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The impact of ageing on adults with cerebral palsy (2023)
Journal Article
Bell, B., Shah, S., Coulson, N., McLaughlin, J., Logan, P., Luke, R., & Avery, A. J. (2023). The impact of ageing on adults with cerebral palsy. British Journal of General Practice Open, 7(4), Article 0028. https://doi.org/10.3399/BJGPO.2023.0028

Background Cerebral palsy (CP) is one of the most common neurological disorders in children and results in lifelong physical impairments. Adults with CP have approximately the same life expectancy as their non-disabled peers, so helping them to stay... Read More about The impact of ageing on adults with cerebral palsy.

Non-randomised feasibility study testing a primary care intervention to promote engagement in an online health community for adults with troublesome asthma: protocol (2023)
Journal Article
Karampatakis, G. D., Wood, H. E., Griffiths, C. J., Taylor, S. J. C., Toffolutti, V., Bird, V. J., …De Simoni, A. (2023). Non-randomised feasibility study testing a primary care intervention to promote engagement in an online health community for adults with troublesome asthma: protocol. BMJ Open, 13(7), Article e073503. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2023-073503

Introduction: In the UK, approximately 4.3 million adults have asthma, with one-third experiencing poor asthma control, affecting their quality of life, and increasing their healthcare use. Interventions promoting emotional/behavioural self-managemen... Read More about Non-randomised feasibility study testing a primary care intervention to promote engagement in an online health community for adults with troublesome asthma: protocol.

Parental experiences of eczema advice in online parenting forums: a qualitative interview study (2023)
Journal Article
Treadgold, B. M., Muller, I., Teasdale, E., Coulson, N., Roberts, A., & Santer, M. (2023). Parental experiences of eczema advice in online parenting forums: a qualitative interview study. BJGP Open, 7(2), Article BJGPO.2022.0155. https://doi.org/10.3399/bjgpo.2022.0155

Background: Parents of children with eczema are increasingly turning to online parenting forums for advice about how to manage it. Little is known about how parents make sense of advice about eczema treatments in online forums, and how it affects the... Read More about Parental experiences of eczema advice in online parenting forums: a qualitative interview study.

Exploring Social Support in an Online Support Community for Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorders: An Analysis of Postings (2022)
Journal Article
Soos, M., Coulson, N. S., & Davies, E. B. (2022). Exploring Social Support in an Online Support Community for Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorders: An Analysis of Postings. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 24(10), Article e34403. https://doi.org/10.2196/34403

Background: Online support communities have become an accessible way of gaining social, emotional, and informational support from peers and may be particularly useful for individuals with chronic conditions. To date, there have been few studies expl... Read More about Exploring Social Support in an Online Support Community for Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorders: An Analysis of Postings.

The role of online support groups in supporting individuals affected by HIV/AIDS: A scoping review of the literature (2022)
Journal Article
Coulson, N., & Buchanan, H. (2022). The role of online support groups in supporting individuals affected by HIV/AIDS: A scoping review of the literature. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 24(7), Article e27648. https://doi.org/10.2196/27648

Background: Online support groups provide opportunities for individuals affected by HIV and AIDS to seek information, advice, and support from peers. However, whether and how engagement with online support groups helps individuals affected by HIV and... Read More about The role of online support groups in supporting individuals affected by HIV/AIDS: A scoping review of the literature.

Correction: A Direct-to-Public Peer Support Program (Big White Wall) Versus Web-Based Information to Aid the Self-management of Depression and Anxiety: Results and Challenges of an Automated Randomized Controlled Trial (2021)
Journal Article
Morriss, R., Kaylor-Hughes, C., Rawsthorne, M., Coulson, N., Simpson, S., Guo, B., …Williams, L. (2021). Correction: A Direct-to-Public Peer Support Program (Big White Wall) Versus Web-Based Information to Aid the Self-management of Depression and Anxiety: Results and Challenges of an Automated Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 23(7), Article e31543. https://doi.org/10.2196/31543

[This corrects the article DOI: 10.2196/23487.].

Intervention Planning for the Tinnitus E-Programme 2.0, an Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Tinnitus (2021)
Journal Article
Greenwell, K., Sereda, M., Bradbury, K., Geraghty, A. W. A., Coulson, N. S., & Hoare, D. J. (2021). Intervention Planning for the Tinnitus E-Programme 2.0, an Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Tinnitus. American Journal of Audiology, 30(2), 241-254. https://doi.org/10.1044/2021_AJA-20-00131

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to comprehensively describe the intervention planning process for the Tinnitus E-Programme 2.0, an Internet-based cognitive behavioral intervention for tinnitus. Method: Theory-, evidence-, and person-based a... Read More about Intervention Planning for the Tinnitus E-Programme 2.0, an Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Tinnitus.

A direct-to-public peer support program (Big White Wall) versus web-based information to aid the self-management of depression and anxiety: Results and challenges of an automated randomized controlled trial (2021)
Journal Article
Rawsthorne, M., Tata, L., Williams, L., Morriss, R., Guo, B., Simpson, S., …Moran, P. (2021). A direct-to-public peer support program (Big White Wall) versus web-based information to aid the self-management of depression and anxiety: Results and challenges of an automated randomized controlled trial. JMIR, 23(4), Article e23487. https://doi.org/10.2196/23487

Background: Effective help for depression and anxiety reaches a small proportion of people who might benefit from it. The scale of the problem suggests the need for effective, safe web-based public health services delivered directly to the public. On... Read More about A direct-to-public peer support program (Big White Wall) versus web-based information to aid the self-management of depression and anxiety: Results and challenges of an automated randomized controlled trial.

Do online support groups help individuals affected by HIV/AIDS?: A systematic review of the quantitative and qualitative literature (2021)
Working Paper
Coulson, N. S., & Buchanan, H. Do online support groups help individuals affected by HIV/AIDS?: A systematic review of the quantitative and qualitative literature

Background: Online support groups provide opportunities for individuals affected by HIV/AIDS to seek information, advice and support from peers. However, if and how engagement with online support groups helps individuals affected by HIV/AIDS remains... Read More about Do online support groups help individuals affected by HIV/AIDS?: A systematic review of the quantitative and qualitative literature.

Parents and carers' experiences of seeking health information and support online for long-term physical childhood conditions: A systematic review and thematic synthesis of qualitative research (2020)
Journal Article
Treadgold, B. M., Teasdale, E., Muller, I., Roberts, A., Coulson, N., & Santer, M. (2020). Parents and carers' experiences of seeking health information and support online for long-term physical childhood conditions: A systematic review and thematic synthesis of qualitative research. BMJ Open, 10(12), Article e042139. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-042139

© BMJ Publishing Group Limited 2020. Objective To systematically review and synthesise qualitative research exploring parents/carers' experiences of seeking online information and support for long-term physical childhood conditions. Design Systematic... Read More about Parents and carers' experiences of seeking health information and support online for long-term physical childhood conditions: A systematic review and thematic synthesis of qualitative research.

Feasibility study and process evaluation of MRI plus physiotherapy vs. physiotherapy alone in non-specific chronic low back pain among patients in Saudi Arabia (2020)
Journal Article
Alhowimel, A., Alotiabi, M., Coulson, N., & Radford, K. (2020). Feasibility study and process evaluation of MRI plus physiotherapy vs. physiotherapy alone in non-specific chronic low back pain among patients in Saudi Arabia. Pilot and Feasibility Studies, 6(1), Article 188. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40814-020-00731-w

© 2020, The Author(s). Aim: To determine the feasibility of conducting a definitive randomised control trial (RCT) to answer the following questions: (1) Is early physiotherapy treatment acceptable and feasible for patients and direct healthcare prov... Read More about Feasibility study and process evaluation of MRI plus physiotherapy vs. physiotherapy alone in non-specific chronic low back pain among patients in Saudi Arabia.

Using Online Support Communities for Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorders: Online Survey of Users' Experiences (2020)
Journal Article
Perkins, V., Coulson, N. S., & Davies, E. B. (2020). Using Online Support Communities for Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorders: Online Survey of Users' Experiences. JMIR, 22(11), Article e18099. https://doi.org/10.2196/18099

Background: People living with a tic disorder – such as Tourette syndrome (TS) – experience many negative psychological and social challenges arising from chronic tics, such as stigmatisation from peers and poorer quality of life, and these can im... Read More about Using Online Support Communities for Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorders: Online Survey of Users' Experiences.

The feasibility of an m-health educational programme (m2Hear) to improve outcomes in first-time hearing aid users (2020)
Journal Article
Ferguson, M. A., Maidment, D. W., Gomez, R., Coulson, N., & Wharrad, H. (2020). The feasibility of an m-health educational programme (m2Hear) to improve outcomes in first-time hearing aid users. International Journal of Audiology, 60(Supplement 1), S30-S41. https://doi.org/10.1080/14992027.2020.1825839

© 2020 Crown Copyright. Published by Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group on behalf of British Society of Audiology, International Society of Audiology, and Nordic Audiological Society. Objective: To (i) assess the delivery, access... Read More about The feasibility of an m-health educational programme (m2Hear) to improve outcomes in first-time hearing aid users.

Outcomes of a public health campaign and automated randomised controlled trial of a direct to public peer support programme (Big White Wall) versus web-based information to aid self-management of depression and anxiety (The REBOOT study) (2020)
Working Paper
Morriss, R., Kaylor-Hughes, C., Rawsthorne, M., Coulson, N., Simpson, S., Guo, B., …Williams, L. Outcomes of a public health campaign and automated randomised controlled trial of a direct to public peer support programme (Big White Wall) versus web-based information to aid self-management of depression and anxiety (The REBOOT study)

Background: Effective help for depression and anxiety only reaches a small proportion of those who might benefit from it. The scale of the problem suggests a role for effective, safe public health online services delivered directly to the public. On... Read More about Outcomes of a public health campaign and automated randomised controlled trial of a direct to public peer support programme (Big White Wall) versus web-based information to aid self-management of depression and anxiety (The REBOOT study).

‘That’s just how I am’: a qualitative interview study to identify factors influencing engagement with a digital intervention for tinnitus self-management (2020)
Journal Article
Greenwell, K., Sereda, M., Coulson, N. S., Geraghty, A. W., Bradbury, K., & Hoare, D. J. (2020). ‘That’s just how I am’: a qualitative interview study to identify factors influencing engagement with a digital intervention for tinnitus self-management. British Journal of Health Psychology, https://doi.org/10.1111/bjhp.12486

© 2020 The Authors. British Journal of Health Psychology published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of British Psychological Society Objectives: To explore users’ reactions to and expectations of the Tinnitus E-Programme 2.0, a digital cognitive... Read More about ‘That’s just how I am’: a qualitative interview study to identify factors influencing engagement with a digital intervention for tinnitus self-management.

Comparative optimism about infection and recovery from COVID?19; Implications for adherence with lockdown advice (2020)
Journal Article
Asimakopoulou, K., Hoorens, V., Speed, E., Coulson, N. S., Antoniszczak, D., Collyer, F., …Scambler, S. (2020). Comparative optimism about infection and recovery from COVID‐19; Implications for adherence with lockdown advice. Health Expectations, 23(6), 1502-1511. https://doi.org/10.1111/hex.13134

Background Comparative optimism, the belief that negative events are more likely to happen to others rather than to oneself, is well established in health risk research. It is unknown, however, whether comparative optimism also permeates people’s he... Read More about Comparative optimism about infection and recovery from COVID?19; Implications for adherence with lockdown advice.

Evaluating a theoretically informed and co-created mHealth educational intervention for first-time hearing aid users: a qualitative interview study (2020)
Journal Article
Maidment, D., Heyes, R., Gomez, R., Coulson, N. S., Wharrad, H., & Ferguson, M. A. (2020). Evaluating a theoretically informed and co-created mHealth educational intervention for first-time hearing aid users: a qualitative interview study. JMIR mHealth and uHealth, 8(8), https://doi.org/10.2196/17193

© David W Maidment, Rachel Heyes, Rachel Gomez, Neil S Coulson, Heather Wharrad, Melanie A Ferguson. Background: Adults living with hearing loss have highly variable knowledge of hearing aids, resulting in suboptimal use or nonuse. This issue can be... Read More about Evaluating a theoretically informed and co-created mHealth educational intervention for first-time hearing aid users: a qualitative interview study.

Psychosocial consequences of diagnosing nonspecific low-back pain radiologically: a qualitative study (2020)
Journal Article
Alhowimel, A., Alotaibi, M., Coulson, N., & Radford, K. (2022). Psychosocial consequences of diagnosing nonspecific low-back pain radiologically: a qualitative study. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 38(7), 890-896. https://doi.org/10.1080/09593985.2020.1802799

Background Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is a complex biopsychosocial problem with financial implications for society. Most LBP is categorized as nonspecific CLBP (NS-CLBP); magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is increasingly used in the investigation... Read More about Psychosocial consequences of diagnosing nonspecific low-back pain radiologically: a qualitative study.

Towards understanding how individuals with inflammatory bowel disease use contemporary social media platforms for health-related discourse (2020)
Journal Article
O'Leary, K., Coulson, N., Perez-Vallejos, E., & McAuley, D. (2020). Towards understanding how individuals with inflammatory bowel disease use contemporary social media platforms for health-related discourse. Computers in Human Behavior, 112, Article 106463. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2020.106463

© 2020 With a growing prevalence of social media use worldwide where individuals share varying aspects of their lives, this paper focuses on how individuals with a chronic illness use these communications platforms to discuss their health. This paper... Read More about Towards understanding how individuals with inflammatory bowel disease use contemporary social media platforms for health-related discourse.

Analysis of spontaneous, user?generated data about gestational diabetes on online forums: implications for diabetes prevention (2020)
Journal Article
Eades, C. E., Clarke, K. M., Cameron, D. M., Coulson, N., & Evans, J. M. (2020). Analysis of spontaneous, user?generated data about gestational diabetes on online forums: implications for diabetes prevention. Diabetic Medicine, 37(12), 2058-2066. https://doi.org/10.1111/dme.14348

This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. AIMS: To explore the experiences and perceptions of gestational diabetes mellitus reported by women within online parental-support forums and, specifically, to analyse what women say about... Read More about Analysis of spontaneous, user?generated data about gestational diabetes on online forums: implications for diabetes prevention.

Superusers' Engagement in Asthma Online Communities: Asynchronous Web-Based Interview Study (2020)
Journal Article
De Simoni, A., Shah, A. T., Fulton, O., Parkinson, J., Sheikh, A., Panzarasa, P., …Griffiths, C. J. (2020). Superusers' Engagement in Asthma Online Communities: Asynchronous Web-Based Interview Study. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 22(6), Article e18185. https://doi.org/10.2196/18185

©Anna De Simoni, Anjali T Shah, Olivia Fulton, Jasmine Parkinson, Aziz Sheikh, Pietro Panzarasa, Claudia Pagliari, Neil S Coulson, Chris J Griffiths. Originally published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research (http://www.jmir.org), 23.06.2020.... Read More about Superusers' Engagement in Asthma Online Communities: Asynchronous Web-Based Interview Study.

The development of an mHealth educational intervention for first-time hearing aid users: combining theoretical and ecologically valid approaches (2020)
Journal Article
Maidment, D. W., Coulson, N. S., Wharrad, H., Taylor, M., & Ferguson, M. A. (2020). The development of an mHealth educational intervention for first-time hearing aid users: combining theoretical and ecologically valid approaches. International Journal of Audiology, 59(7), 492-500. https://doi.org/10.1080/14992027.2020.1755063

© 2020 British Society of Audiology, International Society of Audiology, and Nordic Audiological Society. Objective: This paper describes the development of a novel mobile health (mHealth) educational intervention, called m2Hear, designed for first-t... Read More about The development of an mHealth educational intervention for first-time hearing aid users: combining theoretical and ecologically valid approaches.

Superusers’ Engagement in Asthma Online Communities: Asynchronous Web-Based Interview Study (2020)
Other
De Simoni, A., Shah, A. T., Fulton, O., Parkinson, J., Sheikh, A., Panzarasa, P., …Griffiths, C. J. Superusers’ Engagement in Asthma Online Communities: Asynchronous Web-Based Interview Study

Background: Superusers, defined as the 1% of users who write a large number of posts, play critical roles in online health communities (OHCs), catalysing engagement and influencing other users’ self-care. Their unique online behavior is key to susta... Read More about Superusers’ Engagement in Asthma Online Communities: Asynchronous Web-Based Interview Study.

Evaluating a theoretically informed and co-created mHealth educational intervention for first-time hearing aid users: a qualitative interview study (2019)
Other
Maidment, D., Heyes, R., Gomez, R., Coulson, N. S., Wharrad, H., & Ferguson, M. A. Evaluating a theoretically informed and co-created mHealth educational intervention for first-time hearing aid users: a qualitative interview study

Background: Knowledge of hearing aids in adults living with hearing loss is highly variable, resulting in suboptimal or non-use. This issue can be addressed by the provision of high-quality educational information. Objective: This study assesse... Read More about Evaluating a theoretically informed and co-created mHealth educational intervention for first-time hearing aid users: a qualitative interview study.

Understanding user reactions and interactions with an Internet-based intervention for tinnitus self-management: Mixed-methods evaluation (2019)
Journal Article
Greenwell, K., Sereda, M., Coulson, N. S., & Hoare, D. J. (2019). Understanding user reactions and interactions with an Internet-based intervention for tinnitus self-management: Mixed-methods evaluation. American Journal of Audiology, 28(3), 697-713. https://doi.org/10.1044/2019_AJA-18-0171

Purpose: Internet-based interventions have the potential to reduce the disparity in access to psychological therapy that people with tinnitus currently experience. One example is the Tinnitus E-Programme, which although freely available online, has n... Read More about Understanding user reactions and interactions with an Internet-based intervention for tinnitus self-management: Mixed-methods evaluation.

Youth drug use in Barbados and England: correlates with online peer influences (2019)
Journal Article
Jules, M. A., Maynard, D. B., & Coulson, N. (2019). Youth drug use in Barbados and England: correlates with online peer influences. Journal of Adolescent Research, https://doi.org/10.1177/0743558419839226

This study examined the relationship between susceptibility to drug-related online peer influence on Facebook and offline alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana use among emerging adults (18-24 years) enrolled at the university level in Barbados and England... Read More about Youth drug use in Barbados and England: correlates with online peer influences.

Genetic testing for Huntington’s disease: A thematic analysis of online support community messages (2019)
Journal Article
Smedley, R. M., & Coulson, N. S. (2021). Genetic testing for Huntington’s disease: A thematic analysis of online support community messages. Journal of Health Psychology, 26(4), 580-594. https://doi.org/10.1177/1359105319826340

Huntington’s disease is a fatal late-onset genetic illness that causes motor, cognitive and psychiatric disorders. Individuals considering genetic testing may benefit from online social support. This study investigates how genetic testing is discusse... Read More about Genetic testing for Huntington’s disease: A thematic analysis of online support community messages.

Addendum to the Acknowledgements: How Online Communities of People With Long-Term Conditions Function and Evolve: Network Analysis of the Structure and Dynamics of the Asthma UK and British Lung Foundation Online Communities (2018)
Journal Article
Joglekar, S., Sastry, N., Coulson, N. S., Taylor, S. J., Patel, A., Duschinsky, R., …De Simoni, A. (2018). Addendum to the Acknowledgements: How Online Communities of People With Long-Term Conditions Function and Evolve: Network Analysis of the Structure and Dynamics of the Asthma UK and British Lung Foundation Online Communities. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 20(9), e11564. https://doi.org/10.2196/11564

The authors of “How Online Communities of People With Long-Term Conditions Function and Evolve: Network Analysis of the Structure and Dynamics of the Asthma UK and British Lung Foundation Online Communities” (J Med Internet Res 2018;20(7):e238) wish... Read More about Addendum to the Acknowledgements: How Online Communities of People With Long-Term Conditions Function and Evolve: Network Analysis of the Structure and Dynamics of the Asthma UK and British Lung Foundation Online Communities.

“They aren’t all like that”: perceptions of clinical services, as told by self-harm online communities (2018)
Journal Article
Williams, A. J., Nielsen, E., & Coulson, N. S. (2018). “They aren’t all like that”: perceptions of clinical services, as told by self-harm online communities. Journal of Health Psychology, 135910531878840. https://doi.org/10.1177/1359105318788403

Self-harm is a critical public health issue, with strikingly low rates of attendance to clinical services. By offering support, anonymity, and open discussions, online communities hold useful insights into the factors which influence help-seeking beh... Read More about “They aren’t all like that”: perceptions of clinical services, as told by self-harm online communities.

How Online Communities of People With Long-Term Conditions Function and Evolve: Network Analysis of the Structure and Dynamics of the Asthma UK and British Lung Foundation Online Communities (2018)
Journal Article
Joglekar, S., Sastry, N., Coulson, N. S., Taylor, S. J., Patel, A., Duschinsky, R., …De Simoni, A. (2018). How Online Communities of People With Long-Term Conditions Function and Evolve: Network Analysis of the Structure and Dynamics of the Asthma UK and British Lung Foundation Online Communities. JMIR, 20(7), 1-17. https://doi.org/10.2196/jmir.9952

Background: Self-management support can improve health and reduce health care utilization by people with long-term conditions. Online communities for people with long-term conditions have the potential to influence health, usage of health care resour... Read More about How Online Communities of People With Long-Term Conditions Function and Evolve: Network Analysis of the Structure and Dynamics of the Asthma UK and British Lung Foundation Online Communities.

Addendum to the Acknowledgements: How Online Communities of People With Long-Term Conditions Function and Evolve: Network Analysis of the Structure and Dynamics of the Asthma UK and British Lung Foundation Online Communities (Preprint) (2018)
Other
Joglekar, S., Sastry, N., Coulson, N. S., Taylor, S. J., Patel, A., Duschinsky, R., …De Simoni, A. (2018). Addendum to the Acknowledgements: How Online Communities of People With Long-Term Conditions Function and Evolve: Network Analysis of the Structure and Dynamics of the Asthma UK and British Lung Foundation Online Communities (Preprint)

How Online Communities of People With Long-Term Conditions Function and Evolve: Network Analysis of the Structure and Dynamics of the Asthma UK and British Lung Foundation Online Communities (Preprint) (2018)
Other
Joglekar, S., Sastry, N., Coulson, N. S., Taylor, S. J., Patel, A., Duschinsky, R., …De Simoni, A. (2018). How Online Communities of People With Long-Term Conditions Function and Evolve: Network Analysis of the Structure and Dynamics of the Asthma UK and British Lung Foundation Online Communities (Preprint)

Development of the Social Participation Restrictions Questionnaire (SPaRQ) through consultation with adults with hearing loss, researchers, and clinicians: a content evaluation study (2018)
Journal Article
Heffernan, E., Coulson, N. S., & Ferguson, M. (in press). Development of the Social Participation Restrictions Questionnaire (SPaRQ) through consultation with adults with hearing loss, researchers, and clinicians: a content evaluation study. International Journal of Audiology, https://doi.org/10.1080/14992027.2018.1483585

Objective - This research aimed to evaluate the content of the Social Participation Restrictions Questionnaire (SPaRQ) in terms of its relevance, clarity, comprehensiveness, acceptability to adults with hearing loss, and responsiveness. Design -... Read More about Development of the Social Participation Restrictions Questionnaire (SPaRQ) through consultation with adults with hearing loss, researchers, and clinicians: a content evaluation study.

A practical guide to analysing online support forums (2018)
Journal Article
Smedley, R., & Coulson, N. S. (in press). A practical guide to analysing online support forums. Qualitative Research in Psychology, https://doi.org/10.1080/14780887.2018.1475532

As the number of online support forums continues to grow and the amount of user-generated content increases, analysing forum messages can provide researchers and others working in health-related fields with important new insights into the needs, opin... Read More about A practical guide to analysing online support forums.

Psychosocial factors associated with change in pain and disability outcomes in chronic low back pain patients treated by physiotherapist: a systematic review (2018)
Journal Article
Alhowimel, A., Alotaibi, M., Radford, K. A., & Coulson, N. S. (in press). Psychosocial factors associated with change in pain and disability outcomes in chronic low back pain patients treated by physiotherapist: a systematic review. SAGE Open Medicine, https://doi.org/10.1177/2050312118757387

Background: Almost 80% of people have low back pain at least once in their life. Clinical guidelines emphasize the use of conservative physiotherapy and the importance of staying active. While the psychological factors predicting poor recovery follow... Read More about Psychosocial factors associated with change in pain and disability outcomes in chronic low back pain patients treated by physiotherapist: a systematic review.

Designing and Delivering Interventions for Health Behavior Change in Adolescents Using Multitechnology Systems: From Identification of Target Behaviors to Implementation (2017)
Book Chapter
Condon, L. A., & Coulson, N. S. (2017). Designing and Delivering Interventions for Health Behavior Change in Adolescents Using Multitechnology Systems: From Identification of Target Behaviors to Implementation. In L. Little, E. Sillence, & A. Joinson (Eds.), Behavior Change Research and Theory: Psychological and Technological Perspectives (27-45). Academic Press. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-802690-8.00001-3

© 2017 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. When designing behavior change interventions it is fundamental to gain an in-depth understanding of both the target behavior(s), and the issues surrounding the implementation, adherence, and acceptance of the... Read More about Designing and Delivering Interventions for Health Behavior Change in Adolescents Using Multitechnology Systems: From Identification of Target Behaviors to Implementation.

Direct to public peer support and e-therapy program versus information to aid self-management of depression and anxiety: protocol for a randomized controlled trial (2017)
Journal Article
Kaylor-Hughes, C., Rawsthorne, M., Coulson, N. S., Simpson, S., Simons, L., Guo, B., …Morriss, R. (in press). Direct to public peer support and e-therapy program versus information to aid self-management of depression and anxiety: protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 6(12), Article e231. https://doi.org/10.2196/resprot.8061

Regardless of geography or income, effective help for depression and anxiety only reaches a small proportion of those who might benefit from it. The scale of the problem suggests a role for effective, safe, anonymised public health driven online serv... Read More about Direct to public peer support and e-therapy program versus information to aid self-management of depression and anxiety: protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

Direct to Public Peer Support and e-Therapy Program Versus Information to Aid Self-Management of Depression and Anxiety: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint) (2017)
Other
Kaylor-Hughes, C. J., Rawsthorne, M., Coulson, N. S., Simpson, S., Simons, L., Guo, B., …REBOOT Notts Lived Experience Advisory Panel. (2017). Direct to Public Peer Support and e-Therapy Program Versus Information to Aid Self-Management of Depression and Anxiety: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)

Exploring the therapeutic affordances of self-harm online support communities: an online survey of members (2017)
Journal Article
Coulson, N. S., Bullock, E., & Rodham, K. (2017). Exploring the therapeutic affordances of self-harm online support communities: an online survey of members. JMIR Mental Health, 4(4), Article e44. https://doi.org/10.2196/mental.8084

Background: A growing number of online communities have been established to support those who self-harm. However, little is known about the therapeutic affordances arising from engagement with these communities and resulting outcomes. Objective: T... Read More about Exploring the therapeutic affordances of self-harm online support communities: an online survey of members.

Psychological interventions for reducing postoperative morbidity in dental surgery in adults (2017)
Journal Article
van Wijk, A., Buchanan, H., & Coulson, N. (2017). Psychological interventions for reducing postoperative morbidity in dental surgery in adults. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2017(9), https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD007777.pub2

© 2017 The Cochrane Collaboration. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (Intervention). The objectives are as follows: To evaluate the effect of psychological interventions for reducing postoperative morbidi... Read More about Psychological interventions for reducing postoperative morbidity in dental surgery in adults.

Affordance theory can help understanding of individuals' use of online support communities (2017)
Journal Article
Coulson, N. S. (2017). Affordance theory can help understanding of individuals' use of online support communities. British Journal of Health Psychology, 22(3), 379-382. https://doi.org/10.1111/bjhp.12247

In the early days of the Internet limited interaction existed between websites and individual users and as a result individuals were largely confined to searching for and reading health-related information. Searching for health-related information re... Read More about Affordance theory can help understanding of individuals' use of online support communities.

The use of an online support group for neuromuscular disorders: a thematic analysis of message postings (2017)
Journal Article
Meade, O., Buchanan, H., & Coulson, N. S. (2018). The use of an online support group for neuromuscular disorders: a thematic analysis of message postings. Disability and Rehabilitation, 40(19), 2300-2310. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2017.1334239

Purpose: People affected by neuromuscular disorders can experience adverse psychosocial consequences and difficulties accessing information and support. Online support groups provide new opportunities for peer support. The aim of this study was to un... Read More about The use of an online support group for neuromuscular disorders: a thematic analysis of message postings.

A thematic analysis of messages posted by moderators within health-related asynchronous online support forums (2017)
Journal Article
Smedley, R. M., & Coulson, N. S. (2017). A thematic analysis of messages posted by moderators within health-related asynchronous online support forums. Patient Education and Counseling, 100(9), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pec.2017.04.008

Objective: To identify and describe the activities performed by online support community moderators. Methods: A total of 790 messages were downloaded for analysis. Messages were written by 59 moderators from 6 forums that represent a diverse range o... Read More about A thematic analysis of messages posted by moderators within health-related asynchronous online support forums.

Promoting Healthy Adolescent Lifestyles Through Serious Games: Enacting a Multidisciplinary Approach (2017)
Book Chapter
Dunwell, I., Condon, L. A., Bul, K. C., Lang, A. R., Atkinson, S., Coulson, N. S., & Collins, E. (2017). Promoting Healthy Adolescent Lifestyles Through Serious Games: Enacting a Multidisciplinary Approach. In Serious Games and Edutainment Applications (323-348). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-51645-5_15

© Springer International Publishing AG 2017. Long-term health risks associated with unhealthy lifestyles present a significant current and future burden for healthcare providers. Adolescence represents a critical time for intervention, as habits form... Read More about Promoting Healthy Adolescent Lifestyles Through Serious Games: Enacting a Multidisciplinary Approach.

Engagement in a newly launched online support community for complex regional pain syndrome: membership growth, header analysis and introductory messages (2016)
Journal Article
Smedley, R., Coulson, N. S., Gavin, J., & Rodham, K. (2016). Engagement in a newly launched online support community for complex regional pain syndrome: membership growth, header analysis and introductory messages. International Journal of Web Based Communities, 12(2), 147-164. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJWBC.2016.077259

Several studies have investigated forum engagement, with a small but growing body of research focusing on the number of people using a forum (membership growth), how they use it (header analysis) and how they introduce themselves (introductory messag... Read More about Engagement in a newly launched online support community for complex regional pain syndrome: membership growth, header analysis and introductory messages.

Therapeutic Affordances of Online Support Group Use in Women With Endometriosis (2016)
Journal Article
Shoebotham, A., & Coulson, N. S. (2016). Therapeutic Affordances of Online Support Group Use in Women With Endometriosis. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 18(5), Article e109. https://doi.org/10.2196/jmir.5548

Background: The Internet has provided women living with endometriosis new opportunities to seek support online. Online support groups may provide a range of therapeutic affordances which may benefit these women. Objective: To examine the presence o... Read More about Therapeutic Affordances of Online Support Group Use in Women With Endometriosis.

A systematic review of techniques and effects of self-help interventions for tinnitus: Application of taxonomies from health psychology (2016)
Journal Article
Greenwell, K., Sereda, M., Coulson, N. S., El Refaie, A., & Hoare, D. J. (2016). A systematic review of techniques and effects of self-help interventions for tinnitus: Application of taxonomies from health psychology. International Journal of Audiology, 55(Sup 3), S79-S89. https://doi.org/10.3109/14992027.2015.1137363

Objective: Self-help interventions are followed by people independently with minimal or no therapist contact. This review aims to assess the effectiveness of self-help interventions for adults with chronic tinnitus and systematically identify the sel... Read More about A systematic review of techniques and effects of self-help interventions for tinnitus: Application of taxonomies from health psychology.

Applying theories of health behaviour and change to hearing health research: time for a new approach (2016)
Journal Article
Coulson, N. S., Ferguson, M. A., Henshaw, H., & Heffernan, E. (in press). Applying theories of health behaviour and change to hearing health research: time for a new approach. International Journal of Audiology, 55(sup3), Article S99-S104. https://doi.org/10.3109/14992027.2016.1161851

Objective: In recent years, there has been an increase in the application of behavioural models, such as social cognition models, to the promotion of hearing health. Despite this, there exists a well-developed body of literature that suggests such m... Read More about Applying theories of health behaviour and change to hearing health research: time for a new approach.

The Pros and Cons of Getting Engaged in an Online Social Community Embedded Within Digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia: Survey Among Users (2016)
Journal Article
Coulson, N. S., Smedley, R., Bostock, S., Kyle, S. D., Gollancz, R., Luik, A. I., …Espie, C. (2016). The Pros and Cons of Getting Engaged in an Online Social Community Embedded Within Digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia: Survey Among Users. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 18(4), Article e88. https://doi.org/10.2196/jmir.5654

Background: Sleepio is a proven digital sleep improvement programme based on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) techniques. Users have the option to join an online community that includes weekly expert discussions, peer-to-peer discussion forums and... Read More about The Pros and Cons of Getting Engaged in an Online Social Community Embedded Within Digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia: Survey Among Users.

PEGASO project : teenage perspectives of an integrated technology platform for health promotion (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Lang, A., Condon, L., Coulson, N., Cobb, S., & Atkinson, S. (2016). PEGASO project : teenage perspectives of an integrated technology platform for health promotion

This paper presents the findings from a participatory workshop with teenagers. Sixteen teenagers were recruited for the first phase evaluation and development of the PEGASO multi-technology system. This system is being developed to promote awareness... Read More about PEGASO project : teenage perspectives of an integrated technology platform for health promotion.

Understanding user reactions and interactions with an internet-based intervention for tinnitus self-management: mixed-methods process evaluation protocol (2016)
Journal Article
Greenwell, K., Sereda, M., Coulson, N. S., & Hoare, D. J. (2016). Understanding user reactions and interactions with an internet-based intervention for tinnitus self-management: mixed-methods process evaluation protocol. JMIR Research Protocols, 5(1), Article e49. https://doi.org/10.2196/resprot.5008

Background: Tinnitus is a common medical symptom that can affect an individual’s emotional and functional quality of life. Psychological therapies are acknowledged as beneficial to people with tinnitus; however, such therapies are not always readily... Read More about Understanding user reactions and interactions with an internet-based intervention for tinnitus self-management: mixed-methods process evaluation protocol.

Understanding User Reactions and Interactions with an Internet-Based Intervention for Tinnitus Self-Management: Mixed-Methods Process Evaluation (2016)
Other
Greenwell, K., Sereda, M., Coulson, N., & Hoare, D. J. (2016). Understanding User Reactions and Interactions with an Internet-Based Intervention for Tinnitus Self-Management: Mixed-Methods Process Evaluation

Background: Tinnitus is a common symptom that can affect an individual’s quality of life, requiring psychological support that is not readily accessible. Internet-based interventions have the potential to reduce the disparity in access to psycholo... Read More about Understanding User Reactions and Interactions with an Internet-Based Intervention for Tinnitus Self-Management: Mixed-Methods Process Evaluation.

Online experiences of workplace bullying targets (2016)
Book Chapter
Maier, T., & Coulson, N. S. (2017). Online experiences of workplace bullying targets. In The Handbook of Dealing with Workplace Bullying (11-36). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315557397

This chapter examines the use of online support groups among workplace bullying targets. It determines the increase in online support groups and their numerous well-documented benefits might encourage bullied individuals to choose to participate in t... Read More about Online experiences of workplace bullying targets.

Understanding the psychosocial experiences of adults with mild-moderate hearing loss: an application of Leventhal’s self-regulatory model (2016)
Journal Article
Heffernan, E., Coulson, N. S., Henshaw, H., Barry, J. G., & Ferguson, M. A. (in press). Understanding the psychosocial experiences of adults with mild-moderate hearing loss: an application of Leventhal’s self-regulatory model. International Journal of Audiology, 55(sup3), Article S3-S12. https://doi.org/10.3109/14992027.2015.1117663

Objective: This study explored the psychosocial experiences of adults with hearing loss using the self-regulatory model as a theoretical framework. The primary components of the model, namely cognitive representations, emotional representations, and... Read More about Understanding the psychosocial experiences of adults with mild-moderate hearing loss: an application of Leventhal’s self-regulatory model.

Patterns of engagement with inflammatory bowel disease online support groups: comparing posters and lurkers (2015)
Journal Article
Coulson, N. S. (2015). Patterns of engagement with inflammatory bowel disease online support groups: comparing posters and lurkers. Gastroenterology Nursing, 38(5), https://doi.org/10.1097/SGA.0000000000000131

Little is known about the varying patterns of member engagement within inflammatory bowel disease online support groups. The aim of the study was, therefore, to compare posters and lurkers (i.e., those who read messages but choose not to post) in ter... Read More about Patterns of engagement with inflammatory bowel disease online support groups: comparing posters and lurkers.

Exploring patients' engagement with web-based peer support for Inflammatory Bowel Disease: forums or Facebook? (2015)
Journal Article
Coulson, N. S. (2015). Exploring patients' engagement with web-based peer support for Inflammatory Bowel Disease: forums or Facebook?. Health Psychology Update, 24(2),

Whilst the popularity of health-related peer-to-peer web-based support shows no sign of diminishing, comparatively little is known about the factors associated with engagement in alternative web-based types of support (e.g. chat rooms, discussion for... Read More about Exploring patients' engagement with web-based peer support for Inflammatory Bowel Disease: forums or Facebook?.

Active treatment for idiopathic adolescent scoliosis (ACTIvATeS): A feasibility study (2015)
Journal Article
Williams, M. A., Heine, P. J., Williamson, E. M., Toye, F., Dritsaki, M., Petrou, S., …Lamb, S. E. (2015). Active treatment for idiopathic adolescent scoliosis (ACTIvATeS): A feasibility study. Health Technology Assessment, 19(55), https://doi.org/10.3310/hta19550

© 2015 by Begell House, Inc. Background: The feasibility of conducting a definitive randomised controlled trial (RCT) evaluating the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of scoliosis-specific exercises (SSEs) for adolescent idiopathic scolio... Read More about Active treatment for idiopathic adolescent scoliosis (ACTIvATeS): A feasibility study.

Online social support for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: a content analysis of support exchanges within a newly launched discussion forum (2015)
Journal Article
Smedley, R. M., Coulson, N. S., Gavin, J., Rodham, K., & Watts, L. (2015). Online social support for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: a content analysis of support exchanges within a newly launched discussion forum. Computers in Human Behavior, 51(A), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2015.04.040

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome is a debilitating illness characterised by unexplained pain that is disproportionate to any initiating event. Individuals living with CRPS can become socially isolated, and online support communities may provide them wi... Read More about Online social support for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: a content analysis of support exchanges within a newly launched discussion forum.

Co-creation of information leaflets to meet the support needs of people living with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) through innovative use of wiki technology (2015)
Journal Article
Rodham, K., Gavin, J., Coulson, N. S., & Watts, L. (in press). Co-creation of information leaflets to meet the support needs of people living with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) through innovative use of wiki technology. Informatics for Health and Social Care, 41(3), https://doi.org/10.3109/17538157.2015.1008491

Objective: People living with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) experience frustration with the lack of knowledge and understanding of CRPS as a pain condition. We report on our attempt to address this issue. Method: People living with CRPS t... Read More about Co-creation of information leaflets to meet the support needs of people living with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) through innovative use of wiki technology.

PEGASO: a personalised and motivational ICT system to empower adolescents towards healthy lifestyles (2014)
Journal Article
Carrino, S., Caon, M., Angelini, L., Mugellini, E., Abou Khaled, O., Orte, S., …Rizzo, G. (2014). PEGASO: a personalised and motivational ICT system to empower adolescents towards healthy lifestyles. Studies in Health Technology and Informatics, 207, https://doi.org/10.3233/978-1-61499-474-9-350

Unhealthy alimentary behaviours and physical inactivity habits are key risk factors for major non communicable diseases. Several researches demonstrate that juvenile obesity can lead to serious medical conditions, pathologies and have important psych... Read More about PEGASO: a personalised and motivational ICT system to empower adolescents towards healthy lifestyles.

The role of learning disability nurses in promoting cervical screening uptake in women with intellectual disabilities: a qualitative study (2014)
Journal Article
Lloyd, J. L., & Coulson, N. S. (2014). The role of learning disability nurses in promoting cervical screening uptake in women with intellectual disabilities: a qualitative study. Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 18(2), https://doi.org/10.1177/1744629514528829

Research suggests that the uptake of cervical screening by women with intellectual disabilities (commonly known as learning disabilities within UK policy frameworks, practice areas and health services) is poor compared to women without intellectual d... Read More about The role of learning disability nurses in promoting cervical screening uptake in women with intellectual disabilities: a qualitative study.

Towards individualised persuasive technology for obesity prevention in teenagers (2014)
Conference Proceeding
Lafortuna, C. L., Caon, M., Tabozzi, S. A., Carrino, S., Coulson, N. S., Serrano, J. C., …Mugellini, E. (2014). Towards individualised persuasive technology for obesity prevention in teenagers. In BIOSTEC 2014: Proceedings of the International Joint Conference on Biomedical Engineering Systems and Technologies (591-598). https://doi.org/10.5220/0004938805910598

Obesity is a major clinical problem for individuals and health care systems worldwide, alarmingly fuelled by body mass excess in the juvenile age. In spite of its multi-factorial origin, unhealthy lifestyles relative to alimentary behaviours and phys... Read More about Towards individualised persuasive technology for obesity prevention in teenagers.

Towards individualised persuasive technology for obesity prevention in teenagers (2014)
Conference Proceeding
Lafortuna, C. L., Caon, M., Tabozzi, S. A., Carrino, S., Coulson, N. S., Serrano, J. C., …Mugellini, E. (2014). Towards individualised persuasive technology for obesity prevention in teenagers. In Proceedings of the International Conference on Health Informatics: SUPERHEAL, (BIOSTEC 2014) (591-598). https://doi.org/10.5220/0004938805910598

Obesity is a major clinical problem for individuals and health care systems worldwide, alarmingly fuelled by body mass excess in the juvenile age. In spite of its multi-factorial origin, unhealthy lifestyles relative to alimentary behaviours and phys... Read More about Towards individualised persuasive technology for obesity prevention in teenagers.

A qualitative investigation of the impact of peer to peer online support for women living with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (2013)
Journal Article
Holbrey, S., & Coulson, N. S. (2013). A qualitative investigation of the impact of peer to peer online support for women living with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. BMC Women's Health, 13(1), Article 8. https://doi.org/10.1186/1472-6874-13-51

Background: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is a common, chronic condition which affects women living with the condition both physically and psychologically. Social support may be beneficial to sufferers in coping with chronic conditions and the Internet i... Read More about A qualitative investigation of the impact of peer to peer online support for women living with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

Are online support groups always beneficial? A qualitative exploration of the empowering and disempowering processes of participation within HIV/AIDS-related online support groups (2013)
Journal Article
Mo, P. K., & Coulson, N. S. (2014). Are online support groups always beneficial? A qualitative exploration of the empowering and disempowering processes of participation within HIV/AIDS-related online support groups. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 51(7), 983-993. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2013.11.006

Background: Human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) is one of the leading concerns in healthcare. Individuals living with HIV/AIDS are often confronted with tremendous physical and psychosocial challenges. Online su... Read More about Are online support groups always beneficial? A qualitative exploration of the empowering and disempowering processes of participation within HIV/AIDS-related online support groups.

Health Psychology in Cyberspace (2013)
Book Chapter
Coulson, N. (2013). Health Psychology in Cyberspace. In M. Forshaw, & D. Sheffield (Eds.), Health Psychology in Action (50-57). Wiley. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119943280.ch5

© 2013 John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. All rights reserved. This chapter begins by tracing the author's interest in health psychology right back to his undergraduate days at the University of St Andrews, and then provides a brief note on his PhD research.... Read More about Health Psychology in Cyberspace.

How do online patient support communities affect the experience of inflammatory bowel disease?: an online survey (2013)
Journal Article
Coulson, N. S. (2013). How do online patient support communities affect the experience of inflammatory bowel disease?: an online survey. JRSM Short Reports, 4(8), Article 9. https://doi.org/10.1177/2042533313478004

Objective: To explore how participation in an online support community may impact upon the experience of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Design: An online survey. Setting: Study participants recruited through 35 IBD online communities.... Read More about How do online patient support communities affect the experience of inflammatory bowel disease?: an online survey.

Sharing, supporting and sobriety: A qualitative analysis of messages posted to alcohol-related online discussion forums in the United Kingdom (2013)
Journal Article
Coulson, N. S. (2014). Sharing, supporting and sobriety: A qualitative analysis of messages posted to alcohol-related online discussion forums in the United Kingdom. Journal of Substance Use, 19(1-2), 176-180. https://doi.org/10.3109/14659891.2013.765516

Background: In recent years there has been an exponential growth in the number of people accessing online discussion forums for information, advice and support in relation to a range of both acute and chronic health issues. However, there has been li... Read More about Sharing, supporting and sobriety: A qualitative analysis of messages posted to alcohol-related online discussion forums in the United Kingdom.

Nurturing health-related online support groups: Exploring the experiences of patient moderators (2013)
Journal Article
Coulson, N. S., & Shaw, R. L. (2013). Nurturing health-related online support groups: Exploring the experiences of patient moderators. Computers in Human Behavior, 29(4), 1695-1701. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2013.02.003

The aim of this study was to examine the views of moderators across a diverse and geographically broad range of online support groups about their moderator experiences and to explore both the personal benefits as well as challenges involved. Thirty-t... Read More about Nurturing health-related online support groups: Exploring the experiences of patient moderators.

Coming to terms with permanent involuntary childlessness: A phenomenological analysis of bulletin board postings (2013)
Journal Article
Malik, S. H., & Coulson, N. S. (2013). Coming to terms with permanent involuntary childlessness: A phenomenological analysis of bulletin board postings. Europe's Journal of Psychology, 9(1), 77-92. https://doi.org/10.5964/ejop.v9i1.534

Little is known about the role that online support communities play in the lives of women faced with permanent involuntary childlessness. To understand the experiences of these women, this study conducted a thematic analysis of messages downloaded fr... Read More about Coming to terms with permanent involuntary childlessness: A phenomenological analysis of bulletin board postings.

Empowering processes within prostate cancer online support groups (2013)
Journal Article
Campbell, K. A., Coulson, N. S., & Buchanan, H. (2013). Empowering processes within prostate cancer online support groups. International Journal of Web Based Communities, 9(1), 51-66. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJWBC.2013.051294

A growing body of literature suggests that participation in online support groups may empower patients. Indeed, a number of potentially empowering processes have been identified, however to date these processes have been described using data derived... Read More about Empowering processes within prostate cancer online support groups.

Health-related online support communities (2012)
Book Chapter
Coulson, N. S., & Malik, S. (2012). Health-related online support communities. In Encyclopedia of Cyber Behavior (671-688). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-0315-8.ch057

In recent years, the Internet has provided new opportunities for individuals living with health-related problems to communicate with each other via online support communities. These communities offer many unique advantages, such as convenience, anony... Read More about Health-related online support communities.

Families affected by childhood cancer: An analysis of the provision of social support within online support groups (2012)
Journal Article
Coulson, N. S., & Greenwood, N. (2012). Families affected by childhood cancer: An analysis of the provision of social support within online support groups. Child: Care, Health and Development, 38(6), 870-877. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2214.2011.01316.x

Background With increasing access to the Internet, there are new opportunities available to families to seek information, advice and support about childhood cancer online. Methods A total of 487 messages were retrieved from three childhood cancer onl... Read More about Families affected by childhood cancer: An analysis of the provision of social support within online support groups.

The effects of label design characteristics on perceptions of genetically modified food (2011)
Journal Article
Hellier, E., Tucker, M., Newbold, L., Edworthy, J., Griffin, J., & Coulson, N. (2012). The effects of label design characteristics on perceptions of genetically modified food. Journal of Risk Research, 15(5), 533-545. https://doi.org/10.1080/13669877.2011.646288

Objective. To explore the effects on perceptions of labelling food for genetically modified content. Background: there is increasing public pressure for the compulsory labelling of genetically modified food content on all food products, and yet littl... Read More about The effects of label design characteristics on perceptions of genetically modified food.

A thematic analysis of patient communication in Parkinson's disease online support group discussion forums (2011)
Journal Article
Attard, A., & Coulson, N. S. (2012). A thematic analysis of patient communication in Parkinson's disease online support group discussion forums. Computers in Human Behavior, 28(2), 500-506. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2011.10.022

Online support groups have become a popular source of information, advice and support for individuals living with a range of health conditions. However, research has not commonly focused on patients living with Parkinson's disease and their use of on... Read More about A thematic analysis of patient communication in Parkinson's disease online support group discussion forums.

The therapeutic potential of the internet: Exploring self-help processes in an internet forum for young people with inflammatory bowel disease (2011)
Journal Article
Malik, S., & Coulson, N. S. (2011). The therapeutic potential of the internet: Exploring self-help processes in an internet forum for young people with inflammatory bowel disease. Gastroenterology Nursing, 34(6), 439-448. https://doi.org/10.1097/SGA.0b013e318237a9ba

The Internet has provided new opportunities for young people with inflammatory bowel disease to access diverse information and support, and communicate with fellow sufferers through the means of online patient support groups. The study presented in t... Read More about The therapeutic potential of the internet: Exploring self-help processes in an internet forum for young people with inflammatory bowel disease.

A comparison of lurkers and posters within infertility online support groups (2011)
Journal Article
Malik, S. H., & Coulson, N. S. (2011). A comparison of lurkers and posters within infertility online support groups. Computers, Informatics, Nursing, 29(10), 564-573. https://doi.org/10.1097/NCN.0b013e318224b31d

Current research shows that online support groups can offer people affected by infertility a unique and valuable source of social support. However, to date most research has focused on the experiences of people who post messages to online infertility... Read More about A comparison of lurkers and posters within infertility online support groups.

Developing a model for online support group use, empowering processes and psychosocial outcomes for individuals living with HIV/AIDS (2011)
Journal Article
Mo, P. K., & Coulson, N. S. (2012). Developing a model for online support group use, empowering processes and psychosocial outcomes for individuals living with HIV/AIDS. Psychology and Health, 27(4), 445-459. https://doi.org/10.1080/08870446.2011.592981

This study examined the mechanism through which online support group (OSG) participation may promote patient empowerment among 340 individuals living with HIV/AIDS. Results from structural equation modelling revealed that greater use of OSGs was asso... Read More about Developing a model for online support group use, empowering processes and psychosocial outcomes for individuals living with HIV/AIDS.

Health-related internet support groups and dental anxiety: The fearful patient's online journey (2010)
Journal Article
Buchanan, H., Coulson, N. S., & Malik, S. (2010). Health-related internet support groups and dental anxiety: The fearful patient's online journey. International Journal of Web Based Communities, 6(4), 362-375. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJWBC.2010.035839

Dental fear and anxiety is a common problem affecting many individuals but for some the problem is more severe. This study examined the discussions which took place between members of a dental anxiety/phobia internet support group. A total of 621 mes... Read More about Health-related internet support groups and dental anxiety: The fearful patient's online journey.

Adolescents living with cancer: The role of computer-mediated support groups (2010)
Journal Article
Elwell, L., Grogan, S., & Coulson, N. (2011). Adolescents living with cancer: The role of computer-mediated support groups. Journal of Health Psychology, 16(2), 236-248. https://doi.org/10.1177/1359105310371398

The present study sought to explore the types of social support being provided to adolescents with cancer accessing a computer-mediated support group. Three hundred and ninety-three messages posted to a computer-mediated support group aimed at adoles... Read More about Adolescents living with cancer: The role of computer-mediated support groups.

An investigation into the empowerment effects of using online support groups and how this affects health professional/patient communication (2010)
Journal Article
Bartlett, Y. K., & Coulson, N. S. (2011). An investigation into the empowerment effects of using online support groups and how this affects health professional/patient communication. Patient Education and Counseling, 83(1), 113-119. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pec.2010.05.029

Objective: The current research investigates the potential of online support groups (OSGs) to foster empowerment and how membership might affect the patient/health professional relationship. Methods: 246 participants across 33 OSGs completed an onlin... Read More about An investigation into the empowerment effects of using online support groups and how this affects health professional/patient communication.

Empowering processes in online support groups among people living with HIV/AIDS: A comparative analysis of 'lurkers' and 'posters' (2010)
Journal Article
Mo, P. K., & Coulson, N. S. (2010). Empowering processes in online support groups among people living with HIV/AIDS: A comparative analysis of 'lurkers' and 'posters'. Computers in Human Behavior, 26(5), 1183-1193. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2010.03.028

The proliferation of online support groups provides an opportunity for individuals living with HIV/AIDS to obtain support online. The present study aimed to explore how different levels of participation in online support groups are associated with em... Read More about Empowering processes in online support groups among people living with HIV/AIDS: A comparative analysis of 'lurkers' and 'posters'.

Living with HIV/AIDS and use of online support groups (2010)
Journal Article
Mo, P. K., & Coulson, N. S. (2010). Living with HIV/AIDS and use of online support groups. Journal of Health Psychology, 15(3), 339-350. https://doi.org/10.1177/1359105309348808

The present study explores the association between online support group use and health status, coping and social support among 640 individuals with HIV/AIDS. Results suggested that frequent users tended to be female, younger, single, and in a more ad... Read More about Living with HIV/AIDS and use of online support groups.

'They all supported me but I felt like I suddenly didn't belong anymore': An exploration of perceived disadvantages to online support seeking (2010)
Journal Article
Malik, S., & Coulson, N. S. (2010). 'They all supported me but I felt like I suddenly didn't belong anymore': An exploration of perceived disadvantages to online support seeking. Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics and Gynecology, 31(3), 140-149. https://doi.org/10.3109/0167482X.2010.504870

In recent years, there has been a significant rise in the number of online support communities dedicated to issues surrounding infertility. The aim of this study was to focus on investigating the perceived disadvantages of online infertility support... Read More about 'They all supported me but I felt like I suddenly didn't belong anymore': An exploration of perceived disadvantages to online support seeking.

Coping with infertility online: An examination of self-help mechanisms in an online infertility support group (2010)
Journal Article
Malik, S. H., & Coulson, N. S. (2010). Coping with infertility online: An examination of self-help mechanisms in an online infertility support group. Patient Education and Counseling, 81(2), 315-318. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pec.2010.01.007

Objective: To examine communication within an online infertility support group. Methods: A content analysis of 3500 messages posted to infertility bulletin boards. Results: The most frequently used self-help mechanisms were support or empathy (45.5%)... Read More about Coping with infertility online: An examination of self-help mechanisms in an online infertility support group.

Workplace complementary and alternative therapies for hospital?site staff (2009)
Journal Article
Meade, O., MacLennan, S. J., Blake, H., & Coulson, N. (2009). Workplace complementary and alternative therapies for hospital?site staff. International Journal of Workplace Health Management, 2(3), 258-271. doi:10.1108/17538350910993449

Purpose – Workplace wellness schemes are emerging in NHS settings, including complementary and alternative therapy services aimed at improving employee wellbeing. The aim of this study is to explore the impact of one such therapy service on service u... Read More about Workplace complementary and alternative therapies for hospital?site staff.

Preparatory information for third molar extraction: Does preference for information and behavioral involvement matter? (2009)
Journal Article
van Wijk, A. J., Buchanan, H., Coulson, N., & Hoogstraten, J. (2010). Preparatory information for third molar extraction: Does preference for information and behavioral involvement matter?. Patient Education and Counseling, 79(1), 94-99. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pec.2009.07.013

Objective: The objectives of the present study were to: (1) evaluate the impact of high versus low information provision in terms of anxiety towards third molar extraction (TME) as well as satisfaction with information provision. (2) Investigate how... Read More about Preparatory information for third molar extraction: Does preference for information and behavioral involvement matter?.

Gender differences in computer-mediated communication: A systematic literature review of online health-related support groups (2009)
Journal Article
Mo, P. K., Malik, S. H., & Coulson, N. S. (2009). Gender differences in computer-mediated communication: A systematic literature review of online health-related support groups. Patient Education and Counseling, 75(1), 16-24. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pec.2008.08.029

Objective: Previous research has contended that the unique characteristics of the Internet might remove some of the gender differences that exist in face-to-face healthcare. The aims of the present study were to systematically review studies that hav... Read More about Gender differences in computer-mediated communication: A systematic literature review of online health-related support groups.

Computer-mediated infertility support groups: An exploratory study of online experiences (2008)
Journal Article
Malik, S. H., & Coulson, N. S. (2008). Computer-mediated infertility support groups: An exploratory study of online experiences. Patient Education and Counseling, 73(1), 105-113. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pec.2008.05.024

Objective: Over recent years the Internet has become an increasingly popular source of support and information for infertility, with a growing number of online support groups now available to individuals affected by fertility problems. The aims of th... Read More about Computer-mediated infertility support groups: An exploratory study of online experiences.

Exploring the communication of social support within virtual communities: A content analysis of messages posted to an online HIV/AIDS support group (2008)
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Mo, P. K., & Coulson, N. S. (2008). Exploring the communication of social support within virtual communities: A content analysis of messages posted to an online HIV/AIDS support group. Cyberpsychology and Behavior, 11(3), 371-374. https://doi.org/10.1089/cpb.2007.0118

The present study examined the nature of social support exchanged within an online HIV/AIDS support group. Content analysis was conducted with reference to five types of social support (information support, tangible assistance, esteem support, networ... Read More about Exploring the communication of social support within virtual communities: A content analysis of messages posted to an online HIV/AIDS support group.

The male experience of infertility: A thematic analysis of an online infertility support group bulletin board (2008)
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Malik, S. M., & Coulson, N. (2008). The male experience of infertility: A thematic analysis of an online infertility support group bulletin board. Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology, 26(1), 18-30. https://doi.org/10.1080/02646830701759777

Past research has suggested that men and women differ in their response to the experience of infertility. However, there is comparatively little research focusing specifically on the male perspective of infertility. The aim of this study was to exami... Read More about The male experience of infertility: A thematic analysis of an online infertility support group bulletin board.

Self-reported efficacy of an online dental anxiety support group: A pilot study (2007)
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Coulson, N. S., & Buchanan, H. (2008). Self-reported efficacy of an online dental anxiety support group: A pilot study. Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, 36(1), 43-46. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0528.2007.00349.x

This study aimed to explore the self-reported effectiveness of an existing online dental anxiety support group in terms of perceived level of anxiety since accessing the group. An online questionnaire was completed by 91 individuals who accessed the... Read More about Self-reported efficacy of an online dental anxiety support group: A pilot study.

Coping with food allergy: Exploring the role of the online support group (2007)
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Coulson, N. S., & Knibb, R. C. (2007). Coping with food allergy: Exploring the role of the online support group. Cyberpsychology and Behavior, 10(1), 145-148. https://doi.org/10.1089/cpb.2006.9978

The aims of this study were to explore the reasons for participation in an online support group for individuals affected by food allergy, its perceived advantages and disadvantages as well as impact on the relationship with healthcare providers. A to... Read More about Coping with food allergy: Exploring the role of the online support group.

Consumption of carbonated drinks in adolescents: A transtheoretical analysis (2006)
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Buchanan, H., & Coulson, N. S. (2007). Consumption of carbonated drinks in adolescents: A transtheoretical analysis. Child: Care, Health and Development, 33(4), 441-447. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2214.2006.00691.x

Background: Adolescents consume a high level of carbonated drinks and this may have significant adverse effects for their weight and oral health. Therefore, we examined the application of key constructs of the Transtheoretical Model (stages of change... Read More about Consumption of carbonated drinks in adolescents: A transtheoretical analysis.

Receiving social support online: An analysis of a computer-mediated support group for individuals living with irritable bowel syndrome (2005)
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Coulson, N. S. (2005). Receiving social support online: An analysis of a computer-mediated support group for individuals living with irritable bowel syndrome. Cyberpsychology and Behavior, 8(6), 580-584. https://doi.org/10.1089/cpb.2005.8.580

In recent years, the rapid expansion in Internet access and computer-mediated communication has fostered new opportunities for individuals with health-related concerns to participate in supportive communication within a network of individuals dealing... Read More about Receiving social support online: An analysis of a computer-mediated support group for individuals living with irritable bowel syndrome.

Stages of change and consumption of fruit and vegetables among adolescent females: Associations with decisional balance and self-efficacy (2005)
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Rapley, J., & Coulson, N. S. (2005). Stages of change and consumption of fruit and vegetables among adolescent females: Associations with decisional balance and self-efficacy. British Food Journal, 107(9), 663-669. https://doi.org/10.1108/00070700510615044

Purpose The aim of this study was to apply key theoretical constructs from the Transtheoretical Model to daily consumption of at least five portions of fruit and vegetables among adolescent females. Design/methodology/approach A self?report... Read More about Stages of change and consumption of fruit and vegetables among adolescent females: Associations with decisional balance and self-efficacy.

Exploring the provision of social support within a computer-mediated huntington's disease support network (2004)
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Coulson, N., Aubeeluck, A., Buchanan, H., Semper, H., & Rooney, E. (2004). Exploring the provision of social support within a computer-mediated huntington's disease support network. Psychology and Health, 19(Issue sup1),

Objectives: The unique constraints placed upon the Huntington's Disease [HD] carer, and the lack of time and social support identified by this group may make computer-mediated support groups a unique channel of social support for these individuals. T... Read More about Exploring the provision of social support within a computer-mediated huntington's disease support network.

Adolescents’ perceptions of the costs and benefits of food additives and their presence in different foods (2002)
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Richard Eiser, J., Coulson, N. S., & Eiser, C. (2002). Adolescents’ perceptions of the costs and benefits of food additives and their presence in different foods. Journal of Risk Research, 5(2), 167-176. https://doi.org/10.1080/13669870010004979

A questionnaire concerning the use of additives in foods was completed by 572 high school students aged 12–15 years. Participants recorded how often they ate each of 16 common foods, and rated the relative levels of colourings, flavourings, preservat... Read More about Adolescents’ perceptions of the costs and benefits of food additives and their presence in different foods.

Student attendance at dental checkups: An application of the transtheoretical model (2002)
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Coulson, N. S., & Buchanan, H. (2002). Student attendance at dental checkups: An application of the transtheoretical model. Health Education Journal, 61(4), 309-319. https://doi.org/10.1177/001789690206100404

Objective To examine the application of key constructs of the Transtheoretical Model (stages of change and decisional balance) to attendance at dental checkups with a student sample. Method A questionnaire was completed by 224 students from the Unive... Read More about Student attendance at dental checkups: An application of the transtheoretical model.

An application of the stages of change model to consumer use of food labels (2000)
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Coulson, N. S. (2000). An application of the stages of change model to consumer use of food labels. British Food Journal, 102(9), 661-668. https://doi.org/10.1108/00070700010362031

Describes a study which applied the stages of change model formulated by Prochaska and DiClemente to consumer use of food labels. A total of 165 students completed a self-report questionnaire measuring stages of change, decisional balance, dietary be... Read More about An application of the stages of change model to consumer use of food labels.

Research note : Adolescents’ perceptions of food chemical risks (1998)
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Richard Eiser, J., Coulson, N. S., & Eiser, C. (1998). Research note : Adolescents’ perceptions of food chemical risks. Journal of Risk Research, 1(3), 237-244. https://doi.org/10.1080/136698798377150

A questionnaire measuring attitude towards four categories of food chemicals (colourings, flavourings, pesticides and fertilizers), level of concern for the environment, dietary habits and reasons for food choice was administered to 932 high school s... Read More about Research note : Adolescents’ perceptions of food chemical risks.

Nutrition education in the National Curriculum (1998)
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Coulson, N. S., Eiser, C., & Eiser, J. R. (1998). Nutrition education in the National Curriculum. Health Education Journal, 57(1), 81-88. https://doi.org/10.1177/001789699805700109

The Education Reform Act 1988 and the subsequent implementation of the National Curriculum has led to important changes for nutrition education in schools., This applies in particular to the location, methods and materials used and the time allocated... Read More about Nutrition education in the National Curriculum.

Educational priorities in food technology: A national survey of teachers' views (1998)
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Eiser, J. R., Eiser, C., & Coulson, N. S. (1998). Educational priorities in food technology: A national survey of teachers' views. Health Education Journal, 57(4), 351-359. https://doi.org/10.1177/001789699805700407

In a postal survey of a random sample of 705 state secondary schools in England and Wales, 377 food technology teachers (54 per cent) completed a questionnaire concerning: coverage of different topics, teaching resources, perceived emphases within th... Read More about Educational priorities in food technology: A national survey of teachers' views.

Diet, smoking and exercise: Interrelationships between adolescent health behaviours (1997)
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Coulson, N. S., Eiser, C., & Eiser, J. R. (1997). Diet, smoking and exercise: Interrelationships between adolescent health behaviours. Child: Care, Health and Development, 23(3), 207-216. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2214.1997.tb00964.x

A questionnaire measuring smoking status, exercise and dietary behaviour was administered to 932 high school pupils during regular classroom periods. Pupils were taken from three year groups which included 327 year 8 (12-13 years), 313 year 9 (13-14... Read More about Diet, smoking and exercise: Interrelationships between adolescent health behaviours.

Children's awareness of additives in food (1996)
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Coulson, N., Eiser, J. R., & Eiser, C. (1996). Children's awareness of additives in food. Health Education Journal, 55(4), 375-381. https://doi.org/10.1177/001789699605500403

This study examines children's awareness of the presence of additives in food. Seventy-five 5-10-year-olds were interviewed and asked about how one of four target foods were made. The results suggest that awareness of the presence of additives may de... Read More about Children's awareness of additives in food.

Young people's perception of food-related risk (1995)
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Coulson, N. S., Eiser, C., & Eiser, J. R. (1995). Young people's perception of food-related risk. Appetite, 24(3), 273

Young people are important consumers with many products being specifically targeted at them. They can have considerable independent in their food choice and purchases. It is during childhood that many broader attitudes and beliefs are acquired that w... Read More about Young people's perception of food-related risk.

Social support in cyberspace: A content analysis of communication within a Huntington’s Disease online support group
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Coulson, N. S., Buchanan, H., & Aubeeluck, A. Social support in cyberspace: A content analysis of communication within a Huntington’s Disease online support group

Objective: Huntington’s Disease (HD) is an inherited disorder, characterised by a progressive degeneration of the brain. Due to the nature of the symptoms, the genetic element of the disease and the fact that there is no cure, HD patients and those... Read More about Social support in cyberspace: A content analysis of communication within a Huntington’s Disease online support group.

Accessing dental anxiety online support groups: An exploratory qualitative study of motives and experiences
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Buchanan, H., & Coulson, N. S. Accessing dental anxiety online support groups: An exploratory qualitative study of motives and experiences

Objectives: In recent years, Internet access has grown markedly providing individuals with new opportunities for online information retrieval, psychological advice and support. The objectives of the present study were to explore the context through w... Read More about Accessing dental anxiety online support groups: An exploratory qualitative study of motives and experiences.