Dr Elizabeth Croot

PhD, MMedSci, Grad Dip Phys, SFHEA

School of Medicine and Population Health

Senior Lecturer

Deputy Director of HSR Section

Deputy Director of HCRU

Elizabeth Croot
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l.croot@sheffield.ac.uk
+44 114 222 1725
3004, Regent Court (ScHARR)

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Dr Elizabeth Croot
School of Medicine and Population Health
3004
Regent Court (ScHARR)
30 Regent Street
Sheffield
S1 4DA
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I am deputy director of the Health and Care Research Unit which focuses on the development and evaluation of complex interventions and services in healthcare, social care and third sector organisations. 

My research interests lie in user centred disability research and complex intervention development and evaluation.  I am interested in working closely with people with intellectual disabilities, using qualitative methods, to improve access to, and outcomes of, health and social care services as well as other community assets.

My background is physiotherapy and I have an MMedSci in primary and community care. I completed my PhD at ScHARR in 2005. This was an exploration of the experiences of Pakistani parents caring for children with high support needs.

I joined the Medical Care Research Unit in 2011 and have been PI and co-applicant on a range of research grants with people with intellectual disabilities.

I am a senior fellow of the Higher Education Academy and have a strong commitment to promoting and supporting clinical academic careers for nurses and allied health professionals.

Research interests
  • User centred disability research methods
  • Improving service user experience of health and social care services
  • Development and evaluation of complex interventions

Current projects

  • Co-producing two toolkits of resources to promote EQUal Access to flexible support planning for Adults with Learning Disabilities (EQUALD)

Previous projects

  • Gaining entry access to primary and community health care services for adults with intellectual disabilities: mapping and targeted systematic review
  • INDEX Identifying and critiquing approaches to intervention development
  • DEUCE Drivers of Demand for Emergency and Urgent Care services
  • WiLD Weight loss for people with learning disabilities
  • COPES Community-based peer support: Developing a model for promoting health literacy
  • PEFUTIA Patients’ experiences of follow up after transient ischaemic attack 
  • Career Development Award, NIHR School for Social Care
Publications

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Journal articles

  • Cantrell A, Croot E, Johnson M, Wong R, Chambers D, Baxter SK & Booth A (2020) . Health Services and Delivery Research, 8(5), 1-142.
  • O'Cathain A, Croot L, Duncan E, Rousseau N, Sworn K, Turner KM, Yardley L & Hoddinott P (2019) . BMJ Open, 9(8).
  • Turner KM, Rousseau N, Croot L, Duncan E, Yardley L, O'Cathain A & Hoddinott P (2019) . BMJ Open, 9(5).
  • O'Cathain A, Croot L, Sworn K, Duncan E, Rousseau N, Turner K, Yardley L & Hoddinott P (2019) . Pilot and Feasibility Studies, 5.
  • Croot EJ, Rimmer M, Salway S, Hatton C, Dowse E, Lavin J, Bennett SE, Harris J & O'Cathain A (2018) . International Journal for Equity in Health, 17.
  • Harris J, Croot L, Thompson J & Springett J (2016) . Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, 70(2), 207-214.
  • Booth A, Harris J, Croot E, Springett J, Campbell F & Wilkins E (2013) . BMC Med Res Methodol, 13, 118.
  • Croot EJ (2012) The care needs of Pakistani families caring for disabled children: how relevant is cultural competence?. Physiotherapy, 98(4), 351-356.
  • Croot E, Grant G, Mathers N & Cooper C (2012) . Disabil Rehabil, 34(18), 1540-1549.
  • Croot EJ (2012) . PHYSIOTHERAPY, 98(4), 356-361.

All publications

Journal articles

  • Bebbington CA & Croot E (2025) . Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 38(3).
  • Grindell C, Croot L & O'Cathain A (2025) . Physiotherapy, 126, 101689-101689.
  • Dunning A, Tarling C & Croot L (2024) . PLOS ONE, 19(7).
  • White S, O'Cathain A, Halliday V, Croot L & McDermott CJ (2023) . Health Expectations, 26(4), 1418-1435.
  • Gianfrancesco C, Taylor C & Croot L (2023) . Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 36(1), 126-138.
  • Grindell C, Coates E, Croot L & O’Cathain A (2022) . BMC Health Services Research, 22(1).
  • Ali PA, O'Cathain A & Croot E (2021) . Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 36(9-10), 3965-3993.
  • Duncan E, O'Cathain A, Rousseau N, Croot L, Sworn K, Turner KM, Yardley L & Hoddinott P (2020) . BMJ Open, 10(4).
  • O'Cathain A, Knowles E, Dickson J, Long J, Connell J, Bishop-Edwards L, Simpson R, Coster J, Abouzeid L, Bennett S , Croot E et al (2020) . Health Services and Delivery Research, 8(15).
  • Cantrell A, Croot E, Johnson M, Wong R, Chambers D, Baxter SK & Booth A (2020) . Health Services and Delivery Research, 8(5), 1-142.
  • Croot L, O’Cathain A, Sworn K, Yardley L, Turner K, Duncan E & Hoddinott P (2019) . Pilot and Feasibility Studies, 5(1).
  • Rousseau N, Turner KM, Duncan E, O’Cathain A, Croot L, Yardley L & Hoddinott P (2019) . PLOS ONE, 14(10).
  • O'Cathain A, Croot L, Duncan E, Rousseau N, Sworn K, Turner KM, Yardley L & Hoddinott P (2019) . BMJ Open, 9(8).
  • Turner KM, Rousseau N, Croot L, Duncan E, Yardley L, O'Cathain A & Hoddinott P (2019) . BMJ Open, 9(5).
  • O'Cathain A, Croot L, Sworn K, Duncan E, Rousseau N, Turner K, Yardley L & Hoddinott P (2019) . Pilot and Feasibility Studies, 5.
  • Croot EJ, Rimmer M, Salway S, Hatton C, Dowse E, Lavin J, Bennett SE, Harris J & O'Cathain A (2018) . International Journal for Equity in Health, 17.
  • Foster A, Croot L, Brazier J, Harris J & O'Cathain A (2018) . Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes, 2.
  • Ali PA, O'Cathain A & Croot E (2016) . Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 34(19), 4085-4113.
  • Harris J, Croot L, Thompson J & Springett J (2016) . Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, 70(2), 207-214.
  • Ali PA, Naylor PB, Croot E & O'Cathain A (2015) . Trauma Violence Abuse, 16(3), 299-315.
  • Croot E, Ryan A, Read J, Campbell F, O'Cathain A & Venables G (2014) . BMC Family Practice, 1.
  • Booth A, Harris J, Croot E, Springett J, Campbell F & Wilkins E (2013) . BMC Med Res Methodol, 13, 118.
  • Campbell F, Croot E, Read J, Ryan T & Venables G (2013) . Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, 67(Suppl 1), A71.3-A72.
  • Harris J, Croot L, Springett J, Wilkins E, Booth A, Campbell F, Thompson J & Yang Y (2013) Promoting Health Literacy through Community Based Peer Support: what works for whom under which circumstances and why?. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF QUALITATIVE METHODS, 12, 728-728.
  • Campbell F, Booth A, Harris J, Croot L, Goyder E, Springett J, Thompson J, Van Cleemput P, Wilkins E & Yang Y (2013) Promoting Health Literacy through Community Based Peer Support: integrating qualitative and quantitative research in evidence synthesis.. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF QUALITATIVE METHODS, 12, 726-727.
  • Croot EJ (2012) The care needs of Pakistani families caring for disabled children: how relevant is cultural competence?. Physiotherapy, 98(4), 351-356.
  • Croot E, Grant G, Mathers N & Cooper C (2012) . Disabil Rehabil, 34(18), 1540-1549.
  • Croot L, Campbell F, Read J, Ryan T & Venables G (2012) Stroke Prevention: Delivering Personalised Care. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF QUALITATIVE METHODS, 11(5), 773-774.
  • Croot EJ (2012) . PHYSIOTHERAPY, 98(4), 356-361.
  • Croot EJ, Lees J & Grant G (2011) . International Journal of Nursing Studies, 48(8), 1002-1011.
  • Bellamy G, Croot EJ, Bush A , Berry H & Smith A (2010) . Journal of Intellectual Disabilites, 14, 221-235.
  • Croot EJ, Grant G, Cooper CL & Mathers N (2008) . Health Soc Care Community, 16(6), 606-613.
  • Runswick-Cole K, Smith M & Croot L () “Tired of spinning plates": Synopsis of mixed methods exploration of mental health experiences of adult/older carers of adults with learning disabilities. NIHR Journals Library.
  • Smith M, Runswick-Cole K, Croot E, Ryan S, Hatton C, Cisneros R, Kassa C & Douglas P () Tired of spinning plates: a rapid scoping review of the mental health needs and mental health support of carers of adults with learning disabilities in the United Kingdom. International Journal of Disability and Social Justice.
  • Harris J, Springett J, Booth A, Campbell F, Thompson J, Goyder E, Van Cleemput P, Wilkins E & Yang Y () Can community-based peer support promote health literacy and reduce inequalities? A realist review.. Journal of Public Health Research, 3(3).

Book chapters

  • Croot EJ (2007) Prioritising Paediatric Physiotherapy Services for Children with Profound Multiple Learning Difficulties In Roulstone S (Ed.), Prioritising Child Health Practice and Principles Routledge
  • () In Roulstone S (Ed.) Routledge

Conference proceedings

  • O'Cathain A, Croot E, Duncan E, Rousseau N, Sworn K, Turner K, Yardley L & Hoddinott P (2019) . Trials, Vol. 20(Supplement 1) (pp 99-99). Brighton, UK, 6 October 2019 - 6 October 2019.
  • Sworn K, O'Cathain A, Croot L, Duncan E, Hoddinott P, Turner K & Yardley L (2017) A systematic review of the different approaches to intervention development. TRIALS, Vol. 18
  • Croot L (2013) Promoting Health Literacy through Community Based Peer Support: A Participatory Realist Review.. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF QUALITATIVE METHODS, Vol. 12 (pp 726-726)
  • Read J, Croot L, Campbell F, Ryan T & Venables G (2012) Patients’ experience of follow up after TIA: A qualitative study. International Journal of Stroke(2) (pp 18-18)
  • Ali PA, O'Cathain A, Naylor PB & Croot E (2011) . J EPIDEMIOL COMMUN H, Vol. 65
  • Goyder EC & Croot E () Promoting Health Literacy through Community Based Peer Support: A Participatory Realist Review.

Other

  • Read J, Cantrell A & Croot E (2022) What is known about the provision of Occupational therapy within adult primary care services and how this provision affects service delivery, service users and carers? A systematic review with narrative synthesis. PROSPERO 2022 CRD42022374182.

Preprints

  • Grindell C, Coates E, Croot L & O’Cathain A (2022) , Research Square Platform LLC.
Teaching interests

I am particularly interested in engaging students in the design and development of our programmes and in working with public and private sector organisations to ensure our programmes are relevant and attractive to future employers. I supervise Masters dissertations for the MPH suite of programmes and the MClinRes.

I currently supervise three PhD students, an NIHR In Practice fellow and advise on another PhD funded by an NIHR Clinical Doctoral Research Fellowship:

  • Nuha Alshaaili: The Rehabilitation Journey of a Child with Disability: Parental Acceptance and Resilience.
  • Cheryl Grindell: Exploring the role of co-design as a knowledge mobilisation strategy for musculoskeletal physiotherapy.
  • Marilyn Bradbury: Developing an intervention to reduce sedentary behaviour in non-ambulant young people with long-term disabilities (advisor).
  • Gillian Martin: An exploration of the way adults with learning disabilities perceive their weight and understand weight management.
  • James Bird: Adapting an oral health quality of life measure for use with adults with learning disabilities (NIHR In Practice Fellowship).

I have supervised four PhD students to successful completion and I would be interested in hearing from students interested in research with people with learning disabilities, physiotherapy research or developing and evaluating complex interventions.

Professional activities and memberships

I am a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and HPCP registered (PH41760).

Links

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