Professor Gill Windle
Professor / Director of Impact and Engagement

- 2018
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Exploring the theoretical foundations of visual art programmes for people living with dementia
Windle, G., Gregory, S., Howson-Griffiths, T., Newman, A., O'Brien, D. & Goulding, A., 1 Aug 2018, In: Dementia: International Journal of Social Research and Practice. p. 1-20 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A roadmap to advance dementia research in prevention, diagnosis, intervention, and care by 2025
Pickett, J., Bird, C., Ballard, C., Banerjee, S., Brayne, C., Gowan, K., Clare, L., Comas-Herrera, A., Corner, L., Daley, S., Knapp, M., Lafortune, L., Livingston, G., Manthorpe, J., Marchant, N., Moriarty, J., Robinson, L., van Lynden, C., Windle, G., Woods, R., Gray, K. & Walton, C., Jul 2018, In: International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. 33, 7, p. 900-906Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Seeking assistance in later life: How do older people evaluate their need for assistance?
Canvin, K., MacLeod, C., Windle, G. & Sacker, A., 1 May 2018, In: Age and Ageing. 47, 3, p. 466-473Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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What is the relationship between health and social exclusion in older age?
Sacker, A., Ross, A., MacLeod, C., Netuveli, G. & Windle, G., 2018, Insights 2018-2019 : Understanding Society Findings Report . Institute for Social and Economic Research, University of Essex, p. 24-25 2 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
- 2017
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The impact of a visual arts program on quality of life, communication and well-being of people living with dementia: A mixed-methods longitudinal investigation
Windle, G., Joling, K., Howson-Griffiths, T., Woods, R., Jones, C., van der Ven, P., Newman, A. & Parkinson, C., 8 Nov 2017, In: International Psychogeriatrics. p. 1-15 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Preparatory planning framework for Created Out of Mind: Shaping perceptions of dementia through art and science
Brotherhood, E., Ball, P., Camic, P. M., Evans, C., Fox, N., Murphy, C., Walsh, F., West, J., Windle, G., Billiald, S. & Firth, N., 6 Nov 2017, In: Wellcome Open Research. 2, 108, 108.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The long-term (24-month) effect on health and well-being of the Lifestyle Matters community-based intervention in people aged 65 years and over: a qualitative study
Chatters, R., Roberts, J., Mountain, G., Cook, S., Windle, G., Craig, C. & Sprange, K., 24 Sept 2017, In: BMJ Open. 7, 9, p. e016711Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Health and social exclusion in older age: Evidence from Understanding Society, the UK Household Longitudinal Study
Sacker, A., Ross, A., MacLeod, C., Netuveli, G. & Windle, G., Jul 2017, In: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. 71, 7, p. 681-690 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A Preventative Lifestyle Intervention for Older Adults (Lifestyle Matters): A Randomised Controlled Trial
Mountain, G., Windle, G., Hind, D., Walters, S., Keertharuth, A., Chatters, R., Sprange, K., Craig, C., Cook, S., Lee, E., Chater, T., Woods, R., Newbould, L., Powell, L., Shortland, K. & Roberts, J., 25 Feb 2017, In: Age and Ageing. 46, 4, p. 627-634Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- 2016
- Published
Is a Visual Arts Programme Beneficial for the Quality of Life of People Living With Dementia?
Windle, G., Joling, K., Jones, C., Howson, T. & Woods, R., 16 Nov 2016, The Gerontological Society Conference.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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A Social Model of Loneliness: The Roles of Disability, Social Resources and Cognitive Impairment
Burholt, V., Windle, G. & Morgan, D. J., 10 Nov 2016, In: Gerontologist. 57, 6, p. 1020-1030Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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 conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Dementia and Imagination: A mixed-methods protocol for arts and science research
Windle, G., Newman, A., Burholt, V., Woods, R., O'Brien, D., Baber, M., Hounsome, B., Parkinson, C. & Tischler, V., 2 Nov 2016, In: BMJ Open. 6, 11, e011634.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Adapting and implementing an observation tool to evaluate if taking part in an art programme is beneficial to people living with dementia.
Jones, C., Windle, G. & Algar, K., 1 Nov 2016.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
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Carrying out research across the arts and humanities and social sciences: developing the methodology for Dementia and Imagination
Newman, A., Baber, M., O'Brien, D., Goulding, A., Jones, C., Howson, T., Jones, C., Parkinson, C., Taylor, K., Tischler, V. & Windle, G., Nov 2016, In: Cultural Trends. 25, 4, p. 218-232 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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“I thought you’d be wasting your time, if I’m honest”: A qualitative exploration of the impact of a visual art programme for care home residents with dementia
Algar, K., Woods, R. & Windle, G., 31 Oct 2016.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
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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 journal › Article › peer-review
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Measuring Later Life Social Exclusion in Understanding Society
MacLeod, C., Ross, A., Windle, G., Netuveli, G. & Sacker, A., 27 Jun 2016, The International Centre for Lifecourse Studies in Society and Health (ICLS): University College London, p. 1-14, 14 p.Research output: Working paper
- 2015
- 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 journal › Article › peer-review
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Psychological Resilience: An Important Resource in Later Life?
Windle, G., 13 Oct 2015.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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The importance of not only individual, but also community and society factors in resilience in later life
Bennett, K. M. & Windle, G., 2 Sept 2015, In: Behavioral and Brain Sciences. 38, 2 p., e94.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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We all grow older! Resilience in later life
Windle, G., 21 May 2015.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Understanding resilience in later life: Some conceptual and methodological challenges
Windle, G., 23 Apr 2015.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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The role of aesthetics in improving the quality of health-care
Windle, G., 11 Mar 2015.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
- Unpublished
Lifestyle matters: promoting health and mental wellbeing in people aged 65 years and over
Mountain, G., Windle, G. & Sprange, K., 2015, (Unpublished) In: British Journal of Occupational Therapy. 77, p. 68Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- 2014
- Published
Exercise. physical activity and mental well-being in later life
Windle, G., 19 Nov 2014, In: Reviews in Clinical Psychology. 24, 4, p. 319-325Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Social return on investment analysis of an art group for people with dementia
Jones, C. L., Edwards, R. T. & Windle, G., 19 Nov 2014, In: The Lancet. 384, 2, p. S43Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting Abstract › peer-review
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Exploring life experiences, use of resources and their relation resilience in older people with ill-health and mobility restrictions
Windle, G., 5 Nov 2014.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Developing a visual arts intervention
Windle, G., 1 Sept 2014.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Understanding the impact of visual arts interventions for people living with dementia: a realist review protocol
Windle, G., Gregory, S., Newman, A., Goulding, A., O'Brien, D. & Parkinson, C., 15 Aug 2014, In: BMC Systematic Reviews. 3, 91Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Measuring the quality of life and well-being of people with dementia: A review of observational measures
Algar, K. H., Woods, R. T. & Windle, G., 24 Jun 2014, In: Dementia: the international journal of social research and practice.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Lifestyle Matters for Depression: A feasibility Study
Windle, G., 6 May 2014.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Do Social Resources Explain the Relationship Between Optimism and Life Satisfaction in Community-Dwelling Older People? Testing a Multiple Mediation Model
Dumitrache, C. G., Windle, G. & Herrera, R. R., 24 Apr 2014, In: Journal of Happiness Studies. 16, 3, p. 633-654Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Is it worth taking the trouble to study resilience?
Windle, G., 1 Apr 2014.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
- 2013
- Published
Lifestyle Matters for maintenance of health and wellbeing in people aged 65 years and over: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
Sprange, K., Mountain, G. A., Brazier, J., Cook, S. P., Craig, C., Hind, D., Walters, S. J., Windle, G., Woods, R. T., Keetharuth, A. D., Chater, T. & Horner, K., 12 Sept 2013, In: Trials. 14, 302, p. 1-13Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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How do earlier life experiences impact on the development of resilience in later life? Preliminary findings from CFAS Wales
Windle, G., 25 Jun 2013.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Lost in art too: challenging perceptions of dementia
Gregory, S. & Windle, G., 1 Jan 2013, In: Journal of Dementia Care. 21, 5, p. 23-25Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- 2012
- Published
A short measure of quality of life in older age: The performance of the brief Older People's Quality of Life questionnaire (OPQOL-brief)
Bowling, A., Hankins, M., Windle, G., Bilotta, C. & Grant, R., 18 Sept 2012, In: Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics. 56, 1, p. 181-187Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Participation in community arts for health and well-being of people with dementia, their carers, and the communities in which they live – implications for research, policy and practice
Windle, G., 11 Jul 2012.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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The contribution of resilience to healthy ageing
Windle, G., 1 Jul 2012, In: Perspectives in Public Health. 132, 4, p. 159-160Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Caring relationships: How to promte resilience in challenging times
Windle, G., Bennett, K. M. & Unger, M. (Editor), 1 Jan 2012, The Sociol Ecology of Resilience: A Handbook of Theory and Practice. 2012 ed. Springer, p. 219-232Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
- 2011
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Psychological resilience in later life
Windle, G., 18 Nov 2011.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Arts programmes and quality of life for people with dementia - a review. Do we know enough about the potential of visual art programmes to increase the quality of life and well being of people with dementia?
Salisbury, K., Algar, K. & Windle, G., May 2011, In: Journal of Dementia Care. 19, 3, p. 33-37 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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A methodological review of resilience measurement scales.
Windle, G., Bennett, K. M. & Noyes, J., 4 Feb 2011, In: Health and Quality of Life Outcomes. 9, 1, p. 8Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- 2010
- Published
What is resilience? A review and concept analysis.
Windle, G., 21 Dec 2010, In: Reviews in Clinical Gerontology.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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. 763-777Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A Mixed-Methods Approach to Synthesising Resilience Research: Definition, Measurement and Gaps in the Evidence.
Windle, G., 19 Nov 2010.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Do we know enough about the contribution of telecare to the quality of life and well-being of people with dementia?
Windle, G., 1 Sept 2010, In: Journal of Dementia Care. 18, 5, p. 33-36Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Training older volunteers in gerontological research in the United Kingdon: moving towards a Andragogical and Emancipatory agenda.
Burholt, V., Nash, P., Naylor, D. & Windle, G., 1 Sept 2010, In: Educational Gerontology. 36, 9, p. 753-780Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review