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Research Interests
I lead the Immersive Technologies and Digital Mental Health Network within QUB. My main areas of interest include the use of immersive and digital technologies, such as Virtual Reality and 360 video to support therapeutic practice as well as support the training health and social care professionals. I also have an interest in cognitive behavioural therapy and the treatment of conditions, such as PTSD, Social Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder and Depression. I've recently co-developed a new approach to participatory analysis of qualiative data (known as Participatory Theme Elicitation) and welcome applications for PhD or MSc study in any of the areas listed above.
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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R1315SES: Immersive 360 video for PTSD Treatment
Best, P. & Taylor-Beswick, A.
21/01/2020 → …
Project: Research
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R3217SES: The implementation of group based support in Cambodia for mental health: A comparison between online and face-to-face delivery
Best, P., Armour, C., Maddock, A. & Montgomery, L.
14/09/2020 → 31/12/2021
Project: Research
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R1019SES: Virtual reality and immersive technology to support health and social care professional training
Best, P., Campbell, A., Davidson, G., Galway, K., Maddock, A., Montgomery, L., Schroeder, F. & Van Walstijn, M.
05/02/2019 → 30/11/2019
Project: Research
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R1861NUR: Adaption of digital social prescribing for suicide bereavement
Galway, K., Best, P. & Santin, O.
22/02/2018 → 31/08/2018
Project: Research
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BMJ Conference Abstract (number 12): ‘From my perspective’ – the development and evaluation of both individualised & immersive audio listening experiences to improve mental health and well-being for patients within a palliative care context: a feasibility study
Gibson, I., Rebelo, P., Roulston, A., McConnell, T. & Best, P., 31 Jan 2022, In: BMJ Supportive and Palliative Care. 12, Suppl 1, p. A5 1 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting abstract › peer-review
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Development and modelling of a school-based mental health intervention: the co-production of the R.E.A.C.T. programme
Neill, R. D., Lloyd, K., Best, P., Williamson, J., Allen, J. & Tully, M. A., 01 Jun 2022, (Early online date) In: Current Psychology.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Poster Abstract: 'From My Perspective’ - An evaluation of individualized, immersive audio listening experiences for patients within palliative day hospice: a feasibility study
Gibson, I., Rebelo, P., Roulston, A., McConnell, T. & Best, P., 30 Jan 2022.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
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‘Getting involved in Research’: A co-created, co-delivered and co-analysed course for those with lived experience of health and social care services
Blair, C., Best, P., Burns, P., Campbell, A., Davidson, G., Duffy, J., Johnston, A., Kelly, B., Killick, C., Mac Dermott, D., Maddock, A., McCartan, C., McFadden, P., McGlade, A., Montgomery, L., Patton, S., Schubotz, D., Taylor, B., Templeton, F., Webb, P. & 2 others, , 16 May 2022, In: BMC Research Involvement and Engagement. 8, 20, 20.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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‘It’s just one big vicious circle’: young people’s experiences of highly visual social media and their mental health
McCrory, A., Best, P. & Maddock, A., 11 May 2022, (Early online date) In: Health Education Research.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Prizes
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1st Prize - Best Poster Presentation at Marie Curie Research Conference 2022
Gibson, Isaac (Recipient), Roulston, Audrey (Recipient), Rebelo, Pedro (Recipient), Best, Paul (Recipient) & McConnell, Tracey (Recipient), 04 Feb 2022
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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AHSS Digital Innovation
Best, Paul (Recipient), 30 Jun 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Engaged Research Seed Award
Best, Paul (Recipient), McCafferty, Paul (Recipient) & Meireles, M. (Recipient), 31 May 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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ESRC Business Boost Award
Best, Paul (Recipient), 01 Apr 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Faculty Research Initiatives Fund Award
Best, Paul (Recipient), 21 Feb 2017
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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Public engagement panel: How to Bury a Dead Mule. A discussion of PTSD
Cherie Armour (Chair), Paul Best (Invited speaker), Donncha Hanna (Invited speaker) & Catherine Hitch (Invited speaker)
07 Sep 2022Activity: Talk or presentation types › Public lecture/debate/seminar
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NI Science Festival
Cherie Armour (Chair) & Paul Best (Invited speaker)
20 Feb 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in Festival/Exhibition
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Values and Behaviours Communication and Launch Plan Team
Paul Best (Member)
07 Feb 2022 → 30 Jun 2022Activity: Other activity types › Other
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External Programme Reviewer: Letterkenny Institute of Technology (LYIT)
Paul Best (Examiner)
01 Feb 2022 → 07 Feb 2022Activity: Examination types › Other examination
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VocTech Seed Grant Fund
Paul Best (Advisor)
07 Jan 2022 → 30 Mar 2022Activity: Consultancy types › KTP & Consultancy in kind
Press / Media
Impact
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Adapting digital social prescribing for suicide bereavement support
Karen Galway (Participant), Sharon Mallon (Participant), Paul Best (Participant) & Olinda Santin (Participant)
Impact: Public Policy Impact
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Building an Immersive Technologies and Digital Mental Health Lab
Paul Best (Participant)
Impact: Other Impact
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