Annette Hand

Professor Annette Hand is a clinical academic at Northumbria University with a joint appointment at Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Her career spans over 24 years in Parkinson's disease research, clinical practice, and education. She serves as the Clinical Lead for Nursing within the Parkinson’s UK Excellence Network, focusing on nationwide service improvements.

• PhD in Health (2018), PGDip in Research Methods (2014), MA in Nursing (2003)
• Specializes in non-motor symptoms, carer strain, and care home placement for Parkinson's patients
• Principal investigator for projects including iSupport development and Northern Health Futures Hub

Her research combines clinical practice with academic inquiry, emphasizing patient-centered care models and evidence-based nursing roles. The summary_html excludes her 10 most recent publications, which focus on dementia care, Parkinson's disease management, and digital health interventions.

Scientific activities include peer-review work for journals like British Journal of Nursing and invited presentations at global Parkinson's events. She supervises postgraduate research students, including Yogini Chokeepermal-Naidu's digital intervention program for Parkinson's caregivers.