Institute of Health & Wellbeing

Dr Lynsay Matthews

Research Fellow (MRC/CSO Social & Public Health Sciences Unit)

telephone: 01413537633
email: Lynsay.Matthews@glasgow.ac.uk

ORCID iD https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5760-1080

Biography

Lynsay is a Research Fellow in the MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences Unit. She currently works on the MRC and NIHR funded guidance update for Developing and Evaluating Complex Interventions (publication expected in late 2019). Lynsay was formerly Trial Manager for the NIHR funded HelpMeDoIt! Study, exploring the use of online technology and social support in the lifestyle behaviour change of obese adults.

Lynsay is experienced in the use of mixed methods research. She is interested in the use of process evaluations and how these can be used to support the translation of research findings into practice. Her main research interest is lifestyle behaviour change.

In her previous posts, Lynsay has worked on numerous studies including:

Moving on and Feeling Good, a feasibility study exploring factors associated with the health behaviours of adolescents with learning disabilities as they transition from school to adulthood (University of Strathclyde, PI Dr Fiona Mitchell).
NHS Grampian’s physical activity consultation service within routine diabetes care (nominated for the Education and Self-Management Award at Diabetes UK, 2016; and runner-up at the Quality in Care Diabetes Award 2015) (PhD research collaborators, University of Strathclyde).
Walk Well, an RCT walking intervention for adults with intellectual disability (University of Glasgow, PI Prof Craig Melville);
Leading Better Care, a health services research study exploring the role of Senior Charge Nurses in NHS care provision (University of the West of Scotland, PI Prof Jean Rankin);
Take 5, an RCT dietary interventions for adults with intellectual disability (University of Glasgow, PI Prof Craig Melville);
Living Life to the Full, a cognitive behavioural group interventions for people with anxiety and depression (University of Glasgow, PI Prof Chris Williams);
DASH Study, a longitudinal study exploring adolescent health behaviours (MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences Unit, PI Prof Seeromanie Harding);
Walking for Wellbeing in the West 65+,a walking interventions for adults over the age of 65yrs (University of Strathclyde, PI Prof Nanette Mutrie).

Lynsay’s other roles:

Member of the local organising committee for the International Conference of Behavioural Medicine, Glasgow 2020.
Chair of the Solutions Focussed Research Theme webpage and communication subgroup.
Member of the Athena Swan work group for Postgraduate Research.
Member of the SPHSU’s Staff Development and Learning Group.

Here are links to Lynsay’s Google Scholar and ORCID pages.

Research interests

Research Interests: Public health, lifestyle, physical activity for health, obesity, weight loss, diabetes prevention and management, social support for lifestyle change.

Expertise: process evaluation, qualitative methods, translation of research into practice.

Grants

Grants and Awards listed are those received whilst working with the University of Glasgow.

Updating the MRC guidance on complex interventions
Medical Research Council
2017 - 2018
Updating the MRC guidance on complex interventions
Department of Health
2017 - 2017

Teaching

Lynsay has taught a range of public health topics including: prevention and management of Type 2 diabetes; walking and disability; physical activity and multiple sclerosis; social determinants of health; physical activity and health; the socio-ecological model; and evaluating physical activity interventions. Lynsay is also experienced in leading laboratory and tutorial sessions on: cardiorespiratory fitness; muscular strength and endurance; flexibility; body composition.

Lynsay also delivers mentorship sessions for postgraduate researchers on; how to do a systematic review; how to do a literature review; writing for academic practice; using Endnote referencing software; and searching scientific databases.

Publications

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2018

Mitchell, F., Stevens, G., Jahoda, A. , Matthews, L. , Hankey, C., Murray, H. and Melville, C. (2018) The lifestyle behaviours of young adults with intellectual disabilities as they transition from school to adulthood: a pilot and feasibility study. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 31(6), pp. 1154-1163. (doi:10.1111/jar.12489) (PMID:29953690)

Skivington, K. , Matthews, L. , Craig, P. , Simpson, S. and Moore, L. (2018) Developing and evaluating complex interventions: updating Medical Research Council guidance to take account of new methodological and theoretical approaches. The Lancet 392(S2):S2. Meeting abstract: Public Health Science 2018, Belfast, Northern Ireland, 23 Nov 2018. (doi:10.1016/s0140-6736(18)32865-4)

Bonello, B. , Matthews, L. , Logue, J. and Simpson, S. (2018) RF25 The role of social networks in weight management interventions during pregnancy and postpartum for women who are overweight and obese: a systematic review. Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health 72(1):A54.2-A55. Meeting abstract: Society for Social Medicine 62nd Annual Scientific Meeting, Glasgow, UK, 5-7 Sept 2018. (doi:10.1136/jech-2018-SSMabstracts.113)

Matthews, L. , Pugmire, J. , Simpson, S. and Moore, L. (2018) P43 Using the HelpMeDoit! app and website to set and monitor weight loss goals and mobilise social support: qualitative findings. Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health 72(1):A80. Meeting abstract: Society for Social Medicine 62nd Annual Scientific Meeting, Glasgow, UK, 5-7 Sept 2018. (doi:10.1136/jech-2018-SSMabstracts.113)

Williams, C. , McClay, C.-A., Matthews, L. , McConnachie, A. , Haig, C. , Walker, A. and Morrison, J. (2018) Community-based group guided self-help intervention for low mood and stress: randomised controlled trial. British Journal of Psychiatry, 212(2), pp. 88-95. (doi:10.1192/bjp.2017.18) (PMID:29436324)

Mitchell, F., Stalker, K., Matthews, L. , Mutrie, N., Melling, C., McConnachie, A. , Murray, H. and Melville, C. A. (2018) A qualitative exploration of participants’ experiences of taking part in a walking programme: Perceived benefits, barriers, choices and use of intervention resources. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 31(S1), pp. 110-121. (doi:10.1111/jar.12326) (PMID:28004473)

Stevens, G., Jahoda, A. , Matthews, L. , Hankey, C., Melville, C. , Murray, H. and Mitchell, F. (2018) A theory-informed qualitative exploration of social and environmental determinants of physical activity and dietary choices in young adults with intellectual disabilities in their final year of school. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 31(S1), pp. 52-67. (doi:10.1111/jar.12340) (PMID:28401626)

2017

Matthews, L. et al. (2017) Study protocol for the ‘HelpMeDoIt!’ randomised controlled feasibility trial: an app, web and social support based weight loss intervention for adults with obesity. BMJ Open, 7(10), e017159. (doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2017-017159) (PMID:29074513) (PMCID:PMC5665248)

Matthews, L. , Kirk, A., McCallum, M., Mutrie, N., Gold, A. and Keen, A. (2017) The feasibility of a physical activity intervention for adults within routine diabetes care. A process evaluation. Practical Diabetes, 34(1), 7-12a. (doi:10.1002/pdi.2069)

Matthews, L. (2017) The accessory digestive organs. In: Rankin, J. (ed.) Physiology in Childbearing with Anatomy and Related Biosciences. Elsevier: Edinburgh, pp. 231-238. ISBN 9780702061882

Matthews, L. (2017) The gastrointestinal tract. In: Rankin, J. (ed.) Physiology in Childbearing with Anatomy and Related Biosciences. Elsevier: Edinburgh, pp. 217-230. ISBN 9780702061882

Matthews, L. (2017) The male reproductive system. In: Rankin, J. (ed.) Physiology in Childbearing with Anatomy and Related Biosciences. Elsevier: Edinburgh, pp. 43-48. ISBN 9780702061882

Matthews, L. and Rankin, J. (2017) Muscle – the pelvic floor. In: Rankin, J. (ed.) Physiology in Childbearing with Anatomy and Related Biosciences. Elsevier: Edinburgh, pp. 263-274. ISBN 9780702061882

Matthews, L. and Rankin, J. (2017) The central nervous system. In: Rankin, J. (ed.) Physiology in Childbearing with Anatomy and Related Biosciences. Elsevier: Edinburgh, pp. 275-288. ISBN 9780702061882

Matthews, L. and Rankin, J. (2017) The endocrine system. In: Rankin, J. (ed.) Physiology in Childbearing with Anatomy and Related Biosciences. Elsevier: Edinburgh, pp. 297-304. ISBN 9780702061882

Matthews, L. and Rankin, J. (2017) The immune system. In: Rankin, J. (ed.) Physiology in Childbearing with Anatomy and Related Biosciences. Elsevier: Edinburgh, pp. 305-315. ISBN 9780702061882

Matthews, L. and Rankin, J. (2017) The peripheral and autonomic nervous system. In: Rankin, J. (ed.) Physiology in Childbearing with Anatomy and Related Biosciences. Elsevier: Edinburgh, pp. 289-296. ISBN 9780702061882

Rankin, J. and Matthews, L. (2017) Embryology systems 1 – trunk, head and limbs. In: Rankin, J. (ed.) Physiology in Childbearing with Anatomy and Related Biosciences. Elsevier: Edinburgh, pp. 93-102. ISBN 9780702061882

Rankin, J. and Matthews, L. (2017) Embryology systems 2 – internal organs. In: Rankin, J. (ed.) Physiology in Childbearing with Anatomy and Related Biosciences. Elsevier: Edinburgh, pp. 103-110. ISBN 9780702061882

Rankin, J. and Matthews, L. (2017) General embryology. In: Rankin, J. (ed.) Physiology in Childbearing with Anatomy and Related Biosciences. Elsevier: Edinburgh, pp. 79-92. ISBN 9780702061882

Rankin, J. and Matthews, L. (2017) The female reproductive system. In: Rankin, J. (ed.) Physiology in Childbearing with Anatomy and Related Biosciences. Elsevier: Edinburgh, pp. 33-42. ISBN 9780702061882

2016

Rankin, J., Matthews, L. , Cobley, S., Han, A., Sanders, R., Wiltshire, H. D. and Baker, J. S. (2016) Psychological consequences of childhood obesity: psychiatric comorbidity and prevention. Adolescent Health, Medicine and Therapeutics, 2016(7), pp. 125-146. (doi:10.2147/AHMT.S101631) (PMID:27881930) (PMCID:PMC5115694)

Simpson, S.A. et al. (2016) Mobilising social support: insights for the development of a web and app based intervention for weight loss. UNSPECIFIED S59-S60. (doi:10.1007/s12529-016-9586-3)

Simpson, S.A. , Pugmire, J. , Matthews, L. and Moore, L. (2016) Exploring social networks within a web and app based intervention for weight loss. UNSPECIFIED S22. (doi:10.1007/s12529-016-9586-3)

Matthews, L. , Mitchell, F., Stalker, K., McConnachie, A. , Murray, H., Melling, C., Mutrie, N. and Melville, C. (2016) Process evaluation of the Walk Well study: a cluster-randomised controlled trial of a community based walking programme for adults with intellectual disabilities. BMC Public Health, 16, 527. (doi:10.1186/s12889-016-3179-6) (PMID:27387203) (PMCID:PMC4936049)

McGuire, C., Rankin, J., Matthews, L. , Cerinus, M. and Zaveri, S. (2016) Improving the quality of the NHS workforce through values and competency-based selection. Nursing Management, 23(4), pp. 26-33. (doi:10.7748/nm.2016.e1502) (PMID:27369725)

Rankin, J., McGuire, C., Matthews, L. , Russell, M. and Ray, D. (2016) Facilitators and barriers to the increased supervisory role of senior charge nurses: a qualitative study. Journal of Nursing Management, 24(3), pp. 366-375. (doi:10.1111/jonm.12330) (PMID:26370219)

Mitchell, F., Jahoda, A. , Hankey, C., Matthews, L. , Murray, H. and Melville, C. (2016) ‘Moving on and feeling good’: a feasibility study to explore the lifestyle behaviours of young adults with intellectual disabilities as they transition from school to adulthood—a study protocol. Pilot and Feasibility Studies, 2(1), 8. (doi:10.1186/s40814-015-0044-9)

Simpson, S. A. , Matthews, L. , Pugmire, J. , Moore, L. and Utkina-Macaskill, O. (2016) Mobilising Social Support: Insights from the Development of a Web and App based Intervention. 2nd Behaviour Change Conference: Digital Health and Wellbeing, London, England, 24-25 Feb 2016. (doi:10.3389/conf.FPUBH.2016.01.00067)

2015

Mcclay, C.-A. et al. (2015) A community-based pilot randomised controlled study of life skills classes for individuals with low mood and depression. BMC Psychiatry, 15, 17. (doi:10.1186/s12888-015-0384-2) (PMID:25884922) (PMCID:PMC4331464)

Melville, C. A. , Mitchell, F., Stalker, K., Matthews, L. , McConnachie, A. , Murray, H. M., Melling, C. and Mutrie, N. (2015) Effectiveness of a walking programme to support adults with intellectual disabilities to increase physical activity: Walk Well cluster-randomised controlled trial. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 12, 125. (doi:10.1186/s12966-015-0290-5) (PMID:26416606) (PMCID:PMC4587575)

2014

Matthews, L. , Kirk, A. and Mutrie, N. (2014) Insight from health professionals on physical activity promotion within routine diabetes care. Practical Diabetes, 31(3), 111-116e. (doi:10.1002/pdi.1844)

MacMillan, F., Kirk, A., Mutrie, N., Matthews, L. , Robertson, K. and Saunders, D. H. (2014) A systematic review of physical activity and sedentary behavior intervention studies in youth with type 1 diabetes: study characteristics, intervention design, and efficacy. Pediatric Diabetes, 15(3), pp. 175-189. (doi:10.1111/pedi.12060) (PMID:23895512)

Matthews, L. , Kirk, A., MacMillan, F. and Mutrie, N. (2014) Can physical activity interventions for adults with type 2 diabetes be translated into practice settings? A systematic review using the RE-AIM framework. Translational Behavioral Medicine, 4(1), pp. 60-78. (doi:10.1007/s13142-013-0235-y) (PMID:24653777) (PMCID:PMC3958594)

2013

Mitchell, F., Melville, C. , Stalker, K., Matthews, L. , McConnachie, A. , Murray, H., Walker, A. and Mutrie, N. (2013) Walk well: a randomised controlled trial of a walking intervention for adults with intellectual disabilities: study protocol. BMC Public Health, 13, 620. (doi:10.1186/1471-2458-13-620) (PMID:23816316) (PMCID:PMC3733830)

2011

Melville, C.A. et al. (2011) An open study of the effectiveness of a multi-component weight-loss intervention for adults with intellectual disabilities and obesity. British Journal of Nutrition, 105(10), pp. 1553-1562. (doi:10.1017/S0007114510005362) (PMID:21255473)

Matthews, L. et al. (2011) Agreement of accelerometer and a physical activity questionnaire in adults with intellectual disabilities. Preventive Medicine, 52(5), pp. 361-364. (doi:10.1016/j.ypmed.2011.02.001)

Spanos, D. et al. (2011) Carers' perspectives on a weight loss intervention for obese adults with intellectual disabilities: a qualitative study. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society, 70(OCE1), (doi:10.1017/S0029665111000358) (PMID:22369631)

2010

Melville, C. , Spanos, D., Rankin, L., Macmillan, S., Penpraze, V., Boyle, S., Pert, C., Robinson, N., Miller, S. and Hankey, C. (2010) A pilot study of the TAKE 5 weight loss intervention for adults with obesity. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 23(5), p. 468. (doi:10.1111/j.1468-3148.2010.00587.x)

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