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I'm currently the Director of the Centre for Technological Innovation in Mental Health and Education (TIME Centre) 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. (PI) & Taylor-Beswick, A. (CoI)
21/01/2020 → …
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. (PI), Donnelly, M. (CoI), McCorry, N. (CoI) & Sturm, T. (CoI)
16/11/2016 → …
Project: Research
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R1494PSY: Mood Movement: Exploring the ability of existing and emerging technologies to promote and support Young Peoples Mental Health
Armour, C. (PI), Berry, E. (CoI), Best, P. (CoI) & Rainer, A. (CoI)
02/12/2020 → 23/05/2022
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. (PI), Armour, C. (CoI), Maddock, A. (CoI) & Montgomery, L. (CoI)
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. (PI), Campbell, A. (CoI), Davidson, G. (CoI), Galway, K. (CoI), Maddock, A. (CoI), Montgomery, L. (CoI), Schroeder, F. (CoI) & Van Walstijn, M. (CoI)
05/02/2019 → 30/11/2019
Project: Research
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Clinicians’ perspectives of immersive tools in clinical mental health settings: a systematic scoping review
Cushnan, J., McCafferty, P. & Best, P., 18 Sept 2024, In: BMC Health Services Research. 24, 15 p., 1091.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Community level digital mental health interventions: a policy and practice brief
Mulvenna, M., Bond, R., Ennis, E., Potts, C., O'Neill, S., Boyd, K., Ramsey, E., McTear, M., Hanna, D., Gorman, C., McAllister, P., Best, P. & McConvey, G., Jan 2024, Ulster University. 6 p.Research output: Book/Report › Other report
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Developing and testing a community based, online vs. face-to-face peer led intervention to improve mental well-being in Cambodian adults with physical disabilities
Best, P., Maddock, A., Ean, N., Montgomery, L., Armour, C., Mulholland, C. & Blair, C., 27 Aug 2024, In: Frontiers in Digital Health. 6, 16 p., 1372062.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exploring behaviour-intention gaps to explain low retention in a community-based video-conferencing intervention for depression: Lessons for researchers using technology as interventions
Booth, N., McConnell, T., Tully, M., Hamill, R. & Best, P., 29 May 2024, In: Mental Health and Digital Technologies . 1, 1, p. 5-23 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exploring the educational value of an immersive virtual reality method within a continuing education module in nursing: a mixed methods study
Kerr , H., Birch, M., Donovan, M. & Best, P., 07 Feb 2024, (Early online date) In: The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing. 8 p.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, I. (Recipient), Roulston, A. (Recipient), Rebelo, P. (Recipient), Best, P. (Recipient) & McConnell, T. (Recipient), 04 Feb 2022
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Best Oral Presentation. Learning together is better: Students’ perceptions of a novel interprofessional simulation activity.
McCormick, M. (Recipient), Hughes, C. (Recipient), Murray, C. (Recipient), Quee, G. (Recipient), Rice, B. (Recipient), Best, P. (Recipient) & Girvin, B. (Recipient), 06 Sept 2024
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Engaged Research Seed Award
Best, P. (Recipient), McCafferty, P. (Recipient) & Meireles, M. (Recipient), 31 May 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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ESRC Business Boost Award
Best, P. (Recipient), 01 Apr 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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Role of Digital Technology in Student Mental Health
Best, P. (Keynote speaker)
21 Nov 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited or keynote talk at national or international conference
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BMC Public Health (Journal)
Best, P. (Associate editor)
01 Oct 2024Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial activity
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Sim Series: Simulation and Motivational Design
Stockdale, J. (Keynote speaker), Best, P. (Contributor), Birch, M. (Contributor) & O'Neill, D. (Contributor)
23 Jun 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Public lecture/debate/seminar
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Metaverse-based Masterclass Experience: Immersive Technology in Health and Social Care Education
Birch, M. (Keynote speaker), Best, P. (Keynote speaker) & Liao, F. (Host)
08 May 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited or keynote talk at national or international conference
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Positive Choices: Immersive Learning Approaches In Health and Social Care
Birch, M. (Presenter), Best, P. (Presenter) & Stockdale, J. (Presenter)
11 Apr 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited or keynote talk at national or international conference
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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Impacts
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Adapting digital social prescribing for suicide bereavement support
Galway, K. (Participant), Mallon, S. (Participant), Best, P. (Participant) & Santin, O. (Participant)
Impact: Public Policy Impact
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Building an Immersive Technologies and Digital Mental Health Lab
Best, P. (Participant)
Impact: Other Impact
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