![]() The literature review demonstrates the limited previous research about living with Usher syndrome. These findings are discussed from the perspective of the social model of disability and identity development theory. Following thematic analysis, the findings revealed that this unseen sensory impairment affects everyday life and future plans, significantly impacting on individuals and their families, friendships, new and existing relationships. Interviews were conducted, face-to-face, telephone, email and Skype. ![]() Communication methods included British sign language, deafblind manual, hands-on signing and clear speech. Individual interviews were conducted with 20 adults, using participant-led multi-sensory communication and interview methods. The social model of disability and Erik Erikson’s identity development theory provided theoretical perspectives pertinent to deafblindness/Usher syndrome. The aim of this descriptive phenomenological study was to develop an understanding of the experiences of diagnosis and living with Usher syndrome, from the perspectives of adults living in England. (2007) Poster presentation: The role of progressive muscle relaxation training and guided imagery in alleviating distressing symptoms in chemotherapy patients: a systematic review, BPS Division of Health Psychology Annual Conference, University of Nottingham.Usher syndrome is a rare, unseen, inherited genetic disability and is a main cause of acquired deafblindness in the United Kingdom. University of West London PhD /MPhil Conference, London, UK. (2008) Poster presentation: Considering the advantages and disadvantages of using the internet for health based research. (2009) Do IBS patients' illness perceptions and treatment beliefs predict the use of complementary and alternative medicine? University of West London PhD/MPhil Conference, London, UK. (2012) Applying the common-sense model to Irritable Bowel Syndrome: the role of illness and treatment representations, European Health Psychology Society Conference, Prague. University of West London Teaching and Learning conference. (2014) Poster presentation: Factors predicting Life Balance among psychology students. University of West London Teaching and Learning conference.īalsereit, B. (2014) Poster presentation: The role of Mental Toughness and Affect in academic success within a higher education setting. Hunt, F.J., Pollak, L.F., Stock, R., Usher, L., Lynam, S. BPS Division of Health Psychology Annual Conference, York. ![]() (2014) Poster presentation: Illness perceptions in irritable bowel syndrome: Change over time and relationship with self-reported quality of life. Poster presentations: To investigate if self-esteem and happiness can predict materialistic attitudes in university students. (2015) Poster presentation: Illness perceptions in irritable bowel syndrome: Change over time and relationship with self-reported quality of life. (2015) Oral presentation: Gender differences in predictors of academic success: Mental toughness and affect. Poster presented at conference citation session for 20 highest rated poster submission. BPS Division of Health Psychology Annual Conference, London. ![]() (2015) Poster presentation: Explaining use of complementary and alternative medicine in Irritable Bowel Syndrome: a common-sense model approach. ![]() Oral Presentation: Caffeine and Gender on Memory: false and true recall using the DRM paradigm. In: Teaching and Learning Conference 2016, 28th June 2016, University of West London.ĭempsert-Ellis, J. UWL Psychology conference.Ĭachia, Moira, Lynam, Siobhan, Stock, Rosemary, Fern Pollak, Liory, Usher, Lee and Hunt, Frances (2016) Factors facilitating academic success: a student perspective. Oral presentation: A Thematic Analysis of Challenges Individuals Encounter When Recovering from Eating Disorders. What do university students understand by academic success? What factors contribute to its attainment? In: Higher Education Academy STEM Conference 2017, 1-, Manchester Conference Centre.Īdamu, J. In: Higher Education Academy STEM Conference 2017, 1 -, Manchester Conference Centre.Ĭachia, M., Lynam, S., Stock, R., Pollak, L., Usher, L., & Hunt, F. Mental toughness and moods as predictors of academic success. Stock, R., Hunt, F., Cachia, M., Lynam, S., Usher, L., & Fern Pollak, L. ![]()
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