Keith Ford
Senior Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing
Profile
Biography
Keith has experience of working in Higher Education and Mental Health Nursing. Keith has taught UK students and overseas students (Malaysia, China, Malta and the UAE).
Qualifications
- PhD
- MSc
- BSc (Hons)
- PG Dip PSI
- Dip N
- SFHEA
- RMN
Departmental roles
- Chair of Board of Examiners
Research
Overview
- People with a diagnosis of schizophrenia
- Student wellbeing and transition to becoming a qualified nurse
- Recovery focussed approaches
Projects
Understanding the experiences of transition for newly qualified mental health nurses and their potential to stay in the role: A qualitative exploration.
Available PhD research projects
Citation: Ford, Keith (2015) ‘Daring to peek over the wall’: A qualitative exploration of the concept of remission in the process of recovery for people with schizophrenia. Doctoral thesis, Northumbria University.
NimbusSanL-Regu (northumbria.ac.uk)
Supervision
- Psychosis/schizophrenia
- Hearing voices
- Recovery approaches
- Broad Mental Health issues
- Student nurse wellbeing and transition to qualification
- Holistic or psychosocial interventions/approaches for people with mental health issues
- Long-term conditions and mental health
Teaching
Undergraduate
- Knowledge Applied to Nursing Practice 3
- Knowledge Applied to Nursing Practice 5
- Professional Development 1
- Biological and Pharmacological Aspects of Illness across the Lifespan 2
- Psychosocial and Sociological Aspects of Ill-health 2
Module lead for Psychosocial and Sociological Aspects of Ill-health 1
Postgraduate
- Deputy Module Lead for Person-centred Consultation & Shared Decision-making module
Publications
Selected publications
- Mhlongo S. Mason-Jones A. J. & Ford K. (2023) Sexual, reproductive and mental health among young men (10-24) in low-and-middle income countries: a scoping review. Frontiers in Reproductive Health 04 December 2023. DOI: 10.3389/frph.2023.1119407
- Ford K. & Watson F. (2020) Working with people who hear voices. British Journal of Nursing. 28 (19) 1142-1144.
- Ford K. (2018) A social construction of remission for people with a diagnosis of schizophrenia. Mental Health and Social Inclusion 22 (2) 94-107.
- Ford K. (2016) Recovery from schizophrenia: developing context utilising the literature. Mental Health and Social Inclusion 20 (3) 187-196.
- Ford K. (2010) The concept of remission for people with schizophrenia. Mental Health Practice 13 (5) 24-27.
- Yeomans D. Taylor M. Currie A. Ford K. Fear C. Hynes J. Sullivan G. Moore B. & Burns T. (2010) Resolution and remission in schizophrenia: getting well and staying well. Advances in Psychiatric Treatment 16 86-95.
- Fear C. Yeomans D. Moore B. Taylor M. Ford K. Currie A. Hynes J. Sullivan G. Whale R. & Burns T. (2009) Managing schizophrenia in primary care: The utility of remission criteria as outcome indicators. Mental Health in Family Medicine. 6 (2) 107-112.
- King M. Barcham C. Dewey S. Ford K. Fulford B. Gauntlett N. Jonathan D. Marsen-Luther Y. Merchant C. & Shah M. (2008) Workbook to support implementation of the Mental health Act 1983 as amended by the Mental Health Act 2007. Care Services Improvement Partnership (CSIP) and National Institute for Mental Health in England (NIMHE). London.
- Ford K. & King M. (2005) A model for developing assertive outreach: Meeting local needs. Mental Health Practice 8 (10) 34-37.
- Ford K. & McGlynn P. (2006) Chapter 3: Risk Management In P. McGlynn (Ed) (2006) Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment: A Practical Guide. Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health. London.
- Ford K. (2003) A Review of the Assertive Outreach Team in the South Locality of Tees & North East Yorkshire NHS Trust. Tees & North East Yorkshire NHS Trust. Middlesbrough.
- Ford K. & King M. (2005) A model for developing assertive outreach: Meeting local needs. Mental Health Practice 8 (10) 34-37.
- Clement S. Freeman J. Ford K. & Ketteringham J. (2002) Assertive Outreach in the North East, Yorkshire and Humberside. Northern Centre for Mental Health. Durham.
- Ford K. & McClelland N. (2001) Assertive Outreach: Development of a working model. Nursing Standard 16 (23) 41-44.
- Ford K. (1997) Promoting independence in people with Alzheimer’s disease. Elderly Care 9 (3) 12-16.
- Ford K. (1992) A Seasonal Depression: Management of Seasonal Affective Disorder. Professional Nurse 8 (2) 94-96, 98
External activities
Overview
Memberships
Editorial duties
External activities
- External Examiner at The University of Swansea for BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health) – (4yr Tenure 2023-2027).
Media coverage
- Expert opinion: BBC Look North: Seasonal Affective Disorder, aired 21 March 2023.
