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Dr Holly Saron is a Researcher at Edge Hill University's Faculty of Health, Social Care and Medicine and member of the iCARE research centre. With a Geography and Population Health background, she conducts child-centred qualitative and arts-based research focused on pediatric health experiences and communication.
Education:
- PhD: A Constructivist Grounded Theory of Communication during a Child's X-ray Procedure (Edge Hill University)
- PGCert in Higher Education (Edge Hill University)
- MSc Population and Health (University of Liverpool)
- BSc (hons) Geography (University of Dundee)
Research Focus: Her work examines children/families' healthcare experiences, clinical communication dynamics, and digital health innovations including tele-consultations and early warning systems (DETECT study). She actively co-develops health resources like animations with clinicians, parents, and children, emphasizing participatory design.
Publication Trends: Recent works (2022-2025) reveal consistent output in pediatric communication, digital health interventions, and rights-based care standards. Key themes include remote consultations, epilepsy management (CASTLE Sleep-E), cancer support (THRIVE study), and child-centered methodology, primarily using qualitative/mixed-methods approaches.
Honors:
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
Supervision & Grants: Supervised an MRes on health play specialists to completion and currently guides a PhD student developing nurse communication modules. Actively involved in North-west Cancer Research-funded THRIVE study and international iSUPPORT collaboration, with expertise in multi-stakeholder project leadership.
Research Teams: Core member of iCARE and iSUPPORT teams developing pediatric procedure standards, plus CASTLE Sleep-E and DETECT study collaborations involving clinicians, academics, young people, and parents across international settings.
