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Joanne Fitzpatrick is a Reader in Older People's Healthcare at King's College London, specializing in gerontological nursing. She holds a BSc (Hons) from Ulster University and a PhD from King's College London, along with a Postgraduate Certificate in Education from the University of Surrey. Her research focuses on health and social care for older people, particularly within the care home sector and the workforce issues surrounding nurses who care for older populations. Joanne is a member of the Editorial Board for the International Journal of Older People Nursing and is the co-editor of the 5th Edition of Redfern’s 'Older People Nursing', released in early 2023. Her interests include evaluating befriending schemes to prevent and manage social isolation and loneliness among older adults and informal caregivers. She is involved in postgraduate research initiatives and potential PhD supervision, encouraging candidates to reach out with CVs and research proposals. Throughout her career, Joanne has contributed to various studies on care challenges faced by elderly individuals, emphasizing the importance of quality care and improved practices within care homes.
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