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Profiles
Professor Adrian Taylor
Professor in Health Services Research
Peninsula Medical School (Faculty of Health)
Professor Adrian Taylor can be contacted through arrangement with our Press Office, to speak to the media on these areas of expertise.
- Wellbeing
- Motivation
- Health behaviour change
- Exercise and physical activity
- Health inequalities
- Health psychology
- Mental health
- Clinical trials
- Epidemiology
- Experimental methods
- Randomised controlled trials
- Systematic reviews
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Biography
Biography
My main research interest has been on designing and evaluating health behaviour change interventions for improving mental and physical health among participants with low mood, weight concerns, diabetes and other chronic conditions. Research on the acute and chronic effects of exercise on smoking related outcomes has been cited in the guidance on smoking cessation in the US, Canada, Australia and other countries, Methodologically, I have conducted many laboratory studies, led 6 randomised controlled trials, led various systematic reviews and meta-analyses, and qualitative research.
A recent focus has been on tackling health inequalities in rigorous trials involving multiple health behaviour change and well-being interventions, for offenders under community supervision, and by reducing smoking.
I co-founded the international journal 'Mental Health and Physical Activity' in 2008 (http://ees.elsevier.com/menpa/) and am still Editor in Chief. I have reviewed widely for international journals, scientific grant review boards, institutional research programmes,and academic promotions internationally, and examined PhD candidates globally.
I co-authored the NHS National Quality Assurance Framework for GP exercise referral schemes (ERS)(www.doh.gov.uk) in 2000 after conducting the first ERS RCT in the UK in 1995, and have continued to work in this area with a BMJ published systematic review in 2011, and leading the e-coachER RCT.
I am currently Chief Investigator for a large trial (N=915)(TARS)(https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/primarycare/trial-of-physical-activity-and-reduction-of-smoking-tars) on using physical activity to reduce and quit smoking for smokers who do not wish to quit imminently, and co-applicant for on an NIHR Programme Grant entitled PRO-GROUP (https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/primarycare/obesity/progroup).
Qualifications
After completing a PhD at the University of Toronto in 1989 in the Graduate Department of Community Health, I spent 10, 3 and 10.5 years, respectively, at the Universities of Brighton, De Montfort, and Exeter in teaching and research posts, with medical students, physiotherapists, podiatrists, and sport and exercise scientists. I have been a Professor in Health Services Research at Plymouth University since 2013, and was Associate Dean for Research in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry from 2016-18.
Professional membership
Non-clinical Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
Fellow of British Association of Sport & Exercise Science
Fellow of the Royal Society of Public Health
Roles on external bodies
Editor in Chief for the international journal 'Mental Health & Physical Activity'.
Key publications
(2014) 'A written self-help intervention for depressed adults comparing behavioural activation combined with physical activity promotion with a self-help intervention based upon behavioural activation alone: study protocol for a parallel group pilot randomised controlled trial (BAcPAc)' Trials 15, , DOI Open access
(2014) 'Self-regulating smoking and snacking through physical activity' Health Psychol 33, (4) 349-359 , DOI Open access
(2020) 'Randomised controlled trial of tailored support to increase physical activity and reduce smoking in smokers not immediately ready to quit: protocol for the Trial of physical Activity-assisted Reduction of Smoking (TARS) Study' BMJ OPEN 10, (12) Publisher Site , DOI Open access
(2020) 'Randomised controlled trial of an augmented exercise referral scheme using web-based behavioural support for inactive adults with chronic health conditions: the e-coachER trial' Br J Sports Med Publisher Site Open access
(2020) 'Adding web-based behavioural support to exercise referral schemes for inactive adults with chronic health conditions: the e-coachER RCT' Health Technology Assessment 24, (63) 1-106 , DOI Open access
(2020) 'Physical activity and the prevention, reduction, and treatment of alcohol and other drug use across the lifespan (The PHASE review): A systematic review' Mental Health and Physical Activity 0-0 , DOI Open access
Teaching
Teaching
Teaching interests
I have taught a wide range of health professionals and sport and exercise science students on topics related to health behaviour change and self-regulation, particularly of relevance to enhancing well-being among mental health patients and smokers.
I have supervised 20 PhD students and been examiner for over 30 postgraduate students.
Research
Research
Research interests
I have been developing research interests and skills since starting my first academic post in 1989, and conducting funded mixed methods research on adherence in injury rehabilitation services and GP exercise referral schemes in the early 1990s. Since the late 1990s my focus has been on developing and evaluating interventions targeted at health behaviour change to enhance mental health, well-being, and quality of life.
Laboratory research, has involved fMRI brain scanning, eye tracker/dot probe tasks to assess attentional bias, and assessment of cravings, withdrawal symptoms and affect following exercise among smokers, heavy alcohol consumers and snackers.
Physical activity interventions have been developed and evaluated with RCTs for a range of clinical conditions including obesity, hypertension, type two diabetes, falls prevention, COPD, depression, alcohol misuse and nicotine addiction. I co-led the client-centred intervention development for the largest trial (TREAD) on treating depression with exercise in primary care, and for an exercise assisted reduction to stop smoking (EARS). I am currently Chief Investigator for 3 randomised controlled trials funded by the NIHR (total value over £3.5m) and co-applicant on 3 other funded studies.
Systematic reviews have been published on the effects of exercise on outcomes for Parkinson’s patients, bi-polar depression and smoking cessation, on the effects of primary care exercise referral schemes on physical activity, and one funded by the NIHR is underway on sport, exercise and physical activity for alcohol and substance misuse.
Qualitative research has been conducted with patients attending exercise referral schemes, sports injury centres, primary care and IAPT Services for depression, and Stop Smoking Services. A range of health practitioners have been interviewed individually and in focus groups regarding service delivery. Support sessions have been transcribed and analysis of intervention fidelity conducted.
Over the past 6 years I have led externally funded trials worth over £3.5m involving the design and evaluation of complex health behaviour change interventions, mostly concerned with promoting physical activity , especially for improving mental health and well-being.
Research degrees awarded to supervised students
Research degrees awarded to (18) supervised students (selected examples)
Sonam Zamir (2016-2020). Skype on Wheels: Implementation of video-calls to reduce feelings of loneliness and social isolation for older people living in care. PenCLAHRC funded.
Jeff Lambert (2013-17). Assessing intervention fidelity in physical activity interventions with behavioural support for enhancing mental health. ESRC funded.Lewis Elliott (2012-15). Interactions between physical activity, well-being and the natural environment. University of Exeter. PhD. ESRC funded.
Tom Thompson (2015). Exercise assisted reduction to stop smoking among ‘hard to reach’ smokers: A randomized trial. University of Exeter. PhD.
Marcela Haasova (2014). The acute effects on attentional bias to smoking and snack food images. University of Exeter. PhD.
Charlotte Benjamin (2013). The acute effects of exercise on affect and motivation in children. University of Exeter. PhD.
Hwa Jung Oh (2012). The acute effects of exercise on food cravings. PhD. International student. University of Exeter.
Melfy Eddosary (2010). The determinants of exercise intention and behaviour for Saudi youngsters: An application of the Theory of Planned Behaviour. PhD, University of Exeter. Saudi funded.
Kate Janse van Rensburg (2010). Effects of acute exercise on smoking-related outcomes. PhD, University of Exeter.
Vicki Goodwin. (2010). The effect of a targeted exercise programme on falls and function for people with Parkinson’s disease (GETuP Study). PhD. Co-supervisor, Registered in Peninsula College of Medicine & Dentistry. NIHR funded PhD studentship.
Andy Soundy (2007). Physical activity and psychological well-being among people with severe and enduring mental illness. PhD. University of Exeter.
Michael Ussher (2002). A randomised controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of exercise as a smoking cessation intervention. PhD First Supervisor from 1998-2000 at the University of Brighton, then co-supervisor when registered at University of London. Cancer UK funded trial.
Mark Hamer (2002). The relationship between aerobic exercise and cardiovascular stress reactivity in offspring of hypertensive families. PhD Co-supervisor at De Montfort University.
Sarah Hardcastle. (2002). Processes of change in physical activity and self-perceptions among women in exercise referral programmes: a qualitative approach. PhD, University of Brighton.
David Gilbourne (1998). An examination of the perceptions and implementation of psychological skills training in a sports injury rehabilitation setting, through Action Research. PhD. U of Brighton.
Sally May (1995). Factors influencing compliance to sports injury regimen. PhD. U. of Brighton.
Grants & contracts
As Principal Investigator
1/2/2017 (44 months). A multi-centred Trial of physical Activity assisted Reduction of Smoking (TARS). NIHR HTA15/111/01 (awarded). C.£1.8m. A.H. Taylor (C.I.), S. Creanor, T. Thompson, C.Hayward (Plymouth University), C. Green, C. Greaves (Exeter University), P.Aveyard (U of Oxford), M. Ussher (St George’s University of London), Rachel Murray (Nottingham U), Dan Preece (Plymouth City Council).
1/1/2016-31/12/2017. Improving health, under community supervision, with the support of a Health Trainer: Developing and evaluating a pilot randomised controlled trial. NIHR PHR Project:14/54/19. £708,763.80 (awarded).Taylor A. H. (C.I.)(15% fte), Quinn, C., Callaghan, L.,Sinclair, J,Thompson, T, Byng R, Creanor, S, Green, C, Hawton, A, Annison, J, Hayward, C, Wallace, G.
1/1/2015-31/1/2018 A multi-centred RCT of an augmented exercise referral scheme using web-based behavioural support in individuals with metabolic, musculo-skeletal and mental health conditions. NIHR HTA Project: 13/25/20. £1,341,705. Taylor A. H. (C.I.)(0.3-0.4 fte), Taylor, R., Yardley, L, N. Mutrie, K. Jolly, Anokye, N., Dean, S.,Greaves, C., Campbell, J., Jane, B., Little, P., Woolfe, T., Erwin, J.,Vickery, J.
2012-2014 Integrating Behavioural Activation and Physical Activity promotion (BAcPAc): A pilot randomised controlled trial with depressed patients. Funded NPRI-4 (MRC & partners). £290,413. A. H. Taylor (P.I.), P. Farrand (co-PI)(Mood Disorder Centre, Psychology), M. Hillsdon and A. Rowlands (SHS), R. Taylor, C. Green, C. Greaves, P. Evans (PCMD).
2010-2012 An exploratory trial to evaluate the effects of a physical activity intervention as a smoking cessation induction and cessation aid among the ‘hard to reach. (in Stonehouse and Devonport, Plymouth). NIHR (HTA). Grant HTA 07/78/02 (£430,093k). A. H. Taylor (P.I.)(20% fte), A. Rowlands (Exeter University), C. Green, R. Taylor, C. Greaves, J. Campbell, R. Ayres, R. Byng (PCMD), P. Aveyard (U of Oxford), M. Ussher (St George’s University of London), R. West, S. Michie (UCL).
2009-2011 The Clinical and Cost Effectiveness of Exercise Referral Systems: A Systematic Review & Economic evaluation. NIHR HTA Project: 08/72/01. £160k. R. Taylor (PCMD)(co-PI), A. H. Taylor (co-PI (Exeter), P. Trueman (York), K. Fox (Bristol), M. Hillsdon (Exeter), C. Green, Moxham, Campbell (PCMD).
2006-7 Walking as an aid to smoking cessation: a feasibility study in an NHS Stop Smoking Service (in Plymouth & Birmingham). National Prevention Research Initiative (NPRI-1)(MRC, + partners). £68.5k awarded, to Exeter. A. H. Taylor (PI) & M. Ussher (co-applicant, at St George’s Medical School, U of London).
2007-9 A randomised controlled trial of an intervention to promote the effects of health enhancing physical activity (HEPA) on physical and psychosocial outcomes in patients with mild COPD who are being treated with Tiotropium. International Primary Care Respiratory Group (IPCRG). Total £137k split 50:50 with PMS. A.H. Taylor (PI). Co-applicants: R. Jones, J. Campbell (PMS) & D. Price (Uni of Aberdeen).
2002 Understanding behaviour change and effectiveness of NHS GP exercise referral schemes, in East London: A qualitative study. Hackney & City PCT and Tower Hamlets PCT. A.H. Taylor (P.I.)(£22.5k) at DMU.
2001-2003 The effects of an exercise referral scheme for chronic low back pain patients on psycho-social and behavioural outcomes: A feasibility study. Bedford PCT. (£20k). A.H. Taylor (P.I.) at DMU.
1993-95 A randomized controlled trial to determine the effectiveness of a 10 week GP exercise referral scheme on modifiable CHD risk factors and psychological well being, with a 9 month follow-up. South-East Thames Regional Health Authority, Primary Care Development Fund: (Project 2/93). A.H. Taylor (P.I.)(U. of Brighton) awarded £70,000.
As co-applicant
1/5/2016 – 31/10/2017. A systematic review ofphysical activity for alcohol and substance use disorders: evidencesynthesis with stakeholder engagement to formulate practical recommendations. NIHR RfPB, PB-PG-0215-36117. £154,528(awarded). Tom Thompson (PI), co-apps: A. Taylor (0.07fte), J. Sinclair, G. Wallace, J. Neale, Y., Wei, S.Creanor, R. Kandiyali.
1/1/2016 – 31/6/2017. Developing and exploring the acceptability and feasibility of an intervention to prevent oral disease in high risk child populations. MRC – Intervention development gran£149,742 (awarded). Liz Kay (P.I.), co-apps Cath Quinn, Adrian Taylor (0.05fte).
1/1/2015 – 28/2/2016. A development study to examine feasibility and acceptability of pulmonary rehabilitation in Uganda for adults with chronic respiratory disease.MRC/DfID/Wellcome Global Health Trials Development Grant. £136,086. Jones, R (PI), Taylor, A.H., (0.01fte), Hyland, M., Rance, S., Barton, A. & Singh, S.
2012 The impact of exercise referral for people aged 40 and over in drug addiction services. £19k funded by North West NHS Flexibility and Sustainability Funding scheme. Beynon, C. (P.I.)(U. of Liverpool). Co-applicants: Cable, T., Gabbay, M., Taylor, A. H. (£3k), Roberts, H., Frith, L. Holland, D., Holland, S.
2008-12 A pragmatic randomised controlled trial of physical activity as an aid to smoking cessation during pregnancy. NIHR (HTA). £1,182,613. Michael Ussher (St George’s Hospital, University of London (P.I.). Co-applicants: Aveyard (Birmingham), Barton (Birmingham), Coleman (Nottingham), Lewis (Nottingham), Lewis (Minnesota, USA), Manyonda (London), Marcus (Brown Med Sch, USA), A. H. Taylor (Exeter), West (UCL).
2006-2011 A pragmatic randomised controlled trial (Exercise-TREAD) to evaluate exercise prescription as a treatment for depression. (PI: Glyn Lewis (Epidemiology and Psychiatry, U. of Bristol)(Co-applicants: A. H. Taylor (SSHS, Exeter), J Campbell (PCMD, Exeter), D Sharpe, M Calnan, N. Wiles, D. Lawlor & S Hollinghurst (Primary Care, U. of Bristol), K Fox & A Haase (Exercise & Health Science, U. of Bristol). Involving a 4.5 year multi-centred trial (Exeter and Bristol). NIHR (HTA: 03/45/07. Total award = c. £905k. (£107k to AT).
2009-2010 The effect of targeted exercise on falls and function with people with Parkinson’s disease (GETuP Study): Economic evaluation.’ NIHR NHS Researcher Development Award. £9k. Rod Taylor (PI), S. Richards, V. Goodwin, J. Campbell, A.H. Taylor (SSHS), P. Ewings.
2006-2009 The effect of a targeted exercise programme on falls and function for people with Parkinson’s disease (GETuP Study).’ NIHR NHS Researcher Development Award: £240k PhD Fellowship. Lead applicant, V Goodwin (Physiotherapist); Co-applicants and Supervisors, Prof J. Campbell, S. Richards (PMS) & A.H. Taylor (SHS).
2004-6 Exercise as an aid for smoking cessation: Identifying effectiveness and efficacy’. P.I.: G. Faulkner (University of Toronto). Knowledge Synthesis Project, Canadian Tobacco Control Research Initiative. Total awarded, Ca $64k. Faulkner (PI), Co-applicants: A.H. Taylor (SHS, University of Exeter)(C $4k), Ferrence, R., (U of Toronto), Munro, S. & Selby, P. (Centre for Addiction & Mental Health, Toronto).
1999-2001 A randomized controlled trial of a tailored physical activity programme in smoking cessation. Cancer Research Campaign (£102,000). Prof R. West (P.I)(SGHMS). Co-applicants A.H. Taylor (U. of Brighton) & M. Ussher. At St George's Hospital Medical School, London.
1999-2002 Zoning in: Motivating the musical mind. Leverhulme Trust (£288,000). Prof J Rutterman (Director of Royal College of Music)(PI), Prof J. Gruzelier (Imperial College London), A. H. Taylor (U. of Brighton), J. Connolly (Sporting Bodymind), Yonti Solomon & Brian Hawkins (RCM). A. Taylor led ‘Effects of chronic and acute exercise on psycho-physiological responses to laboratory and musical performance stress’ (received £35,000 PG student & ₤2500 for 10 day dissemination workshop in Lugano, Switzerland, and ₤1000 for dissemination workshop in Sydney, Australia).
1998-2000 Effectiveness of walking promotion signs on Eastbourne seafront. (One of four national development projects chosen from over 50). British Heart Foundation/Countryside Agency, Project lead, Muir (E. Sussex, Brighton & Hove H.A.). Taylor (co-applicant). Funding for overall project (£90,000). A.H. Taylor (U. of Brighton) £9k for research.
Publications
Publications
Key publications
(2014) 'A written self-help intervention for depressed adults comparing behavioural activation combined with physical activity promotion with a self-help intervention based upon behavioural activation alone: study protocol for a parallel group pilot randomised controlled trial (BAcPAc)' Trials 15, , DOI Open access
(2014) 'Self-regulating smoking and snacking through physical activity' Health Psychol 33, (4) 349-359 , DOI Open access
(2020) 'Randomised controlled trial of tailored support to increase physical activity and reduce smoking in smokers not immediately ready to quit: protocol for the Trial of physical Activity-assisted Reduction of Smoking (TARS) Study' BMJ OPEN 10, (12) Publisher Site , DOI Open access
(2020) 'Randomised controlled trial of an augmented exercise referral scheme using web-based behavioural support for inactive adults with chronic health conditions: the e-coachER trial' Br J Sports Med Publisher Site Open access
(2020) 'Adding web-based behavioural support to exercise referral schemes for inactive adults with chronic health conditions: the e-coachER RCT' Health Technology Assessment 24, (63) 1-106 , DOI Open access
(2020) 'Physical activity and the prevention, reduction, and treatment of alcohol and other drug use across the lifespan (The PHASE review): A systematic review' Mental Health and Physical Activity 0-0 , DOI Open access
Key publications are highlighted
Journals
Articles
(2023) 'Recommendations from Diabetes UK's 2022 diabetes and physical activity workshop' Diabetic Medicine 40, (9) , DOI Open access
(2023) 'Adding web-based support to exercise referral schemes improves symptoms of depression in people with elevated depressive symptoms: A secondary analysis of the e-coachER randomised controlled trial' Mental Health and Physical Activity 25, , DOI Open access
(2023) 'Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of behavioural support for prolonged abstinence for smokers wishing to reduce but not quit: Randomised controlled Trial of physical Activity assisted Reduction of Smoking (TARS)' Addiction , DOI Open access
(2023) 'HMP-REaDER: MENPA guidelines for designing and reporting research on holistic movement practices, including yoga, tai chi, qigong, and conscious dance' Mental Health and Physical Activity 24, , DOI Open access
(2022) 'A process evaluation, with mediation analysis, of a web-based intervention to augment primary care exercise referral schemes: the e-coachER randomised controlled trial' International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity 19, (1) , DOI Open access
(2022) 'A group-based behavioural intervention for weight management (PROGROUP) versus usual care in adults with severe obesity: a feasibility randomised controlled trial protocol' Pilot and Feasibility Studies 8, (1) , DOI Open access
(2021) 'Editorial: Extending the evidence for if and how physical activity can support positive changes among substance users' Mental Health and Physical Activity 21, 100428-100428 , DOI Open access
(2021) 'Mental Health and Physical Activity, yoga and other holistic movement practices (HMPs): A position statement' Mental Health and Physical Activity 21, 100426-100426 , DOI Open access
(2021) 'A novel method for assessing design fidelity in web-based behavioral interventions' Health Psychology 40, (3) 217-225 , DOI Open access
(2021) 'Aesthetically Designing Video-Call Technology With Care Home Residents: A Focus Group Study' Frontiers in Psychology 12, , DOI Open access
(2021) 'Feasibility of school students Skyping care home residents to reduce loneliness' Computers in Human Behavior Reports 3, , DOI Open access
(2020) 'Redesigning walking brochures using behaviour change theory: implications for walking intentions in natural environments' Health Promotion International 36, (4) 1126-1139 , DOI Open access
(2020) 'Randomised controlled trial of tailored support to increase physical activity and reduce smoking in smokers not immediately ready to quit: protocol for the Trial of physical Activity-assisted Reduction of Smoking (TARS) Study' BMJ OPEN 10, (12) Publisher Site , DOI Open access
(2020) 'Randomised controlled trial of an augmented exercise referral scheme using web-based behavioural support for inactive adults with chronic health conditions: the e-coachER trial' Br J Sports Med Publisher Site Open access
(2020) 'Intergroup ‘Skype’ Quiz Sessions in Care Homes to Reduce Loneliness and Social Isolation in Older People' Geriatrics 5, (4) 90-90 , DOI Open access
(2020) 'Adding web-based behavioural support to exercise referral schemes for inactive adults with chronic health conditions: the e-coachER RCT' Health Technology Assessment 24, (63) 1-106 , DOI Open access
(2020) 'Editorial: ‘Do we really need another review on the effects of physical activity on alcohol and other drug use disorders?’' Mental Health and Physical Activity 19, 100362-100362 , DOI Open access
(2020) 'Physical activity and the prevention, reduction, and treatment of alcohol and other drug use across the lifespan (The PHASE review): A systematic review' Mental Health and Physical Activity 0-0 , DOI Open access
(2020) 'Qualitative systematic review of the acceptability, feasibility, barriers, facilitators and perceived utility of using physical activity in the reduction of and abstinence from alcohol and other drug use' Mental Health and Physical Activity 100355-100355 , DOI Open access
(2019) 'Individual Health Trainers to support health and wellbeing for people under community supervision in the criminal justice system: the STRENGTHEN pilot RCT' Public Health Research , DOI Open access
(2019) 'Exercise interventions for smoking cessation' Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews , DOI Open access
(2019) 'It's more than just a referral: Development of an evidence-informed exercise and depression toolkit' Mental Health and Physical Activity 17, 100297-100297 , DOI Open access
(2019) 'A qualitative exploration of promoting oral health for infants in vulnerable families' British Dental Journal 227, (2) 137-142 , DOI Open access
(2018) 'Mental Health and Physical Activity (MENPA): Celebrating the first decade' Mental Health and Physical Activity 15, A1-A4 , DOI
(2018) 'Multicentred randomised controlled trial of an augmented exercise referral scheme using web-based behavioural support in individuals with metabolic, musculoskeletal and mental health conditions: protocol for the e-coachER trial' BMJ Open 8, (9) , DOI Open access
(2018) 'Web-based intervention using behavioral activation and physical activity for adults with depression (The eMotion study): Pilot randomized controlled trial' Journal of Medical Internet Research 20, (7) , DOI Open access
(2018) 'Intervention Delivery Fidelity Assessment of a Counseling-Based Intervention for Promoting Smoking Reduction and Increasing Physical Activity' Health Psychology , DOI Open access
(2018) 'Health trainer-led motivational intervention plus usual care for people under community supervision compared with usual care alone: a study protocol for a parallel-group pilot randomised controlled trial (STRENGTHEN)' BMJ Open 8, (6) e023123-e023123 , DOI Open access
(2018) 'Physical activity for antenatal and postnatal depression in women attempting to quit smoking: randomised controlled trial' BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 18, , DOI Open access
(2018) 'Video-calls to reduce loneliness and social isolation within care environments for older people: an implementation study using collaborative action research' BMC Geriatrics 18, , DOI Open access
(2018) 'Physical activity and the prevention, reduction, and treatment of alcohol and/or substance use across the lifespan (The PHASE review): protocol for a systematic review' Systematic Reviews 7, (1) , DOI Open access
(2017) 'Development of a web-based intervention (eMotion) based on behavioural activation to promote physical activity in people with depression' Mental Health and Physical Activity , DOI Open access
(2017) 'Physical activity and mental health; it is more than just a prescription' Mental Health and Physical Activity , DOI Open access
(2017) 'Assessment of fidelity in individual level behaviour change interventions promoting physical activity among adults: a systematic review' BMC Public Health 17, (1) , DOI Open access
(2017) 'Lessons learned from the London Exercise and Pregnant (LEAP) Smokers randomised controlled trial process evaluation: implications for the design of physical activity for smoking cessation interventions during pregnancy' BMC Public Health 17, (1) , DOI Open access
(2016) 'How do brochures encourage walking in natural environments in the UK? A content analysis' Health Promotion International daw083-daw083 , DOI Open access
(2016) 'Factors associated with study attrition in a pilot randomised controlled trial to explore the role of exercise-assisted reduction to stop (EARS) smoking in disadvantaged groups' Trials 17, (1) , DOI Open access
(2016) 'Identifying and understanding the determinants and physical activity behaviour change processes for people with mental health issues' Mental Health and Physical Activity 11, 75-75 , DOI
(2016) 'The association between habitual physical activity and cigarette cravings, and influence of smokers’ characteristics in disadvantaged smokers not ready to quit' Psychopharmacology 233, (14) 2765-2774 , DOI Open access
(2016) 'Promoting and maintaining physical activity in the transition to retirement: a systematic review of interventions for adults around retirement age' International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity 13, (1) , DOI Open access
(2015) 'Exercise and Counseling for Smoking Cessation in Smokers With Depressive Symptoms: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial' Journal of Dual Diagnosis 11, (3-4) 205-216 , DOI
(2015) 'An investigation into the effects of different types of exercise on the maintenance of approach motivation levels' Mental Health and Physical Activity 9, 24-34 , DOI Open access
(2015) 'The London Exercise And Pregnant smokers (LEAP) trial: a randomised controlled trial of physical activity for smoking cessation in pregnancy with an economic evaluation' Health Technology Assessment 19, (84) 1-136 , DOI Open access
(2015) 'Combining behavioural activation with physical activity promotion for adults with depression: findings of a parallel-group pilot randomised controlled trial (BAcPAc)' Trials 16, (1) , DOI Open access
(2015) 'Energy expenditure on recreational visits to different natural environments' Social Science & Medicine 139, 53-60 , DOI Open access
(2015) 'Physical activity for smoking cessation in pregnancy: randomised controlled trial' BMJ 350, (0) 0-0 , DOI Open access
(2015) 'An Exploratory Analysis of the Smoking and Physical Activity Outcomes From a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial of an Exercise Assisted Reduction to Stop Smoking Intervention in Disadvantaged Groups' Nicotine & Tobacco Research 18, (3) 289-297 , DOI Open access
(2015) 'Acute Effects of Brisk Walking on Sugary Snack Cravings in Overweight People, Affect and Responses to a Manipulated Stress Situation and to a Sugary Snack Cue: A Crossover Study' PLOS ONE 10, (3) e0119278-e0119278 , DOI Open access
(2015) 'Lessons learned from recruiting socioeconomically disadvantaged smokes into a pilot randomized controlled trial to explore the role of Exercise Assisted Reduction then Stop (EARS) smoking' Trials 16, , DOI Open access
(2014) 'Participants' experiences of facilitated physical activity for the management of depression in primary care' J Health Psychol 19, (11) 1430-1442 , DOI
(2014) 'A written self-help intervention for depressed adults comparing behavioural activation combined with physical activity promotion with a self-help intervention based upon behavioural activation alone: study protocol for a parallel group pilot randomised controlled trial (BAcPAc)' Trials 15, , DOI Open access
(2014) 'A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FOR SMOKING CESSATION DURING PREGNANCY' ANNALS OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE 47, S239-S239
(2014) 'Self-regulating smoking and snacking through physical activity' Health Psychol 33, (4) 349-359 , DOI Open access
(2014) 'The acute effects of physical activity on cigarette cravings: exploration of potential moderators, mediators and physical activity attributes using individual participant data (IPD) meta-analyses' Psychopharmacology (Berl) 231, (7) 1267-1275 , DOI
(2014) 'Evidence and theory into practice in different health care contexts: A call for more translational science' Mental Health and Physical Activity 7, (1) 1-5 , DOI
(2014) 'The effects of psychological treatments for adult depression on physical activity: A systematic review' Mental Health and Physical Activity 7, (1) 6-8 , DOI
(2014) 'A pilot randomized trial to assess the methods and procedures for evaluating the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of Exercise Assisted Reduction then Stop (EARS) among disadvantaged smokers' HTA Final Report , DOI
(2013) 'A brisk walk, compared with being sedentary, reduces attentional bias and chocolate cravings among regular chocolate eaters with different body mass' Appetite 71, 144-149 , DOI Open access
(2013) 'Acute effect of exercise on alcohol urges and attentional bias towards alcohol related images in high alcohol consumers' Mental Health and Physical Activity 6, (3) 220-226 , DOI Open access
(2013) 'Editorial for physical activity and cognitive functioning' Mental Health and Physical Activity 6, (3) 163-164 , DOI
(2013) 'Facilitated physical activity as a treatment for depressed adults: randomised controlled trial (Reprint from BMJ, vol 344, pg e2758, 2012)' BRITISH JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE 47, (10) 629-629 , DOI
(2013) 'Routledge Handbook of Physical Activity and Mental Health' Mental Health and Physical Activity 6, (2) 101-102 , DOI
(2013) 'Republished research: Effect of exercise referral schemes in primary care on physical activity and improving health outcomes: systematic review and meta-analysis (Reprinted from BMJ vol 343, pg d6462, 2011)' BRITISH JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE 47, (8) 526-526 , DOI
(2013) 'Effectiveness of a motivational interviewing intervention on weight loss, physical activity and cardiovascular disease risk factors: a randomised controlled trial with a 12-month post-intervention follow-up' Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act 10, , DOI Open access
(2013) 'Exercise referral for drug users aged 40 and over: results of a pilot study in the UK' BMJ OPEN 3, (5) , DOI Open access
(2013) 'Immediate effects of single bouts of exercise on cravings to smoke: A systematic review of the literature' ZEITSCHRIFT FUR GESUNDHEITSPSYCHOLOGIE 21, (3) 122-137 , DOI
(2013) 'The acute effects of physical activity on cigarette cravings: systematic review and meta-analysis with individual participant data' Addiction 108, (1) 26-37 , DOI
(2012) 'Strategies to recruit hard-to-reach smokers into Exercise Assisted Reduction then Stop (EARS): a pragmatic pilot randomised trial' Lancet 380,
(2012) 'Physical activity as an aid to smoking cessation during pregnancy (LEAP) trial: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial' TRIALS 13, , DOI Open access
(2012) 'Levels and predictors of exercise referral scheme uptake and adherence: a systematic review' JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY AND COMMUNITY HEALTH 66, (8) 737-744 , DOI
(2012) 'Facilitated physical activity as a treatment for depressed adults: randomised controlled trial' BMJ-BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL 344, , DOI Open access
(2012) 'The effects of acute exercise on attentional bias toward smoking-related stimuli: A systematic review' JOURNAL OF SPORT & EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY 34, S237-S237
(2012) 'The effects of exercise on cigarette cravings and brain activation in response to smoking-related images' PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY 221, (4) 659-666 , DOI
(2012) 'Call for papers: Special issue on ‘Physical Activity & Cognitive Functioning’' Mental Health and Physical Activity 5, (1) 105-105 , DOI
(2012) 'Translating theory and evidence into practice: What is the role of health professionals?' Mental Health and Physical Activity 5, (1) 1-3 , DOI
(2012) 'Brisk walking reduces ad libitum snacking in regular chocolate eaters during a workplace simulation' Appetite 58, (1) 387-392 , DOI
(2012) ''It's a double edged sword': a qualitative analysis of the experiences of exercise amongst people with Bipolar Disorder' J Affect Disord 136, (3) 634-642 , DOI
(2012) 'Acute effects of brisk walking on affect and psychological well-being in individuals with type 2 diabetes' DIABETES RESEARCH AND CLINICAL PRACTICE 95, (1) 25-29 , DOI
(2012) 'Exercise interventions for smoking cessation' COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS (1) , DOI
(2012) 'Influence of fitness and physical activity on cardiovascular reactivity to musical performance' WORK-A JOURNAL OF PREVENTION ASSESSMENT & REHABILITATION 41, (1) 27-32 , DOI
(2012) 'A pragmatic randomised controlled trial to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of a physical activity intervention as a treatment for depression: the treating depression with physical activity (TREAD) trial' Health Technol Assess 16, (10) 1-iv , DOI
(2011) 'The clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of exercise referral schemes: a systematic review and economic evaluation' Health Technol Assess 15, (44) i-254 , DOI
(2011) 'Effect of exercise referral schemes in primary care on physical activity and improving health outcomes: systematic review and meta-analysis' BMJ 343, , DOI Open access
(2011) 'An exercise intervention to prevent falls in people with Parkinson's disease: a pragmatic randomised controlled trial' Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry , DOI
(2011) 'Patients' views of physical activity as treatment for depression: a qualitative study' British Journal of General Practice 61, (585) e149-e156 , DOI Open access
(2010) 'A reflection on 3 years of MENPA from the editors: Are we achieving our aims?' Mental Health and Physical Activity 3, (2) 47-50 , DOI
(2010) 'Rationale and development of the physical activity counselling intervention for a pragmatic TRial of Exercise and Depression in the UK (TREAD-UK)' Mental Health and Physical Activity 3, (2) 85-91 , DOI
(2010) 'Integrating the promotion of physical activity within a smoking cessation programme: findings from collaborative action research in UK Stop Smoking Services' BMC Health Serv Res 10, , DOI Open access
(2010) 'Physical activity as a treatment for depression: the TREAD randomised trial protocol' TRIALS 11, , DOI Open access
(2010) 'Erratum: The effects of acute exercise on attentional bias towards smoking-related stimuli during temporary abstinence from smoking (Addiction (2009) 104 (1910-1917))' Addiction 105, (7) , DOI
(2010) 'The effects of acute exercise on attentional bias towards smoking-related stimuli during temporary abstinence from smoking (104, pg 1910, 2009)' ADDICTION 105, (7) 1322-1322
(2010) 'Should practitioners promote physical activity as a treatment for depression?' The Journal of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh 40, (2) 132-135 , DOI
(2010) 'The feasibility of recruiting patients with early COPD to a pilot trial assessing the effects of a physical activity intervention' PRIMARY CARE RESPIRATORY JOURNAL 19, (2) 124-130 , DOI
(2010) 'A Qualitative Perspective on Multiple Health Behaviour Change: Views of Smoking Cessation Advisors Who Promote Physical Activity' Journal of Smoking Cessation 5, (1) 7-14 , DOI
(2010) 'Readiness to use physical activity as a smoking cessation aid: a multiple behaviour change application of the Transtheoretical Model among quitters attending Stop Smoking Clinics' Patient Educ Couns 79, (2) 156-159 , DOI
(2010) 'Effects of exercise on cravings to smoke: The role of exercise intensity and cortisol' JOURNAL OF SPORTS SCIENCES 28, (1) 11-19 , DOI
(2010) 'Determinants of physical activity promotion by smoking cessation advisors as an aid for quitting: support for the Transtheoretical Model' Patient Educ Couns 78, (1) 53-56 , DOI
(2009) 'The effects of physical activity on physical and mental health among individuals with bipolar disorder: A systematic review' Mental Health and Physical Activity 2, (2) 86-94 , DOI
(2009) 'Chest X-rays in COPD screening: Are they worthwhile?' Respiratory Medicine 103, (12) 1862-1865 , DOI
(2009) 'The effects of acute exercise on attentional bias towards smoking-related stimuli during temporary abstinence from smoking' Addiction 104, (11) 1910-1917 , DOI
(2009) 'Promoting physical activity for mental health: A complex intervention?' Mental Health and Physical Activity 2, (1) 1-3 , DOI
(2009) 'Acute exercise modulates cigarette cravings and brain activation in response to smoking-related images: an fMRI study' Psychopharmacology (Berl) 203, (3) 589-598 , DOI
(2009) 'Acute effects of brisk walking on urges to eat chocolate, affect, and responses to a stressor and chocolate cue. An experimental study' Appetite 52, (1) 155-160 , DOI
(2008) 'Erratum: The effects of acute exercise on cognitive functioning and cigarette cravings during temporary abstinence from smoking <i>Hum Psychopharmacol</i> 23: 193‐199' Human Psychopharmacology: Clinical and Experimental 23, (8) 725-725 , DOI
(2008) 'Promoting physical activity to aid smoking cessation: A qualitative perspective on multiple health behaviour change' PSYCHOLOGY & HEALTH 23, 115-115
(2008) 'Walk-2-Quit: Translating theory and evidence to practice through collaborative action research' PSYCHOLOGY & HEALTH 23, 115-115
(2008) 'The effectiveness of exercise interventions for people with Parkinson's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis' Mov Disord 23, (5) 631-640 , DOI
(2008) 'The effects of acute exercise on cognitive functioning and cigarette cravings during temporary abstinence from smoking' Hum Psychopharmacol 23, (3) 193-199 , DOI
(2008) 'Exercise interventions for smoking cessation' COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS (4) , DOI
(2008) 'A randomised controlled trial on the effectiveness of a primary health care based counselling intervention on physical activity, diet and CHD risk factors' Patient Educ Couns 70, (1) 31-39 , DOI
(2007) 'Psychometric properties of the 7-day physical activity recall questionnaire in individuals with severe mental illness' ARCHIVES OF PSYCHIATRIC NURSING 21, (6) 309-316 , DOI
(2007) 'Randomized controlled trial of physical activity counseling as an aid to smoking cessation: 12 month follow-up' ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS 32, (12) 3060-3064 , DOI
(2007) 'Walking reduces cue-elicited cigarette cravings and withdrawal symptoms, and delays ad libitum smoking' Nicotine Tob Res 9, (11) 1183-1190 , DOI
(2007) 'The acceptability of physical activity programming within a smoking cessation service for individuals with severe mental illness' PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 66, (1) 123-126 , DOI
(2007) 'The acute effects of exercise on cigarette cravings, withdrawal symptoms, affect and smoking behaviour: a systematic review' Addiction 102, (4) 534-543 , DOI
(2007) 'Exploring variability and perceptions of lifestyle physical activity among individuals with severe and enduring mental health problems: A qualitative study' Journal of Mental Health 16, (4) 493-503 , DOI
(2006) 'Exercise science and the development of evidence-based practice: A "better practices" framework' EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SPORT SCIENCE 6, (2) 117-126 , DOI
(2006) 'Effects of walking on cigarette cravings and affect in the context of Nesbitt's paradox and the circumplex model' JOURNAL OF SPORT & EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY 28, (1) 18-31 , DOI
(2006) 'The effect of acute aerobic exercise on stress related blood pressure responses: A systematic review and meta-analysis' BIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY 71, (2) 183-190 , DOI
(2006) 'Stress,fatigue, health, and risk of road traffic accidents among professional drivers: The contribution of physical inactivity' ANNUAL REVIEW OF PUBLIC HEALTH 27, 371-391 , DOI
(2006) 'Effects of a brisk walk on blood pressure responses to the Stroop, a speech task and a smoking cue among temporarily abstinent smokers' Psychopharmacology (Berl) 184, (2) 247-253 , DOI
(2006) 'Stress, fatigue, health, and risk of road traffic accidents among professional drivers: the contribution of physical inactivity' Annu Rev Public Health 27, 371-391 , DOI
(2005) 'Acute effects of self-paced walking on urges to smoke during temporary smoking abstinence' Psychopharmacology (Berl) 181, (1) 1-7 , DOI
(2005) 'Implementation of national diabetes retinal screening programme is associated with a lower proportion of patients referred to ophthalmology' Diabetic Medicine 22, (8) 1112-1115 , DOI
(2005) 'Finding an exercise identity in an older body: "It's redefining yourself and working out who you are"' PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE 6, (2) 173-188 , DOI
(2005) 'Effectiveness of a primary care exercise referral intervention for changing physical self-perceptions over 9 months' Health Psychol 24, (1) 11-21 , DOI
(2004) 'Physical activity and older adults: a review of health benefits and the effectiveness of interventions' J Sports Sci 22, (8) 703-725 , DOI
(2003) 'Efficacy of exercise counselling as an aid for smoking cessation: a randomized controlled trial' ADDICTION 98, (4) 523-532 , DOI
(2001) 'Motivational climate in sport and physical education: The role of significant others' European Journal of Sport Science 1, (4) 1-13 , DOI
(2001) 'Looking for more than weight loss and fitness gain: Psychosocial dimensions among elder women in a primary-care exercise-referral program' JOURNAL OF AGING AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY 9, (3) 313-328 , DOI
(2000) 'The Newcastle exercise project - National quality assurance framework will guide best value and practice in GP exercise referral schemes' BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL 320, (7247) 1474-1474
(2000) 'The Newcastle exercise project. Conclusions are misleading' BMJ 320, (7247) 1470-1471
(1998) 'Randomised controlled trial to examine the effects of a GP exercise referral programme in Hailsham, East Sussex, on modifiable coronary heart disease risk factors' J Epidemiol Community Health 52, (9) 595-601 , DOI
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(1998) 'From theory to practice: The integration of goal perspective theory and life development approaches within an injury-specific goal-setting program' JOURNAL OF APPLIED SPORT PSYCHOLOGY 10, (1) 124-139 , DOI
(1996) 'Threat and coping appraisal as determinants of compliance with sports injury rehabilitation: an application of Protection Motivation Theory' J Sports Sci 14, (6) 471-482 , DOI
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Books
Chapters
(2023) 'Physical activity as an aid in smoking cessation' Routledge Handbook of Physical Activity and Mental Health 451-464
(2017) 'The Effects of Exercise on Stress, Fatigue, Sleep, Health Status and Potential Risk of At-Work Road Traffic Accidents: A Multi-Disciplinary Model' Driver Behaviour and Training 175-190 , DOI
(2014) 'Counselling to promote physical activity' Routledge Companion to Sport and Exercise Psychology: Global perspectives and fundamental concepts 785-800
(2013) 'Physical Activity as an aid in Smoking Cessation' Routledge Handbook of Physical Activity and Mental Health Routledge 473-486 , DOI
(2008) 'Prospective relationships between physical activity, 'need for recovery' and driver accidents and absenteeism' Driver Behaviour and Training 167-173
(2003) 'Physical activity, anxiety, and stress' Physical Activity and Psychological Well-Being 10-45 , DOI
Conference Papers
(2019) 'Objective measurement of participants' physical activity: use of accelerometry in e-coachER - a randomised controlled trial of web-based support in exercise referral schemes'
(2019) 'The effect of the method of invitation on recruitment of participants from GP practices to a trial of a smoking reduction intervention: a study within a trial'
(2018) 'Using video-calls to combat loneliness in old age' S13-S13
(2016) 'EXERCISE AND COUNSELING FOR SMOKING CESSATION IN SMOKERS WITH CURRENT DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED PILOT TRIAL' S65-S65
(2003) 'Changes in psycho-physiological response to a musical performance after 16 weeks of aerobic exercise and Alexander Technique training' 292-293
(1998) 'Changes in physical self-perceptions: Findings from a randomized controlled study of a GP exercise referral scheme' 105-106
(1992) 'The mediating effect of perceived time barriers in the health locus of control and exercise relationship among corporate executives' 625-626
(1991) 'The effects of aerobic exercise and quiet rest on state anxiety and blood pressure following a psychological stressor' 447-448
Reports
Motivational support intervention to reduce smoking and increase physical activity in smokers not ready to quit: the TARS RCT. National Institute for Health and Care Research , DOI Open access
Presentations and posters
'A multi-centre Trial of physical Activity assisted Reduction of Smoking (TARS): Baseline characteristics, and health trainer led intervention engagement' Open access
'The mediating effects of theory linked process measures on 12 month accelerometer recorded physical activity within the e-coacher RCT involving primary care exercise referral participants' Open access
Other Publications
TARS Health Trainer Manual. Open access
Personal
Personal
Other academic activities
2008- date Founding co-Editor in Chief (with Guy Faulkner, U of British Columbia) of Mental Health and Physical Activity (Elsevier), and sole Editor in Chief (from 2019) an international interdisciplinary journal (see http://ees.elsevier.com/menpa/ ),with editorial board members from neuroscience, public health, medicine, psychiatry,clinical psychology, ageing, exercise and health, addiction backgrounds. Impact Factor for 2020 = 1.7
2019 - Fellow of the Royal Society of Public Health
2015 - Non-clinical Fellow of Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
2002 - Fellow of British Association Sport &Exercise Science (BASES).
Additional information
Keen cyclist, hasher and orienteer, and trying to walk the SW Coastal path before it or I erode away.
Links
Editor in Chief: Mental Health & Physical Activity(MENPA) http://www.journals.elsevier.com/mental-health-and-physical-activity/
Chief Investigator: NIHR (HTA) funded RCT: e-coachER (http://clahrc-peninsula.nihr.ac.uk/research/e-coacher)
Chief Investigator: NIHR (PHR) funded RCT: STRENGTHEN (https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/primarycare/public-health/hi5)
Chief Investigator: NIHR (HTA) funded RCT: TARS (http://clahrc-peninsula.nihr.ac.uk/research/tars-trial-of-physical-activity-and-reduction-of-smoking)