Jennifer Lynch

Jennifer Lynch is a Reader in Social Care, Technology and Knowledge Mobilisation at the University of Hertfordshire, affiliated with the School of Health and Social Work and the Centre for Research in Public Health and Community Care (CRIPACC). Formerly an NIHR Knowledge Mobilisation Research Fellow (2018-2021), her work focuses on technology-enabled care for older adults with complex health needs, emphasizing knowledge mobilisation and sustainable implementation of assistive technologies. She leads projects like the DIALOGUE initiative (2024-2025) and contributed to the SCALS study, exploring co-creation of assisted living solutions.

Her research interests span telecare policy, dementia care interventions, and interdisciplinary collaboration in healthcare systems. Notable projects include evaluating video consultation technology in care homes during the pandemic and piloting a carer support nurse role. Awards include her NIHR fellowship. Her work bridges academic research with practical healthcare innovation, addressing challenges in scaling technology adoption across diverse settings.

Key contributions include developing the NASSS framework for evaluating health technology adoption and analyzing the role of complexity in program success. Her grants and collaborations span topics from stroke survivor needs to border policy analysis, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach to healthcare challenges.