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Professor Jane Coad is a Professor in Children and Family Nursing and Director of the Children and Families Research (CFR) at Coventry University, UK. Her work focuses on pediatric nursing, palliative care, and innovative healthcare technologies. She leads international research projects involving user-centered methodologies like art-based participatory research and e-technology evaluations. Key areas include long-term care needs of children with chronic illnesses and genetic conditions, with projects spanning the UK, Ireland, the USA, and Sri Lanka.
Her professional recognition includes a Royal College of Nursing Fellowship (2013). She chairs national and international groups and has secured grants totaling over £1.4 million for projects such as e-learning resources in palliative care, listening skills for early years professionals, and ventilated children’s care training. Notable studies include evaluating teenage cancer services and developing interventions for speech disorders in preschoolers (ChildTalk).
Research emphasizes ethical patient involvement, such as co-creating digital tools for mental health crises and assessing blended diets for tube-fed children. Her leadership roles include directing the CFR and contributing to palliative care policy through studies on end-of-life decision-making and cultural competency in care.
