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- Associate Dean Research, School of Health Sciences, University of Dundee.
- Co-lead Improvement and IMPlementation RESearch (IIMPRES) Group
- Former Director of the Scottish Improvement Science Collaborating Centre (SISCC), a national improvement research collaboration.
An experienced research leader with expertise in the fields of improvement and implementation science, knowledge translation, methods development, capability building and behavioural change. As Associate Dean Research, provides strategic research leadership within the School of Health Science, University of Dundee and at a univeristy level through membership of various committees. As Director of a Scotland wide improvement research collaborative (SISCC) she supported the delivery of >20 multidisciplinary projects working collaboratively with health and social care commissioners, healthcare organisations, practitioners, charities and the public. This resulted in over 80 presentations, 20 collaborative workshops and 30 YouTube videos to support cross sector knowledge exchange. She has published widely (n>45 peer reviewed papers), including co-authoring reports and papers with non-academics and those from LMICs. Nicola co-leads the Improvement and IMPlementation RESearch (IIMPRES) Group co-creating evidence for improving quality and safety in healthcare and implementing evidence across different settings and contexts, working collaboratively with patients, staff, and wider stakeholders.
Research interests
My research is primarily focussed on applied health services research, improvement research, and implementation science, particularly related to enhancing the evidence base for improving the design and delivery of health services and improving population outcomes.
I apply my skills and knowledge to different populations, including marginalised groups, in various contexts. My interests include, but are not limited to, women’s health, cancer prevention and screening, digital health, public health and the application of implementation approaches in the context of global health.
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Research at the IIMPRES group | University of Dundee, UK
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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Closing Assessment and Referral Equity in Metastatic Breast Cancer in Thailand
Gray, N. (Investigator) & Phenwan, T. (Investigator)
Project: Research
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Promoting equitable Access to care for people living with Dementia in Thailand
Gray, N. (Investigator), Makita, M. (Investigator), Phenwan, T. (Investigator) & Sixsmith, J. (Investigator)
Project: Research
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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 → 23/12/24
Project: Research
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Perinatal Experiences During the Covid-19 Pandemic in Scotland: Exploring the IMpact on Changes to Maternity Services on Women and Staff (Joint with University of Aberdeen)
Farre, A. (Investigator), Gavine, A. (Investigator), Gray, N. (Investigator) & Symon, A. (Investigator)
25/01/21 → 24/06/21
Project: Research
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Assessing the Impacts of Novel Coronavirus Outbreaks on People who use Drugs, Drug -Related Deaths and the Effectiveness of Service Responses to them: a Systematic Review to Inform Practice and Drug Policy Responses to COVID 19 in Scotland. (Joint with University of Stirling)
Gray, N. (Investigator), MacGillivray, S. (Investigator), Mohan, A. (Investigator) & Munro, A. (Investigator)
1/09/20 → 28/02/21
Project: Research
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Validating the Quality Maternal and Newborn Care Framework index: a global tool for quality-of-care evaluations
Symon, A. (Lead / Corresponding author), Mortensen, B., Pripp, A. H., Chhugani, M., Adjorlolo, S., Badzi, C., Kharb, R., Prussing, E., McFadden, A., Gray, N. M. & Cummins, A., 11 Nov 2024, In: Birth. 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Development and early validation of questionnaires to assess system level factors affecting male partners' attendance at childbirth in LMICs
Uhawenimana, T. C. (Lead / Corresponding author), Gray, N. M., Whitford, H. & McFadden, A., 17 Apr 2023, In: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth. 23, 11 p., 258.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exploring innovative strategies to improve perinatal mental health in Scotland: co-development of an action research agenda with women, families and practitioners
Biazus-Dalcin, C., Cumming, S., Farre, A., Gray, N. M., Gavine, A., Rogowsky, R., McFadden, A., Adams, R., Daly, M., Smith, M. & Hardee, E., 2023, Dundee: University of Dundee. 24 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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Exploring perinatal mental health in Scotland: co-producing an animated video with women with lived experience
Cumming, S. (Lead / Corresponding author), Biazus-Dalcin, C., Farre, A., Gray, N., Adams, R., Hastie, L. (Contributing member), Smith, S. (Contributing member), Scott, N. (Contributing member), Walsh, T. (Contributing member), Walsh, M. (Contributing member), Coulthard, E., Kettles , A. & Low, A. (Contributing member), 28 Nov 2023.Research output: Contribution to conference › Other
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Exploring the use of digital technology to deliver healthcare services with explicit consideration of health inequalities in UK settings: A scoping review
Farre, A. (Lead / Corresponding author), Fang, M. L., Hannah, B., Makita, M., McFadden, A., Menezes, D., Rodriguez, A., Sixsmith, J. & Gray, N., 2023, In: Digital Health. 9, p. 1-13 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
Open AccessFile2 Citations (Scopus)147 Downloads (Pure)
Activities
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How to conduct scoping reviews: practical advice for busy people
Phenwan, T. (Speaker), Peerawong, T. (Contributor), Supanichwatana, S. (Member) & Gray, N. (Member)
16 Jan 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Introducing Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) and how to apply it with your research
Phenwan, T. (Invited speaker), Peerawong, T. (Contributor), Supanichwatana, S. (Member), Vichitkunakorn, P. (Member), Sunthorn, P. (Member), Siammai, N. (Member), Gray, N. (Member) & Ross, D. (Speaker)
15 Jan 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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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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MIRU seminar
McFadden, A. (Organiser), Biazus-Dalcin, C. (Invited speaker), Symon, A. (Chair), Cumming, S. (Invited speaker), Gray, N. (Participant), Farre, A. (Invited speaker), McInnes, A. (Invited speaker), Robertson-Albertyn, S. (Invited speaker), Almutairi, A. (Invited speaker), Ali, N. (Invited speaker), Singh, N. (Keynote/plenary speaker), Reddy, R. (Keynote/plenary speaker), Jha, P. (Keynote/plenary speaker) & Sharma, B. (Keynote/plenary speaker)
16 Apr 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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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