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Kay Mafuba is a prominent researcher and academic in the field of learning and intellectual disability nursing, affiliated with the University of West London, where she completed her doctoral thesis in 2013. Her work spans research, education, and policy, with a strong focus on the public health role of nurses, staffing levels, and the measurement of care delivery context.
Her educational background includes a Doctoral thesis titled Public health: community learning disability nurses' perception and experience of their roles - an exploratory sequential multiple methods study, which underscores her deep engagement with both clinical practice and academic inquiry.
Mafuba's research interests center on intellectual disability nursing, public health nursing, community care, role clarity, carer involvement, and sustainable staffing in healthcare. She has led and contributed to numerous research projects assessing the effectiveness and impact of nursing interventions, often in collaboration with experts like Bob Gates, Hazel Chapman, and Dorothy Kupara.
Her recent publications and reports, including a 2023 book Learning and Intellectual Disability Nursing Practice and a series of 2024 papers on nursing contributions, reflect a consistent and impactful scholarly trajectory. These works demonstrate a thematic focus on evaluating nursing roles, synthesizing evidence, and developing practical tools for healthcare improvement.
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Mafuba has contributed significantly to nursing education through book chapters, course readers, and conference presentations. She has advised on NHS Improvement initiatives and developed assessment tools like the TCOC-LDS. While no direct mention of student supervision is made, her leadership in research and publications suggests a mentorship role. She has not led any named labs or research centers, but her collaborative projects indicate active team-based research.
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