Adam Rathbone

Dr. Adam Rathbone, affiliated with Newcastle University, is a researcher in School of Pharmacy focusing on Pharmacy Practice, Qualitative Health Research, and Medication Adherence. His work emphasizes patient-centered care and optimizing community pharmacy roles in public health.

• Research Themes: Patient experiences in pediatric rheumatology, opioid misuse prevention in community pharmacies, social prescribing, HIV PrEP access for Black women, and cultural competence in pharmacy education.
• Methodological Focus: Qualitative studies using frameworks like COM-B and intersectionality theory, systematic reviews, and thematic syntheses.
• Public Health Impact: Contributions to antibiotic stewardship, sleep disorder management, and mental health stigma reduction for healthcare professionals.