Gemma Stevenson

Gemma Stevenson is a Lecturer within the Division of Nursing and Paramedic Science at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh. She holds qualifications including a BSc (Hons) and MN (Master of Nursing). Her career integrates clinical practice with academic research, focusing on older adults and healthcare transitions. She maintains a part-time clinical role as a nurse working with older people in an acute hospital ward.

Education:

• BSc (Hons)
• Master of Nursing (MN) in Clinical Research
• Current PhD candidate in the Centre for Person-centred Practice Research

Research Interests: Gemma’s work centers on improving discharge practices for older adults in acute hospitals, care home transitions, and person-centred care. She co-founded the Edinburgh Care Home Research Group, exploring care home-hospital interactions. Her PhD investigates the implications of discharge practices on person-centred care.

Advising & Grants: No specific grants or advisees listed, though her clinical-academic role emphasizes translating research into practice improvements. She contributed to a quality improvement initiative derived from her care home research.

Labs/Teams: Member of the Edinburgh Care Home Research Group and the Centre for Person-centred Practice Research.