Prof. Chris Bridle

Director of Research, and Professor of Human Behavioural Science

Health Psychology PhD - 2002 University of Kent
Applied Psychology MSc Distinction 1998 University of Kent
Social Psychology BSc (Hons) First 1996 University of Kent
Photograph of Prof. Chris Bridle.

Contact

Email: chb43@aber.ac.uk
Office: F.13, Carwyn James Building, Penglais Campus
Phone: 01970 621947

Profile

Chris joined Aberystwyth University in October 2012. He is Professor of Human Behavioural Science, and Director of Research for the Institute of Human Sciences. He is a Chartered Psychologist (Health) and previously held posts at Warwick Clinical Trials Unit (Warwick Medical School) and the NHS Centre for Reviews and Dissemination (University of York). Chris also served for seven years in the 2nd Battalion, The Parachute Regiment.

Research

Chris has expertise in the development and evaluation of theory-driven behavioural interventions, and the design, conduct and analysis of randomised controlled trials and evidence syntheses.

Current projects:

  • Health Technology Appraisal Review Team (NIHR: £5m)
  • Prevention of fall-related injuries in community-dwelling older people (NIHR: £2.4m)
  • Physical activity to slow cognitive decline in people with dementia (HTA: £1.3m)         
  • Stretching and strengthening exercises for rheumatoid arthritis of the hand (HTA £975k)

Recent projects:

  • Behaviour change among people with severe mental illness (RfPB)  
  • Written emotional disclosure for depression in type 2 diabetes (D-UK)
  • Behaviour change interventions for socially disadvantaged groups (The King’s Fund)
  • Computer-based expert system for tailored smoking cessation advice (ESRC)

Staff Publications

Selected recent publications:

  • Bridle C, Spanjers K, Patel S, Atherton N, Lamb S. Exercise for depression among older people: Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. British Journal of Psychiatry, 2012;201:180-5.
  • Heine P, Williams M, Williamson E, Bridle C. Development and delivery of an exercise intervention for rheumatoid arthritis: Strengthening and stretching for rheumatoid arthritis of the hand (SARAH) trial. Physiotherapy, 2012;98(2):121-30. 
  • Lall R, Mistri D, Bridle C, Lamb S. Telephone interview for follow-up data collection yields valid and reliable data from postal questionnaire non-responders in clinical trials. Journal of  Clinical Epidemiology, 2012;65(1):90-9.
  • Markham WA, Aveyard P, Bridle C. Value-added education and smoking uptake in schools: a cohort study. Addiction, 2008;103(1):3-11. 
  • Markham WA, Lopez ML, Bridle C. Mediated, moderated and direct effects of country of residence, age, and gender on the cognitive and social determinants of adolescent smoking in Spain and the UK.  BMC Public Health, 2009;9:173.
  • Michie S, Jochelson K, Markham WA, Bridle C. Low-income groups and behaviour change interventions: A review of intervention content and effectiveness. Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, 2009;63(4):250-6.
  • Sturt J, Ali S, Robertson W, Bridle C. Neurolinguistic programming: Systematic review of effects on health outcomes. British Journal of General Practice, 2012;62:580-7.

Selected other publications:

  • Bridle C. Systematic reviews in health psychology: How and why they should be conducted. Health Psychology Update, 2003;12(4):3-13.
  • Bridle C, Palmer S, Bagnall AM, Darba J, Duffy S, Sculpher M, Riemsma RP. A rapid and systematic review and economic evaluation of the clinical and cost-effectiveness of newer drugs for treatment of mania associated with bipolar affective disorder. Health Technology Assessment, 2004;8(19).
  • Bridle C, Riemsma RP, Pattenden J, Sowden AJ, Mather L, Watt IS, Walker A. Systematic review of the effectiveness of health behaviour interventions based on the transtheoretical model.  Psychology and Health, 2005;20(3):283-301.
  • O’Meara S, Wilson P, Bridle C, Kleijnen J, Wright K. Homeopathy.  Effective Health Care, 2004;7(2):1-12.
  • O’Meara S, Wilson P, Bridle C, Wright K, Kleijnen J. Effectiveness of homeopathy: A systematic review of systematic reviews.  Quality & Safety in Health Care, 2003;11(3):189-94.
  • Riemsma RP, Pattenden J, Bridle C, Sowden AJ, Mather L, Watt IS, Walker A. Systematic review of the effectiveness of stage-based interventions to promote smoking cessation.  British
    Medical Journal    , 2003;326:1175-82.
  • Riemsma RP, Pattenden J, Bridle C, Sowden AJ, Mather L, Watt IS, Walker A. A systematic review of the effectiveness of interventions based on a stages of change approach to promote individual health behaviour change.  Health Technology Assessment, 2003;6(24).
  • Summerbell C, Kelly S, Campbell K, Bridle C. Prevention and treatment of childhood obesity.  Effective Health Care, 2004;7(6):1-12.