Denise Harris

Graduate Teaching Assistant

• Allerton C411
• T: 0161 295 4929
• E: d.a.harris@edu.salford.ac.uk
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I joined the University of Salford in September 2009 to undertake a GTA/PHD full time.  I am two years in to my study entitled: living with motor neurone disease, receiving health care and the impact on self and identity.  The positioning of my research is hermeneutic phenomenology inspired by the philosophies Heidegger and Gadamer.  The six participants for the study have been recruited through the neurological centre at Hope Hospitals.  I have chosen life story as a method of data collection, asking people to talk about their illness journey.  I am to complete the study by September 2013 and the thesis by June 2014. 

The GTA role has involved teaching on various modules, and being involved in viva assessments, and marking.  The experience has been rewarding, and I value being part of the occupational therapy team. 

On Directorate of Occupational Therapy modules (varied):

ICCP

Therapeutic Strategies

Role emerging placement

Hermeneutic Phenomenology

Biography/Life story

Master in Research (2007-2009):                       

Supportive and End of Life Care, International Observatory on End of Life Care, School of Health and Medicine, Division of Health School of Health and Medicine, Lancaster University.

BSc (Hons) OT  (2000-2003):

Directorate of Occupational Therapy, Allerton Building, School of Health, Sport and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Salford.

Professional registration:

HPC Health Professions Council. Registration Number: OT36650 (2003 –present).

Harris, D. and Fineberg, I.C. (2011) Multidisciplinary palliative care teams’ understanding of Mental Capacity Act 2005 ‘best interest’ determinations. International Journal of Palliative Nursing, Vol.17  No.1 p.20-23.