Dr Una Jones
Reader: Physiotherapy
- jonesuf@cardiff.ac.uk
- +44 (0)29 206 87789
- 3.42, Ty Dewi Sant, University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff, CF14 4XN
- Available for postgraduate supervision
Overview
Research Interests
My main area of interest is promotion of physical activity with people with neurodegenerative conditions.This grew from my PhD study that explored respiratory function in people with Huntington's disease (HD) and identified relationships between respiratory function, exercise capacity and physical activity. My post-doctoral work has included funded studies on developing a walking group for people with HD and co-production of a tool to promote physical activity in HD.
My areas of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level include respiratory physiology, management of respiratory problems, research methods and data analysis.
I support the Huntington's Disease Association in training healthcare professionals and providing workshops for people with HD.
I chair the European Huntington's Disease Network Physiotherapy Working Group http://www.ehdn.org/physiotherapy-wg/ and the Editorial Board of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Respiratory Care https://www.acprc.org.uk/ .
Biography
1988 BSc Physiotherapy, University of Ulster
1993 Diploma in Teaching of Physiotherapy, Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
1995 MSc Medial Education, University of Wales College of Medicine.
2015 PhD, Cardiff University
Physiotherapist at University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff 1988-1992
Lecturer at Cardiff University 1992 - 2014
Senior Lecturer Cardiff University 2014 to 2022
Reader Cardiff University 2022 to date
Programme manager: Professional Doctorate of Advanced Healthcare Practice, Cardiff University 2018-2019
Professional memberships
- Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Respiratory Care
- Health Professions Council
- Fellow Advance HE
Academic positions
Change Champion Assessment, Cardiff University 2005 - 2008. The key tasks within this role were the development of the Cardiff University Assessment Strategy and support for the implementation of the strategy at School level. Part of this role involved the development of an e-module for academic staff on effective feedback to students.
Speaking engagements
- Webinar: Living with Huntington's disease: How and why to keep active Huntington's Disease Association of England and Wales January 2022 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIPT8HEscrA&t=6s
- Webinar: 'Physiotherapy and Huntington’s Disease.' Huntington’s Disease Association of Northern Ireland April 2021
- The European Huntington’s Disease Network Physiotherapy Working Group, Video presentation to undergraduate physiotherapy students at Uppsala University, Sweden January 2021
- Podcast: 'Cardiff University’s collaboration with the Huntington’s Disease Association' Council of Deans June 2020 https://councilofdeans.org.uk/2020/06/codhcast-cardiff-universitys-collaboration-with-the-huntingtons-disease-association/
- Webinar: 'Keeping active during COVID-19 Huntington's Disease Association of England and Wales' April 2020 https://vimeo.com/404990921
- Physical activity and Huntington’s Disease Invited speaker University of Central Lancashire Study Day December 2019
- Recent advances in Huntington’s Disease Invited speaker at Shrewsbury Community Neurology Rehabilitation Team December 2019
- Huntington's Disease Association of England and Wales Family weekend October 2019 East Midlands Importance of physical activity and physiotherapy workshop
- Huntington's Disease Association of England and Wales Support Group, October 2019 Liverpool Working together to promote physical activity in people with Huntington’s disease
- Huntington's Disease Association of England and Wales Healthcare Bi-annual Professionals training course November 2018 to date
- World Congress of Physical Therapy Geneva May 2019. Working together to promote physical activity in people with Huntington’s disease Platform presentation
- Euroepan Huntington's Disease Network Physiotherapy Working Group September 2018 Co-production of a tool to promote physical activity in HD
Committees and reviewing
Chair Editorial Board, Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Respiratory Care 2019 to date
Chair European Huntington's disease Network Physiotherapy Working Group 2020 to date
Member of Cardiff University School of Healthcare Sciences Research Ethics Committee 2017 to date
Journal Editor, Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Respiratory Care 2012-2018
Publications
2023
- Twose, P. et al. 2023. Therapy professionals in critical care: A UK wide workforce survey. Journal of the Intensive Care Society 24(1), pp. 24-31. (10.1177/17511437221100332)
- Twose, P., Terblanche, E., Jones, U., Firshman, P., Merriweather, J., Rock, C. and Wallace, S. 2023. Protected therapy services for critical care: A subanalysis of the UK-wide workforce survey. Australian Critical Care (10.1016/j.aucc.2022.11.011)
2022
- Carreon, R. P., Kegelmeyer, D., Jones, U., Hamana, K. and Sands, R. 2022. H28 EHDN physiotherapy working group: translating physiotherapy guidelines to practice in residential care settings. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry 93(Supp 1), pp. A72-A73. (10.1136/jnnp-2022-ehdn.192)
- Jones, U., Hamana, K. and Busse, M. 2022. H23 Co-creating a physical activity resource for carers of people with Huntington's disease. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry 93(Supp 1), pp. A71.1. (10.1136/jnnp-2022-ehdn.187)
- Hamana, K., Paul-Taylor, G., Jones, U., Hillbourne, A., Ferriday, R., McCabe, J. and Sands, R. 2022. H29 Co-design of a physical activity volunteer training e-kitbag for Huntington's disease with stakeholders (PIVOT-HD). Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry 93(Supp 1), pp. A73.1. (10.1136/jnnp-2022-ehdn.193)
- Jones, U., Kegelmeyer, D. A. and Kloos, A. D. 2022. Implementing physiotherapy Huntington's Disease guidelines in clinical practice. Journal of Huntington's Disease 11(3), pp. 307-311. (10.3233/JHD-220532)
- Eden, A. et al. 2022. Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Respiratory Care scoping review: Post-operative physiotherapy in people undergoing thoracic surgery. ACPRC Journal 54(1), pp. 89-113. (10.56792/CBSR7132)
- Grafton, K., Wheldon, C., Stiger, R., Robbins, N., Baker, C. and Jones, U. 2022. Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Respiratory Care scoping review: Post-operative physiotherapy management in upper gastrointestinal (GI) surgery. ACPRC Journal 54(2), pp. 92-106. (10.56792/LMMQ6301)
- Cork, G., Wade, C., Gordon, A., Vaughan-France, A., Palmer, A., Walker, K. and Jones, U. 2022. Airway clearance techniques for the intubated adult: a scoping review. ACPRC Journal 54(3), pp. 120-139. (10.56792/EAKP7578)
- Twose, P., Newey, V. and Jones, U. 2022. The role and staffing of physiotherapy in critical care: a scoping review. ACPRC Journal 54(3) (10.56792/LAII9050)
2021
- Western, M. J., Armstrong, M. E. G., Islam, I., Morgan, K., Jones, U. F. and Kelson, M. J. 2021. The effectiveness of digital interventions for increasing physical activity in individuals of low socioeconomic status: a systematic review and meta-analysis. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity 18(1), article number: 148. (10.1186/s12966-021-01218-4)
- Twose, P. et al. 2021. Exploration of therapists' views of practice within critical care. BMJ Open Respiratory Research 8(1), article number: e001086. (10.1136/bmjresp-2021-001086)
- Jones, U., Kloos, A. and Kegelmeyer, D. 2021. H11Implementing physiotherapy Huntington's disease guidelines in clinical practice: a global survey. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry 92, pp. A46-A47. (10.1136/jnnp-2021-EHDN.111)
- Jones, U., Hamana, K., O'Hara, F. and Busse, M. 2021. The development of PAT‐HD: a co‐designed tool to promote physical activity in people with Huntington’s disease. Health Expectations 24(2), pp. 638-647. (10.1111/hex.13210)
- Gale, N., Jones, U., Pierrepoint, S., Rickard, R. and Carter, J. 2021. Helping you help yourself (HYHY) for people with mild breathlessness: a service evaluation in Wales. ACPRC Journal 53(2), pp. 112-128. (10.56792/NICP4183)
- Wade, C., Battle, C., Barrett-Brown, Z., Haylett, R., Leat, R. and Jones, U. 2021. Physiotherapy following blunt chest trauma. ACPRC Journal 53(2), pp. 187-190. (10.56792/TTHO5910)
- Gustafson, O. et al. 2021. Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Respiratory Care position statement: Physiotherapists use of lung ultrasound. ACPRC Journal 53(2), pp. 147-150. (10.56792/RHIB9547)
2020
- Jones, U., Hamana, K. and Busse, M. 2020. Acceptability of a co-designed tool to promote physical activity in people with Huntington's disease [Abstract]. Neurotherapeutics 17(S), article number: 11. (10.1007/s13311-020-00945-z)
- Jones, U. and Busse, M. 2020. Navigating the challenges of COVID-19: staying active with HD [Abstract]. Neurotherapeutics 17(S), pp. 10-11. (10.1007/s13311-020-00945-z)
2019
- Jones, U., Hamana, K., Vougioukalou, S., Jones, M. and Busse-Morris, M. 2019. Exploration of a co-production approach to developing a walking group with people with Huntington's Disease. Med One 4, article number: e190022. (10.20900/mo.20190022)
- Twose, P., Jones, U. and Cornell, G. 2019. Minimum standards of clinical practice for physiotherapists working in critical care settings in United Kingdom: A modified Delphi technique. Journal of the Intensive Care Society 20(2), pp. 118-131. (10.1177/1751143718807019)
2018
- Jones, U., Hamana, K. and Busse-Morris, M. 2018. Working together to promote physical activity in people with huntington's disease. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry 89(S1), pp. A81., article number: H41. (10.1136/jnnp-2018-EHDN.219)
- Twose, P., Jones, U. and Wise, M. P. 2018. Effect of hypercapnia on respiratory and peripheral skeletal muscle loss during critical illness - A pilot study. Journal of Critical Care 8(45), pp. 105-109. (10.1016/j.jcrc.2018.02.002)
- Paljarvi, T. et al. 2018. Feasibility of consumer-level activity monitors: Attitudes, user experiences, and accuracy of activity data. Presented at: 7th International Society for Physical Activity and Health Congress, London, England, 15-17 October 2018. Human Kinetics, (10.1123/jpah.2018-0535)
2017
- Hensman Moss, D. J. et al. 2017. Identification of genetic variants associated with Huntington's disease progression: a genome-wide association study. Lancet Neurology 16(9), pp. 701-711. (10.1016/S1474-4422(17)30161-8)
2016
- Jones, U. F., Busse, M., Enright, S. and Rosser, A. E. 2016. Respiratory decline is integral to disease progression in Huntington's disease [Letter]. European Respiratory Journal 48(2), pp. 585-588. (10.1183/13993003.02215-2015)
2015
- Jones, U. 2015. Respiratory function in people with Huntington's disease: Investigation and intervention. PhD Thesis, Cardiff University.
2014
- Jones, U. F., Busse, M., Enright, S. and Rosser, A. E. 2014. Respiratory function decreases with progression of Huntington's Disease. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry 85(Suppl), pp. A61-A62. (10.1136/jnnp-2014-309032.173)
2013
- Annetts, S., Jones, U. and Van Deursen, R. 2013. An innovative review of an undergraduate dissertation double marking policy. Innovations in Education and Teaching International 50(3), pp. 308-317. (10.1080/14703297.2012.760771)
2012
- Jones, U. F., Enright, S. and Busse, M. 2012. Management of respiratory problems in people with neurodegenerative conditions: a narrative review. Physiotherapy 98(1), pp. 1-12. (10.1016/j.physio.2011.03.002)
- Jones, K. et al. 2012. Q14 Sub maximal exercise testing in people with early stage Huntington's disease [Abstract]. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry 83(S1), pp. A59. (10.1136/jnnp-2012-303524.184)
- Jones, K. et al. 2012. Sub maximal exercise testing in people with early stage Huntington’s Disease [Abstract]. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry 83(S. 1), article number: A59. (10.1136/jnnp-2012-303524.184)
2011
- Jones, U. F., Busse, M., Enright, S. and Rosser, A. E. 2011. A pilot study of influences on physical activity level and exercise capacity in people with Huntington's disease [Abstract]. Physiotherapy 97(s1), pp. eS570., article number: RR-PL-1276. (10.1016/j.physio.2011.04.002)
- Jones, U. F., Sparkes, V., Busse, M. E., Enright, S. and Van Deursen, R. W. M. 2011. Reliability of digital analysis of thoracic, neck and head tilt measurements [Abstract]. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery 93-B(SuppIV), pp. 490-490.
2010
- Jones, U. F., Enright, S., Busse, M. and Rosser, A. E. 2010. A pilot study on respiratory function in people with Huntington’s disease [J11 Abstract]. Journal of neurology, neurosurgery and psychiatry 81(Supp 1), pp. A42-A43.
- Annetts, S. and Jones, U. 2010. A pilot study investigating students’ understanding of marking criteria and its influence on learning. Presented at: AMEE Conference 2010, Glasgow, UK, 4-8 September 2010.
2009
- Jones, U. F., Jones, L., Enright, S., Busse, M. and Rosser, A. E. 2009. Measuring inspiratory muscle strength using sniff nasal inspiratory pressure in Huntington’s Disease. [Abstract C08]. Clinical Genetics 76(Supp 1), pp. 56-56. (10.1111/j.1399-0004.2009.01221.x)
2008
- Jones, U. F. and Fort, E. 2008. Assessment of psychosocial factors in people with chronic constructive pulmonary disease [Poster]. Presented at: Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Respiratory Care Conference, London, 2 Dec 2008.
- Jones, U. F., Hanson, R. and Cartwright, G. 2008. Assessment and managment of dyspnoea in the acute setting: a national survey. Journal of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Respiratory Care 40, pp. 25-30.
2005
- Jones, U. F., Beagan, K. and Tetlow, S. 2005. Reliability of vibrations and shaking as a respiratory technique. Journal of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Respiratory Care 37, pp. 25-28.
2004
- Schreuder, F. M. and Jones, U. F. 2004. The effect of saline instillation on sputum yield and oxygen saturation measurement in adult intubated patients: single subject design [Abstract]. Physiotherapy 90(2), pp. 109-109. (10.1016/j.physio.2004.02.002)
1997
- Jones, U. F. 1997. The reliability and validity of the Bordage, Grant & Marsden diagnostic thinking inventory for use with physiotherapists. Medical Teacher 19(2), pp. 133-140. (10.3109/01421599709019366)
Teaching
Post-Graduate Research Training : Data analysis,
Post-Graduate Taught programmes : Research methods, data analysis, critical appraisal, research proposal writing, respiratory physiology and patholophsyiology, dissertation supervision
Undergraduate programmes: respiratory physiology, physiotherapy management of respiratory problems, dissertation supervision
My current funded study is 'Creating the next generation of physical activity champions in Huntington’s disease (PAC-HD)' . This study involves the co-design of a resource for carers to suppoert people with Huntington's Disease to be physically active.
I collaborate with clinical colleagues and we are currently studying workforce of allied health professionals in critical care.
Research Grants
Cardiff University Innovation for all Fund: The codesign of a personalised activity and lifestyle tool for people with cancer (CAN-PAL) Gale N, Jones U, Rees T, Hopkinson J April - November 2022 (£11,194)
Cardiff University Innovation for all Fund: Growing the volunteer workforce as an alternative source of support for people with complex conditions to be active: Co-design of a digital ‘e-kitbag’ training resource using Huntington's disease as a model. Short title: Physical activity Volunteer Training e-kitbag for HD (PIVOT-HD) K Hamana, G Paul-Taylor, U Jones. April - November 2022 £6,860
Cardiff University Innovation for All 'Creating the next generation of physical activity champions in Huntington’s disease (PAC-HD)' (£20,000) Jones U, Hamana K, Busse M October 2021-September 2022
Huntington’s Disease Association Identification of challenges and development of strategies to promote physical activity for people with Huntington’s disease within Huntington’s disease clinics (£10,300) September 2017-August 2021
Cardiff University Education Innovation Fund Co-creation of framework to embed PGT on-line study skills into academic colleges (£32,000) August 2017-July 2018Welcome Trust/Cardiff University ISSF Development of a self-sustaining community of Huntington’s Disease walkers in Wales (£9,240) January 2016-December 2016
European Huntington's Disease Network Feasibility and benefit of inspiratory muscle training in people with Huntington's Disease ( £38,383) October 2011-October 2013
Physiotherapy Research Foundation Scheme B. Respiratory Function in people with Huntington's disease: a cross sectional study ( £6,500) March 2009-November 2013
Research Capacity Building Consortium Wales PhD studentship. Respiratory Function in people with Huntington's disease: a cross sectional study ( £51,558) April 2009-April 2014
Supervision
I am interested in supervising students in the areas of:
Physical activity and neurodegenerative conditions
Physical activity and respiratory condtions
