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Research statement
Dr. Karen McConnell was awarded a PhD by the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen’s University Belfast in 2012. Her doctoral research evaluated management of the upper limb in children with cerebral palsy. She is currently working as Research Fellow to the Northern Ireland Cerebral Palsy Register (NICPR) within the School of Nursing and Midwifery. Her research interests include trends in the prevalence and characteristics of cerebral palsy over time, the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions for the cerebral palsy population, and patient and public involvement in research.
Leadership Roles
Member of Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists (APCP) committee, Northern Ireland
Teaching Roles
Teaching Assistant: Musculoskeletal Care: Orthopaedics, Post-registration Nursing
Completed Research
McConnell and Kerr. (2019) Acceptability and feasibility of Vestibular Nerve Stimulation in children with cerebral palsy. Industry-academic collaboration, funded by Medical Research Council Proximity to Discovery Fund.
McConnell, Johnston and Kerr. (2009-2012) Management of the upper limb in children with cerebral palsy (2009-2012). PhD studentship awarded to McConnell, funded by Department of Education and Learning, Northern Ireland
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Projects
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R1998NUR: Acceptability and feasibility of Vestibular Nerve Stimulation (VeNS) in children with cerebral palsy: an industry-academic collaboration
03/01/2019 → 30/11/2019
Project: Research
Research output
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Population-based study on the prevalence and clinical profile of adults with cerebral palsy in Northern Ireland
McConnell, K., Livingstone, E., Perra, O. & Kerr, C., 08 Jan 2021, In: BMJ Open. 11, 1, 6 p., e044614.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prevalence and clinical profile of adults with cerebral palsy: a population-based study
Kerr, C., McConnell, K., Livingstone, E. & Perra, O., 14 Jan 2021, (Accepted).Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Risk factors for intellectual disability in children with spastic cerebral palsy
Cummins, D., Kerr, C., McConnell, K. & Perra, O., 16 Mar 2021, (Early online date) In: Archives of Disease in Childhood.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A systematic review of vestibular stimulation in cerebral palsy
Topley, D., McConnell, K. & Kerr, C., 26 Mar 2020, (Early online date) In: Disability and Rehabilitation.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Assessing, recognising and managing pain and discomfort in children and young people with Cerebral Palsy
Perra, O., Kerr, C. & McConnell, K., 2019, QPOL (QUB).Research output: Working paper › Discussion paper
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Prizes
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APCP Research Bursary
McConnell, Karen (Recipient), 31 Mar 2020
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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ESI Fellowship Scheme
McConnell, Karen (Recipient), 01 Mar 2021
Prize: Fellowship awarded competitively
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Marcia Mackie Travel Scholarship
McConnell, Karen (Recipient), 2011
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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Implementing Working Together
Karen McConnell (Advisor) & Monica Acheson (Advisor)
14 Oct 2020Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited or keynote talk at national or international conference
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University of Memphis
Karen McConnell (Presenter), Jason McKeown (Presenter) & Claire Kerr (Advisor)
08 Aug 2019Activity: Visiting an external institution types › Visiting an external academic institution
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Rady Children's Hospital
Karen McConnell (Contributor), Jason McKeown (Contributor) & Claire Kerr (Advisor)
05 Aug 2019Activity: Visiting an external institution types › Visiting an external academic institution
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NI Cerebral palsy register: a 'test-bed' for UK draft standards for patient and public involvement in research
Karen McConnell (Advisor) & Claire Kerr (Advisor)
28 Jan 2019Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Putting the UK Standards for Public Involvement into practice - Experience and insights from two implementers
Karen McConnell (Advisor) & Claire Kerr (Advisor)
13 Jun 2019Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited or keynote talk at national or international conference