Personal profile
Biography
Research Interests
Primary research area is working with athletes and clinicians to understand, assess and better manage athlete pain. (PhD; Development of an Athlete Upper & Lower Limb Pain Assessment Framework, with associated publications.
Active researcher in Social determinants of health/social inclusion in healthcare education, connected health, open science, sports and exercise medicine, behaviour change and innovation in education.
Research skills include qualitative research methods, consensus generation methods and developing and delivering large reviews.
I value the voice of the patient/athelte and those who my research may impact.
Teaching Interests
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Social Determinants of Health, Innovation and Management, Sports Physitherapy, Innovation in Education and real-world learning.
Certificate CPD in T&L UCD
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Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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A feasibility randomised controlled trial of patient education videos assessing multimedia design effects on engagement and learning in adolescents with scoliosis
Van Oirschot, G., Purcell, C., Keogh, A., Greene, C. M. & Doherty, C., Dec 2026, In: BMC Medical Education. 26, 1, 679.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Developing Consensus for an Upper and Lower Limb Athlete Pain Assessment Framework - A Real-Time Delphi Study With International Sports Physiotherapists
Purcell, C., Fullen, B. M., Ward, T. & Caulfield, B. M., 1 Jan 2025, In: Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 55, 1, p. 1-11 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exploring athlete pain assessment experiences and priorities; a two-part qualitative series of athlete and physiotherapist interactions. Part One. “Gauging and discerning” — Athlete & physiotherapist pain assessment experiences and interactions
Purcell, C., Walsh, C. B., Van Oirschot, G., Fullen, B. M., Ward, T. & Caulfield, B. M., Mar 2025, In: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 28, 3, p. 179-188 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exploring athlete pain assessment experiences and priorities; a two-part qualitative series of athlete and physiotherapist interactions. Part Two. “Forging our future” - Athlete and physiotherapists' priorities for pain assessment and beyond
Purcell, C., Walsh, C. B., Van Oirschot, G., Fullen, B. M., Ward, T. & Caulfield, B. M., Mar 2025, In: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 28, 3, p. 170-178 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Recommendations for service user involvement in healthcare education: A World Café event
Boland, P., Dillon, S. L., Curtin, G., Purcell, C., Gallagher, A. L. & Griffin, A., 22 Aug 2025, (Submitted) BMC.Research output: Working paper
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CPSEM (Chartered Physiotherapist in Sports and Exercise Medicine) (External organisation)
Purcell, C. (Member)
1900Activity: Membership › Membership of council
Prizes
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CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist)
Purcell, C. (Recipient), 2020
Prize: Honorary award