Associate Professor Paul Skirrow

2026

Journal - Research Other

Jeram Patel, G., Wake, K. L., Schimanski, I., Skirrow, P., & Every-Palmer, S. (2026). A novel theory of trauma offers new hype about Havening: Reply to Youngson. New Zealand Medical Journal/Te ara tika o te hauora hapori, 139(1635), 111-113. doi: 10.26635/6965.7519

2025

Journal - Research Article

Beka, S. G., Griffiths, R. F., Myers, J. A., & Skirrow, P. M. (2025). Post-COVID-19 neurocognitive screening in routine pilot aeromedical evaluations. Aerospace Medicine & Human Performance, 96(10), 931-935. doi: 10.3357/AMHP.6700.2025

Johnstone, G., Faulkner, J. W., Douglas, K. M., & Skirrow, P. M. (2025). Clinicians’ perspectives on the validity of neuropsychological memory tests for use in Aotearoa New Zealand. New Zealand Journal of Psychology, 54(1), 67-75. doi: 10.63146/001c.141653

Skirrow, P. M., Johnstone, G., Douglas, K. M., & Faulkner, J. W. (2025). Measuring memory: A survey of neuropsychological practice amongst New Zealand psychologists. Applied Neuropsychology: Adult, 32(5), 1223-1230. doi: 10.1080/23279095.2023.2251635

Journal - Research Other

Beka, S. G., Griffiths, R. F., Myers, J. A., & Skirrow, P. M. (2025). Appropriate screening tests to assess post-COVID-19 cognitive dysfunction in aeromedical settings. Aerospace Medicine & Human Performance, 96(5), 414-424. doi: 10.3357/AMHP.6500.2025

2024

Journal - Research Other

Skirrow, P., Larsen-Barr, M., Weastell, K., & Senior, J. (2024). ‘We are the many, not the few’: Initial results of a survey of attitudes towards lived experience of mental distress among clinical psychologists in New Zealand. Journal of the New Zealand College of Clinical Psychologists, 34(1), 112-115. doi: 10.5281/zenodo.10939185

Sutton, L., Bell, E., Every-Palmer, S., Weatherall, M., & Skirrow, P. (2024). Survivorship outcomes for critically ill patients in Australia and New Zealand: A scoping review. Australian Critical Care, 37(2), 354-368. doi: 10.1016/j.aucc.2023.07.008

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Beka, S. G., Griffiths, R., Myers, J., & Skirrow, P. (2024). Development of a quick suitable screening test to assess post-COVID-19 cognitive dysfunction in the setting of routine pilot aeromedical examinations. Aerospace Medicine & Human Performance, 95(8), (pp. S69). [Abstract]

Canty, C., & Skirrow, P. (2024). Towards a decolonising neuropsychology: Addressing racism, colonisation and marginalisation in neuropsychological training. Proceedings of the Australian Clinical Neuropsychology Association (ACNpA) Inaugural International Conference. (pp. 11). Retrieved from https://www.acnpa.com.au/program2024

2023

Journal - Research Article

Jenkins, M., Wilson, O. W. A., Richards, J., Huthwaite, M., Skirrow, P., Grant, E., & Every-Palmer, S. (2023). The association between motivation and physical activity among forensic and rehabilitation inpatients in Aotearoa New Zealand. Journal of Sport & Exercise Science, 7(2), 9-17. doi: 10.36905/jses.2023.02.02

Creagh, E., Jenkins, M., Huthwaite, M., & Skirrow, P. (2023). Moving in the margins: A qualitative study into the role of physical activity in marginalised communities. Journal of Sport & Exercise Science, 7(1), 35-43. doi: 10.36905/jses.2023.01.05

Journal - Research Other

Kopua, D., & Skirrow, P. (2023). Racism, mātauranga Māori and ADHD: An interview with Dr Diana Kopua. Journal of the New Zealand College of Clinical Psychologists, 33(1), 72-78. doi: 10.5281/zenodo.8187808

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Creagh, E., Jenkins, M., Skirrow, P., & Huthwaite, M. (2023). Moving in the margins: A qualitative study into the role of physical activity in marginalised communities. Journal of Sport & Exercise Science, 7(4), (pp. 83). doi: 10.36905/jses.2023.04.01

Creagh, E., Jenkins, M., Skirrow, P., & Huthwaite, M. (2023). Moving in the margins: A qualitative study into the role of physical activity in marginalised communitie. Proceedings of the International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (ISBNPA) Annual Meeting. (pp. 1144). International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. Retrieved from https://2023.isbnpa.org

Garcia, C., Grant, E., Treharne, G. J., Arahanga-Doyle, H., Lucassen, M. F. G., Scarf, D., Taumoepeau, M., … Rapsey, C., Skirrow, P., Johnstone, G., Douglas, K., & Faulkner, J. (2023). "I wouldn't know where to start": LGBTQA+ university students' experiences and preferences in mental health care. Proceedings of the New Zealand College of Clinical Psychologists (NZCCP) National Conference. Retrieved from https://www.nzccp.co.nz

Skirrow, P., Johnstone, G., Douglas, K., & Faulkner, J. (2023). Memory assessment in Aotearoa New Zealand: Patterns of practice, language and cultural validity. Proceedings of the New Zealand College of Clinical Psychologists (NZCCP) National Conference. Retrieved from https://www.nzccp.co.nz

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Skirrow, P., & Ward, N. (2023). Cognitive assessment for non-neuropsychologists. Workshop presentation at the New Zealand College of Clinical Psychologists (NZCCP) National Conference, Wellington, New Zealand.

2022

Journal - Research Article

Skirrow, P., & Ward, N. (2022). What’s in a scope? Where neuropsychology meets clinical psychology. Journal of the New Zealand College of Clinical Psychologists, 32(1), 3-7.

Journal - Research Other

Sutton, L., Bell, E., Every-Palmer, S., Weatherall, M., & Skirrow, P. (2022). Survivorship of patients after long intensive care stay with exploration and experience in a New Zealand cohort (SPLIT ENZ): Protocol for a mixed methods study. JMIR Research Protocols, 11(3), e35936. doi: 10.2196/35936

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Creagh, E., Jenkins, M., Huthwaite, M., & Skirrow, P. (2022). Moving in the margins: A qualitative study into the role of physical activity in marginalised communities. Journal of Sport & Exercise Science, 6(4), (pp. 37-38). doi: 10.36905/jses.2022.04.01

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Skirrow, P., Johnstone, G., Douglas, K., & Faulkner, J. (2022, October). Cognitive assessment in Aotearoa New Zealand: Patterns of practice and cultural validity of measures. Verbal presentation at the 19th Neuropsychological Rehabilitation Special Interest Group of the World Federation of Neurorehabilitation (NR-SIG-WENR) Conference, [Hybrid].

Skirrow, P., & Morris, L. (2022, May). 'It's the thought that counts': Psychological processes and outcomes in recovery from COVID-19. Verbal presentation at the Long COVID: Journeying Together Through the Fog Symposium, [Online].

2021

Journal - Research Article

Faulkner, J. W., Snell, D. L., Theadom, A., Mahon, S., Barker-Collo, S., & Skirrow, P. (2021). Psychological flexibility in mild traumatic brain injury: An evaluation of measures. Brain Injury, 35(9), 1103-1111. doi: 10.1080/02699052.2021.1959062

Journal - Research Other

Sutton-Smith, L., Weatherall, M., Bell, E. M., Every-Palmer, S., & Skirrow, P. (2021). What are the long-term outcomes for New Zealand survivors of critical illness? New Zealand Medical Journal, 134(1547), 121-126. Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

2020

Journal - Research Article

Skirrow, P. (2020). Ka mua, ka muri; Walking backwards into the future. Journal of the New Zealand College of Clinical Psychologists, 30(1), 3-6.

2016

Chapter in Book - Research

Skirrow, P., & Mathieson, A. (2016). Principles of psychological work with adults with intellectual disabilities in Aotearoa New Zealand. In W. W. Waitoki, J. S. Feather, N. R. Robertson & J. J. Rucklidge (Eds.), Professional practice of psychology in Aotearoa New Zealand. (3rd ed.) (pp. 477-490). Wellington, New Zealand: New Zealand Psychological Society.

Journal - Research Article

Wastell, S., Skirrow, P., & Hare, D. J. (2016). Factors influencing the use of psychotropic medication for challenging behaviour in the United Kingdom: A Q method investigation. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 29(4), 295-304. doi: 10.1111/jar.12179

Journal - Research Other

Skirrow, P. (2016). Climbing the political Mountain: A reply to Karen Kyne. Journal of the New Zealand College of Clinical Psychologists, 26(2), 50-51.

2015

Journal - Research Article

Skirrow, P., Jackson, P., Perry, E., & Hare, D. J. (2015). I collect therefore I am-autonoetic consciousness and hoarding in Asperger Syndrome. Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy, 22(3), 278-284. doi: 10.1002/cpp.1889

Hare, D. J., Wood, C., Wastell, S., & Skirrow, P. (2015). Anxiety in asperger's syndrome: Assessment in real time. Autism, 19(5), 542-552. doi: 10.1177/1362361314531340

Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles

Skirrow, P. (2015). Courting controversy: Guidelines on working with people with psychosis. Journal of the New Zealand College of Clinical Psychologists, 25(1), 47-48. [Commentary].

2012

Journal - Research Article

Simpson-Adkins, G., & Skirrow, P. (2012). Online support for people with prospective memory difficulties [Review]. Clinical Psychology Forum, (233), 42-46.

Weatherhead, S., Newby, G., & Skirrow, P. (2012). Brain injury professionals' perspectives on risk assessment. Social Care & Neurodisability, 3(2), 77-88. doi: 10.1108/20420911211240939

Jackson, P., Skirrow, P., & Hare, D. J. (2012). Asperger through the looking glass: An exploratory study of self-understanding in people with Asperger's syndrome. Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders, 42(5), 697-706. doi: 10.1007/s10803-011-1296-8

2009

Journal - Research Article

Barkby, A., Talbot, H., Lee, A., Skirrow, P., Greenhill, E., Cookson, A., … Hiley, W. (2009). Parents with learning disabilities: Perceived incidence and needs. Community Practitioner, 82(11), 34-37.

Punshon, C., Skirrow, P., & Murphy, G. (2009). The 'not guilty verdict': Psychological reactions to a diagnosis of Asperger syndrome in adulthood. Autism, 13(3), 265-283. doi: 10.1177/1362361309103795

Blackburn, C., Glendenning, S., Finnigan, M., & Skirrow, P. (2009). Client and referrer satisfaction with a specialist perinatal mental health service. Clinical Psychology Forum, (197), 7-12.

2008

Journal - Research Article

Griffiths, M. J., Humphris, G. M., Skirrow, P. M., & Rogers, S. N. (2008). A qualitative evaluation of patient experiences when diagnosed with oral cancer recurrence. Cancer Nursing, 31(4), E11-E17. doi: 10.1097/01.NCC.0000305750.50991.67

Skirrow, P., & Farrington, J. (2008). Developing specialist services for adults with Asperger's syndrome in Liverpool. Clinical Psychology Forum, (185), 15-19.

Journal - Research Other

Skirrow, P. (2008). Adults with Asperger's. Psychologist, 21(11), 988. [Letter].

Skirrow, P., & Hare, D. J. (2008). Clinical psychology and autistic spectrum disorders: An introduction to the special issue. Clinical Psychology Forum, (185), 9-10. [Editorial].

2007

Journal - Research Article

Skirrow, P., & Hatton, C. (2007). 'Burnout' amongst direct care workers in services for adults with intellectual disabilities: A systematic review of research findings and initial normative data. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 20(2), 131-144. doi: 10.1111/j.1468-3148.2006.00311.x

2004

Journal - Research Article

Jones, C., Skirrow, P., Griffiths, R. D., Humphris, G., Ingleby, S., Eddleston, J., … Gager, M. (2004). Post-traumatic stress disorder-related symptoms in relatives of patients following intensive care. Intensive Care Medicine, 30(3), 456-460. doi: 10.1007/s00134-003-2149-5

Awarded Doctoral Degree

Skirrow, P. M. (2004). The prevalence and correlates of burnout amongst direct care workers of adults with intellectual disabilities (DClinPsy). Lancaster University. Retrieved from https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.423982

2003

Journal - Research Article

Jones, C., Skirrow, P., Griffiths, R. D., Humphris, G. H., Ingleby, S., Eddleston, J., … Gager, M. (2003). Rehabilitation after critical illness: A randomized, controlled trial. Critical Care Medicine, 31(10), 2456-2461. doi: 10.1097/01.CCM.0000089938.56725.33

2002

Chapter in Book - Research

Skirrow, P. (2002). Delusional memories of ICU. In C. Jones & R. D. Griffiths (Eds.), Intensive care after care. (1st ed.) (pp. 27-36). Oxford, UK: Butterworth-Heinemann.

Journal - Research Other

Skirrow, P., Jones, C., Griffiths, R. D., & Kaney, S. (2002). The impact of current media events on hallucinatory content: The experience of the intensive care unit (ICU) patient [Brief report]. British Journal of Clinical Psychology, 41(1), 87-91. doi: 10.1348/014466502163822

2001

Journal - Research Article

Jones, C., Griffiths, R. D., Humphris, G., & Skirrow, P. M. (2001). Memory, delusions, and the development of acute posttraumatic stress disorder-related symptoms after intensive care. Critical Care Medicine, 29(3), 573-580. doi: 10.1097/00003246-200103000-00019

Skirrow, P., Jones, C., Griffiths, R. D., & Kaney, S. (2001). Intensive care: Easing the trauma. Psychologist, 14(12), 640-642.

Journal - Research Other

Jones, C., Griffiths, R. D., Skirrow, P., & Humphris, G. (2001). Smoking cessation through comprehensive critical care [Brief report]. Intensive Care Medicine, 27(9), 1547-1549. doi: 10.1007/s001340101051

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Jones, C., Skirrow, P., Griffiths, R. D., Humphris, G., Dawson, S., White, P., … Lloyd, A. (2001). Rehabilitation after critical illness: Arandomized, controlled trial. British Journal of Anaesthesia, 87(2), (pp. 330P). doi: 10.1093/bja/87.2.330

2000

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Jones, C., Skirrow, P., Griffiths, R. D., Humphris, G., Dawson, S., & Eddleston, J. (2000). Predicting intensive care relatives at risk of post traumatic stress disorder. British Journal of Anaesthesia, 84(5), (pp. 666P-667P). doi: 10.1093/bja/84.5.666-a

Jones, C., Skirrow, P., Griffiths, R. D., Humphris, G., Dawson, S., & Eddleston, J. (2000). The characteristics of patients given antidepressants while recovering from critical illness. British Journal of Anaesthesia, 84(5), (pp. 666P). doi: 10.1093/bja/84.5.666