Roger Watson

Professor Roger Watson is the Academic Dean at Southwest Medical University, China, and holds visiting professorships at institutions worldwide. He has held prominent roles including Professor of Nursing at the University of Hull and Sheffield, and has contributed to nursing education and clinical research globally. His research focuses on dementia care, psychometrics, and nursing practice.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science (Biological Sciences), University of Edinburgh (1978)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Biochemistry), University of Sheffield (1982)
• Registered General Nurse, St George’s Hospital, London (1984)

Research Interests: Professor Watson’s work spans dementia care interventions, psychometric instrument validation, and nursing education. His recent studies include improving mealtime care for dementia patients and assessing stress in nursing students. He has pioneered tools like the Edinburgh Feeding Evaluation in Dementia (EdFED) scale.

Publications: Over 500 papers in nursing and medical journals, focusing on gerontology, psychometrics, and clinical practice. Recent work emphasizes cross-cultural validation of nursing tools and patient care quality.

Awards:

• International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame (2017)
• Fellowships from Royal College of Nursing, American Academy of Nursing, and others
• 2022 Margaret Comerford Freda Award

Grants & Leadership: Secured grants for projects like the STaR Project (Nurse Retention) and led initiatives improving care for older adults. Served as Dean at Sheffield and Hull Universities.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates internationally through visiting roles and leads research groups in dementia care and nursing education innovation.