Personal profile
Research interests
Occupational Science
Social Isolation and loneliness
Occupational therapy education and curriculum development
Biography
I have worked at the university since 2002 progressing from senior to principal lecturer in 2008, I am currently the professional lead for occupational therapy teaching across the occupaitonal therapy programmes. I have particular interest in student well being , curricula design and quality assurance .
I have external examiner experience . this is an aspect of my role that enjoy along with external panel member roles for programme development and approval . I also have links with the PRSBs and hold a visitor role with the Health and Care professions Council and an accreditior role with the Royal College of Occupational Therapists
Clinical Background : older people, complex physical dsability, community rehabilitation , intermediate care andpalliative care working across rehab and acute care in the NHS and in local authority settings.
Education/Academic qualification
Teaching & Learning, PCAPL, Northumbria University
4 Nov 2004 → 31 Dec 2099
Award Date: 4 Nov 2004
Occupational Therapy, MSc, An Evaluation Study of the implementation of a competency based practice placement assessment tool for occupational therapy students , University College of St Martin
29 Oct 2004 → 31 Dec 2099
Award Date: 29 Oct 2004
Occupational Therapy, DipCOT, St Loyes School of Occupational Therapy
1 Sept 1988 → 31 Dec 2099
Award Date: 30 Jul 1991
External positions
University of Essex
5 May 2021 → 15 May 2021
University of East London
Mar 2021 → May 2021
Canterbury Christ Church University
2020 → …
University of Derby
2020 → …
University of Wolverhampton
2019 → 2020
Health and Care Professions Council
2018 → …
Royal College of Occupational Therapists
2017 → …
Coventry University
2012 → 2016
University of Northampton
2012 → 2016
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Cognition in Virtual Reality: Assessing User Acceptability and Feasibility of Virtual Reality Cognitive Screening for Older Adults
Lai, F.H.-Y., Yee, B. K., Wang, E.H.-J., Butler, J., Graham, A., Hai, E.Y.-K., Darling, C., Whittington, S. & Lowe, J.-A., Dec 2025, In: Alzheimer's and Dementia. 21, S4, 2 p., e099841.Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting Abstract › peer-review
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Cognition in virtual reality: assessing user acceptability and feasibility of virtual reality cognitive screening for older adults
Lai, F.H.-Y., Yee, B. K., Wang, E. H. J., Butler, J., Graham, A., Hai, E.Y.-K., Darling, C., Whittington, S. & Lowe, J.-A., 1 Jul 2025, In: Frontiers in Psychology. 16, 12 p., 1570594.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Embedding Public Health Practice Amongst Allied Health Professionals: A Rapid Scoping Review of International Approaches
Lowe, J.-A., Ahmed, K., Hindle, L. & Haighton, C., 1 Jun 2024, In: Journal of Allied Health. 53, 2, p. 125E-135E 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Embedding research within occupational therapy pre-registration training: A concept mapping study engaging staff and student voices
Hackett, K. L., Atkin, H., Kamalakannan, S., Murray-Mendes, S., Lowe, J. A., Whitehead, P. & Bradley, G., 1 Oct 2024, In: British Journal of Occupational Therapy. 87, 10, p. 645-656 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Validation of the Chinese Brief Ageing Perceptions Questionnaire (C-BAPQ)
Lai, F.H.-Y., Siu, A.M.-H., Yip, B.C.-B., Hai, E.Y.-K., Lowe, J.-A., Chan, S.K.-W., Chui, V.W.-Y. & Yu, K.K.-Y., 28 Jul 2024, p. 85228. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
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Health Education England Funded Project with North East and North Cumbria AHP Faculty
Bradley, G. (Consultant), Lowe, J. (Consultant) & Baker, K. (Consultant)
1 Jan 2021 → 31 Mar 2021Activity: Consultancy
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Diversion or Healing? The importance of occupation and creativity for wellbeing
Lowe, J. (Speaker)
2017Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Developing your clinical reasoning through creative reflect
Lowe, J. (Speaker) & Shann, S. (Speaker)
4 Mar 2008Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Tell me a story: Reflecting outside the box
Lowe, J. (Speaker) & Shann, S. (Speaker)
20 Jun 2005Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation