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Dr Liz Forbat |
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I
am a Reader in cancer and palliative care.
I co-direct the CCRC and lead the Families Children and Relationships
research programme. The
programme is informed by my clinical training and theories from family and
systemic psychotherapy. I am interested in the role that relationships play
in the experience of illness. We
know that cancer occurs in a complex web of relationships; it affects not
only the individual with the illness but their entire family. When cancer
occurs in a family, roles and relationships, no matter what that particular
family structure looks like, are affected.
This means the research moves beyond conceptualising
people as ‘carers’ and ‘patients’ to a relational and systemic model of
health. Email: elizabeth.forbat@stir.ac.uk Phone:
01786 466103 Follow
on Twitter: liz_forbat
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Research
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I
have an interest in families and ill health, palliative care (extending
beyond cancer to non-malignant conditions), and marginalisation, for example
through deprivation, ethnicity, or cognitive impairment. I
have expertise in qualitative methodologies, such as discourse analysis. I am
also interested in the involvement and engagement of people with cancer in
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Qualifications |
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BA Hons (Psychology) PG
Cert (Systemic Practice) MSc
(Family Therapy) PhD
(Psychology of care relationships) I am
registered with the UKCP as a psychotherapist (http://www.psychotherapy.org.uk) |
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Current
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2008 – present Cross
Party Group: Cancer. Scottish Parliament. •
2008 – present National
Cancer Research Institute: Teenagers and Young
Adults, Clinical Studies Group •
2009 – present Vice-Chair
of the Association of Family Therapy Scotland |
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Current
Teaching |
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Masters in Family Therapy, University of Strathclyde
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Responsibilities |
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CCRC co-director •
Families Children and Relationships research programme lead •
Co-lead for strategy for involvement of service users
in education and research, Department of Nursing, Midwifery and health |
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Journal
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· Forbat, L.,. McManus, E,. Haraldsdottir, E,. (2012; in press) The Implications of end-of-life care for the family: Findings from a qualitative study. Journal of Contemporary Family Therapy. · Forbat, L,. Place, M,. Kelly, D,. Hubbard, G,. Boyd, K,. Howie, K,. Leung, H. (in press) A cohort study reporting clinical risk factors and individual risk perceptions of prostate cancer: Implications for PSA testing. British Journal of Urology International. · Malcolm, C,. Hain, R,. Gibson, F,. Adams, S,. Anderson, G,. Forbat, L. (in press) Challenging symptoms in children with rare life-limiting conditions (LLCs): Findings from a prospective diary and interview study with families. Acta Paediatrica. ·
Forbat,
L,. White, I,. Marshall-Lucette, S,.
and Kelly, D (2012) Discussing the sexual consequences of treatment in radiotherapy and
urology consultations with couples affected by prostate cancer. British
Journal of Urology International. 109(1):98-103. ·
Hubbard, G, McLachlan, K, Forbat, L, Munday, D,. (2012)
Recognition by family members that relatives with neurodegenerative disease
are likely to die within a year: A meta-ethnography, Palliative Medicine. 26(2): 108-122. ·
Forbat, L (2011) Strengthening
the position of family therapy and systemic practice through methodology. Human Systems: The Journal of Therapy
Consultation and Training. 21(2): 293-294. ·
Malcolm, C,. Hain,
R,. Anderson, G,. Gibson,
F. Forbat, L (2011) Challenging
symptom profiles of life-limiting conditions in children: A survey of care
professionals and families. Palliative
Medicine. 25(4): 374-381. ·
Kidd L, Forbat L, Kochen M
and Kearney N (2010) The supportive care needs of
carers of people affected by cancer stationed in British Forces Germany.
European Journal of Cancer Care. 20(2):
212-219. ·
Hubbard, G,. Illingworth, N,. Rowa-Dewar, N,. Forbat, L, and Kearney, N. (2010) Treatment
decision making in cancer care: The role of the carer. Journal of Clinical
Nursing. 19 (13/14): 2023-2031. ·
Illingworth, N,. Forbat, L,. Hubbard, G,. Kearney, N.
(2010) The importance of relationships in the
experience of cancer: a re-working of the policy ideal of whole-systems
working. European Journal of Oncology Nursing. 14 (1): 23-28. ·
Cayless, S,. Forbat, L,. Illingworth, N,. Hubbard, G
and Kearney, N. (2010) Prostate cancer and biographical disruption. Supportive
Care in Cancer. 18(1): 11-19. ·
Forbat, L and McCann, L (2010) Adults with intellectual
disabilities affected by cancer: Critical challenges for the involvement
agenda. European Journal of Cancer Care.19(1):91-97. ·
Malcolm, C, Knighting, K,. Forbat,
L. and Kearney, N (2009) Future research topics for children’s hospice care
as identified and prioritised by key stakeholders: A Delphi study. Palliative
Medicine. 23 (5): 398–405. ·
Malcolm C, Knighting K, Forbat L, Kearney N. (2009). Prioritisation of future research topics for children’s
hospice care by its key stakeholders: a Delphi study. Palliative Medicine.
23(5):398-405. ·
Maguire, R,. Forbat, L,. Rowa-Dewar, N,. Kearney, N. (2009). ‘Quite an awkward situation to be
in’: Perceptions of patients, carers and health and social care professionals
of the supportive cancer care in British Forces Germany. Supportive care
in cancer. 17(10): 1269-1276. ·
Forbat, L,. Maguire, R,.
McCann, L,. Illingworth, N. and Kearney, N. (2009) The use of technology in cancer care: Applying Foucault’s
ideas to explore the changing dynamics of power in healthcare. Journal of
Advanced Nursing. 65(2): 306-315. ·
Forbat, L,. Hubbard, G. Kearney, N.
(2009) Patient and public involvement: models and muddles. Journal of
Clinical Nursing. 18 (18): 2547–2554 ·
Forbat, L,. Cayless, S,.
Knighting, K,. Kearney, N,.
and Cornwell, J. (2009) Engaging patients in health
care: An empirical study of the role of engagement on attitudes and action. Patient
Education and Counselling. 74 (1): 84-90 ·
Malcolm, C, Forbat, L,.
Knighting, K. and Kearney, N. (2008). Exploring the experiences and
perspectives of families, hospice staff and associated professionals to
identify future research priorities for children’s hospice care. Palliative
Medicine. 22(8):921-8. ·
Johnston, BM,. Forbat, L.
and Hubbard, G. (2008) Involving patients in cancer and palliative care
research. International Journal of Palliative Care Nursing 14(11): 478-482.
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Satge, D,. Forbat, L. and
Merrick, J. (2008) Editorial: Cancer in people with an intellectual
disability. Are we ready? International Journal of Disability and Human
Development. 7(4): 363-364. ·
Wrate, R. and Forbat, L. (2008) Introducing research
methods and reflexivity into family therapy. Journal of Family Therapy.
30(4): 517-528. ·
Hubbard, G. and Forbat, L. (2008) Agenda of
involvement and engagement. European Journal of Cancer Care, 17 (6):
516. ·
Forbat, L, McCann, L. and Hutchens, R. (2008). Editorial. Cancer and
people with learning disabilities: critical issues in theory,
practice and experience. British Journal of Learning Disabilities.
36(3): 147-148. ·
Forbat, L. and Wilkinson, H. (2008) Where
should people with dementia live? Using the views of service users to
inform models of care. British Journal of Learning Disabilities. 36(1): 6-12 ·
Forbat, L. (2006) Practitioner views on service user involvement
in mental health: Rhetoric and contradictions. Journal of Mental Health
Workforce Development. 1(3): 24-31. ·
Forbat, L. (2006) An analysis of key
principles in Valuing People: Implications for supporting people with
dementia. Journal of Intellectual disabilities.10(3):249-260. ·
Forbat, L. (2006) Valuing People: Hopes and dreams for the
future. British Journal of Learning Disabilities. 34(1): 20-27. ·
Forbat, L. & Atkinson, D. (2005). Advocacy in practice: The
troubled position of professionals. British Journal of Social Work. 35
(3): 321-335. ·
Forbat, L,. & Henderson, J. (2005)
'There's nothing erm too personal is there?': Theoretical and practical reflections on sharing
transcripts with respondents. Qualitative Health Research. 15(8): 1114-1128. ·
Forbat, L. & Service, K (2005). Who cares? Contextual layers
in end of life care for people with Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia.
Dementia: The International Journal of Social Research and Practice. 4(3):
413-431. ·
Forbat, L. (2004) The care and abuse of minoritised ethnic groups: The role of statutory
services. Critical Social Policy. 24(3): 312-331. ·
Forbat, L. (2003) Concepts and understandings of dementia by
‘gatekeepers’ and minority ethnic ‘service users’. Journal of Health
Psychology, 8(5): 645-655. ·
Forbat, L. (2003) Relationship difficulties in dementia care: A
discursive analysis of two women’s accounts. Dementia: The International
Journal of Social Research and Practice. 2(1) 67-84. ·
Forbat, L,. & Henderson, J. (2003)
Stuck in the middle with you: The ethics of research qualitative research
with two people in an intimate relationship. Qualitative Health Research. 13
(10): 1453-1462. ·
Forbat, L (2002) “Tinged with Bitterness”: Re-presenting stress
in family care. Disability and Society.17 (7), 759-768. ·
Henderson, J,. and
Forbat, L. (2002) Relationship based social policy: Personal and
policy constructions of care. Critical Social Policy. 22(4): 665-683. |
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Hadjiconstantinou, M,. and
Forbat, L. (2012) Understanding
and securing ethical permissions to conduct paediatric research across the
UK. Nursing Children and Young People. 24(1):
22-25. ·
Forbat, L (2011)
Editorial: The ripple effect in community nursing. British Journal of Community Nursing. 16(5): 161. · Forbat, L (2008) Patient involvement: Making it work. Health Service Journal. January 11th. · Forbat, L (2006) Representations of older people with a learning difficulty. Pp43-62. In R. Jones and J. Percival (eds) Language and later life: Issues, methods and representations. London: Centre for Policy on Ageing. · Forbat, L. (2005) Matter of Discourse. Community Care. · Forbat, L (2004) Listening to carers talking about the subjects of continence and toileting Nursing Times. 100 (2): 46. · Forbat, L. and Nar, S (2003) Dementia’s Cultural Challenge. Community Care. · Forbat, L,. & James, M. (2002). What psychologists do to each other. Clinical Psychology, 10 (February): 35-37. |
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· Forbat, L, Hubbard, G, Kearney, N, (2009) Better Cancer Care: A systemic approach to practice. Edinburgh: Dunedin Press. · Forbat, L (2005) Talking about care: Two sides to the story. Bristol: The Policy Press. · Malone, C,. Forbat, L,. Robb, M and Seden, J (eds) (2005) Relating experience: Stories from health and social care. London: Routledge. |
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· Forbat, L (2008) Social policy and relationship centred dementia nursing. In T. Adams (ed) Dementia Care Nursing. Basingstoke: Palgrave/Macmillan. Pp, 227-242. · Forbat, L. (2005) The physical context of care. In C. Malone, L. Forbat, M. Robb and J. Seden (2005). Relating experience: Stories from health and social care. London: Routledge. Pp115-7. · Forbat, L. and Henderson, J (2003) The professionalization of informal carers? In C. Davies (ed). The future health workforce. London: Palgrave. Pp49-67. |
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Place, M,. Kelly, D,. Hubbard, G,. Boyd, K,. Winslow, F,. Leung, H,. Howie, K,. Forbat, L. (2011)
Prostate cancer: Exploring the reasons for timing of presentation and
diagnosis. University of Stirling. · Forbat, L,. Haraldsdottir, E,. and McManus, E. (2010) Evaluating family support needs of people using Strathcarron Hospice services. University of Stirling. · Hadjiconstantinou, M,. Watson, J,. Hobbs, N,. Hubbard, G. and Forbat, L. (2010) Evaluation of the Macmillan Cancer Information & Support Service in Easterhouse, Glasgow. University of Stirling. · Watson, J,. Hadjiconstantinou, M,. Hobbs, N,. Hubbard, G. and Forbat, L. (2010) Evaluation of the Macmillan Cancer Information & Support Service in West Lothian. University of Stirling. · Kidd, L,. Forbat, L,. Wilson, M and Kearney, N (2008) Needs of Carers of People Affected by Cancer & Information Needs of People Affected by Cancer. University of Stirling. · Forbat, L. and McCann, L. (2008) People with cancer and an intellectual disability: an international issue with local significance. Cancer Care Research Centre, University of Stirling and COPA, Queen Margaret University. · Forbat et al. (2007) Evidence of impact of the Cancer Care Research Centre’s Developing cancer services: Patient and carer experiences project. University of Stirling. · Kearney, N,. Hubbard, G,. Forbat, L,. Knighting, K (2007) Developing Cancer Services: Patient and Carer Experiences. University of Stirling. · Knighting, K,. Forbat, L,. Cayless, S,. Kearney, N (2007) Enabling Change: Using Patient Experience as a driver for service improvement. University of Stirling. · Hubbard G. Knighting K. Rowa-Dewar, N Forbat, L. Illingworth, Wilson, Kearney, N. (2007) Peoples Experience of Cancer within the First Year Following Diagnosis. University of Stirling · Malcolm, C,. Knighting, K,. Forbat, L and Kearney, N. (2007) An Assessment to Identify the Future Priorities for the Children’s Hospice Association Scotland. University of Stirling. · Knighting, K,. McCann, L,. Forbat, L and Kearney, N (2007) An Evaluation of the Rachel House at Home Service for the Children’s Hospice Association Scotland. University of Stirling. · McCann, L. and Forbat, L (2007) Older people with learning disabilities affected by cancer: Involvement and engagement work to inform a research agenda. University of Stirling. · Bondi, L,. Forbat, L,. Gallagher, M,. Plows, V and Prior, S (2006) Evaluation of the Youth Counselling Service, Airdrie Local Health Care Co-Operative. University of Edinburgh. · Forbat, L (2003) Culturally situated accounts of dementia care. Open University: Milton Keynes. · Atkinson, D and Forbat, L (2003) A review of independent advocacy services in Nottinghamshire. Open University. · Forbat, L (2002) Identifying Minority Ethnic Carers and their needs in Bedford. Bedfordshire NHS: Bedford. Recent research grants |
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Title: Psychosexual
support following prostate cancer surgery: Feasibility and outcomes of a
couple-based intervention. Funder: Prostate
Action Grant-holders: Liz Forbat (PI), Danny Kelly,
Prasad Bollina. Title: Review and
Analysis of Department of Health £30M Funding Programme for Children’s Palliative
Care. Funder: ACT (Association of Children’s Hospices)
Grant-holders: Liz Forbat (PI) Title:
A review of
candidate instruments to assess unmet healthcare and psychosocial needs in
long term survivors of Teenage and Young Adult onset cancers Title: The symptom profile and experience
of children with rare life-limiting conditions: perspectives of their
families and key health professionals Sponsor: Children’s Hospice Association
Scotland Grant-holders:
Liz Forbat (PI), Cari Malcolm, Faith Gibson, Richard
Hain, Yvonne Wengstrom Title: Carers as co-researchers Sponsor: NHS Lanarkshire Grant-holders:
Liz Forbat, Helen Alexander, Gill Hubbard Title: Cancer as a catalyst for
change? Extent and predictors of health behavioural change following colorectal
diagnosis of patients and their families Sponsor:
Chief
Scientist Office Grant-holders:
Gill
Hubbard, and David Morrison, (co-PI), with Paul Boyle, Alastair Brown,
Anna Campbell, Neil Campbell, Bob Diament, Liz
Forbat, Lindsey Masson, Ronan O’Carroll, Terry O’Kelly, Bob Steele, Kevin
Stein, John Wilson. Title: Family experiences as
prognostic indicators: an evaluation of the Haven’s Support Service Sponsor: Lanarkshire NHS Grant-holders: Liz Forbat (PI) with Gill
Hubbard Title: Advanced prostate cancer:
Exploring the reasons for late presentation and diagnosis. Sponsor: Prostate Cancer Charity. Grantholders:
with
Liz Forbat (PI), Prof Daniel Kelly, Prof Hing Leung Title: Identifying family support needs of
people using hospice services Sponsor: Strathcarron Hospice. Grantholders:
Liz Forbat (PI) Title: An exploration of parents’ and
professionals’ roles in sharing illness and treatment information with
children who have cancer Sponsor: Dimbleby Cancer Care
Research Fund. Grantholders: Gibson F, Aldiss S, Forbat L, Goulden N, Macintyre G, and Horstman M). Title: Experiences of living with and
beyond cancer in Scotland Sponsor:
Macmillan
Cancer Support Grant-holders:
Gill
Hubbard (PI) with Liz Forbat
and Ann Muir Title: Older people with
learning disabilities affected by cancer, advisory group work Sponsor:
Queen
Margaret University Grant-holders:
Liz Forbat (PI) Title: Identification of
research priorities for CHAS and Evaluation of Rachel House at Home service. Sponsor:
Children’s
Hospice Association of Scotland, Grant-holders: Knighting, K,. Forbat, L.
Kearney, N. and Malcolm, C. |
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