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Professor Assumpta Ryan is a distinguished academic at Ulster University, holding the position of Professor of Ageing and Health within the School of Nursing and Paramedic Science. She is affiliated with the Institute of Nursing and Health Research and is based at the Derry~Londonderry campus. Her work focuses on improving healthcare practices for older adults, particularly in dementia care, family caregiving, and mental health.
Research Interests: Professor Ryan’s research emphasizes narrative-based approaches to person-centered care, the impact of leadership programs in care homes, and the development of assistive technologies for dementia support. She explores caregiver experiences, rural healthcare challenges, and the psychosocial aspects of aging, including cancer and mental health in later life.
Key Contributions: Her recent work includes evaluating usability of dementia-focused apps, analyzing caregiver mental health disparities, and investigating interprofessional collaboration in dementia support. She has also contributed to understanding the roles of home care workers in enabling aging-in-place strategies.
Labs/Teams: Her research is conducted within the Institute of Nursing and Health Research, where she collaborates on projects addressing aging and healthcare innovation.
