Colin Waldock
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Research topic: Examining the impact of prescribing medication on the role identity of physiotherapists
Qualifications:
2021 PGCHE UoK
MA (Applied Professional Research)
Craduate Cert IP
Post Grad Certificate SP
BSc (Open)
Dip Acupuncture
Dip Physiotherapy
Research interests
The aim of the study is to explore the impact of non medical prescribing on the role identity of physiotherapists using a mixed methods study design comprised of 3 phases. Phase 1 exploratory using interviews to explore attitudes and perceptions of a range of stakeholders within physiotherapy and members of the public with regards to the impact of non medical prescribing on the role identity. of physiotherapists. Phase 2 will seek to develop a questionnaire with the focus of interrogating the concepts and categories raised during the interviews. Phase 3 will see the questionnaire shared with the UK physiotherapy profession. Qualitative analysis of the interviews will follow a constant comparative method leading to development of a grounded theory, with cognitive interviewing being utilised in Phase 2 for questionnaire development. Descriptive Statistical analysis will be applied to the findings from the questionnaire.
Supervision
Supervisors: Dr Trudy Thomas and Professor Jenny Billings
Research Group: Clinical and Professional Practice
Professional
Publications:
Waldock C Bedford D, 2019, Prescribing challenges following bariatric surgery, Journal of Prescribing Practice.1(9):344-348
Waldock C, 2017, Myofascial pain masquerading as neuropathic pain, JAACP, Summer 29(1)
Moffatt D, Thomas T, Waldock C, 2016, Advising patients on prevention and management of sporting injuries in the pharmacy, The Pharmaceutical Journal, 297 (7892)
Waldock C, 2013, Evaluation of a group acupuncture service in a National Health Service outpatient physiotherapy department JAACP Spring
Waldock, Colin, Thomas, Trudy, Amrani-Chtiar, Camilia (2022) Physiotherapy and medicines management: A pilot study. Journal of Prescribing Practice, 4 (6). pp. 248-254. ISSN 2631-8385. (doi:10.12968/jprp.2022.4.6.248) (KAR id:95406)