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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.
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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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R2367SES: NSPCC/ESRC Identifying and Responding to the Trauma of Maltreated Children
Duffy, M., Best, P., Bunting, L., Davidson, G., Devaney, J. & French, D.
07/02/2017 → …
Project: Research
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R3831SES: A Translational case study of empowerment into practice: A realist evaluation of the Dementia NI Ser
Best, P., Donnelly, M., McCorry, N. & Sturm, T.
16/11/2016 → …
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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'From my perspective':. Findings from a feasibility study with outpatients in palliative care who evaluated a personalized immersive audio experience
Gibson, I., Roulston, A., Rebelo, P. & Best, P., 29 May 2023, In: Acta Missiologica. 17, 1, p. 6-34 29 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Low-Cost Virtual Reality to support imaginal exposure within PTSD treatment: A case report study within a community mental healthcare setting
Best, P., Kupeli-Holt, S., D'Arcy, J., Elliot, A., Duffy, M. & Van Daele, T., 24 May 2023, (Early online date) In: Cognitive and Behavioral Practice.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Rates and correlates of psychological distress and PTSD among persons with physical disabilities in Cambodia
Maddock, A., Best, P., Ean, N., Armour, C. & Ramstrand, N., 10 Feb 2023, In: International Journal for Equity in Health. 22, 9 p., 30.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Screening children with a history of maltreatment for post‐traumatic stress disorder in frontline social care organizations: a process evaluation
Devaney, J., Walsh, C., Bunting, L., Best, P., Davidson, G., Mulholland, C., French, D. & Duffy, M., 25 May 2023, (Early online date) In: Child and Family Social Work. 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Using the ARCS motivational model to design interdisciplinary virtual reality simulations
Stockdale, J., Best, P., Birch, M., Murphy, P. & O'Neill, D., 18 Apr 2023, (Early online date) In: International Journal of Healthcare Simulation. 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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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AHSS Digital Teaching Award Winner: Leadership and Innovation Category
Best, Paul (Recipient), Stockdale, Janine (Recipient), Birch, Matt (Recipient) & Quinn, Alex (Recipient), 06 Jun 2023
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Engaged Research Seed Award
Best, Paul (Recipient), McCafferty, Paul (Recipient) & Meireles, Matilde (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)
Activities
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Low Cost Virtual Reality to support imaginal exposure within PTSD treatment: A case report study within a community mental healthcare setting
Tom Van Daele (Contributor) & Paul Best (Advisor)
11 Jul 2023 → 13 Jul 2023Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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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
Press/Media
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Wall Street Journal Article: The Future of VR for Mental Health
08/04/2023
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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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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