Dr Jeffrey Hanna

Overview

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 Family-centred Cancer Care for details of completed projects and resources as part of this ongoing programme of work.

Current research projects

Family-centred cancer care

End of life education (fccceoled): planning, adapation, testing and evaluation of a theory-driven and evidence-based eLearning resource for health and social care professionals, equipping them with the skills and strategies on how best to support families when an adult with significant caregiving responsibilities for children (<18) is at end of life with cancer.

The eLearning resource can be accessed by registering a free account on fccceoled.com

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.

Research Opportunities