PhD Rehabilitation Sciences; BSc (Hons) Applied Biochemical Sciences
Research Assistant
Room: 29.1.2.02

Tel: 028 9097 3168
E-mail: c.adams@qub.ac.uk
Twitter: Catherine_ICCR

Biography

I received my PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences from the University of Ulster in 2009, and have worked in various research areas since then.

I joined QUB in March 2011, and moved to the ICCR in March 2012. For the past year, I have been working on the Mind Your Health study, which is looking at the physical and mental health of children and young people who are looked after in Northern Ireland. This study aims to examine service provision for this vulnerable group as well as examining their points of view in relation to their health care needs. This study is expected to be completed by August 2014.

Research interests

My research interests are in the health of children in Northern Ireland, particularly those in the care system or those who have been adopted.

Publications

Adams C, Moorhead A, Stinson M, Porter-Armstrong A, Gardner E, Donnelly J, Deegan S, Nixon J, Bader D, Lyder C. Repeatability of high frequency ultrasound scanning in pressure ulcer prevention: can it be achieved? European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel Review, 2008, 9, 2, 51.

Porter-Armstrong A, Adams C, Moorhead A, Donnelly J, Nixon J, Bader D, Lyder C, Stinson M. Do high frequency ultrasound images support clinical skin assessment? ISRN Nursing, 2013, Article ID 314248, 5 pages.

Conference presentations

Adams C, Porter-Armstrong A, Stinson M. (2007). The challenges of investigating interface pressure with children in an innovative seating system. European Seating Symposium, May, Dublin, Ireland.

Deegan S, Brannigan P, Porter-Armstrong A, Moorhead A, Adams C. (2007). Is computational analysis of high frequency ultrasound imaging a useful tool in wound care? Association of Physical Scientists in Medicine, May, Dublin, Ireland.

Adams C, Moorhead A, Stinson M, Porter-Armstrong A, Gardner E, Donnelly J, Deegan S, Nixon J, Bader D, Lyder C. (2008). Repeatability of high frequency ultrasound scanning in pressure ulcer prevention: can it be achieved? European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (EPUAP), September, Bruges, Brussels.

Deegan S, Brannigan P, Adams C, Moorhead A & Porter-Armstrong A. (2008). Is Computational analysis of high frequency ultrasound imaging a useful tool in wound care? World Union of Wound Care, June, Toronto, Canada.

Porter-Armstrong A, Adams C, Stinson M, Moorhead A, Gardner E, Donnelly J, McElroy S, McDonald S, Deegan S, Brannigan P, Bader D, Nixon J, Lyder C & Blair P. (2008). Using high frequency ultrasound scanning to identify subcutaneous tissue changes: a single case study. World Union of Wound Care, June, Toronto, Canada.

Deegan S, Brannigan P, Adams C, Moorhead A & Porter-Armstrong A. (2008). Is Computational analysis of high frequency ultrasound imaging a useful tool in wound care? Trauma and Rehabilitation Research Day, February, Cookstown, Northern Ireland.

Porter-Armstrong A, Stinson M, Moorhead A, Adams C, McCrum-Gardner E, Deegan S, Donnelly J, Nixon J, Bader D, Lyder C & Blair P. (2009). Ultrasound imaging: A useful technique in seating assessment? International Seating Symposium, March, Florida, USA.

Adams C, Moorhead A, Stinson M, Porter-Armstrong A, Gardner E, Donnelly J, Deegan S, Nixon J, Bader D, Lyder C. (2009). Repeatability of high frequency ultrasound scanning in pressure ulcer prevention: can it be achieved? Trauma and Rehabilitation Recognised Research Group Research Day, February, Newcastle, Northern Ireland.