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Personal profile
Research Interests
My research is focused on improving the treatment, management, and outcomes for patients with cardiac conditions. My recent work has encompassed coronary artery disease, heart failure, and student nurse populations. The thread connecting my recent research is incorporating PPI to effectively co-design and evaluate cardiac interventions.
Current Areas of Focus:
Coronary Artery Disease
Pilot testing a co-designed intervention (CABIN) to provide psychoeducational support to patients post-STEMI, with an objective of working towards large-scale implementation in routine clinical practice.
Heart Failure
1) Scaling and implementation testing of an intervention (HELP) to support carers of patients with heart failure.
2) Exploring the prevalence of cardiac cachexia (wasting syndrome) in patients with heart failure, and generating disease-specific diagnostic criteria.
Student Nurses
Co-designing and evaluating an educational intervention (ASMOSUS) to improve cardiovascular disease risk assessment and healthy lifestyle promotion.
Evidence Synthesis
I have published a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate interventions for cardiac populations. I have an interest in further applying evidence synthesis methodology in this area.
Study Methodologies
I have managed and co-managed, from conception to completion, a number of study designs in clinical and non-clinical populations: pilot / feasibility, quasi-experimental, cohort, randomised controlled, cross-sectional, and mixed methods. I have significant experience working with multi-disciplinary teams (academics, healthcare professionals, and PPI members) across all stages of research projects.
Teaching
Undergraduate Teaching:
I teach across NFM1122 - Essential Life Sciences and Foundations of Pharmacology in Year 1 of Nursing.
Postgraduate Teaching:
I host weekly seminars for cardiac PhD students in the School of Nursing and Midwifery to deliver research training and support.
Student Supervision:
I am an assistant supervisor for an international PhD student in the School of Nursing and Midwifery within the research theme of Chronic Illness & Palliative care.
Research Focus
Current and Recent Research Projects:
Particulars
Citizenship:
Chair of the Cardiac Research Group - I lead the organisation and facilitation of PPI input and shared learning across cardiac research projects conducted at the School of Nursing and Midwifery.
Peer Review
BMJ Open
Swiss National Science Foundation
Open Heart
Journal of Sports Sciences
Journal of Disability and Rehabilitation
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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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
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R2915NUR: Improving student nurses’ skills and confidence with cardiovascular risk assessment and behavioural change: a multi-centre study to build a community of cardiovascular health champions
Fitzsimons, D. (PI), Mitchell, G. (CoI), Rice, B. (CoI), Smart, A. (CoI) & Thompson, G. (CoI)
05/10/2022 → …
Project: Research
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The development, feasibility, and acceptability of the HEart faiLure carer support Programme (HELP)
Thompson, G., Cassidy, L., Hill, L., Dempster, M., Dixon, L., Donnelly , P. & Fitzsimons, D., 22 Feb 2024, (Accepted).Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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The feasibility of delivering cardiac brief intervention to patients following ST-elevation myocardial infarction: protocol for a pilot randomised controlled trial
Thompson, G., Caughers, G., Bradley, J., Donnelly , P., Mooney, M. & Fitzsimons, D., 02 Jul 2024, In: PLoS ONE. 19, 7, 16 p., e0306406.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Gender disparities in cardiovascular care: the need to educate and advocate for equal care for women
Fitzsimons, D., Thompson, G., Nicholson, C. & Flynn, A., 02 May 2023, In: British Journal of Cardiac Nursing. 18, 5, 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › peer-review
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Outcomes of co-design workshops to create a digital resource that builds nursing students’ skills in ASsessing cardiovascular risk, MOtivating change, and SUStaining healthier lifestyles: ASMOSUS
Fitzsimons, D., Thompson, G., Mitchell, G., Caughers, G., Rice, B., Smart, A., McKenna, N., Hanson, C., McHale, S., Forrest, B. & Neubeck, L., 07 Mar 2023, (Accepted).Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Outcomes of codesign workshops to create a digital resource that builds skills for student nurses in ASsessing cardiovascular risk, MOtivating change, and SUStaining healthier lifestyles: ASMOSUS.
Fitzsimons, D., Thompson, G., Mitchell, G., Caughers, G., Rice, B., Smart, A., McKenna, N., Hanson, C., McHale, S., Forrest, B. & Neubeck, L., 28 Jun 2023.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
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Prizes
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MHLS Research category - Postdoctoral Award (Nomination)
Thompson, Gareth (Recipient), 03 Jul 2024
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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MHLS Research category - Postdoctoral Award (Nomination)
Thompson, Gareth (Recipient), 03 Aug 2023
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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MHLS Support category - Postdoctoral Award (Nomination)
Thompson, Gareth (Recipient), 24 Jul 2024
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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The development, feasibility, and acceptability of the HEart faiLure carer support Programme (HELP)
Hill, L. (Presenter), Thompson, G. (Contributor), Fitzsimons, D. (Contributor), Dempster, M. (Contributor) & Dixon, L. (Advisor)
12 May 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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BMJ Open (Journal)
Gareth Thompson (Peer reviewer)
30 Apr 2024Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication peer-review
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Exam Invigilation - Evidence-based Nursing 1.
Gareth Thompson (Examiner)
11 Mar 2024Activity: Examination types › Other examination
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Training - Supervising Skills for Assistant Supervisors and Postdocs.
Gareth Thompson (Recipient)
27 Nov 2023Activity: Other activity types › Other
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Training - Supervising Research Students.
Gareth Thompson (Recipient)
17 Nov 2023Activity: Other activity types › Other
Press/Media
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Cardiac Research Group (CRG) Success at the INCA Annual Scientific Meeting 2024
22/10/2024
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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QUB Cardiac Research Group Annual Heart Health Conference
Thompson, G., Fitzsimons, D., Caughers, G., Mitchell, G., McNulty, A., McConnell, T. & McCrudden, M.
25/10/2023
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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Promoting PPI In The Cardiac Research Group.
Thompson, G., McConnell, T., Caughers, G. & McCrudden, M.
28/03/2023
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities