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Professor Dame Anne Marie Rafferty is a leading academic in Nursing Policy at King's College London. Her research focuses on healthcare workforce dynamics, nursing history, and policy development. She has contributed to over 150 peer-reviewed publications and led/co-investigated 54 research projects including the NIHR-funded Health and Social Care Workforce Research Unit (HSCWRU) (2024-2028). Her work addresses global nursing shortages, pandemic responses, and healthcare system resilience.
Key projects include evaluating nurse staffing systems, care home social distancing strategies during the pandemic, and longitudinal studies on healthcare worker well-being. Collaborations span international teams analyzing nursing education, workforce retention, and clinical practice adaptations. Awards include the Dame honor for services to nursing research.
Research interests bridge nursing history, modern policy challenges, and practical interventions to improve patient-nurse outcomes. Grants include NIHR and ESRC funding for projects like NHS CHECK (tracking healthcare worker mental health) and the N50k program evaluation. She actively engages in policy advocacy through reports and international speaking engagements.
