Dr Joe Langley PhD, MEng

I have developed close partnerships and networks across different boundaries with a secondment in NIHR Devices for Dignity HTC, an NIHR Knowledge Mobilisation Research Fellowship hosted by NIHR CLAHRC YH, an honorary contract with Sheffield Children's Hospital and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, a founding member of the TITCH (Technology and Innovation Transforming Child Health) network that includes Great Ormond St and Alder Hey, a member of the Research and Innovation Board and Sheffield Children Hospital and membership of HealthTech Sheffield (the HealthTech industrial sector committee (one of 7 industrial sectors) for the Sheffield City Region (SCR) Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP)).

I have engaged with the Product and Graphic Design teaching courses, developing and embedding a group project module in creative design for healthcare that places students in clinical contexts in the local hospitals. I also mentor final year students from both Occupational Therapy and Design Courses.

I am a named inventor on two patents for a medical orthotic and a bedside male urinal and I am on the organising committee for the Design4Health Conference, Exhibition and 24-hour Design Challenge.

I am also qualified in the Sheffield Microsystems Coaching Academy hosted by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Trust and funded by The Health Foundation. As part of the training I am providing Microsystems Service Improvement Coaching work to the Metabolic Bone Centre clinical Microsystems.

Healthcare Innovation, Participatory Design, Co-creation, Knowledge Mobilisation, Paediatric Healthcare Technologies

Science, Technology and Arts

• Art and Design Research Centre
• Cultural Communication and Computing Research Institute

CI NIHR, i4i programme, 2015 for 3 years (£575000) ‘Support4all: developing a dignity support bra for breast cancer radiotherapy treatment’
PI NIHR Knowledge Mobilisation Research Fellowship, 2014, 3 years (£222800)

Head UP

The 'State of the Art' of Design Theory and Practice

Design4Health

Neck Assessment Tool

Is green a grey area?

Tracking Obesity Using Games

Digital memo wall

SHINE - Design in Rehab

ARTHOUSE

Lab 4 Living

Pancani, S., Rowson, J., Tindale, W., Heron, N., Langley, J., Quinn, A., Read, H., Stanton, A., McCarthy, A., Shaw, P., McDermott, C. Mazzá, C., In Press, 'Assessment of the Sheffield Support Snood, an innovative cervical orthosis designed for people affected by neck weakness', Clinical Biomechanics (2015)

Reed, H., Langley, J., Stanton, A., Heron, N., Clarke, Z., Judge, S., McCarthy, A., Quinn, A., Squire, G., Wells, O., Tindale, W., Baxter, S., Shaw, P., McDermott, C., 2015 'Head-Up; an interdisciplinary, participatory and co-design process informing the development of a novel neck support for people living with progressive neck muscle weakness with an initial focus on those motor neurone disease', Journal of Medical Engineering and Technology, 39:7, 404-410

Baxter, S., Reed, H., Clarke, Z., Judge, S., Heron, N., McCarthy, A., Langley, J., Stanton, A., Wells, O., Squire, G., Quinn, A., Shaw, P., McDermott, C. In Press, 'Evaluating a novel cervical otrhosis to support neck weakness in patients with motor neurone disease'. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Degeneration

Wolstenholme, D., Downes, T., Leaver, J., Partridge, R. and Langley, J., 2014. 'Improving self-efficacy in spinal cord injury patients through "design thinking" rehabilitation workshops'. British Medical Journal Quality Improvement Reports, 3 (1)

Journal articles

Sheard, L., Marsh, C., Mills, T., Peacock, R., Langley, J., Partridge, R., ... Lawton, R. (2019). Using patient experience data to develop a patient experience toolkit to improve hospital care: a mixed-methods study. .

Brocklehurst, P., Langley, J., Baker, S., McKenna, G., Smith, C., & Wassall, R. (2019). Promoting co-production in the generation and use of research evidence to improve service provision in special care dentistry. British dental journal, 227 (1), 15-18. http://doi.org/10.1038/s41415-019-0458-5

Wheeler, G., Langley, J., & Mills, N. (2019). Risk & reward: Exploring design’s role in measuring outcomes in health. Design Journal, 22 (sup1), 2231-2234. http://doi.org/10.1080/14606925.2019.1595017

Elder, C.J., Langley, J., Stanton, A., De Silva, S., Akbarian-Tefaghi, L., Wales, J.K.H., & Wright, N.P. (2019). A simulation study assessing the accuracy and reliability of orchidometer estimation of testicular volume. Clinical Endocrinology, 90 (4), 623-629. http://doi.org/10.1111/cen.13923

Langley, J., Pancani, S., Kilner, K., Reed, H., Stanton, A., Heron, N., ... McDermott, C.J. (2018). A comfort assessment of existing cervical orthoses. Ergonomics, 61 (2), 329-338. http://doi.org/10.1080/00140139.2017.1353137

Langley, J., Wolstenholme, D., & Cooke, J. (2018). 'Collective Making' as knowledge mobilisation: the contribution of participatory design in the co-creation of knowledge in healthcare. BMC Health Services Research, 18, 585. http://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-018-3397-y

Spronson, L., Pryde, L., Reed, H., Squire, G., Stanton, A., Langley, J., ... McDermott, C. (2017). P30 - Patient involvement at every stage: design and coproduction of the Head Up neck support collar. Research Involvement and Engagement, 3 (Suppl1), 27. http://doi.org/10.1186/s40900-017-0075-x

Cooke, J., Langley, J., Wolstenholme, D., & Hampshaw, S. (2017). 'Seeing' the Difference: The Importance of Visibility and Action as a Mark of 'Authenticity' in Co-production ; Comment on “Collaboration and Co-production of Knowledge in Healthcare: Opportunities and Challenges”. International Journal of Health Policy Management, 6 (6), 345-348. http://doi.org/10.15171/ijhpm.2016.136

Baxter, S., Reed, H., Clarke, Z., Judge, S., Heron, N., McCarthy, A., ... McDermott, C. (2016). Evaluating a novel cervical orthosis, the SheffieldSupport Snood, in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis/motor neuron disease with neck weakness. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Degeneration, 17 (5-6), 436-442. http://doi.org/10.3109/21678421.2016.1148170

Pancani, S., Rowson, J., Tindale, W., Heron, N., Langley, J., McCarthy, A.D., ... Mazza, C. (2015). Assessment of the Sheffield Support Snood, an innovative cervical orthosis designed for people affected by neck weakness. Clinical Biomechanics, 32, 201-206. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2015.11.010

Reed, H., Langley, J., Stanton, A., Heron, N., Clarke, Z., Judge, S., ... McDermott, C.J. (2015). Head up ; an interdisciplinary, participatory and co-design process informing the development of a novel neck support for people living with progressive neck muscle weakness. Journal of Medical Engineering & Technology, 39 (7), 404-410. http://doi.org/10.3109/03091902.2015.1088092

Wolstenholme, D., Downes, T., Leaver, J., Partridge, R., & Langley, J. (2014). Improving self-efficacy in spinal cord injury patients through "design thinking" rehabilitation workshops. BMJ Quality Improvement Reports, 3 (1). http://doi.org/10.1136/bmjquality.u205728.w2340

Langley, J. (2012). Is green a grey area? sustainability and inclusivity: recycling and the ageing population. The Design Journal, 15 (1), 33-56. http://doi.org/10.2752/175630612X13192035508507

Langley, J., Turner, N., & Yoxall, A. (2011). Attributes of packaging and influences on waste. Packaging Technology and Science, 24 (3), 161-175. http://doi.org/10.1002/pts.924

Yoxall, A., Langley, J., Luxmoore, J., Janson, R., Taylor, J.C., & Rowson, J. (2010). Understanding the use of tools for opening packaging. Universal Access in the Information Society, 9 (3), 273-281. http://doi.org/10.1007/s10209-009-0174-z

Rowson, J., Langley, J., Kamat, S.R., & Yoxall, A. (2010). Squeezability. Part 2: getting stuff out of a bottle. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, 224 (6), 1261-1271. http://doi.org/10.1243/09544062JMES1772

Langley, J., Yoxall, A., Heppell, G., Rodriguez-Falcon, E., Bradbury, S., Lewis, R., ... Rowson, J. (2010). Food for Thought? - A UK pilot study testing a methodology for compositional domestic food waste analysis. Waste Management & Research, 28 (3), 220-227. http://doi.org/10.1177/0734242X08095348

Yoxall, A., Langley, J., Janson, R., Lewis, R., Hayes, S.A., & Bix, L. (2010). How wide do you want the jar?: The effect on diameter forease of opening for wide-mouth closures. Packaging Technology and Science, 23 (1), 11-18. http://doi.org/10.1002/pts.874

Langley, J., Yoxall, A., Manson, G., Lewis, W., Waterhouse, A., Thelwall, D., ... Leech, B. (2009). The use of uncertainty analysis as a food waste estimation tool. Waste Management & Research, 27 (3), 199-206. http://doi.org/10.1177/0734242X08095231

Yoxall, A., Luxmoore, J., Rowson, J., Langley, J., & Janson, R. (2008). Size does matter: further studies in hand–pack interaction using computer simulation. Packaging Technology and Science, 21 (2), 61-72. http://doi.org/10.1002/pts.778

Yoxall, A., Luxmoore, J., Langley, J., & Janson, R. (2008). Size does matter: further studies in hand-pack interaction using computer simulation. Packaging Technology and Science, 21 (2), 61-72. http://doi.org/10.1002/pts.778/pdf

Lewis, R., Menardi, C., Yoxall, A., & Langley, J. (2007). Finger friction: grip and opening packaging. Wear, 263 (7-12), 1124-1132. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.wear.2006.12.024

Yoxall, A., Janson, R., Bradbury, S.R., Langley, J., Wearn, J., & Hayes, S. (2006). Openability: producing design limits for consumer packaging. Packaging Technology and Science, 19 (4), 219-225. http://doi.org/10.1002/pts.725

Yoxall, A., Langley, J., Janson, R., Wearn, J., & Manson, G. (2006). The use of uncertainty analysis for the design of container closures. Packaging Technology and Science, 19 (3), 139-147. http://doi.org/10.1002/pts.716

Langley, J., Janson, R., Wearn, J., & Yoxall, A. (2005). ‘Inclusive’ design for containers: improving openability. Packaging Technology and Science, 18 (6), 285-293. http://doi.org/10.1002/pts.699

Yoxall, A., Newlands, G.J., Roberts, M., Langley, J., & Taylor, P. (2002). A numerical model of closure lining materials. Glass Technology, 43 (4), 157-161.

Yoxall, A., Newlands, G.J., Roberts, M., Langley, J., & Taylor, P. (2002). A numerical simulation of the roll-on-pilfer-proof (ROPP) process on a GF305 thread. Glass Technology, 43 (3), 116-119.

Conference papers

Jeays-Ward, K., Wells, O., McCarthy, A., Morris, N., Jacobson, K., Hay, A., ... Drake, M. (2019). Developing a technology to enable the rapid diagnosis of urinary tract infection (UTI). In Incontinence: The Engineering Challenge XII, London, UK, 13 November 2019 - 14 November 2019.

Jeays-Ward, K., Wells, O., McCarthy, A., Morris, N., Jacobson, K., Hay, A., ... Drake, M. (2019). Developing a technology to enable the rapid diagnosis of urinary tract infection (UTI). In Incontinence: The Engineering Challenge XII, London, UK, 13 November 2019 - 14 November 2019.

Langley, J., Ankeny, U., Partridge, R., Wheeler, G., & Carroll, C. (2019). Co-designing resources for knowledge based self-reflection for people living with Parkinson’s disease to better enable independent living. In IADE/UNIDCOM’s 10th Interna,onal Conference Senses & Sensibility 2019: Lost in (G)localiza,on, Lisbon, 27 November 2019 - 29 November 2019. Unidcom Iade

Ali, A., Church, G., Bec, R., & Langley, J. (2018). Enhancing uptake of an exercise programme after stroke or transient ischaemic attack (TIA) - a co-production event. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF STROKE, 13, 29.

Langley, J., Bec, R., Wheeler, G., & Partridge, R. (2018). The need for distributed co-design in healthcare contexts. In Christer, K., Craig, C., & Wolstenholme, D. (Eds.) Design4Health, 4 September 2018 - 6 September 2018. Sheffield Hallam University

Langley, J., Wolstenholme, D., Snellgrove-Clarke, E., & Matherson, L. (2018). How Lego Serious Play supports team building through the creative co-production. In Christer, K., Craig, C., & Wolstenholme, D. (Eds.) Design4Health, 4 September 2018 - 6 September 2018. Sheffield Hallam University

Partridge, R., Langley, J., & Gwilt, I. (2018). Design, behaviour change and long term conditions: he impact of demonstrating design skills to adolescents with chronic pain. In Christer, K., Craig, C., & Wolstenholme, D. (Eds.) Design 4 Health. Sheffield Hallam University

Gwilt, I., Partridge, R., Peacock, R., Marsh, C., Sheard, L., Lawton, R., & Langley, J. (2017). Using co-design workshops to develop a ward-level patient experience improvement toolkit. In Barron, D., & Seemann, K. (Eds.) Design4Health, Melbourne. Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Design4Health 2017,Melbourne Cricket, (pp. 95-98). Sheffield Hallam University jointly with Swinburne University of Technology: https://research.shu.ac.uk/design4health/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/D4H2017-Proceedings-Master-File-print.pdf

Langley, J., Partridge, R., Gwilt, I., & Wolstenholme, D. (2017). Using Knowledge Mobilisation Theory to inform the design of the co-design workshop for healthcare research and innovation. In Barron, D., & Seemann, K. (Eds.) Design4Health, Melbourne. Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Design4Health 2017,Melbourne Cricket, (pp. 334-336). Sheffield Hallam University jointly with Swinburne University of Technology: https://research.shu.ac.uk/design4health/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/D4H2017-Proceedings-Master-File-print.pdf

Gwilt, I., Langley, J., Partridge, R., Davis, S., Woodward, L., & Spooner, A. (2017). Pain Talking: exploring the experience, expression and description of chronic pain through creative processes and visualisation strategies. In Kung, C., Larn, E., & Lee, Y. (Eds.) Open design for E-very-thing. Cumulus Hong Kong 2016 , 21-24 November 2016 Hong Kong Design Institute, (pp. 225-229). Hong Kong: Hong Kong Design Institute: http://cumulus.hkdihongkong2016.org/uploads/files/cumulus_hong_kong_2016_working_papers.pdf

De Silva, S., Akbarian-Tefaghi, L., Langley, J., Stanton, A., Wright, N.P., & Elder, C.J. (2016). The Intra- and Inter-User Reliability of Testicular Volume Estimation - A Simulation Study. HORMONE RESEARCH IN PAEDIATRICS, 86, 427.

Reed, H., Stanton, A., & Langley, J. (2014). Co-design and development of a specific cervical orthosis to support neck weakness due to neurological disease. Australian National MND Conference.

McDermott, C.J., Baxter, S., Reed, H., Clarke, Z., Heron, N., Langley, J., ... Shaw, P.J. (2014). The impact of neck weakness and experiences of using neck orthoses in people with motor neuron disease. In 25th International Conference on ALS/MND, Brussels, 2014 - 2014. doi:10.3109/21678421.2014.960172/029

Craig, C., Gwilt, I., Langley, J., & Partridge, R. (2013). Thinking through design and rehabilitation. Assistive Technology Research Series, 33 (33), 798-803. doi:10.3233/978-1-61499-304-9-798

Langley, J., Reed, H., Stanton, A., McDermott, C., Heron, N., Clarke, Z., ... Shaw, P. (2012). Head-Up : co-designing novel neck orthosis for neck weakness in MND. Recent Advances in Assistive Technology and Engineering. http://www.raate.org.uk/2012/

Langley, J., Le Maitre, C., Vernon-Parry, K., Lockley, E., Westerman, J., Smith, J., ... Choppin, S. (2012). Being interdisciplinary..... creating a culture for the academics of tomorrow. In Understanding Interdisciplinarity: theory and practice - An International Conference, Sheffield, 12 June 2012 - 14 June 2012.

Clarke, Z., Langley, J., Judge, S., Hawley, M., Hosking, I., & Heron, N. (2011). User involvement in the early development of assistive technology devices. In Assistive Technology Research Series Volume 29, 2011. Everyday Technology for Independence and Care - AAATE 2011, Maastricht, Netherlands, (pp. 362-373). IOS Press: http://doi.org/10.3233/978-1-60750-814-4-362

Langley, J., Yoxall, A., Craig, C., & Reed, H. (2011). Assisted Services - Physical support or psychological blow? In Design 4 Health European Conference and Exhibition, Sheffield, UK.

Langley, J., Yoxall, A., Reed, H., & Kuhlmann, S. (2011). Is green a grey area? Sustainability and inclusivity; theageing population and recycling. In Include 2011, RCA London. RCA: http://include11.kinetixevents.co.uk/4dcgi/prog?operation=author&id=1261

Yoxall, A., Langley, J., Musselwhite, C., Rodriguez-Falcon, E.M., & Rowson, J. (2010). Husband, daughter, son and postman, hot-water, knife and towel : assistive strategies for jar opening. In Langdon, P., Clarkson, P.J., & Robinson, P. (Eds.) Designing inclusive interactions : inclusive interations between people and products in their contexts of use, (pp. 187-196). Springer-Verlag

Yoxall, A., Langley, J., Luxmoore, J., Janson, R., Taylor, J.C., & Rowson, J. (2008). Help or Hindrance: The Use of Tools for Opening Packaging. In Langdon, P., Clarkson, J., & Robinson, P. (Eds.) Designing Inclusive Futures, (pp. 65-74). London: Springer

Langley, J., Yoxall, A., Janson, R., & Wearn, J. (2005). The 'inclusive engineering' approach: an optimum diameter for ease of opening. In 22nd IAPRI Symposium on Packaging, Campinas.

Langley, J., Yoxall, A., Wearn, J., & Janson, R. (2004). Inclusive design: making packaging easier to open for all. In 14th IAPRI World Conference on Packaging, Stockholm, 13 June 2004 - 16 June 2004.

Langley, J., Yoxall, A., & Yates, J. (2003). Understanding the roll-on-pilfer-proof process. In 21st IAPRI Symposium, Valencia.

Langley, J., & Dimitri, P. A paediatric technology innovation network and pipeline. In Family Health: Embracing Technologies for Professionals and Families - Smart Care in Paediatrics Workshop, London.

Reed, H., Stanton, A., & Langley, J. Empathetic design research and development in practice; co-development of an innovative head and neck support for people with Motor Neurone Disease. In Cumulus Hong Kong 2016 : Open Design for E-very-thing – exploring new design purposes. Hong Kong Design Institute: http://www.cumulusassociation.org/open-design-of-e-very-thing/

Book chapters

Langley, J., Wheeler, G., Partridge, R., Bec, R., Wolstenholme, D., & Sproson, L. (2020). Designing with and for older people. In Intelligent Systems Reference Library. (pp. 3-19). http://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-26292-1_1

Langley, J. (2015). Using design to mobilise knowledge from health research into practice. In Christer, K. (Ed.) Design4Health 2015. Proceedings of the 3rd European Conference in Design4Health. Sheffiled 13-16th July 2015. Sheffield: Sheffield Hallam University

Theses / Dissertations

Partridge, R.A. (2018). The Value of a Research Through Design approach toexplore Healthcare Service Provision. (Doctoral thesis). Supervised by Langley, J. http://doi.org/10.7190/shu-thesis-00208

Patents

Reed, H., Stanton, A., & Langley, J. (2015). Neck Orthosis. GB2516725 (A) ― 2015-02-04. http://worldwide.espacenet.com/publicationDetails/biblio?DB=worldwide.espacenet.com&II=0&ND=3&adjacent=true&locale=en_EP&FT=D&date=20150204&CC=GB&NR=2516725A&KC=A

Presentations

Wheeler, G., Partridge, R., Bec, R., & Langley, J. (2018). ‘Making’ Knowledge, ‘Making’ Impact. Presented at: Creating Knowledge Conference, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, UK, 2018

Langley, J., Wolstenholme, D., & Partridge, R. (2016). How to involve people in authentic and meaningful co-production – using Lego. Presented at: Science of Improvement Conference, Harrogate

Langley, J. (2016). Participatory design : co-creation | co-production | co-design combining imaging and knowledge. Presented at: Knowledge Utilisation Colloquium, Llandudno, Wales

Langley, J. (2016). Head-Up; a case study of participatory design as knowledge synthesis. Presented at: Knowledge Utilisation Colloquium 2016, Llandudno, Wales, 2016

Langley, J. (2015). Thinking with your hands : participatory design and creative practices as knowledge co-creation. Presented at: PenCLAHRC Seminar Series on Implementation and Knowledge Research, University of Exeter

Langley, J., Wolstenholme, D., Craig, C., & Chamberlain, P. (2015). EngagingAging : meaningful participation for older people in research and innovation. Presented at: Innovation Learning Network Ageing Series (part of the Virtual Thursday programme)

Langley, J., Partridge, R., Griffiths, P., & Varney, E. (2015). Service improvement by design. Presented at: STH Leadership Forum, University of Sheffield, Sheffield Hallam University

Langley, J., Partridge, R., & Wolstenholme, D. (2015). Service improvement by design. Presented at: Sheffield MCA Expo, Sheffield Hallam University

Langley, J., & Partridge, R. (2015). Participatory healthcare innovation. Presented at: Ageing actively conference, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield

Langley, J. (2015). Bringing design practice into healthcare. Presented at: Health Foundation Co-Production Summit, Bangor University, Wales

Langley, J. (2015). Design practice into healthcare. Presented at: CLAHRC Yorkshire and Humber Implementation Showcase, Plaza Hotel, Leeds

Langley, J., & Wolstenholme, D. (2015). Designing in health: lessons and opportunities from the UK Health Service. Presented at: Design in Health Innovation, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm

Posters

Goodwin, V., Dulake, N., & Langley, J. (2017). Vertebral fragility fractures: co-designing solutions to promote independence and quality of life based on the needs of service users. Presented at: Fragility Fracture Network Conference, Malmo, Sweden, 2017

Rosbottom, K., Probst, H., Choppin, S., Bragg, C.M., Collins, K., Crank, H., ... Langley, J. (2016). Using 3D stereophotogrammetry to evaluate the stability, and positional accuracy of a breast immobilisation device. Presented at: UK Radiation Oncology Conference, Liverpool, 2016

Elder, C., De Silva, S., Akbarian-Tefaghi, L., Langley, J., & Wright, N. (2015). Inter and intra-Rater Reliability of Accuracy of Testicular volume Evaluation (IRRATE): a simulation study. Presented at: Meeting of the British Society for Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes, Sheffield, 2015

Langley, J., Reed, H., & Stanton, A. (2014). Head Up ‘Neck Collar Comfort Assessment’. Presented at: 25th International Conference on ALS/MND, Brussels, 2014

Reed, H., Stanton, A., & Langley, J. (2014). Head Up, ‘Co-designing of novel neck orthosis for MND Patients’. Presented at: 25th International Conference on ALS/MND, Brussels, 2014

Other publications

Langley, J., Partridge, R., Wheeler, G., & Bec, R. (2018). Invited masterclass: Creative thinking and problem solving. https://www.cphvaconference.co.uk/

Honorary Research Fellow at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals
Honorary Research Fellow at Sheffield Children’s Hospital
Member of Research and Innovation Board at Sheffield Children’s Hospital
Founding Member of TITCH Network
Member of HealthTech Sheffield (Sector advisory group to Sheffield LEP)

‘Can design thinking enhance self-management skills, resourcefulness and creativity in children with long term conditions?’
‘Co-designing digital technologies to support victims of domestic abuse’
‘What is the effect of the design of clinical space on the management of care?’

Dr Joe Langley is a Design Engineer in Healthcare Innovation working in Lab4Living, an interdisciplinary research group which brings together designers, health care practitioners, engineers, psychologists with the aim of designing products, services and environments to improve the quality of life and well-being for individuals.

Joe’s research focuses particularly on the role of different stakeholders (Researchers, Patients, Healthcare Professionals, Industry) in the innovation process, using creative practices to co-create novel interventions and put them into everyday practice.