Dr Carly Reagon
Senior Lecturer: Occupational Therapy
- reagonc1@cardiff.ac.uk
- +44 (0)29 206 87126
- 13.16,13th Floor, Eastgate House, 35-43 Newport Road, Cardiff, CF24 OAB
- Media commentator
Overview
Biography
After studying for degrees in theology (Lampeter University, 1998) and occupational therapy (Essex School of Occupational Therapy, 2000), I worked as an occupational therapist in orthopaedic rehabilitation. In 2003 I undertook a postgraduate diploma in social science research methods and commenced my PhD at Cardiff University. My doctoral thesis was an investigation of the concept of evidence-based practice in an occupational therapy setting.
I took up my current position as lecturer in the School of Healthcare Sciences in March 2008 after working as a research officer in the School of Medicine. I teach on BSc, PgDip and MSc level courses and undertake a range of research activities including supervision of postgraduate research students.
Publications
2020
- Vaughan-Horrocks, H., Reagon, C. and Seymour, A. 2020. The experiences of veterans with mental health problems participating in an occupational therapy and resilience workshop intervention: an exploratory study. British Journal of Occupational Therapy (10.1177/0308022620977818)
2019
- Pickering, D.et al. 2019. The authenticity of using visual data to represent the emotional well-being of children and young people with cerebral palsy. Presented at: Physiotherapy UK, Birmingham, UK, 1-2 November 2019.
- Pickering, D.et al. 2019. Audio and visual data to represent the emotional well-being from disabled children and young people’s participation in recreational activities. Presented at: Childhood and Youth Research Group, Cardiff, UK, 12 June 2019.
- Pickering, D.et al. 2019. The authenticity of visual methods with disabled children and young people who seek to participate in recreational activities. Presented at: Postgraduate Research Symposium, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK, 10 April 2019.
- Pickering, D.et al. 2019. The authenticity of visual methods with disabled children and young people who seek to participate in recreational activities.. Presented at: Qualitative Research Symposium, University of Bath, Bath, UK, 30 January 2019.
- Pickering, D.et al. 2019. The authenticity of using visual data to represent the emotional well-being of children and young people with cerebral palsy. Presented at: American Association of cerebral palsy and developmental medicine, Anaheim, USA, 18-21 September 2019. pp. -.
2018
- Pickering, D.et al. 2018. An ethical dilemma: How can we authentically represent the voices of disabled children and young people who use communication aids?. Presented at: Communication , Medicine and Ethics international conference, University of Birmingham, 26 June 2018.
2017
- Reagon, C.et al. 2017. Choir singing and health status in people affected by cancer. European Journal of Cancer Care 26(5), article number: e12568. (10.1111/ecc.12568)
- Pickering, D.et al. 2017. 'Dragons and couch potatoes': Meanings of participation using metaphors from children and young people with cerebral palsy.. Presented at: European Academy of Childhood Disability, Amsterdam. The Netherlands, 17-20 May 2017.
- Pickering, D.et al. 2017. Voices and choices for disabled children and young people about participation in recreational activities: Creating their future stories with collage.. Presented at: European Academy of Childhood Disability, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 17-20 May 2017.
2016
- Reagon, C.et al. 2016. A mixed-method systematic review to investigate the effect of group singing on health related quality of life. Complementary Therapies in Medicine 27, pp. 1-11. (10.1016/j.ctim.2016.03.017)
- Morgan, D., Reagon, C. and Boniface, G. 2016. The effects of adapting their home on the meaning of home for families with a disabled child. Disability & Society 31(14), pp. 481-496. (10.1080/09687599.2016.1183475)
- Pickering, D., Gill, P. and Reagon, C. 2016. Participatory methods to explore the ‘Lifeworld’ and views of children and young people with cerebral palsy about ‘Participation’ in recreational activities. Presented at: Innovative Research methods with Children and Young People, Cardiff, 25 April 2016.
2015
- Boniface, G.et al. 2015. Developing an occupation- and recovery-based outcome measure for people with mental health conditions: An action research study.. British Journal of Occupational Therapy 78(4), pp. 222-231. (10.1177/0308022614562788)
2014
- Reagon, C.et al. 2014. A research study to investigate the effect of choral singing on quality of life of people affected by cancer. Presented at: Science of Singing Health and Wellbeing Symposium, Royal College of Music, London, UK, 9-10 Sept 2014. pp. 505-509.
2012
- Gale, N.et al. 2012. A pilot investigation of quality of life and lung function following choral singing in cancer survivors and their carers. ecancermedicalscience 6, article number: 261. (10.3332/ecancer.2012.261)
2011
- Reagon, C. 2011. The changing role of occupational therapy in vocational rehabilitation: reflections on an evaluation of Condition Management Programmes. British Journal of Occupational Therapy 74(6), pp. 309-311. (10.4276/030802211X13074383958066)
- Reagon, C. 2011. Vocational rehabilitation in Wales: A Mixed method Evaluation of Condition Management Programmes. International Journal of Rehabilitation Research 34(1), pp. 22-28. (10.1097/MRR.0b013e3283419483)
- Squire, R. E. and Reagon, C. 2011. Work matters in inflammatory arthritis: a preliminary study of the role of occupational therapists. Presented at: 'Working in Partnership' Conference, Cardiff, UK, 28 September 2011.
2010
- Reagon, C., Bellin, J. W. and Boniface, G. 2010. Challenging the dominant voice: the multiple evidence sources of occupational therapy. British Journal of Occupational Therapy 73(6), pp. 284-286. (10.4276/030802210X12759925469069)
2009
- Reagon, C. 2009. Using mixed methods to investigate condition management programmes. Presented at: School of Healthcare Studies Research Conference, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK, 20 November 2009.
- Reagon, C. 2009. An evaluation of three condition management programmes in Wales. Presented at: Devolution and Divergence: Heath and Social Care in the United Kingdom, Cardiff, UK, 30 November - 1 December 2009.
2008
- Boniface, G.et al. 2008. Using Theory to Underpin an Integrated Occupational Therapy Service through the Canadian Model of Occupational Performance. British Journal of Occupational Therapy 71(12), pp. 531-539. (10.1177/030802260807101206)
- Reagon, C. 2008. Reflections on the use of focus groups and interview data to uncover perceptions of evidence-based practice by occupational therapists. Presented at: School of Healthcare Studies Research Conference, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK, 21 November 2008.
- Reagon, C., Bellin, W. and Boniface, G. 2008. Reconfiguring evidence-based practice for occupational therapists. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation 15(10), pp. 428-436.
- Reagon, C., Bellin, J. W. and Boniface, G. 2008. Reconfiguring Evidence-Based Practice for Occupational Therapists. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation 15(10), pp. 428-436.
- Reagon, C. and Vincent, C. 2008. An exploration of condition management programmes in Wales. Presented at: Qualitative Research Conference, Bournemouth University, Bournemouth, UK, 8 - 10 September 2008.
2007
- Reagon, C. 2007. Evidence-based practice for use in occupational therapy. Presented at: College of Occupational Therapy Annual Conference, Manchester, UK, 19-22 June 2007.
2006
- Reagon, C. 2006. Reconfiguring evidence-based practice for use in occupational therapy. Presented at: The British Psychological Society Annual Conference, Cardiff, UK, 30 March- 1 April 2006.
- 2012-2015 (Co-Investigator): A study to investigate the effect of choral singing on quality of life, self-esteem and empowerment and the factors which underlie these effects in both patients previously diagnosed with cancer, and their carers. Funded by Tenovus.
- 2012-2013 (Principal Investigator): An action research study to identify and pilot an outcome measure for an occupation and recovery based service for people with mental health conditions. Funded by UK Occupational Therapists Research Foundation, Institute of Social Psychiatry Scholarship
- 2011-2012 (Co-investifator): An evaluation of Mind Monmouthshire's Hiway Service. Funded by Mind Monmouthshire.
- 2008-2010 (Principal Investigator) Condition Management Programme research: a mixed-method evaluation of NHS Condition Management Programmes which aim to enable those claiming incapacity benefits to better understand and manage their health condition. This research combined interviews with managers, healthcare professionals, and clients with analysis of outcome measure data (SF36v2, GSES, and HADS). Funded by Abertawe Bro Morgannwg, Cwm Taf and Hywel Dda Health Boards.
- 2006-2008 (Research officer) Demand management - a comparative, multi-method study of referral management centres: an evaluation of three comparative systems of GP referral to secondary care using interviews, observation, and analysis of routine data. Funded by AWARD.
- 2003-2006 (PhD Student) Reconfiguring Evidence Based Practice for use by Occupational Therapists. Funded by the School of Healthcare Sciences, Cardiff University.