Dr Vanessa Halliday
SFHEA, PhD, RNutr (Public Health), RD
Population Health, School of Medicine and Population Health
Faculty Director of Education for Health
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Population Health, School of Medicine and Population Health
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Regent Court (ScHARR)
30 Regent Street
Sheffield
S1 4DA
- Profile
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I joined the Division of Population Health (formerly ScHARR) in 2013 as a Lecturer in Public Health. My undergraduate degree was in animal nutrition and physiology, following which I completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics.
I worked for a number of NHS organisations as a dietitian, predominantly in the field of oncology and palliative care. In 2005, I joined the University of Nottingham where I worked as a Lecturer in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics and clinical placement manager on the Master of Nutrition course.
Since moving to the University of Sheffield, I have developed an enthusiastic interest in the use of technology to enhance our students’ experience of online learning. I also enjoy contributing at a strategic level to the learning and teaching leadership of the University.
- Research interests
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My research interests are primarily around the prevention and treatment of malnutrition in vulnerable population groups. Whilst the majority of my work has focused on undernutrition and nutrition support, I am also interested in the management of obesity. I have experience of using quantitative approaches, including the development of health measurement scales, as well as qualitative methods.
- Publications
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Featured publications
Journal articles
- Delivery of nutritional management services to people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Degeneration. View this article in WRRO
- Investigating the nutritional advice and support given to colorectal cancer survivors in the UK: is it fit for purpose and does it address their needs?. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics. View this article in WRRO
- Impact of hospitalisation of children on parental dietary habits: a qualitative study. Archives of Disease in Childhood. View this article in WRRO
- Qualitative Investigation of the Wellness Recovery Action Plan in a UK NHS Crisis Care Setting. Issues in Mental Health Nursing (Informa), 38(7), 570-577. View this article in WRRO
- Nutrient intake and contribution of home enteral nutrition to meeting nutritional requirements after oesophagectomy and total gastrectomy. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 71, 1121-1128. View this article in WRRO
- A systematic review of the nutritional consequences of esophagectomy. Clinical Nutrition, 35(5), 987-994. View this article in WRRO
- Exploring primary school headteachers' perspectives on the barriers and facilitators of preventing childhood obesity: Table 1. Journal of Public Health, 38(1), 44-52.
- A randomised controlled trial of six weeks of home enteral nutrition versus standard care after oesophagectomy or total gastrectomy for cancer: report on a pilot and feasibility study.. Trials, 16(1), 531-531. View this article in WRRO
- Patient and Family Caregivers’ Experiences of Living With a Jejunostomy Feeding Tube After Surgery for Esophagogastric Cancer. Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, 41(5), 837-843. View this article in WRRO
- Investigating the use of the neutropenic diet: a survey of UK dietitians. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 28(5), 510-515.
- Six weeks of home enteral nutrition versus standard care after esophagectomy or total gastrectomy for cancer: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials, 15(1). View this article in WRRO
- Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation of the Quadriceps in Patients with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Receiving Palliative Chemotherapy: A Randomized Phase II Study. PLoS ONE, 8(12). View this article in WRRO
- The liking and preferences of people with thoracic cancer for oral nutritional supplement drinks. e-SPEN Journal, 8(2), e55-e58.
- 138 Is neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) an acceptable and feasible exercise intervention for patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) receiving palliative chemotherapy? Preliminary results from the NCRI NMES trial. Lung Cancer, 79, S46-S47.
- Development and testing of a cancer appetite and symptom questionnaire. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 25(3), 217-224.
- NICE guidance for screening for malnutrition: implications for lung cancer services. Thorax, 62(9), 835-835.
- Study protocol to investigate the effect of a lifestyle intervention on body weight, psychological health status and risk factors associated with disease recurrence in women recovering from breast cancer treatment [ISRCTN08045231]. BMC Cancer, 6(1). View this article in WRRO
- Screening for malnutrition: Implications for upper gastrointestinal cancer services. Journal of Surgical Oncology, 102(5), 543-544.
Chapters
All publications
Books
- How to Facilitate Lifestyle Change: Applying Group Education in Healthcare. John Wiley & Sons.
Journal articles
- 707 How Do Consultant Surgeons Identify Malnutrition in the Emergency Setting, What Are the Barriers and What Is the Impact for Patients? a Qualitative Study. British Journal of Surgery, 111(Supplement_6).
- Current practice and outcomes of malnutrition in emergency general surgery. Clinical Nutrition ESPEN, 61, 485-486.
- Health professional attitudes and perceptions of prehabilitation and nutrition before haematopoietic cell transplantation. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics. View this article in WRRO
- Malnutrition in emergency general surgery: a survey of National Emergency Laparotomy Audit Leads. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics. View this article in WRRO
- Identifying Malnutrition in Emergency General Surgery. Clinical Nutrition ESPEN, 57, 834-835.
- Identifying malnutrition in emergency general surgery: systematic review. BJS Open, 7(5). View this article in WRRO
- 352 A National Survey of National Emergency Laparotomy Audit (NELA) Leads to Identify Current Nutrition Practices and Pathways in NELA-Eligible Emergency General Surgery Patients. British Journal of Surgery, 110(Supplement_7).
- 350 Identifying Malnutrition in Emergency General Surgery (EGS): A Systematic Review. British Journal of Surgery, 110(Supplement_7).
- WTP4.4 A national survey of NELA Leads to identify current nutrition practices and pathways in NELA-eligible emergency general surgery patients. British Journal of Surgery, 110(Supplement_6).
- SP9.10 Identifying Malnutrition in Emergency General Surgery (EGS): A Systematic Review. British Journal of Surgery, 110(Supplement_6).
- Understanding the current nutritional management for people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis - a mapping review. Clinical Nutrition ESPEN. View this article in WRRO
- Patient, carer and healthcare professional perspectives on increasing calorie intake in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. Chronic Illness. View this article in WRRO
- Delivery of nutritional management services to people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Degeneration. View this article in WRRO
- Effects of non-pharmacological interventions as vaccine adjuvants in humans: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. Health Psychology Review. View this article in WRRO
- Investigating the nutritional advice and support given to colorectal cancer survivors in the UK: is it fit for purpose and does it address their needs?. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics. View this article in WRRO
- Headteachers’ and chairs of governors’ perspectives on adolescent obesity and its prevention in English secondary school settings. Journal of Public Health (Springer). View this article in WRRO
- Health care professionals’ views on psychological factors affecting nutritional behaviour in people with motor neuron disease : a thematic analysis. British Journal of Health Psychology. View this article in WRRO
- Psychological interventions as vaccine adjuvants: A systematic review. Vaccine, 37(25), 3255-3266. View this article in WRRO
- Impact of hospitalisation of children on parental dietary habits: a qualitative study. Archives of Disease in Childhood. View this article in WRRO
- Food security, nutrition and health of food bank attendees in an English city: a cross-sectional study. Journal of Hunger and Environmental Nutrition, 14(1-2), 155-167. View this article in WRRO
- Pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy following surgery for pancreatic cancer: An exploration of patient self-management. Clinical Nutrition ESPEN, 26, 97-103. View this article in WRRO
- Positive mood on the day of influenza vaccination predicts vaccine effectiveness: A prospective observational cohort study. Brain, Behavior, and Immunity, 67, 314-323. View this article in WRRO
- Qualitative Investigation of the Wellness Recovery Action Plan in a UK NHS Crisis Care Setting. Issues in Mental Health Nursing (Informa), 38(7), 570-577. View this article in WRRO
- Nutrient intake and contribution of home enteral nutrition to meeting nutritional requirements after oesophagectomy and total gastrectomy. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 71, 1121-1128. View this article in WRRO
- View this article in WRRO Designing pre-bariatric surgery education: The value of Patients' experiences. Journal of Diabetes Nursing, 4, 119-125.
- A systematic review of the nutritional consequences of esophagectomy. Clinical Nutrition, 35(5), 987-994. View this article in WRRO
- Cancer Appetite and Symptom Questionnaire (CASQ) for Brazilian Patients: Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Validation Study. PLOS ONE, 11(6), e0156288-e0156288. View this article in WRRO
- Exploring primary school headteachers' perspectives on the barriers and facilitators of preventing childhood obesity: Table 1. Journal of Public Health, 38(1), 44-52.
- A randomised controlled trial of six weeks of home enteral nutrition versus standard care after oesophagectomy or total gastrectomy for cancer: report on a pilot and feasibility study.. Trials, 16(1), 531-531. View this article in WRRO
- Patient and Family Caregivers’ Experiences of Living With a Jejunostomy Feeding Tube After Surgery for Esophagogastric Cancer. Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, 41(5), 837-843. View this article in WRRO
- Investigating the use of the neutropenic diet: a survey of UK dietitians. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 28(5), 510-515.
- Six weeks of home enteral nutrition versus standard care after esophagectomy or total gastrectomy for cancer: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials, 15(1). View this article in WRRO
- Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation of the Quadriceps in Patients with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Receiving Palliative Chemotherapy: A Randomized Phase II Study. PLoS ONE, 8(12). View this article in WRRO
- The liking and preferences of people with thoracic cancer for oral nutritional supplement drinks. e-SPEN Journal, 8(2), e55-e58.
- 138 Is neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) an acceptable and feasible exercise intervention for patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) receiving palliative chemotherapy? Preliminary results from the NCRI NMES trial. Lung Cancer, 79, S46-S47.
- Development and testing of a cancer appetite and symptom questionnaire. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 25(3), 217-224.
- NICE guidance for screening for malnutrition: implications for lung cancer services. Thorax, 62(9), 835-835.
- Study protocol to investigate the effect of a lifestyle intervention on body weight, psychological health status and risk factors associated with disease recurrence in women recovering from breast cancer treatment [ISRCTN08045231]. BMC Cancer, 6(1). View this article in WRRO
- Supporting people with Motor Neuron Disease (MND) to make decisions about gastrostomy feeding tube placement: a survey of UK healthcare professionals’ practice and beliefs. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Degeneration, 1-9.
- Factors influencing decisions people with motor neuron disease make about gastrostomy placement and ventilation: a qualitative evidence synthesis. Health Expectations.
- The nutritional management of people living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS): A national survey of dietitians. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics.
- Screening for malnutrition: Implications for upper gastrointestinal cancer services. Journal of Surgical Oncology, 102(5), 543-544.
Chapters
- Oxford Handbook of Nutrition and Dietetics In Webster-Gandy J, Madden A & Holdsworth M (Ed.), Oxford Handbook of Nutrition and Dietetics Oxford University Press
- Palliative Care Formulary In Twycross R & Wilcock A (Ed.), Palliative Care Formulary Radcliffe Publishing
- Resources, How to Facilitate Lifestyle Change (pp. 109-124). John Wiley & Sons, Ltd
- Delivering the session, How to Facilitate Lifestyle Change (pp. 82-108). John Wiley & Sons, Ltd
- Managing group interaction and how to overcome challenges, How to Facilitate Lifestyle Change (pp. 150-165). John Wiley & Sons, Ltd
Conference proceedings papers
- The nutritional management of people living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS): a cross-sectional survey of UK dietitians’. Clinical Nutrition ESPEN, Vol. 48 (pp 510-510). Brighton, UK, 30 November 2021 - 1 December 2021. View this article in WRRO
- P52 How Poor are Foodbank Recipients’ Diets? – A Cross-sectional Study of Nutrient Intake. Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, Vol. 70(Suppl 1) (pp A76.2-A77)
- PTU-138 A randomised controlled trial of six weeks of home enteral nutrition versus standard care after oesophagectomy or total gastrectomy for cancer: report on a pilot and feasibility study. Gut, Vol. 64(Suppl 1) (pp A123.2-A124)
- OC-113 Contribution of home jejunostomy feeding in meeting energy and protein requirements in the months following oesophagogastric resection for cancer: Abstract OC-113 Table 1. Gut, Vol. 64(Suppl 1) (pp A56.2-A57)
- In hospital nutritional intake in patients undergoing elective oesophagogastric resection. BRITISH JOURNAL OF SURGERY, Vol. 101 (pp 38-38)
- PERFORMING QUALITATIVE INTERVIEWS WITH POST-OPERATIVE PATIENTS CAN OFFER VALUABLE INSIGHTS INTO WHAT EDUCATION WE SHOULD PROVIDE TO NEW BARIATRIC SURGERY CANDIDATES. OBESITY SURGERY, Vol. 24(8) (pp 1186-1186)
- The effect of a lifestyle intervention on body weight, psychological health status, and risk factors associated with disease recurrence in women recovering from breast cancer treatment: Study protocol and interim findings. JOURNAL OF NUTRITION, Vol. 137(1) (pp 284S-284S)
- Research group
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- Zakia Abdul-Haq
- Kristin Bash
- Grants
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HighCALS: A programme to develop and evaluate a complex intervention to achieve a high calorie diet for people with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (pwALS). I led work package 1 which aimed to understand the current nutritional management in UK health services for pwALS, informing the design of a HighCALS intervention. This study is funded by a NIHR programme grant.
- Teaching interests
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My approach to teaching is student-centred and focuses on real-world practice, whether this be in the subject area of nutrition or research methodology. Sharing enthusiasm for my subject area with my students is important. Equally so is sharing my enthusiasm for teaching with my peers.
In 2015 I became a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA). I have extensive module and programme leadership experience having previously led the Master of Public Health (online) and been deputy lead for our MSc Human Nutrition.
I was appointed Faculty Director of Learning and Teaching in January 2020 where I lead the coordination and management of learning and teaching throughout the Faculty of Health, contributing to a number of University Learning and Teaching Committees and holding a seat on Senate.
- Teaching activities
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- HAR6215 Nutrition in Health and Disease, module Leader
- HAR6212 Nutritional Epidemiology, deputy module lead
- Dissertation Supervisor for students on MPH, MSc Clinical Research and MSc Human Nutrition.
- Professional activities and memberships
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I am a Registered Dietitian with the HCPC and a Registered Nutritionist (Public Health) with the UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists (UKVRN).