Jenny Young

Jenny Young is a Research Fellow at the School of Health and Social Care, Edinburgh Napier University, with a focus on cancer care, holistic needs assessment, and caregiving dynamics. Her work spans qualitative and quantitative research, examining emotional intelligence in nursing, gender roles in male caregiving, and patient self-management through holistic assessment tools.

• Key Research Areas: Cancer survivorship, Public health, Patient-centered care, Emotional intelligence in healthcare education.
• Projects: Evaluated Macmillan Cancer Support-funded programs like 'Improving Cancer Journeys' (2015-2024, £183,530) and 'Holistic Needs Assessment in Cancer Care' (2016-2023, £130,839).
• Collaborations: Worked with Prof. Austyn Snowden, Prof. Graeme Smith, and teams in Scotland and international contexts.
• Students: Supervised PhD student Susan Dawkes in studying male caregiving perspectives in cancer care.
• Scientific Outputs: 15+ peer-reviewed articles in journals like Journal of Advanced Nursing and Cancer Medicine, with themes in cancer policy, community health, and emotional intelligence.