Research output per year
Research output per year
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Research interests
New Ageing Populations; those born with serious health conditions who did not historically survive childhood, and those developing previously life-limiting conditions in early or mid-life who now routinely reach mid-to-late adult life; sociology of health and illness; the social effects and management of chronic illness; treatment decision making; end of life care; research ethics.
Research interests (short)
New Ageing Populations; palliative and supportive care; sociology of health and illness.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Accomplishing professional jurisdiction in intensive care: An ethnographic study of three units
Xyrichis, A., Lowton, K. & Rafferty, A. M., May 2017, In: Social Science & Medicine. 181, p. 102-111 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Using Experience-based Co-design with older patients, their families and staff to improve palliative care experiences in the Emergency Department: A reflective critique on the process and outcomes
Blackwell, R. W. N., Lowton, K., Robert, G., Grudzen, C. & Grocott, P., 31 Mar 2017, In: International Journal of Nursing Studies. 68, p. 83-94 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile74 Citations (Scopus)482 Downloads (Pure) -
Community support needs of adults with autism in mid and later life
D'Astous, V. A., Glaser, K. F. & Lowton, K., 2016, Autism Spectrum Disorder in Mid and Later Life.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Constructing embodied identity in a 'new' ageing population: A qualitative study of the pioneer cohort of childhood liver transplant recipients in the UK
Lowton, K., Hiley, C. & Higgs, P., 11 Nov 2016, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Social Science & Medicine.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Do those over 80 years of age seek more or less medical help? A qualitative study of health and illness beliefs and behaviour of the oldest old
Elias, T. & Lowton, K., Sept 2014, In: Sociology of Health and Illness. 36, 7, p. 970-985 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
14 Citations (Scopus)
Projects
- 18 Finished
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Why do older women tend to be diagnosed with more advanced stage of breast cancer?
Forbes, L., Burgess, C., Holmberg, L., Lowton, K., Møller, H. & Purushotham, A.
1/09/2015 → 31/08/2019
Project: Research
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Why do older women present with advanced breast cancer?
Forbes, L., Holmberg, L., Lowton, K. & Møller, H.
1/01/2015 → 31/12/2019
Project: Research
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Exploring how older adults decide when and how to consult with potential symptoms of lung cancer: a mixed methods study to inform interventions promoting earlier presentation of lung cancer amongst older people
Forbes, L., Lowton, K., Purushotham, A. & academic, A.
1/10/2014 → 30/09/2019
Project: Research
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Planning for the future: the support and service needs for adults with ASD post parental care
Glaser, K., D'Astous, V. & Lowton, K.
1/07/2014 → 31/12/2015
Project: Research
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Planning for the future: the support and service needs for adults with ASD post parental care
Glaser, K., D'Astous, V. & Lowton, K.
1/06/2014 → 31/05/2016
Project: Research
Activities
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Lowton K. Brave new worlds: Parents’ experiences of caring for children with cystic fibrosis into adulthood. ISA World Congress of Sociology, Durban, South Africa,
Karen Lowton (Speaker)
Jul 2006 → …Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
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Blurring the boundary between voluntary participation in biomedical research and user involvement in health service development: the case of cystic fibrosis. Volunteers in Biomedical Research: Social Science Perspectives. Wellcome Workshop, Department of Science and Technology Studies, University College London,
Karen Lowton (Invited speaker)
Jun 2006 → …Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
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Living with Loss conference: Supporting children and teenagers adjusting to loss: Life with cystic fibrosis. St Richards Hospital, Chichester,
Karen Lowton (Invited speaker)
Oct 2004 → …Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
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British Sociological Association Medical Sociology Group Conference, York University,. Ali S, Sykes N, Hall E, Buchan J, Lowton K, Emmitt K
Karen Lowton (Speaker)
Sept 2004 → …Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
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The prevalence of MRSA in a hospice. Palliative Care Congress, Sheffield,
Karen Lowton (Speaker)
2004 → …Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference