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Dr Rachel McNamara
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Timau a rolau for Rachel McNamara
Cyfarwyddwr Treialon Iechyd a Lles Ymennydd a Phrif Gymrawd Ymchwil
Trosolwyg
Rwy'n Seicolegydd Siartredig a methodolegydd treialon, sydd â phrofiad mewn datblygu a chyflwyno ystod eang o ymyriadau therapiwtig a chefnogol, gyda ffocws ar niwroddatblygiad (anabledd deallusol ac awtistiaeth) ac iechyd meddwl (gan gynnwys anhwylder straen ôl-drawmatig, seicosis, ac iechyd meddwl plant a phobl ifanc).
Fi yw Cyfarwyddwr yr Is-adran Iechyd a Lles yr Ymennydd yn y Ganolfan Ymchwil Treialon (CTR). Fel adran, rydym yn dylunio ac yn cynnal treialon ac ymchwil o ansawdd uchel arall i hyrwyddo ymyriadau sy'n seiliedig ar dystiolaeth ar gyfer iechyd yr ymennydd a lles meddyliol trwy gydol oes.
Cyhoeddiad
2026
- Saxena, A. et al., 2026. Everolimus for the treatment of neuropsychological deficits in tuberous sclerosis complex: findings from the TRON multicentre randomised controlled trial. Journal of Medical Genetics (10.1136/jmg-2026-111529)
- Randell, E. et al. 2026. Watch me play!: results of a feasibility study of a remotely delivered intervention to promote mental health resilience for children (age 0–8 years) across UK early years and children’s services. BJPsych Open 12 (4) e171. (10.1192/bjo.2026.12028)
- Totsika, V. et al., 2026. A feasibility randomised trial of remotely delivered Video Interaction Guidance for parents of children with intellectual disability referred to specialist mental health services. Pilot and Feasibility Studies 12 50. (10.1186/s40814-026-01800-2)
- Foscarini-Craggs, P. et al. 2026. Working with underrepresented groups: lessons from the SCHEMA trial. Trials 27 (1) 146. (10.1186/s13063-026-09560-3)
2025
- Glarou, E. et al. 2025. Building rapport in occupational therapy with autistic children: A discourse analytical study. SSM - Qualitative Research in Health 8 100611. (10.1016/j.ssmqr.2025.100611)
- Williams, H. et al. 2025. What single-session interventions are used for mental health care in children and young people aged up to 25 years, how are they implemented and what methods have been used to evaluate them? A scoping review protocol. (10.17605/OSF.IO/VBEA2)
- Toogood, S. et al., 2025. Establishing the feasibility of a large scale RCT of Positive Behavioural and Active Support (PBAS): a digital technology for supported living services in learning disability. NIHR Open Research 5 60. (10.3310/nihropenres.13874.1)
- Condie, J. et al. 2025. Statistical and health economic analysis plan for a secure care hospital evaluation of manualised (interpersonal) art-psychotherapy: the SCHEMA randomized controlled trial. Trials 26 (1) 227. (10.1186/s13063-025-08934-3)
- Totsika, V. et al., 2025. Mapping the pathway and support offered to children with an intellectual disability referred to specialist mental health services in the UK.. BJPsych Bulletin 49 (3), pp.157-162. (10.1192/bjb.2024.63)
- Rice, F. et al. 2025. Skills for adolescent WELLbeing (SWELL): protocol for a preventive effectiveness randomised controlled trial for young people at high-familial risk of depression with treatment optimisation for parents with depression at study entry comparing online group cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with treatment as usual. BMJ Open 15 e100692. (10.1136/bmjopen-2025-100692)
- Hackett, S. S. et al., 2025. Secure care (forensic) hospital evaluation of manualised interpersonal art-psychotherapy (SCHEMA): A randomised controlled trial protocol. NIHR Open Research 5 21. (10.3310/nihropenres.13801.2)
- Hackett, S. S. et al., 2025. Secure care hospital evaluation of manualised interpersonal art-psychotherapy (SCHEMA): A randomised controlled trial protocol [version 1; peer review: 2 approved]. NIHR Open Research 5 21. (10.3310/nihropenres.13801.1)
2024
- Stenfert Kroese, B. et al., 2024. Emotional literacy programme in special schools for children with a learning disability in England: the ZF-SEND feasibility RCT. Public Health Research 12 (15)(10.3310/JTJY8001)
- Kohn, C. et al., 2024. Remotely delivered video interaction guidance for families of children with an intellectual disability referred to specialist mental health services: protocol for a feasibility randomized controlled trial. JMIR Research Protocols 13 e54619. (10.2196/54619)
- Randell, E. et al. 2024. Watch Me Play! A pilot feasibility study of a remotely- delivered intervention to promote mental health resilience for children (aged 0-8) across UK early years and children's services.. Project Report.Foundations.
- Gray, K. M. et al., 2024. Specific phobias in children with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities: SPIRIT, an adaptation and feasibility study. Health Technology Assessment 28 (64)(10.3310/LRWD7852)
- Langdon, P. E. et al., 2024. Behavioural interventions to treat anxiety in adults with autism and moderate to severe intellectual disabilities: the BEAMS-ID feasibility study. Health Technology Assessment 28 (72), pp.1-147. (10.3310/mwtq5721)
- Langdon, P. E. et al., 2024. Behavioural interventions to treat anxiety in adults with autism and moderate to severe intellectual disabilities: The BEAMS ‐ ID feasibility study. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities 37 (5) e13282. (10.1111/jar.13282)
- Randell, E. et al. 2024. Watch Me Play!: protocol for a feasibility study of a remotely delivered intervention to promote mental health resilience for children (ages 0–8) across UK early years and children’s services. Pilot and Feasibility Studies 10 (1) 55. (10.1186/s40814-024-01491-7)
- Randell, E. et al. 2024. Exploring critical intervention features and trial processes in the evaluation of sensory integration therapy for autistic children. BMC Trials 25 (1) 131. (10.1186/s13063-024-07957-6)
- Scior, K. et al., 2024. Digital adaptation of the Standing up for Myself intervention in young people and adults with intellectual disabilities: the STORM feasibility study. Project Report.[Online].National Institute for Health Research. Available at: https://doi.org/10.3310/NCBU6224.
2023
- Bisson, J. et al. 2023. Pragmatic randomised controlled trial of guided self-help versus individual cognitive behavioural therapy with a trauma focus for post-traumatic stress disorder (RAPID). Health Technology Assessment 27 26. (10.3310/YTQW8336)
- Simon, N. et al. 2023. The acceptability of a guided internet-based trauma-focused self-help programme (Spring) for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). European Journal of Psychotraumatology 14 (2) 2212554.
- Bevan-Jones, R. et al. 2023. Further development and feasibility randomised controlled trial of a digital programme for adolescent depression, MoodHwb: study protocol. BMJ Open 13 (6) e070369. (10.1136/bmjopen-2022-070369)
- Richardson, L. et al., 2023. Standing up for Myself (STORM): Adapting and piloting a web-delivered psychosocial group intervention for people with intellectual disabilities. Research in Developmental Disabilities 137 104496. (10.1016/j.ridd.2023.104496)
2022
- Milosevic, S. et al. 2022. Understanding the support experiences of families of children with autism and sensory processing difficulties: A qualitative study.. Health Expectations 25 (3), pp.1118-1130. (10.1111/hex.13465)
- Bisson, J. I. et al. 2022. Guided, internet based, cognitive behavioural therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder: pragmatic, multicentre, randomised controlled non-inferiority trial (RAPID). BMJ 377 e069405. (10.1136/bmj-2021-069405)
- Randell, E. et al. 2022. Sensory integration therapy for children with autism and sensory processing difficulties: the SenITA RCT. Health Technology Assessment 26 (29)(10.3310/TQGE0020)
- Randell, E. , McNamara, R. and Busse, M. 2022. Process evaluation in intellectual disability research: A case study and the need for adaptation of frameworks. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities 35 (1), pp.188-195. (10.1111/jar.12938)
2021
- Coulman, E. et al. 2021. Early positive approaches to support (E-PAtS) for families of young children with intellectual disability: a feasibility randomised controlled trial. Frontiers in Psychiatry 12 729129. (10.3389/fpsyt.2021.729129)
- Subramanian, L. et al. 2021. Neurofeedback training versus treatment-as-usual for alcohol dependence: results of an early-phase randomized controlled trial and neuroimaging correlates. European Addiction Research 27 (5), pp.381-394. (10.1159/000513448)
- Direito, B. et al., 2021. Training the social brain: clinical and neural effects of an 8-week real-time functional magnetic resonance imaging neurofeedback Phase IIa clinical trial in autism. Autism 25 (6), pp.1746-1760. (10.1177/13623613211002052)
2020
- Hackett, S. S. et al., 2020. A randomised controlled feasibility study of interpersonal art psychotherapy for the treatment of aggression in people with intellectual disabilities in secure care. Pilot and Feasibility Studies 6 (1) 180. (10.1186/s40814-020-00703-0)
- Taylor, P. J. et al. 2020. A randomised controlled trial of a Group psychological intervention to increase locus of control for alcohol consumption among Alcohol-Misusing Short-term (male) Prisoners (GASP). Addiction 115 (10), pp.1844-1854. (10.1111/add.15006)
- Coulman, E. et al. 2020. The Early Positive Approaches to Support (E-PAtS) study: study protocol for a feasibility cluster randomised controlled trial of a group programme (E-PAtS) for family caregivers of young children with intellectual disability. Pilot and Feasibility Studies 6 (1) 147. (10.1186/s40814-020-00689-9)
- McNamara, R. and Smith, A. P. 2020. Combined effects of fatigue indicators on the health and wellbeing of workers in the offshore oil industry. Journal of Health and Medical Sciences 3 (3), pp.270-276. (10.31014/aior.1994.03.03.122)
- Wellens, B. et al. 2020. Combined effects of occupational noise exposure and shiftwork on performance tasks in a seafaring population. International Journal of Humanities Social Sciences and Education 7 (7), pp.150-156. (10.20431/2349-0381.0707017)
- McNamara, R. , Wellens, B. and Smith, A. 2020. Combined effects of occupational hazards: The impact of combined stressors on health and work performance. Journal of Health and Medical Sciences 3 (2), pp.200-207. (10.31014/aior.1994.03.02.116)
2019
- Drew, C. J. G. et al. 2019. A protocol for a randomised controlled, double-blind feasibility trial investigating fluoxetine treatment in improving memory and learning impairments in patients with mesial temporal lobe epilepsy: Fluoxetine, Learning and Memory in Epilepsy (FLAME trial). Pilot and Feasibility Studies 5 (1) 87. (10.1186/s40814-019-0474-x)
- Randell, E. et al. 2019. Sensory integration therapy versus usual care for sensory processing difficulties in autism spectrum disorder in children: study protocol for a pragmatic randomised controlled trial.. Trials 20 113. (10.1186/s13063-019-3205-y)
- Flynn, S. et al., 2019. Who’s challenging who?: A co-produced approach for training staff in learning disability services about challenging behaviour. Tizard Learning Disability Review 24 (4), pp.192-199. (10.1108/TLDR-03-2019-0013)
2018
- Flynn, S. et al., 2018. Is the amount of exposure to aggressive challenging behaviour related to staff work-related 14 well-being in intellectual disability services? Evidence from a clustered research design.. Research in Developmental Disabilities 81 , pp.155-161. (10.1016/j.ridd.2018.04.006)
- Hastings, R. et al., 2018. Who’s challenging who training for staff empathy towards adults with challenging behaviour: cluster randomised controlled trial. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research 62 (9), pp.798-813. (10.1111/jir.12536)
- Amaral, C. et al., 2018. A feasibility clinical trial to improve social attention in Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) using a brain computer interface. Frontiers in Neuroscience 12 477. (10.3389/fnins.2018.00477)
- Vereenooghe, L. et al., 2018. Interventions for mental health problems in children and adults with severe intellectual disabilities: a systematic review. BMJ Open 8 (6) e021911. (10.1136/bmjopen-2018-021911)
- Randell, E. et al. 2018. Current practices in clinical neurofeedback with functional MRI—Analysis of a survey using the TIDieR checklist. European Psychiatry 50 , pp.28-33. (10.1016/j.eurpsy.2017.10.011)
- Nollett, C. et al. 2018. Pragmatic RAndomised controlled trial of a trauma-focused guided self-help Programme versus InDividual trauma-focused cognitive Behavioural therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder (RAPID): trial protocol. BMC Psychiatry 18 (1) 77. (10.1186/s12888-018-1665-3)
2017
- Randell, E. et al. 2017. Effectiveness of the ‘Who’s Challenging Who’ support staff training intervention to improve attitudes and empathy towards adults with intellectual disability and challenging behaviours: study protocol for a cluster randomised controlled trial.. Trials 18 460. (10.1186/s13063-017-2175-1)
- Copeland, L. et al. 2017. Measurement of side effects of anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) in adults with intellectual disability: A systematic review. Seizure - European Journal of Epilepsy 51 , pp.61-73. (10.1016/j.seizure.2017.07.013)
- Flynn, S. et al., 2017. Measurement tools for mental health problems and mental well-being in people with severe or profound intellectual disabilities: A systematic review. Clinical Psychology Review 57 , pp.32-44. (10.1016/j.cpr.2017.08.006)
- McNamara, R. et al. 2017. A pilot randomised controlled trial of community-led ANtipsychotic Drug REduction for Adults with Learning Disabilities. Project Report.[Online].Health Technology Assessment. Available at: https://doi.org/10.3310/hta21470.
- Copeland, L. et al. 2017. The development of a coding system to code planning talk within motivational interviewing. Patient Education and Counseling 100 (2), pp.313-319. (10.1016/j.pec.2016.09.003)
2016
- Cox, W. et al. 2016. Neurofeedback training for alcohol dependence versus treatment as usual: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials 17 (1), pp.480. (10.1186/s13063-016-1607-7)
- Randell, E. et al. 2016. The use of everolimus in the treatment of neurocognitive problems in tuberous sclerosis (TRON): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial. Trials 17 398. (10.1186/s13063-016-1446-6)
- Moriarty, Y. et al. 2016. Contextual and personal factors impact on intervention delivery in the GASP (Groups for Alcohol-misusing Short-term Prisoners) trial. Presented at: 12th UKSBM Annual Scientific Meeting: Complex interventions in a complex world: applications of Behavioural Medicine Cardiff, UK 1-2 December 2016.
2015
- Randell, E. et al. 2015. Challenges of a community based pragmatic, randomised controlled trial of weight loss maintenance. BMC Research Notes 8 (1) 802. (10.1186/s13104-015-1791-7)
- Moriarty, Y. et al. 2015. Developing a process evaluation model in the GASP (groups for alcohol-misusing short-term prisoners) trial. Trials 16 (S2), pp.9. (10.1186/1745-6215-16-S2-P9)
- Simpson, S. A. et al., 2015. A feasibility randomised controlled trial of a motivational interviewing-based intervention for weight loss maintenance in adults. Health Technology Assessment 19 (50)(10.3310/hta19500)
- Copeland, L. et al. 2015. Mechanisms of change within motivational interviewing in relation to health behaviors outcomes: a systematic review. Patient Education and Counseling 98 (4), pp.401-411. (10.1016/j.pec.2014.11.022)
- Lowes, L. M. et al. 2015. The experience of living with Type 1 Diabetes and attending clinic from the perception of children, adolescents and carers: Analysis of qualitative data from the DEPICTED study. Journal of Pediatric Nursing 30 (1), pp.54-62. (10.1016/j.pedn.2014.09.006)
- Smith, A. P. and McNamara, R. 2015. The combined effects of occupational stressors on health and wellbeing in the offshore oil industry. In: Contemporary Ergonomics and Human Factors 2015: Proceedings of the International Conference on Ergonomics & Human Factors 2015, Daventry, Northamptonshire, UK, 13-16 April 2015. Translated from the original by S. Sharples , S. Shorrock and P. Waterson Contemporary Ergonomics Taylor & Francis. , pp.423-429.
2012
- Robling, M. R. et al. 2012. The effect of the Talking Diabetes consulting skills intervention on glycaemic control and quality of life in children with type 1 diabetes: cluster randomised controlled trial (DEPICTED study). British Medical Journal 344 e2359. (10.1136/bmj.e2359)
- McNamara, R. , Simpson, S. A. and Shaw, C. 2012. Wie lässt sich eine erreichte Gewichtsreduktion am besten erhalten? [How can successful weight reduction be maintained the best?]. Praxis 101 (8), pp.539-543. (10.1024/1661-8157/a000906)
2011
- Gregory, J. W. et al. 2011. Development and evaluation by a cluster randomised trial of a psychosocial intervention in children and teenagers experiencing diabetes: The DEPICTED study. Health Technology Assessment 15 (29), pp.1-202. (10.3310/hta15290)
- Smith, A. P. , McNamara, R. and Wellens, B. T. 2011. A holistic approach to stress and well-being. Part 3: Combined effects of job characteristics on stress and other outcomes. Occupational Health [At Work] 8 (2), pp.34-35.
2010
- McNamara, R. et al. 2010. Development and evaluation of a psychosocial intervention for children and teenagers experiencing diabetes (DEPICTED): a protocoal for a cluster randomised controlled trial of the effectiveness of a communication skills training programme for healthcare professionals working with young people with type 1 diabetes. BMC Health Services Research 10 (36)(10.1186/1472-6963-10-36)
2009
- Shaw, C. et al., 2009. Systematic review of respite care in the frail elderly. Health Technology Assessment 13 (20), pp.1-246. (10.3310/hta13200)
2008
- McNamara, R. 2008. Combined and selective effects of environmental and psychosocial workplace hazards: associations with health and well-being in public sector employees. PhD Thesis , Cardiff University.
- Wadsworth, E. J. K. et al. 2008. Fatigue and health in a seafaring population. Occupational Medicine 58 (3), pp.198-204. (10.1093/occmed/kqn008)
2006
- Wadsworth, E. J. K. et al. 2006. Patterns of fatigue among seafarers during a tour of duty. American Journal of Industrial Medicine 49 (10), pp.836-844. (10.1002/ajim.20381)
2005
- Allen, P. H. et al. 2005. It's not all plain sailing. Port turn-arounds and seafarers' fatigue: A case study. Presented at: Contemporary Ergonomics 2005 Hatfield, UK 5-7 April 2005. Published in: Bust, P. D. and McCabe, P. T. eds. Contemporary Ergonomics 2005. London: Taylor & Francis. , pp.563-567.
- McNamara, R. et al. 2005. Fatigue at sea: amendments to working time directives and management guidelines. Presented at: Contemporary Ergonomics 2005 Hatfield, UK 5-7 April 2005. Published in: Bust, P. D. and McCabe, P. T. eds. Contemporary Ergonomics 2005. London: Taylor & Francis. , pp.568-572.
- Wellens, B. T. et al. 2005. Collisions and collision risk awareness at sea: Data from a variety of seafarers. Presented at: Contemporary Ergonomics 2005 Hatfield, UK 5-7 April 2005. Published in: Bust, P. D. and McCabe, P. T. eds. Contemporary Ergonomics 2005. London: Taylor & Francis. , pp.573-577.
2004
- Smith, A. P. , McNamara, R. L. and Wellens, B. T. 2004. Combined effects of occupational health hazards. Research Report Vol. 287HSE Books.
Adrannau llyfrau
- Smith, A. P. and McNamara, R. 2015. The combined effects of occupational stressors on health and wellbeing in the offshore oil industry. In: Contemporary Ergonomics and Human Factors 2015: Proceedings of the International Conference on Ergonomics & Human Factors 2015, Daventry, Northamptonshire, UK, 13-16 April 2015. Translated from the original by S. Sharples , S. Shorrock and P. Waterson Contemporary Ergonomics Taylor & Francis. , pp.423-429.
Cynadleddau
- Moriarty, Y. et al. 2016. Contextual and personal factors impact on intervention delivery in the GASP (Groups for Alcohol-misusing Short-term Prisoners) trial. Presented at: 12th UKSBM Annual Scientific Meeting: Complex interventions in a complex world: applications of Behavioural Medicine Cardiff, UK 1-2 December 2016.
- Allen, P. H. et al. 2005. It's not all plain sailing. Port turn-arounds and seafarers' fatigue: A case study. Presented at: Contemporary Ergonomics 2005 Hatfield, UK 5-7 April 2005. Published in: Bust, P. D. and McCabe, P. T. eds. Contemporary Ergonomics 2005. London: Taylor & Francis. , pp.563-567.
- McNamara, R. et al. 2005. Fatigue at sea: amendments to working time directives and management guidelines. Presented at: Contemporary Ergonomics 2005 Hatfield, UK 5-7 April 2005. Published in: Bust, P. D. and McCabe, P. T. eds. Contemporary Ergonomics 2005. London: Taylor & Francis. , pp.568-572.
- Wellens, B. T. et al. 2005. Collisions and collision risk awareness at sea: Data from a variety of seafarers. Presented at: Contemporary Ergonomics 2005 Hatfield, UK 5-7 April 2005. Published in: Bust, P. D. and McCabe, P. T. eds. Contemporary Ergonomics 2005. London: Taylor & Francis. , pp.573-577.
Erthyglau
- Saxena, A. et al., 2026. Everolimus for the treatment of neuropsychological deficits in tuberous sclerosis complex: findings from the TRON multicentre randomised controlled trial. Journal of Medical Genetics (10.1136/jmg-2026-111529)
- Randell, E. et al. 2026. Watch me play!: results of a feasibility study of a remotely delivered intervention to promote mental health resilience for children (age 0–8 years) across UK early years and children’s services. BJPsych Open 12 (4) e171. (10.1192/bjo.2026.12028)
- Totsika, V. et al., 2026. A feasibility randomised trial of remotely delivered Video Interaction Guidance for parents of children with intellectual disability referred to specialist mental health services. Pilot and Feasibility Studies 12 50. (10.1186/s40814-026-01800-2)
- Foscarini-Craggs, P. et al. 2026. Working with underrepresented groups: lessons from the SCHEMA trial. Trials 27 (1) 146. (10.1186/s13063-026-09560-3)
- Glarou, E. et al. 2025. Building rapport in occupational therapy with autistic children: A discourse analytical study. SSM - Qualitative Research in Health 8 100611. (10.1016/j.ssmqr.2025.100611)
- Williams, H. et al. 2025. What single-session interventions are used for mental health care in children and young people aged up to 25 years, how are they implemented and what methods have been used to evaluate them? A scoping review protocol. (10.17605/OSF.IO/VBEA2)
- Toogood, S. et al., 2025. Establishing the feasibility of a large scale RCT of Positive Behavioural and Active Support (PBAS): a digital technology for supported living services in learning disability. NIHR Open Research 5 60. (10.3310/nihropenres.13874.1)
- Condie, J. et al. 2025. Statistical and health economic analysis plan for a secure care hospital evaluation of manualised (interpersonal) art-psychotherapy: the SCHEMA randomized controlled trial. Trials 26 (1) 227. (10.1186/s13063-025-08934-3)
- Totsika, V. et al., 2025. Mapping the pathway and support offered to children with an intellectual disability referred to specialist mental health services in the UK.. BJPsych Bulletin 49 (3), pp.157-162. (10.1192/bjb.2024.63)
- Rice, F. et al. 2025. Skills for adolescent WELLbeing (SWELL): protocol for a preventive effectiveness randomised controlled trial for young people at high-familial risk of depression with treatment optimisation for parents with depression at study entry comparing online group cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with treatment as usual. BMJ Open 15 e100692. (10.1136/bmjopen-2025-100692)
- Hackett, S. S. et al., 2025. Secure care (forensic) hospital evaluation of manualised interpersonal art-psychotherapy (SCHEMA): A randomised controlled trial protocol. NIHR Open Research 5 21. (10.3310/nihropenres.13801.2)
- Hackett, S. S. et al., 2025. Secure care hospital evaluation of manualised interpersonal art-psychotherapy (SCHEMA): A randomised controlled trial protocol [version 1; peer review: 2 approved]. NIHR Open Research 5 21. (10.3310/nihropenres.13801.1)
- Stenfert Kroese, B. et al., 2024. Emotional literacy programme in special schools for children with a learning disability in England: the ZF-SEND feasibility RCT. Public Health Research 12 (15)(10.3310/JTJY8001)
- Kohn, C. et al., 2024. Remotely delivered video interaction guidance for families of children with an intellectual disability referred to specialist mental health services: protocol for a feasibility randomized controlled trial. JMIR Research Protocols 13 e54619. (10.2196/54619)
- Gray, K. M. et al., 2024. Specific phobias in children with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities: SPIRIT, an adaptation and feasibility study. Health Technology Assessment 28 (64)(10.3310/LRWD7852)
- Langdon, P. E. et al., 2024. Behavioural interventions to treat anxiety in adults with autism and moderate to severe intellectual disabilities: the BEAMS-ID feasibility study. Health Technology Assessment 28 (72), pp.1-147. (10.3310/mwtq5721)
- Langdon, P. E. et al., 2024. Behavioural interventions to treat anxiety in adults with autism and moderate to severe intellectual disabilities: The BEAMS ‐ ID feasibility study. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities 37 (5) e13282. (10.1111/jar.13282)
- Randell, E. et al. 2024. Watch Me Play!: protocol for a feasibility study of a remotely delivered intervention to promote mental health resilience for children (ages 0–8) across UK early years and children’s services. Pilot and Feasibility Studies 10 (1) 55. (10.1186/s40814-024-01491-7)
- Randell, E. et al. 2024. Exploring critical intervention features and trial processes in the evaluation of sensory integration therapy for autistic children. BMC Trials 25 (1) 131. (10.1186/s13063-024-07957-6)
- Bisson, J. et al. 2023. Pragmatic randomised controlled trial of guided self-help versus individual cognitive behavioural therapy with a trauma focus for post-traumatic stress disorder (RAPID). Health Technology Assessment 27 26. (10.3310/YTQW8336)
- Simon, N. et al. 2023. The acceptability of a guided internet-based trauma-focused self-help programme (Spring) for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). European Journal of Psychotraumatology 14 (2) 2212554.
- Bevan-Jones, R. et al. 2023. Further development and feasibility randomised controlled trial of a digital programme for adolescent depression, MoodHwb: study protocol. BMJ Open 13 (6) e070369. (10.1136/bmjopen-2022-070369)
- Richardson, L. et al., 2023. Standing up for Myself (STORM): Adapting and piloting a web-delivered psychosocial group intervention for people with intellectual disabilities. Research in Developmental Disabilities 137 104496. (10.1016/j.ridd.2023.104496)
- Milosevic, S. et al. 2022. Understanding the support experiences of families of children with autism and sensory processing difficulties: A qualitative study.. Health Expectations 25 (3), pp.1118-1130. (10.1111/hex.13465)
- Bisson, J. I. et al. 2022. Guided, internet based, cognitive behavioural therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder: pragmatic, multicentre, randomised controlled non-inferiority trial (RAPID). BMJ 377 e069405. (10.1136/bmj-2021-069405)
- Randell, E. et al. 2022. Sensory integration therapy for children with autism and sensory processing difficulties: the SenITA RCT. Health Technology Assessment 26 (29)(10.3310/TQGE0020)
- Randell, E. , McNamara, R. and Busse, M. 2022. Process evaluation in intellectual disability research: A case study and the need for adaptation of frameworks. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities 35 (1), pp.188-195. (10.1111/jar.12938)
- Coulman, E. et al. 2021. Early positive approaches to support (E-PAtS) for families of young children with intellectual disability: a feasibility randomised controlled trial. Frontiers in Psychiatry 12 729129. (10.3389/fpsyt.2021.729129)
- Subramanian, L. et al. 2021. Neurofeedback training versus treatment-as-usual for alcohol dependence: results of an early-phase randomized controlled trial and neuroimaging correlates. European Addiction Research 27 (5), pp.381-394. (10.1159/000513448)
- Direito, B. et al., 2021. Training the social brain: clinical and neural effects of an 8-week real-time functional magnetic resonance imaging neurofeedback Phase IIa clinical trial in autism. Autism 25 (6), pp.1746-1760. (10.1177/13623613211002052)
- Hackett, S. S. et al., 2020. A randomised controlled feasibility study of interpersonal art psychotherapy for the treatment of aggression in people with intellectual disabilities in secure care. Pilot and Feasibility Studies 6 (1) 180. (10.1186/s40814-020-00703-0)
- Taylor, P. J. et al. 2020. A randomised controlled trial of a Group psychological intervention to increase locus of control for alcohol consumption among Alcohol-Misusing Short-term (male) Prisoners (GASP). Addiction 115 (10), pp.1844-1854. (10.1111/add.15006)
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Gosodiad
- McNamara, R. 2008. Combined and selective effects of environmental and psychosocial workplace hazards: associations with health and well-being in public sector employees. PhD Thesis , Cardiff University.
Llyfrau
- Smith, A. P. , McNamara, R. L. and Wellens, B. T. 2004. Combined effects of occupational health hazards. Research Report Vol. 287HSE Books.
Monograffau
- Randell, E. et al. 2024. Watch Me Play! A pilot feasibility study of a remotely- delivered intervention to promote mental health resilience for children (aged 0-8) across UK early years and children's services.. Project Report.Foundations.
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Ymchwil
2020
Ymyriadau ymddygiadol i drin pryder mewn oedolion ag awtistiaeth a deallusol cymedrol i ddifrifol
anableddau (TRAWSTIAU – ID). NIHR HTA, £197,421 (Cyd-ymchwilydd).
Ffobiâu penodol mewn plant ag anableddau dysgu (SPIRIT): Astudiaeth addasu a dichonoldeb. NIHR HTA, £199,193 (Cyd-ymchwilydd).
2019
Ymyrraeth grŵp seicogymdeithasol STanding up fOR Myself (STORM) ar gyfer pobl ifanc ac oedolion
gydag anableddau deallusol: Astudiaeth ddichonoldeb. NIHR PHR, £623,805 (Cyd-ymchwilydd).
Astudiaeth ddichonoldeb ar hap o raglen llythrennedd emosiynol yn yr ysgol (Zippy's Friends) ar gyfer
Plant ag anableddau deallusol. NIHR PHR, £553,071 (Cyd-ymchwilydd).
2018
TAPERS: Trin Pryder i Ymlacio PrevEnt yn Schizophrenia (TAPERS) - treial dichonoldeb. Ymchwil i Gleifion a Budd Cyhoeddus Cymru £229,865 (Cyd-ymchwilydd).
2016
Dulliau Cadarnhaol Cynnar o Gymorth (E-PAtS ar gyfer teuluoedd plant ifanc ag anabledd deallusol: Astudiaeth Ddichonoldeb. NIHR HTA, £644 (Cyd-ymchwilydd).
RCT Pragmatig Therapi Integreiddio Synhwyraidd yn erbyn gofal arferol ar gyfer anawsterau prosesu synhwyraidd mewn Anhwylder Sbectrwm Awtistiaeth mewn plant: effaith ar anawsterau ymddygiadol, sgiliau addasol a chymdeithasu (SenITA). NIHR HTA, £1,193,553 (Prif Ymchwilydd).
Treial rheoledig Pragmatic RAndomised o raglen hunangymorth dan arweiniad sy'n canolbwyntio ar drawma yn erbyn Therapi Ymddygiad Gwybyddol Canolbwyntio ar Drawma Diriaethol ar gyfer anhwylder straen ôl-drawmatig (RAPID- TFCBT). NIHR HTA, £1,135,331 (Cyd-ymchwilydd).
2015
Cyllid seilwaith yr Uned Treialon Clinigol 2015-18. Ymchwil Iechyd a Gofal Cymru, £2.9m (Cyd-ymchwilydd).
Who's Challenging Who: Hap-dreial rheoledig clwstwr o ymyrraeth hyfforddi staff i wella agweddau staff cefnogi ac empathi tuag at oedolion ag anabledd dysgu ac ymddygiadau heriol. Ysgol Ymchwil Gofal Cymdeithasol NIHR, £303,392 (Cyd-ymchwilydd).
2014
Adnabod triniaeth Sgîl-effeithiau mewn oedolion ag Anabledd Deallusol ac Epilepsi: Datblygu Mesur Canlyniadau a Adroddir gan Gleifion ar gyfer nodi sgîl-effeithiau Cyffuriau Gwrth-Epileptig (SIDE-PRO). Epilepsy Research UK, £97,924 (Prif Ymchwilydd).
2012
Lleihau cyffuriau gwrthseicotig mewn gofal sylfaenol ar gyfer oedolion ag anableddau dysgu. Treial dwbl-ddall a reolir gan placebo ar hap (ANDREA-LD). Rhaglen Asesu Technoleg Iechyd NIHR, £1,445,854 (Cyd-ymchwilydd).
2011
Astudiaeth ar hap, dall dwbl, a reolir gan placebo, o Everolimus wrth drin problemau niwrowybyddol mewn sglerosis tiwbaidd (TRON). Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK, £353k (Cyd-ymchwilydd).
Addysgu
Rwy'n arholwr allanol ar gyfer MSc mewn Treialon Clinigol yn Ysgol Hylendid a Meddygaeth Drofannol Llundain.
Bywgraffiad
Addysg a chymwysterau:
- PhD Seicoleg Alwedigaethol/Iechyd, Prifysgol Caerdydd, 2008
- MSc Seicoleg Galwedigaethol, Prifysgol Caerdydd, 1998
- Bsc (Anrh) Seicoleg, Prifysgol Caerdydd, 1997 (2:1)
Anrhydeddau a dyfarniadau
- Pyschologist siartredig, Cymdeithas Seicolegol Prydain, 2016
- Cymrawd Cyswllt, Cymdeithas Seicolegol Prydain, 2016
Aelodaethau proffesiynol
- Cymdeithas Meddygaeth Ymddygiadol y DU: Aelod o'r Pwyllgor Gweithredol 2017-2021
- Cymdeithas Pyscholegol Brydeinig: Aelod Graddedig ac Aelod o'r Is-adran Seicoleg Iechyd 2000-bresennol
Safleoedd academaidd blaenorol
- 2016 - 2019: Uwch Gymrawd Ymchwil / Pennaeth Rheoli Treialon, Canolfan Treialon Ymchwil, Prifysgol Caerdydd
- 2006 - 2016: Cymrawd Ymchwil / Uwch Reolwr Treialu, Uned Dreialon De-ddwyrain Cymru (SEWTU), Prifysgol Caerdydd
- 2005 - 2006: Cydymaith Ymchwil, Adran Gofal Sylfaenol ac Iechyd y Cyhoedd, Ysgol Meddygaeth, Prifysgol Caerdydd
- 2000 - 2005: Cyswllt Ymchwil, Canolfan Seicoleg Galwedigaethol ac Iechyd, Ysgol Seicoleg, Prifysgol Caerdydd
- 1999 - 2000: Cynorthwy-ydd Ymchwil, Canolfan Seicoleg Galwedigaethol ac Iechyd, Ysgol Seicoleg, Prifysgol Caerdydd
Pwyllgorau ac adolygu
- Cronfa Cymorth Strategol Sefydliadol Ymddiriedolaeth Wellcome (ISSF) Aelod o'r panel cydweithio
- adolygydd grant, NIHR
- adolygydd cyfnodolion, treialon, BMC Iechyd Cyhoeddus, Journal of Intellectual Disability Research
Meysydd goruchwyliaeth
Mae gen i ddiddordeb mewn goruchwylio myfyrwyr PhD ym meysydd:
- anabledd deallusol
- awtistiaeth
- Iechyd Meddwl
Myfyriwr PhD cyfredol:
Glarou, E: Cyfathrebu Amlbleidiol mewn Sesiynau Therapi. Cynllun PhD yr Ysgol Meddygaeth.
Contact Details
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+44 29206 87614
Neuadd Meirionnydd, Ysbyty Athrofaol Cymru, Parc y Mynydd Bychan, Caerdydd, CF14 4YS