Research
Daniel is research active. He is engaged in a range of funded and practice-based research projects and programmes. This page provides details of a number of key studies he has been involved in, with links to the published articles.
To view a full list of papers, please visit: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Daniel-Ohara-2
Daniel is also a co-applicant and neuropsychology expert on a large 10-year randomised controlled trial, funded by the National Institute for Health Research. This important trial aims to understand the longer term cognitive effects of proton beam radiotherapy for patients with brain tumours.
Further details about this trial can be found here: https://fundingawards.nihr.ac.uk/award/NIHR131082
Improvement of cognitive deficits following brain surgery
This case highlights that some brain tumours can cause significant cognitive and functional deficits and that understanding these better can help guide treatment. It also shows that neurosurgery can have the potential to improve these difficulties.
ACT for Functional Movement Disorders
This case study demonstrates an the success of a psychological approach that focuses first on improving functioning with FMD, as opposed to eliminating or controlling symptoms.
Effects of brain radiotherapy on cognitive performance
The risk of neurocognitive decline following radiotherapy for grade II glioma patients is unclear, especially when balanced against the benefit of prolonged survival. Comprehensive neuropsychological testing is recommended for patients having brain radiotherapy to understand long-term cognitive effects.
CBT for non-epileptic seizures
I was part of the wider CODES study group, who undertook a randomised controlled trial to assess the effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy as a treatment for dissociative or functional seizures.