معرفی
Jaj Mankelow is a Senior Lecturer in Rehabilitation Science at Teesside University, affiliated with the School of Health and Life Sciences (SHLS) Allied Health Professions and the Centre for Rehabilitation. She holds a PhD from Teesside University (2021), an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice (2015) from the same institution, and a Bachelor's in Physiotherapy from King's College London (2004).
Research Interests:
Her work focuses on pain management strategies, particularly leveraging virtual reality (VR) to enhance health literacy and self-management for chronic pain. She also explores pain education in healthcare settings and investigates the role of healthcare professionals in pain management. Her recent studies include evaluating VR applications in primary care and physiotherapy, assessing pain beliefs in high school settings, and analyzing emergency department utilization for back pain.
Key Contributions:
Recent publications highlight innovative use of VR for health literacy improvement, pain science education outcomes, and healthcare provider perspectives on pain management. She is actively involved in interdisciplinary collaborations, with research spanning the UK and focusing on both clinical and educational aspects of pain care. Currently accepting PhD students in relevant fields.
