Kevin Brazil

Professor Kevin Brazil is a faculty member in the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Queen's University Belfast. His research focuses on improving end-of-life care for patients and family carers, emphasizing healthcare service delivery structures, processes, and outcomes. He examines the impact of personal, social, and environmental factors on care quality, aiming to develop and evaluate interventions to enhance accessibility and outcomes in palliative care settings.

Research Interests: Palliative Care, Chronic Illness, Aged Care, Health Services Research, Health Systems Research, Supportive Cancer Care, Organizational Change, Ethics, and Research Methodology.

• Supervises PhD students in fields like palliative care, chronic illness, and dementia care.
• Key Achievements: Distinguished Scholar (2016), Scientific Expert (2016), Expert Advisor (2017–2018), and multiple board memberships in palliative care research initiatives.

Notable Projects: Co-investigator in studies on advance care planning, reducing hospital admissions for dementia patients, and improving palliative care in long-term facilities. His work often involves interprofessional collaboration and policy advocacy.

Labs/Teams: Active in the Chronic Illness And Palliative Care Research Initiative, contributing to global healthcare improvement efforts.