Jayne Astbury

Jayne Astbury is a Researcher in the Nursing and Midwifery division at the University of Manchester, focusing on healthcare quality and aging research. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through studies on primary care services, community pharmacy practices, and caregiver support systems.

Research interests center on improving healthcare delivery for aging populations, with emphasis on mental health, health equity, and digital health interventions. Projects include workforce development in community pharmacies and evidence mapping for caregiver support programs.

Recent publications explore digitalization of primary care, quality metrics in homecare, and behavioral interventions for healthcare professionals, showing consistent focus on practical healthcare solutions and vulnerable populations.

Active in the Healthy Ageing Research Group (HARG), collaborating on projects involving digital health, qualitative studies, and systematic reviews to address frailty and elderly care challenges.