Jenna Breckenridge

Jenna Breckenridge is a Senior Lecturer in Health Sciences at the University of Dundee's School of Health Sciences. She holds a joint clinical academic role with NHS Tayside, where she serves as the Lead for Allied Health Professions Research. Her work bridges education and clinical practice to build AHP research capacity in Scotland.

• Education: PhD (Queen Margaret University, 2010); BSc in Occupational Therapy (Queen Margaret University, 2007, first-class honours)
• Affiliations: University of Dundee | NHS Tayside | @AHP2mintalks Co-founder

Her research focuses on:

• Mobilising practical knowledge for healthcare impact
• Innovative qualitative research design
• Community participation and activity engagement

Key article trends include knowledge mobilisation, complex interventions, and creative methods across occupational therapy, physical activity, and social care policy. She employs qualitative evidence synthesis and mixed-methods designs while advocating for interdisciplinary research.

Scientific recognition includes:

• Dundee Innovation Fund for film-based wellbeing initiatives
• ISSR Incubator Grant for learning disability literacy programs

She supervises MSc and PhD students and has led projects like:

• Text messaging stroke rehabilitation (2020-2023)
• Scottish Government Social Care Policy Fellowship (2022-2023)