Ms Alison Seymour
Pennaeth Proffesiynol: Therapi Galwedigaethol
Trosolwyg
Research Interests
- Currently undertaking research into the effects of group dynamics within Problem Based Learning groups.
- Have presented nationally regarding occupational therapy and forensic psychiatry and occupational therapy and eating disorder services.
Cyhoeddiad
2022
- Rowlands, R. and Seymour, A. 2022. The experiences of social care community occupational therapists in Wales of addressing obesity in the adult population. World Federation of Occupational Therapists Bulletin (10.1080/14473828.2022.2104516)
2021
- Vaughan-Horrocks, H., Reagon, C. and Seymour, A. 2021. The experiences of veterans with mental health problems participating in an occupational therapy and resilience workshop intervention: an exploratory study. British Journal of Occupational Therapy 84(9), pp. 531-540. (10.1177/0308022620977818)
2017
- Seymour, A. 2017. One size doesn't fit all: the nature and context of the therapeutic relationship in the treatment of adults with anorexia nervosa: a grounded theory study. PhD Thesis, Cardiff University.
2013
- Seymour, A. 2013. A qualitative investigation into how problem-based learning impacts on the development of team-working skills in occupational therapy students. Journal of Further and Higher Education 37(1), pp. 1-20. (10.1080/0309877X.2011.643774)
2012
- Boniface, G. and Seymour, A. eds. 2012. Using occupational therapy theory in practice. Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell.
- Boniface, G., Seymour, A., Polglase, T., Lawrie, C. and Clarke, M. L. 2012. Exploring the Nature of Peer and Academic Supervision on a Role - Emerging Placement. British Journal of Occupational Therapy 75(4), pp. 296-201.
2010
- Seymour, A. 2010. Managing group dynamics and developing team working in problem-based learning. In: Clouston, T. J. et al. eds. Problem-Based Learning in Health and Social Care. Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell, pp. 67-78.
- Westcott, L. P., Seymour, A. and Roberts, S. 2010. Developing problem-based learning curricula. In: Clouston, T. J. et al. eds. Problem-Based Learning in Health and Social Care. Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell, pp. 35-50., (10.1002/9781444320541.ch4)
Adrannau llyfrau
- Seymour, A. 2010. Managing group dynamics and developing team working in problem-based learning. In: Clouston, T. J. et al. eds. Problem-Based Learning in Health and Social Care. Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell, pp. 67-78.
- Westcott, L. P., Seymour, A. and Roberts, S. 2010. Developing problem-based learning curricula. In: Clouston, T. J. et al. eds. Problem-Based Learning in Health and Social Care. Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell, pp. 35-50., (10.1002/9781444320541.ch4)
Erthyglau
- Rowlands, R. and Seymour, A. 2022. The experiences of social care community occupational therapists in Wales of addressing obesity in the adult population. World Federation of Occupational Therapists Bulletin (10.1080/14473828.2022.2104516)
- Vaughan-Horrocks, H., Reagon, C. and Seymour, A. 2021. The experiences of veterans with mental health problems participating in an occupational therapy and resilience workshop intervention: an exploratory study. British Journal of Occupational Therapy 84(9), pp. 531-540. (10.1177/0308022620977818)
- Seymour, A. 2013. A qualitative investigation into how problem-based learning impacts on the development of team-working skills in occupational therapy students. Journal of Further and Higher Education 37(1), pp. 1-20. (10.1080/0309877X.2011.643774)
- Boniface, G., Seymour, A., Polglase, T., Lawrie, C. and Clarke, M. L. 2012. Exploring the Nature of Peer and Academic Supervision on a Role - Emerging Placement. British Journal of Occupational Therapy 75(4), pp. 296-201.
Gosodiad
- Seymour, A. 2017. One size doesn't fit all: the nature and context of the therapeutic relationship in the treatment of adults with anorexia nervosa: a grounded theory study. PhD Thesis, Cardiff University.
Llyfrau
- Boniface, G. and Seymour, A. eds. 2012. Using occupational therapy theory in practice. Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell.
Ymchwil
I have undertaken research into the effects of group dynamics within PBL groups on the learning experience of the student. This was further developed into looking at how working in PBL groups develops team working skills for professional practice.
I am also co- researcher on an action research project currently working with occupational therapists in Swansea who are introducing a model of practice into their mental health service.
My PhD research will use a constructivist grounded theory methodology to investigate the nature and process of the therapeutic relationship between people with an eating disorder and their therapists. I am also undertaking a small scale evaluation into the role of occupational therapists in Tier 3 eating disorder services in Wales.
Bywgraffiad
Deuthum i fyd addysg yn dilyn gyrfa ugain mlynedd fel therapydd galwedigaethol iechyd meddwl sy'n gweithio yn y GIG a'r gwasanaeth carchardai. Dechreuais fel darlithydd/ymarferydd i ddechrau ond ymunais â'r Adran Therapi Galwedigaethol yn llawn amser ym mis Rhagfyr 2004. Rwy'n gweithio'n llawn amser ar y Diploma Ôl-raddedig mewn Therapi Galwedigaethol yn Nhŷ Dewi Sant a hefyd yn cyfrannu at y rhaglen BSc llawn amser.
Rwyf hefyd yn fyfyriwr PhD rhan amser ym Mhrifysgol Caerdydd. Bydd fy ymchwil yn defnyddio methodoleg theori adeiladol i ymchwilio i natur a phroses y berthynas therapiwtig rhwng pobl ag anhwylder bwyta a'u therapyddion.
Rwy'n parhau â'm diddordeb mewn iechyd meddwl trwy fod yn aelod o Adran Arbenigol y Coleg Therapyddion Galwedigaethol (Iechyd Meddwl) ac ymgymryd â rôl adolygydd cymheiriaid ar gyfer eu cyhoeddi.