Dr Gavin Wylie

Gavin is a pragmatic researcher with expertise in complex intervention development, randomised controlled trials, applied qualitative research, and evidence synthesis. His work is informed by concerns about developing interventions that are relevant, feasible, and deliverable as part of everyday routines and work practices. This requires paying close attention to: 1) the context in which interventions are delivered, and; (2) outcomes that are important and relevant to individuals.

Gavin’s current research explores particular issues affecting older people in care homes – a population often underrepresented in research. By applying qualitative and mixed methods, his intervention development work takes account of the unique challenges presented in delivering interventions in the care home context. He is keen to foster cross-school interdisciplinary research.

He has specific interests in developing podiatry interventions to reduce falls among older people in care homes, as well as research on foot problems in older people living in the community. He is experienced in using ethnographic methods to develop understandings of the ways that care home contexts influence improving physical activity levels in care home residents.

Gavin teaches across the undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum with a focus on long-terms conditions across the lifespan, research methods, and academic skills.

Gavin Wylie is a member of the Living Well with Long Term Conditions Research group and is currently taking new self-funded PhD students. Prospective PhD students can contact Gavin directly by email to discuss research ideas but should first view the web page Living Well with Long Term Health Conditions