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Robert JP Lewin

Robert JP Lewin

Professor of Rehabilitation.

 
Biography

Lewin is a clinical psychologist and Emeritus Professor in the Department of Health Sciences where he continues his research into innovative and effective self-management approaches in chronic illness with a strong focus on cardiac illness. Professor Lewin has developed and tested, in randomised controlled trials, a number of cognitive-behaviour self-management programmes, several of which are in use in the NHS. He has contributed to a number of Department of Health initiatives and guidelines.

 
Research Interest

chronic disease management, coping strategies, coronary heart disease, culturally specific misconceptions, illness beliefs, self-regulatory model.