Emma Rees

Dr. Emma Rees is an Associate Professor in Healthcare Science at Swansea University, affiliated with the School of Health and Social Care. Her expertise spans echocardiography, ventricular-venous coupling, and cardiovascular diagnostics. She focuses on improving healthcare outcomes through point-of-care ultrasound and addressing cardiovascular challenges in aging populations.

Research Interests: Dr. Rees specializes in echocardiography applications, heart valve disease, and subclinical cardiovascular dysfunction. Her work emphasizes optimizing diagnostic pathways for heart failure in older adults, particularly in Wales. She explores the role of nurse-led ultrasound in triage and the utility of electronic health records for medication management.

Articles & Trends: Recent studies highlight her focus on Wales-specific healthcare data analysis, including heart failure diagnostic pathways, medication usage, and resource allocation. Her work bridges clinical practice and technology, such as handheld ultrasound for teaching and triage. Key themes include geriatric cardiology, cost-effective screening, and improving primary care roles in managing chronic conditions.

• Scientific Awards: None explicitly mentioned.

Advising & Grants: Supervises PhD projects on novel ultrasound technology and community healthcare pathways. Ongoing research explores POCUS feasibility in heart failure triage and Wales' electronic health records for medication insights.

Labs & Collaborations: Engages with interdisciplinary teams in Swansea's healthcare science department, contributing to global studies like the May Measurement Month initiative.