معرفی
Dr. Barry Quinn is a Senior Lecturer in Nursing Education at Queen's University Belfast's School of Nursing and Midwifery within the Faculty of Medicine, Health & Life Sciences. His roles include academic leadership, research supervision, and interdisciplinary collaboration across healthcare disciplines.
Educations & Qualifications:
- PhD (King’s College London, 2011): 'Searching for Meaning in Advanced Disease'
- MSc in Health Studies (2000), Haemato-Oncology/BMT Certification (2000)
- Bachelor of Divinity (1987), Bacc. Phil (1981)
- Postgraduate Certificates in Teaching, Palliative Care, and Leadership
Research Focus: Quinn's work centers on existential aspects of healthcare, including spirituality in palliative care, leadership in health systems, and symptom management in cancer/haematology patients. He explores staff well-being, ethical care practices, and innovative interventions in community nursing. His research integrates philosophical frameworks (e.g., Victor Frankl's logotherapy) with clinical practice.
Professional Contributions:
- Consultant Editor for Nursing Management and Cancer Nursing Practice
- Chair of UK Oral Management in Cancer Group and European groups on cancer pain and mucositis
- Member of editorial boards for major nursing journals and Myeloma UK
Awards & Grants: CLAHRC Research Fellowship (2015), ESRC Impact Acceleration Award (2020). His work aligns with UN SDGs related to good health, gender equality, and sustainable cities.
Advising & Teamwork: Supervises PhD students researching palliative care, hematological transplantation, and community nursing. Collaborates with international networks like the European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation. Active in initiatives addressing staff mental health and compassionate care practices.
Labs/Teams: Involved with the All Ireland Institute of Hospice and Palliative Care and chronic illness research groups at Queen's.
