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Associate Head of School for Student Experience and Inclusivity, Programme Lead for the BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy programme and lecturer in Physiotherapy. I have collaborated in the successful re-validation of the BSc programme and the successful development and approval of the Integrated Masters programme (MPhysio (Hons) Physiotherapy). I lead on the student experience agenda to ensure that all of our students have an enjoyable, inclusive and successful time at our University. I have been responsible for day to day running and delivery of the BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy programme, through programme leadership, module leadership and staff development. I therefore ensure that the delivery is undertaken in accordance with the professional requirements of our regulatory body, the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) and our professional body, the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP), alongside the quality assurance and regulatory requirements of the University of Plymouth (UoP).I work alongside a dedicated and highly professional teaching team, to provide excellent, research informed teaching. We utilize both academic and practical assessments, as well as constructive feedback throughout their academic life, to help our students develop into high quality, autonomous, reflective and resilient graduates as they move into the clinical world.
Additional responsibilities lie within the post-graduate (PG) offer of the UoP. I teach, supervise and assess across a number of PG modules.
I also offer pastoral support to students across both UG and PG programmes.
Additional responsibilities lie within the post-graduate (PG) offer of the UoP. I teach, supervise and assess across a number of PG modules.
I also offer pastoral support to students across both UG and PG programmes.
Professional memberships
Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (MCSP), 1991
Registered Physiotherapist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), 1991
Member of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Cystic Fibrosis (ACPCF)
Member of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Respiratory Care (ACPRC) and South West Rep
Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (Advance HE), 2023
Registered Physiotherapist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), 1991
Member of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Cystic Fibrosis (ACPCF)
Member of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Respiratory Care (ACPRC) and South West Rep
Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (Advance HE), 2023
Roles on external bodies
Clinical advisor for Wren Music project, Singing for Wellness. This project aims to establish choirs for people living with long term respiratory conditions and to add to the body of evidence that exists in supporting the physical, psychological and social benefits of singing for this population. Development of a tool kit and evaluation tools is underway to offer ongoing support for similar initiatives, nationally and globally. Founding member of Physio Susnet, now merged with AHP Susnet, a network linked through the Centre for Sustainable Health. Through this network, we aim to share good practice from our areas to support clinicians and educators in progressing along a sustainable healthcare provision pathway.
Supervised research degrees
- The impact of thoracic kyphosis on lung function in patients with Parkinson's Disease
- Exercise prescription and the transition process in UK Cystic Fibrosis services
- A systematic review to evaluate the impact of Hippotherapy in children with cerebral palsy
Teaching interests
Cardio-respiratory Physiotherapy
Module teacher and module leader on a number of cardio-respiratory modules, both undergraduate and post-graduate. My special interests lie within Cystic Fibrosis and long-term respiratory conditions.
I supervise student research projects at both UG and PG levels.
Module teacher and module leader on a number of cardio-respiratory modules, both undergraduate and post-graduate. My special interests lie within Cystic Fibrosis and long-term respiratory conditions.
I supervise student research projects at both UG and PG levels.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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SDG 4 Quality Education
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Environmental Physiotherapy and the Workforce: Advancing Sustainable Practice
Matthew Low, Danielle Munford, Veena Raigangar, Emad Al-Yahya & Donohue, K., 22 Nov 2025, (Accepted).Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference paper (not formally published)
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The Care and Management of Children and Young People with Ataxia Telangiectasia Provided by Nurses and Allied Health Professionals: a Scoping Review
Khan, M., Cassidy, E., Parkin, T., Wallace, A., Carter, B., Paton, J., Donohue, K., Mitchell, S., Quin, G., McNarry, N., Hartley, H., Bailey, H., Whitehouse, W., Medd, R., Zahidi, A., McMullan, M. & Bunn, L., 29 Apr 2023, In: The Cerebellum. 0, 0Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Self-management intervention to reduce pulmonary exacerbations by supporting treatment adherence in adults with cystic fibrosis: a randomised controlled trial
CFHealthHub Study Team, Wildman, M. J., O’Cathain, A., Maguire, C., Arden, M. A., Hutchings, M., Bradley, J., Walters, S. J., Whelan, P., Ainsworth, J., Buchan, I., Mandefield, L., Sutton, L., Tappenden, P., Elliott, R. A., Hoo, Z. H., Drabble, S. J., Beever, D., Cantrill, H. & Nicholl, J. & 31 others, , May 2022, In: Thorax. 77, 5, p. 461-469 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The care and management of children and young people with ataxia telangiectasia provided by nurses and allied health professionals: a scoping review protocol
Khan, M., Cassidy, E., Parkin, T., Wallace, A., Bunn, L., Collaborative, A. & Donohue, K., 17 Aug 2020, In: OSF.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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What are the factors that influence the engagement of people with Cystic Fibrosis (pwCF) with web-based self-care management (SCM) strategies
Parkin, T., Donohue, K., Freeman, J. & Bunn, L., 2019.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
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