Dr Tina Cartwright
I am a health psychologist registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) and a Chartered Psychologist on the register of the British Psychological Society (BPS). I studied Psychology and Sociology at the University of Leeds and undertook my PhD at Oxford Brookes University. I lectured at the University of Bath before joining Psychology at the University of Westminster.
Much of my research has investigated the management of long-term conditions and understanding the patient experience. More recent work has focused on factors associated with wellbeing, with a particular interest in the role of yoga and meditation in facilitating health and wellbeing in patients and the wider population.
I was the Psychology Research Student Coordinator for a number of years and currently supervise a number PhD and Professional Doctorate students within the School of Social Sciences.
I am Course Leader for the MSc Health Psychology.
My research uses both qualitative and quantitative approaches to explore the ways in which people make sense of long-term conditions, make health care choices and evaluate their treatment. This research also involves assessing and evaluating current treatment provision in order to make recommendations for ways in which patient care and outcomes may be enhanced. Our research has included a range of patient groups, from children and adolescents with arthritis and haemoglobinopathies to older people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
My research also investigates factors affecting well-being throughout the lifespan, with a particular focus on wellbeing in men and young people. Current projects evaluate the impact of yoga and meditation on physical and psychological health in patients, school children and the wider population. We also recently conducted the first national survey exploring yoga practice in the UK. I have particular expertise in qualitative and mixed methods approaches.
Recent Funding:
Understanding the needs of those supporting students who self-harm: What can we do to help? Smyth, Mackenzie,& Cartwright. Sir Halley Stewart Trust. £69,180.
Yoga on social prescription in West London: a mixed methods evaluation. West London CCG, £73,400, Cartwright (PI) & Cheshire. Oct 2017-Nov 2019.
Evaluating the impact of an immersive disease simulation programme (‘In Their Shoes’) on pharmaceutical employees’ empathy and engagement. Halton. & Cartwright. Takeda Pharmaceuticals. £45,425.00. June 2017-2018.
Service Evaluation of Individualised Yoga Intervention (IYI). Colacao, Sodhi, Cartwright. London North West Healthcare Charitable Fund, Feb 2017-2018. £5,000.
University students who self-harm: what can we do to help? Mackenzie, Cartwright & Borrill, British Academy £9,000. March 2017-2018.
Generalising Successful Guidance Practice Across Modules: Increasing Students’ Effective Use Of Feedback. Snelgar, Cartwright, & Porter, 2010 – 11. Learning & Teaching Enhancement Fund, £5050.
Masculinity and identifying strategies for establishing positive mental wellbeing in later life, University of Westminster PhD Scholarship. Ridge, Cartwright & Knight, 2009 – 2012. £70,000.
Men, mindfulness & wellbeing. PhD scholarship (Institute of Wellbeing & Health). Ridge, Cartwright & Edginton, 2008 – 2011. £60,000.
Self-management in COPD patients attending Pulmonary Rehabilitation. Cartwright, Clow, & Evans, 2008–20011. Institute of Wellbeing & Health, London, £50,000.
Lived experiences of growing up with thalassemia major. Mufti, Towell, & Cartwright, 2006– 2010. Quinton Hogg Fellowship Award (PhD), £55,000.
