Jen Pearson

Dr Jen Pearson is a Senior Physiotherapy Lecturer at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol), affiliated with the Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences (HAS). She holds the co-chair position at the Council for Allied Health Professions Research (CAHPR) South West, driving research engagement and mentorship for Allied Health Professionals (AHPs). Her academic roles combine teaching, research leadership, and NHS collaborations.

Dr Pearson's research focuses on chronic pain management, particularly fibromyalgia, emphasizing self-management programs and telehealth innovations. She has led projects like the FALCON feasibility trial evaluating a community-based Fibromyalgia Self-Management Programme. Her work integrates qualitative methodologies, behavioral change techniques, and evidence-based practices to improve healthcare outcomes.

Key research areas include musculoskeletal conditions, chronic pain, and patient self-management. She has published in journals like BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders and Physiotherapy, with a focus on translating evidence into clinical practice. Her NIHR Advanced Clinical and Practitioner Academic Fellowship underscores her contributions to translational research.

Teaching expertise spans research methods, qualitative methodologies, intervention design, and digital healthcare. She has developed mixed-methods approaches for evaluating healthcare interventions and has contributed to curriculum design in physiotherapy education.

Dr Pearson's leadership at CAHPR South West fosters regional research capacity, supporting AHPs in academic career development and collaborative research initiatives. Her work bridges clinical practice and academia, emphasizing knowledge mobilisation and healthcare innovation.