Dr Julia Hiscock
Research Development Advisor (HCRW); Research Fellow
Qualifications
- PhD
University of Manchester, 2013 - MSc
London School of Economics, - BA
University of Durham,
Publications
2024
- PublishedHidden systems in primary care cancer detection: an embedded qualitative intervention development study
Hiscock, J., Law, R.-J., Brain, K., Smidts, S., Nafees, S., Williams, N., Rose , J., Lewis, R., Roberts, J., Hendry, A., Neal, R. & Wilkinson, C., Aug 2024, In: British Journal of General Practice. 74, 745, p. e544-e551
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - E-pub ahead of print‘ThinkCancer!’ – Randomised feasibility trial of a novel practice-based early cancer diagnosis intervention
Disbeschl, S., Hendry, A., Surgey, A., Walker, D., Goulden, N., Anthony, B., Neal, R., Williams, N., Hoare, Z., Hiscock, J., Edwards, R. T., Lewis, R. & Wilkinson, C., 3 May 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: BJGP open.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2023
- PublishedEarlier cancer diagnosis in primary care: a feasibility economic analysis of ThinkCancer!
Anthony, B., Disbeschl, S., Goulden, N., Hendry, A., Hiscock, J., Hoare, Z., Roberts, J., Rose , J., Surgey, A., Williams, N., Walker, D., Neal, R., Wilkinson, C. & Edwards, R. T., Mar 2023, In: BJGP open. 7, 1, 130.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2022
- PublishedThe intricacy of interactions: qualitative exploration of prefernces and perceptions of advance care planning among healthcare professionals, patients and those close to them
Hendry, A., Hiscock, J. & Poolman, M., Dec 2022, In: Palliative Care and Social Practice . 16, 9 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - PublishedThe juxtaposition of the natural and the medical perspectives in noisy breathing at the end of life
Hendry, A., Hiscock, J., Evans, E., Pottie, J., Wilkinson, C. & Poolman, M., 2 Feb 2022, In: International Journal of Palliative Nursing. 28, 2, p. 72-79 8 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2021
- PublishedPromoting physical activity and physical function in people with long-term conditions by primary care: the Function First realist synthesis with co-design
Law, B., Langley, J., Hall, B., Burton, C., Hiscock, J., Williams, L., Morrison, V., Lemmey, A., Gallanders, J., Lovell-Smith, C., Cooney, J. & Williams, N., Sept 2021, NIHR Journals Library. 134 p. (NIHR Monograph Series; vol. HS&DR Reference: 17/45/22 )
Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report › peer-review - PublishedProtocol for a feasibility study incorporating a randomised pilot trial with an embedded process evaluation and feasibility economic analysis of ThinkCancer!: a primary care intervention to expedite cancer diagnosis in Wales
Disbeschl, S., Surgey, A., Roberts, J. L., Hendry, A., Lewis, R., Goulden, N., Hoare, Z., Williams, N., Anthony, B. F., Edwards, R. T., Law, R.-J., Hiscock, J., Carson-Stevens, A., Neal, R. D. & Wilkinson, C., 2021, In: Pilot and Feasibility Studies. 7, 1, 100.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2020
- Published'Function First - Be Active, Stay Independent' - Promoting physical activity and physical function in people with long-term conditions by primary care: A protocol for a realist synthesis with embedded co-production and co-design.
Law, R.-J., Williams, L., Langley, J., Burton, C., Hall, B., Hiscock, J., Morrison, V., Lemmey, A., Partridge, R., Lovell-Smith, C., Gallanders, J. & Williams, N., 9 Feb 2020, In: BMJ Open. 10, 2, e035686.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - PublishedCarer administration of as-needed sub-cutaneous medication for breakthrough symptoms in people dying at home: the CARiAD feasibility RCT
Poolman, M., Roberts, J., Wright, S., Hendry, A., Goulden, N., Holmes, E., Byrne, A., Perkins, P., Hoare, Z., Nelson, A., Hiscock, J., Hughes, D., O'Connor, J., Foster, B., Reymond, L., Healy, S., Lewis, P., Wee, B., Johnstone, R. P., Roberts, R., Parkinson, A., Roberts, S. & Wilkinson, C., 2 Jun 2020, In: Health Technology Assessment. 24, 25, 150 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - PublishedDying at home of cancer: whose needs are being met? The experience of family carers and healthcare professionals (a multiperspective qualitative study)
Pottle, J., Hiscock, J., Neal, R. D. & Poolman, M., Mar 2020, In: BMJ Supportive and Palliative Care. 10, 1, e6.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - PublishedThe development of the Primary Care Clusters Multi-dimensional Assessment (PCCMA): a mixed-methods study
Stanciu, M., Law, R.-J., Myers, P., Parsonage, R., Hiscock, J., Williams, N. & Wilkinson, C., Feb 2020, In: Health Policy. 124, 2, p. 152-163
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2019
- PublishedA lifestyle management programme focused on exercise, diet and physiotherapy support for patients with hip or knee osteoarthritis and a body mass index over 35: a qualitative study
Law, R.-J., Nafees, S., Hiscock, J., Wynne, C. & Williams, N., Mar 2019, In: Musculoskeletal Care. 17, 1, p. 145-151
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - PublishedCARer-ADministration of as-needed subcutaneous medication for breakthrough symptoms in homebased dying patients (CARiAD): study protocol for a UK-based open randomised pilot trial
Poolman, M., Roberts, J., Byrne, A., Perkins, P., Hoare, Z., Nelson, A., Hiscock, J., Hughes, D., Foster, B., O'Connor, J., Reymond, L., Healy, S., Roberts, R., Wee, B., Lewis, P., Johnstone, R., Roberts, S., Holmes, E., Wright, S., Hendry, A. & Wilkinson, C., 7 Feb 2019, In: Trials. 20, 1, 16 p., 105.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - PublishedEngaging high-risk groups in early lung cancer diagnosis: a qualitative study of symptom presentation and intervention preferences among the UK’s most deprived communities
McCutchan, G., Hiscock, J., Hood, K., Murchie, P., Neal, R., Newton, G., Thomas, S., Thomas, A. M. & Brain, K., 22 May 2019, In: BMJ Open. 9, 5, p. e025902 e025902.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - PublishedGeneral medical services by non-medical health professionals: a systematic quantitative review of economic evaluations in primary care
Anthony, B. F., Surgey, A., Hiscock, J., Williams, N. H. & Charles, J. M., 1 May 2019, In: British Journal of General Practice. 69, 682, p. e304-e313
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - PublishedPercutaneous venting gastrostomy/gastrojejunostomy for malignant bowel obstruction: a qualitative study
Singh Curry, R., Evans, E., Raftery, A.-M., Hiscock, J. & Poolman, M., 3 Dec 2019, In: BMJ Supportive and Palliative Care. 9, 4, p. 381-388
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - PublishedTrial of personalised care after treatment – Prostate cancer: A randomised feasibility trial of a nurse-led psycho-educational intervention
Stanciu, M. A., Morris, C., Makin, M., Watson, E., Bulger, J., Evans, R., Hiscock, J., Hoare, Z., Edwards, R. T., Neal, R. D., Yeo, S. T. & Wilkinson, C., 31 Mar 2019, In: European Journal of Cancer Care. 28, 2, e12966.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2018
- PublishedDevelopment of an intervention to expedite cancer diagnosis through primary care: a protocol
Stanciu, M. A., Law, R.-J., Nafees, S., Hendry, M., Yeo, S. T., Hiscock, J., Lewis, R., Edwards, R., Williams, N., Brain, K., Brocklehurst, P., Carson-Stevens, A., Dolwani, S., Emery, J., Hamilton, W., Hoare, Z., Lyratzopoulos, G., Rubin, G., Smits, S., Vedsted, P., Walter, F., Wilkinson, C. & Neal, R., Oct 2018, In: British Journal of General Practice. 2, 3, bjgpopen18X101595.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2017
- PublishedCarer-administration of as-needed sub-cutaneous medication for breakthrough symptoms in homebased dying patients: a UK study (CARIAD)
Wilkinson, C., Poolman, M., Roberts, J., Wee, B., Hiscock, J., Hughes, D., Nelson, A., Perkins, P., Johnstone, R. P., Reymond, E., Foster, B., O'Connor, J., Jones, S., Hoare, Z., Roberts, R., Byrne, A., Healy, S. & Lewis, P., 1 Sept 2017.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review - PublishedCompassionate communities in North Wales: A service evaluation
Watt, B., Hiscock, J., Poolman, M. & Livingstone, T., 1 Sept 2017.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review - PublishedPatient perspectives on delays in diagnosis and treatment of cancer: A qualitative analysis of free-text data
Parsonage, R. K., Hiscock, J., Law, R.-J. & Neal, R. D., 31 Jan 2017, In: British Journal of General Practice. 67, 654, p. e49-e56
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - PublishedPercutaneous Venting Gastrostomy in the Management of Malignant Bowel Obstruction: A Qualitative Study Exploring Patients’ Experiences: Oral Presentation No. FC05
Singh Curry, R., Evans, E., Poolman, M. & Hiscock, J., May 2017.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Other › peer-review - PublishedTalking about human papillomavirus and cancer: development of consultation guides through lay and professional stakeholder coproduction using qualitative, quantitative and secondary data
Hendry, M., Pasterfield, D., Gollins, S., Adams, R., Adams, M., Fiander, A., Robling, M., Campbell, C., Bekkers, M.-J., Hiscock, J., Nafees, S., Rose, J., Stanley, M., Williams, O., Mkain, M. & Wilkinson, C., Jun 2017, In: BMJ Open. 7, 6, e015413.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2016
- PublishedTalking about human papillomavirus and cancer: Protocol for a patient-centred study to develop scripted consultations
Hendry, M., Pasterfield, D., Adams, R., Evans, M., Fiander, A., Robling, M., Campbell, C., Makin, M., Gollins, S., Hiscock, J., Nafees, S., Bekkers, M., Rose, J., Williams, O., Stanley, M. & Wilkinson, C. E., 25 Apr 2016, In: BMJ Open.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2015
- PublishedA pilot randomised controlled trial of personalised care after treatment for prostate cancer (TOPCAT-P): nurse-led holistic-needs assessment and individualised psychoeducational intervention: study protocol
Evans, R. J., Hoare, Z. S., Wilkinson, C. E., Stanciu, M. A., Makin, M., Watson, E., Bulger, J., Evans, R., Hiscock, J., Hoare, Z., Edwards, R. T., Neal, R. D. & Wilkinson, C., 25 Jun 2015, In: BMJ Open. 5, 6
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - Published‘Carrying on the way we are, is becoming shambolic’ – An interview study with prostate cancer specialists about their usual practice of follow-up
Stanciu, M. A., Bulger, J. K., Hiscock, J., Neal, R. D., Stanciu, A., Makin, M. & Wilkinson, C., 2 Jun 2015, In: Journal of Clinical Urology. 8, 4, p. 240-245
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Activities
2022
- BU-IIA Funded Project: CARiAD Intervention
The aim of the activities outlined in this proposal is to accelerate the impact of the intervention as studied in the NIHR- funded CARIAD feasibility trial and subsequently implemented in clinical practice. The acceleration of the impact of carer-administration supported by this funding will be strengthened by the established external partnerships with BCUHB, Helix Centre (Imperial College London) and the national (UK) Community of Practice (CoP) (co-facilitated by MP). It will support the building of new collaborations and partnerships, including with patients and carers, policy makers, health care organisations and academic institutions. Activities will focus on IT support for the already established CoP (national network of HCPs), creating a social media presence for the intervention and working towards a national database/registry of important outcomes.
Funding awarded through the Bangor University Innovation and Impact Award (Research Wales Innovation Funding). Value = £50,000
1 Apr 2022 – 31 Mar 2023
Activity: Other (Contributor)
2020
- Health PhD Studentship Award, Health and Care Research Wales
To review applications to the Health and Care Research Wales Health PhD Studentship call.
21 Apr 2020 →
Activity: Types of External academic engagement - Membership of peer review panel or committee (Member) - The Advisory Committee on Clinical Excellence Awards (ACCEA)
The Advisory Committee on Clinical Excellence Awards (ACCEA) is a UK government committee which advises health ministers on the presentation of clinical excellence awards to consultants working in the NHS.
3 Mar 2020 →
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Activity: Types of Business and Community - Membership of public/government advisory/policy group or panel (Member)
2019
- NIHR Primary Care Incubator Steering Committee
NIHR Primary Care Incubator Steering Committee has been set up by NIHR to build research capacity in primary care.
24 Sep 2019 →
Activity: Types of Business and Community - Membership of public/government advisory/policy group or panel (Member) - Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) Scientific Foundation Board
The Scientific Foundation Board (SFB) is a charitable funding body of the College. It awards grants for research projects whose findings will be of direct relevance to the care of patients in the general practice setting. Board members review, discuss and agree on applications for grant funding.
8 Jul 2019 →
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Activity: Types of External academic engagement - Membership of peer review panel or committee (Member) - The John Fry Award Panel, Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP)/Society of Academic Primary Care (SAPC)
The John Fry Award is an annual award by the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP), in consultation with the Society of Academic Primary Care (SAPC). Panel members review and score all applications and agree on the award decision.
11 Mar 2019 →
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Activity: Types of External academic engagement - Contribution to the work of national or international committees and working groups (Member)
2018
- North West Cancer Research (NWCR) Project Advisory Group Committee Member
I am a member of two NWCR Project Advisory Group Committees. These are grant review panels, to review and vote on the scientific merit of the submitted proposals and make recommendations for funding.
16 Oct 2018 →
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Activity: Types of External academic engagement - Membership of peer review panel or committee (Member) - Society of Academic Primary Care (SAPC) (External organisation)
The SAPC works to advance primary care through education and research. The executive committee lead this work.
As part of this, I am also co- lead for the PHoCuS (primary care scientist) group within SAPC for members who do not come from a medically qualified background. I co-lead this team of PHoCuS members developing a range of support for SAPC members.
1 Jan 2018 →
Links:
- https://sapc.ac.uk/profile/dr-julia-hiscock
- https://sapc.ac.uk/article/primary-health-care-scientists-phocus
2017
- Health and Care Research Wales NHS Research Time Award Panel
The role of panel member involves; each panel member to review and score all submitted applications in advance of the meeting, and then attend a one day panel meeting to discuss panel scores and reach consensus. The panel will make funding recommendations to the Director of Health and Care Research Wales, who also chairs the panel.
27 Jun 2017 →
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Activity: Types of External academic engagement - Membership of peer review panel or committee (Member)
Projects
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HCRW Research Development Advisor
01/05/2023 – 15/04/2025 (Active)
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01/01/2021 – 28/02/2026 (Active)
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TIC-TOC: Targeted Intensive Community-based campaign To Optimise Cancer awareness
01/11/2020 – 30/10/2023 (Finished)
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Exploring the views of Advanced Care Planning (ACP) components
01/07/2019 – 28/02/2021 (Finished)
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Understanding Advance Care Planning in North Wales: A mixed-method study
01/08/2018 – 01/08/2019 (Finished)
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Empowering high risk, harder to reach groups to engage with lung cancer awareness and timely symptom
01/10/2016 – 31/03/2018 (Finished)
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The provision of general medical services by non-medical health professionals
01/10/2016 – 08/08/2024 (Finished)
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Why do some smokers delay, or avoid, presenting symptoms to their GP?
01/01/2015 – 30/06/2024 (Finished)