Paul Leighton

Contact

• workApplied Health Research Building (Building 42)
  University Park
  Nottingham
  NG7 2RD
  UK
• work0115 84 68629
• paul.leighton@nottingham.ac.uk

Expertise Summary

Health Services Research.

Qualitative Research Methods.

Process Evaluation.

Qualitative methods as applied to Randomised Controlled Trials.

Research Summary

As a research methodologist Paul has worked across a number of clinical areas. He has expertise in qualitative methods and process evaluation, and an interest in social (and sociological) aspects of… read more

Recent Publications

• DAS NAIR R, MHIZHA-MURIRA JR, ANDERSON P, CARPENTER H, CLARKE S, GROVES S, LEIGHTON P, SCAMMELL BE, TOPCU G, WALSH DA and LINCOLN NB, 2018. Home-based pre-surgical psychological intervention for knee osteoarthritis (HAPPiKNEES): a feasibility randomized controlled trial. Clinical Rehabilitation. 32(6), 777-789
• ROBINSON, K. R., LONG, A. L., LEIGHTON, P., ARMSTRONG, S., PULIKOTTILL-JACOB, R., GLADMAN, J. R. F., GORDON, A. L., LOGAN, P., ANTHONY, K. A., HARWOOD, R. H., BLACKSHAW, P. E. and MASUD, T., 2018. Chair based exercise in community settings: a cluster randomised feasibility study. BMC Geriatrics. 18(1), 82
• ROWBOTHAM NJ, SMITH S, LEIGHTON PA, RAYNER OC, GATHERCOLE K, ELLIOTT ZC, NASH EF, DANIELS T, DUFF AJA, COLLINS S, CHANDRAN S, PEAPLE U, HURLEY MN, BROWNLEE K and SMYTH AR, 2018. The top 10 research priorities in cystic fibrosis developed by a partnership between people with CF and healthcare providers. Thorax. 73(4), 388-390
• FERGUSON, M., BRANDRETH, M, LEIGHTON, P. and WHARRAD, H., 2018. Development of a multimedia educational programme for first-time hearing aid users: a participatory approach: International Journal of Audiology International Journal of Audiology. Early Online, 1-10

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Current Research

As a research methodologist Paul has worked across a number of clinical areas. He has expertise in qualitative methods and process evaluation, and an interest in social (and sociological) aspects of healthcare. His work has included intervention development, feasibility studies as well as multi-centre trials; and studies have focused upon the experiences of both patients and healthcare professionals.

Paul is interested in the application of qualitative methods in and around randomised controlled trials.

Paul has led a number of realist evaluations in different clinical areas. He has used normalization process theory in different settings.

• DAS NAIR R, MHIZHA-MURIRA JR, ANDERSON P, CARPENTER H, CLARKE S, GROVES S, LEIGHTON P, SCAMMELL BE, TOPCU G, WALSH DA and LINCOLN NB, 2018. Home-based pre-surgical psychological intervention for knee osteoarthritis (HAPPiKNEES): a feasibility randomized controlled trial. Clinical Rehabilitation. 32(6), 777-789
• ROBINSON, K. R., LONG, A. L., LEIGHTON, P., ARMSTRONG, S., PULIKOTTILL-JACOB, R., GLADMAN, J. R. F., GORDON, A. L., LOGAN, P., ANTHONY, K. A., HARWOOD, R. H., BLACKSHAW, P. E. and MASUD, T., 2018. Chair based exercise in community settings: a cluster randomised feasibility study. BMC Geriatrics. 18(1), 82
• ROWBOTHAM NJ, SMITH S, LEIGHTON PA, RAYNER OC, GATHERCOLE K, ELLIOTT ZC, NASH EF, DANIELS T, DUFF AJA, COLLINS S, CHANDRAN S, PEAPLE U, HURLEY MN, BROWNLEE K and SMYTH AR, 2018. The top 10 research priorities in cystic fibrosis developed by a partnership between people with CF and healthcare providers. Thorax. 73(4), 388-390
• FERGUSON, M., BRANDRETH, M, LEIGHTON, P. and WHARRAD, H., 2018. Development of a multimedia educational programme for first-time hearing aid users: a participatory approach: International Journal of Audiology International Journal of Audiology. Early Online, 1-10
• LEIGHTON, PAUL A, BREALEY, STEPHEN D and DIAS, JOSEPH J, 2018. Interventions to improve retention in a surgical, clinical trial: A pragmatic, stakeholder-driven approach. Journal of evidence-based medicine. 11(1), 12-19
• BARKER, A. B., LEIGHTON, P. and FERGUSON, M. A., 2017. Coping together with hearing loss: a qualitative meta-synthesis of the psychosocial experiences of people with hearing loss and their communication partners International Journal of Audiology. 56(5), 297-305
• CONSTABLE, J. D., MOGHUL, G. A., LEIGHTON, P., SCHOFIELD, S. J. and DANIEL, M., 2017. Prioritising topics for the undergraduate ENT curriculum JOURNAL OF LARYNGOLOGY AND OTOLOGY. 131(7), 631-639
• FERGUSON, M, BRANDRETH, M, BRASSINGTON, W, LEIGHTON, P and WHARRAD, H, 2016. A Randomized Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Benefits of a Multimedia Educational Programme for First-time Hearing Aid Users Ear and Hearing. 37, 123-136
• BLAKE, H, QUIRK, H, LEIGHTON, P, RANDELL, T, GREENING, J, GUO, B and GLAZEBROOK, C, 2016. Feasibility of an online intervention (STAK-D) to promote physical activity in children with type 1 diabetes: protocol for a randomised controlled trial. BMC Trials. 17, 583 [ISRCTN 48994721].
• DAS NAIR R, ANDERSON P, CLARKE S, LEIGHTON P, LINCOLN NB, MHIZHA-MURIRA JR, SCAMMELL BE and WALSH DA, 2016. Home-administered pre-surgical psychological intervention for knee osteoarthritis (HAPPiKNEES): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial. Trials. 17, 54
• PALSER, SALLY C., RAYNER, OLIVER C., LEIGHTON, PAUL A. and SMYTH, ALAN R., 2016. Perception of first respiratory infection with Pseudomonas aeruginosa by people with cystic fibrosis and those close to them: an online qualitative study BMJ OPEN. 6(12),
• DIAS, JOSEPH, BREALEY, STEPHEN, CHOUDHARY, SURABHI, COOK, LIZ, COSTA, MATTHEW, FAIRHURST, CAROLINE, HEWITT, CATHERINE, HODGSON, STEPHEN, JEFFERSON, LAURA, JEYAPALAN, KANAGARATNAM, KEDING, ADA, LEIGHTON, PAUL, RANGAN, AMAR, RICHARDSON, GERRY, ROTHERY, CLAIRE, TAUB, NICHOLAS, THOMPSON, JOHN and TORGERSON, DAVID, 2016. Scaphoid Waist Internal Fixation for Fractures Trial (SWIFFT) protocol: a pragmatic multi-centre randomised controlled trial of cast treatment versus surgical fixation for the treatment of bi-cortical, minimally displaced fractures of the scaphoid waist in adults BMC MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS. 17,
• BOEREBOOM CL, WILLIAMS JP, LEIGHTON P, LUND JN and EXERCISE PREHABILITATION IN COLORECTAL CANCER DELPHI STUDY GROUP, 2015. Forming a consensus opinion on exercise prehabilitation in elderly colorectal cancer patients: a Delphi study. Techniques in coloproctology. 19(6), 347-54
• BLAKE, H, LEIGHTON, P, VAN DER WALT, G and RAVENSCROFT, A, 2015. Patterns of prescription and concern about opioid analgesics for chronic non-malignant pain in general practice British Journal of Pain. 9(7), 225-232
• BLAKE, H, DAWETT, B, LEIGHTON, P, BRADY, L and DEERY, C, 2015. School-based educational intervention to improve children’s oral health-related knowledge and behaviour Health Promotion Practice. 16(4), 571-582
• TOUR SK, THOMAS KS, WALKER D, LEIGHTON P, YONG AS and BATCHELOR JM, 2014. Survey and online discussion groups to develop a patient-rated outcome measure on acceptability of treatment response in vitiligo. BMC dermatology. 14(1), 10
• ROBINSON, K, LEIGHTON, P, LOGAN, P, GORDON, A, ANTHONY, K, HARWOOD, R, GLADMAN, J and MASUD, T, 2014. Developing the principles of Chair Based Exercise for Older People: A Delphi Study BMC Geriatrics. 14(65),
• FORTNUM, H, LEIGHTON, P, BROWN, L, MARDER, E, MARSHALL, A, SUTTON, K and BENSON, C, 2014. The Feasibility and Clinical Value of Further Research to Evaluate the Management Options for Children with Down Syndrome and Otitis Media Health Technology Assessment. 18(60), 1-147
• LEIGHTON, P and DYAS, J, 2014. Developing an effective research proposal. In: WALKER, D, ed., An Introduction to Health Services Research Sage. 51-69
• SIMPSON RC, THOMAS KS, LEIGHTON P and MURPHY R, 2013. Diagnostic criteria for erosive lichen planus affecting the vulva: an international electronic-Delphi consensus exercise. British Journal of Dermatology. 169(2), 337-43
• LEIGHTON, P., BRANDRETH, M., WHARRAD, H. and FERGUSON, M., 2013. Evaluation of interactive video tutorials to educate first-time hearing aid users: Paul Leighton The European Journal of Public Health. 23(supplement 1), 242
• FERGUSON, M, LEIGHTON, P, BRANDRETH, M and WHARRAD, H, 2013. Development of interactive video tutorials to educate first-time heairng aid users: a participatory approach International Journal of Audiology (British Society of Audiology). 52(4), 260-261
• LEIGHTON, P., LONSDALE, A.J., TILDSLEY, J. and KING, A.J., 2012. The willingness of patients presenting with advanced glaucoma to participate in a trial comparing primary medical vs primary surgical treatment Eye. 26(2): 300-06(2), 300-306
• FERGUSON, M, LEIGHTON, P, BRANDRETH, M and WHARRAD, H, 2012. Development of evidence-based interactive videos for first-time hearing aid users International Journal of Audiology (British Society of Audiology). 51(3), 262-263
• BLAKE H, LEIGHTON P and SHARMA S, 2011. Saliva Testing as a Practical Tool for Rapid HIV Screening. In: NANCY DUMAIS, ed., HIV and AIDS - Updates on Biology, Immunology, Epidemiology and Treatment Strategies. InTech. 627-640.
• PHILLIPS, N., LEIGHTON, P. and SARGEANT, R., 2011. Psychiatric training experiences in psychotherapy: integrating a psychological perspective into mental health care Mental Health Review Journal. 16(4), 167-176
• SCHNEIDER, J and AVIS, M. AND LEIGHTON, P., eds., 2007. Supporting Children and Families: Lessons from Sure Start for Evidence-Based Practice Jessica Kingsley Publishing.
• AVIS,M., BULMAN, D. and LEIGHTON, P., 2007. Factors affecting participation in Sure Start programmes: a qualitative investigation of parents' views Health and Social Care in the Community. 15(3), 203-11
• HOPE, M. and LEIGHTON, P., 2007. Changing Conceptions of Community. In: AVIS, M., LEIGHTON, P. and SCHNEIDER, J., eds., Supporting Children and Families Jessica Kingsley Publications. 260-271
• LEIGHTON, P, 2007. Partnership Working. In: SCHNEIDER, J, AVIS, M and LEIGHTON, P, eds., Supporting Children and Families: Lessons from Sure Start for Evidence-Based Practice in Health, Social Care and Education Jessica Kingsley Publishers. 85-89
• LEIGHTON, P, 2007. Community Development. In: SCHNEIDER, J, AVIS, M and LEIGHTON, P, eds., Supporting Children and Families: Lessons from Sure Start for Evidence-Based Practice in Health, Social Care and Education Jessica Kingsley Publishers. 235-239
• SCHNEIDER, J, AVIS, M and LEIGHTON, P, 2007. Lessons from Sure Start Local Programmes. In: SCHNEIDER, J, AVIS, M and LEIGHTON, P, eds., Supporting Children and Families: Lessons from Sure Start for Evidence-Based Practice in Health, Social Care and Education Jessica Kingsley Publishers. 271-275
• LAX, STEPHANIE J, AMANDA ROBERTS, ELEANOR CLIFFE, GRISHMA RAMESH, DIJA AYODELE,, HYWEL C. WILLIAMS and SHARON BELMO, Public views are needed for skin colour scales British Journal of Dermatology.