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We have a vibrant community of international doctoral students, please see below current list

Our Researchers
Student Title of Thesis

Soha Abu Eid

Healthcare workers’ experiences of maternal health services delivery in a fragile setting

Hiba Nasser Mohamd Alsharha

Developing a Nurse-led digital Health literacy tool to enhance health outcomes and quality of life among pts with neurological conditions in NI

Ahmad Alshibi

To explore the psychological response of patients who receive shock therapy from their ICD, and examine its impact on device acceptance and quality of life

James ArmstrongReconditioning the System: Designing A Holistic Framework for Preventing Deconditioning in the Western Health and Social Care Trust
Tadesse Alemu BekeleUnderstanding Serious Musculoskeletal Injuries in Northern Ireland: Using Big Data to Inform Prevention, Management, and Health Policy

Megan Blinn

Implementation of a global Antenatal Education programme for vulnerable groups within a remote post-conflict area of South East Asia

Ursula Chaney

Healthcare Assistants perceptions of patient safety culture in health and social settings

Levi CurranOptimising Pulmonary Rehabilitation for Patients with Respiratory Conditions and Diseases.

Aisling Donnelly

A multiple methods study to map the provision of obesity care in Northern Ireland and explore patient and healthcare professional attitudes towards obesity care

Majella Doran

Development of Clinical Guidelines to Support Family Witnessed Brainstem Death Testing

Queen Ezurike

Co-design and evaluation of an assessment and communication framework to support health and social care professionals in managing suicide ideation for patients with head and neck cancer

Stephanie DunleavyCultural readiness of UK Healthcare organisations in supporting a culturally diverse workforce
Laura HenryTo develop and gain consensus on the core components of clinical recommendations for physical activity in the management and prevention of Breast Cancer Related Lymphoedema

Denise Hilton

Improving speech for people in healthcare settings

Suzanne JohnstonGenerative Artificial Intelligence in Allied Health Education: Development and Evaluation of Teaching Methods for Enhancing Clinical Reasoning Capabilities

Prisca Kaunda

Can I care for patients and also be an academic?  A multiple methods examination of working across the service/academic divide to enhance patient care

Amanda Kearns

Assessing the role of digital technology use in supporting health professionals to communicate with persons living with obesity and mental health issues.

Elaine Kelly

A mixed method exploratory study of mental health nursing students and newly qualified staff confidence levels when using psychological intervention skills

Lisa King

To develop an evidence based educational intervention for healthcare professionals who support women with diabetes during perimenopause and menopause

Chloe Leydon

Co-designing an inclusive physical education toolkit to support teachers in their practice

Diane Lyttle

The development of digital proficiency in pre-registered nursing students across their undergraduate degree

Mary Marren

Maintaining a healthy weight: Is it relevant for preparation for nursing practice? A multi phase study.

Lorraine McAteerHow do paramedics deliver person-centredness across dynamic practice environments
Ruth McCartneyAmplifying Autistic Voices: A Co-Production Approach to Alternative and Augmentative Communication
Kayleigh McCluskeyImplementation and evaluation of the feasibility of a musculoskeletal (MSK) injury toolkit for schools' rugby and other team sports
Joanne McConvilleHow can we reduce Serious Adverse Incidents in Clinical Practice using Aviation Safety Frameworks? An Action Research Project  
Una McConville

Predictors of surgical outcomes in knee osteoarthritis

Stephen McDaidPhysical activity, its maintenance and promotion in people with severe mental illness

Mary McDonagh

How can Specialized Seating Services for children with complex needs provide a best practice standard of care to those requiring custom contoured seating?

Susan McGrory

Improving the assessment and care of older adults with delirium in Nursing Homes in Northern Ireland.

Katie McGuinnessExamining the role of the community children's nurse as palliative care key worker for children requiring palliative care n the community setting
Ashleigh McIlroyAn exploration of radiographers’ current training and training needs in relation to caring for patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder in the United Kingdom and Ireland

Laura McLaughlin

Role of Technology in the Management obesity and Mental Health

Mari McPeake

Decision making for people undergoing haemodiaylsis (HD): An exploratory study of people undergoing HD, their family/carergivers, 'and healthcare professionals’ perspectives.

Sharyu Vinayak MhamaneFamily centred cancer care: Plan, develop and feasibility test an interactive, self-guided digital intervention to support families to communicate with, and involve dependent children when impacted by parental cancer

Jodie Mills

Everyday use of voice assisted technology as a facilitator of speech improvement for people with Parkinson's Disease:  a Health Technology Assessment

Larissa MitchellUnderstanding physical activity and sedentary behaviour in adults with congenital heart disease: co-design and feasibility testing of an intervention

Darren Murphy

Physical activity in survivors of critical illness following Hospital discharge

Sharon Neill

Innovation in Lower Limb Pressure Ulcer Prevention and management

Thokozani Nyawasha

Improving health behaviours through digital health communication

Leona O'DonnellExploring the impact of healthcare communication within the lived experience of women who have secondary breast cancer
Omotayo OlojedeHow can we encourage adolescents to sit less and move more? Developing and feasibility testing a school-based intervention to reduce sedentary behaviour
Kasia PatynowksaCo-development of peer-to-peer intervention to support healthcare assistants' delivery of hospice care at home
Jamie ScottImproving pre-hospital assessment and management of 'Low Activity' Falls in people aged >65 years by Paramedics
Toni ShieldsActive Lives, Healthier Futures: Understanding and overcoming barriers to physical activity among low-income families

Henry Sproule

The experiences of internationally educated nurses in becoming registrants in the UK - a multiple methods study

Ammar SuhailThe impact of different health service systems upon patient outcomes after total knee arthroplasty: An exploration of the patient journey after total knee replacement

Julie Tracey

Using person centred processes to explore the experiences of health visitors/public health nurses and same sex parents, across the island of Ireland.

Nicole Winters An examination of Health Inequalities experienced by mothers  and children who are refugees or asylum seekers in Northern Ireland

Roisin Wright

How can pre-registration nursing students be supported to achieve the TREND Diabetes 'competent nurse' competencies during their pre-registration education