Deb Hearle
Deputy Head of School
- hearled@cardiff.ac.uk
- +44 (0)29 206 87705
- 3.8e, 3rd floor, Ty Dewi Sant, Heath Park Campus, Cardiff University, Cardiff, CF14 4XN
Overview
Research Interests
Ongoing research involves investigations of residential care and the experiences of older adults. This includes the process of transition to full-time care, and the effects of the care home on individual's physical and psychological well-being and their balance of occupation. Future plans are to evaluate the possible changes following intervention to address some of the recommendations made in previous studies.
The research area has been ongoing since presenting at the World Federation conference in Stockholm in 2002. It has adopted a qualitative approach in which narrative, the telling of life stories, has been used to uncover the personal experiences of residents both pre and post transfer to residential care. It was determined that such an approach with a vulnerable group would be less anxiety provoking and findings have revealed a wealth of rich, valid and reliable data.
The team involved in this study of the ageing process also consist of Dr Jane Prince (University of Glamorgan) and Dr Val Rees (Cardiff University).
More recently (since 2009) part of a team that has developed the TRAMM model, to facilitate and track Continuing Professional Development. This is currently in its pilot evaluation stage.
Since 2011 undertaking research exploring student, practitioner and service user involvement in curriculum Design.
Biography
Deputy Director in Occupational Therapy and Programme Leader for the Part-time Programme. Established and ran the partner programme in Glyndwr University between 2003-2009) . Previously a practitioner with a special interest in Neurosciences and Chronic Pain Management.
Publications
2020
- Hearle, D. and Lawson, S. 2020. A strategic guide to continuing professional development for health and care professionals: the TRAMm model (2nd ed). M&K Publishing.
2019
- Hearle, D. and Lawson, S. 2019. Continuing professional development (CPD) engagement – a UK-based concept analysis. Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions 39(4), pp. 251-259. (10.1097/CEH.0000000000000245)
2016
- Hearle, D., Lawson, S. and Morris, R. 2016. A strategic guide to continuing professional development for health and care professionals: The TRAMm model. Keswick: M & k Publishing.
2013
- Hearle, D. and Polglase, T. 2013. Health Promotion Training Needs of Occupational Therapists in Wales. Presented at: College of Occupational Therapists 37th Annual Conference, Glasgow, UK, 18-20 June 2013.
- Morris, R., Lawson, S. and Hearle, D. 2013. The TRAMm Model - A Framework for Continuing Professional Development. Presented at: Occupational Therapy Conference 2013, Glasgow, Scotland, UK, 18-20 June 2013.
2012
- Morris, R., Lawson, S. and Hearle, D. 2012. Application of the TRAMM Model for Continuing Professional Development. Presented at: College of Occupational Therapists (COT) Annual Conference, SECC, Glasgow, UK, 12-14 June 2012.
- Hearle, D. and Cogger, N. 2012. Involving students in Occupational Therapy curriculum design: perceptions of staff and students. In: Andrews, J., Clark, R. and Thomas, L. eds. Compendium of effective practice in higher education retention and success. York: Higher Education Academy, pp. 117-120.
- Hearle, D., Rees, V. and Prince, J. 2012. Balance of occupation in older adults: Experiences in a residential care home. Quality in Ageing and Older Adults 13(2), pp. 125-134. (10.1108/14717791211231201)
- Hearle, D., Roberts, G. W. and Whitcombe, S. W. 2012. Appreciative Inquiry: Translating theory to practice. Presented at: Health Sciences Discipline Workshop, Cardiff University, UK, 15 February 2012. pp. 1-7.
- Hearle, D., Lawson, S. and Morris, R. 2012. Innovation through Appreciative Inquiry. Presented at: C21 Second Annual Curriculum Conference: All-Wales Teaching Showcase: Patient Centered Medical Education, Cardiff University, UK, 2 March 2012.
2011
- Hearle, D., Lawson, S. and Morris, R. 2011. Continuing professional development - a continuous, dynamic and strategic journey. Occupational Therapy News (OT News) 22(5), pp. 34.
- Morris, R., Lawson, S., Hearle, D., Salmon, T., Leadbetter, A., Morris, M. and Mandizha-Walker, M. 2011. Creativity through appreciative inquiry. Occupational Therapy News (OT News) 19(6), pp. 26-27.
2005
- Hearle, D. and Polglase, T. 2005. Working within a process of change. In: Clouston, T. J. and Westcott, L. P. eds. Working in Health & Social Care: An introduction for the allied health professionals.. London: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone, pp. 41-57.
- Hearle, D., Prince, J. and Rees, V. 2005. An exploration of the relationship between place of residence, balance of occupation and self-concept in older adults as reflected in life narratives. Quality in Ageing and Older Adults 6(4), pp. 24-33.
2004
- Roberts, G. W., Hearle, D. and Westcott, L. P. 2004. Collaboration versus Competition - Developing a Countrywide Framework. Presented at: Building the Future: 7th European Congress of Occupational Therapy (COTEC), Athens, Greece, 22-24 September 2004.