Dr Feroz Jadhakhan

Lecturer in Public Health

Email:: Ferozkhan.jadhakhan@bcu.ac.uk

Dr Feroz is a public health professional with over 10 years’ experience across the healthcare sector, including the NHS, public health intelligence, and third sector organisations. His work centres on using electronic health records and health data analytics to uncover disease trends, improve population health insights, and support more effective interventions.

He has contributed to national health promotion programmes and played a key role in translating data into practical improvements in service delivery and patient outcomes. His expertise spans ethics and governance, epidemiology, and chronic disease management. Through his analytical work, he supports early disease detection, ongoing monitoring of long-term conditions, and the identification of high-risk populations, helping shape more targeted and equitable healthcare responses. Dr Feroz is also an experienced researcher, with a strong track record in systematic reviews, evidence synthesis, and meta-analysis. His work is grounded in an evidence-based approach, providing clear, actionable insights for both practitioners and policymakers, particularly in the area of chronic disease prevention and management. Alongside his research and applied work, he is a committed educator.

As a SEDA-recognised supervisor and Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA), he brings a thoughtful, practice-informed approach to teaching and supervision. His pedagogic contributions focus on engaging learners with real-world public health challenges, helping them develop critical thinking, analytical skills, and confidence in applying evidence to practice. Overall, Dr Feroz combines data-driven insight, research expertise, and educational leadership, contributing to both public health practice and the development of future healthcare professionals.

Areas of Expertise

Qualifications

Memberships

Teaching

Research

Postgraduate Supervision

Publications

2026

Edwards A, Denny V, Jadhakhan F, Hirst R, Page Andrea (2026) Role of epidemiology in supporting learning disability nurse education and practice, Learning Disability Practice. https://doi.org/10.7748/ldp.2026.e2292
Safi A, Jadhakhan F, Hossain M (2026) Ethnic disparities in awareness, engagement and acceptance of NHS health checks: a community-led participatory study in Birmingham, UK. Discover Public Health, 23:3333, pp.1-24. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12982-026-01676-w.

2025

Davies, S., Rafi, D., Rifkin-Zybutz, R., Heyland, S. and Jadhakhan, F. (2025) ‘Prevalence and impact of comorbid PTSD, c-PTSD and EUPD on symptom severity in functional neurological disorder: Protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis’, BMJ Open, 15(10), pp. 1-7. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2025-101122
Jackson, D.T., Blagrove, R.C., Thain, P.K., Weldon, A., Jadhakhan, F., Clark, C.C.T. and Kelly, A.L. (2025) ‘Eccentric hamstring strength monitoring to predict injury risk in men’s non-league professional football: An exploratory Cox regression study’, Applied Sciences, 15(24), 12872. https://doi.org/10.3390/app152412872
Jadhakhan, F., Makwana, N., Lyndon, M., Halliwell, P. and Rushton, A. (2025) ‘Clinical outcomes of first metatarsophalangeal joint arthrodesis using the BOFAS Registry: A prospective cohort study’, Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 18(4), e70084. https://doi.org/10.1002/jfa2.70084
Jadhakhan, F., Safi, A., Gai, B., Hossain, M. and Alkhatib, A. (2025) ‘Evaluating the effectiveness of hypertension treatment in delaying/slowing the progression of chronic kidney disease in adults aged 18 years and above with impaired glucose regulation: A systematic review protocol’, European Medical Journal, 10(4), pp. 65-75. https://doi.org/10.33590/emj/BAOK8956.

2024

Dirito, A.M., Abichandani, D., Jadhakhan, F. and Falla, D. (2024) ‘The effects of exercise on neuromuscular function in people with chronic neck pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis’, PLoS One, 19(12), e0315817. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0315817
Jones, L.B., Jadhakhan, F. and Falla, D. (2024) ‘The influence of exercise on pain, disability and quality of life in office workers with chronic neck pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis’, Applied Ergonomics, 117, 104216. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apergo.2023.104216
Osborne, D., Jadhakhan, F. and Falla, D. (2024) ‘The effects of neck exercise in comparison to passive or no intervention on quantitative sensory testing measurements in adults with chronic neck pain: A systematic review’, PLoS One, 19(5), e0303166. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0303166
Prudenzi, A., Gill, K., MacArthur, M., Hastings, O., Moukhtarian, T., Jadhakhan, F., Patel, K., Kershaw, C., Norton-Brown, E., Johnston, N., Daly, G., Russell, S., Thomson, L., Munir, F., Blake, H., Meyer, C. and Marwaha, S. (2024) ‘Supporting employers and their employees with mental health conditions to remain engaged and productive at work (MENTOR): A feasibility randomised controlled trial’, Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 31, 100720. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcbs.2023.100720

2023

Goff, Z., Palmer, C., Jadhakhan, F. and Barber, A. (2023) ‘Are diabetes self-management interventions delivered in the psychiatric inpatient setting effective? A protocol for a systematic review’, BMJ Open, 13(10), pp. 1-6. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2022-069603
Jadhakhan, F., Bell, D. and Rushton, A. (2023) ‘Outcomes of surgical intervention for degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis: A comparative analysis of different surgical fixation techniques’, Journal of Spine Surgery, 9(1), pp. 83-97. https://doi.org/10.21037/jss-22-24
Jadhakhan, F., Sobeih, R. and Falla, D. (2023) ‘Effects of exercise/physical activity on fear of movement in people with spine-related pain: A systematic review’, Frontiers in Psychology, 14, 1213199. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1213199
Prudenzi, A., Jadhakhan, F., Gill, K., MacArthur, M., Patel, K., Moukhtarian, T., Kershaw, C., Norton-Brown, E., Johnston, N., Daly, G., Russell, S., Thomson, L., Munir, F., Blake, H., Meyer, C. and Marwaha, S. (2023) ‘Supporting employers and their employees with mental health problems to remain engaged and productive at work (MENTOR): A feasibility randomised controlled trial protocol’, PLoS One, 18(4), e0283598. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcbs.2023.100720
Rushton, A.B., Jadhakhan, F., Verra, M.L., Emms, A., Heneghan, N.R., Falla, D., Reddington, M., Cole, A.A., Willems, P.C., Benneker, L., Selvey, D., Hutton, M., Heymans, M.W. and Staal, J.B. (2023) ‘Predictors of poor outcome following lumbar spinal fusion surgery: a prospective observational study to derive two clinical prediction rules using British Spine Registry data’, European Spine Journal, 32(7), pp. 2303-2318. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-023-07754-w

2022

Jadhakhan, F., Blake, H., Hett, D. and Marwaha, S. (2022) ‘Efficacy of digital technologies aimed at enhancing emotion regulation skills: Literature review’, Frontiers in Psychiatry, 13, 809332. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2022.809332
Jadhakhan, F., Lambert, N., Middlebrook, N., Evans, D.W. and Falla, D. (2022) ‘Is exercise/physical activity effective at reducing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder in adults -A systematic review’, Frontiers in Psychology, 13, 943479. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.943479
Jadhakhan, F., Makwana, N., Mason, L., Halliwell, P. and Rushton, A. (2022) ‘Accuracy and quality of the British Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (BOFAS) Registry – Ankle Arthrodesis Pathway’, Foot and Ankle Surgery, 28(3), pp. 362-370. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fas.2021.04.011
Jadhakhan, F., Romeu, D., Lindner, O., Blakemore, A. and Guthrie, E. (2022) ‘Prevalence of medically unexplained symptoms in adults who are high users of healthcare services and magnitude of associated costs: A systematic review’, BMJ Open, 12(10), pp. 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2021-059971
Jadhakhan, F., Evans, D. and Falla, D. (2022) ‘Early interventions for post-traumatic stress following musculoskeletal trauma: Protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis’, BMJ Open, 12(9), pp. 1-7. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2022-065590
Noblet, T., Jadhakhan, F., Bennett, A., McCrum, C., O'Shea, S., Hensman-Crook, A., Barratt, P., Regan, P., Ronan, L., Baker, D. and Rushton, A. (2022) ‘A multi-site prospective, observational study of physiotherapist independent prescribing activity across musculoskeletal clinics in the United Kingdom’, Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 61, 102616. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msksp.2022.102616
Rushton, A., Elena, B., Jadhakhan, F., Masson, A., Staal, J.B., Verra, M.L., Emms, A., Reddington, M., Cole, A., Willems, P.C., Benneker, L., Heneghan, N.R. and Soundy, A. (2022) ‘Immediate patient perceptions following lumbar spinal fusion surgery: Semi-structured multi-centre interviews exploring the patient journey and experiences of lumbar fusion surgery (FuJourn)’, European Spine Journal, 31(12), pp. 3590-3602. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-022-07381

2021

Jadhakhan, F., Evans, D. and Falla, D. (2021) ‘Role of post-trauma stress symptoms in the development of chronic musculoskeletal pain and disability: A protocol for a systematic review’, BMJ Open, 11, e058386. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2021-058386
Jadhakhan, F., Sobeih, R. and Falla, D. (2021) ‘Effects of exercise/physical activity on fear of movement in people with spine-related pain: Protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis’, BMJ Open, 12, e060264. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2021-060264
McIlroy, S., Jadhakhan, F., Bell, D. and Rushton, A. (2021) ‘Prediction of walking ability following posterior decompression for lumbar spinal stenosis’, European Spine Journal, 30(11), pp. 3307-3318. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-021-06938-6
Rushton, A., Jadhakhan, F., Bini, E., Gasana, J., Masson, A., Staal, J.B., Verra, M., Emms, A., Reddington, M., Cole, A., Willems, P. and Benn, L. (2021) ‘Qualitative analysis of the patient journey following lumbar spinal fusion surgery in real-time as lived: Insights to inform rehabilitation’, Physiotherapy, 113(1), pp. e40-e41. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physio.2021.10.273

2020

Rushton, A., Jadhakhan, F., Masson, A., Athey, V., Staal, J.B., Verra, M.L., Emms, A., Reddington, M., Cole, A., Willems, P.C., Benneker, L., Heneghan, N.R. and Soundy, A. (2020) ‘Patient journey following lumbar spinal fusion surgery (FuJourn): A multicentre exploration of the immediate post-operative period using qualitative patient diaries’, PLoS One, 15(12), pp. 1-19. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0241931

2019

Jadhakhan, F., Lindner, O.C. and Blakemore, A. (2019) ‘Prevalence of medically unexplained symptoms in adults who are high users of health care services: A systematic review and meta-analysis protocol’, BMJ Open, 9, e027922. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2021-059971

2018

Jadhakhan, F., Marshall, T., Ryan, R. and Gill, P. (2018) ‘Risk of chronic kidney disease in young adults with impaired glucose tolerance/impaired fasting glucose: A retrospective cohort study using electronic primary care records’, BMC Nephrology, 19(42), pp. 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12882-018-0834-4
Jadhakhan, F., Lindner, O.C., Blakemore, A. and Guthrie, E. (2018) ‘Prevalence of common mental health disorders in adults who are high or costly users of healthcare services: Protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis’, BMJ Open, 9, e028295. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2018-028295

2016

Jadhakhan, F., Marshall, T. and Gill, P. (2016) ‘A systematic review of the effects of impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) on the incidence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in young adults’, The British Journal of Diabetes, 16(4), pp. 162-167. https://doi.org/10.15277/bjd.2016.105
Leong, W.B., Jadhakhan, F., Taheri, S., Thomas, G.N. and Adab, P. (2016) ‘The association between obstructive sleep apnea on diabetic kidney disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis’, Sleep, 39(2), pp. 301–308. https://doi.org/10.5665/sleep.5432
Leong, W.B., Jadhakhan, F., Taheri, S., Chen, Y.F., Adab, P. and Thomas, G.N. (2016) ‘Effect of obstructive sleep apnoea on diabetic retinopathy and maculopathy: A systematic review and meta-analysis’, Diabetic Medicine, 33(2), pp. 158-168. https://doi.org/10.1111/dme.12817

2015

Jadhakhan, F., Marshall, T. and Gill, P. (2015) ‘A systematic review investigating the cumulative incidence of chronic kidney disease in young adults with impaired glucose tolerance’, Systematic Reviews, 4(49), pp. 1-6. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-015-0059-6

Conference/Presentation:

Rushton, A., Jadhakhan, F., Bini., E., Gasana, J., Masson, A., Staal, J.B., Verra, M., Emms, A., Reddington, M., Cole, A., Willems, P. and L. Benn, L. (2021) Qualitative analysis of the patient journey following lumbar spinal fusion surgery in real-time as lived: Insights to inform rehabilitation. Virtual Physiotherapy UK 2020 Conference Abstract Oral Presentations / Physiotherapy 113S1 (2021) e1–e47.
Oral Presentation: Office of Veterans’ Affairs Research Summit: Current Research around the impact of Afghanistan Withdrawal. London, Churchill War Room, February 2022.
Poster Presentation: Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust: Birmingham, West Midlands. March 2019. First Prize
Poster presentation: The Minoritised Life Scientists Future Forum. March 2025.

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