Professor Roma Maguire

Computer and Information Sciences

Personal statement

Roma Maguire is a Professor of Digital Health and Care at the University of Strathclyde and Director of the Health and Care Futures initiative. She is also co-lead of the Health Technology Cluster and holds an Honorary Nurse Consultant post in Digital Health at NHS Lanarkshire. Her research interests include Digital Health, Remote Patient Monitoring, Supportive Care, Predictive Modelling and Values Based Medicine. She has significant experience in the co-design, development, evaluation and implementation of person-centred remote patient monitoring systems using patient reported outcome measures (PROMS) to optimise symptom management, promote adherence to medicines, support wellbeing and improve quality of life. Her research spans several clinical specialities including cancer, dementia, cardiac and respiratory disease and palliative/end of life care. She has led several multi-site supportive care and digital health studies in the UK and across Europe.

Publications

Understanding current needs and future expectations of informal caregivers for technology to support health and well-being : national survey study: Egan Kieren J, Clark Patricia, Deen Zahid, Paputa Dutu Carmen, Wilson Graham, McCann Lisa, Lennon Marilyn, Maguire Roma; JMIR Aging Vol 5 (2022); https://doi.org/10.2196/15413
Building a research roadmap for caregiver innovation : findings from a multi-stakeholder consultation and evaluation: Egan Kieren J, McMillan Kathryn A, Lennon Marilyn, McCann Lisa, Maguire Roma; International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health Vol 18 (2021); https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph182312291
A novel mobile app ("CareFit") to support informal caregivers to undertake regular physical activity from home during and beyond COVID-19 restrictions : co-design and prototype development study: Egan Kieren, Hodgson William, Dunlop Mark, Kirk Alison, Imperatore Gennaro, Maguire Roma; JMIR Formative Research Vol 5 (2021); https://doi.org/10.2196/27358
Effects of a brief e-learning resource on sexual attitudes and beliefs of healthcare professionals working in prostate cancer care : a pilot study: McCaughan Eilís M, Flannagan Carrie, Parahoo Kader, Bingham Sharon L, Brady Nuala, Connaghan John, Maguire Roma, Thompson Samantha, Jain Suneil, Kirby Michael, O’Connor Seán R; International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health Vol 18 (2021); https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph181910045
Efficacy, use, and acceptability of a web-based self-management intervention designed to maximize sexual well-being in men living with prostate cancer : single-arm experimental study: O'Connor Sean R, Flannagan Carrie, Parahoo Kader, Steele Mary, Thompson Samantha, Jain Suneil, Kirby Michael, Brady Nuala, Maguire Roma, Connaghan John, McCaughan Eilis M; Journal of Medical Internet Research Vol 23 (2021); https://doi.org/10.2196/21502
Real time remote symptom monitoring during chemotherapy for cancer : European multicentre randomised controlled trial (eSMART): Maguire Roma, McCann Lisa, Kotronoulas Grigorios, Kearney Nora, Ream Emma, Armes Jo, Patiraki Elisabeth, Furlong Eileen, Fox Patricia, Gaiger Alexander, McCrone Paul, Berg Geir, Miaskowski Christine, Cardone Antonella, Orr Dawn, Flowerday Adrian, Katsaragakis Stylianos, Darley Andrew, Lubowitzki Simone, Harris Jenny, Skene Simon, Miller Morven, Moore Margaret, Lewis Liane, DeSouza Nicosha, Donnan Peter T; BMJ Vol 374 (2021); https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.n1647

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Professional activities

Sensors (Journal): Guest editor; 15/7/2019
Pathways for Improvement in Health Delivery: Invited speaker; 3/5/2018

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Projects

Early Cancer Diagnostic Centres: Maguire, Roma (Principal Investigator) Fragkandrea Nixon, Ioanna (Co-investigator) van der Meer, Robert (Co-investigator) Egan, Kieren (Research Co-investigator); Tender Response through PCS; 22-Jan-2021 - 21-Jan-2023
Strathclyde COVID-19 Research Portfolio: Novel testing, digital health support and third sector collaboration for impact on social care: Bedford, Tim (Principal Investigator) Corrigan, Damion (Co-investigator) Dunlop, Mark (Co-investigator) Egan, Kieren (Co-investigator) Fleming, Leanne (Co-investigator) Flowers, Paul (Co-investigator) Grealy, Madeleine (Co-investigator) Hoskisson, Paul (Co-investigator) Hunter, Iain (Co-investigator) Janssen, Xanne (Co-investigator) Kirk, Alison (Co-investigator) Knifton, Lee (Co-investigator) Lenhart, Otto (Co-investigator) Maguire, Roma (Co-investigator) Morton, Alec (Co-investigator) Quinn, Neil (Co-investigator) Scott, Fraser (Co-investigator) Suckling, Colin (Co-investigator) Ward, Andrew (Co-investigator) Williams, Lynn (Co-investigator); 01-Jan-2020 - 16-Jan-2021
ADLIFE (H2020 SC1): Integrated personalized care for patients with advanced chronic diseases to improve health and quality of life: Maguire, Roma (Principal Investigator) McCann, Lisa (Co-investigator) Morton, Alec (Co-investigator); 01-Jan-2020 - 30-Jan-2024
"MY-CONNECTION FRIEND2, A multi-national project to empower people with dementia who live alone to increase community involvement through the development of an easy to use digital application Alzheimer's Society Exchange Fellowship: Egan, Kieren (Principal Investigator) Maguire, Roma (Co-investigator); 01-Jan-2019 - 31-Jan-2022
Connected Symptom Management for Patients & Carers: Innovative, integrated & connected end-of-life: Maguire, Roma (Principal Investigator) McCann, Lisa (Co-investigator) Miller, Morven (Co-investigator); 01-Jan-2019 - 31-Jan-2022
Social Innovation Programme for Health and Wellbeing: Burns, Henry (Principal Investigator) Maguire, Roma (Co-investigator) van der Meer, Robert (Co-investigator); 01-Jan-2019 - 31-Jan-2022

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