Professor Michael Ussher

Professor of Behavioural Medicine

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Professor Michael Ussher

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Michael Ussher is Professor of Behavioural Medicine at the University of Stirling. In addition, he is Professor of Behavioural Medicine at St George's, University of London, where he also holds the Hamid Ghodse Chair of Addiction. He shares his time between the University of Stirling and St George's. Michael is a behavioural scientist with a PhD in behavioural medicine and a background in health psychology. His research focuses principally on the design and evaluation of complex behavioural interventions for smoking cessation and physical activity promotion. His research includes randomised controlled trials of novel ways of helping smokers to quit, with a focus on women who smoke in pregnancy, and trials of physical activity interventions, especially for those who smoke or have mental health issues. He has broad experience of different research methods; besides running RCTs, this includes national surveys and cohort studies of smoking behaviour, systematic reviews, qualitative studies on the processes of smoking cessation and exercise adherence, theoretical modelling of behavioural interventions, and laboratory studies of interventions for managing cigarette withdrawal symptoms. Current funded studies Professor Ussher is leading or collaborating on include:

  • TARS RCT of physical activity assisted reduction of smoking.
  • ENRICH cluster RCT of peer support for discharge from inpatient to community mental health services.
  • MiQuit RCT of text-based support for smoking cessation in pregnancy.
    • CPITT trial of financial incentives for smoking cessation in pregnancy.
  • PREP trial of vaping for smoking cessation in pregnancy.
  • Qualitative study of factors influencing adherence among pregnant women attempting to stop smoking with the aid of vaping.
  • Maternal exposure to carcinogens, toxicants and nicotine among vapers, smokers and nicotine replacement therapy users during pregnancy.
  • FIPPS trial of financial incentives for preventing postpartum return to smoking.
    • NeSCi - development of a neonatal unit smoking cessation intervention
    • PRoGRAMME-A - developing a peer-led, social network intervention for preventing gambling related harm in adolescents
    • N-READY study of an adherence intervention for nicotine replacement therapy for smoking cessation in pregnancy
    • BabyBreathe RCT of a complex intervention to prevent return to smoking postpartum

Research (5)

Projects

Babybreathe Trial (A randomised controlled trial of a complex intervention to prevent return to smoking postpartum)
PI: Professor Michael Ussher
Funded by: National Institute for Health Research
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The development of an obesity prevention programme in primary school children: a qualitative study to identify barriers and facilitators to adopting healthier, high fibre diets
PI: Professor Michael Ussher
Funded by: St George's, University of London
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Evaluation of the Greater Manchester Smoke Free Pregnancy Programme
PI: Professor Michael Ussher
Funded by: Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership
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The NeSCi Study - Neonatal Unit Smoking Cessation Intervention Development
PI: Professor Michael Ussher
Funded by: National Institute for Health Research
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A Qualitative Study of Factors Influencing Adherence among Pregnant Women Attempting to Stop Smoking with the aid of electronic cigarettes
PI: Professor Michael Ussher
Funded by: Cancer Research UK
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Outputs (175)

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BabyBreathe trial: protocol for a randomised controlled trial of a complex intervention to prevent postpartum return to smoking

Notley C, Brown TJ, Bauld L, Clark AB, Duneclift S, Gilroy V, Harris T, Hardeman W, Holland R, Howard G, Man M, Naughton F, Smith D, Turner D & Ussher M (2023) BabyBreathe trial: protocol for a randomised controlled trial of a complex intervention to prevent postpartum return to smoking. BMJ Open, 13 (9), p. e076458. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2023-076458

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Predictors of engagement with peer support: analysis of data from a randomised controlled trial of one-to-one peer support for discharge from inpatient psychiatric care

White S, Bhattacharya R, Bremner S, Faulkner A, Foster R, Gibson S, Goldsmith L, Harnett D, Lucock M, Patel A, Priebe S, Repper J, Rinaldi M, Salla A, Simpson A, Ussher M & Gillard S (2023) Predictors of engagement with peer support: analysis of data from a randomised controlled trial of one-to-one peer support for discharge from inpatient psychiatric care. International Journal of Social Psychiatry, 69 (4), pp. 994-1003. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/00207640221148090; https://doi.org/10.1177/00207640221148090

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Effectiveness and cost‐effectiveness of behavioural support for prolonged abstinence for smokers wishing to reduce but not quit: Randomised controlled trial of physical activity assisted reduction of smoking (TARS)

Taylor AH, Thompson TP, Streeter A, Chynoweth J, Snowsill T, Ingram W, Ussher M, Aveyard P, Murray RL, Harris T, Callaghan L, Green C, Greaves CJ, Price L & Creanor S (2023) Effectiveness and cost‐effectiveness of behavioural support for prolonged abstinence for smokers wishing to reduce but not quit: Randomised controlled trial of physical activity assisted reduction of smoking (TARS). Addiction, 118 (6), pp. 1140-1152. https://doi.org/10.1111/add.16129

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mHealth intervention delivered in general practice to increase physical activity and reduce sedentary behaviour of patients with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes (ENERGISED): rationale and study protocol for a pragmatic randomised controlled trial

Vetrovsky T, Kral N, Pfeiferova M, Kuhnova J, Novak J, Wahlich C, Jaklova A, Jurkova K, Janek M, Omcirk D, Capek V, Maes I, Steffl M, Ussher M, Tufano JJ, Elavsky S, Van Dyck D, Cimler R, Yates T, Harris T & Seifert B (2023) mHealth intervention delivered in general practice to increase physical activity and reduce sedentary behaviour of patients with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes (ENERGISED): rationale and study protocol for a pragmatic randomised controlled trial. BMC Public Health, 23 (1), Art. No.: 613. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-15513-1

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Experiences of peer workers and mental health service users with a peer support intervention: applying and critiquing a behaviour change techniques taxonomy

Marks J, Sriskandarajah N, May Aurelio M, Gillard S, Rinaldi M, Foster R & Ussher M (2022) Experiences of peer workers and mental health service users with a peer support intervention: applying and critiquing a behaviour change techniques taxonomy. Advances in Mental Health, 20 (2), pp. 91-101. https://doi.org/10.1080/18387357.2021.2012088

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Effect of financial voucher incentives provided with UK stop smoking services on the cessation of smoking in pregnant women (CPIT III): pragmatic, multicentre, single blinded, phase 3, randomised controlled trial

Tappin D, Sinclair L, Kee F, McFadden M, Robinson-Smith L, Mitchell A, Keding A, Watson J, Watson S, Dick A, Torgerson D, Hewitt C, McKell J, Hoddinott P, Harris FM, Boyd KA, McMeekin N, Ussher M & Bauld L (2022) Effect of financial voucher incentives provided with UK stop smoking services on the cessation of smoking in pregnant women (CPIT III): pragmatic, multicentre, single blinded, phase 3, randomised controlled trial. BMJ, 379, Art. No.: e071522. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj-2022-071522

Commentary

Peer support for discharge from inpatient mental health care - Authors' reply

Gillard S, Barlow S, Bremner S, Foster R, Gibson S, Goldsmith L, Healey A, Lucock M, Marks J, Patel A, Patel S, Priebe S, Rinaldi M, Simpson A, Ussher M & White S (2022) Peer support for discharge from inpatient mental health care - Authors' reply. Commentary on: Steve Gillard, Stephen Bremner, Akshaykumar Patel, Lucy Goldsmith, Jacqueline Marks, Rhiannon Foster, Rosaleen Morshead, Sarah White, Sarah L Gibson, Andrew Healey, Mike Lucock, Shalini Patel, Julie Repper, Miles Rinaldi, Alan Simpson, Michael Ussher, Jessica Worner, Stefan Priebe Peer support for discharge from inpatient mental health care versus care as usual in England (ENRICH): a parallel, two-group, individually randomised controlled trial The Lancet Psychiatry, Volume 9, Issue 2, February 2022, Pages 125-136. Lancet Psychiatry, 9 (7), pp. 542-543. https://doi.org/10.1016/s2215-0366%2822%2900205-x

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Electronic cigarettes versus nicotine patches for smoking cessation in pregnancy: a randomized controlled trial

Hajek P, Przulj D, Pesola F, Griffiths C, Walton R, McRobbie H, Coleman T, Lewis S, Whitemore R, Clark M, Ussher M, Sinclair L, Seager E, Cooper S & Bauld L (2022) Electronic cigarettes versus nicotine patches for smoking cessation in pregnancy: a randomized controlled trial. Nature Medicine, 28 (5), pp. 958-964. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41591-022-01808-0

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Effectiveness of offering tailored text message, self-help smoking cessation support to pregnant women who want information on stopping smoking: MiQuit3 randomised controlled trial and meta-analysis

Coleman T, Clark M, Welch C, Whitemore R, Leonardi-Bee J, Cooper S, Hewitt C, Jones M, Sutton S, Watson J, Daykin K, Ussher M, Parrott S & Naughton F (2022) Effectiveness of offering tailored text message, self-help smoking cessation support to pregnant women who want information on stopping smoking: MiQuit3 randomised controlled trial and meta-analysis. Addiction, 117 (4), pp. 1079-1094. https://doi.org/10.1111/add.15715

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Development of a Smoke-Free Home Intervention for Families of Babies Admitted to Neonatal Intensive Care

Notley C, Brown TJ, Bauld L, Boyle EM, Clarke P, Hardeman W, Holland R, Hubbard M, Naughton F, Nichols A, Orton S, Ussher M & Ward E (2022) Development of a Smoke-Free Home Intervention for Families of Babies Admitted to Neonatal Intensive Care. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19 (6), Art. No.: 3670. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19063670

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Safety and efficacy of e-cigarettes versus nicotine patches when used to help pregnant smokers quit. A randomised controlled trial

Hajek P, Przulj D, Pesola F, Griffiths C, Walton R, McRobbie H, Coleman T, Lewis S, Whitemore R, Clark M, Ussher M, Sinclair L, Seager E, Cooper S, Bauld L, Naughton F, Saseni P, Manyonda I & Myers Smith K (2022) Safety and efficacy of e-cigarettes versus nicotine patches when used to help pregnant smokers quit. A randomised controlled trial. Nature Medicine.

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Peer support for discharge from inpatient mental health care versus care as usual in England (ENRICH): a parallel, two-group, individually randomised controlled trial

Gillard S, Bremner S, Patel A, Goldsmith L, Marks J, Foster R, Morshead R, White S, Gibson SL, Healey A, Lucock M, Patel S, Repper J, Rinaldi M & Ussher M (2022) Peer support for discharge from inpatient mental health care versus care as usual in England (ENRICH): a parallel, two-group, individually randomised controlled trial. Lancet Psychiatry, 9 (2), pp. 125-136. https://doi.org/10.1016/s2215-0366%2821%2900398-9

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Barriers and Facilitators to Staying Smoke-Free after Having a Baby, A Qualitative Study: Women's Views on Support Needed to Prevent Returning to Smoking Postpartum

Phillips L, Campbell KA, Coleman T, Ussher M, Cooper S, Lewis S & Orton S (2021) Barriers and Facilitators to Staying Smoke-Free after Having a Baby, A Qualitative Study: Women's Views on Support Needed to Prevent Returning to Smoking Postpartum. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18 (21), Art. No.: 11358. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph182111358

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The effectiveness of interventions and intervention components for increasing physical activity and reducing sedentary behaviour in people with persistent musculoskeletal pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Booth G, Howarth A, Stubbs B & Ussher M (2021) The effectiveness of interventions and intervention components for increasing physical activity and reducing sedentary behaviour in people with persistent musculoskeletal pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Pain. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpain.2021.11.004

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A Qualitative Study of Factors Influencing Adherence Among Pregnant Women Taking Part in a Trial of E-cigarettes for Smoking Cessation

Ford A, Uny I, Lowes J, Naughton F, Cooper S, Coleman T, Hajek P, Przulj D, Myers Smith K, Bauld L, Sinclair L, Walton R, Clark M & Ussher M (2021) A Qualitative Study of Factors Influencing Adherence Among Pregnant Women Taking Part in a Trial of E-cigarettes for Smoking Cessation. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18 (2), Art. No.: 430. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18020430

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Randomised controlled trial of tailored support to increase physical activity and reduce smoking in smokers not immediately ready to quit: Protocol for the Trial of physical Activity-assisted Reduction of Smoking (TARS) study

Taylor AH, Thompson TP, Ussher M, Aveyard P, Murray RL, Harris T, Creanor S, Green C, Streeter A, Chynoweth J, Ingram W, Greaves CJ, Hancocks H, Snowsill TM & Callaghan L (2020) Randomised controlled trial of tailored support to increase physical activity and reduce smoking in smokers not immediately ready to quit: Protocol for the Trial of physical Activity-assisted Reduction of Smoking (TARS) study. BMJ Open, 10 (12), Art. No.: e043331. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-043331

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Systematic review of behaviour change techniques within interventions to reduce environmental tobacco smoke exposure for children

Brown TJ, Gentry S, Bauld L, Boyle EM, Clarke P, Hardeman W, Holland R, Naughton F, Orton S, Ussher M & Notley C (2020) Systematic review of behaviour change techniques within interventions to reduce environmental tobacco smoke exposure for children. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17 (21), Art. No.: 7731. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17217731

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Barriers and facilitators to uptake and retention of inner-city ethnically diverse women in a postnatal weight management intervention: a mixed-methods process evaluation within a feasibility trial in England

Taylor C, Bhavnani V, Zasada M, Ussher M & Bick D (2020) Barriers and facilitators to uptake and retention of inner-city ethnically diverse women in a postnatal weight management intervention: a mixed-methods process evaluation within a feasibility trial in England. BMJ Open, 10 (7), Art. No.: e034747. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2019-034747

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Lifestyle information and commercial weight management groups to support maternal postnatal weight management and positive lifestyle behaviour: the SWAN feasibility randomised controlled trial

Bick D, Taylor C, Bhavnani V, Healey A, Seed P, Roberts S, Zasada M, Avery A, Craig V, Khazaezadah N, McMullen S, O’Connor S, Oki B, Oteng Ntim E, Poston L & Ussher M (2020) Lifestyle information and commercial weight management groups to support maternal postnatal weight management and positive lifestyle behaviour: the SWAN feasibility randomised controlled trial. BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 127 (5), pp. 636-645. https://doi.org/10.1111/1471-0528.16043

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The Smoking Cessation in Pregnancy Incentives Trial (CPIT): study protocol for a phase III randomised controlled trial

Sinclair L, McFadden M, Tilbrook H, Mitchell A, Keding A, Watson J, Bauld L, Kee F, Torgerson D, McKell J, Hoddinott P, Harris FM, Uny I, Ussher M & Tappin D (2020) The Smoking Cessation in Pregnancy Incentives Trial (CPIT): study protocol for a phase III randomised controlled trial. Trials, 21 (1), Art. No.: 183. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-019-4042-8

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Protocol for a two-arm feasibility RCT to support postnatal maternal weight management and positive lifestyle behaviour in women from an ethnically diverse inner city population: The SWAN feasibility trial

Bick D, Taylor C, Avery A, Bhavnani V, Craig V, Healey A, Khazaezadeh N, McMullen S, Oki B, Oteng-Ntim E, O'Connor S, Poston L, Seed P, Roberts S & Ussher M (2019) Protocol for a two-arm feasibility RCT to support postnatal maternal weight management and positive lifestyle behaviour in women from an ethnically diverse inner city population: The SWAN feasibility trial. Pilot and Feasibility Studies, 5 (1), Art. No.: 117. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40814-019-0497-3

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Measuring change in trials of physical activity interventions: A comparison of self-report questionnaire and accelerometry within the PACE-UP trial 11 Medical and Health Sciences 1117 Public Health and Health Services

Limb ES, Ahmad S, Cook DG, Kerry SM, Ekelund U, Whincup PH, Victor CR, Iliffe S, Ussher M, Fox-Rushby J, Furness C, Ibison J, Dewilde S & Harris T (2019) Measuring change in trials of physical activity interventions: A comparison of self-report questionnaire and accelerometry within the PACE-UP trial 11 Medical and Health Sciences 1117 Public Health and Health Services. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 16 (1), Art. No.: 10. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12966-018-0762-5

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Pregnant Smokers' Experiences and Opinions of Techniques Aimed to Address Barriers and Facilitators to Smoking Cessation: A Qualitative Study

Campbell KA, Fergie L, Coleman T, Cooper S & Ussher M (2019) Pregnant Smokers' Experiences and Opinions of Techniques Aimed to Address Barriers and Facilitators to Smoking Cessation: A Qualitative Study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16 (15), Art. No.: 2772. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph16152772

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Stop smoking practitioner consensus on barriers and facilitators to smoking cessation in pregnancy and how to address these: A modified Delphi survey

Fergie L, Campbell KA, Coleman-Haynes T, Ussher M, Cooper S & Coleman T (2019) Stop smoking practitioner consensus on barriers and facilitators to smoking cessation in pregnancy and how to address these: A modified Delphi survey. Addictive Behaviors Reports, 9, Art. No.: 100164. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.abrep.2019.100164

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Development of a Complex Intervention for the Maintenance of Postpartum Smoking Abstinence: Process for Defining Evidence-Based Intervention

Notley C, Brown TJ, Bauld L, Hardeman W, Holland R, Naughton F, Orton S & Ussher M (2019) Development of a Complex Intervention for the Maintenance of Postpartum Smoking Abstinence: Process for Defining Evidence-Based Intervention. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16 (11), Art. No.: 1968. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph16111968

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Effect of pedometer-based walking interventions on long-term health outcomes: Prospective 4-year follow-up of two randomised controlled trials using routine primary care data

Harris T, Limb ES, Hosking F, Carey I, DeWilde S, Furness C, Wahlich C, Ahmad S, Whincup P, Kerry S, Victor C, Ussher M, Iliffe S, Ekelund U & Fox-Rushby J (2019) Effect of pedometer-based walking interventions on long-term health outcomes: Prospective 4-year follow-up of two randomised controlled trials using routine primary care data. PLOS Medicine, 16 (6), Art. No.: e1002836. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.1002836

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Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a tailored text-message programme (MiQuit) for smoking cessation in pregnancy: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial (RCT) and meta-analysis

Whitemore R, Leonardi-Bee J, Naughton F, Sutton S, Cooper S, Parrott S, Hewitt C, Clark M, Ussher M, Jones M, Torgerson D & Coleman T (2019) Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a tailored text-message programme (MiQuit) for smoking cessation in pregnancy: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial (RCT) and meta-analysis. Trials, 20, Art. No.: 280. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-019-3341-4

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Attitudes to E-Cigarettes and Cessation Support for Pregnant Women from English Stop Smoking Services: A Mixed Methods Study

Cooper S, Orton S, Campbell K, Ussher M, Coleman-Haynes N, Whitemore R, Dickinson A, McEwen A, Lewis S, Naughton F, Bowker K, Sinclair L, Bauld L & Coleman T (2019) Attitudes to E-Cigarettes and Cessation Support for Pregnant Women from English Stop Smoking Services: A Mixed Methods Study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16 (1), Art. No.: 110. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph16010110

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Feasibility study to assess the effect of a brief mindfulness intervention for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A randomized controlled trial

Perkins-Porras L, Riaz M, Okekunle A, Zhelezna S, Chakravorty I & Ussher M (2018) Feasibility study to assess the effect of a brief mindfulness intervention for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A randomized controlled trial. Chronic Respiratory Disease, 15 (4), pp. 400-410. https://doi.org/10.1177/1479972318766140

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Short-term and long-term cost-effectiveness of a pedometer-based exercise intervention in primary care: A within-trial analysis and beyond-trial modelling

Anokye N, Fox-Rushby J, Sanghera S, Cook DG, Limb E, Furness C, Kerry SM, Victor CR, Iliffe S, Ussher M, Whincup PH, Ekelund U, Dewilde S & Harris T (2018) Short-term and long-term cost-effectiveness of a pedometer-based exercise intervention in primary care: A within-trial analysis and beyond-trial modelling. BMJ Open, 8 (10), Art. No.: e021978. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2018-021978

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A pedometer-based walking intervention in 45- to 75-year-olds, with and without practice nurse support: the PACE-UP three-arm cluster RCT

Harris T, Kerry S, Victor C, Iliffe S, Ussher M, Fox-Rushby J, Whincup P, Ekelund U, Furness C, Limb E, Anokye N, Ibison J, DeWilde S, David L & Howard E (2018) A pedometer-based walking intervention in 45- to 75-year-olds, with and without practice nurse support: the PACE-UP three-arm cluster RCT. Health Technology Assessment, 22 (37), pp. 1-274. https://doi.org/10.3310/hta22370

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Views on and experiences of electronic cigarettes: a qualitative study of women who are pregnant or have recently given birth

Bowker K, Orton S, Cooper S, Naughton F, Whitemore R, Lewis S, Bauld L, Sinclair L, Coleman T, Dickinson A & Ussher M (2018) Views on and experiences of electronic cigarettes: a qualitative study of women who are pregnant or have recently given birth. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 18 (1), Art. No.: 233. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-018-1856-4

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Physical activity for antenatal and postnatal depression in women attempting to quit smoking: randomised controlled trial

Daley A, Riaz M, Lewis S, Aveyard P, Coleman T, Manyonda I, West R, Lewis B, Marcus B, Taylor A, Ibison J, Kent A & Ussher M (2018) Physical activity for antenatal and postnatal depression in women attempting to quit smoking: randomised controlled trial. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 18 (1), Art. No.: 156. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-018-1784-3

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Physical activity levels in adults and older adults 3–4 years after pedometer-based walking interventions: Long-term follow-up of participants from two randomised controlled trials in UK primary care

Harris T, Kerry SM, Limb ES, Furness C, Wahlich C, Victor CR, Iliffe S, Whincup PH, Ussher M, Ekelund U, Fox-Rushby J, Ibison J, DeWilde S, McKay C & Cook DG (2018) Physical activity levels in adults and older adults 3–4 years after pedometer-based walking interventions: Long-term follow-up of participants from two randomised controlled trials in UK primary care. PLOS Medicine, 15 (3), Art. No.: e1002526. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.1002526

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Improving Behavioral Support for Smoking Cessation in Pregnancy: What Are the Barriers to Stopping and Which Behavior Change Techniques Can Influence These? Application of Theoretical Domains Framework

Campbell KA, Fergie L, Coleman-Haynes T, Cooper S, Lorencatto F, Ussher M, Dyas J & Coleman T (2018) Improving Behavioral Support for Smoking Cessation in Pregnancy: What Are the Barriers to Stopping and Which Behavior Change Techniques Can Influence These? Application of Theoretical Domains Framework. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 15 (2), Art. No.: 359. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph15020359

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'You started something … then I continued by myself': a qualitative study of physical activity maintenance

Wahlich C, Beighton C, Victor CR, Normansell R, Cook DG, Kerry SM, Iliffe S, Ussher M, Whincup PH, Fox-Rushby J, Limb ES, Furness C & Harris T (2017) 'You started something … then I continued by myself': a qualitative study of physical activity maintenance. Primary Health Care Research and Development, 18 (6), pp. 574-590. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1463423617000433

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Large multi-centre pilot randomized controlled trial testing a low-cost, tailored, self-help smoking cessation text message intervention for pregnant smokers (MiQuit)

Naughton F, Cooper S, Foster K, Emery J, Leonardi-Bee J, Sutton S, Jones M, Ussher M, Whitemore R, Leighton M, Montgomery A, Parrott S & Coleman T (2017) Large multi-centre pilot randomized controlled trial testing a low-cost, tailored, self-help smoking cessation text message intervention for pregnant smokers (MiQuit). Addiction, 112 (7), pp. 1238-1249. https://doi.org/10.1111/add.13802

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Lessons learned from the London Exercise and Pregnant (LEAP) Smokers randomised controlled trial process evaluation: Implications for the design of physical activity for smoking cessation interventions during pregnancy

Giatras N, Wanninkhof E, Leontowitsch M, Lewis B, Taylor A, Cooper S & Ussher M (2017) Lessons learned from the London Exercise and Pregnant (LEAP) Smokers randomised controlled trial process evaluation: Implications for the design of physical activity for smoking cessation interventions during pregnancy. BMC Public Health, 17 (1), Art. No.: 85. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-017-4013-5

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Effect of a primary care walking intervention with and without nurse support on physical activity levels in 45- to 75-year-olds: The Pedometer And Consultation Evaluation (PACE-UP) cluster randomised clinical trial

Harris T, Kerry SM, Limb ES, Victor CR, Iliffe S, Ussher M, Whincup PH, Ekelund U, Fox-Rushby J, Furness C, Anokye N, Ibison J, DeWilde S, David L & Howard E (2017) Effect of a primary care walking intervention with and without nurse support on physical activity levels in 45- to 75-year-olds: The Pedometer And Consultation Evaluation (PACE-UP) cluster randomised clinical trial. PLoS Medicine, 14 (1), Art. No.: e1002210. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.1002210

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What factors support older people to increase their physical activity levels? An exploratory analysis of the experiences of PACE-Lift trial participants

Victor CR, Rogers A, Woodcock A, Beighton C, Cook DG, Kerry SM, Iliffe S, Whincup PH, Ussher M & Harris T (2016) What factors support older people to increase their physical activity levels? An exploratory analysis of the experiences of PACE-Lift trial participants. Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, 67, pp. 1-6. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.archger.2016.06.006

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Factors associated with study attrition in a pilot randomised controlled trial to explore the role of exercise-assisted reduction to stop (EARS) smoking in disadvantaged groups

Thompson TP, Greaves CJ, Ayres R, Aveyard P, Warren FC, Byng R, Taylor RS, Campbell JL, Ussher M, Michie S, West R & Taylor A (2016) Factors associated with study attrition in a pilot randomised controlled trial to explore the role of exercise-assisted reduction to stop (EARS) smoking in disadvantaged groups. Trials, 17 (1), Art. No.: 524. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-016-1641-5

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The association between habitual physical activity and cigarette cravings, and influence of smokers’ characteristics in disadvantaged smokers not ready to quit

Haasova M, Warren FC, Thompson TP, Ussher M & Taylor A (2016) The association between habitual physical activity and cigarette cravings, and influence of smokers’ characteristics in disadvantaged smokers not ready to quit. Psychopharmacology, 233 (14), pp. 2765-2774. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00213-016-4326-6

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Challenges Establishing the Efficacy of Exercise as an Antidepressant Treatment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Control Group Responses in Exercise Randomised Controlled Trials

Stubbs B, Vancampfort D, Rosenbaum S, Ward PB, Richards J, Ussher M & Schuch FB (2016) Challenges Establishing the Efficacy of Exercise as an Antidepressant Treatment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Control Group Responses in Exercise Randomised Controlled Trials. Sports Medicine, 46 (5), pp. 699-713. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-015-0441-5

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Effect of a sport-for-health intervention (SmokeFree Sports) on smoking-related intentions and cognitions among 9-10 year old primary school children: a controlled trial

McGee CE, Trigwell J, Fairclough SJ, Murphy RC, Porcellato L, Ussher M & Foweather L (2016) Effect of a sport-for-health intervention (SmokeFree Sports) on smoking-related intentions and cognitions among 9-10 year old primary school children: a controlled trial. BMC Public Health, 16, Art. No.: 445. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-016-3048-3

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An exploratory analysis of the smoking and physical activity outcomes from a pilot randomized controlled trial of an exercise assisted reduction to stop smoking intervention in disadvantaged groups

Thompson TP, Greaves CJ, Ayres R, Aveyard P, Warren FC, Byng R, Taylor RS, Campbell JL, Ussher M, Green C, Michie S, West R & Taylor A (2016) An exploratory analysis of the smoking and physical activity outcomes from a pilot randomized controlled trial of an exercise assisted reduction to stop smoking intervention in disadvantaged groups. Nicotine and Tobacco Research, 18 (3), pp. 289-297. https://doi.org/10.1093/ntr/ntv099

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"It's not just about walking.....it's the practice nurse that makes it work": a qualitative exploration of the views of practice nurses delivering complex physical activity interventions in primary care

Beighton C, Victor CR, Normansell R, Cook DG, Kerry SM, Iliffe S, Ussher M, Whincup PH, Fox-Rushby J, Woodcock A & Harris T (2015) "It's not just about walking.....it's the practice nurse that makes it work": a qualitative exploration of the views of practice nurses delivering complex physical activity interventions in primary care. BMC Public Health, 15, Art. No.: 1236. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-015-2568-6

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The London exercise and pregnant smokers (LEAP) trial: A randomised controlled trial of physical activity for smoking cessation in pregnancy with an economic evaluation

Ussher M, Lewis S, Aveyard P, Manyonda I, West R, Lewis B, Marcus B, Riaz M, Taylor A, Barton P, Daley A, Essex H, Esliger DW & Coleman T (2015) The London exercise and pregnant smokers (LEAP) trial: A randomised controlled trial of physical activity for smoking cessation in pregnancy with an economic evaluation. Health Technology Assessment, 19 (84), pp. 1-135. https://doi.org/10.3310/hta19840

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Evaluation of reliability and validity of the General Practice Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPPAQ) in 60-74 year old primary care patients

Ahmad S, Harris T, Limb ES, Kerry SM, Victor CR, Ekelund U, Iliffe S, Whincup PH, Beighton C, Ussher M & Cook DG (2015) Evaluation of reliability and validity of the General Practice Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPPAQ) in 60-74 year old primary care patients. BMC Family Practice, 16, Art. No.: 113. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-015-0324-8

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Authors' reply to Braillon and Bewley

Ussher M, Coleman T, West R, Aveyard P & Lewis S (2015) Authors' reply to Braillon and Bewley. Commentary on: Braillon A, Bewley S. 'Trials on physical activity for smoking cessation in pregnancy missed a trick or two', BMJ 2015, 351:h3554. BMJ, 350, Art. No.: h3555. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.h3555

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Cardiac rehabilitation versus standard care after aortic aneurysm repair (Aneurysm CaRe): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

Bahia SS, Holt PJ, Ray KK, Ussher M, Poloniecki JD, Sharma R, Bown MJ, Hinchliffe RJ, Thompson MM & Karthikesalingam A (2015) Cardiac rehabilitation versus standard care after aortic aneurysm repair (Aneurysm CaRe): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial. Trials, 16, Art. No.: 162. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-015-0669-2

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Influence of family and friend smoking on intentions to smoke and smoking-related attitudes and refusal self-efficacy among 9-10 year old children from deprived neighbourhoods: A cross-sectional study

McGee CE, Trigwell J, Fairclough SJ, Murphy RC, Porcellato L, Ussher M & Foweather L (2015) Influence of family and friend smoking on intentions to smoke and smoking-related attitudes and refusal self-efficacy among 9-10 year old children from deprived neighbourhoods: A cross-sectional study. BMC Public Health, 15, Art. No.: 225. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-015-1513-z

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A primary care nurse-delivered walking intervention in older adults: PACE (Pedometer Accelerometer Consultation Evaluation)-lift cluster randomised controlled trial

Harris T, Kerry SM, Victor CR, Ekelund U, Woodcock A, Iliffe S, Whincup PH, Beighton C, Ussher M, Limb ES, David L, Brewin D, Adams F, Rogers A & Cook DG (2015) A primary care nurse-delivered walking intervention in older adults: PACE (Pedometer Accelerometer Consultation Evaluation)-lift cluster randomised controlled trial. PLoS Medicine, 12 (2), Art. No.: e1001783. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.1001783

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Lessons learned from recruiting socioeconomically disadvantaged smokers into a pilot randomized controlled trial to explore the role of Exercise Assisted Reduction then Stop (EARS) smoking

Thompson TP, Greaves CJ, Ayres R, Aveyard P, Warren FC, Byng R, Taylor RS, Campbell JL, Ussher M, Michie S, West R & Taylor A (2015) Lessons learned from recruiting socioeconomically disadvantaged smokers into a pilot randomized controlled trial to explore the role of Exercise Assisted Reduction then Stop (EARS) smoking. Trials, 16, Art. No.: 1. https://doi.org/10.1186/1745-6215-16-1

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Pilot study to evaluate a tailored text message intervention for pregnant smokers (MiQuit): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

Cooper S, Foster K, Naughton F, Leonardi-Bee J, Sutton S, Ussher M, Leighton M, Montgomery A, Parrott S & Coleman T (2015) Pilot study to evaluate a tailored text message intervention for pregnant smokers (MiQuit): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial. Trials, 16, Art. No.: 29. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-014-0546-4

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Numbers are not the whole story: A qualitative exploration of barriers and facilitators to increased physical activity in a primary care based walking intervention

Normansell R, Smith J, Victor CR, Cook DG, Kerry SM, Iliffe S, Ussher M, Fox-Rushby J, Whincup PH & Harris T (2014) Numbers are not the whole story: A qualitative exploration of barriers and facilitators to increased physical activity in a primary care based walking intervention. BMC Public Health, 14, Art. No.: 1272. https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2458-14-1272

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Understanding word preference for description of exercise interventions as a means for enhancing recruitment and acceptability of exercise treatment among adults treated for depression

McPherson K, Bronars C, Patten C, Decker P, Hughes C, Levine J, Vickers-Douglas K, Williams M & Ussher M (2014) Understanding word preference for description of exercise interventions as a means for enhancing recruitment and acceptability of exercise treatment among adults treated for depression. Mental Health and Physical Activity, 7 (2), pp. 73-77. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mhpa.2014.05.001

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The acute effects of physical activity on cigarette cravings: Exploration of potential moderators, mediators and physical activity attributes using individual participant data (IPD) meta-analyses

Haasova M, Warren FC, Ussher M, Janse Van Rensburg K, Faulkner G, Cropley M, Byron-Daniel J, Everson-Hock ES, Oh H & Taylor AH (2014) The acute effects of physical activity on cigarette cravings: Exploration of potential moderators, mediators and physical activity attributes using individual participant data (IPD) meta-analyses. Psychopharmacology, 231 (7), pp. 1267-1275. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00213-014-3450-4

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Which older people decline participation in a primary care trial of physical activity and why: insights from a mixed methods approach

Rogers A, Harris T, Victor CR, Woodcock A, Limb ES, Kerry SM, Iliffe S, Whincup PH, Ekelund U, Beighton C, Ussher M, Adams F & Cook DG (2014) Which older people decline participation in a primary care trial of physical activity and why: insights from a mixed methods approach. BMC Geriatrics, 14, Art. No.: 46. https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2318-14-46

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