Dr Matthew Armstrong
| Biography | Matthew joined the department in August 2024. Matthew's PhD, at Northumbria University examined the role of physical activity counselling alongside pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). This work investigated the feasibility, acceptability and efficacy of combining pulmonary rehabilitation, designed to improve exercise capacity, with comprehensive physical activity behavioural modification support, designed to translate improvements in exercise capacity into improved daily physical activity, in COPD patients with low functional reserve. Matthew moved to Durham after spending three years as a Senior Lecturer at Bournemouth University. Matthew's research interests are driven towards giving patients with chronic respiratory conditions the opportunity to regain activities of daily living and live with an improved quality of life. Matthew has a particular interest in interventions that support improving symptom management, physical activity and mental health and how this can be embedded within rehabilitation. |
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| Scopus Author ID | 57209714880 |
| PhD Supervision Availability | Yes |
| PhD Topics | Matthew welcomes expressions of interest for students interested in PhD study in the following areas: - Exercise rehabilitation in Chronic Disease - Support for the management of Chronic Respiratory Diseases - Physical activity promotion - Digital health interventions - Self-management of symptoms, physical activity and mental health |