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Dr. Wendy Cousins is a Lecturer in the School of Nursing and Paramedic Science at Ulster University, affiliated with the Institute of Nursing and Health Research. Her work focuses on healthcare access, disability health, and inclusive education, particularly for individuals with intellectual disabilities. She is based at the Belfast campus in Room BC-04-156.
Her research spans intellectual disability health, mental health promotion, gerontology, and healthcare policy. Notable areas include intergenerational care for elderly populations, health equity for individuals with disabilities, and inclusive post-secondary education. She has also explored palliative care communication and chronic illness management.
Dr. Cousins has published widely on barriers to healthy lifestyle promotion for people with intellectual disabilities, institutional policy analysis, and qualitative research methods. Her work emphasizes participatory approaches and empowerment strategies for marginalized groups.
Though no awards are explicitly listed, her extensive research portfolio reflects sustained contributions to healthcare equity and disability studies.
Her advising and grant activities are not detailed in the provided texts, but her research collaborations with organizations like the Institute of Nursing and Health Research suggest active engagement in interdisciplinary projects.
She is actively involved in the Institute of Nursing and Health Research, contributing to its mission of advancing nursing practice and health research through innovative approaches.
