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Personal profile
Academic Biography
Dietitian, senior lecturer and course leader. I am a fellow of the Higher Education Academy and completed a Master’s in Education in 2017. I lead the MSc dietetics programme at Teesside University, supporting students as they start their professional journey.
My clinical expertise lies in diabetes having worked in cardiology, obesity and research across 5 major UK cities since graduating in 1994. Publications and presentations have included carbohydrate restriction, dietetic mentorship, outcomes, insulin dose adjustment and workplace learning.
Summary of Research Interests
Current doctorate research seeks to identify barriers and enablers to implementation of diabetes remission strategies for adults with type 2 diabetes newly diagnosed within general practice in one of the most deprived local authority districts in England.
Academic Achievements
Learning Excellence Award 2018: 1st Prize (Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust).
NHS England Innovation Challenge 2015: Finalist.
Academic Responsibilities
Course Leader
- MSc Dietetics (pre-registration) programme
Module Leader
- The Practising Dietitian
- Dietetic Management
- Advanced Dietetic Management
Practice Education Lead
- Dietetic Placement 1
- Dietetic Placement 2
Education/Academic qualification
Master, University of Leeds
Award Date: 18 Jul 2017
Bachelor, Ulster University
Award Date: 1 Jun 1994
Professional Doctorate, Teesside University
2019 → 2023
External positions
Board member: British Dietetic Association BDA Quality Standards Board
2020 → …Accreditation Assessor: British Dietetic Association
2018 → …Board member: British Dietetic Association Education and Professional Practice Board
2013 → 2020Fingerprint
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Research Output
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Dietary carbohydrate restriction as a management strategy for adults with type 2 diabetes: Exploring the opinions of dietitians
Huntriss, R., Boocock, R. & McArdle, P., 19 Nov 2019, In : Journal of Diabetes Nursing. 23, 6, p. 1-8 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Workplace learning and career progression: qualitative perspectives of UK dietitians
Boocock, R. C. & O'rourke, R. K., 1 Oct 2018, In : Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics. 31, 5, p. 704-711Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Cost effectiveness of group follow-up after structured education for type 1 diabetes: A cluster randomised controlled trial
Irish DAFNE Study Group & Boocock, R., 14 Jun 2014, In : Trials. 15, 1, 227.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Weight management in people with insulin-treated diabetes: Dietetic goals
Boocock, R., 13 Nov 2013, In : Diabetes and Primary Care. 15, 5, p. 252-255 4 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Dietetic outcomes for insulin treated patients with diabetes attending a community based weight management clinic
Boocock, R., 2012, In : Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics. 25, 6Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting Abstract › peer-review