Su Aung

Su Aung is a PhD Candidate and Lecturer at the Sydney Nursing School, part of the University of Medicine and Health at the University of Sydney. She specialises in clinical education focusing on cancer supportive care and patient outcome research.

Education:
Current PhD Candidate in Nursing (thesis topic: 'The experiences of caregivers of individuals with head and neck cancer'). Supervisors: Prof. Kate White and Assoc. Prof. Jacqueline Bloomfield.

Research Interests: Explores caregiver experiences within head and neck cancer contexts, focusing on psychosocial challenges, support systems, and healthcare service improvements. Utilizes qualitative and translational research approaches to inform clinical practice and policy.

Key Contributions: Investigates caregiver perspectives to improve patient outcomes through better support strategies. Recent work includes an integrative review on caregiver needs in head and neck cancer contexts.