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Dr. Carolyn Roskell is a Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy and serves as the Head of Teaching Innovation & Enhancement and Programme Director for the MSc Physiotherapy (pre-registration) at the School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Birmingham. She also leads Postgraduate Taught (PGT) education in her school, demonstrating a strong commitment to advancing healthcare education and professional development.
- PhD in Physiotherapy, University of Birmingham, 2006
- PGDip in Counselling Psychology, Keele University, 2015
- MSc in Human Movement Science, University of Liverpool, 1995
- Certificate in Education, Wolverhampton Polytechnic, 1989
- Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (MCSP) and British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP)
Carolyn Roskell's research centers on patient-centered care, professional identity, and educational interventions for healthcare practitioners. Her work emphasizes qualitative inquiry into how healthcare professionals develop their roles and how curricula can be enhanced to foster patient-centered values. She has pioneered innovations such as service-learning placements and inter-professional education to better prepare students for real-world practice.
Her recent publications reveal a consistent focus on patient experiences, professional-patient interactions, and psychological aspects of chronic illness and rehabilitation. Themes include hope in neurological recovery, barriers to physical activity in COPD, and identity reconstruction post-stroke. Her research often employs qualitative methodologies such as thematic synthesis and meta-ethnography, contributing significantly to understanding the human dimensions of healthcare.
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2007)
- Active membership in the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Extensive publication record in journals such as Physiotherapy, Clinical Rehabilitation, and Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics
Dr. Roskell supervises doctoral research in patient-centered care and professional development. She has led curriculum innovations including community-based volunteering and service-user involvement, supported by research evaluating their impact. While not explicitly tied to a named lab or research center, her work is embedded within the educational and research framework of the School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, collaborating with researchers like Andrew Soundy and Sheeba Rosewilliam on interdisciplinary studies in rehabilitation and patient experience.
