Dr Yvonne Tommis

Yvonne Tommis is a Research Fellow based in the Institute of Medical and Social Care Research, University of Wales, Bangor. Her research interests include carers, emergency care and child-centred research. She is particularly interested in research that acknowledges the importance of recognising the holistic needs of the individual. She primarily uses quantitative research methods, and has recently developed an interest in multilevel modelling.

Qualifications
PhD in Developmental Psychology. Awarded 2001, University of Wales, Bangor.
BEd (Hons) University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

Employment History
June 2004 - present Research Fellow, AWARD, Institute of Medical and Social Care Research (IMSCaR), University of Wales, Bangor
Jan 2003 – May2004 Research Officer, North Wales Research and Development Support Service, IMSCaR, University of Wales, Bangor. Specific projects included: Scoping study ‘Best Practice in the Management of Emergency Admissions’.
Jan 2002 – Dec 2002 Research Officer, Centre for Social Policy Research and Development, IMSCaR, University of Wales, Bangor.
Jun 2001 – Dec 2001 Research Assistant, Centre for Social Policy Research and Development, IMSCaR, University of Wales, Bangor.

Key Recent Publications
Yvonne Tommis, Diane Seddon, Bob Woods, Catherine A Robinson, Carla Reeves, Ian T Russell. (2007) ‘Rural-urban differences in the effects on mental well-being of caring for people with stroke or dementia’. Accepted by Aging and Mental Health.

Diane Seddon, Catherine Robinson, Carla Reeves, Yvonne Tommis, Bob Woods, Ian Russell. (2006) 'In their own right: translating the policy of carer assessment into practice', British Journal of Social Work.

Tommis, Y, and Robinson CA (2004). ‘Managing emergency admissions: an overview.’ Submitted to Journal of Health Organisation and Management.

Tommis, Y, O’Connell, S. and Robinson, CA (2004). ‘Bringing up baby, a broader learning experience’. Submitted to Health and Social Care in the Community

Tommis, Y, and Seddon, D (2005). ‘ Caring for people with dementia in rural and urban settings: similarities and differences’. In preparation