Leslie Gelling

Dr Leslie Gelling

  • u_lgelling at bournemouth dot ac dot uk
  • Associate Professor in Adult Nursing
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Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person's work contributes towards the following SDGs:

Good health and well-being

"Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages"

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Good health and well-being

"Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages"

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Quality education

"Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all"

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Quality education

"Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all"

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Journal Articles

Chapters

  • Gelling, L., 2017. Falls. In: Docking, R.E., Stock, J., eds. International Handbook of Positive Aging. London, UK: Routledge.
  • Negoescu, A.F., Gelling, L., ÖstÖr, A.J.K., 2016. Participant information sheets in clinical research: Compromising the ethics of informed consent? In: ciurtin, C., Isenberg, D., eds. Biologics in Rheumatology: New Developments, Clinical Uses and Health Implication. New York, USA: Nova Biomedical.
  • Gelling, L.. Children and young people’s health: A legal context. In: DeBell, D., Jackson, P., eds. Public Health for Children. CRC Press.
  • Gelling, L., 2015. Gaining access to the research site. In: Gerrish, K., Lathlean, J., eds. The Research Process in Nursing. Oxford, UK: John Wiley & Sons.
  • Gelling, L., 2010. Gaining access to the research site. In: Gerrish, K., Lacey, A., eds. The Research Process in Nursing. Oxford, UK: John Wiley & Sons.
  • Gelling, L.. Legal issues and young people's health. In: DeBell, D., Jackson, P., eds. Public health practice and the school age population. London, UK: Hodder Arnold.
  • Gelling, L., Cooke, M.. The role of RCN interest groups in local decisions. In: Young, A., Cooke, M., eds. Managing and implementing decisions in health care. London, UK: Harcourt Health Sciences.

Conferences

  • Gelling, L.. Writing for publication. In: Sigma 5th Biennial European Conference 27/05/2020 Coimbra, Portugal.
  • Gelling, L.. Research ethics in the real world. In: Sigma 2019 Congress 25/07/2019 Calgary, Canada.
  • Kothapalli, A.K., Gelling, L., Bonacaro, A., Coady, C., Ranganath, A.. Respiratory muscle dysfunction interventions study protocol in prolonged ventilated patients (REMEDI study). In: 7th National Multidisciplinary Intensive Care Conference 03/2019 Dublin, Ireland.
  • Delanerolle, G., Gelling, L.. A systematic review to identify and assess operational research frameworks used to optimise delivery of oncological clinical trials that use interventional radiology, nuclear medicine and radiology in a healthcare setting. In: Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe Annual Conference 09/2019 Barcelona, Spain.
  • Hasselder, A., Piper, S., Gelling, L.. How do knowledge and understanding of sleep deprivation influence clinical decision making of intensive care nurses when managing sleep in critically ill patients? In: 5th World Congress on Nursing and Healthcare 03/2019 London, UK.
  • Robinson, J., Gelling, L.. The impact of involving nurses in quality improvement: an international literature review. In: STTI 4th Biennial European Conference 06/2018 Cambridge, UK.
  • Hasselder, A., Piper, S., Gelling, L.. How do knowledge and understanding of sleep deprivation influence clinical decision making of intensive care nurses when managing sleep in critically ill patients? In: STTI 4th Biennial European Conference 06/2018 Cambridge, UK.
  • Garikipati, K., Engward, H., Gelling, L.. The carry-over effects of aquatic physiotherapy for people with multiple sclerosis. In: ARU Annual Research Student Conference 06/2018 Chelmsford, UK.
  • Hasselder, A., Piper, S., Gelling, L.. How do knowledge and understanding of sleep deprivation influence clinical decision making of intensive care nurses when managing sleep in critically ill patients? In: 32nd Euro Nursing and Medicare Summit 10/2017 Paris, France.
  • Griffith, S., Teatheredge, J., Gelling, L.. Prepared to care? Emerging categories from a Grounded Theory study of UK hospice nurses’ experiences. In: European Association of Palliative Care Annual Conference 05/2017 Madrid, Spain.
  • Sykes, C., Gelling, L., Draper, J.. Supporting transition: professional socialisation issues for HCAs undertaking a work-based learning pre-registration nursing programme. In: Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education Annual Research Conference 09/2016 Chelmsford, UK.
  • Hasselder, A., Gelling, L., Piper, S.. Sleep deprivation in the intensive care unit: impact of decision making amongst nurses. In: Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education Annual Research Conference 09/2016 Chelmsford, UK.
  • Gelling, L.. Scholarship in clinical practice: what does it mean? In: 3rd European Regional Conference of Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) 06/2016 Utrecht, The Netherlands.
  • Gelling, L.. Writing for publication. In: 3rd European Regional Conference of Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) 06/2016 Utrecht, The Netherlands.
  • Gelling, L., Smith, G., Jackson, D., Haigh, C.. Publication ethics in nursing research: editorial perspectives. In: RCN Annual International Nursing Research Conference 04/2016 Edinburgh, UK.
  • Garikipati, K., Gelling, L., Engward, H., Kuisma, R.. The carry-over effects of aquatic physiotherapy for people with Multiple Sclerosis. In: Anglia Ruskin University Annual Student Research Conference 09/2015 Chelmsford, UK.
  • Garikipati, K., Gelling, L., Engward, H., Kuisma, R.. The carry-over effects of aquatic physiotherapy for people with Muliple Sclerosis. In: MS Frontiers Conference 06/2015 London, UK.
  • Gelling, L.. The ethical review of research: reasons for delays in receiving approval. In: NET2014 09/2014 Cambridge, UK.
  • Mulrennan, S., Gelling, L.. Development and implementation of a competency framework for diabetes clinical research nurses. In: Foundation of European Nurses in Diabetes Conference 09/2013 Barcelona, Spain.
  • Hagena, A., Stananought, N., Green, M., Asiam, E., Carroll, F., Pybus, L., Larsson, E., Gelling, L.. Motor Neurone Disease (MND): providing specialist palliative care support for patients and their carers. In: 13th World Congress of the European Association for Palliative Care 05/2013 Prague, Czech Republic.
  • Jones, S., Gelling, L.. A survey of the role, remit and conduct of university research ethics committees. In: ENGAGE Annual Learning and Teaching Conference 06/2011 Cambridge, UK.
  • Gelling, L., Outtrim, J.. The impact if the Mental Capacity Act 2005 on critical care research in England and Wales. In: RCN Annual International Nursing Research Conference 04/2011 Harrogate, UK.
  • Gelling, L., Outtrim, J.. Promoting ethical practice in clinical research: the role of the nurse. In: RCN Annual International Nursing Research Conference 04/2011 London, UK.
  • Gelling, L.. Seeking ethical approval for action research and participatory methodologies: consideration of the ethical dilemmas and strategies to successfully navigate the ethical review process. In: RCN Annual International Nursing Research Conference 04/2011 Harrogate, UK.
  • Gelling, L.. Seeking ethical approval for action research: consideration of the ethical dilemmas and strategies to successfully navigate the ethical review process. In: 2010 Collaborative Action Research Network International Conference 11/2010 Cambridge, UK.
  • Gelling, L., Sveinsdottir, H., Wergeland Sorbye, L., Zwakhalen, S.M.G.. The challenge of international collaborative nursing research. In: 4th European SIgma Conference 10/2010 Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
  • Gelling, L.. Involving older people in research: the practical and ethical challenges. Older persons: the future of care. In: 4th European Nursing Congress and the 14th Research Congress of the Workgroup of European Nurse Researchers 10/2010 Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
  • Gelling, L.. Competency Framework for clinical research nurses. In: Nursing Times 3rd Annual Nursing Workforce Forum 09/2010 London, UK.
  • Gelling, L.. A competency framework for clinical research nurses: development, progress and the future. In: Clinical Research Training for Scotland (CRTS) 05/2010 Edinburgh, UK.
  • Gelling, L., Haigh, C.. Sub-doctoral student research: ethical considerations and the student experience. In: NET2010 04/2010 Cambridge, UK.
  • Gelling, L.. Should experienced research nurses be authorised to take informed consent for clinical trial participation involving clinical trial investigational medicinal products? In: Institute of Clinical Research Annual Spring Meeting 04/2010 London, UK.
  • Gelling, L.. Research nurse competencies. In: Scottish Research Nurse and Co-ordinators Network Annual Conference 12/2009 Dundee, UK.
  • Gelling, L.. Introduction to the Competencies Framework for Clinical Research Nurses. In: NIHR CRN Lead Nurses Group 11/2009 London, UK.
  • Gelling, L., Gunnell, C., Dealey, C., Boase, S., Craig, K.. Clinical research nursing: where next? In: RCN Annual International Nursing Research Conference 03/2009 Cardiff, UK.
  • Gelling, L.. The illness experiences of people with idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus: a Grounded Theory study. In: RCN Annual International Nursing Research Conference 03/2009 Cardiff, UK.
  • Gelling, L.. Writing for publication. In: Workgroup of European Nurse Researchers 13th Research Conference 09/2008 Vienna, Austria.
  • Gelling, L.. The health and illness experiences of individuals diagnosed with idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus: a grounded theory study. In: Workgroup of European Nurse Researchers 13th Research Conference 09/2008 Vienna, Austria.
  • Gelling, L.. Competency Framework for Clinical Research Nurses. In: UK Diabetes Research Network Research Nurse Training and Education Symposium 09/2008 Cambridge, UK.
  • Gelling, L., Boase, S., Boyd, R., Craig, K., Dealey, C., Gordon, A., Grainger, A., Gunnell, C., Hale, N., Humphreys, C., Jones, S., Mulrennan, S., Pidd, H.. The development of competencies for research nurses: progress and discussion. In: UK Clinical Research Facility Network Annual Conference 07/2008 Edinburgh, UK.
  • Gelling, L., Grainger, A.. The development of competences for research nurses: a progress report and discussion. In: RCN Annual International Nursing Research Conference 04/2008 Liverpool, UK.
  • Gelling, L.. Ethics: local and national issues and new initiatives. In: Institute of Clinical Research (ICR) East of England Forum 03/2008 Cambridge, UK.
  • Gelling, L.. Normal pressure hydrocephalus: exploring the illness experience through a mixed method approach. In: Mixed Methods in Health and Social Care Research Conference 07/2005 Cambridge, UK.
  • Czosnyka, Z., Owler, B., Czosnyka, M., Gelling, L., Pickard, J.D.. Resistance to CSF outflow depends upon duration of symptoms in patients with Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus. In: 49th Annual Meeting of the Society for Research into Hydrocephalus and Spina Bifida 07/2005 Barcelona, Spain.
  • Gelling, L.. Mixing methods in health and social care research: contradictory or complimentary? In: Mixed Methods in Health and Social Care Conference 07/2005 Cambridge, UK.
  • Gelling, L., Chatfield, D.. Informed consent to research in a neurosciences critical care unit: the influences on decision making for relatives. In: RCN Research Society Annual International Nursing Research Conference 03/2005 Belfast, UK.
  • Gelling, L.. The health and illness experiences of people with normal pressure hydrocephalus. In: 12th Biennial Conference of the Workgroup of European Nurse Researchers 10/2004 Lisbon, Portugal.
  • Iddon, J.L., Loveday, C., Gelling, L., Morgan, D.J.R., Pickard, J.D.. Neuropsychological profile of patients with normal pressure hydrocephalus and Alzheimer’s disease. In: 48th Annual Meeting of the Society for Research into Hydrocephalus and Spina Bifida 06/2004 Dublin, Ireland.
  • Czosnyka, Z., Van Den Boogaard, F., Czosnyka, M., Momjian, S., Gelling, L., Pickard, J.D.. Cerebrovascular pressure-reactivity in normal pressure hydrocephalus. In: 48th Annual Meeting of the Society for Research into Hydrocephalus and Spina Bifida 06/2004 Dublin, Ireland.
  • Chatfield, D., Gelling, L.. Informed assent to research in a critical care unit: factors influencing decision making for relatives. In: Intensive Care Society Conference 05/2004 Torquay, UK.
  • Gelling, L.. Consent in research: the role of nurses. In: NHS Research and Development Forum and The Institute of Clinical Research Joint Conference 03/2004 London, UK.
  • Coleman, M., Shiel, A., Fryer, T., Gelling, L., Menon, D., Wilson, B.A., Pickard, J.D., Boniface, S.. Emergence from coma may be dependent on the integrity of neurometabolic coupling. In: International Neuropsychological Society Conference 07/2003 Berlin, Germany.
  • Pickard, J.D., Gelling, L., Shiel, A., Wilson, B.A., Menon, D.K., Fryer, T., Coleman, M., Boniface, S., Owen, A.. Interdisciplinary approach to the study of the Persistent Vegetative State. In: International Neuropsychological Society Conference 07/2003 Berlin, Germany.
  • Gelling, L., Iddon, J.L., Pickard, J.D.. Measuring quality of life and hope in patients attending a Cerebrospinal Fluid Clinic. In: RCN Research Society Annual International Conference 04/2003 Manchester, UK.
  • Gelling, L., Fitzgerald, M., Blight, I.. Hope in the intensive care unit: a qualitative study exploring the experiences of nurses at the Royal Adelaide Hospital (South Australia). In: RCN Research Society Annual International Conference 04/2003 Manchester, UK.
  • Gelling, L.. Informed consent to research: an historical overview. In: RCN Research Society Annual International Conference 04/2003 Manchester, UK.
  • Gelling, L., Shiel, A., Coleman, M.R., Elliot, L., Hooper, L., Owen, A.M., Foley, J., Boniface, S., Wilson, B., Menon, D.K., Pickard, J.D.. Multidisciplinary approach to the assessment of patients in reduced states of consciousness. In: British Neurosurgical Research Group Annual Conference 03/2003 Cambridge, UK.
  • Gelling, L., Iddon, J.L., Pickard, J.D.. Measuring progress in patients with CSF circulation disorders. In: British Neurosurgical Research Group Annual Conference 03/2003 Cambridge, UK.
  • Gelling, L., Shiel, A., Owen, A., Boniface, S., Wilson, B.A., Pickard, J.D.. The persistent vegetative state: an interdisciplinary approach to research and the presentation of some case studies. In: British Association of Neuroscience Nurses Annual Conference 10/2002 Oxford, UK.
  • Gelling, L., Iddon, J.L., Pickard, J.D.. Measuring quality of life and hope as indicators of progress for patients attending a Cerebrospinal Fluid Clinic. In: British Association of Neuroscience Nurses Annual Conference 10/2002 Oxford, UK.
  • Gelling, L., Fitzgerald, M., Blight, I.. Hope in the intensive care unit: a qualitative study exploring the experiences of nurses at the Royal Adelaide Hospital (South Australia). In: RCN Research Society Annual International Nursing Research Conference 10/2002 London, UK.
  • Gelling, L.. Qualitative research for scientists. In: 3rd International Hydrocephalus Conference 05/2002 Chicago, USA.
  • Iddon, J.L., Gelling, L., Best, M., Higgins, J.P., Sarkies, N.J., MacFarlane, R., Czosnyka, M., Czosnyka, Z., Richards, H.K., Johnson, J.M., Pickard, J.D.. Developing a multidisciplinary team approach to managing CSF disorders. In: 3rd International Hydrocephalus Conference 05/2002 Chicago, USA.
  • Gelling, L., Iddon, J.L., Pickard, J.D.. Measuring quality of life and hope in patients attending a cerebrospinal fluid clinic. In: 3rd International Hydrocephalus Conference 05/2002 Chicago, USA.
  • Cooke, M., Chatfield, D., Gelling, L.. Meeting the aliens: involving consumers in research. In: RCN Research Society Annual Conference 04/2002 Exeter, UK.
  • Gelling, L.. The experience of hope for the relatives of head injured patients admitted to a Neurosciences Critical Care Unit: a phenomenological study. In: RCN Research Society Annual International Nursing Research Conference 04/2000 Sheffield, UK.
  • Crossley, M., Shiel, A., Wilson, B., Gelling, L., Fryer, T., Coleman, M., Pickard, J.. Monitoring emergence from coma following severe brain injury in an octogenarian. In: International Neuropsychological Society Conference 02/2002 Toronto, Canada.
  • Gelling, L.. Informed consent to research: the unconscious patient. In: The Institute of Clinical Research 23rd Spring Conference 2002 Birmingham, UK.
  • Streater, C., Golledge, J., Sutherland, J., McNamara, R., MacDonald, R., Looise, A., Gelling, L.. Relocating from intensive care: the experiences of relatives. In: RCN Research Society Annual International Nursing Research Conference 04/2001 Glasgow, UK.
  • Streater, C., Golledge, J., Sutherland, J., McNamara, R., MacDonald, R., Looise, A., Gelling, L.. Relocating from intensive care: the experiences of relatives. In: British Association of Critical Care Nurses Annual Conference 09/2000 Edinburgh, UK.
  • Day, D., Gelling, L., Chatfield, D.. Research in the critical care setting: the perceptions of clinical nurses. In: British Association of Critical Care Nurses Annual Conference 09/2000 Edinburgh, UK.
  • Chatfield, D., Gelling, L.. Informed consent to research: the role of the research nurse. In: British Association of Critical Care Nurses Annual Conference 09/2000 Edinburgh, UK.
  • Gelling, L.. The experience of hope for the relatives of head injured patients admitted to a Neurosciences Critical Care Unit: a phenomenological study. In: RCN Research Society Annual International Nursing Research Conference 04/2000 Sheffield, UK.
  • Gelling, L.. Psychosis in ICU. In: Association of Cardiothoracic Anaesthetists Autumn Conference 2000 Lake District, UK.
  • Gelling, L., Prevost, T.. The needs of relatives of critically ill patients admitted to a Neurosciences Critical Carer Unit: a comparison of the perceptions of relatives nurses and doctors. In: British Association of Critical Care Nurses Annual Conference 09/1999 Nottingham, UK.
  • Gelling, L., Prevost, T.. The needs of relatives of critically ill patients admitted to a Neurosciences Critical Carer Unit: a comparison of the perceptions of relatives nurses and doctors. In: RCN Critical Care Forum Annual Conference 05/1999 Birmingham, UK.

Reports

  • Gelling, L.. Monitoring technology to help prevent falls in the frail elderly in acute hospital settings: a systematic review. Anglia Ruskin University.
  • Gelling, L., Bishop, V., Fitzgerald, M., Johnson, M., Kenkre, J., Greenhalgh, T., Haigh, C., Read, S., Watson, R.. Informed consent in health and social care research: RCN guidance for nurses. London: Royal College of Nursing.
  • Royal College of Nursing. Ethical guidance for practitioners undertaking research with children and young people. London, UK: Royal College of Nursing.
  • Akister, J., Gelling, L., Foreman, R., Howlett, L.. Children’s Centres Consultation: East Cambridgeshire (Soham). Anglia Ruskin University.
  • Akister, J., O'Brien, N., Gelling, L., Fowler, A.J., Foreman, R., Howlett, L.. South Cambridgeshire/Huntingdonshire Children’s Centre Consultation (Papworth Report). Anglia Ruskin University.
  • Gelling, L., Caulfield, H., Dewing, J., Fairbairn, G., Franck, L.S., Jones, J., Kenkre, J., King, E., Kirk, M., Maslin-Prothero, S., McMahon, A., Pearce, G., Purandare, L., Richardson, J., Tadd, W., Tait, T., Young, A.. Informed consent in health and social care research: RCN guidance for nurses. London, UK: Royal College of London.

Theses

Posters

  • Stainer, L., Gelling, L., 2025. Interwoven connection between professional conversations, research impact and PhDs. In: 17th Annual Postgraduate Research Conference, Bournemouth University.

PhD Students

  • Yoshi Nagaya. Exploring the experiences of Indonesian, Filipino and Vietnamese registered nurses when relocating to Japan under the Economic Partnership Agreement, (In progress)
  • Michelle Boucher. Early elective colostomy following spinal cord injury, (In progress)
  • Mashael Alsufyani. Exploring the use of Social Media by Saudi nursing students for personal and professional purposes, (In progress)
  • Barbara Pope. How can caring spouses cope with the emotional and practical experience of living alone after placing their spouse with dementia in a care home, (In progress)
  • Rani Shatnawi, 2021. Perceived job stress and job satisfaction among intensive care nurses in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, (Completed)
  • Steven Abbott. The use of Phono Arthrometry to detect Osteoarthritis in the knee joint: A Clinical proof of concept study
  • Sue Griffith. How do hospice nurses prepare to care: a grounded theory study
  • Geraldine Okiwelu. Exploring the transition of patients from ICU to the ward in Nigeria: an exploration of the experiences of nurses
  • Karen Elliott. The impact of profound brain damage on the occupational performance of the primary caregivers
  • Wendy Durham. Failure to implement learning in clinical practice
  • Chris Sykes. Role duality: an exploration of the practice experiences of healthcare assistants/students undertaking a work-based learning pre-registration nursing programme
  • Krishna Garikipati. The carry-over effects of aquatic physiotherapy for people with MS

External Responsibilities

  • Oxford Brookes University, External Examiner, Prof Doctorate in Nursing (2017-)
  • Journal of Clinical Nursing, Editor (2014-)
  • Cambridge South Research Ethics Committee, Chair (2007-)

Public Engagement & Outreach Activities

  • The Future of Palliative and End-of-Life Care (05 Feb 2025-05 Mar 2025)

Memberships

  • Florence Nightingale Foundation, Member, Alumni Association (2015-),
  • Phi Mu Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International, Member (2015-),
  • European Forum for Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Member (2014-),
  • European Academy of Nursing Sciences (EANS), Member (2008-),
  • Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufacturing & Commerce, Fellow (2007-),
  • Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Research Society, Member (1993-),
  • Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), Registrant (1991-),
  • Royal College of Nursing (RCN), Member (1988-),
The data on this page was last updated at 05:00 on February 18, 2026.