Dr Matthew Capsey, PhD

Biography

Matt has been a Paramedic Academic since 2007, when he started at Teesside University. He has broad experience in Paramedic and wider AHP education including pre- and post-registration course development and delivery. Currently Matt is a Senior Lecturer in the Paramedic CPD team focused on post-registration education.

In addition to this role he is Co-Chair of the Research and Innovation subgroup of the North East and North Cumbria AHP Faculty. He has recently completed his PhD focusing on patients presenting to emergency care experiencing back pain.

Qualifications and memberships

Health and Care Professions Council- Paramedic (PA14551)

College of Paramedics- member (CP000087)

Higher Education Academy- Fellow (PR058436)

Academic and research interests

Public perceptions of the paramedic role; patientfocused care and Values-Based Practice; intersection of primary care and emergecny care.

Publications

Cook, A.L., Capsey, M., Jones, C., Davidson, T., Eaton, G. (2023) Discussing Values in Paramedic Practice. Journal of Paramedic Practice. 15(4):165-169

Capsey, M (2022) Back Pain presentation in the ambulance setting. Australasian College of Paramedicine International Conference 2022. Brisbane

Capsey, M (2022) Golden Nuggets: Ambulance Service use by patients with back pain. College of Paramedics Conference 2022. Online

Capsey, M., Ryan, C., Mankelow, J., Alexanders, J., Martin, D. (2022) Emergency Department use by people with back pain- an Investigation. British Journal of Pain

Capsey, M., Ryan, C., Alexanders, J., Martin, D. (2022) Ambulance service use by patients with lower back pain: an observational study. British Paramedic Journal. 6(4): 11-17.

Bonner, M., Capsey, M., Batey, J. (2021) A paramedic’s role in reducing number of falls and fall-related emergency service use by over 65s: a systematic review. British Paramedic Journal. 6(1): 46-52.

Charlton, K., Capsey, M., Moat, C. (2020) Is weight just a number? The accuracy of UK ambulance paediatric weight guidance- findings from a cross sectional study. British Paramedic Journal. 5(1):1-7.

Charlton, K., Capsey, M., Moat, C. (2020) PP17 Is weight just a number? The accuracy of UK ambulance paediatric weight guidance- findings from a cross sectional study. Emergency Medicine Journal, 37(10):e9

Capsey, M., Ryan, C., Giles, E.L., Hamilton, S., Quinn, J., Martin, D. (2020) Utilisation and Experience of Emergency Medical Services by patients with Back Pain: A scoping Review Protocol. Pain and Rehabilitation. 2020(49):30-36.

Capsey, M. (2013) Anti-Discriminatory Practice in Nixon, V. (2013) Professional Practice in Paramedic, Emergency and Urgent Care. Chichester: Wiley Blackwell

Recent external roles

University of Surrey, External Examiner (2023 - ongoing)

North East and North Cumbria AHP Forum, Research and Innovation subgroup, Co-chair and co-opted member of the AHP Council (2022 - ongoing)

College of Paramedics, Education Advisory Group, Academic Representative (2015 - 2020)

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