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Sue Schutz is a Senior Lecturer at the Oxford School of Nursing and Midwifery, Oxford Brookes University, where she contributes significantly to teaching and research in nursing. She teaches on the Professional Doctorate in Nursing and Midwifery and supervises PhD and Professional Doctorate students.
Her research interests center on reflective practice in nursing, qualitative research methods, and patient and caregiver experiences in chronic illness, particularly in cancer care, heart failure, and hypertension. She is also deeply engaged in clinical communication, mental health nursing, and the impact of digital health innovations during and after the pandemic.
The recent publications reflect a strong trend in qualitative and mixed-methods research focused on understanding patient, caregiver, and clinician experiences across diverse settings—from robotic surgery and remote consultations to end-of-life care and mental health challenges. Her work emphasizes empathy, ethical practice, and the application of reflective methodologies in clinical and educational contexts.
Scientific Affiliations and Memberships:
- Royal College of Nursing
- Phi Mu Chapter, Sigma
- Scientific Committee, Sigma European Research Conference
- Co-chair, OxPINTS (Oxford Philosophy Informing Nursing Theory)
Sue Schutz actively supervises doctoral students and welcomes new PhD and Professional Doctorate candidates in nursing and midwifery. Her research is supported through institutional affiliations and collaborative projects, particularly in supportive cancer care and heart failure. She has co-edited the book Reflective Practice in Nursing and continues to influence nursing education and practice through scholarship and leadership.
She is involved in key research groups focusing on Supportive Cancer Care and Caregivers and Heart Failure, contributing to interdisciplinary efforts to improve patient and caregiver outcomes.
