Suzanne Hagen

Suzanne Hagen is a Professor in Nursing and holds a personal Chair at Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU), where she is Deputy Director (GCU) of the NMAHP Research Unit. She also serves as an adjunct assistant professor at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Nursing. Her research focuses on pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, and the methodology of complex interventions, including randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and systematic reviews. Hagen obtained her PhD from GCU in 2006 and has led over 19 research projects, including studies on pessary care for prolapse and pelvic floor muscle training. She has authored/co-authored 143 publications, with a recent focus on self-management strategies for pelvic organ prolapse and cost-effectiveness analyses of clinical interventions. Key honors include Chartered Statistician status (1997) and her role as a statistical editor for the Cochrane Incontinence Review Group.

Education:

• BSc (Hons) Mathematical Sciences, Paisley University (1988)
• MSc by Research, University of Aberdeen (1993)
• PhD, Glasgow Caledonian University (2006)

Research Interests: Pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, clinical trial design, health outcomes measurement, and conservative interventions. Her work emphasizes improving patient-centered care through evidence-based practices.

Recent Article Trends: Her recent publications highlight advancements in self-management techniques for pelvic organ prolapse, cost-effectiveness of pessary care, and qualitative insights into patient experiences with prolapse treatments. Collaborations span global institutions, focusing on women's health and chronic disease management.

Awards & Grants: Over 19 research grants, including a National Institute for Health and Care Research-funded study on pelvic floor muscle training and pessary use. Key awards include her Chartered Statistician status and personal Chair (2009).

Labs/Teams: Leads the Pelvic Health programme within the NMAHP Research Unit at GCU, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on translational research.