Projects per year
Personal profile
Areas of Expertise
Smoking relapse prevention, Electronic cigarette use, substance misuse, addiction, mental health and young people, qualitative research methods, qualitative systematic reviewing.
Video: MYTH 1: 'Vaping is just as bad as smoking tobacco'
Video: MYTH 2: 'Vaping is more addictive than tobacco'
Video: MYTH 3: 'E-cigarettes are really dangerous to use'
Video: MYTH 4: 'Vaping encourages non-smokers to take up smoking'
Administrative Posts
- Director of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Citizen's Academy
- Lead of the UEA Addiction Research group
- Module lead, MBBS Module 11 - Mental Health
Academic Background
- Doctor of Philosophy, School of Social Work & Psychosocial Sciences, University of East Anglia. Submitted June 2003, examined October 2003
- 1997-2000. BSc Hons. (Starred First Class) Psychosocial Studies, University of East Anglia, Norwich
Key Research Interests
Caitlin Notley is the lead of the Addiction Research Group: https://www.uea.ac.uk/medicine/research/addiction . The group produces high quality multidisciplinary research evidence to impact upon people who are affected by addiction, including service users, carers, health professionals and policy makers. The research approach emphasises responsiveness to social, cultural and pressing health needs, and supporting high risk or disadvantaged groups.
Caitlin is a social scientist, and an expert in qualitative research methodologies applied across health and social sciences. She has extensive experience of running qualitative studies as stand alone projects or alongside clinical trials. Her particular areas of research expertise are tobacco smoking cessation, relapse prevention and electronic cigarette use. She also works in the fields of substance dependency, misuse and addiction, mental health and young people, health needs assessment and qualitative systematic reviewing.
Key Responsibilities
Currently Professor Notley leads research projects funded by The National Institute for Health Research, Cancer Research UK and the Medical Research Council. Projects focus on a national randomised controlled trial of a smoking relapse prevention interventon (NIHR), smoking cessation in hospital emergency departments, E Cigarette use, trajectories and dual use (CRUK), and smoking cessation intervention development within Neonatal units (NIHR).
Professor Notley is Director of the Citizen's Academy - a faculty initiative to coordinate patient and public involvement across medicine and health teaching and research. She is also the academic lead for mental health teaching on the MBBS course.
Research Group or Lab Membership
Director - Faculty of Medicine and Health Citizen's Academy
Lead of the Addiction research group
Member of the Public Health and Health Services research theme
Member of the Medical School Research Committee
Teaching Interests
Academic lead for MBBS Module 11 - Mental Health and Psychiatry. Involvement in teaching and assessment (Module 11). MBBS PBL tutor. Teaching research methods and involvement in supervision of research dissertations and MBBS analytical reviews. Personal advisor to MBBS students (years 1-5) and supervision of PhD students, MSc students, Foundation year Doctors on academic and public health placements, and Public Health trainees on a research placement.
I have led the redevelopment of the MBBS Mental health module (2016-2017 and again in 2021), defining learning outcomes, reviewing PBL cases and contibuting to exam question writing. As part of my previous substance misuse curriculum development post I contributed significantly to curriculum development and design, having undertaken mapping of the MBBS curriculum, and made recommendations and changes to teaching. These recommendations have aligned UEA’s teaching to national learning objectives for substance misuse teaching.
I have facilitated PBL groups, contributed to student assessment through marking MBBS research protocols, final year research projects and SSS presentations. I have also undertaken consultation skills training.
In previous years, I have been invited as a guest lecturer to undertake specialist teaching in research methods for undergraduate and post graduate students.
Teaching Activities
- SSS assessment and exam marking
- Supervision of Addictions focused PhD students
Career
Senior Lecturer in Mental Health
Previous Appointments
2012-2018 UK Society for the Study of Addiction Research Fellow - Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia
2009-2013 Research Advisor National Institute for Health Research, Research Design Service for the East of England – specialising in qualitative methodologies
2009-2011 Lecturer in Substance Misuse - School Of Medicine Health Policy & Practice, University of East Anglia.
2007-2011 Qualitative Lead researcher, 'A randomised controlled trial, economic evaluation and qualitative study of supervised consumption in patients managed with opiate maintenance treatment', School Of Medicine Health Policy & Practice, University of East Anglia.
2008 Research Associate, ‘Needs Assessment of Norfolk Drugs Misusers not in Treatment’, School Of Medicine Health Policy & Practice, University of East Anglia.
2008 Associate Tutor, School of Psychosocial Sciences, University of East Anglia.
2007 Research Associate ‘Young Peoples Needs Assessment for Norfolk Drug and Alcohol Partnership’, School Social Work & Psychosocial Sciences, University of East Anglia.
2005 - 2006 Research Associate, ‘Evaluation of Family Resolutions Pilot Project’ Centre for Research on the Child and Family, School of Psychosocial Sciences, University of East Anglia.
2005 - 2006 Research Associate ‘National Evaluation of Children’s Trusts Pathfinders’, Centre for Applied Research In Education, School of Education, University of East Anglia.
2004-2005 Research Associate, ‘A Process and Outcome Evaluation of In-Court Conciliation at First Appointment in Contact Cases’, Centre for Research on the Child and Family, School of Psychosocial Sciences, University of East Anglia.
2000-2004 Associate Tutor, School of Psychosocial Sciences, University of East Anglia.
2002-2004 Editor’s Assistant, Journal of Therapeutic Communities
2002-2003 Assistant Editor, Journal of Child & Family Social Work
Professional Qualifications and professional memberships
December 2011 Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education Practice, University of East Anglia
July 2000 BSc (Hons), University of East Anglia (starred 1)
August 2003 PhD, University of East Anglia
Selected publications 2021
- Notley, C, Houghton, B, Maskrey, V,Holland, R, Lingford-Hughes, A, Punukollu, B, Duka, T & Kouimtsidis, C An exploration of Identity Change in Post-Detoxification Alcohol Dependent Individuals Drugs and Alcohol Today 10-2021
- Notley C Commentary on Loud et al: Reconsidering nicotine dependence in adults. Addiction 10-2021
- Notley, C, Butler, A.R, Lindson, N, Bullen, C, Theodoulou, A, Begh, R, McRobbie H, Hajek P, Rigotti N, Hartman-Boyce, J. The Cochrane review of electronic cigarettes for smoking cessation – remaining focused on the evidence. European Respiratory Journal. Accepted 08-2021
- Smith TO, Belderson P, Dainty JR, Notley, C et al Impact of COVID-19 pandemic social restriction measures on people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases in the UK: a mixed-methods study BMJ Open 2021;11:e048772. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-048772
- Naughton, F, Brown, C, High, J, Notley, C, Mascolo, C, Coleman, T, Barton, G, Shepstone, L, Sutton, S, Prevost, T, Crane, D, Greaves, F & Hope, A. Randomised controlled trial of a Just-In-Time Adaptive Intervention (JITAI) smoking cessation smartphone app: The Quit Sense feasibility trial protocol (Accepted 03-2021) BMJ Open.
- Cox S, Ward E, Ross L, Notley C. How a Sample of English Stop Smoking Services and Vape Shops Adapted During the Early Covid-19 Pandemic: a Mixed-methods Cross Sectional Survey. Research Square; 2021. DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-184310/v1.
- Naughton, F; Ward, E; Khondoker, M; Belderson, P; Minihane, A.M; Dainty, J; Hanson, S; Holland, R; Brown, T; Notley, C. Health behaviour change during the UK COVID-19 lockdown: findings from the first wave of the C-19 health behaviour and wellbeing daily tracker study (01-2021) British Journal of Health Psychology. DOI:10.1111/bjhp.12500.
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 SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy, University of East Anglia
… → 2003
Bachelor of Science, University of East Anglia
… → 2000
External positions
Honorary Academic, UKHSA/OHID - formerly Public Health England
1 Nov 2019 → …
Visiting Fellow, London South Bank University
1 Jan 2018 → …
Media Expertise
- Addiction
- Covid
- Public Health
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Intensive smoking cessation intervention for those living in coastal communities
Pope, I., Notley, C., Varley, A. & Ward, E.
12/09/22 → 31/12/23
Project: Research
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Love my Lungs – smoke-free homes support for families admitted to neonatal intensive care
Society for the Study of Addiction
1/10/21 → 30/06/24
Project: Research
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Smoking cessation for substance misusers: a systematic review of qualitative studies on participant and provider beliefs and perceptions
Gentry, S., Craig, J., Holland, R. & Notley, C., 1 Nov 2017, In: Drug and Alcohol Dependence. 180, p. 178-192 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile22 Citations (Scopus)29 Downloads (Pure) -
A qualitative exploration of the role of vape shop environments in supporting smoking abstinence
Ward, E., Cox, S., Dawkins, L., Jakes, S., Holland, R. & Notley, C., 9 Feb 2018, In: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 15, 2, 297.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile19 Citations (Scopus)27 Downloads (Pure) -
Self-help materials for smoking relapse prevention: a process evaluation of the SHARPISH randomized controlled trial
Notley, C., Blyth, A., Maskrey, V., Karavadra, B., Brown, T., Holland, R., Bachmann, M. O., Brandon, T. H. & Song, F., 1 Mar 2018, In: Journal of Public Health. 40, 1, p. 98-105 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile1 Citation (Scopus)17 Downloads (Pure) -
Are electronic cigarettes an effective aid to smoking cessation or reduction among vulnerable groups? A systematic review of quantitative and qualitative evidence
Gentry, S., Forouhi, N. & Notley, C., May 2019, In: Nicotine and Tobacco Research. 21, 5, p. 602–616 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile29 Citations (Scopus)17 Downloads (Pure) -
Experiencing mental health diagnosis: a systematic review of service user, clinician, and carer perspectives across clinical settings
Perkins, A., Ridler, J., Browes, D., Peryer, G., Notley, C. & Hackmann, C., Sep 2018, In: The Lancet Psychiatry. 5, 9, p. 747-764 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile55 Citations (Scopus)53 Downloads (Pure)
Prizes
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UEA Impact and Innovation award
Naughton, Felix (Recipient) & Notley, Caitlin (Recipient), 15 Aug 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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UK E Cigarette Research Forum (Event)
Caitlin Notley (Member)
1 Sep 2022Activity: Membership › Network, Working Group or Professional Association
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Invited expert peer reviewer for NIHR RfPB, PHR, HS&DR, CRUK & Cochrane
Caitlin Notley (Reviewer)
2020 → …Activity: Other activity types › Other
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Nicotine and Tobacco Research (Journal)
Caitlin Notley (Peer reviewer)
1 Jun 2019Activity: Editorial work › Publication editorial role
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Advisory Council for ‘Action on Smoking and Health’ (External organisation)
Caitlin Notley (Member)
2019Activity: Membership › Public/government panel or group
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Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco (External organisation)
Caitlin Notley (Member)
2019Activity: Membership › Network, Working Group or Professional Association
Press/Media
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Major study reveals the lasting impact of covid lockdowns
23/03/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: UEA Press Release
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Flavoured vapes less harmful to young people than smoking, and could help teen smokers quit
17/11/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: UEA Press Release
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Alcohol deaths highest for 20 years in England and Wales, new data shows (May 2021)
Caitlin Notley & Felix Naughton
2/05/21 → 20/05/21
35 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Starter vape packs to be handed out in hospitals
29/04/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: UEA Press Release