About
Dr. Deirdre Harkin is a Lecturer in Adult Nursing at Ulster University’s School of Nursing and Paramedic Science, based at the Derry~Londonderry campus. She is affiliated with the Institute of Nursing and Health Research. Her work focuses on advancing dementia care education, pain management in elderly populations, and digital health innovations. She has contributed to developing the Dementia Education Programme for pre-registration nurses and led projects like the InspireD Reminiscence App to enhance personalized care for people with dementia.
Her research spans international perspectives on dementia assessment tools, rural healthcare empowerment through advanced nursing roles, and opioid deprescribing strategies. She has published extensively on topics such as frailty management, leadership in care homes, and barriers to adopting health technologies among dementia patients. Her studies often emphasize improving clinical competency, patient-centered care, and healthcare quality in acute settings.
Dr. Harkin’s scholarly contributions highlight innovation in education and technology to address challenges in geriatric nursing and dementia care. She collaborates across disciplines to bridge gaps between research, policy, and clinical practice, aiming to elevate the standard of care for vulnerable populations.
