Dr Jeffrey Hanna

Overview

I am a Lecturer in Clinical Cancer Nursing, holding a joint clinical-academic appointment between Ulster University and the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust.

Research focus

My research profile examines the psychosocial impact of cancer on families, with particular attention to family-centred cancer care and suicidality in cancer.

Family-centred cancer care

I am involved in a collaborative programme developing and evaluating interventions to support families when a significant adult

caregiver for children (<18) has cancer. Alongside empirical research studies, the programme of work has focused on intervention design, implementation, and evaluation of resources for health and social care professionals. Outputs include:

• Evidence-based and theory-driven training programmes,
• Digital learning resources,
• Co-produced educational materials.

Visit ulster.ac.uk/fccc for details of completed projects and resources as part of this ongoing programme of work.

Suicidality in cancer

Novel research programme examining psychosocial experiences of people with head and neck cancer experiencing suicidality. The programme includes a systematic review and meta-analysis, alongside qualitative studies of identifying, assessing, and responding to suicide ideation in clinical practice.

PhD supervision

• Ms Katherine Penney - Creative arts approaches to lived experience in head and neck cancer. (Co-supervisors: Prof Chris McHugh, Prof Cherith Semple)
• Ms Sharyu Mhamane - Development and feasibility testing of a self-guided intervention for families affected by cancer in India. (Co-supervisor: Prof Cherith Semple)
• Dr Laura Keaver - Nutrition support and survivorship in cancer care. (Completed, December 2023).

External roles

• Co-Opted Board Member, United Kingdom Oncology Nursing Society (UKONS)
• Editorial Advisory Board Member, Palliative Medicine
• Services Development Committee Member, Cancer Fund for Children
• Presidential Training Fellow, Multinational Association for Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC)