Lemuel Pelentsov

Lemuel Pelentsov is an Associate Professor in the School of Nursing and Midwifery at the University of South Australia, affiliated with UniSA Clinical & Health Sciences. His research focuses on pediatric nursing, rare genetic disorders, healthcare simulation, developmental dysplasia of the hip, and supportive care needs of parents. He has authored/co-authored over 20 peer-reviewed articles since 2013, emphasizing evidence-based practice and patient-centered care.

Research Interests:

• Rare genetic disorders (e.g., ectodermal dysplasia, Usher syndrome)
• Developmental pediatric conditions (e.g., hip dysplasia screening)
• Healthcare simulation and education for clinical training
• Supportive care needs of families with children facing chronic or rare diseases

Key Article Trends: Recent work addresses parental support needs in rare diseases (e.g., Ireland study), accuracy of clinical screening practices (e.g., DDH assessment), and co-production of educational resources for simulated patients. His studies often combine qualitative and quantitative methods to inform healthcare policy and practice.

Grants and Collaborations: Collaborations with institutions like Temple Street Children's University Hospital (Ireland), University College Dublin, and Queen's University Belfast highlight his international impact. Research has been funded by organizations such as the International Hip Dysplasia Institute.

Labs/Teams: Engaged with interdisciplinary teams in UniSA's Clinical & Health Sciences and Allied Health departments, focusing on translational research for clinical improvement.