Janet Mcdonagh

Dr. Janet Mcdonagh is a researcher at the University of Manchester, affiliated with the Lydia Becker Institute. Her work focuses on juvenile idiopathic arthritis, pediatric rheumatology, and transitional care for adolescents with chronic conditions.

Her recent research examines pain assessment, healthcare outcomes, and interprofessional communication in pediatric musculoskeletal care. She has led projects like CHAMP, which develops behavior change interventions for pain management, and contributes to epidemiological studies with Versus Arthritis.

Key trends in her publications include systematic reviews on education and employment outcomes, scoping analyses of pain beliefs, and mixed-methods studies on transition services. Her work aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals for health and well-being and reduced inequalities.

She has delivered invited talks on motivational interviewing, transition service setup, and discussing sensitive topics with young patients. Her collaborations span institutions like the British Society for Rheumatology and the Department of Health and Social Care.