Dr Lisa Kidd

Research Fellow in Public Health

T: 0141 331 8902

BN (Hons), RGN, PhD

Lisa is a Research Fellow in Public Health based within the School of Health and affiliated to the new Institute of Applied Health Research. A registered general nurse, she graduated from the University of Glasgow in 2001 with a Bachelor of Nursing (Hons), and has previous clinical experience within acute surgical and cancer care settings.

After gaining research experience at the University of Glasgow, she held a full time research post at the Cancer Care Research Centre, University of Stirling, where she completed her PhD in 2007. Her thesis was entitled ‘An exploration of patients’ perceived control, self efficacy and involvement in self care during chemotherapy treatment for colorectal cancer.’

Lisa was appointed Research Fellow in Public Health, School of Health/Institute for Applied Health Research in 2009.

Research Interests

Self care/self management
Cancer
Long term conditions
Patient and public involvement
Mixed methods and qualitative research

Selected publications

Ostlund U, Kidd L, Wengstrom Y, Rowa-Dewar N (In press) Combining qualitative and quantitative research within mixed method research designs: a methodological review International Journal of Nursing Studies

Kidd L, Forbat L, Kochen M, Kearney N (In press) The supportive care needs of carers of people affected by cancer stationed in British Forces Germany European Journal of Cancer Care

Kidd L, Cayless S, Johnston B, Wengstrom Y (2010) Telehealth use within palliative care in the UK: a review of the evidence Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare 16:7:394-402

Hubbard G, Kidd L, Kearney N (2010) Disrupted lives and threats to identity: The experiences of people with colorectal cancer within the first year following diagnosis Health 14:2:131-146

Kidd L, Hubbard G, O’Carroll R, Kearney N (2009) Perceived control and involvement in self care in patients with colorectal cancer Journal of Clinical Nursing 18:16:2292-2300

Kidd L, Kearney N, O’Carroll R, Hubbard G (2008) A longitudinal investigation of perceptions and experiences of self care in patients with colorectal cancer Journal of Advanced Nursing 64:5:469-477

Hubbard G, Kidd L, Donaghy E (2008) Preferences for involvement in treatment decision making of patients with cancer: a review of the literature European Journal of Oncology Nursing 12:4:299-318

Hubbard G, Kidd L, Donaghy E, McDonald C, Kearney N (2007) A review of literature about involving people affected by cancer in research, policy and planning, and practice Patient Education and Counseling 65:1:21-33

Kearney N, Kidd L, Miller M, Sage M, Khorrami J, McGee M, Cassidy J, Niven K, Gray P (2006) Utilising handheld computers to monitor and support patients receiving chemotherapy: results of a UK-based feasibility study Supportive Care in Cancer 14:742-752

Presentations and Posters

Kidd L (2008) Perceived control and involvement in self care in patients with colorectal cancer. Poster presentation at the National Cancer Research Institute (NCRI) Conference, Birmingham, October 2008

Kidd L and Kearney N (2008) An exploration of perceived control, self efficacy and involvement in self care. Oral presentation at European Confederation of Cancer Organisations (ECCO) Conference, Barcelona, 23rd-27th September 2008

Kidd L (2008) Perceived control and involvement in self care. Poster presentation at the Enhancing Self Care Conference, Alliance for Self Care Research and the Social Dimensions of Health Institute, St Andrews, 15th-17th September 2008

Kidd L and Hubbard G (2006) Interventions to enhance the involvement of people affected by cancer in self care: findings from a systematic review. Oral presentation at Enhancing Self Care Conference, Alliance for Self Care Research and the Social Dimensions of Health Institute, Dundee, 3rd-5th May 2006

Kearney N, Muir L*, Miller M and Gray P (2003) Using handheld computers to support patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy. Poster presentation at the European Confederation of Cancer Organisations (ECCO) Conference, Copenhagen, 21st-25th September 2003

Kearney N, Hargan I, Miller M, Muir L*, and Gray P (2003) The use of web based information in handheld computers in supporting patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy. Poster presentation at the European Confederation of Cancer Organisations (ECCO) Conference, Copenhagen, 21st-25th September 2003

* now Kidd