Stephanie Russ

Dr. Stephanie Russ serves as a Senior Research Associate at the Sussex Health Outcomes Research & Education in Cancer (SHORE-C) group, University of Sussex, focusing on healthcare quality and safety within psycho-oncology. Her expertise spans teamwork & human factors, digital healthcare interventions, patient safety, and quality improvement initiatives.

Her academic credentials include:

• BSc in Psychology
• MSc in Psychology of Early Development
• PhD in Clinical & Social Psychology

all obtained at the University of Reading. Post-PhD, she developed surgical teamwork assessment expertise at Imperial College London before expanding into patient empowerment through digital tools during positions at the University of Aberdeen and King's College London.

Dr. Russ investigates how digital support tools can empower cancer patients between clinical contacts and optimizes communication skills training for oncology staff. Her research integrates human factors principles with patient-centered care to improve safety outcomes in cancer treatment, addressing critical gaps in remote patient support and clinician-patient interactions.

Her publication trajectory shows evolution from surgical safety checklist research (2014-2017) toward digital health interventions in oncology (2020-2021), consistently employing mixed-methods approaches including multi-center studies, qualitative evaluations, and community-based participatory design to address real-world implementation challenges.

Her key scientific recognition includes:

• National Institute for Healthcare Research (NIHR) Fellowship

Dr. Russ has trained healthcare professionals in human factors for safety and research methods throughout her career. Her collaborative approach spans institutions including Imperial College London, King's College London, and the University of Aberdeen, with current work embedded within SHORE-C's cancer outcomes research framework. She maintains active engagement with NHS clinical teams through Sussex-based projects.

As part of SHORE-C, Dr. Russ contributes to a multidisciplinary environment focused on translating research into cancer care improvements, with particular emphasis on patient-reported outcomes and safety culture enhancement through digital innovation.