Alice Pearsons
alice pearsons

Miss Alice Pearsons

Research Assistant

 0131 455 3392

  A.Pearsons@napier.ac.uk

   

Biography

Qualifying in 2015, Alice has worked as a nurse across a range of acute clinical environments, primarily cardiology and emergency care. Alice later completed an MSc in Human Anatomy at Edinburgh University undertaking a 3D bioprinting dissertation project looking at recreating the anatomical structure of an enthesis (connection tissue between bone and tendon).

In Sept 2019, Alice joined Edinburgh Napier University as a research assistant working on a three year feasibility randomised controlled trial to co-design a mobile app to increase medication adherence in atrial fibrillation. Whilst working with the team Alice has worked on multiple projects within atrial fibrillation and physical activity and works across both university and clinical settings. Alice has a special interest in co-design, delphi and realist review methodology.

Alice is currently undertaking her PhD part time exploring integrated atrial fibrillation approaches to service delivery within Scotland. This includes a realist review looking at what, how and for whom an integrated atrial fibrillation approach will work.

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Research Groups

Esteem

Conference Organising Activity

  • Assistant Organiser: Cardiovascular Health Conference ‘A focus on physical activity interventions,' Edinburgh Napier University (November 2019)

 

Invited Speaker

  • Conference Talk: Integrated Care in Atrial Fibrillation. What works for whom and in what circumstance
  • Conference Talk: Oral presentation for "Self-management of atrial fibrillation: a content analysis of commercially available apps"

 

Membership of Professional Body

  • Association of Cardiovascular Nursing and Allied Professionals

 

Reviewing

  • Reviewer Europace
  • Reviewer Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing
  • Reviewer Health Informatics Journal

 

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Usability and acceptability of ambulatory monitoring in undiagnosed syncope: insights from the ASPIRED-Q qualitative study

Journal Article
Pearsons, A., Hanson, C. L., Neubeck, L., Blackstock, C., Clarke, E., & Reed, M. J. (2025)
Usability and acceptability of ambulatory monitoring in undiagnosed syncope: insights from the ASPIRED-Q qualitative study. BMJ Open, 15(4), Article e095927. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2024-095927
Objectives: The aim of this study, which was embedded into the ASPIRED randomised controlled trial (ISRCTN10278811), was to explore patient and healthcare professional usabili...

The Usability and Acceptability of Ambulatory Monitoring in Undiagnosed Syncope: Insights from the ASPIRED-Q Qualitative Study

Journal Article
Pearsons, A., Hanson, C., Neubeck, L., Blackstock, C., Clarke, E., & Reed, M. (2025)
The Usability and Acceptability of Ambulatory Monitoring in Undiagnosed Syncope: Insights from the ASPIRED-Q Qualitative Study. BMJ Open, 15(4), Article e095927. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2024-095927
Objectives: The aim of this study, which was embedded into the ASPIRED randomised controlled trial (ISRCTN10278811), was to explore patient and healthcare professional usabili...

Using the new Scottish Longitudinal Outcomes database (LEO) to understand transitions from university to practice amongst nursing students

Presentation / Conference Contribution
Pearsons, A., Mitchell, E., Shields, E., & Atherton, I. (2025, September)
Using the new Scottish Longitudinal Outcomes database (LEO) to understand transitions from university to practice amongst nursing students. Presented at Administrative Data Research UK Annual Conference 2025, Cardiff
Objectives Nursing is facing substantial workforce challenges. Applications to study nursing have declined by 25% in Scotland, while 900 vacancies remain unfilled. The NHS Lo...

Patient and public perspectives of involvement in cardiovascular research in Scotland, UK. A report of the NHS Research Scotland Heart Engagement And Research Talks

Journal Article
Mchale, S., Pearsons, A., Hanson, C., Mcauley, M., Simpson, M., Porteous, C., Irvine, V., Houston, R., Henderson, P., & Neubeck, L. (2025)
Patient and public perspectives of involvement in cardiovascular research in Scotland, UK. A report of the NHS Research Scotland Heart Engagement And Research Talks. British Journal of Cardiology, 32(1), https://doi.org/10.5837/bjc.2025.002
Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of global mortality, necessitating extensive research efforts. In Scotland, the NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Cardiov...

What mechanism(s) underpin successful risk reduction and lifestyle modification in atrial fibrillation: A realist qualitative study

Presentation / Conference Contribution
Pearsons, A., Hanson, C., Hendriks, J., & Neubeck, L. (2025, January)
What mechanism(s) underpin successful risk reduction and lifestyle modification in atrial fibrillation: A realist qualitative study. Poster presented at Symposium on the Future of Evaluation in Health and Social Care, Newcastle, UK
Introduction: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common abnormal sustained heart rhythm disorder and increases risk of severe disabling stroke fivefold. Those with AF are of...

Usability and acceptability of ambulatory ECG monitoring in undiagnosed syncope: Insights from the ASPIRED-Q qualitative study

Presentation / Conference Contribution
Pearsons, A., Reed, M., Hanson, C., Clarke, E., Blackstock, C., & Neubeck, L. (2024, October)
Usability and acceptability of ambulatory ECG monitoring in undiagnosed syncope: Insights from the ASPIRED-Q qualitative study. Presented at Royal College of Emergency Medicine Annual Scientific Conference, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, United Kingdom
Aims, objectives and background: The aim of this study, which was embedded into the ASPIRED randomised controlled trial (ISRCTN10278811), was to explore patient and clinician ...

Brain fog and spontaneous coronary artery dissection: a commentary

Journal Article
Neubeck, L., Pearsons, A., & Hanson, C. (2024)
Brain fog and spontaneous coronary artery dissection: a commentary. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 23(8), e175–e176. https://doi.org/10.1093/eurjcn/zvae109
This invited commentary refers to ‘Cognitive and physical fatigue—the experience and consequences of ‘brain fog’ after spontaneous coronary artery dissection: a qualitative st...

Hypertension management and outcomes during the covid-19 pandemic: diagnosis, blood pressure telemonitoring use and mortality

Journal Article
Hanley, J., Paterson, M., Pollock, R., Parker, R., Neubeck, L., Atherton, I., Mchale, S., Pearsons, A., Mckinstry, B., & Guthrie, B. (2024)
Hypertension management and outcomes during the covid-19 pandemic: diagnosis, blood pressure telemonitoring use and mortality. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 23(Supplement_1), https://doi.org/10.1093/eurjcn/zvae098.047
Introduction The effects of COVID-19 on people with hypertension are poorly understood, but potentially severe both due to increased risk of cardiovascular events post covid (...

The relationship of natriuretic peptides and body mass index in chronic heart failure – A Systematic Review

Presentation / Conference Contribution
Ross, C., Pearsons, A., Mills, N., & Neubeck, L. (2024, May)
The relationship of natriuretic peptides and body mass index in chronic heart failure – A Systematic Review. Poster presented at European Society of Cardiology, Heart Failure 2024, Lisbon, Portugal
Background/Introduction Chronic heart failure (CHF) represents a global health challenge, with a rising prevalence and substantial impact on patients' quality of life and heal...

A narrative review of global and national physical activity and sedentary behaviour guidelines development processes - The GUidelines Standards (GUS) project

Journal Article
Milton, K., Hanson, C., Pearsons, A., Chou, R., & Stamatakis, E. (in press)
A narrative review of global and national physical activity and sedentary behaviour guidelines development processes - The GUidelines Standards (GUS) project. Preventive Medicine, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ypmed.2024.107959
Background: Clinical and public health guidelines serve to direct clinical practice and policy, based on the best available evidence. The World Health Organization (WHO) and ...

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