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Dr Madeleine Harrison serves as a Research Associate at the University of Sheffield's School of Allied Health Professions, Nursing and Midwifery, specializing in health services research with emphasis on patient experiences in palliative care and stroke rehabilitation. Her work integrates qualitative and mixed methods approaches to evaluate healthcare service delivery and technology implementation.
Education
- PhD in Health Services Research (awarded during Stroke Association Fellowship 2014-2019)
- MPH (Master of Public Health)
- BSc (Hons) in Health Sciences
Her research portfolio spans two major domains: stroke rehabilitation (2013-2020) focusing on aphasia therapy technology and palliative care (2021-present) examining mesothelioma care pathways. Current work investigates Mesothelioma UK clinical nurse specialists' roles through mixed methods, while earlier projects evaluated computerized speech therapy for post-stroke aphasia (Big CACTUS trial). Methodologically, she specializes in process evaluations, qualitative interviews with patients/carers/clinicians, and mixed-methods study designs that bridge implementation science with patient-centered outcomes.
Her 15 most recent publications reveal a clear trajectory from stroke rehabilitation technology (2013-2020) toward palliative oncology (2021-2023), with consistent application of qualitative frameworks to understand healthcare experiences. Key thematic clusters include: technology implementation barriers in rehabilitation settings (2016-2021), palliative care role delineation (2022), and mesothelioma patient experience research (2021-2023).
Scientific Recognition
- Stroke Association Postgraduate Fellowship (2014-2019) supporting her PhD on intervention fidelity of computer therapy for post-stroke aphasia
Her grant portfolio centers on the Stroke Association Fellowship funding her doctoral work, with current research supported through university appointments. While no formal student supervision is documented, her collaborative projects involve multidisciplinary teams including palliative care specialists, oncology nurses, and stroke rehabilitation clinicians. Current work focuses on developing research-based resources to improve palliative care engagement for mesothelioma patients and families.
