Staff Profile

Dr Julie Chambers

Research Fellow, Psychology
University of Stirling Stirling FK9 4LA Scotland, UK
+ 44 (0) 1786 466842
j.a.chambers@stir.ac.uk
After a first degree in Mathematics and a number of years in IT, I completed a conversion Graduate Diploma in Psychology at the University of Sunderland, before taking an MSc in Psychological Research Methods at the University of Stirling. This was followed by a part-time PhD at the University of Dundee, whilst working on a long-term follow-up of clinical treatment trials for anxiety. I have subsequently worked on a number of research projects in the field of psychology and health, including systematic reviews and evaluations in a variety of NHS settings. I am a Chartered Health Psychologist.

I am currently working with Professor Ronan O'Carroll at the University of Stirling on a project entitled:

'Improving Adherence to Medication in Stroke Survivors' (IAMSS) in conjunction with Professor Martin Dennis and Dr Cathie Sudlow (Edinburgh) and Professor Marie Johnston (Aberdeen). See the website for further details at: http://www.psychology.stir.ac.uk/research/IAMSS/

Other research interests include: Obesity & Weight Management; Breastfeeding; Anxiety; Stress, Health & Well-being; Parenting styles.

Have taught advanced statistics on the MSc in Psychological Research Methods and the MSc in Health Psychology at the University of Stirling. Run a distance learning module on Managing Health and Well-being for the Postgraduate Certificate in International Policing: Peace Support Operations, also at Stirling.
  • Chambers, J.A., Swanson, V. (2010). A health assessment tool for multiple risk factors for obesity: age and sex differences in the prediciton of body mass index. British Journal of Nutrition, 104, 298-307.
  • Chambers, J., Swanson V. (2008). A health assessment tool for multiple risk factors for obesity: Psychometric testing and age differences in UK adults. Obesity Facts, 1, 227-236.
  • McInnes, R, Chambers, J. A. (2008). Infants Admitted To Neonatal Units -– Interventions To Improve Breastfeeding Outcomes: A Systematic Review 1990-2007. Maternal and Child Nutrition, 4, 235-263.
  • McInnes, R.J., Chambers, J. A. (2008). Supporting breastfeeding mothers: Qualitative synthesis. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 62,407-427.
  • Chambers, J. A., Swanson, V. Dixon, D. (2008). Patient Safety in Primary Care: Evaluation of a pilot project. Quality Improvement Scotland.
  • Chambers, J. A., McInnes, R.J., Hoddinott, P., Alder, E.M. (2007). A systematic review of measures assessing mothers' knowledge, attitudes, confidence and satisfaction towards breastfeeding. Breastfeeding Review, 15, 17-25.
  • Chambers, J. A. (2007). The Starting Well Project: Phase two database analysis. Nature and frequency of family contacts. NHS Health Scotland.
  • Chambers, J. A., Swanson, V. (2006). A Health Assessment Tool for Multiple Risk Factors for Obesity: Results from a pilot study with UK adults. Patient Education and Counselling, 62, 79-88.
  • Durham, R. C., Chambers, J. A., Power, K. G., Sharp, D. M., Macdonald, R. R., Major, K. A., Dow, M.G.T. and Gumley, A.I. (2005). Long-term outcome of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) clinical trials in central Scotland: Health Technology Assessment, 9(42).
  • Chambers, J. A., Durham, R. C. and Power, K. G. (2004). Evidence for a general vulnerability to psychological distress at long-term follow-up of Generalised Anxiety Disorder. Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 18, 587-607.
  • Chambers, J. A., Durham, R. C. and Power, K. G. (2004). Parenting styles and long-term outcome following treatment for anxiety disorders. Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, 11, 187-198.
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