Dr Christine Dobbs

Research Highlights

1. Burholt, V. & Dobbs, C. (2012). Research on rural ageing: Where have we got to and where are we going in Europe?. Journal of Rural Studies, 28(4), 432-446.

   https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jrurstud.2012.01.009, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa6888
2. Burholt, V. & Dobbs, C. (2013). A support network typology for application in older populations with a preponderance of multigenerational households. Ageing and Society, 34(7), 1-28.

   https://doi.org/10.1017/S0144686X12001511, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa13693
3. Phillips, J., Dobbs, C., & Burholt, V. (2013). Extracare: Does it promote residential satisfaction compared to residential and home care?. British Journal Of Social Work

   https://doi.org/10.1093/bjsw/bct185, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa16361
4. Burholt, V., Dobbs, C., & Victor, C. (2016). Transnational Relationships and Cultural Identity of Older Migrants. GeroPsych, 29(2), 57-69.

   https://doi.org/10.1024/1662-9647/a000143, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa28027
5. Jones, K., Laurie, G., Stevens, L., Dobbs, C., Ford, D., & Lea, N. (2017). The other side of the coin: Harm due to the non-use of health-related data. International Journal of Medical Informatics, 97, 43-51.

   https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2016.09.010, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa30416

All Research

• ASPM02 Perspectives on Ageing

  The module considers different perspectives on ageing. It provides students with an understanding of theoretical approaches, current debates and issues in gerontology.

• ASPM05 Environment and Ageing

  Students will be introduced to the environmental context of ageing in this module. It considers different geographical contexts and how space, place and distance all impact on the experience of ageing. Housing, transport and community issues are discussed.

• ASPM07 Dissertation

  A dissertation is required for the MSc in Gerontology and Ageing Studies. The student will select an area within ageing which is of particular interest and explore it in considerable depth.

• ASPM10 Psychology of Ageing

  Students will be introduced to the psychological constructs explaining the ageing process as well as exploring both typical and atypical patterns associated with ageing. Psychological illness, life transitions and attitude formation will also be addressed within the field, providing a detailed insight into the latter stages of the lifecourse from a psychological viewpoint.

• SHHM06 The Social Aspects of Long Term and Chronic Illness

  Students will be enabled to consider the social aspects of long term and chronic illness to gain understanding of the effects on the individual and society. The module will provide an opportunity to learn about the lived experiences of people, throughout the life course, whose lives are affected by long term and chronic illness. Consideration will be given also to the study of carers¿ experiences, examining their role and how their needs may be met. The module will focus on aspects of long term and chronic condition management that are overlooked in bio-medical approaches by examining in detail how people make sense of and cope with long term and chronic illness. It will also encourage practitioners to critically evaluate the delivery of care to patients with long term and chronic conditions and their carers within its strategic framework.

• SHN3048 Promoting the Public Health of Populations

  The module is designed to develop the knowledge and skills of practitioners in public health practice and primary health care. This will require that practitioners have an understanding of the underpinning concepts and approaches to public health practice and the role of public health in primary health care. Collaborative ways of working between sectors will be explored within the above context in order that students can plan and evaluate strategies for the improvement of health of individuals, groups and local populations. They will develop skills to work with others to plan, implement and evaluate programmes and projects, as well as appraising policies to recommend changes to improve health and well-being. Students have to be placed in concurrent practice for completion of this module.

• SHNM16 Promoting the Public Health of Populations

  The module is designed to develop the knowledge and skills of practitioners in public health practice and primary health care. This will require that practitioners have an understanding of the underpinning concepts and approaches to public health practice and the role of public health in primary health care. Collaborative ways of working between sectors will be explored within the above context in order that students can plan and evaluate strategies for the improvement of health of individuals, groups and local populations. They will develop skills to work with others to plan, implement and evaluate programmes and projects, as well as appraising policies to recommend changes to improve health and well-being. Students have to be placed in concurrent practice for completion of this module.

• SHVM46 Chronic or Persistent Pain Management

  The experience of chronic or persistent pain has a major impact upon a person¿s quality of life and it can often limit their level of physical functioning. Therefore, it is important to have effective strategies and treatment options available to decide the best method of clinical intervention. There are two main approaches to chronic or persistent pain management ¿ pharmacological and non-pharmacological (i.e. electrotherapy, massage, acupuncture, etc). This module will examine each option in terms of its evidence base and clinical application.