Professor Meriel Norris
Professor
Mary Seacole 3rd Floor-Bay 33
- Email: meriel.norris@brunel.ac.uk
- Tel: +44 (0)1895 268685
- Physiotherapy
- Physiotherapy and Physician Associate
- College of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences
Fortune, J., Manikandan, M., Harrington, S., Hensey, O., Kerr, C., Koppe, S., et al. (2024) 'Understanding the use of digital technologies to provide disability services remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic; a multiple case study design'. BMC Health Services Research, 24 (1). pp. 1 - 17. ISSN: 1472-6963 Open Access Link
Kilbride, C., Butcher, T., Warland, A., Ryan, J., Scott, DJM., Cassidy, E., et al. (2024) 'Rehabilitation via HOMe Based gaming exercise for the Upper-limb post Stroke (RHOMBUS): a qualitative analysis of participants’ experience'. BMJ Open, 14 (1). pp. 1 - 8. ISSN: 2044-6055 Open Access Link
Boniface, G., White, N., Tomlinson, C., Norris, M., OConnell, NE., Williamson, E. and et al. (2023) 'Prescribing hand strengthening exercise for patients with rheumatoid arthritis; clinical cues influencing occupational therapists' and physiotherapists' judgements'. Musculoskeletal Care, 22 (1). pp. 1 - 11. ISSN: 1478-2189 Open Access Link
Fortune, J., Ryan, JM., Walsh, A., Walsh, M., Kerr, C., Kroll, T., et al. (2023) 'Transition from child to adult services for young people with cerebral palsy in Ireland: Influencing factors at multiple ecological levels'. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, 66 (5). pp. 623 - 634. ISSN: 0012-1622 Open Access Link
Ryan, JM., Walsh, M., Owens, M., Byrne, M., Kroll, T., Hensey, O., et al. (2022) 'Unmet health needs among young adults with cerebral palsy in Ireland: A cross-sectional study'. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 11 (16). pp. 1 - 10. ISSN: 2077-0383 Open Access Link
Ryan, J., Kerr, C., Kilbride, C. and Norris, M. (2022) 'Editorial: Exploring physical activity and sedentary behaviour in physical disability'. Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences, 3. pp. 1 - 3. ISSN: 2673-6861 Open Access Link
Ryan, JM., Walsh, M., Owens, M., Byrne, M., Kroll, T., Hensey, O., et al. (2022) 'Transition to adult services experienced by young people with cerebral palsy: A cross‐sectional study'. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, 65 (2). pp. 285 - 293. ISSN: 0012-1622 Open Access Link
Kilbride, C., Warland, A., Stewart, V., Aweid, B., Samiyappan, A., Ryan, J., et al. (2022) 'Rehabilitation using virtual gaming for Hospital and hOMe-Based training for the Upper limb post Stroke (RHOMBUS II): protocol of a feasibility randomised controlled trial'. BMJ Open, 12 (6). pp. 1 - 9. ISSN: 2044-6055 Open Access Link
Boniface, G., Sanchez-Santos, ME., Norris, M., O'Connell, NE., Williamson, E. and Lamb, SE. (2022) 'Understanding prescribed dose in hand strengthening exercise for rheumatoid arthritis: a secondary analysis of the SARAH trial'. Musculoskeletal Care, 20 (4). pp. 899 - 907. ISSN: 1478-2189 Open Access Link
Norris, M., Ellmers, T., Wilson, M. and Young, W. (2022) 'Protective or harmful? A qualitative exploration of older people's perceptions of worries about falling'. Age and Ageing, 51 (4). pp. afac067. ISSN: 0002-0729 Open Access Link
Kilbride, C., Scott, DJM., Butcher, T., Norris, M., Warland, A., Anokye, N., et al. (2022) 'Safety, feasibility, acceptability and preliminary effects of the Neurofenix platform for Rehabilitation via HOMe Based gaming exercise for the Upper-limb post Stroke (RHOMBUS): results of a feasibility intervention study'. BMJ Open, 12 (2). pp. 1 - 11. ISSN: 2044-6055 Open Access Link
Norris, M., Lavelle, G., Flemming, J., Bradley, J., Harper, J., Johnston, H., et al. (2022) 'Validity and acceptability of wearable devices for monitoring step-count and activity minutes among people with multiple sclerosis'. Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences, 2. pp. 1 - 12. ISSN: 2673-6861 Open Access Link
Fortune, J., Norris, M., Stennett, A., Kilbride, C., Lavelle, G., Hendrie, W., et al. (2021) 'Correlates of objectively measured physical activity among people with multiple sclerosis: A Cross-Sectional Study'. Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences, 2. pp. 1 - 8. ISSN: 2673-6861 Open Access Link
Fortune, J., Norris, M., Stennett, A., Kilbride, C., Lavelle, G., Hendrie, W., et al. (2021) 'Patterns and Correlates of Sedentary Behaviour among people with Multiple Sclerosis: A Cross-Sectional Study'. Scientific Reports, 11 (1). pp. 1 - 10. ISSN: 2045-2322 Open Access Link
Stennett, AM., Norris, M. and De Souza, LH. (2021) 'Flipping the ICF: Exploring the Interplay of Theory and the Lived Experience to Reconsider Physical Activity in Community-Dwelling People With Multiple Sclerosis'. Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences, 2. pp. 1 - 10.Open Access Link
Kilbride, C., Nowicky, A., Warland, A., Butcher, T., Norris, M., Singla, GB., et al. (2021) 'Rehabilitation Using a Novel Home Based Digital Therapy Device For The Upper-Limb Post Stroke (RHOMBUS): An Intervention Study'. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 102 (10). pp. e67 - e67. ISSN: 0003-9993
Corner, EJ., Zhang, X., Van Willigen, Z., Tatam, K., Camilleri, M., Monkhouse, A., et al. (2021) 'Mixed methods evaluation of the impact of the COVID-19 ICU remote-learning rehabilitation course for frontline health professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic in the UK'. Journal of the Intensive Care Society, 23 (4). pp. 485 - 491. ISSN: 1751-1437 Open Access Link
Ryan, J., Fortune, J., Walsh, A., Norris, M., Kerr, C., Hensey, O., et al. (2020) 'Transition from child to adult health services for young people with cerebral palsy in Ireland: A mixed methods study protocol'. BMJ Open, 10 (12). pp. 1 - 6. ISSN: 2044-6055 Open Access Link
Camilleri, M., Zhang, X., Norris, M., Monkhouse, A., Harvey, A., Wiseman, A., et al. (2020) 'Covid-19 ICU Remote-Learning Course (CIRLC): Rapid ICU remote training for frontline health professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic in the UK'. Journal of the Intensive Care Society, 23 (2). pp. 183 - 190. ISSN: 1751-1437 Open Access Link
Maslivec, A., Fielding, A., Wilson, M., Norris, M. and Young, W. (2020) '‘Recoupling’ the attentional and motor control of preparatory postural adjustments to overcome freezing of gait in Parkinson’s'. Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 17 (1). pp. 1 - 13. ISSN: 1743-0003 Open Access Link
Fortune, J., Murphy, P., Merchant, N., Kerr, C., Kroll, T., Walsh, A., et al. (2020) 'Transition from child-centred to adult-oriented healthcare systems for young people with neurodisability: a scoping review protocol'. HRB Open Research, 3. pp. 1 - 11. ISSN: 2515-4826 Open Access Link
Boniface, G., Ghandi, V., Norris, M., Williamson, E., Kirtley, S. and O'Connell, NE. (2020) 'A systematic review exploring the evidence reported to underpin exercise dose in clinical trials of rheumatoid arthritis'. Rheumatology, 59 (11). pp. 3147 - 3157. ISSN: 1462-0324 Open Access Link
Fortune, J., Norris, M., Stennett, A., Kilbride, C., Lavelle, G., Victor, C., et al. (2020) 'Pedometers, the frustrating motivators: A qualitative investigation of users’ experiences of the Yamax SW-200 among people with multiple sclerosis'. Disability and Rehabilitation, 44 (3). pp. 436 - 442. ISSN: 0963-8288 Open Access Link
Fortune, J., Norris, M., Stennett, A., Kilbride, C., Lavelle, G., Desouza, L., et al. (2020) '“I can do this”: a qualitative exploration of acceptability and experiences of a physical activity behaviour change intervention in people with multiple sclerosis in the UK'. BMJ Open, 10 (3). pp. 1 - 9. ISSN: 2044-6055 Open Access Link
Norris, M. and Wainwright, E. (2020) 'Learning professional touch: an exploration of pre-registration Physiotherapy students’ experiences'. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice: an international journal of physical therapy, 38 (1). pp. 90 - 100. ISSN: 0959-3985 Open Access Link
Norris, M., Hammond, J., Williams, A. and Walker, S. (2019) 'Students with specific learning disabilities experiences of pre-registration physiotherapy education: A qualitative study'. BMC Medical Education, 20 (1). pp. 1 - 11. ISSN: 1472-6920 Open Access Link
Ryan, JM., Stennett, AM., Peacock, S., Baker, G. and Norris, M. (2019) 'Associations between activity and participation in adults with multiple sclerosis: a cross sectional study'. Physiotherapy, 105 (4). pp. 453 - 460. ISSN: 0031-9406 Open Access Link
Ryan, JM., Fortune, J., Stennett, A., Kilbride, C., Lavelle, G., Hendrie, W., et al. (2019) 'Safety, feasibility, acceptability and effects of a behaviour-change intervention to change physical activity behaviour among people with multiple sclerosis: results from the iStep-MS randomised controlled trial.'. Multiple Sclerosis, 26 (14). pp. 1907 - 1918. ISSN: 1352-4585 Open Access Link
Moss, P., Lim, KH., Prunty, M. and Norris, M. (2019) 'Children and young people’s perspectives and experiences of a community wheelchair basketball club and its impact on daily life'. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 83 (2). pp. 118 - 128. ISSN: 0308-0226 Open Access Link
Hammond, JA., Williams, A., Walker, S. and Norris, M. (2019) 'Working hard to belong: a qualitative study exploring students from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds experiences of pre-registration physiotherapy education'. BMC Medical Education, 19 (1). pp. 1 - 11. ISSN: 1472-6920 Open Access Link
Norris, M., Calitri, R., Dean, S., Anthony, S. and Poltawski, L. (2019) 'Hope and despair: a qualitative exploration of the experiences and impact of trial processes in a rehabilitation trial'. Trials, 20 (525). pp. 1 - 30. ISSN: 1745-6215 Open Access Link
Norris, M., Eva, G., Fortune, J., Breckon, J. and Frater, T. (2019) 'Educating undergraduate occupational therapy and physiotherapy students in motivational interviewing: the student perspective'. BMC Medical Education, 19 (1). pp. 1 - 7. ISSN: 1472-6920 Open Access Link
Stennett, A., Desouza, L. and Norris, M. (2019) 'A Qualitative exploration of physiotherapists' perceptions about exercise and physical activity: Reflections on the results from a Delphi Study'. Disability and Rehabilitation, 42 (22). pp. 3142 - 3151. ISSN: 0963-8288 Open Access Link
Du, X., Mikov, N., Mohagheghi, A., Kilbride, C., Norris, M. and Brett, P. (2019) 'A tactile sensing approach in stroke rehabilitation'. Mechatronics, 59. pp. 213 - 220. ISSN: 0957-4158 Open Access Link
Kilbride, C., Scott, DJM., Butcher, T., Norris, M., Ryan, JM., Anokye, N., et al. (2018) 'Rehabilitation via HOMe Based gaming exercise for the Upper-limb post Stroke (RHOMBUS): protocol of an intervention feasibility trial'. BMJ Open, 8 (11). pp. 1 - 12. ISSN: 2044-6055 Open Access Link
Fortune, J., Breckon, J., Norris, M., Eva, G. and Frater, T. (2018) 'Motivational Interviewing training for physiotherapy and occupational therapy students: Effect on confidence, knowledge and skills'. Patient Education and Counseling, 102 (2). pp. 694 - 700. ISSN: 0738-3991 Open Access Link
Boniface, G., Norris, M., Williams, E., Ghandhi, V., Kirtley, S. and O'Connell, N. (2018) 'What evidence is used to underpin the design of strength-based exercise interventions evaluated in randomised controlled trials for rheumatoid arthritis? A systematic review protocol'. BMJ Open, 8 (9). pp. 1 - 5. ISSN: 2044-6055 Open Access Link
Stennett, A., Norris, M. and Desouza, L. (2018) 'The meaning of exercise and physical activity in community dwelling people with Multiple Sclerosis'. Disability and Rehabilitation, 42 (3). pp. 317 - 323. ISSN: 0963-8288 Open Access Link
Norris, M., Poltawski, L., Calitri, R., Shepherd, AI., Gerard Dean, S. and ReTrain Team. (2018) 'The acceptability and experience of a functional training programme (ReTrain) in community dwelling stroke survivors in South West England: a qualitative study'. BMJ Open, 8 (7). pp. 1 - 9. ISSN: 2044-6055 Open Access Link
Norris, M., Cassidy, E. and Williams, A. (2018) 'What does it take to graduate? A Qualitative Exploration of the Perceptions of Successful Physiotherapy Graduates from One University in the UK'. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 36 (2). pp. 316 - 332. ISSN: 0959-3985 Open Access Link
Norris, M., Shepherd, A., Dean, S., Pulsford, R., Poltawski, L., Forster, A., et al. (2018) 'Physical activity, sleep, and fatigue in community dwelling Stroke Survivors'. Scientific Reports, 8 (1). pp. 7900. ISSN: 2045-2322 Open Access Link
Dean, SG., Poltawski, L., Forster, A., Taylor, RS., Spencer, A., James, M., et al. (2018) 'Community-based rehabilitation training after stroke: Results of a pilot randomised controlled trial (ReTrain) investigating acceptability and feasibility'. BMJ Open, 8 (2). pp. 1 - 13. ISSN: 2044-6055 Open Access Link
Ryan, JM., Fortune, J., Stennett, A., Kilbride, C., Anokye, N., Victor, C., et al. (2017) 'Changing physical activity behaviour for people with multiple sclerosis: protocol of a randomised controlled feasibility trial (iStep-MS)'. BMJ Open, 7 (11). pp. 1 - 13. ISSN: 2044-6055 Open Access Link
Norris, M., Hammond, JA., Williams, A., Grant, R., Naylor, S. and Rozario, C. (2017) 'Individual student characteristics and attainment in pre registration physiotherapy: a retrospective multi site cohort study'. Physiotherapy, 104 (4). pp. 446 - 452. ISSN: 0031-9406 Open Access Link
Desouza, LH., Stennett, A. and Norris, M. (2017) '"Physical activity and exercise priorities in community dwelling people with Multiple Sclerosis: a Delphi Study"'. Disability and Rehabilitation, 40 (14). pp. 1686 - 1693. ISSN: 0963-8288 Open Access Link
Dean, S., Poltawski, L., Forster, A., Taylor, R., Spencer, A., James, M., et al. (2016) 'Community-based Rehabilitation Training after stroke: protocol of a pilot randomised controlled trial (ReTrain)'. BMJ Open, 8 (10). pp. 1 - 12. ISSN: 2044-6055 Open Access Link
Zubair, M. and Norris, M. (2015) 'Perspectives on ageing, later life and ethniciy: ageing research in ethnic minority contexts'. Ageing and Society, 35 (5). pp. 897 - 916. ISSN: 1469-1779 Open Access Link
Williams, A., Norris, M., Cassidy, E., Naylor, S., Marston, L. and Shiers, P. (2015) 'An investigation of the relationship between ethnicity and success in a BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy degree programme in the UK'. Physiotherapy (United Kingdom), 101 (2). pp. 198 - 203. ISSN: 0031-9406 Open Access Link
Norris, M. (2015) 'The complexities of 'otherness': reflections on embodiment of a young White British woman engaged in cross-generation research involving older people in Indonesia'. Ageing and Society, Forthcoming (5). pp. 986 - 1010. ISSN: 1469-1779 Open Access Link
Norris, M., Jones, F., Kilbride, C. and Victor, C. (2014) 'Exploring the experience of facilitating self-management with minority ethnic stroke survivors:a qualitative study of therapists' perception'. Disability and Rehabilitation, 36 (26). pp. 2252 - 2261. ISSN: 1464-5165 Open Access Link