Dr Jane Hislop
Co-Programme Director Simulation Based Clinical Education

- Edinburgh Medical School
- Medical Education
Contact details
- Tel: +44 (0)131 242 6536
- Email: jane.hislop@ed.ac.uk
Address
- Street
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The University of Edinburgh
GU315 Chancellor’s Building
Edinburgh BioQuarter
49 Little France Crescent
Edinburgh - City
- Post code
- EH16 4SB
Background
I am the co-programme director of the Pg Certificate in Simulation Based Clinical Education and I also teach on the MSc in Clinical Education This role involves development of an online, distance learning curriculum; as well as teaching, assessment, student support and dissertation supervision of those involved in undergraduate and post graduate education of health professionals (including doctors, nurses, pharmacists and allied health professionals).
I have been working in higher education since 2001 as a physiotherapy a lecturer at Glasgow Caledonian University, then Queen Margaret University before developing and leading on a new integrated MSc Physiotherapy (pre-registration) programme at Edinburgh Napier University with Occupational Therapy and Social Work. I also have experience of working as part-time faculty on a Doctoral Physical Therapy programme at Sacramento State University where I developed and delivered a module on Physical Therapists as educators.
I work part-time as a clinical education lead in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy within NHS Fife.
Qualifications
1991 BSc Physiotherapy (distinction)
1997 MSc Community Health, Edinburgh University
2004 PG Certificate in Tertiary Level Teaching and Learning Methods (distinction)
2014 PhD Queen Margaret University
2004 Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
Responsibilities & affiliations
I am an educational representative for the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and external examiner at Nottingham University on their post graduate Masters in Physiotherapy, Keele University on the MSc in Simulation in Clinical Education and Glasgow Caledonian University on their MSc (pre-registration) Physiotherapy programme. I am an HCPC registered Physiotherapist and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
Postgraduate teaching
MSc Clinical Education
Open to PhD supervision enquiries?
Yes
Current PhD students supervised
Kerry Heathcote (PhD) An Investigation into the Validity of Utilising Learning Analytics to Support and Inform Student Retention and Achievement in Post-16 Education.
Past PhD students supervised
I have supervised over 50 MSc dissertations to sucessful completion
Current research interests
• Peer mentorship • Interprofessional learning • Integrating kindness within curriculum • Student wellbeingPast research interests
• Measurement of Physical Activity.Project activity
Project lead for a cross Scotland HEI development of an online practice education training for AHPs via TURAS 2020 to date
Past project grants
ENU Teaching Fellow Grant, Embedding a culture of kindness and wellbeing at ENU (£7,000) 2018
Carnegie Trust Scholarship for Grant Burns BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy student (£700) 2015
British Geriatric Society (£300) to attend World Confederation for Physical Therapist Congress, Singapore 2015
Santander scholarship (£500) to attend World Confederation for Physical Therapist Congress, Singapore 2015
Projects for Enhancement of Teaching and Learning (£500), Queen Margaret University with Dr Judith Lane 2014
Carnegie Trust Scholarship for Nicole Palmer BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy student (£700) 2014
Santander scholarship (£1,500) to attend International Conference on Ambulatory Monitoring of Physical Activity and Movement, Boston, MA, USA. 2013
Principal investigator, Physiotherapy Research Foundation (£25,000), Chartered Society of Physiotherapy 2007
Member of project proposal team involved in successful bid for funding from NHS Education for Scotland’s PUMP priming for development for inter-professional master’s level in public health (£ 75,000) 2003
Member of steering group involved in a successful tender to Greater Glasgow NHS Board to conduct a drug and alcohol –related training needs assessment of non-specialist staff (£11,000) 2003
Hospital Savings Association Scholarship (£2,500) funding for MSc Community Health degree 1998
World Confederation for Physical Therapy grant to attend International Seminar for Physiotherapy Educators on ethics and torture in Copenhagen, Denmark (£500) 1997
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Postgraduate taught students and preparedness for Master’s level study: polishing the facets of the Master’s diamond
(15 pages)
In:
Journal of Further and Higher Education, vol. 43, pp. 236-250
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/0309877X.2017.1359502
Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article (Published) -
Minimum wear duration for the activPAL professional activity monitor in adolescent females
(7 pages)
In:
Pediatric Exercise Science, vol. 29, pp. 427-433
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1123/pes.2016-0188
Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article (Published) -
Validity of wrist worn accelerometers and comparability between hip and wrist placement sites in estimating physical activity behaviour in preschool children
(14 pages)
In:
Physiological Measurement, vol. 37, pp. 1701-1714
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1088/0967-3334/37/10/1701
Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article (Published) -
Evaluation of a specialist physiotherapy service for homeless people
In:
Physiotherapy, vol. 101
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physio.2015.03.3395
Research output: Contribution to Journal › Meeting abstract (Published) -
Evaluation of a peer tutoring scheme to empower students in their transitions through the student journey
In:
Physiotherapy, vol. 101, pp. e573-e574
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physio.2015.03.3394
Research output: Contribution to Journal › Meeting abstract (Published) -
An exploration of physical activity experiences in people with Parkinson's disease.
In:
Physiotherapy, vol. 101, pp. e572- e573
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physio.2015.03.3393
Research output: Contribution to Journal › Meeting abstract (Published) -
An investigation into the minimum accelerometry wear time for reliable estimates of habitual physical activity and definition of a standard measurement day in pre-school children
(16 pages)
In:
Physiological Measurement, vol. 35, pp. 2213-2228
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1088/0967-3334/35/11/2213
Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article (Published) -
Comparison of epoch and uniaxial versus triaxial accelerometers in the measurement of physical activity in preschool children: A validation study
(11 pages)
In:
Pediatric Exercise Science, vol. 24, pp. 450-460
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1123/pes.24.3.450
Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article (Published) -
Comparison of accelerometry cut points for physical activity and sedentary behavior in preschool children: A validation study
(14 pages)
In:
Pediatric Exercise Science, vol. 24, pp. 563-576
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1123/pes.24.4.563
Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article (Published) -
Using ePortfolios in higher education to encourage learner reflection and support personalised learning.
Research output: › Chapter (peer-reviewed) (Published) -
A Physiotherapist’s Guide to Clinical Measurement
(1 page)
In:
Physiotherapy, vol. 96, pp. 26
Research output: Contribution to Journal › Book/Film/Article review (Published) -
Labour pain: the hidden influences of anxiety and social deprivation
In:
Pain News, pp. 47-49
Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article (Published) -
Objective measurement of physical activity and sedentary behaviour: review with new data
(6 pages)
In:
Archives of Disease in Childhood, vol. 93, pp. 614-619
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/adc.2007.133272
Research output: Contribution to Journal › Literature review (Published) -
Writing for publication: A case study
(8 pages)
In:
Musculoskeletal Care, vol. 7, pp. 156-163
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/pdh.262
Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article (Published) -
Erector spinae activity during three methods of lifting a baby car seat in postnatal women and matched controls
(6 pages)
In:
Physiotherapy, vol. 90, pp. 204-209
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physio.2004.06.003
Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article (Published)
Papers delivered
Hislop, J., Hillen, P. (2021) Developing a collaborative interprofessional programme, challenges and lessons learned. Teaching and Learning Conference 2021. Edinburgh University. Short 15 minute Talk. 15th - 17th June 2021 (online).
Hislop, J., Francis, R. (2020) Hearing Loss and the experience of physiotherapy education during COVID: Lessons for educators. 5th European Congress of the European Region WCPT. Poster presentation. 11th September 2020 to 31st January 2021. (online).
Hislop, J., MacDonald, D., Yates, P., James, K., McLelland, C., Hillen, P., Goetzold, S., McKay, E. (2019) Development of an Integrated Curriculum for Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Social Work Students in Scotland. World Physiotherapy Congress, 10-13 May. Geneva, Switzerland. https://www.abstractstosubmit.com/wcpt2019/archive/#/viewer/abstract/3381
MacKay, E., James, K., Hislop, J., MacDonald, D., Yates, P. (2019) Integrating education for Allied Health Professional and Social Work to meet the health and social care needs for tomorrow’s Scottish Population. Occupational Therapy Australia 28th Conference & Exhibition. 10th-12th July. Sydney, NSW, Australia. Poster. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/1908773
Dawes, J., Newlands, C. and Hislop, J., (2019) The impact of a specialist physiotherapy service for homeless people: a qualitative study’, Pathways from Homelessness: Rethinking Housing and Health Symposium, 13 and 14 March 2019, London. Platform presentation.
McKay, E., James, K., MacDonald, D., Hislop, J., Yates, P..(2018) Making Integrated Health and Social Care Education a Reality: A Scottish Example. 24th ENOTHE Annual Meeting. Escola Superior De Saude Do Aloitao, Portugal. Platform presentation. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/1446273
Donnelly, B., Baer, G., Hislop, J.F. (2017). An exploration of the activPALTM activity monitor in measurement of sedentary behaviour and physical activity patterns in people with mild to moderate Parkinson’s Disease: A validation study. Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Scotland Conference, March 9th, Perth, Scotland. Poster presentation.
Burt, H., Hislop, J., Baer, G. (2017). Concurrent validity of ActiGraph™ wGT3X-BT Accelerometers in people with Parkinson’s Disease (pwPD). Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Scotland Conference, March 9th, Perth, Scotland. Poster presentation.
Donnelly, B., Baer, G., Hislop, J.F. (2016). An exploration of the activPALTM activity monitor in measurement of sedentary behaviour and physical activity patterns in people with mild to moderate Parkinson’s Disease: A validation study. Scottish Physical Activity Research Connections Conference, October 26th, Edinburgh, Scotland. Poster presentation.
Hislop,J., Palmer, N., Anand, P., Aldin, T., Clark, J. (2015). Validity of wrist worn accelerometers in preschool children, International Conference on Ambulatory Monitoring of Physical Activity and Movement, Limerick, Ireland. Poster presentation.
Doyle, A., Hislop, J., van der Lindon, M. (2014). A Qualitative Evaluation of ‘KICC Active Lothian’ Exercise Programmes for People with Long Term Health Conditions. Platform presentation. Scottish Physiotherapy Student Conference, Edinburgh, Scotland. Poster presentation. 1st prize winner.
Newlands, C., Hislop, J. (2014). What are homeless people’s and service providers’ views and experiences of ‘Streetsmart Physio’ services in Edinburgh? Poster presentation. Scottish Physiotherapy Student Conference, Edinburgh, Scotland. Poster presentation.
Hislop, J.F., Law, J. Rush, R., Grainger, A., Bulley, C., Reilly, J.J., Mercer, T. (2013). How many hours and days of data provide reliable estimates of habitual physical activity in preschool children? International Conference on Ambulatory Monitoring of Physical Activity and Movement, Boston, USA. Poster presentation.
Hislop, J.F., Bulley, C. Mercer, T. Reilly, J.J. (2011). Concurrent validity of the GT1M with MTI Accelerometer in Preschool children during free-play. World Confederation for Physical Therapy Congress, Amsterdam, Netherlands. Poster presentation.
Hislop, J.F., Bulley, C. Mercer, T. Reilly, J.J. (2011). Reliability and concurrent validity of GT1M and MTI Actigraph Accelerometers using a mechanical setup. International Conference on Ambulatory Monitoring of Physical Activity and Movement, Glasgow, Scotland. Poster presentation.
Hislop, J.F., Bulley, C. Mercer, T. Reilly, J.J. (2009). Physical Activity of Pre-school children in Lothian. Phase 1: Study of Accelerometer Methods. Poster presentation at staff Conference, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh. Poster presentation
Peacock, S., Hislop, J., Cleak, J. (2008). Using ePortfolios with health professional learners to develop their digital identities for learning and continuing professional development. Presentation at EIFEL, Building a Learning Europe, eportfolio & Digital Identity 2008 Conference, Maastricht, Netherlands. Platform presentation.
Hislop, J., Murray, R., Newton, M. (2007). Evaluation of six-month writing for publication programme. World Physiotherapy Congress, Vancouver, Canada. Platform presentation.
Hislop, J., Smith, J. (2007). A qualitative evaluation of physiotherapy service for homeless people in Glasgow, Scotland. World Physiotherapy Congress, Vancouver, Canada. Platform presentation
Hislop, J., Crowe, A. (2005). Personal safety issues for Physiotherapists working in the community. Celebrating Lanarkshire Conference, Jackton, South Lanarkshire. Poster presentation.
Hislop, J., Smith, J. (2004). A qualitative evaluation of the physiotherapy service for homeless people in Glasgow, Poster Presentation at the Allied Health Professions NHS Quality Improvement Scotland Clinical Effective Project. Third National Conference. Poster presentation: 2nd Prize winner.
Hislop, J., Murray, R., Newton, M. (2004). Qualitative evaluation of a writing for publication course. NHS Education for Scotland conference on Education Research and Development, Clydebank, Glasgow. Poster presentation
Hislop, J. (2004). Evaluation of the physiotherapy service for homeless people in Glasgow. NHS Scottish School of Primary Care conference, Aberdeen Exhibition Centre. Platform presentation and abstract publication. Primary Care Research: Supporting Service Development Conference, 2004, 49-50
Hislop, J. (2001). Barriers encountered by the single homeless in accessing primary health care. Scottish Physiotherapy Research Workshop, University of Stirling. UK, Platform presentation