Dr Feroz Jadhakhan
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
- Health Data Analytics and Electronic Health Records
- Epidemiology and Population Health
- Public Health Intelligence and Surveillance
- Ethics and Governance in Healthcare
- Chronic Disease Prevention and Management
- Systematic Reviews, Evidence Synthesis, and Meta-Analysis
- Evidence-Based Practice and Health Policy
- Health Promotion and Intervention Development
- Identification and Management of High-Risk Populations
- Higher Education Teaching, Supervision, and Pedagogic Practice (SEDA, SFHEA)
Qualifications
Qualifications
- PhD, Applied Health Research: University of Birmingham
- Master of Public Health (MPH): University of Wolverhampton
- MSc Health and Wellbeing (Distinction): University of Wolverhampton
- PGCert Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (Distinction): Birmingham City University
- BSc (Hons) Health, Wellbeing and Social Care (First Class): University of Bradford
- BSc (Hons) Health Studies: West London University
- Diploma in Nursing: University of Wolverhampton
Professional Recognition & Teaching Qualifications
- Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA)
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) – Coventry
- SEDA-Recognised Supervisor
- Level 3 Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector – City & Guilds
Additional Academic Training
- Advanced Epidemiology: University of Birmingham
- Advanced Statistical Methods: University of Birmingham
- Knowledge, Evidence, Policy and Practice; University of Lancaster
Memberships
- Member, Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH)
Teaching
- Master of Public Health (MPH)
- MSc Health Data Science and Clinical Informatics
Research
Research Areas & Expertise
- Chronic Disease and Population Health
- Health Data Analytics (EHR-based Research)
- Health Inequalities
- Musculoskeletal and Rehabilitation Health
- Evidence Synthesis
His work focuses on using routinely collected health data and robust evidence synthesis to understand and address chronic disease, health inequalities, and rehabilitation outcomes, with a view to informing practice, policy, and targeted interventions at population level.
Postgraduate Supervision
Supervises Master’s and PhD students in public health, health data analytics, and related fields. Featured on Sky News discussing the public health risks associated with the Birmingham bin strike and related rat infestations.
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.
Work With Industry
Dr Feroz works closely with industry partners, Birmingham City Council, and the Integrated Care Board (ICB), contributing to the MSc Health Data Analytics and Clinical Informatics programme. His collaborations focus on applying health data analytics to real-world challenges, supporting evidence-based decision-making, and ensuring that teaching is informed by current industry practice and public health priorities.