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Recent Publications

• PARKER L-S, TOPCU G, DE BOOS D, BALE C and DAS NAIR R, 2024. Seeing the Invisible: A Photovoice Exploration of Living With and Managing the Invisible Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis Clinical Psychological Science.
• DAS NAIR R, MHIZHA-MURIRA JR, TOPCU G, TINDALL T, BALE C, MOGHADDAM N, SCHEFFLER-ANSARI G, DRUMMOND A, FITZSIMMONS D and EVANGELOU N, 2024. Providing emotional support during the process of multiple sclerosis diagnosis (PrEliMS): A feasibility randomised controlled trial Clinical Rehabilitation.
• TOPCU G, MHIZHA-MURIRA J R, GRIFFITHS H, BALE C, DRUMMOND A, FITZSIMMONS D, POTTER K-J, EVANGELOU N and DAS NAIR R, 2023. Experiences of receiving a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis: A meta-synthesis of qualitative studies Disability and Rehabilitation. 45(5), 772-783
• TINDALL T, TOPCU G, THOMAS S, BALE C, EVANGELOU N, DRUMMOND A and DAS NAIR R, 2023. Developing a Patient Care Pathway for Emotional Support around the point of Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis: A Stakeholder Engagement Study Health Expectations. 26(2), 858-868

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das Nair, R., Topcu, G., Evangelou, N. (2024). Understanding and improving participant diversity in multiple sclerosis rehabilitation research. UoN Joan Browne Legacy funded PhD Studentship. £68,202.00

Topcu, G., das Nair, R., Hoare, Z., Goulden, N. (2022). Bolt-On funding for RP-PG-0218-20002 - Neuropsychological Evaluation and Rehabilitation in Multiple Sclerosis - Developing, evaluating and implementing a clinical management pathway (NEuRoMS). NIHR Bolt-On funding scheme for additional research in dementia and neurodegenerative diseases. £76,422.58.

das Nair, R. & Topcu, G. (2020). Updating the 'Memory and Thinking' booklet. MS Society UK. £3,692.00.

das Nair, R., Topcu, G., Evangelou, N., Drummond, A., Fitzsimmons, D., Bale, C., Kendrick, D., Martin, J., Middleton, R., Leighton, P., Thomas, S., Timmons, S., Turton, J. & Hoare, Z., (2019). Neuropsychological Evaluation and Rehabilitation in Multiple Sclerosis - Developing, evaluating and implementing a clinical management pathway (NEuRoMS). NIHR Programme Grant for Applied Research. £2,030,936.42.

Topcu, G. (2019). Rehabilitation in Multiple Sclerosis (RIMS) Fellowship Exchange Programme. RIMS European Network for Best Practice and Research. €1,000.00.

das Nair, R. & Topcu, G. (2019). Building a Multiple Sclerosis Patient and Public Involvement Community for people with Multiple Sclerosis in Nottinghamshire. Nottingham Impact Accelerator: Public Engagement Small Grants. University of Nottingham, Institute for Policy & Engagement. £3,500.00.

das Nair, R., Topcu, G., Drummond, A. & Evangelou, N. (2018). Developing an evidence-based cognitive screening pathway for people with Multiple Sclerosis. MS Society UK. £74,247.00.

das Nair, R., Topcu, G., Evangelou, N., Drummond, A., Rose, A., Bale, C., Vernon, K., & Fitzsimmons, D. (2017). Intervention to support individuals around the point of Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis. MS Society UK. £172,251.00.

• PARKER L-S, TOPCU G, DE BOOS D, BALE C and DAS NAIR R, 2024. Seeing the Invisible: A Photovoice Exploration of Living With and Managing the Invisible Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis Clinical Psychological Science.
• DAS NAIR R, MHIZHA-MURIRA JR, TOPCU G, TINDALL T, BALE C, MOGHADDAM N, SCHEFFLER-ANSARI G, DRUMMOND A, FITZSIMMONS D and EVANGELOU N, 2024. Providing emotional support during the process of multiple sclerosis diagnosis (PrEliMS): A feasibility randomised controlled trial Clinical Rehabilitation.
• TOPCU G, MHIZHA-MURIRA J R, GRIFFITHS H, BALE C, DRUMMOND A, FITZSIMMONS D, POTTER K-J, EVANGELOU N and DAS NAIR R, 2023. Experiences of receiving a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis: A meta-synthesis of qualitative studies Disability and Rehabilitation. 45(5), 772-783
• TINDALL T, TOPCU G, THOMAS S, BALE C, EVANGELOU N, DRUMMOND A and DAS NAIR R, 2023. Developing a Patient Care Pathway for Emotional Support around the point of Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis: A Stakeholder Engagement Study Health Expectations. 26(2), 858-868
• ELWICK H, SMITH L, MHIZHA-MURIRA J R, TOPCU G, LEIGHTON P, DRUMMOND A, EVANGELOU N and DAS NAIR R, 2022. Cognitive Assessment in Multiple Sclerosis Clinical Care: A Qualitative Evaluation of Stakeholder Perceptions and Preferences Neuropsychological Rehabilitation. 32(7), 1456-1474
• ELWICK H, TOPCU G, ALLEN C M, DRUMMOND A, EVANGELOU N and DAS NAIR R, 2022. Cognitive measures used in adults with multiple sclerosis: A systematic review Neuropsychological Rehabilitation. 32(9), 2464-2481
• WU L, BUCHANAN H and TOPCU G, 2022. Are dental-related psychological variables important for dental attendance in China? A cross-sectional study Journal of Public Health Dentistry. 82(4), 437-444
• TOPCU G, SMITH L, MHIZHA-MURIRA J R, GOULDEN N, HOARE Z, DRUMMOND A, FITZSIMMONS D, EVANGELOU N, SCHMIERER K, TALLANTYRE E C, LEIGHTON P, ALLEN-PHILBEY K, STENNETT A, BRADLEY P, BALE C, TURTON J and DAS NAIR R, 2022. Neuropsychological evaluation and rehabilitation in Multiple Sclerosis (NEuRoMS): Protocol for a mixed-methods, multi-centre feasibility randomised controlled trial Pilot and Feasibility Studies. 8, 123
• MEEK C, TOPCU G, MOGHADDAM N and DAS NAIR R, 2021. Experiences of adjustment to secondary progressive multiple sclerosis: A meta-ethnographic systematic review Disability & Rehabilitation. 43(22), 3135-3146
• PARKER, L-S, TOPCU, G, DE BOOS, D and DAS NAIR, R, 2021. The notion of ‘invisibility’ in people’s experiences of the symptoms of multiple sclerosis: a systematic meta-synthesis Disability and Rehabilitation. 43(23), 3276-3290
• SMITH L, ELWICK H, MHIZHA-MURIRA J R, TOPCU G, BALE C, EVANGELOU N, TIMMONS S, LEIGHTON P and DAS NAIR R, 2021. Developing a clinical pathway to identify and manage cognitive problems in Multiple Sclerosis: Qualitative findings from patients, family members, charity volunteers, clinicians and healthcare commissioners Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders. 49, 102563
• TOPCU G, BUCHANAN H, AUBEELUCK A and ÜLSEVER H, 2021. Informal carers' experiences of caring for someone with Multiple Sclerosis: A photovoice investigation. British Journal of Health Psychology. 26(2), 360-384
• ALLEN C M, HALSEY L, TOPCU G, RIER L, GASCOYNE L E, SCADDING J W, FURLONG P L, DUNKLEY B T, DAS NAIR R, BROOKES M J and EVANGELOU N, 2021. Magnetoencephalography abnormalities in adult mild traumatic brain injury: a systematic review NeuroImage: Clinical. 31, 102697
• MEEK C, MOGHADDAM N G, EVANGELOU N, OATES L L, TOPCU G, ALLEN C M and DAS NAIR R, 2021. Acceptance based telephone support around the time of transition to secondary progressive multiple sclerosis: A feasibility randomised controlled trial Journal of Contextual Behavioural Science. 21, 158-170
• TOPCU G, GRIFFITHS H, BALE C, TRIGG E, CLARKE S, POTTER K-J, MHIZHA-MURIRA J R, DRUMMOND A, EVANGELOU N, FITZSIMMONS D and DAS NAIR R, 2020. Psychosocial adjustment to multiple sclerosis diagnosis: A meta-review of systematic reviews Clinical Psychology Review. 82, 101923
• DASNAIR R, GRIFFITHS H, CLARKE S, METHLEY A, KNEEBONE I and TOPCU G, 2019. Everyday memory measures in multiple sclerosis: a systematic review. Neuropsychological rehabilitation. 29(10), 1543-1568
• THOMAS SA, DRUMMOND AE, LINCOLN NB, PALMER RL, DAS NAIR R, LATIMER NR, HACKNEY GL, MANDEFIELD L, WALTERS SJ, HATTON RD, COOPER CL, CHATER TF, ENGLAND TJ, CALLAGHAN P, COATES E, SUTHERLAND KE, ESHTAN SJ and TOPCU G, 2019. Behavioural activation therapy for post-stroke depression: the BEADS feasibility RCT. Health technology assessment (Winchester, England). 23(47), 1-176
• DAS NAIR R, MHIZHA-MURIRA JR, ANDERSON P, CARPENTER H, CLARKE S, GROVES S, LEIGHTON P, SCAMMELL BE, TOPCU G, WALSH DA and LINCOLN NB, 2018. Home-based pre-surgical psychological intervention for knee osteoarthritis (HAPPiKNEES): a feasibility randomized controlled trial. Clinical Rehabilitation. 32(6), 777-789
• TOPCU, G., BUCHANAN, H., AUBEELUCK, A. and GARIP, G., 2016. Caregiving in Multiple Sclerosis and Quality of Life: A Meta-synthesis of Qualitative Research. Psychology & Health. 31(6), 693-710
• TOPCU, G., 2015. Using Photovoice in Health Psychology research: A methodological discussion. Health Psychology Update. 24(2), 29-35
• TOPCU, G. and BUCHANAN, H., 2013. The Cognitive Vulnerability Model and its role in dental anxiety acquisition and maintenance. Social Science and Dentistry. 2(2), 58-72