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Stuart Todd is an Associate Professor in Intellectual Disability research at the University of South Wales, affiliated with the Faculty of Life Sciences and Education and the Health, Care and Wellbeing Research and Innovation Group. His work focuses on the lives and experiences of people with intellectual disabilities and their families, with particular emphasis on death, dying, and palliative care. He has collaborated internationally, including on studies during the COVID-19 pandemic. His research also explores caregiver perspectives and healthcare access for this population.
Research Interests:
- Death and dying in intellectual disability communities
- Palliative care and end-of-life trajectories
- Impact of pandemics (e.g., COVID-19) on vulnerable populations
- Caregiver mental health and support interventions
- Healthcare equity and accessibility for people with disabilities
Key Contributions:
- Over 45 peer-reviewed publications since 1990, with recent focus on pandemic impacts and caregiver interventions.
- International collaborations on palliative care and death awareness in intellectual disability settings.
- Contributions to nursing education at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Grants and Activities:
- Consulted on national/international committees addressing death and disability.
- Co-led studies on palliative care during the pandemic.
- Developed interventions like the Carers-ID program for family carers.
