معرفی
Susie Pearce is an Associate Professor in Clinical Nursing at the University of Plymouth, School of Nursing and Midwifery. She serves as Co-Director of the South West Clinical School and the Torbay and South Devon Clinical School, playing a pivotal role in bridging academic research and clinical practice. Her work emphasizes nurse-led research, qualitative methodologies, and the integration of education, research, and healthcare delivery.
Her primary research interests include compassionate, safe, and effective care cultures; patient and professional experiences; end-of-life and palliative care; person-centred care in care homes; and the development of nursing and multidisciplinary workforces. She is deeply involved in creating models for safe ICU nursing care and fostering research culture across care settings.
Her recent publications highlight a strong focus on qualitative and mixed-methods studies exploring barriers to palliative care, person-centred care in care homes, and research implementation in long-term care. These works often involve collaboration with healthcare professionals and stakeholders across the South West of England.
- Member, NIHR Research for Patient Benefit SW Committee (2018–present)
- Member, NIHR RfPB Nursing and Midwifery Specialist Panel (2023)
- Member, NHIR/HEE SW Review Panel (2020–present)
- Editorial Board Member, European Journal of Cancer Care
- Regular reviewer for Cancer Nursing, EJON, EJCC, and others
Susie Pearce supervises numerous doctoral students, particularly health and social care professionals pursuing part-time PhDs. Several of her supervisees have received TMRF Fellowship Awards, reflecting the quality and impact of her mentorship. She leads initiatives to develop a skilled research workforce across the South West region and contributes to national research strategy through her committee roles.
She is actively involved in practice-based research, innovation, and workforce development, particularly in collaboration with Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust. Her work supports strategic nursing development and academic-practice integration.
