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Dr. Stephanie Hughes is a Research Fellow at the University of Southampton's School of Psychology. She holds a PhD focusing on the impact of significant others in active surveillance for prostate cancer. Her expertise spans qualitative research in healthcare, with a focus on self-management strategies, digital health interventions, and the role of interpersonal relationships in illness. She has contributed to multiple interdisciplinary projects since 2012, including initiatives addressing irritable bowel syndrome, osteoarthritis, and cancer care. Currently, she is involved in the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Applied Research Collaboration Wessex and has collaborated on projects funded by Prostate Cancer UK and other organizations.
Her research interests include exploring patient and caregiver dynamics, digital health tool development, and optimizing healthcare communication. Notable contributions include studies on prostate cancer surveillance, empathic clinician-patient interactions, and cost-effectiveness analyses of behavioral interventions. Dr. Hughes' work emphasizes translating research into practical healthcare solutions through rigorous qualitative methodologies.
Publications highlight her focus on prostate cancer, chronic disease management, and primary care optimization. She has published in journals such as Psycho-Oncology, Patient Education and Counseling, and BMC Gastroenterology.
