Leslie Gelling

Dr. Leslie Gelling is an Associate Professor in Adult Nursing at Bournemouth University, with a focus on healthcare ethics, palliative care, and clinical research. Their work aligns with UN SDGs related to Good Health and Quality Education. They hold editorial roles in the Journal of Clinical Nursing and contribute to ethics committees such as the Cambridge South Research Ethics Committee.

Research interests span dementia care, clinical ethics, and nurse education, with a strong emphasis on qualitative methodologies. Over 150 publications include studies on caregiver experiences, patient decision-making in surgical contexts, and pandemic impacts on mental health. Supervised PhD students explore topics like palliative care preparation and aquatic therapy for MS patients.

Professional roles include external examining for nursing doctorates, leadership in nursing research societies, and advocacy for clinical research nurse competencies. Awards and recognitions include fellowship in the Royal Society for the Arts and membership in the European Academy of Nursing Sciences.