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Dr. Caroline Belchamber is a Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy and Course Leader for the MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-registration) at the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Health Sciences University. With 30 years of clinical and academic experience, she specializes in palliative care, respiratory rehabilitation, and non-pharmacological approaches to breathlessness. Her roles include Professional Lead for Education at Sue Ryder, Visiting Fellow at Bournemouth University, and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Education Representative. She leads the Rehabilitation Research Group (RRG) and focuses on integrating physical activity into hospice care, evidenced-based practice guidelines, and human rights in end-of-life care.
- Education:
- BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy (1993)
- MSc Continuing Professional Development (2002)
- Doctor of Professional Practice (DProf) (2016)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Health and Social Care Education (2008)
Research Interests: Caroline’s work emphasizes palliative rehabilitation, breathlessness management, and ethical frameworks in end-of-life care. She has pioneered breathlessness clinics in hospices and contributed to NICE guidelines. Current initiatives include exploring physical activity implementation in hospice settings with Leeds University and Health Education England.
Publications & Impact: Over 15 peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and conference presentations highlight her contributions to palliative care innovation. Notable outputs include the 2022 edition of Payne’s Handbook of Relaxation Techniques and a 2020 study on physical activity in hospice care. Her research bridges clinical practice and policy, with a focus on scalable interventions.
- Awards:
- World Physiotherapy Outstanding Platform Presentation Award (2021)
Leadership & Collaboration: As Course Leader, she oversees MSc Physiotherapy curriculum development. She collaborates with organizations like JBI COnNECT+ Cancer Care Node and contributes to national education standards through her CSP role. Caroline maintains clinical links via honorary NHS contracts and private practice consultancy.
Labs/Teams: Leads the Rehabilitation Research Group (RRG) and collaborates with the Physical Activity and Health Research Group at Health Sciences University.
