Dr Jonny Branney
- Principal Academic In Nursing and Clinical Sciences
- Bournemouth Gateway Building BG409, St Pauls Lane, Bournemouth, BH8 8GP
Biography
Dr Jonathan (Jonny) Branney is Principal Academic in Nursing and Clinical Sciences and Programme Leader for the PGDip/MSc Advanced Clinical Practice and MSc Advanced Clinical Practice apprenticeship. He has a substantial clinical background as both a registered nurse (critical care; accident & emergency) and formerly a registered chiropractor. He is passionate about the role of biosciences in nurse and healthcare education, using innovative teaching techniques such as Team-based Learning to engage students, and in research on neck and back pain-associated disorders, particularly that aimed at improving outcomes for patients. His award-winning doctoral research investigated the mechanism of spinal manipulative therapy and its relationship with patient-reported outcomes in the treatment of patients with neck pain. He built on this research with a Royal College of Chiropractors Early Career Postdoctoral Fellowship which explored the relationship between intervertebral disc degeneration and intervertebral motion in neck pain... This body of work included the use of quantitative fluoroscopy (motion x-rays) to measure the movement of the bones in the cervical spine of the participating patients before and after treatment. The results are published in international peer-reviewed journals and have been cited in systematic reviews/meta-analyses.
At BU, research has included collaborating with the Orthopaedic Research Institute on a project aimed at improving outcomes for patients scheduled for hip and knee replacement surgery. His latest project, funded by the Team-based Learning Collaborative, is a stakeholder consultation on the use of Team-based Learning as part of the supported self-management of patients with chronic back pain. In line with the Fusion ethos at BU, Jonny is proud to bring his duel professional practice backgrounds and a passion for clinical research and teaching together to mutual benefit as a full-time academic.
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Latest projects
A stakeholder consultation on Team-based Learning pain management classes for patients with persistent low back pain. Branney, J., Muldoon, R., Barry, J. [Funded by Team-based Learning Collaborative Research Grant, March 2024].
A patient-public involvement consultation on the feasibility of a Team-based Learning self-management course to support patients in the self-management of chronic low back pain. Branney, J., Ward, L. [Funded by NIHR RDS Southwest Public Involvement Fund, February 2024].
Recent conference presentations
‘A qualitative useability testing study of a Team-based Learning pain neuroscience education course in a musculoskeletal pain out-patients clinic.’ Branney, J., Muldoon, R., Barry, J. Podium presentation, Innovative and Inclusive Academia Conference, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy, 19-20th October 2023.
‘When Team-based Learning met the 2-Stage Exam: A marriage made in heaven?’ Branney J. [presenter] and Muldoon R. Podium presentation, Team-based Learning Collaborative Annual Meeting, Orlando, Florida, 11-14th March 2023.
‘An investigation of biological and psychosocial prognostic predictors in neck pain and whiplash-associated disorders’ Branney, J. Podium Presentation, Royal College of Chiropractors 10th AGM & Winter Conference, Conference Centre, London, 25th January 2023.
‘Disc degeneration and intervertebral motion sharing in the cervical spine: A cross-sectional study in patients with neck pain and matched healthy controls’ Branney, J., Du Rose, A., Breen, A., Mowlem, P... and Breen, A.C, Poster Presentation, British Chiropractic Association Conference, The Vox, Birmingham, 5-6th November 2022.
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Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person's work contributes towards the following SDGs:
Good health and well-being
"Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages"
Quality education
"Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all"