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Dr. Magdalena Skrybant is an active health services researcher with substantial research output including 29 publications from 2013-2025 and leadership on 11 projects spanning 2016-2028. She serves as Principal Investigator for the HELPS project (High-quality Mental Capacity Act assessments) and as Co-Investigator on multiple NIHR-funded initiatives including PRE-EMPT (preterm birth prevention), Research Better Together PDG, and care home transition research.
Her research expertise centers on:
- Physical activity promotion through the Snacktivity™ approach in primary care settings
- Implementation of research evidence into health and social care practice
- Alternative care models like Hospital at Home programs
- Mental capacity assessments in healthcare decision-making
- Malnutrition screening in hospital settings
- Care home services and transitions
Dr. Skrybant's publication record demonstrates methodological expertise across mixed-methods research, realist evaluation, randomized controlled trials, and health data analysis. Her recent work shows a clear trajectory toward practical healthcare interventions that can be implemented in real-world settings, with strong emphasis on patient engagement and healthcare professional perspectives.
Her notable projects include:
- HELPS (2023-2026): Improving Mental Capacity Act assessments
- PRE-EMPT (2025-2028): Preventing preterm birth through cervical screening
- Research Better Together PDG (2024-2025): Collaborative research initiative
- Workplace health initiatives evaluation (2021-2025): Behavior change interventions
- Achieving closure (2021-2026): Improving care home transition outcomes
