معرفی
Katherine Rogers is a Senior Lecturer in Nursing & Midwifery at The University of Manchester, co-leading the Social Research with Deaf People (SORD) group. She holds a PhD in Nursing (2013), MRes in Psychology (2008), and BSc in Psychology (2004). Her work focuses on improving mental health outcomes and healthcare access for Deaf communities through translational research and methodological innovation.
Education:
- PhD Nursing - University of Manchester (2013)
- MRes Psychology - University of Manchester (2008)
- BSc (Hons) Psychology - University of Central Lancashire (2004)
Research Interests: Deaf mental well-being, sign language accessibility in healthcare, and psychometric instrument validation for Deaf populations. She has pioneered translations of mental health assessments (e.g., PHQ-9, GAD-7) into British Sign Language (BSL) and led studies on telemedicine interventions for Deaf patients with anxiety/depression.
Recent Projects:
- NIHR-funded feasibility study on telemedicine for Deaf BSL-users (2023–present)
- READY Study: Tracking emerging adulthood in Deaf youth (NDCS-funded)
Awards:
- NIHR Post-Doctoral Fellowship (2019)
- Outstanding Postgraduate Student of the Year (2014)
Labs/Teams: SORD Group (University of Manchester), Digital Health and Social Care Research Group (DHSCRG).
