Fiona Wilson

Dr Fiona Wilson is a Lecturer at the School of Allied Health Professions, Nursing and Midwifery, University of Sheffield. With a clinical nursing background in critical care, palliative care, and geriatric care, she leads the BMedSci Health and Human Sciences program, focusing on healthcare education alignment with industry needs. A Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, her work bridges clinical practice and academic research.

Education:

• PhD
• BA
• MA
• PGCE

Research Interests: Dr. Wilson specializes in palliative and supportive care, ageing and social gerontology, and participatory research with older adults. Her studies explore DNACPR orders, palliative care accessibility in Indonesia, and reminiscence therapy’s impact on frail elderly individuals.

Publication Trends: Recent work focuses on end-of-life decision-making, ethical implications of DNACPR orders during the pandemic, and cross-cultural palliative care challenges. Articles highlight qualitative methodologies, stakeholder perspectives, and interventions to enhance elderly care quality.

Teaching: She leads nursing courses and specializes in palliative care, bereavement support, research methods, and evidence-based practice. Her pedagogy emphasizes student transition to higher education and interprofessional capability.

Professional Contributions: Maintains clinical practice through CPD, serves as a journal reviewer, and contributes to curriculum frameworks for interprofessional education.