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Location The Institute of Rehabilitation is located opposite Hull Royal Infirmary in a large Georgian-style house with fluted pillars in the Doric order. The house was probably designed by George Jackson and bult in the early 1840s.
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Address The Institute of Rehabilitation |
Background Information
Opened in April 1997, the Institute of Rehabilitation is a joint University and National Health Service venture.
Professor Leslie G Walker (Chair of Cancer Rehabilitation) is the Director.
Aims
The aims of the Institute are to:
- carry out internationally significant research funded by 'blue chip' grants,
- provide a research resource for clinicians in Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire,
- facilitate evidence-based practice,
- provide local and national educational programmes, and
- enhance the professional standing of the Therapies.
Principles of the Institute
The principles on which the Institute are based are that it be multidisciplinary, multi-agency (acute and community services) and integrated with local service provision.
Staff
Alexina Adams, Secretary to the Institute and PA to the Director
Tel: 01482 675046
Email: a.f.adams@hull.ac.uk
Jayne Anderson, Physiotherapist and Lecturer
Tel: 01482 675644
Email: jayne.anderson@hey.nhs.uk
Elaine Dixon, Receptionist
Tel: 01482 675602
Email: elaine.dixon@hey.nhs.uk
Angela Green, Research and Development Therapist
Tel: 01482 675643
Email: a.j.green@hull.ac.uk
Alison Greenley, Secretary to Professor Esme Moniz Cook
Tel: 01482 675639
Email: alison.greenley@hey.nhs.uk
David Jackson, Honorary Research Associate
Tel: 01482 675642
Email: d.a.jackson@hull.ac.uk
Professor Jennifer Klaber Moffett, Emeritus Professor of Rehabilitation
Tel: 01482 675610
Email: j.k.moffett@hull.ac.uk
Dr Emma J Lewis, Dimbleby Cancer Care Clinical Psychologist
Tel: 01482 675570
Email: e.lewis@hull.ac.uk
Professor Esme Moniz-Cook, Honorary Professor of Clinical Psychology and Ageing
Tel: 01482 675639
Email: e.d.moniz-cook@hull.ac.uk
Dr. Donald M. Sharp, Senior Lecturer (Behavioural Oncology)
Tel: 01482 675046
Email: d.m.sharp@hull.ac.uk
Dr Mark Stein, Clinical Psychologist
Tel: 01482 675570
Email: mark.stein@hey.nhs.uk
Marcus Tredinnich, Trainee Psychologist and Research Associate
Tel: 01482 675642
Email: Marcus.tredinnick@humber.nhs.uk
Andrew A Walker, Research Assistant
Tel: 01482 675046
Email: aawalker.contact@googlemail.com
Mary B Walker, Honorary Research Fellow
Tel: 01482 675046
Email: m.b.walker@hull.ac.uk
Professor Leslie G. Walker, Director of the Institute of Rehabilitation
Tel: 01482 675046
Email: l.g.walker@hull.ac.uk
Web Page: http://www.lgwalker.com
Hannah Wilkinson - Psychologist and Research Assistant
Tel: 01482 675642
Email: Hannah.wilkinson@humber.nhs.uk
Sandy Wright, Physiotherapy Manager for Outpatient Services
Tel: 01482 675642
Email: sandy.wright@hey.nhs.uk
Research Groups
Currently, there are three research groups:
- Cancer Rehabilitation
- Rehabilitation and the Elderly
- Pain and the Therapies
These groups share an interest in psychosocial interventions, the assessment of quality of life and communication skills.
1. Cancer Rehabilitation: Behavioural Oncology
This research group is directed by Professor Leslie G Walker.
Behavioural oncology refers to the application of the findings and methods of clinical and health psychology in particular, and the social sciences in general, to understanding and managing cancer. Cancer and mental health are two of the four current National Health priorities (Our Healthier Nation 1998, Cm3852). More recently the National Cancer Director has indicated that patient information, support and palliative care are high on his list of priorities.
Oncology Health Centres have been established at the Princess Royal Hospital and Castle Hill Hospital, Kingston Upon Hull.
Based on our previous research in Aberdeen, these Centres offer nurse-led ‘drop-in’ facilities for all patients with cancer in the region and their families. Patients and relatives can attend the Unit at any time for information and support. In addition, health care professionals, in hospital or in the community, can refer patients and relatives for a consultation by one of the Clinical Psychologists or Specialist Behavioural Oncology Nurses.
A key feature is that the Centres are fully integrated physically, functionally, financially and managerially with other parts of the cancer division.
Over 1,500 new patient, and almost as many new relatives, attend each year, and up to 260 patients and relatives attend weekly. Many more access the services by telephone.
Aims
The aims of the Oncology Health Centres are:
- to prevent psychological distress,
- to improve quality of life,
- to deliver evidence-based psychological interventions equitably for patients in Hull, the East Riding of Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire,
- to provide support and supervision for staff,
- to offer local and national training programmes, and
- to create an infrastructure for internationally competative research
Research
The research strategy is to collaborate with clinicians and basic scientists.
Funded by various sources, including the Medical Research Council, the Cancer Research Campaign, the HTA Programme, the NHS R&D Executive and Dimbleby Cancer Care, current studies include:
- biopsychosocial studies of breast, colorectal and brain cancer,
- psychosocial aspects of cancer screening,
- the evaluation of different models of providing psychosocial care, and
- the evaluation of the effects of complementary interventions on quality of life.
Clinical trials:
- A randomised, controlled, clinical trial of the effects of reflexology on quality of life (including mood, adjustment, function, coping and patient satisfaction), neuroendocrine mediators and host defences in women with early breast cancer (180 patients; funded by NHS R&D Cancer Programme).
- A randomised, controlled trial of the relative effects of relaxation therapyand guided imagery, alone and in combination, on host defences, mood, adjustment, quality of life and patient satisfaction in patients with colorectal cancer (150 patients; funded by Cancer Research UK).
- A pragmatic, randomised controlled trial of the effects of live relaxation on mood, coping, and quality of life (LIVEREL) (156 patients; funded by Endowments).
- A feasibility study of relaxation therapy plus autohypnotherapy (HYPREL) for patients with thoracic cancer undergoing radiotherapy (funded by Dimbleby Cancer Care).
Teaching
- Conferences, study days, and occasional lectures on various aspects of psychosocial aspects of cancer are organised from time to time under the auspices of the Institute.
- Members of staff contribute to various undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
- Attachments are offered to Specialist Registrars in various specialties, including Medical Oncology, Palliative Medicine and Liaison Psychiatry.
- Students from various disciplines spend periods of time on clinical placement.
- Regular clinical supervision is offered to local Macmillan Nurses, specialist nurses and others.
Staff
- Director
- Professor Leslie G Walker
- Deputy Director and Senior Lecturer (Behavioural Oncology)
- Dr Donald M Sharp
- Clinical Psychologists
- Dr Mark Stein
- Dr Emma Lewis
- Clinical and Research Nurse Specialists(Behavioural Oncology)
- Mrs Julie Bateman
- Ms Fiona Braid
- Mrs Claire Hebblewhite
- Mrs Teresa Hope
- Mr Michael Lines
- Mrs Mary B Walker (Senior Nurse)
- Assistant Nurses (Behavioural Oncology)
- Mrs Debbie Gosling
- Mrs Tricia Gollins
- Secretarial staff
- Mrs Karen Fraser
- Ms Claire Levesley
Enquiries should be directed to:
Professor L G Walker
Director
Institute of Rehabilitation
215 Anlaby Road
Hull
HU3 2PG
Email: l.g.walker@hull.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0) 1482 675046
Fax: +44 (0) 1482 675636.
2. Rehabilitation and the elderly
Professor Esme Moniz-Cook, Honorary Professor of Clinical Psychology and Ageing, directs this group.
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3. Pain and the Therapies
This research group is directed by Professor J Klaber Moffett.
Disability from musculo-skeletal disorders is a major socio-economic burden. Back pain, in particular, is very common. There is a need, therefore, to develop and to evaluate cost-effective interventions to reduce chronic disability and distress.
Four main studies are currently in progress:
- The UK Beam Trial is a multicentre study evaluating manipulation and exercise in primary care. The study is funded by the Medical Research Council of the UK.
- The SPRINTER Trial is an RCT comparing a brief physiotherapy intervention with usual physiotherapy in patients with neck pain. It is funded by Northern and Yorkshire NHS R&D.
- The Hull Ex Prob Trial is an RCT comparing individual physiotherapy with a group exercise programme in patients with back problems.
- The Mckabi trial is comparing the McKenzie system of physiotherapy with a brief intervention in terms of helping patients cope with back pain and neck pain. This study is funded by the Arthritis Research Campaign.
Two PhD students and three MSc students are associated with these themes.
Further information about educational opportunities should be directed to Professor J Klaber Moffett (Tel 675610 or email: j.moffett@hull.ac).
Future plans include further development of psychosocial approaches to understanding and managing musculo-skeletal disorders, and the identification of clinically effective and cost-effective treatments.
Clinical Trials Support
Members of staff have considerable expertise in the design and analysis of clinical trials and can give advice to colleagues in the local Trusts. Currently, we are providing a randomisation service and statistical support for 5 clinical trials.
Study Days
Regular study days on various aspects of rehabilitation are held under the auspices of the Institute. These include events intended mainly for local NHS practitioners, as well as national meetings.
A programme of forthcoming events can be obtained on request from the Secretary to the Institute (a.f.adams@hull.ac.uk).
Administration Mrs Alex. Adams is the Secretary to the Institute,
Telephone: 01482 675046 |
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Further Information
Please click here for the Institute of Rehabilitation website (University of Hull).
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