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Biography
Professor Warren Gillibrand RN, MSc. PGCE, PhD, FHEA, PGCHEP, is Acting Dean of the School of Human and Health Sciences. He joined the University of Huddersfield in 2008. He has worked predominantly in clinical and academic diabetes research/ teaching teams, and published on retinopathy screening, nursing services, psychosocial issues and patients’ experience of diabetes/ faecal incontinence and tissue viability. He was a member of the National Service Framework for Diabetes, nursing advisory panel, and a committee member for the Policy Advisory Group, Dept of Health, for the national retinopathy screening programme, 2001-2007. He has held honorary clinical appointments in acute and primary diabetes care services. He has successfully supervised 10 Doctoral students to completion, and is an external examiner for Doctoral studies in Universities World-Wide.
My research programme has the main aim of improving the lives of people in the diabetes spectrum, and I am currently pursuing knowledge in how to prevent people of all ages developing diabetes mellitus.
Research Expertise and Interests
- Diabetes
- Ophthalmology
- Nursing
- Research Design
- Evaulating primary care diabetes services
- Prevention of type 2 diabetes
- Evaluation of psychosocial intervention in people with long term conditions
- Evaluating clinical nursing research collaborations
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 -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Co-creating dementia knowledge and action in Ghana: Evidence from a participatory stakeholder workshop
Duodu, P. A., Okyere, J., Wilson, D., Dosoo, A. K., Boakye, P., Simkhada, B., Barker, C., Gillibrand, W. & Simkhada, P., 18 Apr 2026, In: Palliative Care and Social Practice. 20, p. 1-11 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Diabetes dietary self-care adherence in Ghana: A qualitative exploration of the roles of stakeholders
Duodu, P. A., Okyere, J., Akrong, R., Barker, C., Waring, G. & Gillibrand, W., 5 May 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Public Health Nutrition.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A Neuroaffirmative, Self-Determination Theory–Based Psychosocial Intervention for Adults With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Randomized Feasibility Study
Champ, R., Wengorovius Meneses, R., Adamou, M., Gillibrand, W., Arrey, S. & Tolchard, B., 29 Oct 2025, In: JMIR Formative Research. 9, 25 p., e69943.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Association between dietary self-care adherence and depression among adults living with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Ghana: a cross-sectional study
Duodu, P. A., Okyere, J., Akyirem, S., Waring, G. & Gillibrand, W., 1 Dec 2025, In: Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition. 44, 1, 10 p., 210.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Dementia Care Cannot Wait: A Policy Brief for Policy Makers/Actors
Duodu, P. A., Okyere, J., Simkhada, B., Wilson, D., Dosoo, A. K., Boakye, P., Barker, C., Gillibrand, W. & Simkhada, P., 24 Oct 2025, (Unpublished) 4 p.Research output: Book/Report › Other report
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Exploration of family caregivers’ experiences on coping in dementia care in Ghana: a phenomenological study
Duodu, P. A. (Creator), Okyere, J. (Creator), Simkhada, B. (Creator), Akrong, R. (Creator), Barker, C. (Creator), Gillibrand, W. (Creator) & Simkhada, P. (Creator), figshare, 2024
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.c.7295896.v1, https://springernature.figshare.com/collections/Exploration_of_family_caregivers_experiences_on_coping_in_dementia_care_in_Ghana_a_phenomenological_study/7295896/1
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Exploration of family caregivers’ experiences on coping in dementia care in Ghana: a phenomenological study
Duodu, P. A. (Creator), Okyere, J. (Creator), Simkhada, B. (Creator), Akrong, R. (Creator), Barker, C. (Creator), Gillibrand, W. (Creator) & Simkhada, P. (Creator), figshare, 2024
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.c.7295896, https://springernature.figshare.com/collections/Exploration_of_family_caregivers_experiences_on_coping_in_dementia_care_in_Ghana_a_phenomenological_study/7295896
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Dementia Caregiving in Ghana: A Descriptive Phenomenological Study
Duodu, P. A. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation), Okyere, J. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation), Simkhada, B. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation), Akrong, R. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation), Barker, C. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation), Gillibrand, W. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation) & Simkhada, P. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation)
26 Jun 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Poster presentation
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Review for the Dutch Research Council
Gillibrand, W. (Participant)
16 Oct 2019Activity: Other activity types › Grant peer-review
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British Journal of Health Care Management (Journal)
Gillibrand, W. (Reviewer)
12 Sept 2019Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication Peer-review
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PhD Examination- Type 2 diabetes
Gillibrand, W. (Examiner)
26 Mar 2019Activity: Examination types › PhD Examination
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Strengthening Global health partnerships: Nursing & Midwifery Council of Ghana and University of Huddersfield, UK sign Memorandum of Understanding
Duodu, P. A., Woolley, P., Simkhada, B., Simkhada, P., Sambell, A., Owen-Lynch, J., Jones, S., Oklodu-Abbey, A. D., Addai, D., Gillibrand, W., Barker, C., Blakeley, G., Caress, A.-L., Taylor, V., Prescott, S., Currell, K., Rochnia, N., Akrong, R., Neupane, H. K. & Parajuli, M.
8/04/24
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Press/Media: Research