Andrew Soundy | Health Professions | Leading Innovations in Science Award

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Leading Innovations in Science Award

Andrew Soundy
University of Birmingham

Andrew Soundy
Affiliation University of Birmingham
Country United Kingdom
Scopus ID 23006632000
Documents 149
Citations 4,486
h-index 37
Subject Area Health Professions
Event Global Scholar Awards

The Leading Innovations in Science Award recognizes distinguished scholarly achievements and impactful scientific advancements across interdisciplinary research domains. Andrew Soundy of the University of Birmingham has contributed extensively to health professions research through academic publications, evidence-based investigations, and international scientific collaboration. His research profile reflects substantial influence in rehabilitation science, patient-centered healthcare studies, and interdisciplinary clinical research.[1]

Abstract

This article presents an academic overview of  Andrew Soundy and the scholarly significance of his contributions within health professions research. His academic record includes peer-reviewed publications, interdisciplinary clinical investigations, and evidence-based healthcare studies with measurable citation impact. The profile further highlights research productivity, collaborative engagement, and scientific contributions relevant to the objectives of the Leading Innovations in Science Award.[2]

Keywords

Health Professions, Rehabilitation Science, Clinical Research, Scientific Innovation, Healthcare Studies, Interdisciplinary Research, Evidence-Based Medicine, Patient-Centered Care, Academic Recognition, Research Excellence

Introduction

The Leading Innovations in Science Award recognizes researchers who demonstrate excellence in scientific advancement, interdisciplinary collaboration, and measurable research impact. Academic recognition within health professions is often associated with sustained scholarly productivity, innovation in clinical methodologies, and contributions to patient-centered healthcare systems.[3]

Andrew Soundy has developed a recognized academic profile within rehabilitation and healthcare sciences through extensive publication activity and international research dissemination. His contributions have addressed important topics related to physical rehabilitation, healthcare experiences, clinical psychology, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions.[1]

Research Profile

Andrew Soundy is affiliated with the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom. His research activities involve interdisciplinary healthcare investigations, rehabilitation science, patient experience research, and therapeutic intervention analysis. His scholarly profile reflects active participation in internationally indexed research and collaborative scientific initiatives.[1]

According to indexed academic metrics, Soundy has authored 149 documents with over 4,486 citations and an h-index of 37. These indicators demonstrate sustained research visibility and influence within health professions and clinical sciences.[4]

  • Research in rehabilitation and healthcare sciences.
  • Extensive peer-reviewed publication activity.
  • Contributions to patient-centered clinical research.
  • International scholarly collaboration and dissemination.

Research Contributions

Andrew Soundy’s research contributions focus on improving understanding of patient experiences, rehabilitation processes, therapeutic engagement, and psychological dimensions of healthcare delivery. His interdisciplinary approach combines qualitative and quantitative methodologies to support evidence-based healthcare practice.[5]

Several studies associated with his academic portfolio explore physical rehabilitation, exercise participation, chronic illness experiences, and communication strategies in healthcare environments. These investigations contribute to broader discussions on healthcare quality, clinical effectiveness, and patient wellbeing.[6]

Publications

The publication record of  Andrew Soundy includes numerous peer-reviewed articles indexed within internationally recognized academic databases. His work spans rehabilitation sciences, patient experiences, physical therapy, and clinical healthcare research.[2]

  1. Research publications focused on rehabilitation outcomes and patient-centered healthcare interventions.
  2. Studies involving exercise therapy, chronic disease management, and healthcare communication.
  3. Interdisciplinary healthcare research published in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

Representative scholarly literature in rehabilitation and health sciences includes publications accessible through DOI-indexed journal repositories and international medical research databases.[7]

Research Impact

The citation profile associated with Soundy demonstrates substantial academic visibility within healthcare and rehabilitation sciences. Citation counts and h-index metrics suggest that his publications have contributed meaningfully to scholarly discussions and evidence-based healthcare research.[4]

Research impact within health professions extends beyond publication metrics and includes practical influence on clinical practice, patient care methodologies, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Soundy’s scholarly contributions align with these broader indicators of scientific and healthcare advancement.[6]

Award Suitability

The Leading Innovations in Science Award recognizes individuals whose research activities demonstrate originality, sustained scientific contribution, and measurable impact within their discipline. Based on publication metrics, interdisciplinary healthcare investigations, and international academic engagement, Andrew Soundy demonstrates qualifications aligned with the award’s evaluation criteria.[3]

His contributions to rehabilitation science, patient-centered healthcare studies, and evidence-based clinical research support consideration for international academic recognition through the Global Scholar Awards platform.[8]

Conclusion

Andrew Soundy has established a substantial academic profile characterized by interdisciplinary healthcare research, publication productivity, and measurable scientific impact. His scholarly contributions within rehabilitation science and health professions demonstrate sustained engagement with evidence-based research and clinical advancement. The available academic indicators support recognition under the Leading Innovations in Science Award category.[1]

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Andrew Soundy, Author ID 23006632000. Scopus.https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=23006632000
  2. ORCID. (n.d.). ORCID profile of  Andrew Soundy.https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5118-5872
  3. Global Scholar Awards. (n.d.). Leading Innovations in Science Award overview and evaluation framework.https://globalscholarawards.com/
  4. Farrugia, A., & Soundy, A. (2025). Inclusion of students with intellectual disabilities in mainstream PE, PA, and sports. In International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity and International Symposium on Physical Activity and Visual Impairment and Deafblindness. https://doi.org/10.34719/HOKV7117
  5. Mann, D., & Soundy, A. (2026). Evaluating culturally adapted cardiac rehabilitation: A mixed methods review.  https://www.preprints.org/manuscript/202509.109
  6. Soundy, A. (2026). “What the Meta Is Going on?” A scoping review of the different methods and methodology of qualitative synthesis. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202510.1715.v3
  7. Winter, M. E., Freeman, P., Griffin, M., Soundy, A., & Maynard, I. (2025). Experiences of developing evidence-informed decision-making competence in trainee sport psychology practitioners: Supervisor and supervisee perspectives. The Sport Psychologist. https://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/tsp/39/3/article-p200.xml
  8. Global Scholar Awards. (n.d.). International academic recognition and research excellence initiatives.https://globalscholarawards.com/

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Assistant Professor | Zhejiang University School of Medicine | China

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Koreck, A., Surányi, A., Szöny, B. J., Farkas, A., Bata-Csörgő, Z., & Kemény, L. (2002). CD3⁺CD56⁺ NK T cells are significantly decreased in the peripheral blood of patients with psoriasis. Clinical & Experimental Immunology, 127(1), 176–182. Cited by 98

Bede, O., Surányi, A., Pintér, K., Szlávik, M., & Gyurkovits, K. (2003). Urinary magnesium excretion in asthmatic children receiving magnesium supplementation: A randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study. Magnesium Research, 16(4), 262–270. Cited by 51

Bede, O., Nagy, D., Surányi, A., Horváth, I., Szlávik, M., & Gyurkovits, K. (2008). Effects of magnesium supplementation on the glutathione redox system in atopic asthmatic children. Inflammation Research, 57(6), 279–286. Cited by 50

Surányi, A., Kozinszky, Z., Molnár, A., Nyári, T., Bitó, T., & Pál, A. (2013). Placental three-dimensional power Doppler indices in mid-pregnancy and late pregnancy complicated by gestational diabetes mellitus. Prenatal Diagnosis, 33(10), 952–958. Cited by 37

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Professor| New York University| United States

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Loren, A. W., Mangu, P. B., Beck, L. N., Brennan, L., Magdalinski, A. J., Partridge, A. H., … & Quinn, G. P. (2013). Fertility preservation for patients with cancer: American Society of Clinical Oncology clinical practice guideline update. Journal of Clinical Oncology, 31(19), 2500–2510. Cited by: 1,901

Oktay, K., Harvey, B. E., Partridge, A. H., Quinn, G. P., Reinecke, J., Taylor, H. S., … & Loren, A. W. (2018). Fertility preservation in patients with cancer: ASCO clinical practice guideline update. Journal of Clinical Oncology, 36(19), 1994–2001. Cited by: 1,663

Quinn, G. P., Sanchez, J. A., Sutton, S. K., Vadaparampil, S. T., Nguyen, G. T., Green, B. L., … & Schabath, M. B. (2015). Cancer and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender/transsexual, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) populations. CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, 65(5), 384–400. Cited by: 551

Quinn, G. P., Vadaparampil, S. T., Lee, J. H., Jacobsen, P. B., Bepler, G., Lancaster, J., & Keefe, D. L. (2009). Physician referral for fertility preservation in oncology patients: A national study of practice behaviors. Journal of Clinical Oncology, 27(35), 5952–5957. Cited by: 490

Nahata, L., Tishelman, A. C., Caltabellotta, N. M., & Quinn, G. P. (2017). Low fertility preservation utilization among transgender youth. Journal of Adolescent Health, 61(1), 40–44. Cited by: 345

 

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