Cathy Murphy

Professor Cathy Murphy is a Professorial Fellow-Research at the University of Southampton, specializing in continence management, dementia care, and medical device innovation. Her work focuses on improving quality of life for individuals with incontinence and dementia through clinical research, product development, and policy initiatives. She holds a PhD and is a registered nurse (RN), combining clinical expertise with academic research.

Research Interests:
- Continence management strategies for older adults and those with dementia
- Design and evaluation of continence devices (e.g., catheters)
- Long-term care innovations for end-of-life continence challenges
- Healthcare professional practices and caregiver support

Key Projects:
- Leading the CaDE trial evaluating novel catheter designs to reduce infections
- Mapping assistive technologies for home-based continence care
- Co-developing self-management solutions for dementia patients

• Awards: Dorothy Mandelstum Award (2018), continence product decision aid recognitions (2017, 2018)
• Supervision: Currently advising Jawahr Hamad Alagil (PhD in Health Sciences)
• Collaborations: Active in interdisciplinary teams like the Bladder and Bowel Management group and the Ageing and Dementia centre