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Ms Alison Seymour
Professional Head: Occupational Therapy
Overview
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.
Publication
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)
Articles
- 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.
Book sections
- 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)
Books
- Boniface, G. and Seymour, A. eds. 2012. Using occupational therapy theory in practice. Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell.
Thesis
- 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.
Research
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.
Biography
I came into education following a twenty year career as a mental health occupational therapist working in the NHS and prison service. I initially started as a lecturer/practitioner but joined the Occupational Therapy Department full time in December 2004. I work full time on the Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Therapy based at Ty Dewi Sant and also input into the full time BSc programme.
I am also a part time PhD student at Cardiff University. My 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 continue my interest in mental health through being a member of the College of Occupational Therapists Specialist Section (Mental Health) and undertaking the role of peer reviewer for their publication.