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Dr Deborah Muldrew is a Lecturer in Healthcare Sciences at the School of Nursing and Paramedic Science, Ulster University, based at the Belfast campus. Her work focuses on palliative care research, particularly in areas such as symptom management, ethical issues in nursing home care, and public perceptions of end-of-life care. She is affiliated with the Institute of Nursing and Health Research.
Her research interests include optimizing care for palliative patients through improved constipation management protocols, exploring ethical dilemmas faced by healthcare professionals in nursing home settings, and enhancing public understanding of advance care planning and palliative care options. Dr Muldrew has conducted mixed-methods studies to bridge gaps between clinical practice and patient/carer experiences.
Her recent work highlights variability in constipation management practices, the impact of the pandemic on family carers, and international research priorities in palliative care. She advocates for increased visibility of palliative care nursing and collaborates across disciplines to address systemic challenges in healthcare delivery.
Her articles emphasize themes such as healthcare ethics, patient autonomy, and evidence-based interventions. She has contributed to conferences and publications, fostering dialogue between researchers, clinicians, and policymakers to improve palliative care outcomes globally.
