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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 Life Sciences 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, Paramedic Practice, Occupational Therapy, Dental Practice, and Physiotherapy, from BSc to Doctoral degrees. Jonathan has a particular interest in the Systematic Review methodology and leads on several modules focused on the completion of Systematic Reviews, as well as delivers internal and external workshops on this process.
Jonathan has been the Postgraduate Tutor in the School of Health and Life Sciences since 2018 - and is responsible for processing PhD applications submitted to the School, supporting current PhD students at annual review, as well as offering pastoral care. Jonathan also sits on the Postgraduate Research Assessment Board.
In 2023, Jonathan was awarded an 'Outstanding Teaching' award after being nominated by Teesside University students. He was shortlisted from 60 staff nominations across the University.
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.
Topics of interest include:
- Exergaming
- Virtual rehabilitation
- Active Video Games or AVGs
- Exercise in Multiple Sclerosis in general
- Balance Training
Additional research interests:
- Clinician Burnout
- Sleeping Patterns
Academic Responsibilities
- Module Leader
- Postgraduate Tutor
External Roles and Professional Activities
- Advisor for the NIHR Research Design Service North East & North Cumbria (NENC)
External positions
Peer-reviewer for the academic journal Gait & Posture.
Peer-reviewer for the academic journal Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience.
Advisor for the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Research Design Service, North East & North Cumbria (NENC).., NIHR
A member of the Postgraduate Research Assessment Board, Teesside University.
A member of the SHLS Research & Innovation Sub-Committee.
Postgraduate Tutor within the School.
A member of the Research Centre for Rehabilitation.
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Infection prevention and control measures and recommendations for preterm infants discharged into the community: a scoping review.
Carruthers, K., Hannis, D., Robinson, J. & Armstrong, A.
1/03/21 → …
Project: Research
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Parenting through a porthole: a survey of the experiences of parenting a preterm baby on a neonatal unit in England.
Carruthers, K., Hannis, D., Robinson, J. & Armstrong, A.
1/07/19 → …
Project: Research
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Infection prevention and control measures for preterm infants discharged into the community: a scoping review protocol
Carruthers, K., Hannis, D., Robinson, J. & Armstrong, A., 8 May 2023, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Systematic Reviews. 12, 1, 82.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Non-pharmacological and non-invasive interventions for chronic pain in people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Systematic Review without Meta-analysis
Morris, J., Harrison, S., Robinson, J., Martin, D. & Avery, L., 1 May 2023, In: Respiratory Medicine. 211, 22 p., 107191.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The humbled pivoting voyeur and the shelved and boxed grieving parent - a story of real-time qualitative research in the COVID-19 pandemic
Carruthers, K., Hannis, D., Robinson, J. & Armstrong, A., 14 Jul 2023, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Journal of Neonatal Nursing.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Application of occupational justice concepts to children who are born preterm or admitted to neonatal intensive care and their parents: a scoping review protocol
Carruthers, K., Armstrong, A., Hannis, D. & Robinson, J., 29 Dec 2022, In: JBI evidence synthesis. 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Effectiveness of a neonatal COVID-19 response project: A mixed-methods evaluation using the Donabedian model.
Carruthers, K., Hannis, D., Robinson, J. & Armstrong, A., 15 Jun 2022, In: Journal of Neonatal Nursing.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile47 Downloads (Pure)
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Additional file 1 of Infection prevention and control measures for preterm infants discharged into the community: a scoping review protocol
Carruthers, K. (Creator), Hannis, D. (Creator), Robinson, J. (Creator) & Armstrong, A. (Creator), figshare, 2023
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.22790590.v1, https://springernature.figshare.com/articles/dataset/Additional_file_1_of_Infection_prevention_and_control_measures_for_preterm_infants_discharged_into_the_community_a_scoping_review_protocol/22790590/1
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Additional file 1 of Infection prevention and control measures for preterm infants discharged into the community: a scoping review protocol
Carruthers, K. (Creator), Hannis, D. (Creator), Robinson, J. (Creator) & Armstrong, A. (Creator), figshare, 2023
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.22790590, https://springernature.figshare.com/articles/dataset/Additional_file_1_of_Infection_prevention_and_control_measures_for_preterm_infants_discharged_into_the_community_a_scoping_review_protocol/22790590
Dataset
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Infection prevention and control measures for preterm infants discharged into the community: a scoping review protocol
Carruthers, K. (Creator), Hannis, D. (Creator), Robinson, J. (Creator) & Armstrong, A. (Creator), figshare, 2023
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.c.6638482, https://springernature.figshare.com/collections/Infection_prevention_and_control_measures_for_preterm_infants_discharged_into_the_community_a_scoping_review_protocol/6638482
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Infection prevention and control measures for preterm infants discharged into the community: a scoping review protocol
Carruthers, K. (Creator), Hannis, D. (Creator), Robinson, J. (Creator) & Armstrong, A. (Creator), figshare, 2023
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.c.6638482.v1, https://springernature.figshare.com/collections/Infection_prevention_and_control_measures_for_preterm_infants_discharged_into_the_community_a_scoping_review_protocol/6638482/1
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The effect of sensory discrimination training on sensorimotor performance in individuals with central neurological conditions: A systematic review
Taylor, S. C. (Creator), McKenna, C. (Creator), Kent, J. (Creator), Jess, M. (Contributor), Robinson, J. (Creator), Dixon, J. (Creator) & Ryan, C. (Creator), SAGE Journals, 2021
DOI: 10.25384/sage.c.5425961, https://sage.figshare.com/collections/The_effect_of_sensory_discrimination_training_on_sensorimotor_performance_in_individuals_with_central_neurological_conditions_A_systematic_review/5425961
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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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