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Biography

Background

Neil Coulson is a Professor of Health Psychology within the School of Medicine at the ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´. He is both a Chartered Psychologist (British Psychological Society) and Registered Health Psychologist (Health and Care Professions Council). He completed his MA (Hons) Psychology at the University of St. Andrews followed by the MSc Health Promotion & Health Education at the University of Edinburgh. He then undertook his PhD Health Psychology under the supervision of Professor J. Richard Eiser at the University of Exeter.

UNIVERSITY AND ACADEMIC SERVICE AND GOOD CITIZENSHIP

Over the course of my career at the ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´, I have demonstrated a sustained level of academic service through senior leadership roles and responsibilities. This has been evidenced through Divisional as well as School level roles and more recently, Community and Academic Unit roles. Selected examples are listed below.

2024 onwards: Research and Knowledge Exchange [RKE] Lead for the Public Health & Epidemiology Community

I represent the Public Health & Epidemiology community on this working group, which has a remit to: Identify and disseminate research / excellent practice throughout the Unit; Promote a culture that values the highest possible standards of research culture, integrity, EDI, ethical and legal behaviour in all aspects of research & knowledge exchange; Source, provide and evaluate high-quality support, collaboration and team science, mentorship and advice for researchers at all career stages to enhance performance capabilities; Improve visibility of the Unit and research collaboration across other Units/Platforms, support external partnerships etc; Support the development and implementation of the School RKE strategy.

2024 onwards: Lifespan and Population Health RKE Working Group, School of Medicine

In this role, I have led on the development of a new community level description of key research areas as well as an internal peer review system to help staff obtain feedback on research outputs (using REF metrics). More generally, I act as a point of communication between School and Unit-level RKE structures and the public health and epidemiology community.

2024 onwards: Research Culture and Environment Working Group, School of Medicine

I represent Academic Unit: Lifespan and Population Health on this working group, which has a remit to: Promote a culture that values the highest possible standards of research culture, integrity, EDI, ethical and legal behaviour in all aspects of research & knowledge exchange; Develop, communicate, deliver and monitor a research culture manifesto for the School of Medicine; Liaise with relevant groups within and outside the School of Medicine where relevant to the development of research culture development activities; Oversee the School of Medicine's response to the Researcher Development Concordat activities and objectives.

2023 onwards: Centre for Evidence-Based Healthcare Management Group

This group has overall responsibility for the development and implementation of the research strategy as well as governance and membership. In addition, it leads on the strategic enhancement and analysis of its impact as well as public engagement. It oversees the delivery of its education and training portfolio.

2019 to 2021: Head of the Division of Rehabilitation, Ageing & Wellbeing

I was appointed into this role and assumed overall responsibility for staffing, finances, administration, staff development, promotions, operations, communication etc. I chaired the Division of Rehabilitation, Ageing & Wellbeing Senior Management Group. I was also Head at the point the Covid-19 pandemic began and supported all staff in the transition to home-based working and implemented a range of processes to support both staff as well as postgraduate research students. I also represented the Division on various School level management committees (e.g., Head of Divisions Forum, School Management Board).

2016 to 2019: Postgraduate Taught Courses Executive Committee, School of Medicine

In this role, I contributed to strategic decisions with regards the postgraduate taught provision within the School of Medicine. In addition, this committee had oversight of cluster teaching, learning and assessment committees, postgraduate taught experience survey, induction activities, marketing and recruitment.

2016 to 2019: Postgraduate Taught Courses Quality Assurance Lead, School of Medicine

I was appointed to this role and served as the primary point of contact for quality assurance-related issues within the extensive portfolio of postgraduate taught provision in the School of Medicine. In addition, I was responsible for overseeing the annual quality assurance monitoring process and supporting course directors in this important activity.

2014 to 2018: Doctoral Programmes Executive Committee, School of Medicine

In my role as Lead for Doctoral Programmes Marketing and Recruitment, I developed and promoted a PGR Recruitment Strategy, developed promotional materials for international recruitment and undertook a strategic review of the PGR School website.

2014 to 2018: Doctoral Training Centre in Rehabilitation and Healthcare Research Management Group & Director of Training, School of Medicine

I was a member of the management group which had oversight of recruitment, progression and completion of doctoral candidates. I had specific responsibility for ensuring all our doctoral candidates undertook appropriate and sufficient training to support their D level studies.

2014 to 2018: Postgraduate Research Lead, Division of Rehabilitation, Ageing & Wellbeing, School of Medicine

I managed the recruitment and application process as well as PGR induction to the Centre. In addition, I administered the funding available to support doctoral candidates.

2012 to 2014: Director of Research, Institute of Work, Health & Organisations, ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´

In my role, I chaired the Institute's Research Committee, supporting staff to develop their programmes of research.

2006 to 2010: Deputy Director of the Institute of Work, Health & Organisations, ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´

I was appointed to this role in recognition of my previous leadership roles prior to joining the ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´. In this role, I delegated for the Director of the Institute and attended various School and Faculty meetings as well as having a specific remit around educational provision [i.e. 14 MSc courses].

EXTERNAL ACTIVITIES: FUNDING PANELS

2014 to 2020: Programme Grants for Applied Research - Methodologist: Behavioural Science / Health Psychology [National Institute for Health and Care Research]

I was invited to join 1 of 4 parallel committees that made recommendations for funding from an annual budget of approximately £35 million per annum from the Department of Health. Each committee comprised senior methodologists as well as other distinguished researchers in their field. My role was to offer health psychology / behavioural science expertise and participate in in-person assessment and shortlisting meetings [average proposal £2.5M].

I was personally invited to renew my term of office and served a total of 2 x 3-year terms.

2017 to 2019: Research for Patient Benefit - Chair of the East Midlands Regional Advisory Committee [National Institute for Health and Care Research]

Having served as a committee member for 2 terms, I was strongly encouraged to apply and subsequently was appointed as Chair of this committee. I managed a committee of 16+ members, liaised with NIHR and volunteered to deliver presentations to showcase the funding scheme at regional and national events.

2017 to 2019: Collaborative Doctoral Awards review panel [Health Research Board, Ireland]

I was invited to join a multi-disciplinary team of experts from the UK to assess and shortlist applications for collaborative doctoral programmes in Dublin, Ireland. My role was to represent health psychology / behavioural sciences and participate in in-person assessment and shortlisting meetings [average proposal 1M euros].

2015 to 2018: Doctoral Research Fellowship Panel [National Institute for Health and Care Research]

I was invited to join 1 of 3 parallel committees that making recommendations to the Department of Health for funding to support outstanding individuals in the Doctoral Research Fellowships scheme. Each panel comprised recognised methodologists and experts across a range of health fields, and I represented health psychology and the behavioural sciences on this panel.

2013 to 2017: Research for Patient Benefit - East Midlands Regional Advisory Committee [National Institute for Health and Care Research]

I was invited to join this regional funding committee, which was a response-mode programme for the benefit of users of the NHS in England. I was personally invited to renew my term of office and served a total of 2 x 2-year terms.

EXTERNAL ACTIVITIES: BRITISH PSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIETY

2017 to 2021: British Psychological Society Cyberpsychology Section Committee

2011 to 2012: Representative Council, British Psychological Society

2011 to 2012: Professional Practice Board, British Psychological Society

2011 to 2012: Chair of the British Psychological Society Division of Health Psychology

2008 to 2010: Chair of the Division of Health Psychology Training Committee, British Psychological Society

2004 to 2010: Inaugural Chief Assessor for the Stage 2 Qualification in Health Psychology and member of the Board of Examiners in Health Psychology, British Psychological Society

2005 to 2006: Treasurer, British Psychological Society Division of Health Psychology

2004 to 2008: Division of Health Psychology Training Committee, British Psychological Society

2004 to 2006: UK National Delegate on the European Health Psychology Society

2003: Examiner for the Stage 1 Qualification in Health Psychology

2002 to 2005: Joint Co-ordinating Editor for Health Psychology Update, produced on behalf of the British Psychological Society Division of Health Psychology

Expertise Summary

Major Research Interests

Behavioural Science

The role of online peer support communities in the self-management of long-term conditions

Application of psychological theory to health and wellbeing

Online research methods, such as interviews, focus groups, surveys and analysis of online discourse.

Behaviour change

Teaching Summary

My main teaching-related duties are within the Postgraduate Taught provision in the School of Medicine [listed below]. I am a member of a small team who deliver the core health psychology content on… read more

Research Summary

Professor Neil Coulson is an international expert in the role of online support communities and healthcare. His work has demonstrated the important role online communities play in empowering patients… read more

Selected Publications

• COULSON, N.S, SMEDLEY, R., BOSTOCK, S., KYLE, S.D., GOLLANCZ, R., LUIK, A.I., HAMES, P. and ESPIE, C., 2016. Journal of Medical Internet Research. 18(4), e88
• COULSON, N.S., 2015. Palgrave Macmillan.
• SHOEBOTHAM, A. and COULSON, N.S., 2016. Journal of Medical Internet Research. 18(5), e109
• COULSON, N.S., 2013. How do online patient support communities affect the experience of Inflammatory Bowel Disease? An online survey. Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine Short Reports. 4(8), 1-8

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2024-2029, Orell, M., Slade, M., Fox, G.F., Edwards, R.T., Hoare, Z., Coulson, N., Caleb-Solly, P., Di Lorito, C., Rennick-Egglestone, S., Ng, F., Whitworth, M., Routen, A., McDermott, O., Hoe, J., Featherstone, K., Khunti, K., Improving quality of life for people living with dementia and their care partners: the development, intervention and evaluation of a dementia specific narrative-based intervention: LEND (Lived Experiences Narratives in Dementia), NIHR Programme Grant for Applied Research, £2,622,137.

2021-2026, De Simoni, A., Griffiths, C., Mant, J., Coulson, N., Eldridge, S., Sheikh, A., Taylor, S., Ashcroft, R., Mihaylova, B., Day, B., Panzarasa, P., Relton, C. & Sastry, N. Effectiveness, and cost-effectiveness of A Digital social intervention for people with troublesome astHma prOmoted by primary care Clinicians (AD-HOC), NIHR Programme Grant for Applied Research, £2,242,201.

2021-2029, Bown, M. Khunti, K., Armstrong, N., Chung, E., Coulson, N.S., Yao, G.L., Sararzis, A., Armer, M., van Keulen, M., Brittenden, J., Barber, S., Gray, L. Peripheral arterial disease, High blood pressure and Aneurysm Screening Trial (PHAST). An evaluation of the acceptability, effectiveness and cost effectiveness of screening for peripheral arterial disease and high blood pressure at the same time as abdominal aortic aneurysm, NIHR Programme Grant for Applied Research, £2,374,980.

2021-2023, Shah, S., Logan, P., Avery, T. & Coulson, N. Living healthy lives: Exploring effects of growing older with cerebral palsy and use of healthcare services across the life course, NIHR Research for Patient Benefit, £148,282.

2020-2023, Hulbert-Williams, N., Hulbert-Williams, L., Beatty, L., Koczwara, B., Ashley, L., Coulson, N., Hall, P., Watson, E., Millington, S., & Jackson, R. Finding My Way: Adaptation and replication testing of the benefits of online psychological support for cancer survivors. Northwest Cancer Research, £249,646.

2017-2019, Ferguson, M., Wharrad, H., Coulson, N.S., Maidment, D., Brassington, W. & Wales, T. The development and feasibility of m-health technologies to improve hearing aid use and benefit in first-time hearing aid users, NIHR Research for Patient Benefit, £148,956.

2016-2019, Morriss, R., Hollis, C., Coulson, N.S., Moran, P., Avery, A., Tata, L., Simons, L., Guo, B., James, M., Nixon, N. & Rowley, E. Randomised controlled trial of an established direct to public peer support and e-therapy programme (Big White Wall) versus information to aid self-management of depression and anxiety, Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health Research & Care, £249,709.

2016 to 2018, Mo, P.K.H., Coulson, N., Goggins, W., Jiang, C.L., Kwan, N.N.M., Mak, W.W.S. & Sillence, E. The efficacy of using online narratives in changing HIV risk perceptions and behaviours among men who have sex with men in Hong Kong, £68,509.

2015, Ferguson, M., Casey, A., Handscomb, L., Coulson, N., Brassington, W. & Downes, B. A survey of rehabilitation practices in UK Audiology services. British Society of Audiology, £3110.

2013-2017, Guarneri, R. et al. PEGASO: PErsonalised GuidAnce Services for lifestyle management and Obesity prevention in teenagers, 7^th Framework Commission, €8,934,000.

2013-2015, Coulson, N.S. Exploring the experiences of individuals who access Meniere's disease online support communities, Meniere's Society, £6925.

2012-2013, Rodham, K., Coulson, N. & Watts, L. Meeting the support needs of patients with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) through innovative use of wiki technology, NIHR Health Services and Delivery Research, £89,960.

2012-2013, Lamb, S., Barker, K., Harding, I.,Heine, P., R. Lall, R., Slowther, A., Toyne, F., Williams, M., Williamson, E., Coulson. N.S. ACTIvATeS: ACTive Treatment for Idiopathic Adolescent Scoliosis - A feasibility study, NIHR Health Technology Assessment, £331,717.

2012, Coulson. Exploring the experience of living with Type 2 diabetes, Boots Ltd, £16,714.

2012-2013, Coulson, N.S. Problem drinking and peer support in cyberspace, Alcohol Research Council, £4729.

2009-2010, Coulson, N.S. Social support in cyberspace: The role of online support communities for individuals living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Crohn's & Colitis UK, £34,191.

2007-2008, Buchanan, H., Coulson, N. & van Wijk, A. Psychological interventions to reduce postoperative morbidity in dental surgery in adults: a systematic review, British Academy, £7437.

My main teaching-related duties are within the Postgraduate Taught provision in the School of Medicine [listed below]. I am a member of a small team who deliver the core health psychology content on the MSc Health Psychology programme [accredited by the British Psychological Society] and have done so since my appointment to the University in October 2005.

Module Convenor: REHB4014 Understanding, Predicting and Changing Health Behaviour [20 credits] - Autumn Semester

Module Convenor: MEDS4008 Independent Research Project [60 credits]

Supervisor: BMedSci Honours Year

Tutor: I am the personal tutor for 4-10 postgraduate taught students per year.

Current Research

Professor Neil Coulson is an international expert in the role of online support communities and healthcare. His work has demonstrated the important role online communities play in empowering patients as they attempt to cope with the challenges of long term conditions. In particular, he has has published a number of pioneering papers which have explored the provision of social support between community members (e.g. Coulson, Buchanan & Aubeeluck, 2008). Furthermore, his work has explored the mechanisms through which patients may benefit from participation in online communities and factors that may be associated with levels of satisfaction as well as a range of psychosocial outcomes.

At the heart of my research programme is the patient and family experience of illness and how the Internet can be used to adjust and cope with chronic illness. My work has adopted an empowerment framework through which it can explore how patients (and those affected by chronic illness) can self-manage and support each other through online patient communities. With a focus on social media and technology, my work responds to new opportunities for patient self-help and explores the potential for the enhancement of patient well-being and offers guidance to both patients and professionals about the implications for healthcare. In 2004 I recognised the importance of online peer support and became the first health psychologist to examine this through empirical study. Since then I have published in multiple national and international journals and have quickly been recognised as a leading international expert and pioneer in online health communication. In 2012 the Encyclopaedia of Cyber Behaviour published the following abstract that attests to my standing within the international research community:

"E-health (eHealth) is an emerging field of health communication encompassing medical informatics, public health, and business where health information and services are exchanged through electronic processes. The current leading researchers in e-health include: Dr. Gunther Eysenbach from University of Toronto on health information and decision-making; Dr. David Gustafson from University of Wisconsin, Madison on interactive support systems; The Pew Internet and American Life Project on chronicling e-health use; Dr. Neil Coulson from ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ on online support group communication, and Dr. Elizabeth Murray from University College London, who develops online treatments. This entry summarizes research on e-health behaviours: seeking health information online, the impact of patient to-patient communication on health, and receiving treatment online. Future directions for research one-health behaviours include exploring the disadvantages of online support groups, research on minority populations, development of online randomized controlled trial methodology, and longitudinal research examining e-health behaviours over time" DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-0315-8.ch055

Past Research

Research Degree Completion - Doctor of Philosophy

2025, ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´, "A feasibility study for a randomised control trial on the effects of engagement with a dental anxiety online peer support group", Caitlin Sorrell.

2023, ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´, "Facebook groups for traumatic birth: exploring women's experiences of digital peer support", Serena Cox.

2022, ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´, "Exploring post-stroke fatigue in Saudi Arabia from the perspectives of healthcare practitioners and stroke survivors and the role of physiotherapy in the management of post-stroke fatigue: A mixed methods approach", PhD Student Wafa Alahmari.

2021, University of Southampton, PhD student, "Parents and carers' views and experiences of eczema in the online world: a mixed-methods exploration" Bethan Treadgold.

2021, ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´, PhD student, 'The role of online support groups for parents of adolescents with type 1 diabetes during the transition to adult diabetes services" Karen Shepherd.

2021, ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´, PhD student, "Investigating privacy perceptions, attitudes and behaviours of the inflammatory bowel disease online health communities" Kate O'Leary.

2019, ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´, PhD student. 'The impact of MRI results on chronic non-specific low back pain patients", Ahmed Alhowimel.

2017, ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´, PhD, "Development and evaluation of a self-efficacy tool to assess self-management of hearing loss", Eithne Heffernan.

2016, ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´, PhD, "Evaluation and optimisation of the tinnitus e-programme, an internet-based intervention for tinnitus self-management", Kate Greenwell.

2016, ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´, PhD, "Online social support for complex regional pain syndrome", Richard Smedley.

2015, University of the West Indies, PhD, "Online peer influence susceptibility and offline health risk behaviours among Barbadian and UK university students", Mia Jules.

2012, ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´, PhD, "Members' experiences of a neuromuscular disorder online support group", Oonagh Meade.

2012, ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´, PhD, 'The role of online support groups in empowering individuals affected by prostate cancer", Katarzyna Campbell.

2010, ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´, PhD, 'The role of online support communities for people experiencing infertility", Sumaira Malik.

2010, ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´, PhD, "An investigation of the empowering processes and outcomes of online support group participation for individuals living with HIV/AIDS", Phoenix Kit Han Mo.

Research Degree External Examination - Doctor of Philosophy

2023 University of Surrey, "The association between rumination and psychological and physical health outcomes in those diagnosed with cancer", Sarah Beck.

2022 University of South Wales, "Exploring the factors that affect LiNX powered wheelchair technology acceptance and use", Lucy Fishleigh.

2022 University of Sunderland, "The impact of gastrointestinal conditions on wellbeing: A psychosocial analysis", Elizabeth Dent.

2021, King's College London, "Exploring psychosocial processes and treatment development in women with Vulvodynia", Claudia Chisari.

2021, University of Sydney, "Digital health to improve australians experience of care: the case of melanoma post-treatment care", Audrey Rollin.

2020, King's College London, "Developing and feasibility testing a self-management intervention for chronic pain in Inflammatory Bowel Disease", Louise Sweeney.

2019, University of Manchester, "Investigating the effectiveness of I-PLAN to promote hearing aid use and benefit in adults with hearing loss", Noor Ismail.

2019, Sheffield Hallam University, "The role of an online community in supporting self-management of diabetes in Thailand", Nittaya Boonchum.

2018, Lancaster University, "Silently panicking: a thematic analysis of an online peer support forum for fathers of pre-school children", Sean Mackay.

2017, King's College London, "Screening for diabetes in dental settings", Kathryn Bould.

2017, University of Southampton, "A process evaluation of engagement and outcomes in internet supported physical rehabilitation for chronic dizziness", Rosie Essery.

2016, University College Cork, "Factitious disorder and its online variant Munchausen by Internet: Understanding motivation and its impact on online users for the purpose of developing a detection method", Aideen Lawlor.

2016, Deakin University Australia, "Discussion forum engagement in an online intervention for bipolar disorder", Emma Giddon.

2015, University of the West of Scotland, "The role of learning in the subjective experience of living with chronic illness", Gemma Stevens.

2015, University of Derby, "The experience of living with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome", Sophie Williams.

2015, University of Surrey, "The influence of eating behaviour traits on cognitive processing of obesity causes", Margaret Husted.

2015, University of Sheffield, "What predicts optimal telehealth usage amongst heart failure and COPD patients?", Sarah Gorst.

2014, University of Sheffield, "Online support groups for head and neck cancer", Eamer Al-Gtewi.

2014, University of Bath, "Factors influencing screening and treatment of chlamydia on people aged 25 years and over", Kelly Clifford.

2014, University College London, "Online support groups for depression and anxiety: Outcome and process", Jeremy Dean.

2012, University of Bedfordshire, "Who uses NHS Direct? Examining the factors that impact on the uptake of telephone-based healthcare", Erica Cook.

2011, University of West London, "Supporting student wellbeing in education settings: The development and evaluation of a research programme", Pauline Foxe.

2011, University of Leeds, "Measuring, monitoring and modifying students' mental health", Bridgette Bewick.

2008, University of the West of England, "An exploration of online peer support for young people with chronic skin conditions", Fiona Fox.

2007, University of Teeside, "Bio-psychosocial aspects of idiopathic scoliosis", Darren Flynn.

2006, University of Sheffield, "The design, implementation and evaluation of a novel education programme for children and adolescents with Type 1 diabetes mellitus", Helen Waller.

Research Degree External Examinations - Master of Philosophy

2016, University College London, "Online research: An exploration of guidance, policies and regulations governing Internet-mediated research with young people with cancer", Johanna Kemp.

Professional Doctorates (Health or Clinical) - Thesis External Examiner

2023, University of Leicester, "The psychological value of nature: Understanding the benefits of nature interaction in different populations", Hannah Harrison.

2017, University of the West of England, "Women's experiences of undiagnosed breech birth and effects on future childbirth decisions and expectations", Katie Lightfoot.

2016, City University, "Health psychology in the digital era", Sumira Riaz.

2016, City University, "The experiences of satisfaction encountered by both male and female caregivers whilst caring for a loved one with dementia at home", Farah Khokhar-Cottrell.

2015, City University, "Social support during pregnancy with gestational diabetes mellitus: exploring post-natal women's experiences", Kalsoon Akhter.

2015, City University, "Illness perception of type 2 diabetic patients in Malaysia", Jana Kanapathy.

2012, University of the West of England, "Psychological practitioners' conceptualizations of the process of change in clients with chronic health conditions: a qualitative study", Paul Miller.

2007, University of Leicester, "An exploration of an Internet discussion forum for autism spectrum disorders in relation to self-help/mutual aid groups and processes", Jennifer Jackson.

2007, University of Leicester, "Young people with Type 1 diabetes: School environment influence on self-care", Suzie Lewis.

Future Research

Professor Coulson continues to explore the application of the Internet to healthcare. He is currently involved in a large number of studies exploring the role of online support communities in helping patients adjust and cope with a range of health conditions. His newer research interests focus on specifically on social networking sites such as Facebook and how these may be similar or different to other forms of online support.

Any potential student interested in undertaking a PhD in this original and rapidly evolving area of health psychology should contact Professor Neil Coulson to discuss their initial ideas.

• COULSON, N.S. and BEACH, S., 2025. JBI Evidence Synthesis. 23(2), 372-378
• LI, X., VAGHI, E., PASI, G., COULSON, N.S. and DE SIMONI, A., 2025. Journal of Medical Internet Research. 27, e56038
• WOOD, H., KARAMPATAKIS, G., COULSON, N.S., SASTRY, N., LI, X., TAYLOR, S.J.C. and GRIFFITHS, C., 2025. Journal of Medical Internet Research. 27, e58167
• TREADGOLD, B., COULSON, N.S., CAMPBELL, J. and LAMBERT, J., 2025. Journal of Medical Internet Research. 27, e71140
• GERRITZEN, E., LEE, A., MCDERMOTT, O. and COULSON, N.S., 2024. Frontiers in Digital Health. 6, 1138350
• WRIGHT, W., HOWDLE, C. and COULSON, N.S., 2024. Journal of Medical Internet Research. 26, e49440
• SHAH, S., AVERY, A., BAILEY, R., BELL, B., COULSON, N., LUKE, R. and MCLAUGHLIN, J., 2024. Disability and Rehabilitation. 47(6), 1534-1542
• COULSON, N.S., 2024. Journal of Health Psychology. 30(8), 1795-1808
• KARAMPATAKIS, G., KIMBER, S., WOOD, H., GRIFFITHS, C., TAYLOR, S., LI, X., DAY, B., MANT, J., RELTON, C., WATSON, J.S., MARSH, V. and COULSON, N.S., 2024. European Journal of General Practice. 30(1), 2407594
• YOOSOOF, F., COOPER, N., IHSAN, F.R., AGIUS, S. and COULSON, N., 2024. JBI Evidence Synthesis. 23(1), 197-205
• TALBOT, C.V. and COULSON, N.S., 2023. Age & Ageing. 52, 1-8
• TREADGOLD, B., MULLER, I., TEASDALE, E., COULSON, N., ROBERTS, A. and SANTER, M., 2023. British Journal of General Practice Open. 7(2),
• KARAMPATAKIS, G., WOOD, H., WOOD, H., TAYLOR, S., TOFFOLUTTI, V., BIRD, V.J., LEA, N.C., ASHCROFT, R.E., DAY, B., COULSON, N., PANZARASA, P., LI, X., SHEIKH, A., RELTON, C., SASTRY, N., WATSON, J.S., MARSH, V., MANT, J., MIHAYLOVA, B. and WALKER, N., 2023. BMJ Open. 13, e073503
• BELL, B., SHAH, S., COULSON, N., MCLAUGHLIN, J., LOGAN, P. and LUKE, R., 2023. The impact of ageing on adults with Cerebral Palsy British Journal of General Practice Open. 7, 4
• COULSON, N.S. and BUCHANAN, H., 2022. Journal of Medical Internet Research. 24(7), e27648
• GERRITZEN, E., LEE, A., MCDERMOTT, O., COULSON, N.S. and ORRELL, M., 2022. International Journal of MS Care. 24(6), 252-259
• SOOS, M.J., COULSON, N.S. and DAVIES, E.B., 2022. Journal of Medical Internet Research. 24(10), e34403
• SMEDLEY, RICHARD M. and COULSON, NEIL S., 2021. Journal of Health Psychology. 26(4), 580-594
• SMITH, F. E., JONES, C., GRACEY, F., MULLIS, R., COULSON, N. S. and DE SIMONI, A., 2021. NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL REHABILITATION. 31(3), 414-431
• GREENWELL, KATE, SEREDA, MAGDALENA, COULSON, NEIL S., GERAGHTY, ADAM W. A., BRADBURY, KATHERINE and HOARE, DEREK J., 2021. BRITISH JOURNAL OF HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY. 26(3), 727-747
• SMEDLEY, RICHARD M. and COULSON, NEIL S., 2021. QUALITATIVE RESEARCH IN PSYCHOLOGY. 18(1), 76-103
• ALHOWIMEL A, ALOTAIBI M, COULSON N and RADFORD KA, 2020. Pilot and Feasibility Studies. 6, 188
• DE SIMONI, ANNA, SHAH, ANJALI T., FULTON, OLIVIA, PARKINSON, JASMINE, SHEIKH, AZIZ, PANZARASA, PIETRO, PAGLIARI, CLAUDIA, COULSON, NEIL S. and GRIFFITHS, CHRIS J., 2020. JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH. 22(6),
• MAIDMENT, DAVID W., COULSON, NEIL S., WHARRAD, HEATHER, TAYLOR, MICHAEL and FERGUSON, MELANIE A., 2020. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF AUDIOLOGY. 59(7), 492-500
• PERKINS, VICTORIA, COULSON, NEIL S. and DAVIES, E. BETHAN, 2020. JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH. 22(11),
• EADES, C. E., CLARKE, K. M., CAMERON, D. M., COULSON, N. and EVANS, J. M. M., 2020. DIABETIC MEDICINE. 37(12), 2058-2066
• O'LEARY, KATE, COULSON, NEIL, PEREZ-VALLEJOS, ELVIRA and MCAULEY, DEREK, 2020. Towards understanding how individuals with inflammatory bowel disease use contemporary social media platforms for health-related discourse COMPUTERS IN HUMAN BEHAVIOR. 112,
• ALHOWIMEL, AHMED, ALOTAIBI, MAZYAD, COULSON, NEIL and RADFORD, KATHRYN, 2020. PHYSIOTHERAPY THEORY AND PRACTICE.
• TREADGOLD, BETHAN MAIR, TEASDALE, EMMA, MULLER, INGRID, ROBERTS, AMANDA, COULSON, NEIL and SANTER, MIRIAM, 2020. BMJ OPEN. 10(12),
• ALHOWIMEL, AHMED, ALOTIABI, MAZYAD, COULSON, NEIL and RADFORD, KATHRYN, 2020. Feasibility study and process evaluation of MRI plus physiotherapy vs. physiotherapy alone in non-specific chronic low back pain among patients in Saudi Arabia. Pilot and feasibility studies. 6(1), 188
• FERGUSON, MELANIE A., MAIDMENT, DAVID W., GOMEZ, RACHEL, COULSON, NEIL and WHARRAD, HEATHER, 2020. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF AUDIOLOGY. 60, S30-S41
• MEADE, O., BUCHANAN, H. and COULSON, N., 2018. Disability and Rehabilitation. 40(19), 2300-2310
• ALHOWIMEL A, ALOTAIBI M, RADFORD KA and COULSON N, 2018. SAGE open medicine. 6, 2050312118757387
• JOGLEKAR, S., SASTRY, N., COULSON, N., TAYLOR, S.J.C., PATEL, A., DUSCHINSKY, R., ANAND, A., JAMESON EVANS, M., GRIFFITHS, C., SHEIKH, A., PANZARASA, P. and DE SIMONI, A., 2018. Journal of Medical Internet Research. 20(7), e238
• HEFFERNAN, E., COULSON, NEIL S. and FERGUSON, M., 2018. International Journal of Audiology. (In Press.)
• SMEDLEY, R. and COULSON, N.S., 2017. Patient Education and Counseling. 100(9), 1688-1693
• COULSON, N.S., 2017. British Journal of Health Psychology. 22, 379-382
• JULES, M., MAYNARD, D. and COULSON, N., 2017. Emerging adults' susceptibility to sexting influences on Facebook: dangerous or developmental. International Psychology Bulletin. 21(3), 45
• RODHAM, K., GAVIN, J., COULSON, N. and WATTS, L., 2017. Every cloud has a silver lining: Coping when your research does not go to plan. SAGE Research Methods Cases. 2,
• KAYLOR-HUGHES, C, RAWSTHORNE, M, COULSON, N.S, SIMPSON, S, SIMONS, L, GUO, B, JAMES, M, MORAN, P, SIMPSON, J, HOLLIS, C, AVERY, A.J, TATA, LJ and WILLIAMS, L, 2017. JMIR: Research Protocols. 6(12), e231
• COULSON, N.S., BULLOCK, E. and RODHAM, K., 2017. JMIR Mental Health. 4(4), e44
• RODHAM, K., GAVIN, J., COULSON, N.S. and WATTS, L., 2016. Informatics for Health and Social Care. 41(3), 325-339
• HEFFERNAN, E., COULSON, N.S, HENSHAW, H., BARRY, J. and FERGUSON, M., 2016. International Journal of Audiology. 55(3), S3-S12
• SMEDLEY, R., COULSON, N.S, GAVIN, J., RODHAM, K. and WATTS, L., 2016. Engagement in a newly launched online support community for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: membership growth, header analysis and introductory messages. International Journal of Web-Based Communities. 12(2), 147-164
• GREENWELL, K., SEREDA, M., COULSON, N. and HOARE, D., 2016. Journal of Medical Internet Research: Research Protocols. 5, 1
• GREENWELL, K., SEREDA, M., COULSON, N.S, REFAIE, A.E. and HOARE, D., 2016. International Journal of Audiology. 55(3), S79-S89
• SHOEBOTHAM, A. and COULSON, N.S., 2016. Journal of Medical Internet Research. 18(5), e109
• COULSON, N.S., FERGUSON, M., HENSHAW, H. and HEFFERNAN, E., 2016. International Journal of Audiology. 55(3), S99-S104
• CONDON, L. and COULSON, N.S, 2016. Designing and delivering interventions for health behaviour change in adolescents using multidimensional technology systems: From identification of target behaviours to implementation...and back again.. In: LITTLE, L., SILLENCE, E. and JOINSON, A., eds., Behaviour Change Research and Theory. Elsevier.
• COULSON, N.S, SMEDLEY, R., BOSTOCK, S., KYLE, S.D., GOLLANCZ, R., LUIK, A.I., HAMES, P. and ESPIE, C., 2016. Journal of Medical Internet Research. 18(4), e88
• COULSON, N.S., 2015. Patterns of engagement with Inflammatory Bowel Disease online support groups: comparing posters and lurkers. Gastroenterology Nursing. 38(5), 348-353
• SMEDLEY, R., COULSON, N., GAVIN, J., RODHAM, K. and WATTS, L., 2015. Computers in Human Behavior. 51(Part A), 53-63
• COULSON, N.S., 2015. Exploring patient's engagement with web-based peer support for Inflammatory Bowel Disease: forums or Facebook? Health Psychology Update. 42(2), 3-9
• COULSON, N.S., 2015. Palgrave Macmillan.
• MEIER, T. and COULSON, N.S., 2015. Online experience of workplace bullying targets. In: QUIGG, A., ed., The Handbook of Dealing with Workplace Bullying
• COULSON, N.S. and SMEDLEY, R., 2015. Use of online support. In: ATTRILL, A., ed., The Self Online Oxford University Press.
• JULES, M., MAYNARD, D-M, B. and COULSON, N., 2015. The susceptibility to online peer influence – sexual risk scale: Preliminary evidence of validity. Caribbean Journal of Psychology. 7(1), 64-82
• HEFFERNAN, E, COULSON, N, HENSHAW, H, BARRY, J and FERGUSON, M, 2015. The development of a measure of participation in adults with hearing loss: a qualitative study of expert views Trials. 16(Suppl 1), P30
• COULSON, N.S., 2014. Journal of Substance Use. 19(1-2), 176-180
• MO, P.K.H. and COULSON, N.S., 2014. Patient Education & Counseling.
• MO, P.K.H. and COULSON, N.S., 2014. Are online support groups always beneficial? An exploration of the empowering and disempowering processes of participation within HIV/AIDS-related online support groups. International Journal of Nursing Studies. 51, 983-993
• LLOYD, J. and COULSON, N.S., 2014. The role of learning disability nurses in promoting cervical screening uptake in women with intellectual disabilities: A qualitative study. Journal of Intellectual Disabilities. 18(2), 129-145
• CARRINO, S., CAON, M., ANGELINI, L., MUGELINI, E., KHALED, O.A., VARGIU, E., COULSON, N.S., SERRANO, J.C.E., TABOZZI, S., LAFORTUNA, C., LAFORTUNA, C. and RIZZO, G., 2014. Studies in Health Technology & Informatics. 207, 350-359
• GAVIN, J., RODHAM, K., COULSON, N.S and WATTS, L., 2014.
• CAMPBELL, K., COULSON, N.S. and BUCHANAN, H., 2013. International Journal of Web-Based Communities. 9(1), 51-66
• MALIK, S. and COULSON, N.S., 2013. Europe's Journal of Psychology. 9(1), 77-92
• COULSON, N.S., 2013. How do online patient support communities affect the experience of Inflammatory Bowel Disease? An online survey. Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine Short Reports. 4(8), 1-8
• COULSON, N.S. and SHAW, R.L., 2013. Computers in Human Behaviour. 29, 1695-1701
• BUCHANAN, H., VAN WIJK, A., COULSON, N.S., EJEDIMU, W. and ASIMAKOPOULOU, K., 2013. Pre-operative expectations and recovery outcomes for third molar extraction surgery in Nigeria Social Science & Dentistry. 2(2), 88-94
• HOLBREY, S. and COULSON, N.S., 2013. BMC Women's Health. 13, 51
• COULSON, N.S. and MALIK, S., 2012. Health-related online support communities. In: YAN, Z., ed., Encyclopedia of Cyber-Behaviour 671-688
• COULSON, N.S. and GREENWOOD, N., 2012. Child: Care, Health & Development. 38(6), 370-377
• MO, P.K.H. and COULSON, N.S., 2012. Psychology & Health. 27(4), 445-459
• COULSON, N.S., 2012. Research using the Internet: Methodological choices. In: RUMSEY, N. and HARCOURT, D., eds., The Oxford Handbook of the Psychology of Appearance
• COULSON, N.S., 2012. Health psychology in cyberspace. In: FORSHAW, M. and SHEFFIELD, D., eds., Health Psychology in Practice
• ATTARD, A. and COULSON, N.S., 2012. Computers in Human Behaviour. 28(2), 500-506
• HELLIER, E., TUCKER, M., NEWBOLD, L., EDWORTHY, J., GRIFFIN, J. and COULSON, N., 2012. Journal of Risk Research. 15(5), 533-545
• COULSON, N.S, 2012. Problem drinking and peer support in cyberspace.
• MALIK, S. and COULSON, N.S., 2011. Gastroenterology Nursing. 34(6), 439-448
• ELWELL, L., GROGAN, S. and COULSON, N.S., 2011. Journal of Health Psychology. 16(2), 236-248
• MO, P.K.H. and COULSON, N.S., 2011. Exploring how online support groups empower individuals living with HIV/AIDS: Analysis of messages in HIV/AIDS online support groups. In: , ed., Internet Policies and Issues Nova Publishers.
• BARTLETT, Y.K. and COULSON, N.S., 2011. Patient Education and Counseling. 83(1), 113-119
• BUCHANAN, H. and COULSON, N.S., 2011. Phobias Palgrave Macmillan.
• MALIK, S. and COULSON, N.S., 2011. Computers Informatics Nursing. 29(10), 564-573
• MO, P.K.H. and COULSON, N.S., 2010. Health-related Internet use by individuals living with HIV/AIDS: A review of the literature Health Psychology Update. 19(2), 12-17
• MO, P.K.H. and COULSON, N.S., 2010. Computers in Human Behavior. 26(5), 1183-1193
• VAN WIJK, A., BUCHANAN, H., COULSON, N.S. and HOOGSTRATEN, J., 2010. Patient Education and Counseling. 79(1), 94-99
• MO, P.K.H. and COULSON, N.S., 2010. Journal of Health Psychology. 15(3), 339-350
• MALIK, S. and COULSON, N.S., 2010. Patient Education & Counseling. 81(2), 315-318
• MALIK, S. and COULSON, N.S., 2010. Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology. 31(3), 140-149
• BUCHANAN, H., COULSON, N.S. and MALIK, S., 2010. International Journal of Web Based Communities. 6(4), 362-375
• COULSON, N.S and MALIK, S., 2010. Social support in cyberspace: The role of online support communities for Individuals living with IBD.
• MALIK, S. and COULSON, N.S., 2009. What attracts patients experiencing infertility to an online support community? Journal of Fertility Counseling. 16(3), 23-32
• ARACK, R, BLAKE, H and LEE, S. & COULSON, N., 2009. An evaluation of the effects of the smoking ban at an acute NHS trust The International Journal of Health Promotion & Education. 47(4), 112-118
• MEADE, O., COX, S.J., BLAKE, H. and COULSON, N., 2009. International Journal of Workplace Health Management. 2(3), 258-271
• MO, P.K.H., MALIK, S.H. and COULSON, N.S., 2009. Patient Education and Counseling. 75(1), 16-24
• MCCORMACK, A. and COULSON, N.S, 2009. Individuals with eating disorders and use of online support groups as a form of social support. Cyberpsychology: Journal of Psychosocial Research on Cyberspace. 3(2), 5
• MALIK, S. and COULSON, N.S., 2008. Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology. 26(1), 18-30
• COULSON, N.S. and BUCHANAN, H., 2008. Community Dentistry & Oral Epidemiology. 36, 43-46
• COULSON, N.S., 2008. Health-related virtual communities: An overview Health Psychology Update. 17(1), 37-41
• MO, P.K.H. and COULSON, N.S., 2008. CyberPsychology & Behaviour. 11(3), 371-374
• MALIK, S.H. and COULSON, N.S., 2008. Patient Education and Counseling. 73(1), 105-113
• COULSON, N.S, BUCHANAN, H and AUBEELUCK, A., 2007. Patient, Education and Counseling. 68(2), 173-178
• BUCHANAN, H and COULSON, N.S., 2007. Patient Education & Counselling. 66(3), 263-269
• COULSON, N.S. and KNIBB, R.C., 2007. CyberPsychology & Behaviour. 10(1), 145-148
• BUCHANAN,H. and COULSON,N.S., 2007. Child: Care, Health & Development. 33(4), 441-447
• COULSON, N.S., MALIK, S. and MO, P.K.H., 2007. Researching virtual communities: some methodological and ethical considerations Health Psychology Update. 16(3), 3-7
• COULSON, N.S., 2005. CyberPsychology & Behavior. 8(6), 580-584
• RAPLEY, J. and COULSON, N. S., 2005. British Food Journal. VOL 107(NUMBER 9), 663-669
• RAPLEY, J. and COULSON, N., 2005. An application of the Transtheoretical Model to sunscreen use in adolescent females: Testing hypotheses in relation to uptake of a health protective behaviour Health Psychology Update. VOL 14(ISSU 1), 5-10
• BUCHANAN,H. and COULSON,N.S., 2005. In: MILES, J.N.V. and GILBERT, P., eds., A Handbook of Research Methods in Clinical and Health Psychology Oxford University Press.
• COULSON, N.S., 2004. Communicating social support online: a qualitative analysis of an Irritable Bowel Syndrome support network Health Psychology Update. 13(2), 45-46
• EISER, J.R., COULSON, N.S. and EISER, C., 2002. Journal of Risk Research. 5(2), 167-176
• COULSON, N. S. and BUCHANAN, H., 2002. Health Education Journal. VOL 61(PART 4), 309-319
• COULSON, N.S., 2002. Appetite. 38(3), 199-200
• COSTELLO,A.J., HELLIER,E.H., EDWORTHY,J. and COULSON,N.S., 2002. Can food label design characteristics affect perceptions of genetically modified food?. In: MCCABE, P., ed., Contemporary Ergonomics Taylor & Francis.
• COULSON, N. S., 2000. British Food Journal. VOL 102(PART 9/10), 661-668
• EISER,J.R., COULSON,N.S. and EISER,C., 1998. Journal of Risk Research. 1, 237-244
• EISER, J. R., EISER, C. and COULSON, N. S., 1998. Health Education Journal. VOL 57(NUMBER 4), 351-359
• COULSON, N. S., EISER, C. and EISER, J. R., 1998. Health Education Journal. VOL 57(NUMBER 1), 81-88
• COULSON, N. S., EISER, C. and EISER, J. R., 1997. Child Care Health and Development. VOL 23(NUMBER 3), 207-216
• COULSON, N., EISER, J. R. and EISER, C., 1996. Health Education Journal. VOL 55(NUMBER 4), 375-381
• FORD, E.C. and COULSON, N.S., JMIR Formative Research. 9, e66912