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Dr Lynn Dunwoody is an HCPC registered Health Psychologist and a Chartered Psychologist with the BPS. Lynn’s research is health psychology focused in the areas of adversarial growth, CBT and quality of life in relation to cancer; physical activity and rehabilitation, cancer and palliative care, psychosocial interventions and physical activity in community dwelling adults, specifically in the menopause, the psychological and physical benefits of walking and being a volunteer community walk leader.
Lynn completed her PhD at Ulster University with Dr Heinz Tittmar, in 1994. After studying acupuncture and homoeopathy, she worked in clinical practice for 15 years in a private clinic. Dr Dunwoody joined Ulster as a lecturer in health psychology in 1996, before moving to the School of Health Sciences in 2002 to teach allied health professional students and returned to the School of Psychology in 2010.
External positions
Chair Partnership and Accreditation Committee, British Psychological Society
2015 → …
Membership of Programmatic Review Panel for Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Psychology; Higher Diploma in Arts in Psychology, Dublin Business School
Feb 2014 → Apr 2014
CPD Assessor, Health and Care Professions Council
2013 → …
Chief Assessor Qualification In Health Psychology, British Psychological Society
2012 → …
Registration Assessor, Health and Care Professions Council
2011 → …
Chair Division of Health Psychology Training Committee, British Psychological Society
Sept 2010 → Sept 2018
Visitor, Health and Care Professions Council
2009 → …
External Examiner for the Essential Certificate in Palliative Care for Allied Health Professionals, Northern Ireland Hospice Care
2007 → 2013
Assessor BPS Qualification in Health Psychology (Stage 2), British Psychological Society
2006 → 2011
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 -
SDG 4 Quality Education
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Healthcare professionals understanding, perceptions and experiences of head and neck lymphoedema to promote self-management for patients following completion of head and neck cancer treatment: a qualitative study
Mullan, L. J., Blackburn, N. E., Gracey, J., Dunwoody, L., Lorimer, J. & Semple, C. J., 16 Jul 2025, (Published online) In: Journal of Cancer Survivorship. p. 1-13 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Management of fatigue in gynaecological cancer: A feasibility study of an app-based exercise and mindfulness intervention
McCloy, K., Hughes, C., Dunwoody, L., Marley, J., Cleland, I., Cruciani, F. & Gracey, J., 31 Aug 2025, In: Gynecologic Oncology Reports. 60, p. 1-8 8 p., 101807.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Patients understanding, perceptions and experiences of head and neck lymphoedema management following treatment for head and neck cancer: a qualitative study
Mullan, L. J., Blackburn, N. E., Gracey, J., Dunwoody, L., Lorimer, J. & Semple, C. J., 1 Jul 2025, In: Supportive Care in Cancer. 33, 7, p. 1-13 13 p., 625.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Women's experiences of living with chronic pain: A qualitative meta‐synthesis
Biring, S., Burton, A. E., Dunwoody, L. & Kevern, P., 30 Nov 2025, In: British Journal of Health Psychology. 30, 4, p. 1-51 51 p., e70023.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Psychometric properties of the Sexual Attitudes and Beliefs Scale (SABS-C8) for health professionals in cancer care settings
Bingham, S. L., Semple, C. J., O’connor, S. R. & Dunwoody, L., 1 Dec 2024, In: Measurement and Evaluations in Cancer Care. 2, 100006.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Patients Understanding, Perceptions and Experiences of Head and Neck Lymphoedema Management Post-Treatment for Head and Neck Cancer
Mullan, L. (Contributor), Blackburn, N. (Contributor), Gracey, J. (Contributor), Dunwoody, L. (Contributor), Lorimer, J. (Contributor) & Semple, C. (Speaker)
12 Apr 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Poster presentation
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Understanding, perceptions and experiences of head and neck lymphoedema management for patients following treatment for HNC: a qualitative study
Mullan, L. (Speaker), Blackburn, N. (Contributor), Dunwoody, L. (Contributor), Gracey, J. (Contributor), Semple, C. (Contributor) & Semple, C. (Contributor)
27 May 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Understanding, perceptions and experiences of head and neck lymphoedema management for patients following treatment for HNC: a qualitative study.
Semple, C. (Speaker), Blackburn, N. (Contributor), Dunwoody, L. (Contributor), Lorimer, J. (Contributor), Gracey, J. (Contributor) & Mullan, L. (Contributor)
26 Jun 2025 → 29 Jun 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Patients understanding, perceptions and experience of head and neck lymphoedema management for treatment for head and neck cancer: a qualitative study
Mullan, L. (Contributor), Blackburn, N. (Contributor), Dunwoody, L. (Contributor), Gracey, J. (Contributor), Lorimer, J. (Contributor) & Semple, C. (Speaker)
16 Jul 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Evaluating the effects of lymphoedema management strategies on functional status and health related QOL following treatment for head and neck cancer : a systematic review
Semple, C. (Speaker), Blackburn, N. (Contributor), Dunwoody, L. (Contributor), Gracey, J. (Contributor), Lorimer, J. (Contributor) & Mullan, L. (Contributor)
19 Apr 2024 → 20 Apr 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Projects
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Using the theory of planned behaviour to determine attitudes and knowledge of e-cigarette use in a sample of Northern Irish young people (11-16 yrs) and their parents
Giles, M. (CoI), McDowell, C. (CoI), Simpson, L. (PI), Dunwoody, L. (CoI), McLaughlin, M. (CoI) & Armour, C. (CoI)
1/08/16 → 31/03/22
Project: Research
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Remote arthritis disease monitor (RADAR-1)
Gibson, D. (PI), Simpson, L. (CoI), Dunwoody, L. (CoI), McLaughlin, J. (CoI) & Magee, J. (CoI)
1/04/16 → 31/03/18
Project: Research
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DESIREE:
Scotney, B. (CoI), Dunwoody, L. (CoI), Winder, J. (CoI), Wu, S. (CoI), Morrow, P. (CoI), Stringer, M. (CoI), Liu, J. (CoI) & Lin, Z. (CoI)
1/02/16 → 31/07/19
Project: Research
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Developing a cancer cachexia rehabilitiation interaction for people with inoperable advanced non small cell lung cancer
Dunwoody, L. (CoI) & McIlfatrick, S. (CoI)
1/01/12 → 31/03/16
Project: Research