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Karen Francis is a Professor in the Department of Nursing at James Cook University (JCU), specializing in rural health, nursing education, and interprofessional collaboration. Her research focuses on healthcare workforce development, qualitative methodologies, and improving collaborative practices in primary and private care settings. She has authored/co-authored over 129 publications, including peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and edited volumes such as Rural Nursing: the Australian Context (2014).
Her work addresses critical issues like rural healthcare challenges, diabetes self-management, and the integration of international nurses. Francis has led studies on mentoring rural nurses, policy implications for maternity services, and the role of nurses in general practice. She frequently collaborates with researchers from institutions in Indonesia, Malaysia, and New Zealand. Francis also contributes to health policy discussions, emphasizing equity in rural healthcare access and workforce sustainability.
