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Zana Bayley is a Researcher affiliated with the University of Hull, specifically in the School of Psychology and Social Work within the Faculty of Health Sciences. She holds a MEd and PhD from the Open University. Her work focuses on qualitative research in healthcare contexts, particularly in palliative care, equity of healthcare access, and training for healthcare staff. She has contributed to studies on hospice care perceptions, deprescribing practices in palliative care, and the needs of homecare workers in end-of-life care settings.
Her research interests emphasize improving healthcare equity, optimizing end-of-life care delivery, and supporting healthcare professionals through evidence-based practices. Key projects include exploring how geographic and social factors influence hospice access, analyzing healthcare professionals' approaches to deprescribing decisions, and addressing challenges faced by homecare workers in palliative care roles.
Bayley’s recent publications (2022–2024) highlight her focus on qualitative methodologies to understand healthcare systems’ gaps and practitioners’ perspectives. She collaborates with groups like the Wolfson Palliative Care Research Group and contributes to interdisciplinary teams addressing complex healthcare challenges.
