Romaana Kapadi

Dr. Romaana Kapadi is an Associate Lecturer teaching the MSc Health Psychology program at the University of Derby's College of Health, Psychology and Social Care. Her research examines psychological aspects of chronic pain management and adaptation to serious medical conditions, with particular expertise in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) approaches.

Key research areas include psychosocial adjustment to hemodialysis treatment, pain medication dependence, and development of digital interventions for chronic disease populations. Dr. Kapadi investigates emotion regulation strategies in chronic pain patients and designs patient-centered interventions to improve quality of life. Her work during the COVID-19 pandemic documented challenges faced by renal dialysis patients and identified resilience factors.

Recent publications demonstrate methodological rigor in developing and validating assessment tools, adapting therapeutic materials based on patient feedback, and evaluating feasibility of online ACT programs. Dr. Kapadi's research bridges clinical psychology with chronic disease management.