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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.
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Projects
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
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
R1861NUR: Adaption of digital social prescribing for suicide bereavement
Galway, K., Best, P. & Santin, O.
22/02/2018 → 31/08/2018
Project: Research
R3990SES: Mental Health and Adverse Childhood Experiences in South Africa
Davidson, G., Best, P., Bunting, L., Montgomery, L. & Pinkerton, J.
25/09/2017 → 31/03/2018
Project: Research
Research Output
A Review of the International Evidence of the Effectiveness of the Use of CCTV in Care Home Settings: A Rapid Evidence Assessment
Davidson, G., McCartan, C. & Best, P., 31 Jan 2020, 90 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
Factors that influence participation in physical activity for anxiety and depression: a synthesis of qualitative evidence
McCartan, C., Yap, J., Firth, J., Stubbs, B., Tully, M., Best, P., Webb, P., White, C., Gilbody, S., Churchill, R., Breedvelt, J. & Davidson, G., 04 Mar 2020, In : Cochrane database of systematic reviews (Online). 3, 26 p., CD013547.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Open Access
Factors that influence participation in physical activity for people with bipolar disorder: a synthesis of qualitative evidence
McCartan, C., Yap, J., Firth, J., Stubbs, B., Tully, M., Best, P., Webb, P., White, C., Gilbody, S., Churchill, R., Breedvelt, J. & Davidson, G., 19 Mar 2020, In : Cochrane database of systematic reviews (Online). 3, 24 p., CD013557.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Open Access
Risk perception, changing social context, and norms prevent transition to regular injection among people who smoke heroin
Harris, J., Shorter, G., Davidson, G. & Best, P., 01 Mar 2020, In : Drug and Alcohol Dependence. p. 208 7 p., 107878.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Citation
(Scopus)
The relationship between highly visual social media and young people’s mental health: A scoping review
McCrory, A., Best, P. & Maddock, A., 11 May 2020, In : Children and Youth Services Review.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Prizes
Engaged Research Seed Award
Best, Paul (Recipient), Paul McCafferty (Recipient) & Meireles, Matilde (Recipient), 31 May 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
ESRC Business Boost Award
Best, Paul (Recipient), 01 Apr 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Faculty Research Initiatives Fund Award
Best, Paul (Recipient), 21 Feb 2017
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
European Society of Traumatic Stress studies conference
Paul Best (Participant)
16 Jun 2021 → 19 Jun 2021
Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
What Do We Know? VR Industry Day
Lucy Baxter (Organiser), , Hanna Slattne (Organiser), & Paul Best (Participant)
02 Feb 2021
Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
iAmAWARE: a co-production evaluation to inform the development of a computer-based psychoeducation programme
Trisha Forbes (Presenter), , John Moriarty (Advisor), , Karen Galway (Advisor), , Paul Best (Contributor), , Heike Schroder (Contributor), , Paula McFadden (Contributor), & Patricia Gillen (Contributor)
08 Jan 2020 → 10 Jan 2020
Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
DfE GCRF: Working together: supporting the needs of people with disabilities and mental health issues through research.
Alan Maddock (Organiser), , Lorna Montgomery (Organiser), , Paul Best (Participant), , Berni Kelly (Speaker), , Gavin Davidson (Participant), , Anne Campbell (Participant), , Ciaran Mulholland (Participant), & Cherie Armour (Participant)
06 Jan 2020 → 10 Jan 2020
Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
Fit of Body, Fit of Mind, Fit for Purpose
Paul Best (Invited speaker)
31 May 2019
Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
Impact
Adapting digital social prescribing for suicide bereavement support
Karen Galway (Participant), Sharon Mallon (Participant), Paul Best (Participant) & Olinda Santin (Participant)
Impact: Public Policy Impact
Building an Immersive Technologies and Digital Mental Health Lab
Paul Best (Participant)
Impact: Other Impact