosophy [PhD]

Level	Doctor of Philosophy [PhD]
Student	TRACY CAMERON
Status	Current
Part Time	Yes
Years	2021 - 2027
Project Title	The lived experience of families managing the ketogenic diet in children with drug resistant epilepsy, GLUT 1 deficiency syndrome and Pyruvate dehydrogenase deficiency
Awarding Institution	Robert Gordon University
Director of Studies	Kay Cooper

PhD Health Sciences
Doctor of Philosophy [PhD]

Level	Doctor of Philosophy [PhD]
Student	Mrs Emma Stage
Status	Current
Part Time	Yes
Years	2024 - 2030
Project Title	Development of a therapeutic intervention, informed by an Experience Based Co-Design approach to support the mental health of people with Long COVID
Awarding Institution	Robert Gordon University
Director of Studies	Kay Cooper
Second Supervisor	Lyndsay Alexander

PhD Sports Science
Doctor of Philosophy by Public Output [PhD]

Level	Doctor of Philosophy by Public Output [PhD]
Student	Mr Thomas Craig
Status	Current
Part Time	Yes
Years	2023 - 2024
Awarding Institution	Robert Gordon University
Director of Studies	Kay Cooper

Nursing
Master of Research [MRes]

Level	Master of Research [MRes]
Student	Miss Erin Hart-Winks
Status	Current
Part Time	No
Years	2022 - 2024
Project Title	Exploring nurses and patients experiences of using digital technology to deliver and receive care within General Practice to inform service development
Awarding Institution	Robert Gordon University
Director of Studies	Lyndsay Alexander
Second Supervisor	Kay Cooper

Physiotherapy
Doctor of Physiotherapy [DPT]

Level	Doctor of Physiotherapy [DPT]
Student	CASEY FARRELL
Status	Current
Part Time	No
Years	2020 - 2024
Project Title	The impact of lung ultrasound on physiotherapy practice: a mixed method study
Awarding Institution	Robert Gordon University
Second Supervisor	Kay Cooper

Sports Science
Doctor of Philosophy [PhD]

Level	Doctor of Philosophy [PhD]
Student	Mr Leon Greig
Status	Current
Years	2019 - 2024
Project Title	An investigation into the feasibility and effectiveness of autoregulation within sport and exercise science
Awarding Institution	Robert Gordon University
Director of Studies	Paul Swinton
Second Supervisor	Kay Cooper

Physiotherapy
Doctor of Physiotherapy [DPT]

Level	Doctor of Physiotherapy [DPT]
Student	TOM HERBERT
Status	Current
Part Time	No
Years	2021 - 2025
Project Title	Co-producing a Peer Support Intervention for Chronic Pain
Awarding Institution	Robert Gordon University
Director of Studies	Kay Cooper
Second Supervisor	Michael Malone

Phyiotherapy
Doctor of Physiotherapy [DPT]

Level	Doctor of Physiotherapy [DPT]
Student	JOHN PSYLLAS
Status	Current
Part Time	No
Years	2021 - 2025
Project Title	Exploring clinician and patient experiences of education in tendinopathy rehabilitation
Awarding Institution	Robert Gordon University
Director of Studies	Lyndsay Alexander
Second Supervisor	Kay Cooper

PhD in Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence)
Doctor of Philosophy by Public Output [PhD]

Level	Doctor of Philosophy by Public Output [PhD]
Student	Dr Anjana Wijekoon
Status	Complete
Years	2017 - 2021
Project Title	Personalised Exercise Recognition Towards Improved Self-management of Musculoskeletal Disorders
Awarding Institution	Robert Gordon University
Director of Studies	Nirmalie Wiratunga
Second Supervisor	Kay Cooper
Thesis	Personalised exercise recognition towards improved self-management of musculoskeletal disorders.

Physiotherapy
Doctor of Physiotherapy [DPT]

Level	Doctor of Physiotherapy [DPT]
Student	LAURA KROMREY
Status	Current
Years	2020 - 2024
Project Title	Exploring recovery and rehabilitation experiences of adults with major and moderate non-neurological traumatic injuries in the north of Scotland
Awarding Institution	Robert Gordon University
Director of Studies	Lyndsay Alexander
Additional Supervisor	Kay Cooper

PhD
Doctor of Philosophy [PhD]

Level	Doctor of Philosophy [PhD]
Student	Dr Pamela Kirkpatrick
Status	Complete
Part Time	Yes
Years	2015 - 2022
Project Title	An exploration of employment factors in working age people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Project Description	An exploration of employment factors in working age people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Awarding Institution	Robert Gordon University
Director of Studies	Kay Cooper
Second Supervisor	Sheelagh Martindale

Physiotherapy
Doctor of Physiotherapy [DPT]

Level	Doctor of Physiotherapy [DPT]
Student	MATT CHIDESTER
Status	Current
Years	2020 - 2025
Project Title	Total knee arthroplasty and mHealth: Harnessing stakeholder experience and evidence-based interventions to develop a mobile app wireframe for TKA rehabilitation
Awarding Institution	Robert Gordon University
Director of Studies	Joanna Shim
Second Supervisor	Lyndsay Alexander
Additional Supervisor	Kay Cooper

Psychology
Doctor of Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy [DPsychPsych]

Level	Doctor of Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy [DPsychPsych]
Student	SAMANTHA FERNANDO
Status	Current
Years	2017 - 2023
Project Title	What are the processes and lived experiences within a child protection pre-birth assessment in Scotland? A Psychoanalytic Appreciative Inquiry
Awarding Institution	Robert Gordon University
Director of Studies	Kay Cooper

PhD Physiotherapy
Doctor of Philosophy [PhD]

Level	Doctor of Philosophy [PhD]
Student	Dr Julie Jones
Status	Complete
Part Time	No
Years	2019 - 2023
Project Title	Feasibility and acceptability of a multi-component intervention (PDConnect) to support physical activity in people living with Parkinson's: a mixed methods study.
Project Description	The ultimate aim is to investigate the long-term effectiveness of PDConnect by way of a randomised controlled trial (RCT) and the impact PDConnect has on participation in physical activity. PDConnect is a model of care which combines specialist Physiotherapy, community based exercise supported by embedded behavioural change strategies. However, to embark on such a trial would currently be premature, due to a number of unknown factors remaining. Therefore, in keeping with guidance for the development of complex interventions the proposed study will test the feasibility and acceptability of the exercise programme and study procedures. This important first step will generate knowledge on a number of aspects: acceptability, perceptions, adherence and attitudes. For example: whether it is possible to recruit to a trial bridging the NHS and the third sector, and to explore acceptability of receiving care in a non-healthcare environment, whether it is possible to train fitness instructors and gauge their perceptions, attitudes and opinions of training and any problems they encountered with this). The outcome of the proposed study will be a protocol for a robust and adequately powered randomised controlled trial to fully evaluate the clinical and cost-effectiveness of PDConnect.
Awarding Institution	Robert Gordon University
Director of Studies	Kay Cooper
Additional Supervisor	Lyndsay Alexander

Occupational Health Nursing
Doctor of Professional Practice [DPP]

Level	Doctor of Professional Practice [DPP]
Student	Dr Zoi Papadatou
Status	Complete
Part Time	Yes
Years	2012 - 2019
Project Title	Exploring occupational irritant hand dermatitis amongst healthcare workers in NHS Grampian.
Awarding Institution	Robert Gordon University
Director of Studies	Kay Cooper
Thesis	Exploring occupational irritant hand dermatitis amongst healthcare workers in NHS Grampian.