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Biography
25 | PhD Thesis: Everyday use of Voice Activated Technology as a speech maintenance facilitator for People with Parkinson's.
Education/Academic qualification
Master, Autism Spectrum Disorders , Queens University Belfast
2022 → 2023
Award Date: 1 Sept 2024
Bachelor, BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy
2019 → 2022
Award Date: 4 Jul 2022
External positions
Supporting Author - Parkinson's Clinical Guidelines, Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
9 May 2024 → 2026
UK Research Participation Steering Group Member, Parkinson's UK
2022 → …
Volunteer SLT, Speak Up Speak Out, Parkinson's UK
2021 → …
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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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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"Alexa, can you help me speak more clearly?"
Mills, J., Duffy, O., Kernohan, W. G. & Pedlow, K., 13 May 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
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Voice-Assisted Technology for People With Parkinson's Disease Experiencing Speech and Voice Difficulties: Co-Designing Solutions Using Design Thinking
Mills, J., Kernohan, G., Pedlow, K. & Duffy, O., 4 Feb 2026, In: JMIR Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies. 13, p. 1-19 19 p., e84364 .Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exploring Speech and Language Therapist perspectives of Voice Assisted Technology as a tool for dysarthria: A Qualitative Study (Preprint)
Mills, J., Duffy, O., Pedlow, K. & Kernohan, G., 27 Mar 2025, (Published online) JMIR Publications.Research output: Working paper › Preprint
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Exploring speech and language therapists' perceptions of smart speakers as a tool for improving speech and voice
Mills, J., 5 Jun 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
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Exploring Speech and Language Therapists’ Perspectives of Voice-Assisted Technology as a Tool for Dysarthria: Qualitative Study
Mills, J., Duffy, O., Pedlow, K. & Kernohan, W. G., 2 Sept 2025, In: JMIR Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies. 12, p. 1-18 18 p., e75044.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prizes
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Best Poster Ulster University PhD Festival for Inspiring Creativity and Innovation
Mills, J. (Recipient), 5 Jun 2025
Prize
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Shortlisted for Parkinson's Excellence Network Award: person centred research
Mills, J. (Recipient), Duffy, O. (Recipient), Pedlow, K. (Recipient) & Kernohan, G. (Recipient), 15 Oct 2025
Prize
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“Alexa, can you help me to speak more clearly?”
Mills, J. (Speaker)
22 Oct 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Parkinson's UK Excellence Network - How to signpost service users to research
Mills, J. (Speaker)
9 Oct 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Smart speakers as a tool for speech difficulties in Parkinson's Disease and related conditions: a scoping review
Mills, J. (Speaker)
10 May 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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How to communicate research opportunities? RCSLT Parkinson's Clinical Excellence Network
Mills, J. (Speaker)
24 Apr 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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"Alexa, can you help me speak more clearly?"
Mills, J. (Speaker)
18 Apr 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
Press/Media
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Speech and Language Therapists perspectives of Virtual Reality as a clinical tool for autism: a cross-sectional survey
3/10/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Get smart: Therapeutic uses of smart speakers in speech and language therapy
Mills, J., Duffy, O., Pedlow, K. & Kernohan, G.
30/09/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research