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Professor Kay Cooper's Supervisions (18)

Physiotherapy
Master of Research [MRes]

Level Master of Research [MRes]
Student Mr Paul Moran
Status Current
Part Time Yes
Years 2024 - 2026
Project Title An investigation into the effectiveness of practicing core cardiorespiratory skills on volunteer patients
Awarding Institution Robert Gordon University
Director of Studies Lyndsay Alexander
Second Supervisor Kay Cooper

Mechanism of injuries
Doctor of Philosophy [PhD]

Level Doctor of Philosophy [PhD]
Student ISLAY GRANT
Status Current
Part Time No
Years 2023 - 2027
Project Title An exploration of the mechanisms and presence of injuries within gymnastics in Scotland
Awarding Institution Robert Gordon University
Director of Studies Andy Hall
Second Supervisor Paul Swinton
Additional Supervisor Kay Cooper

Health Sciences
Doctor of Philosophy [PhD]

Level Doctor of Philosophy [PhD]
Student LAURA STEWART
Status Current
Part Time Yes
Years 2012 - 2024
Project Title An evaluation of the impact of a 12 week exercise referral scheme on inactive individuals seeking healthcare treatment for one or more low to moderate risk medical conditions
Awarding Institution Robert Gordon University
Director of Studies Paul Swinton
Additional Supervisor Kay Cooper

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

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 - 2025
Project Title Practitioner Considerations for the Facilitation of the Physical Journey to Professionalism for Elite Youth Soccer Players in Scotland
Awarding Institution Robert Gordon University
Second Supervisor 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

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

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

Health Sciences
Doctor of Philosophy [PhD]

Level Doctor of Philosophy [PhD]
Student Ms MAAME AMA OWUSUAA-ASANTE
Status Complete
Years 2020 - 2024
Project Title Lived Experiences of People who are Dependent on Tramadol in Ghana - A Phenomenological Qualitative Study
Awarding Institution Robert Gordon University
Director of Studies Esther Idehen
Additional Supervisor Kay Cooper

Physiotherapy
Doctor of Physiotherapy [DPT]

Level Doctor of Physiotherapy [DPT]
Student LAURA KROMREY
Status Complete
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
Thesis Exploring recovery and rehabilitation experiences of adults with major and moderate non-neurological traumatic injuries in the north of Scotland.

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
Thesis An exploration of employment factors in working-age people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

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 - 2024
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
Additional Supervisor Gary Spolander

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
Thesis Feasibility and acceptability of a multi-components intervention (PDConnect) to support physical activity in people living with Parkinson's: a mixed methods study.