Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
Biography
Current role
My current role is 'Lecturer in Clinical Cancer Nursing', which is a joint clinical-academic role between Ulster University and South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust.
Research profile
My research profile spans across cancer, end of life and bereavement care. I am particularly interested in family-centred cancer care and supporting families when a significant adult caregiver for children (<18) has cancer. Visit ulster.ac.uk/fccc for details of completed projects and resources as part of this ongoing programme of work.
Current research projects
(1) Family-centred cancer care: - ongoing programme of work aimed at supporting families when an adult with significant caregiving responsibilities for dependent children (<18) is at end of life with cancer. Evidence-based and theory-driven educational interventions for health and social care professionals have been developed and evaluated. This includes face-to-face training and an eLearning intervention. Other outputs include co-produced educational video resources and a communication framework. Resources are free to access at ulster.ac.uk/fccc
(2) Suicide ideation in head and neck cancer - novel project exploring the experiences, needs and challenges of patients and carers impacted by head and neck cancer who have thoughts of self-harm or suicide.
PhD researchers (current and completed)
Dr Laura Keaver - Exploring and informing the provision of nutrition advice to patients with cancer and healthcare professionals, with a focus on cancer survivorship. Awarded December 2023.
External activity
- United Kingdom Oncology Nursing Society (UKONS) Champion for Northern Ireland.
- Editorial Advisory Board Member for the journal Palliative Medicine.
- Services Development Committee member for Cancer Fund for Children.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Master, Professional Nursing - Distinction , Queen's University Belfast
1 Sept 2021 → 31 Jul 2023
Award Date: 31 Jul 2023
PhD, Facilitating family support when a parent is at end of life, Ulster University
18 Sept 2017 → 17 Nov 2020
Award Date: 17 Nov 2020
Bachelor, Psychology Hons (1:1), Queen's University Belfast
17 Sept 2012 → 4 Jul 2015
Award Date: 4 Jul 2015
External positions
Registered Nurse (B5), South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust
1 Aug 2023 → …
Research fellow, Queens University Belfast
1 Nov 2021 → 30 Apr 2022
Post-doctoral qualitative researcher, University of Oxford
1 Dec 2020 → 30 Sept 2021
Post-doctoral research assistant, University of Strathclyde
1 Nov 2020 → 31 Oct 2021
Keywords
- RT Nursing
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Mixed-methods evaluation of a face-to-face educational intervention for health and social care professionals to deliver family-centred cancer supportive care when a parent with dependent children is at end of life
Hanna, J. & Semple, C., Jul 2024, In: Psycho-oncology. 33, 7, p. 1-11 12 p., e6374.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Developing and Testing an Elearning Resource for Professionals When a Significant Caregiver for Children Is Dying
Hanna, J., O Neill, C., Sheehan, S., Drury, A., McCance, T. & Semple, C., 9 May 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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When an adult with significant caregiving responsibilities for children is at end-of-life with cancer: A carer's pre-bereavement and post-bereavement experiences.
Hanna, J., Semple, C. & Strutt, L., 2025, Understanding the Grief and Loss Experiences of Carers. Jones, K. & Horne, J. (eds.). Routledge, p. 94-109 16 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Adapting and testing an eLearning resource for professionals to support families when a significant caregiver for children is dying with cancer
O’Neill, C., Hanna, J. R., Sheehan, S., McCance, T., Drury, A. & Semple, C. J., 21 Nov 2024, (Published online) In: BMC Palliative Care. 23, 1, p. 1-12 12 p., 268 (2024).Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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An e-Learning Intervention for Professionals to Promote Family-Centered Cancer Care When a Significant Caregiver for Children Is at End of Life: Mixed Methods Evaluation Study
Semple, C. J., O'Neill, C., Sheehan, S., McCance, T., Drury, A. & Hanna, J. R., 10 Dec 2024, In: Journal of Medical Internet Research. 26, p. 1-16 16 p., e65619.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prizes
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Runner-up of the Nursing Prize at Palliative Care Congress 2024
Hanna, J. (Recipient), 22 Mar 2024
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Bursary to attend and present at Palliative Care Congress 2024
Hanna, J. (Recipient), 23 Nov 2023
Prize
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Activities
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Considering children when an important adult is dying
Hanna, J. (Speaker) & Semple, C. (Speaker)
11 Jul 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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'Talking, Telling, Sharing' framework for family-centred cancer care conversations at end of life
Hanna, J. (Speaker)
13 Jun 2024 → 14 Jun 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Bereaved parents’ experience of adapting to life after the death of a co-parent with cancer who has dependent children
Hanna, J. (Speaker) & Semple, C. (Contributor)
21 May 2024 → 23 May 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Considering children when a significant adult caregiver is dying with cancer
Hanna, J. (Invited speaker)
19 Nov 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Considering children when their important adult is dying
Hanna, J. (Speaker)
6 Jun 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
Press/Media
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Ulster University and Partners launch new resource to support parents in end-of-life care
Semple, C., Hanna, J. & Strutt, L.
13/03/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
Thesis
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Facilitating family support when a parent of dependent children is at end of life
Hanna, J. (Author), Mc Caughan, E. (Supervisor), Semple, C. (Supervisor) & Beck, E. R. (Supervisor), Nov 2020Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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Exploring and informing the provision of nutrition advice to patients with cancer and healthcare professionals, with a focus on cancer survivorship
Keaver, L. (Author), Semple, C. (Supervisor), Hughes, C. (Supervisor), Hanna, J. (Supervisor) & Ryan, L. (Supervisor), Jan 2024Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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