Linda Nugent

Dr. Linda Nugent is a Senior Lecturer and Deputy Director of Nursing and Midwifery Research at RCSI, University of Medicine and Health Sciences. She holds adjunct roles at Fakeeh College for Medical Sciences in Saudi Arabia and serves on the editorial board of Digital Health journal. Her academic journey includes a PhD from the University of Edinburgh and advanced qualifications in nursing education and practice.

Dr. Nugent’s research focuses on digital health innovations, wound healing, diabetes care, and the psychological aspects of chronic conditions. She leads initiatives such as eHealth programs for clinician education and patient self-management. Her recent work emphasizes machine learning applications in diabetic foot ulcer prediction and the impact of care bundles on pressure ulcer prevention.

Her professional roles include overseeing PhD and professional doctorate programs at RCSI, directing MSc final-year curricula, and managing research ethics. She has secured grants totaling over €2 million for projects like eHealth educational programs for neonatal kangaroo care and fibromyalgia management strategies. Dr. Nugent collaborates internationally, including roles as an external examiner at the University of South Eastern Norway and research leadership in Ireland.

Her publications span 87 peer-reviewed articles, with a focus on wound care, diabetes, and technology-enhanced learning. Notable contributions include systematic reviews on pressure ulcer prevention, neonatal care practices, and the psychological experiences of healthcare workers.