Mark Jeffries

Mark Jeffries is a Research Fellow at the University of Manchester's Division of Population Health, Health Services Research & Primary Care (L5). His career includes roles as a Research Assistant (2011), Research Associate (2014–2022), and current Research Fellow since August 2022. He holds a PhD in Pharmacy Practice, MSc in Health Psychology, and BA (Hons) in English and Politics.

• Primary affiliations: University of Manchester
• Key areas: Medication safety, healthcare transitions, sociotechnical systems in medicine, and technology-driven interventions

His research focuses on reducing hazardous prescribing through safety indicators in prisons, hospitals, and general practice. He explores patient experiences of medication adherence and the sociotechnical integration of technology in healthcare. Methodologically, he employs qualitative approaches like discourse analysis, realist evaluation, and strong structuration theory.

Recent work includes studies on medication safety in prison healthcare, intensive care transitions, and post-discharge care systems for Acute Kidney Injury patients. His interventions often involve multi-method evaluations of electronic health tools and care coordination strategies.

Notable contributions include the development of the SMASH! dashboard for medication safety and evaluations of the PINCER intervention in primary care.