Dr. Katherine Hunt

Associate Professor

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Biography

Katherine Hunt is an Associate Professor at the University of Southampton with a focus on enhancing quality experiences in palliative and end-of-life care. She has dedicated her research to exploring the sources of inequality in access to quality end-of-life care, particularly for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Her active research includes the development and testing of the VOICES-Children questionnaire, aimed at assessing the quality of end-of-life care for children and the experiences of bereaved parents. Katherine has an extensive background in nursing and has spent over ten years teaching health professionals about palliative care, clinical leadership, and research inquiry. Her passion lies in reducing inequalities in palliative care and promoting the needs of marginalized groups. She has also worked on national surveys addressing the palliative care needs of individuals with intellectual disabilities, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Katherine's research not only includes quantitative and qualitative methodologies but also addresses the theoretical aspects of health research, particularly regarding authority and patient-health professional dynamics. She is committed to aiding healthcare providers in translating clinical skills into research skills that inform practice.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Southampton • Southampton, England

Involved in teaching health professionals about palliative and end-of-life care and conducting research in healthcare access.

Courses

e-Research Methods Palliative Care Clinical Leadership