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Academic Biography
Dr Samantha Harrison graduated from Northumbria University in 2006 with a joint-BSc (Hons) in Psychology and Sport Science and completed an MSc (pre-registration) in Physiotherapy in 2009 at Leeds Beckett University. The same year she began working at Glenfield Hospital, Leicester in the pulmonary rehabilitation department where her time was split between research and the clinical service.
She was awarded her PhD in 2014 from the School of Psychology, University of Leicester which comprised of a mixed-methods study exploring illness perceptions following an acute exacerbation of COPD to inform tailored strategies to enhance pulmonary rehabilitation.
In 2013 Samantha moved to Toronto, Canada to complete her international post-doctoral training in respiratory medicine and pulmonary rehabilitation, at West Park Healthcare Center. She also delivered teaching in cardio-respiratory in the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Toronto.
In September 2015 she returned to the UK to commence her position as a Senior Lecturer in Health Sciences at Teesside University. She was awarded her Readership in Respiratory Rehabilitation in 2018.
Samantha has over 40 peer-reviewed journal articles. She has secured in excess of £3 million in external funding and £100k as the principal applicant. She is a peer reviewer for several renowned journals such as; Thorax, Chest, European Respiratory Journal and Chronic Respiratory Disease. She has been an invited speaker at a number of international meetings including; the Canadian Respiratory Conference (2014, 2015), the American Thoracic Society (ATS) Congress (2015) and the European Respiratory Society (ERS) Congress (2016, 2019).
She is the co-lead for the Council for Allied Health Professionals Research Network North East of England hub and is an executive committee member for the Physiotherapy Research Society.
Summary of Research Interests
Samantha’s research interests are primarily in the area of respiratory medicine, specifically COPD and cardio-thoracic surgery. She is interested in exploring the extra-pulmonary (pain and impaired balance) and psychological effects of COPD and developing interventions to compliment pulmonary rehabilitation. She is working with the cardio-thoracic surgery team at James Cook University hospital to develop and refine an enhanced recovery service.
Samantha has experience in conducting both qualitative and quantitative methodologies and systematic reviewing.
Current Projects
Pre-habilitation in elderly patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Collaborator with Mr Enoch Akowuah (lead), Dr Adetayo Kasim, Professor Helen Hancock and Mrs Rebecca Maier.
Dance for people with chronic breathlessness. Co-applicant with Professor Jane Mcnaughton (lead) and the Life of Breath.
Virtual Reality for rehabilitation. Co-applicant with Saint Martinclinic (lead), Teesside University (Professor Denis Martin, lead), Europen Association of Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality, St Maritius Terapielinik, Royal Free London NHS Trust, Universite de Lille 1-Sciences et Technoligies, Games for Health Europe.
Balance training in indivdiuals with COPD: impact on falls. Site lead with Professor Dina Brooks, Professor Roger Goldstein, Dr Marla Beauchamp (leads).
Robotic-assisted thoracic surgery for lung cancer (ROSE). Lead applicant with Mr Joel Dunning, Mr Sasha Stamenkovic and Professor Alan Batterham.
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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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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Cochrane Research Priority Setting Project for Sports Injury Prevention
Atkinson, G., Harrison, S., Handoll, H. & MacMillan, G.
1/03/20 → 1/07/22
Project: Research
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VR4REHAB: Virtual Reality for Rehabilitation
Martin, D., Harrison, S., Ryan, C., Wellburn, S., Dixon, J. & Ali, Z.
1/09/17 → 30/08/20
Project: Research
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ROSE: Exploring Robotic Assisted Thoracic Surgery (RATS) for lung cancer: Does RATS result in improved functional outcomes compared to thoracotomy and how do patients appraise the experience of undergoing RATS?
Harrison, S., Batterham, A., Dunning, J. & Stamenkovic, S.
1/07/17 → 31/12/19
Project: Research
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Experiences of patients enrolled and staff involved in the prehabilitation of elective patients undergoing cardiac surgery trial: a nested qualitative study
Harrison, S. L., Loughran, K. J., Trevis, J., Witharana, P., Maier, R., Hancock, H., Bardgett, M., Mathias, A. & Akowuah, E. F., 4 Jul 2023, In: Anaesthesia.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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Online comic-based art workshops as an innovative patient and public involvement and engagement approach for people with chronic breathlessness
Harrison, S., Lawrence, J., Suri, S., Rapley, T., Loughran, K., Edwards, J., Roberts, L., Martin, D. & Lally, J. E., 30 Mar 2023, In: Research Involvement and Engagement. 9, 19.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prehabilitation in elective patients undergoing cardiac surgery: a randomised control trial (THE PrEPS TRIAL) - a study protocol
Akowuah, E., Mathias, A., Bardgett, M., Harrison, S., Kasim, A. S., Loughran, K., Ogundimu, E., Trevis, J., Wagnild, J., Witharana, P., Hancock, H. C. & Maier, R. H., 5 Jan 2023, In: BMJ Open. 13, 1, e065992.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Reflecting on the importance of theory-informed qualitative research in people with chronic respiratory disease and their carers
Giles, E. & Harrison, S., 21 Jun 2023, In: Chronic Respiratory Disease. 20, 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › peer-review
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sj-pdf-1-crd-10.1177_14799731211052299 – Supplemental Material for Investigating balance, gait, and physical function in people who have undergone thoracic surgery for a diagnosis of lung cancer: A mixed-methods study
Tough, D. (Creator), Dunning, J. (Creator), Robinson, J. (Creator), Dixon, J. (Creator), Ferguson, J. (Creator), Paul, I. (Creator) & Harrison, S. (Creator), SAGE Journals, 2021
DOI: 10.25384/sage.16909261.v1, https://sage.figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/sj-pdf-1-crd-10_1177_14799731211052299_Supplemental_Material_for_Investigating_balance_gait_and_physical_function_in_people_who_have_undergone_thoracic_surgery_for_a_diagnosis_of_lung_cancer_A_mixed-methods_study/16909261/1
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Investigating balance, gait, and physical function in people who have undergone thoracic surgery for a diagnosis of lung cancer: A mixed-methods study
Tough, D. (Creator), Dunning, J. (Creator), Robinson, J. (Creator), Dixon, J. (Creator), Ferguson, J. (Creator), Paul, I. (Creator) & Harrison, S. (Creator), SAGE Journals, 2021
DOI: 10.25384/sage.c.5686252.v1, https://sage.figshare.com/collections/Investigating_balance_gait_and_physical_function_in_people_who_have_undergone_thoracic_surgery_for_a_diagnosis_of_lung_cancer_A_mixed-methods_study/5686252/1
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Investigating balance, gait, and physical function in people who have undergone thoracic surgery for a diagnosis of lung cancer: A mixed-methods study
Tough, D. (Creator), Dunning, J. (Creator), Robinson, J. (Creator), Dixon, J. (Creator), Ferguson, J. (Creator), Paul, I. (Creator) & Harrison, S. (Creator), SAGE Journals, 2021
DOI: 10.25384/sage.c.5686252, https://sage.figshare.com/collections/Investigating_balance_gait_and_physical_function_in_people_who_have_undergone_thoracic_surgery_for_a_diagnosis_of_lung_cancer_A_mixed-methods_study/5686252
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supplementary_file - Association of psychological flexibility with engagement in pulmonary rehabilitation following an acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Fernandes-James, C. (Creator), Graham, C. D. (Creator), Batterham, A. M. (Contributor) & Harrison, S. (Contributor), figshare, 1 Jan 2019
DOI: 10.25384/sage.9924137.v1, https://sage.figshare.com/articles/supplementary_file_-_Association_of_psychological_flexibility_with_engagement_in_pulmonary_rehabilitation_following_an_acute_exacerbation_of_chronic_obstructive_pulmonary_disease/9924137/1
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supplementary_file - Association of psychological flexibility with engagement in pulmonary rehabilitation following an acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Fernandes-James, C. (Creator), Graham, C. D. (Creator), Batterham, A. M. (Contributor) & Harrison, S. (Contributor), SAGE Publications Ltd, 1 Jan 2019
DOI: 10.25384/sage.9924137, https://doi.org/10.25384%2Fsage.9924137
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Press/Media
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Research to investigate how to reduce the risk of falls for people with COPD
29/07/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media