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Research interests
My research focuses on new rehabilitation approaches and measuring meaningful rehabilitation outcomes. Recent examples of my work include a collaboration with the University of the West of England on First Contact Physiotherapy funded by NIHR, a study of peer mentoring for people with traumatic brain injury funded by the New Zealand (NZ) Health Research Council and a study of the validity of the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire funded by the NZ Ministry of Health. I am also Head of School of Health Sciences, interim Head of School of Sport and Service Management, and Professor at Brighton University. I hold visiting professorial positions at AUT University (New Zealand) and the University of Bournemouth.
Supervisory Interests
I have supervised seven doctoral and 12 MSc students to completion. I am interested in taking on new doctoral and MSc students, with an interest in rehabilitation (including digital approaches), physiotherapy, person centred care and measurement sciences.
Approach to teaching
I use an interactive teaching style, allowing students to be active participants in their learning.
Education/Academic qualification
Master, University of Southampton
Award Date: 1 Jun 2004
PhD, University of Southampton
Award Date: 3 May 1999
Master, University of Southampton
Award Date: 1 May 1992
Bachelor
Award Date: 30 Jun 1988
External positions
Adjunct Professor, Auckland University of Technology
2016 → 2018
Visiting professor, Bournemouth University
2011 → 2023
Keywords
- RZ Other systems of medicine
- Rehabilitation
- Outcome measurement
- Physiotherapy
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Projects
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Evaluating a sustainable model of peer-mentoring in traumatic brain injury
Kayes, N., Weatherall, M., Elder, H., Kersten, P., Te Ao, B., Fadyl, J. & Foster, A.
1/10/18 → 28/02/21
Project: EU / International
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Collegial surface acting emotional labour, burnout and intention to leave in novice and pre‐retirement nurses in the United Kingdom: A cross‐sectional study
Theodosius, C., Koulouglioti, C., Kersten, P. & Rosten, C., 15 Oct 2020, In: Nursing Open. 8, 1, p. 463-472 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Developing clinical expertise in musculoskeletal physiotherapy; Using observed practice to create a valued practice-based collaborative learning cycle
Carr, M., Morris, J. & Kersten, P., 23 Oct 2020, In: Musculoskeletal Science and Practice. 50, 6 p., 102278.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Predicting Recurrent Instability of the Shoulder (PRIS): A valid tool to predict which patients will not have repeat shoulder instability after first-time traumatic anterior dislocation
Olds, M., Ellis, R. & Kersten, P., 31 Jul 2020, In: Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy. 50, 8, p. 431-437 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Provision of first contact physiotherapy in primary care across the UK: a survey of the service
Halls, S., Thomas, R., Stott, H., Cupples, M., Kersten, P., Cramp, F., Foster, D. & Walsh, N., 27 Apr 2020, In: Physiotherapy. 108, p. 2-9 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The immediate and subsequent impact of a first-time traumatic anterior shoulder dislocation in people aged 16–40: Results from a national cohort study
Olds, M., Ellis, R., Parmar, P. & Kersten, P., 21 May 2020, In: Shoulder & Elbow. p. 1-10 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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