Dr Ulric Abonie

Assistant Professor

Department: Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation

I am a physiotherapist with a clinical background in cardiorespiratory rehabilitation. I have a strong passion for learning, teaching and research. My research interests are in the areas of self-management and physical activity behaviour in chronic conditions, and cardiorespiratory rehabilitation. I currently teach on the BSc (Hons) and MSc (Pre Registration) Physiotherapy programmes.

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Key Publications

Author Correction: Effectiveness of physical activity interventions on reducing perceived fatigue among adults with chronic conditions: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials: Correction to: Scientific Reports https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-41075-8, published online 04 September 2023, Barakou, I., Sakalidis, K., Abonie, U., Finch, T., Hackett, K., Hettinga, F. 22 Jan 2025, In: Scientific Reports
Effectiveness of Pilates on fatigue in persons with chronic conditions: a systematic review and meta-analysis, Abonie, U., Ackah, M., Kelly, M. 11 Jun 2025, In: Disability and Rehabilitation
Exploring rest advice in fatigue interventions in rehabilitation among adults with long-term conditions: A Systematic Scoping Review of the Reporting of Rest in Randomized Controlled Trials, Ackah, M., Abonie, U., Hackett, K., Deary, V., Owiredu, D., Hettinga, F. 12 Feb 2025, In: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Health-related quality of life associated with fatigue, physical activity and activity pacing in adults with chronic conditions, Barakou, I., Seves, B., Abonie, U., Finch, T., Hackett, K., Hettinga, F. 28 Jan 2025, In: BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation
Managing fatigue transdiagnostically: a qualitative study among people with chronic conditions on optimizing daily activity, Barakou, I., Hackett, K., Abonie, U., Hettinga, F., Finch, T. 24 Apr 2025, In: Disability and Rehabilitation
Predicting student next-term performance in degree programs using AI-based approach: a case study from Ghana, Diekuu, J., Mekala, M., Abonie, U., Issacs, J., Elyan, E. 25 Mar 2025, In: Cogent Education
“Rest recharges my energy”; experiences and perceptions of rest in adults with long-term conditions and fatigue in rehabilitation: a qualitative study, Ackah, M., Deary, V., Abonie, U., Hettinga, F., Hackett, K. 3 Jun 2025, In: Disability and Rehabilitation
30-day in-hospital stroke case fatality and significant risk factors in sub-Saharan–Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis, Ackah, M., Ameyaw, L., Appiah, R., Owiredu, D., Boakye, H., Donaldy, W., Yarfi, C., Abonie, U. 19 Jan 2024, In: PLOS Global Public Health
Adherence to exercise in breast cancer survivors during and after active treatment: A systematic review and meta-analysis, Ackah, M., Barakou, I., Abonie, U., Hettinga, F. 1 Dec 2024, In: JSAMS Plus
Effectiveness of physiotherapist-led exercise interventions for burn rehabilitation: A systematic review and meta-analysis, Abonie, U., Ackah, M., Mudawarima, T., Rockson, A. 31 Dec 2024, In: PLoS One

PGR Supervision

Drusilla Asante Development of a Tailored Intervention to Improve Participation in Physical Activity in Pregnant Women. Start Date: 01/10/2023
Martin Ackah Exploring principles of fatigue management, activity pacing and self-regulation in persons with chronically fatiguing conditions. Start Date: 01/10/2022