Profiles
Dr Krithika Anil
Research Fellow
School of Health Professions (Faculty of Health)
Biography
Biography
Professional Background:
Dr Anil is dedicated to exploring interdisciplinary topics in health. Her current research is centred on brain-computer-face (BCI) learning, aiming to understand and optimise the interaction between the brain and technological interfaces. Other research includes telehealth, health behaviour change, decision-making in health, and reducing inequalities in research.
Dr Anil is dedicated to exploring interdisciplinary topics in health. Her current research is centred on brain-computer-face (BCI) learning, aiming to understand and optimise the interaction between the brain and technological interfaces. Other research includes telehealth, health behaviour change, decision-making in health, and reducing inequalities in research.
She collaborates closely with clinicians and other researchers to produce high-quality, impactful health research ranging from basic science to implementation studies.
Research Interests and Expertise:
Dr Anil is involved in interdisciplinary research within health fields. Her key areas of expertise include:
Dr Anil is involved in interdisciplinary research within health fields. Her key areas of expertise include:
- Health behaviour change
- Neuroscience
- Brain imaging
- Statistics
- Qualitative and creative research methods
- Systematic and scoping reviews
Professional Experience and Accomplishments:
Dr Anil has a robust publication record. Relevant publications include:
Dr Anil has a robust publication record. Relevant publications include:
- Anil, K., Hall, S. D., Demain, S., Freeman, J. A., Ganis, G., & Marsden, J. (2021). A systematic review of neurofeedback for the management of motor symptoms in Parkinson’s disease. Brain sciences, 11(10), 1292.
- Anil, K., Demain, S., Burridge, J., Simpson, D., Taylor, J., Cotter, I., & Vuckovic, A. (2022). The importance of self-efficacy and negative affect for neurofeedback success for central neuropathic pain after a spinal cord injury. Scientific Reports, 12(1), 10949.
- Anil, K., Bird, A. R., Bridgman, K., Erickson, S., Freeman, J., McKinstry, C., Robinson, C., & Abey, S. (2023). Telehealth competencies for allied health professionals: A scoping review. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 1357633X231201877.
She has presented her research at numerous national and international conferences, including invited talks at the Oxford Physiology of Brain Oscillations Symposium and the European Health Psychology Society Conference.
Mentorship and Leadership:
Dr Anil is passionate about mentoring the next generation of researchers. She has supervised multiple MSc and undergraduate students, providing guidance on research methodologies, career development, and academic progression. Her supportive and approachable mentorship style has earned her positive feedback from her mentees:
Dr Anil is passionate about mentoring the next generation of researchers. She has supervised multiple MSc and undergraduate students, providing guidance on research methodologies, career development, and academic progression. Her supportive and approachable mentorship style has earned her positive feedback from her mentees:
- “I really wanted to say a big thank you to you for all your help and support over the last 8 months, its been greatly appreciated! I am really grateful for all your wisdom and knowledge about research and all your patience and support throughout. You have been absolutely fantastic.” – MSc Student (2023)
- “Thank you for listening to me these past few months. I feel calmer about my future and have a better idea of what I want to do” – Mentee (2023)
Public Engagement:
Dr Anil enjoys engaging in community outreach and public engagement activities. She actively participates in events such as Soapbox Science, where she communicates her research to a broader audience, fostering a greater public understanding of health sciences. She has also led and delivered various public workshops since 2020 to bring accessible science to the public, and worked with patient populations to inform and design research projects.
Dr Anil enjoys engaging in community outreach and public engagement activities. She actively participates in events such as Soapbox Science, where she communicates her research to a broader audience, fostering a greater public understanding of health sciences. She has also led and delivered various public workshops since 2020 to bring accessible science to the public, and worked with patient populations to inform and design research projects.
Qualifications
2020 Doctorate in health science (involved health psychology, health, and bio-engineering) from the University of Southampton2016 MSc in Health Psychology
2013 BSc (Hons) in Psychology
2013 BSc (Hons) in Psychology
Research
Research
Research interests
Publications
Publications
Key publications
Key publications are highlighted
Journals
Articles
(2023) 'Telehealth competencies for allied health professionals: A scoping review' Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare , DOI Open access
(2023) 'Narrowing the gap between research and policy: Using rapid evaluation during the COVID-19 crisis' Perspectives in Public Health , DOI Open access
(2022) 'The application, character, and effectiveness of person-centred care with service-users, and the community within the discipline of podiatry: a scoping review' Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 15, (1) , DOI Open access
(2022) 'The importance of self‑efficacy and negative affect for neurofeedback success for central neuropathic pain after a spinal cord injury' Scientific Reports , DOI Open access
(2022) 'Telerehabilitation for people with physical disabilities and movement impairment: development and evaluation of an online toolkit for practitioners and patients' Disability and Rehabilitation 1-8 , DOI Open access
(2022) 'Patient-to-Patient Interactions During the Pain Management Programme: The Role of Humor and Venting in Building a Socially Supportive Community' Frontiers in Pain Research 3, , DOI Open access
(2022) 'Telerehabilitation for physical disabilities and movement impairment: A service evaluation in South West England' Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice , DOI Open access
(2022) 'How do we engage people in testing for COVID-19? A rapid qualitative evaluation of a testing programme in schools, GP surgeries and a university' BMC Public Health 22, (1) , DOI Open access
(2022) 'Authors' Responses to Peer Review of “Telerehabilitation for People With Physical Disabilities and Movement Impairment: A Survey of United Kingdom Practitioners”' JMIRx Med 3, (1) , DOI Open access
(2022) 'Telerehabilitation for People With Physical Disabilities and Movement Impairment: A Survey of United Kingdom Practitioners' JMIRx Med 3, (1) , DOI Open access
(2021) 'A Systematic Review of Neurofeedback for the Management of Motor Symptoms in Parkinson’s Disease' Brain Sciences 11, (10) 1292-1292 , DOI Open access
(2021) 'Authors’ Response to Peer Reviews of “Technologies to Support Assessment of Movement During Video Consultations: Exploratory Study”' JMIRx Med 2, (3) e32248-e32248 , DOI Open access
(2021) 'Technologies to Support Assessment of Movement During Video Consultations: Exploratory Study' JMIRx Med 2, (3) , DOI Open access
(2021) 'Scope, context and quality of telerehabilitation guidelines for physical disabilities: a scoping review' BMJ Open 11, (8) , DOI Open access
(2018) 'Coping strategies, vision-related quality of life, and emotional health in managing retinitis pigmentosa: a survey study' BMC Ophthalmology 18, (1) Publisher Site , DOI
(2016) 'Passing the time when in pain: Investigating the role of musical valence' Psychomusicology: Music, Mind, and Brain 26, (1) 56-66 Publisher Site , DOI