Paula Corcoran

Paula Corcoran is a researcher affiliated with City, University of London, with a focus on qualitative studies in healthcare and social issues. Her work spans pain management programs, refugee youth integration, and social representations of drug users.

Her research interests include qualitative analysis of unwanted effects in clinical interventions, post-migration development, and stigmatization dynamics. Key contributions examine patient anxiety in pain management, social support for unaccompanied minors, and media-driven perceptions of heroin users.

The 2015-2024 articles show a thematic progression from addiction studies to multidisciplinary healthcare and refugee mental health. Common keywords include: Qualitative Research, Mental Health, Migration Studies. Sub-fields emphasize social support systems, interdisciplinary therapy, and cultural adaptation challenges.