Dr Hannah Doughty is a mixed methods researcher who is currently working as a Lecturer in Psychology at Liverpool John Moores University. Dr Doughty has an inter-disciplinary teaching background and is an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Dr Doughty has worked in health-related research across academic and NHS organisations since 2015 and has recently completed her PhD at the University of Liverpool, which utilised behaviour change theory to explore physical activity promotion and participation for people living with and beyond head and neck cancer.
Dr Doughty is particularly interested in using behaviour change theory to improve the quality of life of individuals living with and beyond long-term conditions. Dr Doughty also has research interests in the following areas: psycho-oncology, patient and public involvement in health research, health-related behaviour change, quality of life, preventative medicine/cancer prevention, and using qualitative research to inform clinical practice and the delivery of health research and clinical trials.
Dr Doughty has co-designed a book exploring patient experiences of radiotherapy treatment for gynaecological cancer: https://online-payments.lancaster-university.co.uk/product-catalogue/books-and-publications/lancaster-medical-school/we-need-to-talk-aboutradiotherapy-for-gynaecological-cancer#:~:text=Description,can%20be%20for%20every%20patient.
Dr Doughty has also recently co-produced guidance (ENHANCE) for research conducted in emergency and critical healthcare settings which has been implemented by the NHS Health Research Authority. This guidance is being used as best practice for UK NHS Ethics panels: https://www.hra.nhs.uk/planning-and-improving-research/policies-standards-legislation/research-emergency-settings/.
Degrees
2024, University of Liverpool, United Kingdom, PhD
2015, Liverpool John Moores University, United Kingdom, BSc (Hons) Applied Psychology
Certifications
2022, Higher Education Academy, United Kingdom, AFHEA
Academic appointments
Lecturer, Liverpool John Moores University, 2024 - present
Research Associate, University of Liverpool, 2023 - 2024
Research Officer, Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust, 2018 - 2020
Research Officer, Liverpool John Moores University, 2018 - 2018
Research Assistant, University of Liverpool, University of Liverpool, 2015 - 2018
Journal article
Doughty HC, Woolfall K, Hill RA, Midgley AW, Patterson JM, Boddy LM, Rogers SN, Williams NH. 2025. Physical activity promotion and participation for people living with and beyond head and neck cancer: A mixed methods study Supportive Care in Cancer, 33 :1-14 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Doughty HC, Woolfall K, Hill RA, Midgley AW, Patterson JM, Boddy LM, Rogers SN, Williams NH. 2024. Healthcare professionals’ promotion of physical activity to people living with and beyond head and neck cancer: a cross-sectional survey Supportive Care in Cancer, 32 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Doughty HC, Hill RA, Riley A, Midgley AW, Patterson JM, Boddy L, Rogers SN, Maden M, Williams NH. 2023. Barriers to and facilitators of physical activity in adults living with and beyond cancer, with special emphasis on head and neck cancer: a systematic review of qualitative and mixed methods studies Supportive Care in Cancer, 31 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Mayland CR, Doughty HC, Rogers SN, Gola A, Mason S, Hubbert C, Macareavy D, Jack BA. 2021. A Qualitative Study Exploring Patient, Family Carer and Healthcare Professionals' Direct Experiences and Barriers to Providing and Integrating Palliative Care for Advanced Head and Neck Cancer JOURNAL OF PALLIATIVE CARE, 36 :121-129 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Mayland CR, Ho QM, Doughty HC, Rogers SN, Peddinti P, Chada P, Mason S, Cooper M, Dey P. 2021. The palliative care needs and experiences of people with advanced head and neck cancer: A scoping review PALLIATIVE MEDICINE, 35 :27-44 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
preprint
Mayland CR, Doughty H, Rogers S, Gola A, Mason S, Hubbert C, Macareavy D, Jack B. 2019. A qualitative study exploring patient, family carer and healthcare professional perceptions of providing palliative care for advanced head and neck cancer Research Square Platform LLC DOI Publisher Url
Conference publication
Mayland CR, Doughty HC, Rogers SN, Mason SR, Gola A, Hubbert C, Macareavy D, Dey P, Jack B. 2019. 13 Exploring experiences and unmet needs for people with advanced head and neck cancer: the views of patients, family carers and healthcare professionals Oral presentations, The APM’s Supportive & Palliative Care Conference, Accepted Oral and Poster Abstract Submissions, The Harrogate Convention Centre, Harrogate, England, 21–22 March 2019 :A5.2-A5 DOI Publisher Url
Thesis/Dissertation
Doughty H. Barriers to and Facilitators of Physical Activity Promotion and Participation for People Living With and Beyond Head and Neck Cancer: A Mixed Methods Study Using Behaviour Change Theory Williams N, Woolfall K, Hill R.
Internet publication
Doughty H. Research in Emergency Settings Author Url
Conference presentation:
Enhancing Communication with Bereaved Relatives about Emergency and Critical Care Trials (ENHANCE): A Mixed-Methods Study, ICTMC, Edinburgh, Oral presentation. 2024
Award:
Faculty of Health Research Support Fund, LJMU. 2024
Teaching qualification:
AFHEA. 2022