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Biography
Albert joined the School of Health Sciences at the University of Dundee in 2019, following 6 years in the College of Medical and Dental Sciences at the University of Birmingham, first as Research Associate at the Institute of Child Health and then as Research Fellow at the Institute of Applied Health Research, working across the University of Birmingham and the Birmingham Children’s Hospital.
Albert has a background in social psychology and applied qualitative and mixed-methods health research, with a particular interest in implementation science and complex interventions, health/illness and healthcare experiences, and evidence synthesis.
Research
Albert’s research is informed by two broad interrelated concerns: (1) How change, innovations and complex interventions are implemented and routinely embedded in health professionals’ everyday work practices; and (2) The role of psychosocial understandings of health/illness and healthcare behaviours, focusing on patients’ and health professionals’ experiences, to inform the provision/delivery of health services and public health programmes.
His current research interests include the following topic areas: early detection of cancer; adolescent health; healthcare information systems/technologies; public health and health promotion; health inequalities; developmentally appropriate healthcare (including transitional care); patient/care experiences; chronic illness/long term conditions; multidisciplinary team/work dynamics; contextual and material aspects (spaces and places) of health/illness/care behaviours; patient and public involvement and engagement in research and care.
Teaching
Albert teaches on research methods and health/illness/care behaviours at undergraduate and postgraduate level, and supervises Masters and PhD students.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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A Mixed-Methods Study To Understand And Support The Regional Implementation Of The Hospital Electronic Prescribing And Medicines Administration (HEMPA) In The North Of Scotland
Farre, A. (Investigator), Fulton, R. (Investigator), Gamble, C. (Investigator) & Gray, N. (Investigator)
24/07/23 → 23/07/25
Project: Research
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The iDiabetes Platform - Enhanced Phenotyping of Patients With Diabetes For Precision Diagnosis, Prognosis and Treatment (Joint with NHS Education for Scotland and University of Aberdeen)
Bell, S. (Investigator), Croudace, T. (Investigator), Cunningham, S. (Investigator), Dillon, J. (Investigator), Doney, A. (Investigator), Donnan, P. (Investigator), Farre, A. (Investigator), Lang, C. (Investigator), McCrimmon, R. (Investigator), Mordi, I. (Investigator), Palmer, C. (Investigator) & Pearson, E. (Investigator)
1/05/22 → 31/12/27
Project: Research
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Development of an Intervention to Improve Adherence to Medication in Older Patients with Heart Failure
Farre, A. (Investigator) & Fulton, R. (Investigator)
Carnegie Trust for the Universities of Scotland
1/05/24 → 30/04/25
Project: Research
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Co-Production of an NHS-Tailored Implementation and Evaluation Strategy Framework to Support Women in the UK to Breastfeed with a Focus on Reducing Health Inequities: Evidence Synthesis with Stakeholder Engagement (joint with Queen's University Belfast, Huddersfield University, Open University, University College London and Public Health Wales)
Farre, A. (Investigator), Gavine, A. (Investigator) & McFadden, A. (Investigator)
1/02/21 → 1/02/23
Project: Research
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Action for Breastfeeding Toolkit
Farre, A., Cumming, S., Gavine, A., Shinwell, S., Buchanan, P., Lynn, F. A., Marshall, J. L., Wallace, L. & McFadden, A., 2025, 19 p. Dundee : University of Dundee.Research output: Other contribution
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Developmentally Appropriate and Youth-Friendly Rheumatology Services
Farre, A. (Lead / Corresponding author), Jobling, K. & Lee, M., 16 Apr 2025, Adolescent and Young Adult Rheumatology In Clinical Practice. Ciurtin, C. & Hackett, J. (eds.). 2 ed. Springer Nature, p. 313-323 (In Clinical Practice).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
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Keeping Active with Texting after Stroke (KATS): A single-arm feasibility and acceptability study of a behavioural intervention to promote community-based physical activity after stroke rehabilitation
Morris, J. (Lead / Corresponding author), Irvine, L., Breckenridge, J., Farre, A., Ozakinci, G., Jenkinson, K., Murphy, A. J. & Dombrowski, S., 8 Feb 2025, In: BMJ Open. 15, 2, 14 p., e093838.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Text Messaging Versus Postal Reminders to Improve Participation in a Colorectal Cancer Screening Program: Randomized Controlled Trial
Vives, N., Binefa, G., Travier, N., Farre, A., Panera, J. A., Casas, B., Vidal, C., Ibáñez-Sanz, G., Garcia, M. (Lead / Corresponding author) & M-TICS research group, 1 Jan 2025, In: JMIR mHealth and uHealth. 13, 26 p., e64243.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Effectiveness and acceptability of targeted text message reminders in colorectal cancer screening: randomised controlled trial (M-TICS study)
Vives, N., Travier, N., Farre, A., Binefa, G., Vidal, C., Pérez-Lacasta, M. J., Ibáñez-Sanz, G., Guzmán, E. N. D., Panera, J. A. & Garcia, M., 31 Jul 2024, In: JMIR Public Health & Surveillance. 10, 13 p., e57959.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile3 Citations (Scopus)68 Downloads (Pure)
Prizes
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Community mobilisation through intersectoral partnerships to support education and employment outcomes for adolescents and young adults with long term health conditions: The Work Ready Network project. Award: £6,455.40
McDonagh, J. E. (Recipient), Verstappen, S. (Recipient), Farre, A. (Recipient) & Lunt, L. (Recipient), 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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‘Respect that we know our own best health’: Involving Academic Researchers in Co-Creation with Women Experiencing Homelessness
Loret, H. (Speaker), Gray, N. (Contributor), Farre, A. (Contributor) & Cumming, S. (Contributor)
11 Mar 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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Action for Breastfeeding Tolkit
McFadden, A. (Speaker) & Farre, A. (Speaker)
15 Oct 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Action4Breastfeeding workshop
Farre, A. (Organiser), Cumming, S. (Organiser) & McFadden, A. (Organiser)
28 Mar 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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Paridhi Jha
McFadden, A. (Host), Symon, A. (Host), Gray, N. (Host) & Farre, A. (Host)
15 Apr 2024 → 18 Apr 2024Activity: Hosting a visitor types › Hosting an academic visitor
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Understanding the healthcare priorities and challenges of women experiencing homelessness: methodological considerations
Loret, H. (Speaker), Gray, N. (Contributor), Farre, A. (Contributor) & Cumming, S. (Contributor)
25 Jun 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
Press/Media
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Covid: Restrictions caused some women pregnancy stress, study says
12/04/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research