Overview
I have a background interest in learning and education after undertaking a PGCE in 2001. I have since taught on various University Modules, as well as speaking in local and national conferences on the subject of Clinical Case Management and Chronic Conditions Management.
Publication
2024
- Thanaya, S. A. P., Mardhika, P. E., Thomas, N., Sarin, B. and Adhitya, I. P. G. S. 2024. Action observation training for improving walking ability and balance of stroke patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies 40, pp. 127-140. (10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.04.018)
- Yemm, R., Brown, S., Hodson, K., Thomas, N. and James, D. 2024. Health psychology and advanced communication skills for prescribers. Pharmaceutical Journal 313(7988) (10.1211/pj.2024.1.327522)
- Thomas, N., Yemm, R. and Hodson, K. 2024. Performing a physical examination on a patient when prescribing. Pharmaceutical Journal 312(7981) (10.1211/PJ.2024.1.215002)
2023
- Hodson, K., Yemm, R. and Thomas, N. 2023. Introduction to the prescribing consultation. Pharmaceutical Journal 311(7979) (10.1211/pj.2023.1.200806)
2020
- Lim, R. et al. 2020. Theory-based electronic learning intervention to support appropriate antibiotic prescribing by nurse and pharmacist independent prescribers: an acceptability and feasibility experimental study using mixed methods. BMJ Open 10(6), article number: e036181. (10.1136/bmjopen-2019-036181)
2019
- Courtenay, M. et al. 2019. A theory-based electronic learning intervention to support appropriate antibiotic prescribing by nurses and pharmacists: intervention development and feasibility study protocol. BMJ Open 9(8), article number: e028326. (10.1136/bmjopen-2018-028326)
Articles
- Thanaya, S. A. P., Mardhika, P. E., Thomas, N., Sarin, B. and Adhitya, I. P. G. S. 2024. Action observation training for improving walking ability and balance of stroke patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies 40, pp. 127-140. (10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.04.018)
- Yemm, R., Brown, S., Hodson, K., Thomas, N. and James, D. 2024. Health psychology and advanced communication skills for prescribers. Pharmaceutical Journal 313(7988) (10.1211/pj.2024.1.327522)
- Thomas, N., Yemm, R. and Hodson, K. 2024. Performing a physical examination on a patient when prescribing. Pharmaceutical Journal 312(7981) (10.1211/PJ.2024.1.215002)
- Hodson, K., Yemm, R. and Thomas, N. 2023. Introduction to the prescribing consultation. Pharmaceutical Journal 311(7979) (10.1211/pj.2023.1.200806)
- Lim, R. et al. 2020. Theory-based electronic learning intervention to support appropriate antibiotic prescribing by nurse and pharmacist independent prescribers: an acceptability and feasibility experimental study using mixed methods. BMJ Open 10(6), article number: e036181. (10.1136/bmjopen-2019-036181)
- Courtenay, M. et al. 2019. A theory-based electronic learning intervention to support appropriate antibiotic prescribing by nurses and pharmacists: intervention development and feasibility study protocol. BMJ Open 9(8), article number: e028326. (10.1136/bmjopen-2018-028326)
Research
I am currently undertaking various research projects within my clinical environment associated with hospital discharge planning and tele-health care within primary care.
Biography
- Programme Manager Non-Medical Prescribing
- April 1997 - October 2001: Staff Nurse, Coronary Care Unit, Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Llantrisant.
- October 2001 - January 2003: Cardiology Research Nurse/ Nurse Specialist in Cardiovascular Risk and Hypertension, Wales Heart Research Institute, Cardiff.
- January 2003 - September 2004: Clinical Research Nurse/ Ward Manager, Marix Drug Development, Llantrisant.
- September 2004 - October 2006: Nurse Advisor/ Practice Development Coach, NHS Direct, Wales, Swansea.
- October 2006 - May 2008: Chronic Conditions Nurse Manager, Swansea Local Health Board.
- May 2008 - Present Date: Team Leader- Clinical Case Manager, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.