Professor Catriona Kennedy

Paramedic Practice
Master of Research [MRes]

Level Master of Research [MRes]

Student TOM DART

Status Current

Part Time No

Years 2024 - 2028

Project Title Evaluating debriefing as a method of reflective practice by student paramedics during ambulance placements.

Awarding Institution Robert Gordon University

Director of Studies Pamela Kirkpatrick

Second Supervisor Els Freshwater

Additional Supervisor Catriona Kennedy

Level	Master of Research [MRes]
Student	TOM DART
Status	Current
Part Time	No
Years	2024 - 2028
Project Title	Evaluating debriefing as a method of reflective practice by student paramedics during ambulance placements.
Awarding Institution	Robert Gordon University
Director of Studies	Pamela Kirkpatrick
Second Supervisor	Els Freshwater
Additional Supervisor	Catriona Kennedy

MRes
Master of Research [MRes]

Level Master of Research [MRes]

Student FRAN NICE

Status Current

Part Time Yes

Years 2022 - 2028

Project Title Exploring the transition experiences of recently qualified health visitors to understand their support needs and future career aspirations - an interpretative description study.

Awarding Institution Robert Gordon University

Director of Studies Catriona Kennedy

Second Supervisor Emma MacIver

Level	Master of Research [MRes]
Student	FRAN NICE
Status	Current
Part Time	Yes
Years	2022 - 2028
Project Title	Exploring the transition experiences of recently qualified health visitors to understand their support needs and future career aspirations - an interpretative description study.
Awarding Institution	Robert Gordon University
Director of Studies	Catriona Kennedy
Second Supervisor	Emma MacIver

Ageing
Doctor of Philosophy [PhD]

Level Doctor of Philosophy [PhD]

Student JULIA WELLS

Status Complete

Part Time Yes

Years 2016 - 2023

Project Title The experiences of patients aged over sixty five with a functional mental illness in relation to service delivery

Project Description The experiences of patients aged over sixty five with a functional mental illness in relation to service delivery

Awarding Institution Robert Gordon University

Director of Studies Catriona Kennedy

Additional Supervisor Siew Lee

Level	Doctor of Philosophy [PhD]
Student	JULIA WELLS
Status	Complete
Part Time	Yes
Years	2016 - 2023
Project Title	The experiences of patients aged over sixty five with a functional mental illness in relation to service delivery
Project Description	The experiences of patients aged over sixty five with a functional mental illness in relation to service delivery
Awarding Institution	Robert Gordon University
Director of Studies	Catriona Kennedy
Additional Supervisor	Siew Lee

Nursing
Doctor of Philosophy [PhD]

Level Doctor of Philosophy [PhD]

Student Mrs SALLY GALT

Status Current

Part Time No

Years 2019 - 2024

Project Title An exploratory study of the experiences and perspectives of people who required tracheostomy support following a stroke, and those of their kin/friend and professional carers beyond six months survival.

Project Description A tracheostomy is a form of airway support and is a small tube which is surgically inserted into the front of the neck. People who suffer a stroke and are unable to maintain their airway may require a tracheostomy to be inserted to support their airway and/or breathing. At the point of insertion, it is hoped that it will be a temporary requirement, until the persons condition improves and they don't need it anymore, but that is not always guaranteed.
This study aims to explore the experiences and perspectives of people who have required tracheostomy support following a stroke, and those of their kin/friend and professional carers, beyond six months survival.
The hopes, goals or aspirations of all participants are expected to highlight reflective or percieved problems or facilitators of recovery within organisational structures or delivery models of care. More specific needs may also be revealed within the findings ultimately determining what matters to them.
An inductive qualitative approach will be used to examine the lived experiences and perspectives of the stroke participants along with those who support them through three to six case studies.
It is envisaged that the findings of this study will help to inform, aid, tailor and plan future care for a patient group who's needs have not been previously examined.

Awarding Institution Robert Gordon University

Director of Studies Flora Douglas

Second Supervisor Catriona Kennedy

Level	Doctor of Philosophy [PhD]
Student	Mrs SALLY GALT
Status	Current
Part Time	No
Years	2019 - 2024
Project Title	An exploratory study of the experiences and perspectives of people who required tracheostomy support following a stroke, and those of their kin/friend and professional carers beyond six months survival.
Project Description	A tracheostomy is a form of airway support and is a small tube which is surgically inserted into the front of the neck. People who suffer a stroke and are unable to maintain their airway may require a tracheostomy to be inserted to support their airway and/or breathing. At the point of insertion, it is hoped that it will be a temporary requirement, until the persons condition improves and they don't need it anymore, but that is not always guaranteed. This study aims to explore the experiences and perspectives of people who have required tracheostomy support following a stroke, and those of their kin/friend and professional carers, beyond six months survival. The hopes, goals or aspirations of all participants are expected to highlight reflective or percieved problems or facilitators of recovery within organisational structures or delivery models of care. More specific needs may also be revealed within the findings ultimately determining what matters to them. An inductive qualitative approach will be used to examine the lived experiences and perspectives of the stroke participants along with those who support them through three to six case studies. It is envisaged that the findings of this study will help to inform, aid, tailor and plan future care for a patient group who's needs have not been previously examined.
Awarding Institution	Robert Gordon University
Director of Studies	Flora Douglas
Second Supervisor	Catriona Kennedy

Research - Midwifery
Doctor of Philosophy [PhD]

Level Doctor of Philosophy [PhD]

Student Ms Maria Velo Higueras

Status Current

Part Time Yes

Years 2020 - 2027

Project Title A feminist mixed-methods exploration of UK midwives’ attitudes and experiences on freebirth

Project Description Freebirth is the term used to describe a birth that happens intentionally without the attendance of a qualified health care professional, even when free, universal access to midwifery care is provided by public health care services (Feeley 2019). Most empirical research on freebirth have a qualitative focus, describing women’s experiences and motivations to choose this alternative birth choice, mainly in the United States, Australia, Netherlands, United Kingdom or Sweden. Some of these papers report conflicts, fears and tensions perceived by women in their relationship with their midwives However, there is a lack of research exploring the experience of midwives caring for freebirthing women.
This study will explore the attitudes, opinions, feelings and views on freebirth of UK registered midwives currently working in clinical practice.

Awarding Institution Robert Gordon University

Director of Studies Flora Douglas

Second Supervisor Catriona Kennedy

Professor Catriona Kennedy's Supervisions (5)