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Research interests
My research interests lie in diet, physical activity and health, and the application of the behavioural and social sciences to health care and the delivery of care.
I graduated with an MSc in Applied Human Nutrition, before going on to receive a PhD in Medical Studies from the University of Exeter in 2018. My PhD was focused on the role of mealtimes in structuring the health, wellbeing, and quality of life of older adults living in care – where malnutrition is a perennial issue.
I am currently working on project, funded by the Centre for Sport, Exercise and Osteoarthritis Research Versus Arthritis, which aims to develop a digital app for young adults at risk of developing post-traumatic osteoarthritis – a type of osteoarthritis affecting young people with a history of joint injury. This is part of a wider programme of research which is improving our understanding of the effects of sport, exercise and injury on the musculoskeletal health of athletes, recreational exercisers and patients.
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Health Science, University of Exeter
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Research Output 2017 2019
- 7 Article
Eating well in care homes: Testing the feasibility of a staff training programme aimed at improving social interaction and choice at mealtimes
Watkins, R., Goodwin, V. A., Abbott, R. A. & Tarrant, M., 1 Sep 2019, In : International Journal of Older People Nursing. 14, 3, 11 p., e12247.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
How does the public conceptualise the quality of care and its measurement in community pharmacies in the UK: A qualitative interview study
Watson, M., Silver, K. & Watkins, R., 30 Mar 2019, In : BMJ Open. 9, 3, p. 1-7 7 p., e027198.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Attitudes, perceptions and experiences of mealtimes among residents and staff in care homes for older adults: A systematic review of the qualitative literature
Watkins, R., Goodwin, V. A., Abbott, R. A., Backhouse, A., Moore, D. & Tarrant, M., 1 Jul 2017, In : Geriatric Nursing. 38, 4, p. 325-333 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Exploring residents' experiences of mealtimes in care homes: A qualitative interview study
Watkins, R., Goodwin, V. A., Abbott, R. A., Hall, A. & Tarrant, M., 11 Jul 2017, In : BMC Geriatrics. 17, 141.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Stakeholders perspectives on the key components of community-based interventions coordinating care in dementia: A qualitative systematic review
Backhouse, A., Richards, D. A., McCabe, R., Watkins, R. & Dickens, C., 22 Nov 2017, In : BMC Health Services Research. 17, 767.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article