He has previously worked as study coordinator on a number of research studies into chronic pain and is continuing to co-ordinate the PACFiND project. He completed a PhD by publication at the University of Aberdeen and previously gained a MSc in Psychological Research Methods and a BSc Open degree from the Open University.
Qualifications
PhD Epidemiology
2021 - University of Aberdeen
MSc Psychological Research Methods
2012 - The Open University
BSc (Hons) Open Open
2008 - The Open University
Latest Publications
Patient preferences for models of care for fibromyalgia: A discrete choice experiment
Norwood, P., Beasley, M., Stevens, M., Hollick, R., Macfarlane, G., McNamee, P., PACFiND study investigators
The experience of poor sleep in people with fibromyalgia: a qualitative meta-synthesis
Robertson, C., Beasley, M., Stevens, M., Imamura, M., Whibley, D., Aucott, L., Manson, P., Abhishek, A., Dulake, D., Macfarlane, G., Tang, N. K. Y., Brazzelli, M., Gillies, K.
This project aims to find a better model of healthcare for people with fibromyalgia. This could lead to better outcomes by ensuring everyone has access to timely diagnosis and effective treatments.
Cognitive behavior therapy, exercise, or both for treating chronic widespread pain
McBeth, J., Prescott, G., Scotland, G., Lovell, K., Keeley, P., Hannaford, P., McNamee, P., Symmons, D. P. M., Woby, S., Gkazinou, C., Beasley, M., Macfarlane, G. J.
JAMA Internal Medicine, vol. 172, no. 1, pp. 48-57
Macfarlane, G. J., Beasley, M., Jones, E. A., Lovell, K., Prescott, G. J., Keeley, P., McBeth, J., Jones, G. T., MUSICIAN Study team
75th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American-College-of-Rheumatology/46th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Association-of-Rheumatology-Health-Professionals, pp. S345-S346
Few clinical parameters mark out anti-TNF use among patients with ankylosing spondylitis: Data from the Scotland and Ireland registry for ankylosing spondylitis (SIRAS)
Jones, G., Beasley, M., Marshall, D., Gibson, J., Steven, M. M., Sturrock, R. D., Macfarlane, G. J., SIRAS Steering Comm
Clinical and Experimental Rheumatology, vol. 28, no. 4, pp. 621
