Lesley Bainbridge

Lesley Bainbridge is a Researcher at Northumbria University's School of Healthcare and Nursing Sciences, specializing in nursing and healthcare research with particular expertise in elderly care systems and community healthcare delivery.

Research interests focus on Home Care (100% of research fingerprint), Resident care (50%), Frailty assessment (16%), Patient Referral systems (16%), Barthel Index applications (16%), clinical Procedures (16%), Diagnosis protocols (16%), and Hospital Admission processes (16%). Their work centers on developing practical tools for dementia care, implementing early warning systems in care homes, and optimizing care pathways for frail elderly populations.

Recent publications (2021-2023) demonstrate consistent output in high-impact nursing journals with a focus on translating research into practical care frameworks. The research shows strong collaborative networks with healthcare providers and institutions across the UK care sector.

Lesley Bainbridge's work has accumulated 9 citations, with significant engagement from the nursing community (34 readers on Mendeley for the 2022 NEWS implementation study). Their research directly impacts care home protocols, dementia support systems, and community healthcare delivery for elderly populations.