
Dr Meriel Norris
Reader
Mary Seacole 3rd Floor-Bay 33
- Email: meriel.norris@brunel.ac.uk
- Tel: +44 (0)1895 268685
- Physiotherapy
- Physiotherapy and Physician Associate
- Department of Health Sciences
- College of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences
Ryan, JM., Walsh, M., Owens, M., Byrne, M., Kroll, T., Hensey, O., et al. (2022) 'Unmet health needs among young adults with cerebral palsy in Ireland: A cross-sectional study'. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 11 (16). pp. 1 - 10. ISSN: 2077-0383 Open Access Link
Ryan, J., Kerr, C., Kilbride, C. and Norris, M. (2022) 'Editorial: Exploring physical activity and sedentary behaviour in physical disability'. Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences, 3. pp. 1 - 3. ISSN: 2673-6861 Open Access Link
Ryan, JM., Walsh, M., Owens, M., Byrne, M., Kroll, T., Hensey, O., et al. (2022) 'Transition to adult services experienced by young people with cerebral palsy: A cross‐sectional study'. Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, 0 (in press). pp. 285 - 293. ISSN: 0012-1622 Open Access Link
Kilbride, C., Warland, A., Stewart, V., Aweid, B., Samiyappan, A., Ryan, J., et al. (2022) 'Rehabilitation using virtual gaming for Hospital and hOMe-Based training for the Upper limb post Stroke (RHOMBUS II): protocol of a feasibility randomised controlled trial'. BMJ Open, 12 (6). pp. 1 - 9. ISSN: 2044-6055 Open Access Link
Boniface, G., Sanchez-Santos, ME., Norris, M., O'Connell, NE., Williamson, E. and Lamb, SE. (2022) 'Understanding prescribed dose in hand strengthening exercise for rheumatoid arthritis: a secondary analysis of the SARAH trial'. Musculoskeletal Care, 20 (4). pp. 899 - 907. ISSN: 1478-2189 Open Access Link
Norris, M., Ellmers, T., Wilson, M. and Young, W. (2022) 'Protective or harmful? A qualitative exploration of older people's perceptions of worries about falling'. Age and Ageing, 51 (4). pp. afac067. ISSN: 0002-0729 Open Access Link
Kilbride, C., Scott, DJM., Butcher, T., Norris, M., Warland, A., Anokye, N., et al. (2022) 'Safety, feasibility, acceptability and preliminary effects of the Neurofenix platform for Rehabilitation via HOMe Based gaming exercise for the Upper-limb post Stroke (RHOMBUS): results of a feasibility intervention study'. BMJ Open, 12 (2). pp. 1 - 11. ISSN: 2044-6055 Open Access Link
Norris, M., Lavelle, G., Flemming, J., Bradley, J., Harper, J., Johnston, H., et al. (2022) 'Validity and acceptability of wearable devices for monitoring step-count and activity minutes among people with multiple sclerosis'. Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences, 2. pp. 1 - 12. ISSN: 2673-6861 Open Access Link
Fortune, J., Norris, M., Stennett, A., Kilbride, C., Lavelle, G., Hendrie, W., et al. (2021) 'Correlates of objectively measured physical activity among people with multiple sclerosis: A Cross-Sectional Study'. Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences, 2. pp. 1 - 8. ISSN: 2673-6861 Open Access Link
Fortune, J., Norris, M., Stennett, A., Kilbride, C., Lavelle, G., Hendrie, W., et al. (2021) 'Patterns and Correlates of Sedentary Behaviour among people with Multiple Sclerosis: A Cross-Sectional Study'. Scientific Reports, 11 (1). pp. 1 - 10. ISSN: 2045-2322 Open Access Link
Stennett, AM., Norris, M. and De Souza, LH. (2021) 'Exploring the interplay of theory and the lived experience to re-consider physical activity in community dwelling people with Multiple Sclerosis'. Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences, 2. pp. 1 - 10.Open Access Link
Kilbride, C., Nowicky, A., Warland, A., Butcher, T., Norris, M., Singla, GB., et al. (2021) 'Rehabilitation Using a Novel Home Based Digital Therapy Device For The Upper-Limb Post Stroke (RHOMBUS): An Intervention Study'. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 102 (10). pp. e67 - e67. ISSN: 0003-9993
Corner, EJ., Zhang, X., Van Willigen, Z., Tatam, K., Camilleri, M., Monkhouse, A., et al. (2021) 'Mixed methods evaluation of the impact of the COVID-19 ICU remote-learning rehabilitation course for frontline health professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic in the UK'. Journal of the Intensive Care Society, 0 (in press). pp. 1 - 7. ISSN: 1751-1437 Open Access Link
Ryan, J., Fortune, J., Walsh, A., Norris, M., Kerr, C., Hensey, O., et al. (2020) 'Transition from child to adult health services for young people with cerebral palsy in Ireland: A mixed methods study protocol'. BMJ Open, 10 (12). pp. 1 - 6. ISSN: 2044-6055 Open Access Link
Camilleri, M., Zhang, X., Norris, M., Monkhouse, A., Harvey, A., Wiseman, A., et al. (2020) 'Covid-19 ICU Remote-Learning Course (CIRLC): Rapid ICU remote training for frontline health professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic in the UK'. Journal of the Intensive Care Society, 0 (in press). pp. 183 - 190. ISSN: 1751-1437 Open Access Link
Maslivec, A., Fielding, A., Wilson, M., Norris, M. and Young, W. (2020) '‘Recoupling’ the attentional and motor control of preparatory postural adjustments to overcome Freezing of Gait in Parkinson’s'. Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 17 (1). pp. 1 - 13. ISSN: 1743-0003 Open Access Link
Fortune, J., Murphy, P., Merchant, N., Kerr, C., Kroll, T., Walsh, A., et al. (2020) 'Transition from child-centred to adult-oriented healthcare systems for young people with neurodisability: a scoping review protocol'. HRB Open Research, 3. pp. 1 - 11. ISSN: 2515-4826 Open Access Link
Boniface, G., Ghandi, V., Norris, M., Williamson, E., Kirtley, S. and O'Connell, NE. (2020) 'A systematic review exploring the evidence reported to underpin exercise dose in clinical trials of rheumatoid arthritis'. Rheumatology, 59 (11). pp. 3147 - 3157. ISSN: 1462-0324 Open Access Link
Fortune, J., Norris, M., Stennett, A., Kilbride, C., Lavelle, G., Victor, C., et al. (2020) 'Pedometers, the frustrating motivators: A qualitative investigation of users’ experiences of the Yamax SW-200 among people with multiple sclerosis'. Disability and Rehabilitation, 44 (3). pp. 436 - 442. ISSN: 0963-8288 Open Access Link
Fortune, J., Norris, M., Stennett, A., Kilbride, C., Lavelle, G., Desouza, L., et al. (2020) '“I can do this”: a qualitative exploration of acceptability and experiences of a physical activity behaviour change intervention in people with multiple sclerosis in the UK'. BMJ Open, 10 (3). pp. 1 - 9. ISSN: 2044-6055 Open Access Link
Norris, M. and Wainwright, E. (2020) 'Learning professional touch: an exploration of pre-registration Physiotherapy students’ experiences'. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice: an international journal of physical therapy, 38 (1). pp. 90 - 100. ISSN: 0959-3985 Open Access Link
Norris, M., Hammond, J., Williams, A. and Walker, S. (2019) 'Students with specific learning disabilities experiences of pre-registration physiotherapy education: A qualitative study'. BMC Medical Education, 20 (1). pp. 1 - 11. ISSN: 1472-6920 Open Access Link
Ryan, JM., Fortune, J., Stennett, A., Kilbride, C., Lavelle, G., Hendrie, W., et al. (2019) 'Safety, feasibility, acceptability and effects of a behaviour-change intervention to change physical activity behaviour among people with multiple sclerosis: results from the iStep-MS randomised controlled trial.'. Multiple Sclerosis, 26 (14). pp. 1907 - 1918. ISSN: 1352-4585 Open Access Link
Moss, P., Lim, KH., Prunty, M. and Norris, M. (2019) 'Children and Young People’s Perspectives and Experiences of a Community Wheelchair Basketball Club and its Impact on Daily Life'. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 83 (2). pp. 118 - 128. ISSN: 0308-0226 Open Access Link
Hammond, JA., Williams, A., Walker, S. and Norris, M. (2019) 'Working hard to belong: a qualitative study exploring students from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds experiences of pre-registration physiotherapy education'. BMC Medical Education, 19 (1). pp. 1 - 11. ISSN: 1472-6920 Open Access Link
Norris, M., Calitri, R., Dean, S., Anthony, S. and Poltawski, L. (2019) 'Hope and despair: a qualitative exploration of the experiences and impact of trial processes in a rehabilitation trial'. Trials, 20 (525). pp. 1 - 30. ISSN: 1745-6215 Open Access Link
Norris, M., Eva, G., Fortune, J., Breckon, J. and Frater, T. (2019) 'Educating undergraduate occupational therapy and physiotherapy students in motivational interviewing: the student perspective'. BMC Medical Education, 19 (1). pp. 1 - 7. ISSN: 1472-6920 Open Access Link
Stennett, A., Desouza, L. and Norris, M. (2019) 'A Qualitative exploration of physiotherapists' perceptions about exercise and physical activity: Reflections on the results from a Delphi Study'. Disability and Rehabilitation, 42 (22). pp. 3142 - 3151. ISSN: 0963-8288 Open Access Link
Du, X., Mikov, N., Mohagheghi, A., Kilbride, C., Norris, M. and Brett, P. (2019) 'A tactile sensing approach in stroke rehabilitation'. Mechatronics, 59. pp. 213 - 220. ISSN: 0957-4158 Open Access Link
Stennett, A., Norris, M. and Desouza, L. (2018) 'The meaning of exercise and physical activity in community dwelling people with Multiple Sclerosis'. Disability and Rehabilitation, 42 (3). pp. 317 - 323. ISSN: 0963-8288 Open Access Link
Dean, SG., Poltawski, L., Forster, A., Taylor, RS., Spencer, A., James, M., et al. (2018) 'Community-based rehabilitation training after stroke: Results of a pilot randomised controlled trial (ReTrain) investigating acceptability and feasibility'. BMJ Open, 8 (2). pp. 1 - 13. ISSN: 2044-6055 Open Access Link
Ryan, JM., Fortune, J., Stennett, A., Kilbride, C., Anokye, N., Victor, C., et al. (2017) 'Changing physical activity behaviour for people with multiple sclerosis: protocol of a randomised controlled feasibility trial (iStep-MS)'. BMJ Open, 7 (11). pp. 1 - 13. ISSN: 2044-6055 Open Access Link
Desouza, LH., Stennett, A. and Norris, M. (2017) '"Physical activity and exercise priorities in community dwelling people with Multiple Sclerosis: a Delphi Study"'. Disability and Rehabilitation, 40 (14). pp. 1686 - 1693. ISSN: 0963-8288 Open Access Link
Dean, S., Poltawski, L., Forster, A., Taylor, R., Spencer, A., James, M., et al. (2016) 'Community-based Rehabilitation Training after stroke: protocol of a pilot randomised controlled trial (ReTrain)'. BMJ Open, 6 (10). pp. e012375 - e012375. ISSN: 2044-6055 Open Access Link
Zubair, M. and Norris, M. (2015) 'Perspectives on ageing, later life and ethniciy: ageing research in ethnic minority contexts'. Ageing and Society, 35 (5). pp. 897 - 916. ISSN: 1469-1779 Open Access Link
Williams, A., Norris, M., Cassidy, E., Naylor, S., Marston, L. and Shiers, P. (2015) 'An investigation of the relationship between ethnicity and success in a BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy degree programme in the UK'. Physiotherapy (United Kingdom), 101 (2). pp. 198 - 203. ISSN: 0031-9406 Open Access Link
Norris, M. (2015) 'The complexities of 'otherness': reflections on embodiment of a young White British woman engaged in cross-generation research involving older people in Indonesia'. Ageing and Society, Forthcoming (5). pp. 986 - 1010. ISSN: 1469-1779 Open Access Link
Norris, M., Jones, F., Kilbride, C. and Victor, C. (2014) 'Exploring the experience of facilitating self-management with minority ethnic stroke survivors:a qualitative study of therapists' perception'. Disability and Rehabilitation, 36 (26). pp. 2252 - 2261. ISSN: 1464-5165 Open Access Link
Naylor, S., Norris, M. and Williams, A. (2014) 'Does ethnicity, gender or age of physiotherapy students affect performance in the final clinical placements? An exploratory study'. Physiotherapy, 100 (1). pp. 9 - 13. ISSN: 0031-9406 Open Access Link
Norris, M. and Kilbride, C. (2014) 'From dictatorship to a reluctant democracy: Stroke therapists talking about self-management'. Disability and Rehabilitation, 36 (1). pp. 32 - 38. ISSN: 0963-8288 Open Access Link
Norris, M., Poltawski, L. and Dean, S. (2014) 'Intervention fidelity:developing an experience-based model for rehabilitation'. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 46 (7). pp. 609 - 615. ISSN: 1651-2081 Open Access Link
Kilbride, C., Norris, M., Theis, N. and Mohagheghi, AA. (2013) 'Action for Rehabilitation from Neurological Injury (ARNI): A pragmatic study of functional training for stroke survivors'. Open Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 1 (2). pp. 40 - 51. ISSN: 2332-1822 Open Access Link
Norris, M., Kilbride, C., Mohagheghi, A. and Victor, C. (2013) 'Exercise instructor-led functional training programme for community dwelling stroke survivors: A qualitative study'. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 20 (12). pp. 597 - 605. ISSN: 1741-1645 Open Access Link
Norris, M., Jones, F. and Riazi, A. (2013) 'Self-managment after stroke:time for some more questions?'. Disability and Rehabilitation, 35 (3). pp. 257 - 264. ISSN: 0963-8288
Norris, M., Allotey, P. and Barrett, G. (2012) ''It burdens me': The impact of stroke in central Aceh, Indonesia'. Sociology of Health and Illness: a journal of medical sociology, 34 (6). pp. 826 - 840. ISSN: 0141-9889 Open Access Link
Norris, M., Kilbride, C. and Mohagheghi, A. (2012) 'Functional stroke training: Evaluating a community-based programme'. Syn'apse. pp. 35 - 36. ISSN: 1369-958X
Norris, M., Allotey, P. and Barrett, G. (2011) 'Nonbiomedical stroke practitioners in Aceh'. International Journal of Stroke, 6 (2). pp. 152 - 154. ISSN: 1747-4930 Open Access Link
Norris, M., Allotey, P. and Barrett, G. (2010) '"I feel like half my body is clogged up": Lay models of stroke in Central Aceh, Indonesia'. Social Science and Medicine, 71 (9). pp. 1576 - 1583. ISSN: 0277-9536 Open Access Link
Norris, M. and Allotey, P. (2008) 'Culture and physiotherapy'. Diversity in Health and Social Care, 5 (2). pp. 151 - 159. ISSN: 1743-1913