Janet James

Dr. Janet James is a Senior Lecturer in Adult Nursing at Bournemouth University with a PhD in Childhood Obesity Prevention from Southampton University. Her research focuses on diabetes management, obesity prevention, and innovative educational approaches including virtual reality simulations in nursing education.

Education:

• PGCE in Nursing Education, Bournemouth University (2016)
• PhD in Prevention of Childhood Obesity, Southampton University (2013)
• BNursing, University of Witwatersrand (1996)

Research interests include chronic disease management, health education methodologies, and technology-enhanced learning in healthcare. Her work explores dietary interventions for diabetes, weight management strategies, and the application of VR in clinical training.

Publications predominantly focus on clinical interventions in diabetes care, nutritional studies, and educational innovation. Recent works examine dietary sugar reduction strategies and VR-based nursing education.

Awards:

• Leading on Innovation Award (2018)
• Nursing Times Award - Nutrition Category (2004)
• The Band Trust Research Award (2004)
• Roche International Obesity Award for Medical Journalism (2003)

Currently advises PhD candidates on diabetes management and skin cancer detection models. Secured funding for research on diabetes communication guidelines from Royal Bournemouth Hospital.