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Lauren Rayner is a researcher at King's College London, focusing on integrating mental and physical healthcare, particularly in palliative care and chronic disease settings. Her work addresses mental health screening, depression management in advanced illnesses, and the effectiveness of antidepressants. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy in the clinical epidemiology of depression in palliative care.
Research Interests:
Ms. Rayner's research spans mental health integration in medical settings, patient-reported outcomes, and improvement science. Her studies investigate depression in palliative care, psoriasis comorbidities, and multimorbidity effects. She emphasizes practical tools like real-time screening for PTSD in trauma patients and online peer support for chronic conditions.
Projects:
She leads/co-leads projects such as IMPARTS (integrating mental and physical healthcare services), mental health screening in dermatology, and evaluating depression in epilepsy patients. These projects are funded by organizations like MRC and Guy's & St Thomas' Charity.
Publications:
Her recent work includes studies on psychosocial needs of chronic disease patients and the association between mental health and psoriasis severity. Over 28 peer-reviewed articles highlight her contributions to healthcare integration and mental health research.
