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Dr Janet Robertson
Lecturer in Health Research (Part-time)
Department: Division of Health Research
Degree: PhD
Associated research centres and groups: Centre for Disability Research CeDR
Current Teaching
Surveys & Questionnaire Design (MRes distance learning mini-module)
Quantitative data analysis (MRes distance learning mini-module, convenor)
Certificate in Service Leadership & Management (Services for People with Learning Disabilities)
Research Interests
Janet Robertson joined the Institute for Health Research in 2000 having previously worked at the Hester Adrian Research Centre in Manchester for seven years. Janet has been involved in research in learning disabilities since completing her PhD in 1992 at the University of Kent on Analogical Reasoning and Transfer in Children with Severe Learning Disabilities. Her research within the field of intellectual disabilities has included the evaluation of services, service user quality of life, the use of psychotropic medication, health issues, social networks, the needs of South Asian carers, and the mental health needs of children. She has also worked on a Department of Health funded evaluation of the impact of Person Centred Planning across four sites in the UK; an evaluation of the quality and costs of semi-independent living and staffed group homes; and an evaluation of responses the the Valuing People Now consultation. She has also worked on a knowledge review for the Social Care Institute of Excellence on commissioning cost-effective local services for people with learning disabilities and complex needs.More recently she hasworked on an international literature review on the impact of short breaks for disabled children and their families and on reviews for WHO on identifying intellectual disabilities and the effectiveness of CBR in low and middle income countries.
Publications From 2001
Emerson E. & Robertson J. (2002) Future Demand for Services for Young Adults with Learning Disabilities from South Asian and Black Communities in Birmingham. Institute for Health Research, Lancaster University, Lancaster.
Emerson E. & Robertson J. (2002) The Mental Health Needs of Children and Adolescents with Learning Disabilities in Manchester: Results of a City-Wide Survey. Institute for Health Research, Lancaster University, Lancaster.
Emerson E. & Robertson J. (2010) Obesity in young children with intellectual disabilities or borderline intellectual functioning. International Journal of Pediatric Obesity, 5, 320-326.
Emerson E., Robertson J., Gregory N., Hatton C., Kessissoglou S., Hallam A., Järbrink K., Knapp M., Netten A. & Walsh P. N. (2001) Quality and costs of supported living residences and group homes in the United Kingdom. Am J Ment Retard, 106, 401-415.
Emerson E., Robertson J., Robertson J., Felce D., Meek A., Carr D., Knapp M. & Hallam A. (2004) Quality & costs of community residential supports for people with intellectual disabilities (ID) and challenging behaviour (CB). JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY RESEARCH, 48, 415-415.
Emerson E., Robertson J. & Wood J. (2004) Levels of psychological distress experienced by family carers of children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities (ID) in a multi-cultural urban conurbation. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY RESEARCH, 48, 368-368.Emerson E., Robertson J. & Wood J. (2004) Levels of psychological distress experienced by family carers of children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities in an urban conurbation. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 17, 77-84.
Emerson E., Robertson J. & Wood J. (2005) Emotional and behavioural needs of children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities in an urban conurbation. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY RESEARCH, 49, 16-24.
Emerson E., Robertson J. & Wood J. (2007) The association between area-level indicators of social deprivation and the emotional and behavioural needs of black and south asian children with intellectual disabilities in a deprived urban environment. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 20, 420-429.
Felce D., Perry J., Robertson J., Romeo R., Meek A., Emerson E. & Knapp M. (2006) The quality and costs of fully staffed and partially staffed group homes. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 19, 232-232.
Gregory N., Robertson J., Kessissoglou S., Emerson E. & Hatton C. (2001) Factors associated with expressed satisfaction among people with intellectual disability receiving residential supports. J Intellect Disabil Res, 45, 279-291.
Hallam A., Hallam A., Knapp M., Jarbrink K., Netten A., Emerson E., Robertson J., Gregory N., Hatton C., Kessissoglou S. & Durkan J. (2002) Costs of village community, residential campus and dispersed housing provision for people with intellectual disability. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY RESEARCH, 46, 394-404.
Hastings R. & Robertson J. (in preparation) Interventions for children with pervasive developmental disorders in low and middle income countries. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, Special Issue. Review conducted for WHO.
Hatton C., Akram Y., Robertson J., Shah R. & Emerson E. (2003) The disclosure process and its impact on south Asian families with a child with severe intellectual disabilities. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 16, 177-188.
Hatton C., Akram Y., Shah R., Robertson J. & Emerson E. (2003) Supporting South Asian Families with a Child with Severe Disabilities. Institute for Health Research, Lancaster University, Lancaster.
Hatton C., Emerson E., Robertson J., Gregory N., Kessissoglou S., Perry J., Felce D., Lowe K., Noonan Walsh P. & Linehan C. (2001) The adaptive behavior scale-residential and community (part I): towards the development of a short form. RESEARCH IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, 22, 273-288.
Hatton C., Emerson E., Robertson J., Gregory N., Kessissoglou S. & Walsh P. N. (2004) The Resident Choice Scale: a measure to assess opportunities for self-determination in residential settings. J Intellect Disabil Res, 48, 103-113.
Hatton C., Robertson J., Emerson E., Felce D., Meek A., Carr D., Knapp M. & Hallam A. (2004) Staff stress and morale in non-congregate and congregate community settings for people with challenging behaviour (CB). JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY RESEARCH, 48, 415-415.
Hatton C., Robertson J., Power A., Baines S. & Emerson E. (2009) Summary of Responses to the Consultation on Valuing People Now: from Progress to Transformation. Department of Health, HM Government, London.
Perry J., Meek A., Felce D., Romeo R., Knapp M., Robertson J. & Emerson E. (2008) Outcomes and costs of community living: Semi-independent living and fully staffed group homes. American Journal on Mental Retardation, 113, 81-101.
Robertson J. & Emerson E. (2006) A Systematic Review of the Comparative Benefits and Costs of Models of Providing Residential and Vocational Supports to Adults with Autistic Spectrum Disorder: Report for the National Autistic Society. Institute for Health Research, Lancaster University, Lancaster.
Robertson J. & Emerson E. (2007) A Review of Evaluative Research on Case Management for People with Intellectual Disabilities. In: Issues in Case Management Practice for People with Intellectual Disabilities: A Handbook for Practitioners. (Ed.^(Eds. C. Bigby, E. Ozanne & C. Fyffe). Jessica Kingsley, London.
Robertson J. & Emerson E. (2010) Estimating the Number of People with Co-Occurring Vision and Hearing Impairments in the UK. Centre for Disability Research, Lancaster University, Lancaster.
Robertson J. & Emerson E. (2010) Participation in sports by people with intellectual disabilities in England. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 23, 616-622.
Robertson J., Emerson E., Elliott J. & Hatton C. (2007) El impacto de la planificación centrada en la persona en las personas con discapacidad intelectual en Inglaterra: un resumen de hallazgos. Siglo Cero, 38, 5-24.
Robertson J., Emerson E., Elliott J., Hatton C., McIntosh B., Swift P., Krinjen-Kemp E., Towers C., Romeo R., Knapp M., Sanderson H., Routledge M., Oakes P. & Joyce T. (2007) The Impact of Person Centred Planning for People with Intellectual Disabilities in England: A Summary of Findings. Institute for Health Research, Lancaster University, Lancaster.
Robertson J., Emerson E., Felce D., Meek A., Carr D., Knapp M. & Hallam A. (2004) Treatment and management of challenging behaviours (CB) in congregate and non-congregate community accommodation. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY RESEARCH, 48, 415-415.
Robertson J., Emerson E., Gregory N., Hatton C., Kessissoglou S., Hallam A. & Linehan C. (2001) Social networks of people with mental retardation in residential settings. MENTAL RETARDATION, 39, 201-214.
Robertson J., Emerson E. & Hatton C. (in preparation) The Efficacy of Community-Based Rehabilitation for Children with or at Significant Risk of Intellectual Disabilities in Low and Middle Income Countries: A Review. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, Special Issue. Review conducted for WHO.
Robertson J., Emerson E., Hatton C., Elliot J., McIntosh B., Swift P., Krinjen-Kemp E., Towers C., Romeo R., Knapp M., Sanderson H., Routledge M., Oakes P. & Joyce T. (2008) Análisis longitudinal del impacto y coste de la planificación centrada en la persona para personas con discapacidad intelectual en inglaterra. Siglo Cero, 39, 5-30.
Robertson J., Emerson E., Hatton C., Elliott J., McIntosh B., Swift P., Krinjen-Kemp E., Towers C., Romeo R. & Knapp M. (2007) Person-centred planning: factors associated with successful outcomes for people with intellectual disabilities. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY RESEARCH, 51, 232-243.
Robertson J., Emerson E., Hatton C., Elliott J., McIntosh B., Swift P., Krinjen-Kemp E., Towers C., Romeo R., Knapp M., Sanderson H., Routledge M., Oakes P. & Joyce T. (2005) The Impact of Person Centred Planning. Institute for Health Research, Lancaster University, Lancaster.
Robertson J., Emerson E., Hatton C., Elliott J., McIntosh B., Swift P., Krinjen-Kemp E., Towers C., Romeo R., Knapp M., Sanderson H., Routledge M., Oakes P. & Joyce T. (2006) Longitudinal analysis of the impact and cost of person-centered planning for people with intellectual disabilities in England. AMERICAN JOURNAL ON MENTAL RETARDATION, 111, 400-416.
Robertson J., Emerson E., Hatton C., Elliott J., McIntosh B., Swift P., Krinjen-Kemp E., Towers C., Romeo R., Knapp M., Sanderson H., Routledge M., Oakes P. & Joyce T. (2007) Person-centred planning: factors associated with successful outcomes for people with intellectual disabilities. J Intellect Disabil Res, 51, 232-243.
Robertson J., Emerson E., Hatton C., Gregory N., Kessissoglou S., Hallam A. & Walsh P. N. (2001) Environmental opportunities and supports for exercising self-determination in community-based residential settings. RESEARCH IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, 22, 487-502.
Robertson J., Emerson E., Pinkney L., Caesar E., Felce D., Meek A., Carr D., Lowe K., Knapp M. & Hallam A. (2002) Quality and Costs of Community-Based Residential Supports for People with Learning Disabilities and Challenging Behaviour: Final Report to the Department of Health. Institute for Health Research, Lancaster University. , Lancaster.
Robertson J., Emerson E., Pinkney L., Caesar E., Felce D., Meek A., Carr D., Lowe K., Knapp M. & Hallam A. (2004) Quality and costs of community-based residential supports for people with mental retardation and challenging behavior. AMERICAN JOURNAL ON MENTAL RETARDATION, 109, 332-344.
Robertson J., Emerson E., Pinkney L., Caesar E., Felce D., Meek A., Carr D., Lowe K., Knapp M. & Hallam A. (2005) Community-based residential supports for people with intellectual disabilities and challenging behaviour: The views of neighbours. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 18, 85-92.
Robertson J., Emerson E., Pinkney L., Caesar E., Felce D., Meek A., Carr D., Lowe K., Knapp M. & Hallam A. (2005) Treatment and management of challenging behaviours in congregate and noncongregate community-based supported accommodation. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY RESEARCH, 49, 63-72.
Robertson J., Hatton C. & Emerson E. (in preparation) The Identification of Children with or at Significant Risk of Intellectual Disabilities in Low and Middle Income Countries: A Review. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, Special Issue. Review conducted for WHO.
Robertson J., Hatton C., Emerson E., Elliott J., McIntosh B., Swift P., Krinjen-Kemp E., Towers C., Romeo R., Knapp M., Sanderson H., Routledge M., Oakes P. & Joyce T. (2007) Reported barriers to the implementation of person-centred planning for people with intellectual disabilities in the UK. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 20, 297-307.
Robertson J., Hatton C., Felce D., Meek A., Carr D., Knapp M., Hallam A., Emerson E., Pinkney L., Caesar E. & Lowe K. (2005) Staff stress and morale in community-based settings for people with intellectual disabilities and challenging behaviour: A brief report. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 18, 271-277.
Robertson J., Hatton C., Wells E., Collins M., Langer S., Welch V. & Emerson E. (2010) The Impacts of Short Break Provision on Families with a Disabled Child: An International Literature Review. Health & Social Care in the Community, Online Early.
Robertson J., Roberts H. & Emerson E. (2010) Health Checks for People with Learning Disabilities: A Systematic Review of Evidence. Improving Health & Lives: Learning Disabilities Observatory, Durham.
Robertson J., Roberts H. & Emerson E. (in press) The Impact of Health Checks for People with Intellectual disabilities: A Systematic Review of Evidence. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY RESEARCH.
Robertson J., Robertson J., Emerson E., Pinkney L., Caesar E., Felce D., Meek A., Carr D., Lowe K., Knapp M. & Hallam A. (2005) Treatment and management of challenging behaviours in congregate and noncongregate community-based supported accommodation. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY RESEARCH, 49, 63-72.
Smith C., Felce D., Ahmed Z., Fraser W. I., Kerr M., Kiernan C., Emerson E., Robertson J., Allen D. & Baxter H. (2002) Sedation effects on responsiveness: evaluating the reduction of antipsychotic medication in people with intellectual disability using a conditional probability approach. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY RESEARCH, 46, 464-471.
Walsh P. N., Emerson E. & Robertson J. (2004) A Good Place to Live: the Quality of Residential Supports. In: Lives and Times: Practice, Policy and People with Disability. (Ed.^(Eds. P. N. Walsh & H. Gash). Wordwell, Dublin.
Walsh P. N., Linehan C., Hillery J., Durkan J., Emerson E., Hatton C., Robertson J., Gregory N., Kessissoglou S., Hallam A., Knapp M., Jaerbrink K. & Netten A. (2001) Family views of the quality of residential supports. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 14, 292-309.
Wigham S., Robertson J., Emerson E., Hatton C., Elliot J., McIntosh B., Swift P., Krinjen-Kemp E., Towers C., Romeo R., Knapp M., Sanderson H., Routledge M., Oakes P. & Joyce T. (2008) Reported Goal Setting and Benefits of Person Centred Planning for People with Intellectual Disabilities. Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 12, 143-152.
Potential Doctoral Proposals
Intellectual disabilities
Other Interests and Hobbies
Most of my spare time is spent with my little cherubs Robert and Heather. We like to go swimming, cycling and rollerskating. I enjoy running and compete in fell, cross country and road races (in order of preference).
Associated Keywords: Health, Intellectual disabilities, Learning disabilities, Quality of life
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Lancaster University
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United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 1524 510851
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