Professor Bob Woods

Emeritus Professor

  1. Published

    ‘Just because the mind is confused it doesn’t mean the spirit is confused’: Exploring the role of Anglican clergy in ministry to persons with dementia.

    Friedrich Jr, R., Woods, B. & Williams, S., Feb 2021, In: Dementia. 20, 2, p. 698–716

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  2. Published

    Characteristics of people living with undiagnosed dementia: findings from the CFAS Wales study.

    Gamble, L., Matthews, F., Jones, I., Hillman, A., Woods, B., MacLeod, C., Martyr, A., Collins, R., Pentecost, C., Rusted, J. & Clare, L., 10 May 2022, In: BMC Geriatrics. 22, 1, 409.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  3. Published

    Sense of coherence, subjective burden, and anxiety and depression symptoms in caregivers of people with dementia: Causal dynamics unveiled by a longitudinal cohort study in Europe.

    Goncalves-Pereira, M., Marques, M., Alves, R. F., Jelley, H., Wolfs, C., Meyer, G., Bieber, A., Irving, K., Hopper, L., Zanetti, O., Portolani, D. M., Selbaek, G., Rosvik, J., Skoldunger, A., Sjölund, B.-M., de Vugt, M. E., Verhey, F. & Woods, B., 15 Mar 2025, In: Journal of Affective Disorders. 373, p. 1-11 11 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  4. Published

    Needs for Care, Service Use and Quality of Life in Dementia: 12-Month Follow-Up of the Actifcare Study in Portugal

    Gonçalves-Pereira, M., Marques, M., Alves, R. F., Verdelho, A., Balsinho, C., Alves, L., Alves Reis, T., Woods, B., de Vugt, M., Verhey, F. & Consortium Actifcare, 8 Mar 2024, In: Acta Medica Portuguesa. 37, 5, p. 355-367

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  5. Published

    The needs of older people with dementia in residential care.

    Hancock, G. A., Woods, R. T., Challis, D. & Orrell, M., 1 Jan 2006, In: International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. 21, 1, p. 43-49

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  6. Published

    Informal care for people with dementia in Europe

    Handels, R. L., Hataiyusuk, S., Wimo, A., Skoldunger, A., Bakker, C., Bieber, A., Ciccone, A., Defanti, C. A., Fabbo, A., Fascendini, S., Frolich, L., Gervès-Pinquié, C., Goncalves-Pereira, M., Irving, K., Koopmans, R., Mecocci, P., Merlo, P., Michalowsky, B., Peters, O., Pijnenburg, Y., Ribeiro, O., Selbaeck, G., Schwarzkopf, L., Verbeek, H., de Vugt, M., Woods, B., Zanetti, O., Winblad, B. & Jönsson, L., 1 Jan 2025, In: Journal of Prevention of Alzheimer's Disease. 12, 1, 100015.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  7. Published

    Quality of Life, Care Resource Use, and Costs of Dementia in 8 European Countries in a Cross-Sectional Cohort of the Actifcare Study

    Handels, R., Skoldunger, A., Bieber, A., Edwards, R., Gonçalves-Pereira, M., Hopper, L., Irving, K., Jelley, H., Kerpershoek, L., Marques, M. J., Meyer, G., Michelet, M., Portolani, E., Røsvik, J., Selbaek, G., Stephan, A., de Vught, M., Wolfs, C., Woods, R., Zanetti, O., Verhey, F. & Wimo, A., 23 Nov 2018, In: Journal of Alzheimer's Disease. 66, 3, p. 1027-1040

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  8. Published

    “We’re happy as we are”: the experience of living with possible undiagnosed dementia.

    Henley, J., Hillman, A., Jones, I. R., Woods, B., MacLeod, C., Pentecost, C. & Clare, L., Sept 2023, In: Ageing and Society. 43, 9, p. 2041 - 2066 26 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  9. Published

    Peer support for family carers of people with dementia, alone or in combination with group reminiscence in a factorial design: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

    Hoare, Z. S., Charlesworth, G., Burnell, K., Beecham, J., Hoare, Z., Hoe, J., Wenborn, J., Knapp, M., Russell, I., Woods, R. T. & Orrell, M., 15 Sept 2011, In: Trials. 12, 205, p. 1-9

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  10. Published

    Changes in the quality of life of people with dementia living in care homes.

    Hoe, J., Hancock, G., Livingston, G., Woods, R. T., Challis, D. & Orrell, M., 1 Jul 2009, In: Alzheimer Disease and Associated Disorders. 23, 3, p. 285-290

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  11. Published

    Dementia and Imagination: Qualitative research findings from an art and dementia study

    Howson, T., Jones, C., Windle, G. & Woods, R., 2 Nov 2016.

    Research output: Contribution to conferenceAbstractpeer-review

  12. Published

    A Collaborative approach: Care staff and families working together to safeguard the quality of life of residents living with advanced dementia

    Hughes, S., Woods, R., Algar-Skaife, K., Jelley, H. & Jones, C., 13 May 2019, In: Journal of Central Nervous System Disease. 11, p. 1-9 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  13. Published

    Understanding quality of life and well-being for people living with advanced dementia.

    Hughes, S., Woods, R., Algar-Skaife, K. & Jones, C., 22 Mar 2019, In: Nursing Older People. 31, 2, p. 18-24 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  14. Published

    Public health interventions to promote well-being in people aged 65 and over: systematic review of effectiveness and cost-effectiveness.

    Hughes, D., Linck, P. G., Windle, G., Hughes, D. A., Linck, P., Russell, I. T., Morgan, R., Woods, R. T., Burholt, V., Edwards, R. T., Reeves, C. & Yeo, S. T., 1 Jan 2008, 2008 ed. Unknown.

    Research output: Book/ReportCommissioned report

  15. Published

    Public health interventions to promote well-being in people aged 65 and over: systematic review of effectiveness and cost-effectiveness: Evidence Tables.

    Hughes, D., Linck, P. G., Windle, G., Linck, P., Morgan, R., Hughes, D. A., Burholt, V., Reeves, C., Yeo, S. T., Woods, R. T., Edwards, R. T. & Russell, I. T., 1 Jan 2008, 2008 ed. Unknown.

    Research output: Book/ReportCommissioned report

  16. Published

    Is exercise effective in promoting mental well-being in older age? A systematic review.

    Hughes, D., Linck, P. G., Windle, G., Hughes, D. A., Linck, P., Russell, I. T. & Woods, R. T., 1 Aug 2010, In: Aging and Mental Health. 14, 6, p. 652-669

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  17. Published

    'This is killing me inside': the impact of having a parent with young-onset dementia

    Huws, J., Aslett, H., Woods, R. & Kelly-Rhind, J., 1 Apr 2019, In: Dementia: International Journal of Social Research and Practice. 18, 3, p. 1089-1107

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  18. Published

    Caregiver profiles in dementia related to quality of life, depression and perseverance time in the European Actifcare study: The importance of social health

    Janssen, E., de Vugt, M., Kohler, S., Wolfs, C., Kerpershoek, L., Handels, R., Orrell, M., Woods, R., Jelley, H., Stephan, A., Bieber, A., Meyer, G., Engedal, K., Selbaek, G., Wimo, A., Irving, K., Hopper, L., Marques, M., Gonçalves-Pereira, M., Portolani, E., Zanetti, O. & Verhey, F., Jan 2017, In: Aging and Mental Health. 21, 1, p. 49-57 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  19. Published

    Impact of Untimely Access to Formal Care on Costs and Quality of Life in Community Dwelling People with Dementia

    Janssen, N., Handels, R. L., Skoldunger, A., Woods, B., Jelley, H., Edwards, R. T., Orrell, M., Selbaek, G., Rosvik, J., Goncalves-Pereira, M., Marques, M. J., Zanetti, O., Portolani, E., Irving, K., Hopper, L., Meyer, G., Bieber, A., Stephan, A., Kerpershoek, L., Wolfs, C. A. G., de Vugt, M. E., Verhey, F. R. J., Wimo, A. & Consortium Actifcare, 23 Nov 2018, In: Journal of Alzheimer's Disease. 66, 3, p. 1165-1174

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  20. Published

    Profiles of Met and Unmet Needs in People with Dementia According to Caregivers’ Perspective: Results from a European Multicenter Study

    Janssen, N., Handels, R. L., Kohler, S., Gonçalves-Pereira, M., Marques, M. J., Irving, K., Hopper, L., Bieber, A., Orrell, M., Selbæk, G., Michelet, M., Wimo, A., Zanetti, O., Portolani, D. M., Evers, S. M. A. A., Verhey, F. & Actifcare Consortium, 1 Nov 2020, In: Journal of the American Medical Directors Association. 21, 11, p. 1609-1616

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  21. Published

    Carers’ experiences of timely access to and use of dementia care services in eight European countries

    Jelley, H., Kerpershoek, L., Verhey, F., Wolfs, C., de Vught, M., Bieber, A., Stephan, A., Meyer, G., Michelet, M., Selbaek, G., Sjölund, B.-M., Skoldunger, A., Hopper, L., Irving, K., Marques, M. J., Conceição Balsinha, M., Gonçalves-Pereira, M., Portolani, D. M., Zanetti, O. & Woods, R., Feb 2021, In: Ageing and Society. 41, 2, p. 403-420 18 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  22. Published

    ‘It's in the eyes’: how family members and care staff understand awareness in people with severe dementia

    Jelley, H. Y., Quinn, C., Clare, L., Jelley, H., Bruce, E. & Woods, R. T., 28 Aug 2013, In: Aging and Mental Health. 18, 2, p. 260-268

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  23. E-pub ahead of print

    Effectiveness of the Interdisciplinary Home-bAsed Reablement Program (I-HARP) on improving functional independence of people living with dementia: a multicentre, pragmatic, randomised, open-label, controlled trial.

    Jeon, Y.-H., Simpson, J., Fethney, J., Krein, L., Shin, M., Low, L.-F., Woods, B., Mowszowski, L., Hilmer, S., Naismith, S., Clemson, L., Brodaty, H., Naganathan, V., Miller Amberber, A., Kenny, D., Gitlin, L. & Szanton, S., 16 Jan 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry. p. 1-11

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  24. Published

    Factors of resilience in informal caregivers of people with dementia from integrative international data-analysis

    Joling, K. J., Windle, G., Droes, R.-M., Meiland, F., van Hout, H. P. J., MacNeil Vroomen, J., van de Ven, P. M., Moniz-Cook, E. & Woods, R., Oct 2016, In: Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders. 42, 3-4, p. 198-214 17 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  25. Published

    What are the essential features of resilience for informal caregivers of people living with dementia? A Delphi consensus examination

    Joling, K. J., Windle, G., Droes, R. M., Huisman, M., Hertogh, C. & Woods, R. T., 21 Dec 2015, In: Aging and Mental Health.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  26. Published

    INTERDEM masterclass: Involving people with dementia as advisors to your research

    Jones, C., Algar, K., Woods, R., Roberts, C. & Goodrick, J., 1 Nov 2016.

    Research output: Contribution to conferenceOther

  27. Published

    Do caregiver profiles predict the use of dementia care services? Findings from the Actifcare study

    Kerpershoek, L., Woods, R., Wolfs, C., Verhey, F., Jelley, H., Bieber, A., Stephan, A., Michelet, M., Selbaek, G., Handels, R., Wimo, A., Hopper, L., Irving, K., Marques, M. J., Gonçalves-Pereira, M., Portolani, E., Zanetti, O., de Vugt, M. & Consortium Actifcare, 1 Feb 2020, In: Aging and Mental Health. 24, 2, p. 272-279

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  28. Published

    Optimizing access to and use of formal dementia care: Qualitative findings from the European Actifcare study

    Kerpershoek, L., Wolfs, C., Verhey, F., Jelley, H., Woods, R., Bieber, A., Bartoszek, G., Stephan, A., Selbaek, G., Eriksen, S., Sjölund, B.-M., Hopper, L., Irving, K., Marques, M. J., Gonçalves-Pereira, M., Portolani, D., Zanetti, O. & de Vught, M., Sept 2019, In: Health and Social Care in the Community. 27, 5, p. e814–e823 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  29. Published

    Access to timely formal dementia care in Europe: protocol of the Actifcare (ACcess to Timely Formal Care) study

    Kerpershoek, L., de Vugt, M., Wolfs, C., Jelley, H., Orrell, M., Woods, R., Stephan, A., Bieber, A., Meyer, G., Engedal, K., Selbaek, G., Handels, R., Wimo, A., Hopper, L., Irving, K., Marques, M., Gonçalves-Pereira, M., Portolani, E., Zanetti, O. & Verhey, F., 23 Aug 2016, In: BMC Health Services Research. 16, 423, p. 1-7 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  30. Published

    Needs and quality of life of people with middle-stage dementia and their family carers from the European Actifcare study. When informal care alone may not suffice

    Kerpershoek, L., de Vugt, M., Wolfs, C., Woods, R., Jelley, H., Orrell, M., Bieber, A., Meyer, G., Selbaek, G., Handels, R., Wimo, A., Hopper, L., Irving, K., Marques, M. J., Gonçalves-Pereira, M., Portolani, E., Zanetti, O. & Verhey, F., Jul 2018, In: Aging and Mental Health. 22, 7, p. 897-902 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  31. Published

    Cognitive stimulation therapy for people with dementia: cost-effectiveness analysis.

    Knapp, M., Thorgrimsen, L., Patel, A., Spector, A., Hallam, A., Woods, R. T. & Orrell, M., 1 Jun 2006, In: British Journal of Psychiatry. 188, p. 574-580

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  32. Published

    Care coordination: translating policy into practice for older people

    Krayer, A. M., Seddon, D., Krayer, A., Robinson, C. A., Woods, R. T. & Tommis, Y., 30 May 2013, In: Quality in Ageing and Older Adults. 2

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  33. Published

    Unified Assessment in Wales. Older people with complex needs and their families.

    Krayer, A. M., Seddon, D., Krayer, A., Robinson, C. A., Woods, R. T. & Tommis, Y., 1 Jan 2010, 2010 ed. Unknown.

    Research output: Book/ReportCommissioned report

  34. Published

    Psychological problems in older people

    Lamers, C. & Woods, B., Apr 2016, The Handbook of Adult Clinical Psychology: An Evidence Based Practice Approach. Carr, A. & McNulty, M. (eds.). 2nd ed. Routledge, p. 919-950

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapter

  35. Published

    A comparison of the new executive functioning domains of the CAMCOG-R with existing tests of executive function in elderly stroke survivors.

    Leeds, L., Meara, R. J., Woods, R. T. & Hobson, J. P., 1 May 2001, In: Age and Ageing. 30, 3, p. 251-254

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  36. Published

    Goal-oriented cognitive rehabilitation for people with early-stage Alzheimer disease: a single-blind randomized controlled trial of clinical efficacy.

    Linden, D., Hoare, Z. S., Clare, L., Linden, D. E., Woods, R. T., Whitaker, R., Evans, S. J., Parkinson, C. H., Van Paasschen, J., Nelis, S., Hoare, Z., Yuen, K. S. & Rugg, M. D., 1 Oct 2010, In: American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. 18, 10, p. 928-939

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  37. Published

    Can we change brain functioning with cognition-focused interventions in Alzheimer's disease? The role of functional neuroimaging.

    Linden, D., Van Paasschen, J., Clare, L., Woods, R. T. & Linden, D. E., 1 Jan 2009, In: Restorative Neurology and Neuroscience. 27, 5, p. 473-491

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  38. Published

    Before and after training: a case study of intervention.

    Lintern, T., Woods, R. T., Phair, L. & Benson, S. (Editor), 1 Jan 2002, Dementia topics for the Millennium and beyond.. 2002 ed. Hawker Publications, p. 106-112

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapter

  39. Published

    Cognitive impairment negatively impacts allied health service uptake: Investigating the association between health and service use.

    MacLeod, C., Bu, F., Rutherford, A., Phillips, J., Woods, R. & CFAS-Wales research team, Mar 2021, In: SSM - Population Health . 13, 100720.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  40. Published

    Living with Ill-Health in Older Age: The Role of a Resilient Personality

    Markland, D. A., Windle, G., Woods, R. T. & Markland, D., 1 Dec 2010, In: Journal of Happiness Studies. 11, 6, p. 763-777

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  41. Published

    Phenomena of awareness in dementia: Heterogeneity and its implications

    Markova, I. S., Clare, L., Whitaker, C. J., Roth, I., Nelis, S. M., Martyr, A., Roberts, J. L., Woods, R. T. & Morris, R., 1 Apr 2014, In: Consciousness and Cognition. 25, p. 17-26

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  42. Published

    Addressing relationship quality of people with dementia and their family carers: which profiles require most support?

    Marques, M., Woods, B., Jelley, H., Kerpershoek, L., Hopper, L., Irving, K., Bieber, A., Stephan, A., Skoldunger, A., Sjölund, B.-M., Selbæk, G., Røsvik, J., Zanetti, O., Portolani, D. M., Marôco, J., Janssen, N., Tan, E. Y. L., de Vugt, M., Verhey, F. & Gonçalves-Pereira, M., 11 Sept 2024, In: Frontiers in Psychiatry. 15, 10 p., 139466.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  43. Published

    Relationship quality and sense of coherence in dementia: results of a European cohort study

    Marques, M. J., Woods, R., Hopper, L., Jelley, H., Irving, K., Kerpershoek, L., Meyer, G., Bieber, A., Stephan, A., Skoldunger, A., Sjölund, B.-M., Selbaek, G., Rosvik, J., Zanetti, O., Portolani, E., de Vugt, M., Verhey, F., Gonçalves-Pereira, M. & Consortium Actifcare, May 2019, In: International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. 34, 5, p. 745-755 11 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  44. Published

    The quality of family relationships in dementia: Mixed methods to unravel mixed feelings

    Marques, M., Goncalves-Pereira, M., de Vugt, M., Verhey, F., Woods, B. & Consortium Actifcare, 15 Dec 2023, In: Dementia. 23, 2, p. 210-233

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  45. Published

    Verbal Fluency and Awareness of Functional Deficits in Early-Stage Dementia

    Martyr, A., Clare, L., Nelis, S. M., Markova, I. S., Roth, I., Woods, R. T., Whitaker, C. J. & Morris, R. G., 1 Mar 2012, In: Clinical Neuropsychologist. 26, 3, p. 501-519

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  46. Published

    Exploring longitudinal changes in implicit awareness of dementia: An investigation of the emotional Stroop effect in healthy ageing and mild dementia

    Martyr, A., Nelis, S., Morris, R. G., Markova, I., Roth, I., Woods, R. & Clare, L., 10 Jun 2024, In: Journal of Neuropsychology. 18, 2, p. 226-238

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  47. Published

    Dissociation between implicit and explicit manifestations of awareness in early stage dementia: evidence from the emotional Stroop effect for dementia-related words.

    Martyr, A., Clare, L., Nelis, S., Roberts, J. L., Robinson, J. U., Roth, I., Markova, I. S., Woods, R. T., Whitaker, C. J. & Morris, R. G., 1 Jan 2011, In: International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. 26, 1, p. 92-99

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  48. Published

    The experience of family carers attending a joint reminiscence group with people with dementia: A thematic analysis

    Melunsky, N., Crellin, N., Dudzinski, E., Orrell, M., Wenborn, J., Poland, F., Woods, R. T. & Charlesworth, G., 3 Nov 2015, In: Dementia: International Journal of Social Research and Practice. 14, 6, p. 842-859

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  49. Published

    People with dementia living alone: what are their needs and what kind of support are they receiving?

    Miranda-Castillo, C., Woods, R. T. & Orrell, M., 1 Jun 2010, In: International Psychogeriatrics. 22, 4, p. 607-617

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  50. Published

    A European consensus on outcome measures for psychosocial intervention research in dementia care

    Moniz-Cook, E., Varnooij-Dassen, M., Woods, R. T., Verhey, F., Chattat, R., De Vugt, M., Mountain, G., O'Connell, M., Harrison, J., Vasse, E., Droes, R. M. & Orrell, M., 1 Jan 2008, In: Aging and Mental Health. 12, 1, p. 14-29

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review