Neil Heron
Biographic Data
| ID | 6948537 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Neil Heron |
| GIVEN NAMES | Neil |
| FAMILY NAME | Heron |
| SIGNATURE | HERON N |
| AFFILIATIONS | Queen's University Belfast |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-4123-9806 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 10 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 10 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Standardising the preparation for, and delivery of care during, and after critical incidents: A Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine position statement
Participation in sport provides substantial physical and mental health benefits; however, it also carries a risk of rare but high-impact critical incidents. This policy brief outlines a practical, standardised framework for the preparation, management, and follow-up of such incidents in sport. Drawing on current evidence and expert consensus, we emphasise the importance of robust, rehearsed emergency action plans tailored to specific environments…
Female cyclists' experiences of saddle sores and their effect on cycling
These findings highlight the need for improved education on the prevention and treatment of saddle sores and more research into female-specific bicycle setup and saddle design
Pre-school-based behaviour change intervention to increase physical activity levels amongst young children: A feasibility cluster randomised controlled trial
Background A significant rise in childhood obesity worldwide over the past three decades highlights the urgent need for early interventions, especially in preschools as key settings for child development. This study aimed to assess the feasibility and fidelity of a randomised controlled trial of “I’m an Active Hero” (IAAH), a theory- and evidence-based multi-component behaviour change intervention targeting physical activity and sedentary behavio…
A systematic review protocol of injuries and illness across all the competitive cycling disciplines, including track cycling, mountain biking, road cycling, time trial, cyclocross, gravel cycling, BMX…
If in Doubt, Sit Them Out’: How Long to Return to Elite Cycling Competition following a Sports-Related Concussion (SRC)
This is the first study to report SRC concussion recovery times in elite cycling, including para-athletes. Between January 2017 and September 2022, there were 88 concussions diagnosed at BC and the median duration for time out of competition for all concussions was 16 days. There was no statistically significant difference in recovery times between male and females and para- and able-bodied athletes. This data should be used to help establish min…
Stroke and TIA Survivors’ Perceptions of the Covid-19 Vaccine and Influences on Its Uptake: Cross Sectional Survey
Despite high uptake of the first vaccine, some people with stroke and TIA have legitimate concerns and information needs that should be addressed. Our findings can be used to identify targets for behaviour change to improve vaccine uptake specific to stroke/TIA patients
A Scoping Review: Mapping the Evidence for Undergraduate Concussion Education and Proposing the Content for Medical Student Concussion Teaching
Concussion: education of medical students is inadequate in North America. Medical schools should help address this by providing lectures and clinical presentations on concussion to learn from, particularly via problem-based learning. There is a paucity of evidence about concussion education in other geographical areas
Development of a Digital Lifestyle Modification Intervention for Use after Transient Ischaemic Attack or Minor Stroke: A Person-Based Approach
This paper describes the development of the 'Brain-Fit' app, a digital secondary prevention intervention designed for use in the early phase after transient ischaemic attack (TIA) or minor stroke. The aim of the study was to explore perceptions on usability and relevance of the app in order to maximise user engagement and sustainability. Using the theory- and evidence-informed person-based approach, initial planning included a scoping review of q…
Usability and Acceptability of a Novel Secondary Prevention Initiative Targeting Physical Activity for Individuals after a Transient Ischaemic Attack or “Minor” Stroke: A Qualitative Study
Behavioural interventions that address cardiovascular risk factors such as physical inactivity and hypertension help reduce recurrence risk following a transient ischaemic attack (TIA) or "minor" stroke, but an optimal approach for providing secondary prevention is unclear. After developing an initial draft of an innovative manual for patients, aiming to promote secondary prevention following TIA or minor stroke, we aimed to explore views about i…
The Effectiveness of Individual or Group Physiotherapy in the Management of Sub-Acromial Impingement: A Randomised Controlled Trial and Health Economic Analysis
Background : Shoulder pain is common in primary care. The management of subacromial impingement (SAI) can include corticosteroid injections and physiotherapy. Physiotherapy can be on an individual or group basis. Aim : To examine the clinical effectiveness and make an economic analysis of individual versus group physiotherapy, following corticosteroid injection for SAI. Design and Setting : A single-blind, open-label, randomised equivalence study…
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Usability and Acceptability of a Novel Secondary Prevention Initiative Targeting Physical Activity for Individuals after a Transient Ischaemic Attack or “Minor” Stroke: A Qualitative Study
Behavioural interventions that address cardiovascular risk factors such as physical inactivity and hypertension help reduce recurrence risk following a transient ischaemic attack (TIA) or "minor" stroke, but an optimal approach for providing secondary prevention is unclear. After developing an initial draft of an innovative manual for patients, aiming to promote secondary prevention following TIA or minor stroke, we aimed to explore views about i…
The Effectiveness of Individual or Group Physiotherapy in the Management of Sub-Acromial Impingement: A Randomised Controlled Trial and Health Economic Analysis
Background : Shoulder pain is common in primary care. The management of subacromial impingement (SAI) can include corticosteroid injections and physiotherapy. Physiotherapy can be on an individual or group basis. Aim : To examine the clinical effectiveness and make an economic analysis of individual versus group physiotherapy, following corticosteroid injection for SAI. Design and Setting : A single-blind, open-label, randomised equivalence study…
Development of a Digital Lifestyle Modification Intervention for Use after Transient Ischaemic Attack or Minor Stroke: A Person-Based Approach
This paper describes the development of the 'Brain-Fit' app, a digital secondary prevention intervention designed for use in the early phase after transient ischaemic attack (TIA) or minor stroke. The aim of the study was to explore perceptions on usability and relevance of the app in order to maximise user engagement and sustainability. Using the theory- and evidence-informed person-based approach, initial planning included a scoping review of q…
Stroke and TIA Survivors’ Perceptions of the Covid-19 Vaccine and Influences on Its Uptake: Cross Sectional Survey
Despite high uptake of the first vaccine, some people with stroke and TIA have legitimate concerns and information needs that should be addressed. Our findings can be used to identify targets for behaviour change to improve vaccine uptake specific to stroke/TIA patients
A Scoping Review: Mapping the Evidence for Undergraduate Concussion Education and Proposing the Content for Medical Student Concussion Teaching
Concussion: education of medical students is inadequate in North America. Medical schools should help address this by providing lectures and clinical presentations on concussion to learn from, particularly via problem-based learning. There is a paucity of evidence about concussion education in other geographical areas
If in Doubt, Sit Them Out’: How Long to Return to Elite Cycling Competition following a Sports-Related Concussion (SRC)
This is the first study to report SRC concussion recovery times in elite cycling, including para-athletes. Between January 2017 and September 2022, there were 88 concussions diagnosed at BC and the median duration for time out of competition for all concussions was 16 days. There was no statistically significant difference in recovery times between male and females and para- and able-bodied athletes. This data should be used to help establish min…
Pre-school-based behaviour change intervention to increase physical activity levels amongst young children: A feasibility cluster randomised controlled trial
Background A significant rise in childhood obesity worldwide over the past three decades highlights the urgent need for early interventions, especially in preschools as key settings for child development. This study aimed to assess the feasibility and fidelity of a randomised controlled trial of “I’m an Active Hero” (IAAH), a theory- and evidence-based multi-component behaviour change intervention targeting physical activity and sedentary behavio…
A systematic review protocol of injuries and illness across all the competitive cycling disciplines, including track cycling, mountain biking, road cycling, time trial, cyclocross, gravel cycling, BMX…
Standardising the preparation for, and delivery of care during, and after critical incidents: A Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine position statement
Participation in sport provides substantial physical and mental health benefits; however, it also carries a risk of rare but high-impact critical incidents. This policy brief outlines a practical, standardised framework for the preparation, management, and follow-up of such incidents in sport. Drawing on current evidence and expert consensus, we emphasise the importance of robust, rehearsed emergency action plans tailored to specific environments…
Female cyclists' experiences of saddle sores and their effect on cycling
These findings highlight the need for improved education on the prevention and treatment of saddle sores and more research into female-specific bicycle setup and saddle design
Medicine (7 works) · Physical therapy (5 works) · Psychology (4 works) · Internal Medicine (3 works) · Physical medicine and rehabilitation (3 works) · Stroke (engine (3 works) · Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation (2 works) · Cardiac Health and Mental Health (2 works) · Computer Science (2 works) · Concussion (2 works)