Ruth Paterson

Ruth Paterson is an Associate Professor at the School of Health and Social Care at Edinburgh Napier University, specializing in medication adherence, eHealth, and simulation-based medical education. She leads research within the Centre for Cardiovascular Health and collaborates with international institutions.

• Research focus: Medication management for vulnerable populations
• Key methods: Mixed methods, participatory action research
• Technologies: Electronic prescribing systems, virtual reality simulations

Her work bridges healthcare service innovation and patient safety, particularly for individuals with intellectual disabilities and cardiovascular conditions.