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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 and an MSc in Health Psychology at the University of Ulster in 2016.
My programme of research seeks to understand the psychosocial impact of cancer on both patients and their families. I work in partnership with patients, carers and health care professionals to understand experiences of cancer and cancer services and to co-design effective and feasible solutions . Together we have developed online supports for families affected by cancer in Northern Ireland ( www.cancercaringcoping.com), Austrailia and Vietnam. I have a particular interest in the development of supportive oncology services in low middle income countries.
Teaching
I am responsible for teaching Public Health to undergraduate Nurses. I lecture Psychology and Public Health 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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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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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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R1667SES: IAA: support needs of Ugandan carers of chronic non-communicable disease patients
Montgomery, L., MacDonald, M., McShane, C. & Santin, O.
24/05/2022 → 31/12/2022
Project: Research
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R1614NUR: Supporting Dementia Carers - Vietnam
Carter, G., Mitchell, G., Monaghan, C., Parsons, C. & Santin, O.
12/01/2022 → 31/12/2022
Project: Research
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R3232SES: Tackling the escalating burden of care: A qualitative exploration of the roles, responsibilities and support needs of Ugandan carers, caring for someone with chronic non-communicable disease
Montgomery, L., Jenkins, C., MacDonald, M., McAneney, H., McShane, C. & Santin, O.
14/09/2020 → 30/11/2021
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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Effectiveness of interventions on the psychosocial health and wellbeing of informal caregivers of people with dementia in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs): a systematic review and meta-analysis
Carter, G., Cook, L., Ho Thi, H., Santin, O., Busby, J., Mitchell, G., Monaghan, C. & Parsons, C., 2023, (In preparation) In: The Lancet Global Health.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Information needs of informal caregivers in caring and rehabilitation for dioxin victims in Vietnam
Thi Ho, H., Bui, C. L., Santin, O., Nguyen, H. T., Nguyen, H. L. T., Do, H. C., Ngoc Tran, N., Tuyet Hanh, T. T., Nguyen, A. M., Carter, G., Thu Bui, H. T. & Hoang, M. V., 24 Jul 2023, In: BMC Public Health. 23, 11 p., 1412.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Reflections on qualitative research in global health: The practical complexities of crossing cultures, contexts, and languages
Santin, O., Ho, H. T. & Jenkins, C., 2023, In: Journal of Global Health. 13, 03012.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Using a six-step co-design model to rapidly respond to cancer carers support and information needs during a global pandemic
Santin, O., Liu, M., Kerr, H., Ho Thi, H., Mc Manus, M. & Prue, G., 03 Apr 2023, (Early online date) In: Psycho-oncology. 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Effectiveness of interventions on the psychosocial health and wellbeing of informal caregivers of people with dementia in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs): a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol
Carter, G., Cook, L., Ho Thi, H., Santin, O., Busby, J., Mitchell, G., Monaghan, C. & Parsons, C., 2022, PROSPERO.Research output: Other contribution › Protocol › peer-review
Prizes
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Honorary Professor Hanoi University Of Public Health
Santin, Olinda (Recipient), Dec 2022
Prize: Appointment
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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, Zakariya (Recipient), Noble, Helen (Recipient), Santin, Olinda (Recipient) & Gormley, Kevin (Recipient), 09 Dec 2019
Prize: Other distinction
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Top Cited Article Health and Social Care In Community
Santin, Olinda (Recipient), 2022
Prize: Other distinction
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Activities
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Faculty Health and Wellbeing Day: Caring For Carers
Olinda Santin (Invited speaker)
15 Mar 2023Activity: Talk or presentation types › Public lecture/debate/seminar
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Cancer Caring Coping Around The Globe
Olinda Santin (Advisor)
27 Jan 2023Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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National launch of digital support for families affected by cancer in Vietnam
Olinda Santin (Invited speaker)
22 Dec 2022Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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Launch of digital support for families affected by cancer: Hue Oncology Hospital Vietnam
Olinda Santin (Invited speaker)
21 Dec 2022Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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Supportive Interventions An example in cancer Care
Olinda Santin (Invited speaker)
06 Dec 2022Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
Press/Media
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Breakthrough Cancer Research: Launch of All-Ireland Cancer Network (All CaN) in Oesophageal Cancer
Helen Coleman, Richard Turkington, Brian T Johnson, Dan Middleton, Andrew Kunzmann, Victoria Cairnduff, Ashleigh Hamilton, Damien McManus, Helen Reid, Martin Dempster, Olinda Santin, Stephanie Craig, Deirdre Murray, Anna Gavin, Kathleen Bennett, Christopher Cardwell, Damien Bennett, Jacintha O’Sullivan, Juliette Hussey, Damian McManus & Damien Bennett
04/02/2023 → 05/02/2023
6 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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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