Prof Tracy Finch

Key areas of expertise:

•             Implementation science

•             Healthcare technology (ehealth, telehealth)

•             Qualitative Research Methods

•             Health technology and health service evaluation

•             Process evaluation of Randomised Controlled Trials

Key current projects include:

European Union Horizon 2020 funded study: ImpleMentAll: Towards evidence-based tailored implementation strategies for eHealth. Lead partner: University of Southern Denmark. Jan 2017-Mar 2021. Website: http://www.implementall.eu/  

The Health Foundation, Scaling up programme. Telemedicine for adults with cochlear implants in the UK: empowering patients to manage their own hearing healthcare. Led by Dr Helen Cullington. See: https://ciremotecareblog.wordpress.com/about/

NIHR HTA: RATULS: Robot Assisted Training for the Upper Limb after Stroke. Led by Prof Helen Rodgers. Website: https://research.ncl.ac.uk/ratuls/   

NIHR Programme Grants for Applied Research: Improving the diagnosis and management of neurodegenerative dementia of Lewy body type in the NHS (DIAMOND-Lewy). Led by Prof John O'Brien. Website: https://research.ncl.ac.uk/diamondlewy/   

• Please visit the Pure Research Information Portal for further information
• A cluster randomised controlled trial, process and economic evaluation of quality improvement collaboratives aligned to a national audit to improve the care for people with diabetes (EQUIPD): Study protocol, Sykes, M., Copsey, B., Finch, T., Meads, D., Farrin, A., McSharry, J., Holman, N., Young, B., Berry, A., Ellis, K., Moreau, L., Willis, T., Alderson, S., Girling, M., O'Halloran, E., Foy, R. 31 Aug 2023, In: Implementation Science
• ‘A Constant Black Cloud’: The Emotional Impact of Informal Caregiving for Someone With a Lower-Grade Glioma, Rimmer, B., Balla, M., Dutton, L., Lewis, J., Burns, R., Gallagher, P., Williams, S., Araújo-Soares, V., Finch, T., Sharp, L. 15 Nov 2023, In: Qualitative Health Research
• Digitally deployed, GP remote consultation video intervention that aims to reduce opioid prescribing in primary care: protocol for a mixed-methods evaluation, Fu, Y., Allen, B., Batterham, A., Price, C., Jones, N., Martin, D., Hex, N., Maule, E., Finch, T., Newton, J., Ryan, C. 6 Feb 2023, In: BMJ Open
• Effectiveness of physical activity interventions on reducing perceived fatigue among adults with chronic conditions: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials, Barakou, I., Sakalidis, K., Abonie, U., Finch, T., Hackett, K., Hettinga, F. 4 Sep 2023, In: Scientific Reports
• Effectiveness of Self-guided Tailored Implementation Strategies in Integrating and Embedding Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Routine Mental Health Care: Results of a Multicenter Stepped-Wedge Cluster Randomized Trial, Vis, C., Schuurmans, J., Aouizerate, B., Atipei Craggs, M., Batterham, P., Bührmann, L., Calear, A., Cerga Pashoja, A., Christensen, H., Dozeman, E., Duedal Pedersen, C., Ebert, D., Etzelmueller, A., Fanaj, N., Finch, T., Hanssen, D., Hegerl, U., Hoogendoorn, A., Mathiasen, K., May, C., Meksi, A., Mustafa, S., O'Dea, B., Oehler, C., Piera-Jiménez, J., Potthoff, S., Qirjako, G., Rapley, T., Rosmalen, J., Sacco, Y., Samalin, L., Skjoth, M., Tarp, K., Titzler, I., Van der Eycken, E., van Genugten, C., Whitton, A., Zanalda, E., Smit, J., Riper, H. 3 Feb 2023, In: Journal of Medical Internet Research
• Experiences of work for people living with a grade 2/3 oligodendroglioma: a qualitative analysis within the Ways Ahead study, Walker, H., Rimmer, B., Dutton, L., Finch, T., Gallagher, P., Lewis, J., Burns, R., Araújo-Soares, V., Williams, S., Sharp, L. 28 Sep 2023, In: BMJ Open
• Identifying and understanding how people living with a lower-grade glioma engage in self-management, Rimmer, B., Balla, M., Dutton, L., Lewis, J., Brown, M., Burns, R., Gallagher, P., Williams, S., Araújo-Soares, V., Finch, T., Menger, F., Sharp, L. 14 Jul 2023, In: Journal of Cancer Survivorship
• Implementation of a multicomponent family support intervention in adult intensive care units: study protocol for an embedded mixed-methods multiple case study (FICUS implementation study), Oesch, S., Verweij, L., Clack, L., Finch, T., Riguzzi, M., Naef, R. 8 Aug 2023, In: BMJ Open

• Please visit the Pure Research Information Portal for further information
• Invited talk: ASME, AGM: How can theory help us? Exploring Normalization Process Theory (NPT) as a tool for implementing new ideas in practice and education 2019

• Ioulia Barakou Self-regulation and physical activity behaviour in individuals who areexperiencing fatigue symptoms: designing a tailored intervention to promoteSelf-regulation and physical activity behaviour in individuals who are experiencing fatigue symptoms: designing a tailored intervention to promote physical activity through optimizing activity pacing Start Date: 01/04/2022
• Jane Douthwaite An action research study of the process of co-created improvements in a Midwifery service context and stakeholders experience of participation Start Date: 24/07/2020
• Jane Douthwaite An action research study of the process of co-created improvements in a Midwifery service context and stakeholders experience of participation Start Date: 24/07/2020 End Date: 25/02/2022
• Ruth Muscat Enhancing knowledge mobilisation skills and training for health librarians: comparative case study analysis in the North East and North Cumbria Start Date: 01/10/2020 End Date: 01/06/2022
• Karen Corder 'How can patient self-management of the physical and psychological aspects of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) be improved through co-design approaches to intervention?' Start Date: 01/03/2019