Professor Wendy Baird

All publications

Journal articles

• Peace A, White DA, Hackney G, Bradburn M, Norman P, White S, Al-Chalabi A, Baird W, Beever D, Cade J , Coates E et al (2025) Randomised controlled trial with parallel process evaluation and health economic analysis to evaluate a nutritional management intervention, OptiCALS, for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: study protocol. BMJ Open, 15(5). View this article in WRRO
• Foster A, Caunt S, Schofield H, Glerum–Brooks K, Begum S, Gleeson P, Prestwich G & Baird W (2024) Evaluating a grant development public involvement funding scheme: a qualitative document analysis. Research Involvement and Engagement, 10. View this article in WRRO
• White S, Zarotti N, Beever D, Bradburn M, Norman P, Coates E, Stavroulakis T, White D, McGeachan A, Williams I , Hackney G et al (2021) The nutritional management of people living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS): A national survey of dietitians. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 34(6), 1064-1071. View this article in WRRO
• Coates E, Amiel S, Baird W, Benaissa M, Brennan A, Campbell M, Chadwick P, Chater T, Choudhary P, Cooke D , Cooper C et al (2021) Protocol for a cluster randomised controlled trial of the DAFNEplus (Dose Adjustment for Normal Eating) intervention compared with 5x1 DAFNE : a lifelong approach to promote effective self-management in adults with type 1 diabetes. BMJ Open, 11(1). View this article in WRRO
• Zarotti N, Coates E, McGeachan A, Williams I, Beever D, Hackney G, Norman P, Stavroulakis T, White D, White S , Halliday V et al (2019) Health care professionals’ views on psychological factors affecting nutritional behaviour in people with motor neuron disease : a thematic analysis. British Journal of Health Psychology, 24(4), 953-969. View this article in WRRO
• Hobson EV, Baird WO, Bradburn M, Cooper C, Mawson S, Quinn A, Shaw PJ, Walsh T & McDermott CJ (2019) Using telehealth in motor neuron disease to increase access to specialist multidisciplinary care : a UK-based pilot and feasibility study. BMJ Open, 9(10). View this article in WRRO
• Hobson E, Baird W, Bradburn M, Cooper C, Mawson S, Quinn A, Shaw PJ, Walsh T & McDermott CJ (2019) Process evaluation and exploration of telehealth in motor neuron disease in a UK specialist centre. BMJ Open, 9. View this article in WRRO
• Hobson EV, Baird WO, Partridge R, Cooper CL, Mawson S, Quinn A, Shaw PJ, Walsh T, Wolstenholme D & Mcdermott CJ (2018) The TiM system: developing a novel telehealth service to improve access to specialist care in motor neurone disease using user-centered design. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Degeneration, 19(5-6), 351-361. View this article in WRRO
• Muir D, Vat LE, Keller M, Bell T, Jørgensen CR, Eskildsen NB, Johnsen AT, Pandya-Wood R, Blackburn S, Day R , Ingram C et al (2017) Abstracts from the NIHR INVOLVE Conference 2017. Research Involvement and Engagement, 3(Suppl 1). View this article in WRRO
• Baxter S, Clowes M, Muir D, Baird W, Broadway-Parkinson A & Bennett C (2016) Supporting public involvement in interview and other panels: a systematic review.. Health Expectations. View this article in WRRO
• McDermott CJ, Bradburn MJ, Maguire C, Cooper CL, Baird WO, Baxter SK, Cohen J, Cantrill H, Dixon S, Ackroyd R , Baudouin S et al (2016) DiPALS: Diaphragm Pacing in patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis - a randomised controlled trial.. Health Technology Assessment, 20(45), 1-186. View this article in WRRO
• Baxter SK, Muir D, Brereton ML, Allmark C, Barber R, Harris L, Hodges B, Khan S & Baird W (2016) Evaluating public involvement in research design and grant development: Using a qualitative document analysis method to analyse an award scheme for researchers. Research Involvement and Engagement, 2(13). View this article in WRRO
• Hobson EV, Baird W, Cooper C, Mawson S, Shaw P & Mcdermott C (2016) Using technology to improve access to specialist care in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: A systematic review. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Degeneration, 17(5-6), 313-324. View this article in WRRO
• Stavroulakis T, Baird WO, Baxter SK, Walsh T, Shaw PJ & McDermott CJ (2016) The impact of gastrostomy in motor neurone disease: challenges and benefits from a patient and carer perspective.. BMJ Support Palliat Care, 6(1), 52-59.
• McDermott CJ, Shaw PJ, Cooper CL, Dixon S, Baird WO, Bradburn MJ, Fitzgerald P, Maguire C, Williams T, Baudouin SV , Karat D et al (2015) Safety and efficacy of diaphragm pacing in patients with respiratory insufficiency due to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (DiPALS): a multicentre, open-label, randomised controlled trial. Lancet Neurology, 14(9), 883-892. View this article in WRRO
• McDermott CJ, Shaw PJ, Stavroulakis T, Walters SJ, Al-Chalabi A, Chandran S, Crawley F, Dick D, Donaghy C, Eames P , Fish M et al (2015) Gastrostomy in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ProGas): a prospective cohort study. Lancet Neurology, 14(7), 702-709. View this article in WRRO
• Boote JD, Twiddy M, Baird W, Birks Y, Clarke C & Beever D (2015) Supporting public involvement in research design and grant development: a case study of a public involvement award scheme managed by a National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Research Design Service (RDS).. Health Expect, 18(5), 1481-1493.
• Heller S, Lawton J, Amiel S, Cooke D, Mansell P, Brennan A, Elliott J, Boote J, Emery C, Baird W , Basarir H et al (2014) Improving management of type 1 diabetes in the UK: the Dose Adjustment For Normal Eating (DAFNE) programme as a research test-bed. A mixed-method analysis of the barriers to and facilitators of successful diabetes self-management, a health economic analysis, a cluster randomised controlled trial of different models of delivery of an educational intervention and the potential of insulin pumps and additional educator input to improve outcomes. Programme Grants for Applied Research, 2(5). View this article in WRRO
• Cooper C, O'Cathain A, Hind D, Adamson J, Lawton J & Baird W (2014) Conducting qualitative research within Clinical Trials Units: avoiding potential pitfalls.. Contemp Clin Trials, 38(2), 338-343.
• Hill CL, Baird WO & Walters SJ (2014) Quality of life in children and adolescents with Osteogenesis Imperfecta: a qualitative interview based study.. Health Qual Life Outcomes, 12, 54.
• Blank L, Baird W & Reuber M (2014) Patient perceptions of the referral of older adults to an epilepsy clinic: do patients and professionals agree who should be referred to a specialist?. Epilepsy Behav, 34, 120-123.
• Birks Y, Fairhurst C, Bloor K, Campbell M, Baird W & Torgerson D (2014) Use of the h-index to measure the quality of the output of health services researchers. JOURNAL OF HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH & POLICY, 19(2), 102-109.
• Stavroulakis T, Baird WO, Baxter SK, Walsh T, Shaw PJ & McDermott CJ (2014) Factors influencing decision-making in relation to timing of gastrostomy insertion in patients with motor neurone disease.. BMJ Support Palliat Care, 4(1), 57-63.
• Baxter SK, Baird WO, Thompson S, Bianchi SM, Walters SJ, Lee E, Ahmedzai SH, Proctor A, Shaw PJ & McDermott CJ (2013) The impact on the family carer of motor neurone disease and intervention with noninvasive ventilation.. J Palliat Med, 16(12), 1602-1609.
• White S & Baird W (2013) Disadvantaged former miners’ perspectives on smoking cessation: A qualitative study. Health Education Journal, 6(72), 755-760.
• White S & Baird W (2013) Disadvantaged former miners' perspectives on smoking cessation: A qualitative study. Health Education Journal, 72(6), 755-760.
• Baxter SK, Baird WO, Thompson S, Bianchi SM, Walters SJ, Lee E, Ahmedzai SH, Proctor A, Shaw PJ & McDermott CJ (2013) Use of non-invasive ventilation at end of life.. Palliat Med, 27(9), 878.
• Blank L, Baxter S, Baird W & Reuber M (2013) Understanding referral patterns to an epilepsy clinic: professional perceptions of factors influencing the referral of older adults.. Seizure, 22(9), 698-702.
• Baxter SK, Baird WO, Thompson S, Bianchi SM, Walters SJ, Lee E, Ahmedzai SH, Proctor A, Shaw PJ & McDermott CJ (2013) The use of non-invasive ventilation at end of life in patients with motor neurone disease: a qualitative exploration of family carer and health professional experiences.. Palliat Med, 27(6), 516-523.
• Hill C, Walters SJ & Baird WO (2013) Developing a disease specific quality of life measure for children with Osteogenesis Imperfecta. QUALITY OF LIFE RESEARCH, 22.
• Baxter SK, Baird WO, Thompson S, Bianchi SM, Walters SJ, Lee E, Ahmedzai SH, Proctor A, Shaw PJ & McDermott CJ (2013) The initiation of non-invasive ventilation for patients with motor neuron disease: patient and carer perceptions of obstacles and outcomes.. Amyotroph Lateral Scler Frontotemporal Degener, 14(2), 105-110.
• Boote JD, Baird W & Sutton A (2012) Involving the public in systematic reviews: a narrative review of organisational approaches and eight case examples.. Journal of Comparative Effectiveness Research, 1(5), 409-420.
• McDermott CJ, Maguire C, Cooper CL, Ackroyd R, Baird WO, Baudouin S, Bentley A, Bianchi S, Bourke S, Bradburn MJ , Dixon S et al (2012) Protocol for diaphragm pacing in patients with respiratory muscle weakness due to motor neurone disease (DiPALS): a randomised controlled trial.. BMC Neurol, 12, 74.
• Baxter S, Mayor R, Baird W, Brown R, Cock H, Howlett S, House A, Messina J, Smith P & Reuber M (2012) Understanding patient perceptions following a psycho-educational intervention for psychogenic non-epileptic seizures. Epilepsy and Behavior, 23(4), 487-493.
• Clibbens N, Walters S & Baird W (2012) Delphi research: issues raised by a pilot study.. Nurse Res, 19(2), 37-44.
• Boote J, Baird W & Sutton A (2011) Public involvement in the design and conduct of clinical trials: A review. International Journal of Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, 5(11), 91-111.
• Burrows J, Baxter S, Baird W, Hirst J & Goyder E (2011) Citizens advice in primary care: A qualitative study of the views and experiences of service users and staff. Public Health, 125(10), 704-710.
• Boote J, Baird W & Sutton A (2011) Public involvement in the design and conduct of clinical trials: A review. International Journal of Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, 5(11), 91-111.
• Boote J, Baird W & Sutton A (2011) Public involvement in the systematic review process in health and social care: A narrative review of case examples. HEALTH POLICY, 102(2-3), 105-116.
• Baird WOC (2010) Environmental fluoride exposure in humans : effects of environmental factors, nutrition and exposure pathways in regions with different sources..
• Roberts MV, Baird W, Kerr P & O'Reilly S (2010) Can an Emergency Department-based Clinical Decision Unit successfully utilize alternatives to emergency hospitalization?. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE, 17(2), 89-96.
• Boote J, Baird WO & Beecroft C (2010) Public involvement at the design stage of primary health research: A narrative review of case examples. Health Policy, 95(1), 10-23.
• Baird W, Jackson R, Ford H, Evangelou N, Busby M, Bull P & Zajicek J (2009) Holding personal information in a disease-specific register: the perspectives of people with multiple sclerosis and professionals on consent and access.. J Med Ethics, 35(2), 92-96.
• Baird WO, McGrother C, Abrams KR, Dugmore C & Jackson RJ (2008) Access to dental services for people with a physical disability: a survey of general dental practitioners in Leicestershire, UK.. Community Dent Health, 25(4), 248-252.
• Jackson R, Baird W, Davis-Reynolds L, Smith C, Blackburn S & Allsebrook J (2008) Qualitative analysis of parents' information needs and psychosocial experiences when supporting children with health care needs.. Health Info Libr J, 25(1), 31-37.
• Jackson RJ, Baird WO, Worthington LS & Robinson PG (2007) A survey to investigate shortfalls in the dental care professional (DCP) workforce in South Yorkshire in 2004.. Prim Dent Care, 14(4), 129-135.
• Jackson R, Baird W, Davis-Reynolds L, Smith C, Blackburn S & Allsebrook J (2007) The information requirements and information-seeking behaviours of health and social care professionals providing care to children with health care needs: a pilot study.. Health Info Libr J, 24(2), 95-102.
• Baird WO, Jackson RJ, Worthington LS & Robinson PG (2007) Perspectives of dentists in primary care ahead of the 'new ways of working'.. Br Dent J, 202(10), E24.
• Baird WO, McGrother C, Abrams KR, Dugmore C & Jackson RJ (2007) Verifiable CPD paper: factors that influence the dental attendance pattern and maintenance of oral health for people with multiple sclerosis.. Br Dent J, 202(1), E4.
• Johnson M, Baird W & Goyder E (2006) Understanding issues involved in the transfer of diabetes care to general practice: The patient perspective. Quality in Primary Care, 14(4), 247-252.
• Baird W (2006) Managing a local PDS scheme: Commentary. British Dental Journal, 200(11), 618.
• McGrother CW, Dugmore C, Phillips MJ, Raymond NT, Garrick P & Baird WO (1999) Multiple sclerosis, dental caries and fillings: a case-control study. British Dental Journal, 187(5), 261-264.
• McGrother C, Dugmore C, Phillips M, Raymond N, Garrick P & Baird W (1999) Multiple sclerosis, dental caries and fillings: a case-control study. British Dental Journal, 187(5), 261-264.

Conference proceedings

• Beever D, Quinn A, Baird O, White S, Brading L, Hackney G & McDermott C (2022) CLT-38 Enabling effective public involvement: a case study of involvement in the HighCALS research programme. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Degeneration, Vol. 22(suppl 2) (pp 171-171). Virtual, 7 December 2021 - 7 December 2021. View this article in WRRO
• White S, Baird O, Beever D, Brading L, Coates E, Hackney G, Hartley H, Quinn A, Stavroulakis T, White D , Norman P et al (2021) CMS-55 Development of the OptiCALS nutritional support intervention for people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Degeneration, Vol. 22(sup2) (pp 232-233). Virtual conference, 7 December 2021 - 7 December 2021. View this article in WRRO
• Simpson R, Julious SA & Baird WO (2017) An investigation of the factors which influence children with asthma having unscheduled medical contacts around the start of the new school year in England and Wales: a mixed methods study. TRIALS, Vol. 18
• Hill C, Baird W & Walters S (2016) Development of an osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) specific quality of life measure (OIQoL). Physiotherapy, Vol. 102 (pp e10-e11)
• Baxter SK, Baird WO, Thompson S, Bianchi S, Walters S, Ahmedzai SH, Proctor A, Shaw PJ & McDermott CJ (2012) The Use of Non-Invasive Ventilation for Patients with Motor Neurone Disease: Patient and Carer Perceptions of Obstacles and Outcomes. ANNALS OF NEUROLOGY, Vol. 72 (pp S73-S74)
• Boote JD, Baird W & Sutton A () Public involvement in the design and conduct of clinical trials: a review. Third International Conference on Science in Society. Catholic University of America, Washington DC, 5 August 2011.

Reports

• Baxter SK, Khan S, Broadway-Parkinson A, Bestall J & Baird W () Guidance for involving members of the public in interview panels, committees, and other panel membership