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Dr. Laurna Bullock is a Lecturer in Applied Health Research at Keele University's School of Medicine. She holds a PhD in mixed methods research focusing on pain management in dementia patients (2019) and advanced degrees in health psychology and psychology from Staffordshire University. Her primary research interests include musculoskeletal health in older adults, equitable person-centred care, and dementia care innovations. She leads the DOMINO study (NIHR Advanced Fellowship-funded), exploring osteoporosis medicine optimization for dementia patients.
Her work emphasizes shared decision-making in healthcare, evidenced by projects like the iFraP study (osteoporosis decision aids) and INDEX study (bone density scan optimization). She is affiliated with the Keele Osteoporosis Research Group and collaborates with NHS Trusts. Supervision includes PhD candidates Chelsea Kettle (osteoporosis consultations) and Imogen Gunson (ambulance responses to elderly fallers).
Key publications span osteoporosis interventions, telehealth acceptability during the pandemic, and qualitative studies on clinical practices. Awards include NIHR Advanced Fellowship (2025). Grants include DOMINO study funding. Professional activities include editorial contributions to Musculoskeletal Care, Archives of Osteoporosis, and BJGP Open.
- Awards: NIHR Advanced Fellowship for DOMINO study (2025)
- Grants: DOMINO study funding
- Labs/Teams: Keele Osteoporosis Research Group
