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RESEARCH STATEMENT
Dr. Claire Kerr is a Professor in Childhood-onset Disability and a physiotherapist. Her research aims to improve the health, well-being and provision of clinical services for children and young people with physical disabilities, in particular, those with cerebral palsy. She uses various methodological approaches, working across epidemiology, efficacy of therapeutic interventions, use of measurement tools, health services research, patient and public involvement and knowledge translation.
TEACHING ROLES
Undergraduate teaching
- Evidence Based Nursing for Quality Improvement (BSc Nursing)
- Supporting Infants, Children, Young People & Families with Effective Transitions Across Services (BSc Children’s Nursing), module co-ordinator
Post-registration /postgraduate teaching
- Musculoskeletal Care: Skills and Principles (Post-reg Nursing)
- Musculoskeletal Care: Fracture Trauma Nursing (Post-reg Nursing)
- Musculoskeletal Care: Orthopaedic Nursing (Post-reg Nursing)
- Dissertation Supervisor, MSc Advanced Professional Practice/Caring for Children and Young People with Complex Health Needs
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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R1998NUR: Acceptability and feasibility of Vestibular Nerve Stimulation (VeNS) in children with cerebral palsy: an industry-academic collaboration
Kerr, C. (PI) & McConnell, K. (CoI)
03/01/2019 → 30/11/2019
Project: Research
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R3896NUR: Improving long-term social, emotional, physical and educational outcomes for children and young adults with neurodisability
Linden, M. (PI), Dunne, L. (CoI), Kerr, C. (CoI) & Miller, S. (CoI)
07/02/2017 → 31/07/2017
Project: Research
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R4486NUR: Cerebral Palsy Register
Perra, O. (PI) & Kerr, C. (CoI)
01/08/2008 → 31/03/2019
Project: Research
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A qualitative study of social inclusion from the perspectives of children and young people with complex needs and their caregivers in Northern Ireland
Stowell, M., Byrne, B., McConnell, K., Lynn, F., Crawford, A., Lough, K. & Kerr, C., Jun 2026, In: Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology. 68, S3, p. S8 1 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting abstract › peer-review
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Associations between deprivation and postneonatal cerebral palsy over 35 years: a population-based longitudinal study
Perra, O., Keenan, R. & Kerr, C., 13 Feb 2026, (Early online date) In: Archives of Disease in Childhood. 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Barriers and enablers to dance for children and young people with disabilities: a scoping review
McDonnell, A., McConnell, K., Kerr, C. & McGrath, A., 06 Jun 2026.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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Barriers and enablers to inclusive dance across the island of Ireland: A cross-sectional survey
McDonnell, A., Kerr, C., McGrath, A. & McConnell, K., Jun 2026, In: Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology. 68, S3, p. S43 1 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting abstract › peer-review
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Frequency and nature of sleep disturbances amongst children with cerebral palsy in Northern Ireland: a cross-sectional study
McCavert, M.-E., Perra, O., McConnell, K. & Kerr, C., Mar 2026, In: Research in Developmental Disabilities. 170, 9 p., 105255.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile1 Link opens in a new tab Citation (Scopus)48 Downloads (Pure)
Prizes
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A systematic review of assisted standing for Duchenne muscular dystrophy: Shortlisted for best poster
Pedlow, K. (Recipient), McDonough, S. (Recipient), Lennon, S. (Recipient), Kerr, C. (Recipient) & Bradbury, I. (Recipient), Mar 2018
Prize: Other distinction
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A systematic review of rehabilitation practices following lower limb orthopaedic surgery in children with cerebral palsy: shortlisted best paper
Kerr, C. (Recipient) & McKeaveney, C. (Recipient), Sept 2019
Prize: Other distinction
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British Academy of Childhood Disability-Castang Foundation, Fellowship in Childhood Neurodisability
Kerr, C. (Recipient), 2017
Prize: Fellowship awarded competitively
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Clinical Research Award
Manikandan, M. (Recipient), Kerr, C. (Recipient), John, R. (Recipient), Walsh, A. (Recipient), Twohig, A. (Recipient), McClelland, I. (Recipient), Burke, J. (Recipient), Smith, K. (Recipient), Cannon, M. (Recipient), Walsh, M. (Recipient), Kevlin, R. (Recipient), Ryan, J. (Recipient) & Lavelle, G. (Recipient), 28 Jun 2025
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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From Data to Difference
Kerr, C. (Keynote speaker)
05 Jun 2026Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Lower limb range of movement as a scoliosis risk factor for children and young people with cerebral palsy
Kerr, C. (Examiner)
09 Jan 2026Activity: Examination types › PhD external examination
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Intimate partner violence, mental ill-health and risk of small vulnerable newborn births: a maternity population-based data linkage study
Kent, L. (Presenter), Kerr, C. (Contributor), Lawther, L. (Contributor), Eastwood, K.-A. (Contributor) & Maguire, A. (Contributor)
13 Nov 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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Neuromuscular Adaptations to Training in Children with Cerebral Pals
Kerr, C. (Examiner)
04 Nov 2025Activity: Examination types › PhD external examination
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Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists Conference 2025
Kerr, C. (Member of programme committee)
03 Oct 2025 → 04 Oct 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference