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Personal profile
Research Interests
My research primarily focuses on the area of psychosocial oncology. My research aims to understanding the health, wellbeing and service needs of both cancer patients and their primary caregivers. Through qualitatative a quantitative methods I aim to understand the psychosocial implications of cancer and how this knowledge can be used to prevent late effects of treatment and how we can best treat and support those affected by cancer.
Research Statement
I graduated from Queens University Belfast in 2006 with a BSc Psychology and later in 2010 with a PhD in Epidemiology and Public Health. I enrolled in MSc in Health Psychology at the University of Ulster in 2013. On completion of my PhD , I obtained a Cochrane Fellowship to undertake a Cochrane review ‘ Psychosocial interventions for informal caregivers of people living with cancer’. This has lead to a programme of work in partnership with CPH, CCRCB and HSCT's examining the development of support packages for caregivers.
In 2010 I became the project co-ordinator of a Macmillan commissioned study examining the health and wellbeing of cancer survivors and their primary caregivers. This study provided understanding of the health wellbeing, health service utilisation and treatment effects following cancer and provided the catalyst for the transformation in cancer follow up in Northern Ireland. I have conducted a number of research studies within the cancer field including a needs assessment of colorectal cancer survivor in Northern Ireland, testing novel methodologies in cancer survivorship and examining late effects post treatment.
I also have a particular intereest in how cancer affects marginalised groups specifically LGBT populations and people with serious mental illness .
Current Graduate Supervision
I currently supervise a number of PhDs :
Exploring the issues faced by individuals affected by serious mental illness and cancer.
The development of a psychosocial intervention for cancer caregivers.
Understanding breast health awareness in Saudi Arabia.
The psychosocial implications of living with a pre-malignant disease (MGUS).
Sickle Cell Anemia in Cabinda. A prospective study evaluating life long effects on Childrens Quality of Life.
Current Funded Research Projects
Leadership roles:
I am post-doctoral advisor and the equality and diversity officer within the School of Nursing and Midwifery.
Teaching
I am responsible for teaching Health and Wellbeing to undergraduate Nurses. I lecture Psychology and its application to nursing practice including ; understanding patient thoughts and behaviour, understanding health behaviours and techniques to change, public health and nursing, smoking cessation and social psychology and health.
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):
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R1614NUR: Supporting Dementia Carers - Vietnam
Carter, G., Mitchell, G., Monaghan, C., Parsons, C. & Santin, O.
12/01/2022 → …
Project: Research
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R2298NUR: Evaluation of Children's Hospice Services
Santin, O., Galway, K., McConnell, T. & McLaughlin, D.
12/05/2016 → …
Project: Research
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R1117NUR: Strengthening partnerships in psychosocial research across Vietnam
15/10/2019 → 31/12/2020
Project: Research
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R1861NUR: Adaption of digital social prescribing for suicide bereavement
Galway, K., Best, P. & Santin, O.
22/02/2018 → 31/08/2018
Project: Research
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R1857CPH: Documenting how the arts and storytelling can save lives: The Viet Nam Breast Cancer project
Lohfeld, L., Anderson, L., Brazil, K., Murphy, P., Santin, O. & Schroeder, F.
22/01/2018 → 30/06/2020
Project: Research
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Information needs of informal caregivers in caring and rehabilitation for dioxin victims in Vietnam
Ho Thi, H., Bui, C. L., Santin, O., Nguyen, H. T., Nguyen, H. L. T., Do, H. C., Nghi, T. N., Nguyen, A. M., Tuyet Hanh, T. T., Carter, G., Thu Bui, H. T. & Hoang, M. V., 19 Jan 2023, (Accepted) In: BMC Public Health.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Evaluation of human papillomavirus (HPV) knowledge among healthcare professionals: A study of conference attendees in Angola
Ikiroma, A., Santin, O., Camanda, J., Chocolate, F., Pelinganga, O., Jordao, H., Tommasino, M., Lohfeld, L. & Anderson, L., 18 Jul 2022, (Early online date) In: Global Public Health.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Interventions supporting the psychosocial health and wellbeing of informal caregivers of people with dementia in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs): A systematic review
Cook, L., Ho Thi, H., Santin, O., Parsons, C., Mitchell, G., Monaghan, C. & Carter, G., 09 Jun 2022.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
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Supporting someone with cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic: A mixed methods analysis of cancer carer's health, Quality of Life and need for support
Santin, O., McMullan, J., Jenkins, C., Anderson, L. A. & McShane, C. M., 04 Mar 2022, (Early online date) In: Health and Social Care in the Community.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The needs, challenges, and burden experienced by informal caregivers in Uganda: a scoping review
Komuhangi, A., Jenkins, C., Nakaggwa, F., Agaba, P., Githinji, F., Ewuzie, A., Apio, J., Kawooya Namwanje, A., Santin, O., MacDonald, M., McShane, C. M., Misinde, C., Montgomery, L. & Clarke Nanyonga, R., 10 Jan 2022, In: Discover Social Science and Health. 2, 1.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile67 Downloads (Pure)
Prizes
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Runner up Vice Chancellors Research Impact Prize
Santin, Olinda (Recipient), 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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The best oral presentation - PhD student
Al Naamani, Z. (Recipient), Noble, Helen (Recipient), Santin, Olinda (Recipient) & Gormley, Kevin (Recipient), 09 Dec 2019
Prize: Other distinction
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Vice Chancellor Research Impact Prize
Santin, Olinda (Recipient), Dec 2020
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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Dufferin Palliative Lecture: Palliative Care : What actually is it?
Olinda Santin (Organiser)
16 Sep 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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Global Health Learning Set: Developing Cancer Services from to Belfast to Hanoi
Olinda Santin (Invited speaker)
15 Sep 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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Barrett's Oesophagus PPI Event
Olinda Santin (Chair)
31 Aug 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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PPI Event : Developing supports for cancer carers post covid-19
Olinda Santin (Organiser)
18 Aug 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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Understanding the needs of families affected by cancer post COVID
Olinda Santin (Organiser)
07 Jul 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
Press / Media
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Cancer Caring Coping
Olinda Santin, Gillian Prue, Minchen Liu & Margaret McManus
01/02/2022
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
Impact
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Adapting digital social prescribing for suicide bereavement support
Karen Galway (Participant), Sharon Mallon (Participant), Paul Best (Participant) & Olinda Santin (Participant)
Impact: Public Policy Impact