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Academic Biography
Dr Jonathan Robinson is a Senior Lecturer in Research Methods at Teesside University. He came to work within the School of Health and Social Care following the completion of a BSc in Sports Therapy, an MSc in Physiotherapy, and a PhD in Rehabilitation. Jonathan was awarded a Doctoral Scholarship within the University in 2009 and his PhD thesis is titled ' The Effects of Exergaming Technology on Postural Sway, User-Acceptance and Flow Experience in People with Multiple Sclerosis'.
During his PhD Jonathan acted as a physiotherapy researcher on a number of research projects, investigating the effects of textured insoles in people with Multiple Sclerosis.
Jonathan teaches research methods and statistical analysis across a range of clinical programmes such as nursing, radiography and physiotherapy, from BSc to Doctoral degrees.
Jonathan has been the Postgraduate Tutor in the School of Health and Life Sciences since 2018 - and is responbille for processing PhD applications submitted to the School, as well as supporing current PhD students. Jonathan also sits on the Postgraduate Research Assessment Board.
Summary of Research Interests
Jonathan's research interests are based around the relatively new concept of exergaming – the use of computer gaming technology as an exercise or rehabilitation tool. Through the completion of his PhD, these interests have extended out to clinical groups; specifically, people with Multiple Sclerosis.
Specifically, these include:
- Exergaming
- Virtual rehabilitation
- Exercise in Multiple Sclerosis
- Balance Training
External positions
Postgraduate Tutor
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Virtual Reality for Rehabilitation: VR4LongCovid Rehab
Martin, D., Ryan, C., Harrison, S., Robinson, J. & Nixon, C.
1/03/21 → 30/09/23
Project: Research
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Developing an audit tool for mapping training for suicide and self-harm
Giles, E., Barker, J., Ramtohul, A., Fishburn, S., Robinson, J. & Hodgson, J.
1/03/21 → 30/06/21
Project: Research
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Rapid scoping review of evidence of best practice in the design and delivery of self-harm and suicide prevention training
Barker, J., Giles, E., Byrnes, K., Lilley, R., Fishburn, S., Ramtohul, A., McGeechan, G., Thompson, P., Robinson, J. & Hodgson, J.
22/09/20 → 19/02/21
Project: Research
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Rapid scoping review of evidence of best practice in the design and delivery of self-harm and suicide prevention training
Barker, J., Giles, E., Byrnes, K., Lilley, R., Fishburn, S., Ramtohul, A., McGeechan, G., Thompson, P., Robinson, J. & Hodgson, J., 19 Feb 2021, 97 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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Self-Harm and Suicide Prevention Training Audit Tool (SHSPAT) v1.0
Barker, J., Giles, E., Fishburn, S., Lilley, R., Ramtohul, A., Ngeyu, E. X., Hodgson, J. & Robinson, J., 2 Jul 2021, (Submitted) 11 p.Research output: Other contribution
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Self-Harm and Suicide Prevention Training Audit Tool (SHSPAT) v1.0 Auditors Manual
Barker, J., Giles, E., Fishburn, S., Lilley, R., Ramtohul, A., Ngeyu, E. X., Hodgson, J. & Robinson, J., 2 Jul 2021, (Submitted) 28 p.Research output: Other contribution
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The association between recently diagnosed cancer and incidence of falling in older adults: an exploratory study
Tough, D., Batterham, A., Loughran, K., Robinson, J., Dixon, J., Ryan, C., Wellburn, S. & Harrison, S., 18 Sep 2021, (Accepted/In press) In: Physiotherapy Practice and Research. p. 1-29Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The effect of sensory discrimination training on sensorimotor performance in individuals with central neurological conditions: a systematic review.
Taylor, S., McKenna, C., Kent, J., Robinson, J., Dixon, J., Jess, M-A. & Ryan, C., 15 May 2021, In: British Journal of Occupational Therapy.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Press / Media
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Playing on a Wii Fit could help MS sufferers
9/05/15
1 item of Media coverage
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Exergaming improves balance of people with Multiple Sclerosis
6/05/15
1 item of Media coverage
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Playing on a Wii Fit could help MS sufferers, North-East university researchers reveal
8/05/15
1 item of Media coverage
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Thesis
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The effects of exergaming technology on postural sway, user-acceptance and flow experience in people with multiple sclerosis
Author: Robinson, J., Mar 2015Supervisor: Martin, D. (Supervisor), Dixon, J. (Supervisor), Van Schaik, P. (Supervisor) & MacSween, A. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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