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Associate Professor Kerryn Husk is affiliated with the Peninsula Medical School at the University of Plymouth, within the Faculty of Health. Her primary role focuses on research around Health Services, particularly in the domains of social prescribing, primary care interventions, and evidence synthesis. She is a key member of the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) South West Peninsula, leading research programmes exploring non-NHS delivered interventions.
Her research interests emphasize the development and evaluation of social prescribing pathways, including their application in mental health, pediatric care, and cultural engagement for older adults. Professor Husk also investigates the role of environmental and nature-based interventions, such as green prescribing, in improving wellbeing outcomes. Her work frequently employs realist reviews, systematic mapping, and mixed-methods approaches to address complex healthcare questions.
Recent contributions include studies on link worker retention, cultural sector partnerships for wellbeing, and the impact of social prescribing during the pandemic. Her articles highlight themes of healthcare equity, workforce dynamics, and innovative service delivery models. Professor Husk collaborates widely with national organizations to translate research into policy and practice, ensuring interventions are contextually appropriate and scalable.
Her work underscores the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, with a focus on marginalized populations such as autistic adults and ethnic minority groups. She advocates for prevention-focused strategies and sustainable funding models to enhance the reach and effectiveness of community-based health initiatives.
