Rebecca Turner

Dr. Rebecca Turner is a Lecturer in Health Workforce at the University of Manchester's Division of Medical Education. Her work focuses on healthcare professional behavior change, implementation science, and translating behavioral science into clinical practice. She holds a PhD from Sheffield Hallam University (2020) and has expertise in health psychology and complex intervention development.

Education:

• PhD in Developing healthcare professional training to promote exercise in prostate cancer patients (Sheffield Hallam University, 2017–2020)
• MSc Health Psychology (Sheffield Hallam University, 2013–2015)
• BSc Psychology with Sport and Exercise (Leeds Beckett University, 2008–2011)

Research interests include:

• Implementation of new technologies in healthcare
• Evaluation of complex interventions (e.g., STAMINA trial for prostate cancer)
• Global health partnerships and workforce development

Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health equity and quality education. Notable projects include the STAMINA trial, exploring exercise interventions for prostate cancer patients, and studies on global health collaboration principles.

Dr. Turner also serves on the Expert advisory board for Enactus' Motion project, promoting chair-based exercise in care homes.