Dr Maria Burton PhD, MPhil, BA (Hons), MCSP
Senior Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Fellow/Principal Lecturer
Summary
I am a senior research fellow/principal lecturer in the Faculty of Health and Wellbeing in the Department of Allied Health Professions (AHP).
I have a background in physiotherapy working in the NHS before moving to SHU to join the physiotherapy teaching team.
For many years I was involved in a variety of research projects but my focus now is on issues affecting older adults and cancer. I am predominantly a qualitative researcher but also have experience of process evaluation and mixed methods studies.
About
I joined SHU in 1996 after 17 years as a physiotherapist in the NHS.
During my time as a physiotherapist I was also involved in research, predominantly in adult and children's orthopaedics. Since moving to SHU I have been able to use and enhance my research skills to work on a wide range of studies. Over the past decade I have focused on issues affecting older adults. Studies include older adults' experiences of social exclusion, bathroom independence, bathroom redesign and, cancer and older people.
Since 2012 I have been a researcher on a national multi-centre NIHR programme entitled 'Bridging the Age Gap in Breast Cancer' (BTAG). Being part of a multi-disciplinary team, many with significant clinical expertise in breast cancer, has ensured I have a sound understanding of many issues in breast cancer. I am currently undertaking a process evaluation of the RCT phase of the BTAG programme using the MRC guidelines for reporting of complex interventions.
Breast Cancer in older women
Older people
Outcome Measurement in Health
Impact of design and technology on health and wellbeing
Use of Mixed Methods Ï㽶ÊÓƵ in Health
Teaching
College of Health, Wellbeing and Life Sciences
'Bridging the Age Gap in Breast Cancer' study team funded by an NIHR programme grant.
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Much of my current research is in collaboration with the Department of Oncology and Metabolism at the University of Sheffield.
Current research project
- Bridging the Age Gap in Breast Cancer: Improving outcomes for older women. Helping Older Women Choose. NIHR funded Programme Grant for Applied Ï㽶ÊÓƵ - Working as senior research fellow. On-going study
Studies in development/review
- Dementia and cancer: Optimising outcomes for patients and carers
- Pre-habilitation / rehabilitation in cancer
- Vaginal Laser treatment for Genitourinary Syndrome following Breast
- Cancer: double blinded, parallel group, placebo controlled randomised trial.
- The Future Bathroom - A collaborative project with designers and engineers to investigate the perspectives of bathrooms for older people and the creation of bathroom products and guidelines for users. EPSRC funded project. £560,000 - Reported June 2011
- Social Exclusion of older people in former industrial communities - Big Lottery funded project £250,000 - Reported December 2011
- Evaluation of Health Trainer Service - Wakefield PCT funded project £20,000 - reported November 2011
NIHR
EPSRC
Big Lottery
Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Publications
Key Publications
Wyld, L., Reed, M.W.R., Collins, K., Burton, M., Lifford, K., Edwards, A., ... Thomson, A. (2021). . British Journal of Surgery.
Wyld, L., Reed, M.W.R., Morgan, J., Collins, K., Ward, S., Holmes, G.R., ... Thomson, A.M. (2021). . European Journal of Cancer, 142, 48-62.
Martin, C., Shrestha, A., Morgan, J., Bradburn, M., Herbert, E., Burton, M., ... Wyld, L. (2020). . Journal of Geriatric Oncology.
Todd, A., Martin, C., Morgan, J., Herbert, E., Bradburn, M., Burton, M., ... Wyld, L. (2020). . Journal of Geriatric Oncology.
Journal articles
Wyld, L., Reed, M.W.R., Collins, K., Ward, S., Holmes, G., Morgan, J., ... Parmeshwar, R. (2022). Improving outcomes for women aged 70 years or above with early breast cancer: research programme including a cluster RCT. .
Martin, C., Burton, M., & Wyld, L. (2022). Caregiver experiences of making treatment decisions for older women with breast cancer and dementia. Health & social care in the community, 30 (5), e2058-e2068.
Nightingale, J., Sevens, T., Appleyard, R., Campbell, S., & Burton, M. (2022). . Radiography, 29 (1), 76-83.
Battisti, N.M.L., Hatton, M.Q., Reed, M.W.R., Herbert, E., Morgan, J.L., Bradburn, M., ... Bridging the Age Gap TMG, (2021). Observational cohort study in older women with early breast cancer: Use of radiation therapy and impact on health-related quality of life and mortality. Radiotherapy and oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology, 161, 166-176.
Ring, A., Battisti, N.M.L., Reed, M.W.R., Herbert, E., Morgan, J.L., Bradburn, M., ... Winter, M. (2021). . British Journal of Cancer, 125 (2), 209-219.
Burton, M., Lifford, K.J., Wyld, L., Armitage, F., Ring, A., Nettleship, A., ... Audisio, R. (2021). . Trials, 22 (1), 447.
Daniels, S.L., Burton, M., Lee, M.J., Moug, S.J., Kerr, K., Wilson, T.R., ... Wyld, L. (2021). . Colorectal Disease.
Daniels, S.L., Lee, M.J., Moug, S., Wilson, T.R., Burton, M., George, J., ... Wyld, L. (2021). . Colorectal Disease, 23 (6), 1552-1561.
Holmes, G.R., Ward, S.E., Brennan, A., Bradburn, M., Morgan, J.L., Reed, M.W.R., ... Age Gap Trial Steering Group, (2021). Cost-Effectiveness Modeling of Surgery Plus Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy Versus Primary Endocrine Therapy Alone in UK Women Aged 70 and Over With Early Breast Cancer. Value in health : the journal of the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Ï㽶ÊÓƵ, 24 (6), 770-779.
Morgan, J.L., Shrestha, A., Reed, M.W.R., Herbert, E., Bradburn, M., Walters, S.J., ... Wyld, L. (2021). . The British journal of surgery, 108 (3), 315-325.
Battisti, N.M.L., Reed, M.W.R., Herbert, E., Morgan, J.L., Collins, K.A., Ward, S.E., ... Ring, A. (2021). . European Journal of Cancer, 144, 269-280.
Nightingale, J., Burton, M., Appleyard, R., Sevens, T., & Campbell, S. (2021). . Radiography.
Wyld, L., Reed, M., Collins, K., Ward, S., Holmes, G., Morgan, J., ... Audisio, R. (2020). . European Journal of Cancer, 138, S6-S7.
Wyld, L., Reed, M., Collins, K., Burton, M., Lifford, K., Edwards, A., ... Brain, K. (2020). . European Journal of Cancer, 138, S7.
Morgan, J.L., Holmes, G., Ward, S., Martin, C., Burton, M., Walters, S.J., ... Wyld, L. (2020). . European Journal of Surgical Oncology.
MacDonald, C., Burton, M., Carachi, R., & O'Toole, S. (2020). . Data in Brief, 32, 106106.
MacDonald, C., Burton, M., Carachi, R., & O'Toole, S. (2020). . Journal of Pediatric Surgery.
Morgan, J., Holmes, G., Ward, S., Martin, C., Burton, M., Audisio, R., ... Wyld, L. (2020). . European Journal of Surgical Oncology, 46 (6), e28.
George, J., Morgan, J., Martin, C., Shrestha, A., Sue, W., Holmes, G., ... Wyld, L. (2020). . European Journal of Surgical Oncology, 46 (2), e22.
George, J., Morgan, J., Martin, C., Shrestha, A., Sue, W., Holmes, G., ... Wyld, L. (2020). . European Journal of Surgical Oncology, 46 (2), e47-e48.
Probst, H., Barry, J., Clough, H., Lindley, M., Mather, R., Newton, H., ... Burton, M. (2020). . Radiography, 26, S10.
Martin, C., Shrestha, A., Burton, M., Collins, K., & Wyld, L. (2019). Psycho-oncology.
Shrestha, A., Martin, C., Walters, S., Collins, K., Burton, M., & Wyld, L. (2019). . Psycho-oncology.
Lifford, K.J., Edwards, A., Burton, M., Harder, H., Armitage, F., Morgan, J., ... Brain, K. (2019). . Patient preference and adherence, 13, 131-143.
Collins, K., Reed, M., Lifford, K., Burton, M., Edwards, A., Ring, A., ... Wyld, L. (2017). . BMJ open, 7 (7), e015133.
Burton, M., Kilner, K., Gordon, F., Collins, K., Wyld, L., Lifford, K., ... Reed, M. (2017). . Psych-oncology.
Naylor, S., Ferris, C., & Burton, M. (2015). . Radiography, 22 (2), 131-136.
Lifford, K.J., Witt, J., Burton, M., Collins, K., Caldon, L., Edwards, A., ... Brain, K. (2015). . BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making, 15 (45).
Morgan, J., Burton, M., Collins, K., Robinson, T.G., Audisio, R., Cheung, K.L., ... Wyld, L. (2015). . Psycho-Oncology, 24 (12), 1761-1766.
Mallett, R., Bakker, E., & Burton, M. (2014). Musculoskeletal Care, 12 (4), 251-260.
Burton, M., Collins, K., Lifford, K., Brain, K., Wyld, L., Caldon, L., ... Reed, M. (2014). . Psycho-Oncology, 24 (8), 878-884.
Burton, M., Collins, K., Caldon, L.J.M., Wyld, L., & Reed, M.W.R. (2014). . Current Breast Cancer Reports, 6 (3), 235-244.
Burton, M., Walters, S.J., Saleh, M., & Brazier, J.E. (2012). . Quality of Life Ï㽶ÊÓƵ, 21 (10), 1731-1743.
Burton, M., Reed, H., & Chamberlain, P. (2011). . Journal of Integrated Care, 19 (1), 37-43.
McLean, S., Burton, M., Bradley, L., & Littlewood, C. (2010). . Manual Therapy, 15 (6), 514-521.
Whitby, E.H., Bell, M.J., Rigby, A.S., & Burton, M. (2007). Measuring hip development using magnetic resonance imaging. Journal of pediatric orthopedics, 27 (8), 898-902.
Ali, A.M., Burton, M., Hashmi, M., & Saleh, M. (2003). Outcome of complex fractures of the tibial plateau treated with a beam-loading ring fixation system. The Journal of bone and joint surgery. British volume, 85 (5), 691-699.
Ali, A.M., Burton, M., Hashmi, M., & Saleh, M. (2003). Treatment of displaced bicondylar tibial plateau fractures (OTA-41C2&3) in patients older than 60 years of age. Journal of orthopaedic trauma, 17 (5), 346-352.
El-Shazly, M., Dalby-Ball, J., Burton, M., & Saleh, M. (2001). The use of trans-articular and extra-articular external fixation for management of distal tibial intra-articular fractures. Injury, 32 Suppl 4, SD99-S106.
TRIVELLA, G., ZAMBITO, A., ALDEGHERI, R., LESO, P., & BURTON, M. (1991). Functional and Aesthetic Results of Leg Lengthening in Achondroplastic Patients. Physiotherapy, 77 (11), 724-726.
BURTON, M. (1991). Regimes of Leg Lengthening at Sheffield Children's Hospital. Physiotherapy, 77 (11), 727-732.
Saleh, M., & Burton, M. (1991). Leg lengthening: patient selection and management in achondroplasia. The Orthopedic clinics of North America, 22 (4), 589-599.
Conference papers
Wyld, L., Reed, M.W.R., Collins, K., Ward, S., Holmes, G., Morgan, J., ... Audisio, R. (2020). Bridging the age gap in breast cancer: optimisation of survival and quality of life outcomes in older women with early breast cancer. BREAST CANCER RESEARCH AND TREATMENT, 180 (2), 594.
Burton, M., Lifford, K.J., Wyld, L., Armitage, F., Collins, K., Reed, M., ... Edwards, A. (2020). . Breast cancer research and treatment, 180 (2), 577.
Burton, M., Lifford, K.J., Wyld, L., Armitage, F., Collins, K., Reed, M., ... Edwards, A. (2019). . FUTURE ONCOLOGY, 15 (7S), 14.
Shrestha, A., Martin, C., Burton, M., Collins, K., Holmes, G., Ward, S., ... Wyld, L. (2018). Comparison of quality of life of older women treated with surgery or primary endocrine therapy for early breast cancer: propensity score matched analysis of a large prospective multicentre cohort study. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CANCER, 92, S3-S4.
Collins, K.A., Burton, M., Lifford, K.J., Reed, M.W.R., Armitage, F., & Wyld, L. (2017). . FUTURE ONCOLOGY, 13 (8s), 14.
Burton, M., Armitage, F., Collins, K., Richards, P., Nettleship, A., Lifford, K., & Wyld, L. (2016). The development of an on-line decision tool for health care professionals to aid collaborative decision making with older women with breast cancer. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CANCER, 57, S136.
Lifford, K., Brain, K., Edwards, A., Collins, K., Burton, M., Caldon, L., ... Wyld, L. (2015). The development of a decision support intervention for older women with a choice of surgery or primary endocrine therapy to treat breast cancer. FUTURE ONCOLOGY, 11 (4), 19-20.
Richards, P., Ward, S., Morgan, J., Francis, M., Collins, K., Burton, M., ... Wyld, L. (2015). Bridging The Age Gap in Breast Cancer - improving treatment decisions for older women using routine data. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CANCER CARE, 24, 62.
Lifford, K.J., Brain, K., Collins, K., Burton, M., Witt, J., Caldon, L., ... Reed, M. (2014). DEVELOPING COLLABORATIVE DECISION SUPPORT INTERVENTIONS FOR OLDER WOMEN (75 YEARS PLUS) WITH BREAST CANCER. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE, 21, S75.
Collins, K., Burton, M., Caldon, L., Lifford, K., Brain, K., Wyld, L., & Reed, M. (2014). The Information and decision support needs of older women (> 75 yrs) facing treatment choices for breast cancer: A qualitative study. PSYCHO-ONCOLOGY, 23, 9.
Collins, K.A., Burton, M., Caldon, L., Lifford, K., Brain, K., Wyld, L., & Reed, M.W.R. (2014). The information and decision support needs of older women (>75 yrs) facing treatment choices for their breast cancer: A qualitative study. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CANCER, 50, S125.
Book chapters
Chamberlain, P., Reed, H., Burton, M., & Mountain, G. (2011). . In Ï㽶ÊÓƵ and development work relating to assistive technology 2010-11. (pp. 28-29). Department of Health:
Chamberlain, P., Reed, H., Burton, M., & Mountain, G. (2011). . In Bartolo, H. (Ed.) Sustainable Intelligent manufacturing. (pp. 777-784). Portugal: IST Press:
Burton, M., & Saleh, M. (1991). Leg Lengthening: Patient selection and Management in Achondroplasia. In The Orthopedic clinics of North america. W B Saunders
Reports
Chamberlain, P., Reed, H., Burton, M., Yoxall, A., Akan, E., Can, A., ... Çakırusta, A. (2017). . Turkey: Vitra.
Wheat, J., Fleming, R., Burton, M., Penders, J., Choppin, S., & Heller, B. (2006). . Ï㽶ÊÓƵ for EPSRC Engineering for Life.
Theses / Dissertations
Taylor, A.V. (2020). . (Doctoral thesis). Supervised by Robert, A., Hodgson, D., Burton, M., Collins, K., & Probst, H.
Xerri de Caro, J. (2014). . (Doctoral thesis). Supervised by Gordon, F., Kirshbaum, M., Burton, M., & Richardson, B.
Images
Gent, S., Burton, M., & Heller, B. (n.d.). . [Jpeg].
Other activities
Former Chair Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Yorkshire and the Humber Network. Current Secretary
Postgraduate supervision
I have completed a doctoral supervision training programme and have experience of doctoral supervision taking two doctoral candidates to completion.
Currently, I am Director of Studies for two doctoral students and a supervisor for a further three.
2 - 1 PhD, 1 DProf