Prof. Dr. John Hughes

Biography and Expertise of Prof. Dr. John Hughes

Curriculum Vitae Dr John Hughes PhD, BSc (Hons), Lic. Ac.Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine 60 Great Ormond StreetLondon WC1N 3HRTel: 02034488883Email: John.Hughes8@nhs.net; John.Hughes@uwl.ac.ukPresent AppointmentsHead of Research, Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAssociate Professor in Integrated Medicine, University of West LondonAdditional Roles-Head of Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine World Health Organization Collaborating Centre in Integrated Medicine-Co-Chair of the World Health Organization Traditional Medicine Reference Group-Member of the World Health Organization Strategic Technical Advisory Group on Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine-Trustee, and previously Co-Chair for the Research Council for Complementary Medicine-Member of the Editorial Board, and Section Editor for Qualitative Methods, for the European Journal of Integrative Medicine, and previously a member of the Editorial Board for Perspectives in Medicine-Editor for a special edition of the European Journal of Integrative Medicine on the topic of self-care 2021; and Co-Editor for a special edition of Forschende Komplementarmedizin: Research in Complementary Medicine, Volume 20, Supplement 1, March 2013-Qualified acupuncturist and member of the British Academy of Western Medical AcupunctureResearch InterestsI lead an interdisciplinary programme of mixed methods research centred on patients’ experiences of chronic illness and the alleviation of symptoms using integrated medicine and self-management techniques. The programme of research has received over one million pounds in funding, and includes awards from the National Institute for Health Research and World Health Organization. The research has been disseminated in over 70 peer reviewed academic publications. Previous AppointmentsSenior Research CoordinatorRoyal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2011- 2020Research FellowUniversity of Liverpool2005- 2011PhD studentshipManchester Metropolitan University2002- 2005Research Assistant (part-time ad hoc)Manchester Metropolitan University2002- 2005Research AssistantUniversity of Central Lancashire2000- 2002Higher EducationManchester Metropolitan University2007PhD Thesis title: Acupuncture for rheumatoid arthritis and the impact of acupuncturist affiliation to a traditional or western theoretical framework: exploring the perceptions of acupuncturists and patients.University of Central Lancashire2000First Class Honours Degree in Health Sciences for Complementary Medicine.Professional QualificationsBritish Academy of Western Medical Acupuncture2009Licentiate in acupuncture.Student supervision and teachingSupervision and Examination of Research DegreesI have supervised a number of postgraduate research students in association with various UK Universities, including three doctorate students to completion, with one as Director of Studies. I currently supervise nine PhD students, including four as Director of Studies. I have also examined four MSc and ten PhD students within the field of Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine, mostly as external examiner. Current doctorate students-Kirti Paik-Inkar: a feasibility trial of virgin coconut oil for dementia. -Kereaseen Eboreime: a feasibility trial of Wearable Technology for promoting physical activity in middle-aged adults with chronic musculoskeletal pain.-Catrina Davy: a feasibility trial of self-acupuncture for patients with migraines.-Rick Scott: a feasibility trial of acupuncture for sciatica.-Raheela Ijaz: a pilot trial of Grewia asiatica fruit powder for type two diabetes.-Varsha Khatri: a pilot trial of an Ayurvedic-Nutrition Diet for Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.-Karina Rodrigues: A feasibility trial of sophrology for pregnant women.-Frank He: A feasibility trial of acupuncture for pain in cancer patients. -Mandy Brass: a feasibility trial of acupuncture for cancer patients with multiple long-term conditions.Completed doctorate students-Sonia Lopes: Exploring the experiences of cancer patients receiving Cognitive Behavioural Therapy treatment: a qualitative study. Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Canterbury Christ Church University, 2020-Catherine Clark: Exploring Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Canterbury Christ Church University, 2019.-Catherine Porter: Autogenic training for women experiencing chronic pain: A grounded theory study. Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Canterbury University, 2015. Student supervision and teachingCompleted MSc students-Manisha Koirala: Evaluation of Integrative Medicine within a Children’s Health Service: A Mixed Method Study. St Mary’s University, Twickenham, 2022.-Michael Frempong: Effectiveness of remote consulting during lockdown. St Mary’s University, Twickenham, 2021.-Knowledge Nyamaradzo: Exploring young people’s experiences of transitioning from child and adolescent mental health services to adult mental health services. University of West London, 2021.-Nada Shaker: The effectiveness of Autogenic training in reducing chronic symptoms for patients with chronic physical and psychological conditions. St Mary’s University, Twickenham, 2021.-Melanie O’Neill: A mixed methods evaluation of aromasticks for cancer patients. St Mary’s University, Twickenham, 2019.-Raj Sharma: Psychological flexibility and meaningful adjustment in self-managing chronic pain in fibromyalgia syndrome. University of Oxford, 2014.-Ildiko Horvath: Exploring the potential of acupuncture in the treatment of primary hypertension: a systematic review. University of Central Lancashire, 2013.Undergraduate and Postgraduate TeachingI currently teach on undergraduate and postgraduate modules within the Biomedical Sciences School at the University of West London. I am currently module lead for the Personalised Learning module, and Study Skills for Success module, and supervise final year research projects within the field of Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine. I have previously taught on undergraduate and postgraduate modules at the University of Central Lancashire, Manchester Metropolitan University, and the University of Liverpool.Research FundingResearch Awards: Principal InvestigatorPhase III randomised controlled trial of ACUpuncture FOr Chemotherapy Induced peripheral Neuropathy (ACUFOCIN 2). Research for Patient Benefit, NIHR, £500,000 (under review).Effectiveness of ScarWork on post-breast surgery pain syndrome in early stage breast cancer patients treated with wide local excision with sentinel lymph node biopsy and radiotherapy: a feasibility study. ScarWork UK, 2024. Value of the award, £9,991.Exploring chronic pain patients’ experiences of practicing Tai Chi: a qualitative study. British Association of Sport and Exercise Medicine, 2023. Value of the award £5,000.A feasibility trial of Self-Acupuncture for Chemotherapy Cancer patients (SACC Trial). UCLH Charity Fund, 2021. Value of the award £73, 314.A mixed methods evaluation of Omega 3 for patients with low back pain. Friends of RLHIM, 2021. Value of the award £6,000.Exploring patients’ perceptions of self-care. Joint funded by the Patron’s Fund; The National Brain Appeal Small Acorns Fund; and, Friends of RLHIM Charity Fund 2017. Total value of the awards £14,303.European wide feasibility study of World Health Organisation Traditional Medicine ICD-11 Codes. World Health Organisation, 2015. Value of the award £33,600.Feasibility study of auricular therapy and self-administered acupressure for insomnia following cancer treatment. Cancer Experiences Collaborative small grant, 2009. Value of the award £3,608.Research Awards: Co-InvestigatorAcupuncture for Patient Experience and Symptoms in Cancer: A research programme to develop and evaluate a healthcare professional delivered acupuncture intervention. UCLH Charity Fund, 2013. Value of the award £399,500.An electronic audit of treatments provided by the Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine. Friends of RLHIM Charity Fund, 2013. Value of the award, £7,620.Systematic review of psychological interventions for pain in patients with cancer. Cancer Experiences Collaborative small grant, 2009. Value of the award £2,130.The effectiveness and cost effectiveness of acupressure for the control and management of chemotherapy-related acute and delayed nausea. Health Technology Assessment, 2007. Value of the award £571,589.  Systematic review of non-treatment antidepressant placebo characteristics. Mersey Primary Care R&D Consortium, 2006. Value of the award £29,085.Academic ConferencesConference organisationI have been a member of the organisational committees for numerous national and international academic conferences, including the European Congress for Integrative Medicine (London, 2021; Copenhagen, 2015); the International Congress on Complementary Medicine Research (London, 2013); the College of Medicine (London, 2012); CAMSTRAND (various venues, 2014 onwards), the Alternative and Complementary Health Research Network conference (various venues, 2006-2011) and the Cancer Experiences Collaborative (Liverpool, Manchester 2007-2009). I also regularly review abstracts for numerous additional conferences within the Integrated Medicine field.Invited Keynote PresentationsI have been invited to deliver keynote presentations at various UK and international conferences within the field of Integrated Medicine, including the British Academy of Western Medical Acupuncture Annual Conference; Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists Annual Conference; the Acupuncture Research Resource Centre’s Acupuncture Research Symposia, the Federation of Holistic Therapists Conference, the Swiss Oncology and Hematology Congress, the European Congress on Integrative Medicine, and the WHO Traditional Medicine Global Summit.Conference PresentationsI have disseminated research at over thirty international and national conferences including:-WHO Traditional Medicine Global Summit (New Delphi, India 2025; Gujarat, India 2023)-International Congress on Complementary Medicine Research (Berlin Germany 2017; London 2013; Portland USA, 2012; Chengdu China, 2011; Tromsø Norway, 2010).-2025. Society for Integrative Oncology Europe, Oxford, UK.-European Congress for Integrative Medicine (Madrid, 2024; Rome, 2023; London, 2021; Copenhagen Denmark, 2015). -Traditional Chinese Medicine Kongress (Rothenburg Germany, 2017; 2016; 2015).-CAMSTRAND (Warwick, 2016; London 2015; Cardiff, 2012; Southampton, 2004; Southampton, 2003).-Alternative and Complementary Health Research Network conference (Manchester, 2011; York, 2009; Nottingham 2004).-Swiss Oncology and Hematology Congress (Basel Switzerland, 2024).-Malaysian International Conference on Traditional and Complementary Medicine (INTRACOM) (Shah Alam Malaysia, 2024)-European Oncology Nursing Society (Geneva Switzerland, 2012).-The Society for Academic Primary Care Northern Conference (Kendal, 2009).-Annual Conference of the UK Federation of Primary Care Research Organisations (Liverpool, 2006).-North American Primary Care Research Group Annual Meeting (Tucson USA, 2006).-Academic Palliative and Supportive Care Studies Conference (Liverpool, 2010).-Diabetes U.K. Annual Professional Conference (Glasgow, 2001).PublicationsWorld Health Organization publications:World Health Organization. Global traditional medicine strategy 2025-2034.World Health Organization. Global reference list of traditional, complementary and integrative medicine indicators for health systems performance.Academic Journals: Full papersBernardotto M, Beegun I, Straiton N, Hughes JH. High-dose Omega-3 in the management of chronic low back pain: an observational study. Pain Research and Management, 2026 (in press).K Watanabe, D Dou, YS Kim, J Hughes. Development of the Traditional Medicine Classification Module 1 in ICD-11. Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine, 2026 (in press).Berkovitz S, Collaco N, Dolakova K, Hughes JG. A Systematic Review of Turmeric/Curcumin for Prevention and Treatment of Oral Mucositis Due to Radiotherapy and/or Chemotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer. Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine (in press DOI: 10.1177/27683605261426992).N Collaço, B de Valois, C Caplin, D Opoku-Arhin, R Henry, J Hughes. ScarWork for post-breast surgery pain syndrome (PBSPS) in early-stage breast cancer patients: a protocol for a mixed methods feasibility study. Advances in Integrative Medicine, 2026; 13(2): 100619Davy C, Loughlin M, Hughes JG. A protocol for a feasibility trial of self-acupuncture for migraines. European Journal of Integrative Medicine, 2025; 80: 102573Davy C, Loughlin M, Hughes JG. A mixed-methods systematic review of the effectiveness, acceptability and safety of self-acupuncture studies. European Journal of Integrative Medicine, 2025; 74: 102433.Eboreime K, Hughes JG, Lee R, Luo J. Can using wearable device promote physical activity effectively in people with musculoskeletal chronic pain?: a systematic review. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2025; 14: 1003.Shaker N, Majumdar A, Straiton N, Bird J, Ashby S, Sharma R, Waller S, Hughes JG. Autogenic Training for chronic health conditions: A service evaluation. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, 2024; 30(6): 1024-1028. Sharma R, Queally M, Berkovitz S, Hughes JH. ‘It’s helped me to learn to deal with it’: A mixed methods service evaluation of a multicomponent fibromyalgia service. Clinical and Experimental Rheumatology 2022; 40(6): 1189-1193. Davy C, Hughes JG. A survey of acupuncturists’ teaching of self-acupuncture. Acupuncture in Medicine 2022; 40(4): 333-338.Hughes JG, Gyertson K, Carballo L, Plant H, Sharman M, Ruane K, Mendoza A, Hackshaw A, Cummings M, Lewith G, Fisher P. A feasibility study of Acupuncture in cancer patients undergoing Radiotherapy Treatment (ART). Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice 2021; 43: 101372.Hughes JG. The global rise of self-care for health and wellbeing. European Journal of Integrative Medicine 2021; Self-Care special edition: 101307.Hughes JG, Sharma R, Brough N, Majumdar A, Fisher P. ‘The care that you give to yourself’: A qualitative study exploring patients' perceptions of self-care. European Journal of Integrative Medicine 2020; Self-Care special edition: 101246.Hughes JG, Davy C. ‘I’m not too bad with needles’: a qualitative service evaluation of chronic pain patients’ experiences of self-acupuncture. European Journal of Integrative Medicine 2020; Self-Care special edition: 101106. Hughes JG, Leydon GM, Watts S, Hughes S, Brindle LA, Arden-Close E, Bacon R, Birch B, Carballo L, Plant H, Moore CM, Stuart B, Yao G, Lewith G, Richardson A. A feasibility study of a psycho-educational support intervention for men with prostate cancer on active surveillance. Cancer Reports 2020; 3: e1230.Hughes JG, Lewith G, MacPherson H, Witt C, Cummings M, Fisher P. Assessment of the quality of reporting in studies of acupuncture for patients with cancer using the STRICTA guidelines. Acupuncture in Medicine 2019; 37: 223-227.Hughes J, Fisher P, Espinosa S, Brinkhaus B, Fonnebo V, Rossi E, Lewith G. Traditional acupuncturists’ views on the World Health Organisation Traditional Medicine ICD-11 codes: A Europe wide mixed methods study. European Journal of Integrative Medicine 2019; 25: 49-54.Hughes JG, Cummings M, Filshie J, Kassab S, Leng G, Mackereth P, MacPherson H, de Valois B, Fisher P. Ensuring model validity in a feasibility study of acupuncture to improve quality of life in cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy treatment. European Journal of Integrative Medicine 2018; 21: 50-52.Fisher P, Hughes JG, Carballo L, Plant H. Acupuncture for cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy: Protocol for a programme of research. European Journal of Integrative Medicine 2018; 21: 63-69.Charlesworth E, Hughes JG, Carballo L, Plant H. Complementary therapy for people with cancer: the patient’s perspective. European Journal of Integrative Medicine 2018; 17: 26-32. Hughes JG, Greville-Harris M, Graham C, Lewith G, White P, Bishop FL. What trial participants need to know about placebo effects to give informed consent: a survey to establish existing knowledge among patients with back pain. Journal of Medical Ethics 2017; 43: 867-870.Cheshire A, Hughes J, Ridge D, Panagioti M, Peters D, Simon C, Lewith G. GPs’ perceptions of resilience training: a qualitative study. British Journal of General Practice 2017; 2017; 67(663): e709-e715.Cheshire A, Ridge D, Hughes J, Peters D, Panagioti M, Simon C, Lewith G. Influences on GP coping and resilience: a qualitative study in primary care. British Journal of General Practice 2017; 67(659): e428-e436.Greville-Harris M, Hughes J, Lewith G, Liossi C, White P, Graham C, Bishop FL. Public knowledge about acupuncture: a survey of people with back pain in the UK. Complementary Therapies in Medicine 2016; 29: 164-168.Hu X, Hughes JG, Fisher P, Lorenc A, Purtell R, Park AL, Robinson N. A pragmatic observational feasibility study on integrated treatment for musculoskeletal disorders: design and protocol. Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine 2016; 22(2): 88-95. Hughes JG, Towler P, Storey L, Wheeler SL, Molassiotis A. A feasibility study of auricular therapy and self-administered acupressure for insomnia following cancer treatment. European Journal of Integrative Medicine 2015; 7(6): 623-627. Hughes JG, Russell W, Breckons M, Richardson J, Lloyd-Williams M, Molassiotis A. "I assumed that one was a placebo": exploring the consent process in a sham controlled acupressure trial. Complementary Therapies in Medicine 2014; 22: 903-908.Molassiotis A, Russell W, Hughes J, Breckons M, Lloyd Williams M, Richardson J, et al. The effectiveness and cost effectiveness of acupressure for the control and management of chemotherapy-related acute and delayed nausea: a randomised controlled trial. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management 2014; 47: 12-25.Hughes JG, Russell W, Breckons M, Lloyd-Williams M, Richardson J, Molassiotis A. “Until the trial is complete you can’t really say whether it helped you or not, can you?”: exploring cancer patients’ perceptions of taking part in a trial of acupressure wristbands. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2013; 13: 260.Molassiotis A, Russell W, Hughes J, Breckons M, Lloyd Williams M, Richardson J, et al. The effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of acupressure for the control and management of chemotherapy-related acute and delayed nausea: Assessment of Nausea in Chemotherapy Research (ANCHoR), a randomised controlled trial. Health Technology Assessment 2013; 17: 26.Berkovitz S, Bassett P, Hughes JG. A randomised, double-blind comparability study of a placebo for Individualised Western Herbal Medicine in adult outpatients. Complementary Therapies in Medicine 2013; 21(3): 195-199.Hughes JG, Gabbay M, Funnell E, Dowrick C. Exploratory review of placebo characteristics reported in randomised placebo controlled antidepressant drug trials. Pharmacopsychiatry 2012; 45(1): 20-27.Zavery B, Sandiford K, Appleton L, Wong H, Hughes JG. Complementary and alternative medicine use amongst oncology patients attending a large cancer centre in England. Progress in Palliative Care 2010; 18(2): 89-93.Hughes JG. “When I first started going I was going in on my knees, but I came out and I was skipping”: exploring rheumatoid arthritis patients’ perceptions of receiving treatment with acupuncture. Complementary Therapies in Medicine 2009; 17(5-6): 269-273.Hughes JG. “I cry many times, but nobody sees that”: exploring the impact of rheumatoid arthritis on patients’ lives. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation 2009; 16(11): 594-599. Dowrick C, Gask L, Hughes J, Towey M, Charles-Jones H, Peters S, Salmon P, Rogers A, Morriss R. General practitioners’ views on reattribution for patients with medically unexplained symptoms: a questionnaire and qualitative study. BMC Family Practice 2008; 9: 46.Lloyd-Williams M, Hughes JG. The management of anxiety in advanced disease. Progress in Palliative Care 2008; 16(1): 47-50.Salmon P, Peters S, Clifford R, Iredale W, Gask L, Rogers A, Dowrick C, Hughes J, Morriss R. Why do family practitioners decline training to improve management of medically unexplained symptoms? Journal of General Internal Medicine 2007; 22(5): 565-71. Dowrick C, Hughes JG, Hiscock JJ, Wigglesworth M, Walley T. Considering the case for an antidepressant drug trial involving temporary deception: a qualitative enquiry of potential participants. BMC Health Services Research 2007; 7: 64. Hughes JG, Goldbart J, Fairhurst E, Knowles K. Exploring acupuncturists’ perceptions of treating patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Complementary Therapies in Medicine 2007; 15(2): 101-108. Sixsmith J, Griffiths J, Hughes JG, Wren J, Penfold S, Natusch H. Accessibility of condoms to young people in Manchester, UK. Journal of Family Planning and Reproductive Health Care 2006; 32(4): 219-225. Gillibrand W, Hughes JG, Taylor J. Practice nurses’ views of their diabetes care. Practice Nursing 2004; 11(3): 144-149.Academic Journals: Conference AbstractsHughes J, Davy C. A survey of acupuncturists’ teaching of self-acupuncture. European Journal of Integrative Medicine 2021; 48: 101961.Hughes J, Carballo L, Plant H, Cummings M. A feasibility trial of acupuncture in cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy treatment. European Journal of Integrative Medicine 2021; 48: 102032.Hughes JG, Carballo L, Plant H, Leydon GM, Richardson A, Stuart B. A feasibility study of a psycho-educational support intervention for men with prostate cancer on active surveillance. European Journal of Integrative Medicine 2021; 48: 102031.Lorenc A, Hughes J, Granger C. Improving research capacity in complementary medicine: a UK survey of researchers and practitioners. European Journal of Integrative Medicine 2021; 48: 101945.Hughes J, Kostanjsek N, Espinosa S, Lewith G, Fisher P. Europe-wide pilot field testing the Traditional Medicine (TM) Chapter of the ICD-11. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2017; 17(Suppl 1): 61.Cheshire A, Ridge D, Hughes J, Peters D, Panagioti M, Simon C, Lewith G. The personal is political: influences on GP coping and resilience. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2017; 17(Suppl 1): 78.Fisher P, Hughes J, Mendoza A, MacPherson H, Witt C, Filshie J, Lewith G. A feasibility study of Acupuncture to improve quality of life and fatigue in cancer patients undergoing Radiotherapy Treatment (ART). BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2017; 17(Suppl 1): 157.Hughes J, Fisher P, Kostanjsek N, Espinosa S, Brinkhaus B, Fonnebo V, Rossi E, Lewith G. Europe-wide feasibility study of World Health Organisation traditional medicine ICD-11 codes. European Journal of Integrative Medicine 2016; 8(4): 591-592.Hu X, Hughes JG, Fisher P, Lorenc A, Robinson N. A pragmatic observational feasibility study on integrative treatment for musculoskeletal disorders: quantitative results. European Journal of Integrative Medicine 2015; 7(6): 680. Fisher P, Hughes J. Ensuring model validity in a feasibility study of acupuncture to improve quality of life and fatigue in cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy treatment (ART study). European Journal of Integrative Medicine 2015; 7(Suppl 1): 6. Hu X, Hughes JG, Fisher P, Lorenc A, Purtell R, Park AL, Robinson N. Integrative treatment for musculoskeletal disorders: A mixed methods study. European Journal of Integrative Medicine 2015; 7(Suppl 1): 9. Fisher P, Hughes J. Adherence to STandards for Reporting Interventions in Clinical Trials of Acupuncture (STRICTA) guidelines in studies of acupuncture for patient with cancer. European Journal of Integrative Medicine 2015; 7(Suppl 1): 36-37. Fisher P, Hughes J. Ensuring Model Validity in a Programme of Research to Develop and Evaluate a Nurse-Delivered Acupuncture Intervention for Patients with Cancer. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine 2014; 20(5): A125-A126.Hu X, Lorenc A, Hughes J, Fisher P, Robinson N. Integrative medicine for musculoskeletal disorders: a qualitative study of pathways to treatment and patients expectations. European Journal of Integrative Medicine 2014; 6: 610-611.Hughes JG. Meta-synthesis of Qualitative Studies on East Asian Medicine Patient-Practitioner Relationships. Forschende Komplementarmedizin: Research in Complementary Medicine 2013; 20(Suppl 1): 7. Fisher P, Jacobs J, Hughes J. Polypharmacy and multimorbidity: implications for integrative medicine research. Forschende Komplementarmedizin: Research in Complementary Medicine 2013; 20(Suppl 1): 21.Hughes JG, Russell W, Breckons M, Lloyd-Williams M, Richardson J, Molassiotis A. “Until the trial is complete you can’t really say whether it helped you or not can you”: exploring cancer patients’ perceptions of taking part in a trial of acupressure wristbands. Forschende Komplementarmedizin: Research in Complementary Medicine 2013; 20(Suppl 1): 25.Berkovitz S, Hughes JG, Bassett P. A randomised, double-blind comparability study of a placebo for Individualised Western Herbal Medicine in adult outpatients. Forschende Komplementarmedizin: Research in Complementary Medicine 2013; 20(Suppl 1): 53.Hu X, Hughes JG, Fisher P, Lorenc A, Purtell R, Park AL, et al. Feasibility study of integrated treatment on musculoskeletal disorders (FIT): a protocol. Forschende Komplementarmedizin: Research in Complementary Medicine 2013; 20(Suppl 1): 77.Hughes JG, Molassiotis A, Russell W, Breckons M, Lloyd-Williams M, Richardson J. The effectiveness and cost effectiveness of acupressure for chemotherapy-related nausea. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2012; 12(Suppl 1): O4.Hughes JG, Molassiotis A, Russell W, Breckons M, Lloyd-Williams M, Richardson J. The effectiveness and cost effectiveness of acupressure for chemotherapy-related nausea. European Journal of Oncology Nursing 2012; 16(Suppl 1): S7.Hu X, Hughes J, Fisher P, Lorenc A, Robinson N. A pragmatic observational cohort study to evaluate treatments for musculoskeletal disorders provided by the Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine. European Journal of Integrative Medicine 2012; 4: e355.Hughes JG. Acupuncture for rheumatoid arthritis and the impact of acupuncturist affiliation to a traditional or western theoretical framework: exploring the perceptions of acupuncturists and patients. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine 2008; 14(1) S39.Dowrick C, Hughes JG, Whiting D, Hiscock JJ, Wigglesworth M, Walley T Deception in research: considering the case for balanced placebo designs in trials of antidepressant medication. Family Medicine 2007; 39(Suppl 1).Hughes JG, Goldbart J, Fairhurst E, Knowles K. Rheumatoid arthritis patients’ perceptions of receiving treatment with acupuncture: Findings from preliminary interviews. Complementary Therapies in Medicine 2004; 12(2-3): 150.Hughes JG, Goldbart J, Fairhurst E, Knowles K. The intended therapeutic effect of acupuncture for rheumatoid arthritis (RA): findings from preliminary interviews. Focus on Alternative and Complementary Therapies 2003; 8(1): 143.Hughes JG, Goldbart J, Fairhurst E, Knowles K. The intended therapeutic effect of the treatment acupuncturists administer for rheumatoid arthritis. Complementary Therapies in Medicine 2003; 11(3): 198-199. Gillibrand W, Hughes J, Taylor J, Gibbon B. An exploration into practice nurses’ perceptions of diabetes care in the community. Diabetic Medicine 2002; 19(Suppl 2): 95.Book ContributionsHughes JG, Lloyd-Williams M. Psychosocial research. In: Walsh et al, eds. Palliative Medicine. Philadelphia: Saunders, 2008.Lloyd-Williams M, Hughes JG. Balancing feelings and cognitions. In: Payne et al, eds. Palliative Care Nursing: principles and evidence for practice, 2nd edn. Maidenhead: Open University Press, 2008.