Professor Camille Cronin
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Email
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Telephone
+44 (0) 1702 328277
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Location
GB.2.60, Southend Campus
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Academic support hours
HS517 Degree Nurse Apprenticeships
Profile
Biography
Camille Cronin is Professor of Nursing in the School of Health and Social Care. Camille has a clinical background in adult nursing; with experience in clinical practice, clinical and academic research, healthcare management, further education and higher education. Camille is a dynamic and innovative educator and researcher having held various posts in the School and teaching roles across programmes in foundation, undergraduate, postgraduate and research supervision for professional and doctoral students. Camille’s doctorate used case study research to examine learning in the workplace and this has underpinned much of her dedication to the healthcare workforce, adult learners and the development of apprenticeships in healthcare. Camille's coaching and leadership skills have been developed through her current role. She has been a Dementia Friend and member of the Southend Dementia Action Alliance. She is a member of the International Dementia and Culture Collaborative (IDCC). Camille has practised as a General Practice Nurse and participated in the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccination programme. Her research interests include using a range of research methodologies with emphasis on qualitative approaches, working collaboratively and making research accessible to all. Other interests include lifelong learning, education and pedagogy, workplace learning, workforce issues related to skill mix and recruitment and retention, dementia and culture, oral health and supporting learning in the workplace. Camille is co-leading an international group of nurse researchers looking at menopause in the workplace involving universities from Finland, Australia, New Zealand, USA and Denmark. The group Digital Therapeutics for Menopause has a newsletter and site at @digitaltherapeutics4menopause and also found in the Digital Mental Health Research Group: https://www.newcastle.edu.au/research/centre/digital-mental-health/digital-health-interventions. Camille is also leading on a project team on Fundamentals in Care with a focus on dementia in partnership with ESNEFT. This is an exciting clinical piece of work undertaking a participatory approach to research in practice and engaging our local stakeholders. Current projects include person-centred learning framework, digital interventions in women’s health, nursing students learning experiences and fundamentals in dementia care.
Qualifications
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PhD Nursing Studies University of Essex,
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MEd Lifelong Learning Open University,
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MSc Nursing Buckinghamshire New University,
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BSc Nursing Buckinghamshire New University,
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DipHE Adult Nursing University of Essex,
Appointments
University of Essex
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Professor in Nursing, School of Health & Social Care, University of Essex (4/10/2021 - present)
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Director of Research, University of Essex (1/9/2020 - present)
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Senior Lecturer, University of Essex (1/1/2016 - 3/10/2021)
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Lecturer, University of Essex (1/1/2006 - 1/1/2015)
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Teaching Fellow, University of Essex (1/1/2005 - 1/1/2006)
Other academic
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External Examiner, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Keele (1/9/2020 - present)
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Workplace Coach, University of Essex (1/1/2017 - present)
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Academic Member, International Dementia Cultural Collaboration (1/1/2016 - present)
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External Examiner, University of Central Lancashire (1/1/2016 - 7/1/2019)
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Nurse Leader, Phi Mu Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International (6/1/2023 - present)
Research and professional activities
Research interests
Menopause in the workplace
Understanding the discomfort and how this is constructed in the workplace.
Dementia - Fundamentals in Care
Dementia - Fundamentals in Care a project with ESNEFT
Education for Nurses and AHPs
Learning in the healthcare landscape and being a reflexive practitioner
Current research
Dementia - Fundamentals in Care
Dementia - Fundamentals in Care a project with ESNEFT
Teaching and supervision
Current teaching responsibilities
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The Therapeutic Practitioner (HS189)
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Service Improvement Project (HS195)
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The Therapeutic Practitioner (HS245)
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Service Improvement Project (HS246)
Current supervision
Previous supervision
Degree type: Professional Doctorate
Awarded date: 15/9/2023
Degree subject: Health Studies
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 27/1/2021
Publications
Journal articles (35)
Cronin, C., (2024). Embracing a digital mindset: navigating the landscape of digital health and AI. Journal of Research in Nursing. 29 (2), 93-96
Cronin, C., (2024). Exploring the application and significance of case study research in nursing. Nurse Researcher. 32 (2)
Marrow, RK., Cronin, C., Ashby, V., Currid, T. and Alexander, M., (2024). A Patient and Public Engagement Project to Inform Dementia Care in a UK Hospital Trust. Health Expectations. 27 (5), e70024-
Asiamah, N., Cronin, C., Abbott, JE. and Smith, S., (2024). Interactions of depression, anxiety, and sleep quality with menopausal symptoms on job satisfaction among middle‑aged health workers in England: a STROBE‑based analysis. Human Resources for Health. 24 (1), 64-
Asiamah, N., Aladenola, OB., Cronin, C., Sepp, L. and O’Callaghan, K., (2024). Effects of physical activity on menopausal symptoms, psychosomatic factors and well-being among working women in England: A path analysis. Women's Health. 20 (1), 1-11
Cronin, C., Bidwell, G., Carey, J., Donevant, S., Hughes, K-A., Kaunonen, M., Marcussen, J. and Wilson, R., (2023). Exploring digital interventions to facilitate coping and discomfort for nurses experiencing the menopause in the workplace: An international qualitative study. Journal of Advanced Nursing. 00 (10), 3760-3775
Cronin, C., Abbott, J., Asiamah, N. and Smyth, S., (2023). Menopause at work—An organisation-based case study. Nursing Open. 11 (1)
Cronin, C., (2022). Commentary: Adopting mobile health applications by nurses: a scoping review. Journal of Research in Nursing. 27 (5), 492-493
Cronin, C., (2022). Special Collection Editorial: The digital movement in nursing. Journal of Research in Nursing. 27 (5), 411-420
Cronin, C. and Ojo, O., (2021). Nursing students’ experiences of, and socialisation in, dementia care in the acute hospital.. Nursing Older People. 33 (4), 27-33
O'Shea, L. and Cronin, C., (2021). Delivering the annual immunisation update to primary care staff via live online learning. Primary Health Care. 31 (6), 19-24
Cronin, C., Hungerford, C. and Wilson, RL., (2020). Using Digital Health Technologies to Manage the Psychosocial Symptoms of Menopause in the Workplace: A Narrative Literature Review. Issues in Mental Health Nursing. 42 (6), 541-548
Ojo, O., Brooke, J. and Cronin, C., (2020). The Development and Evaluation of an Analytical Framework to Explore Student Nurses' Cultural Beliefs of Dementia.. The Journal of Nursing Research : JNR. 28 (2), 81-81
Cronin, C., (2020). Commentary: Singing as a health-promoting activity in elderly care: a qualitative, longitudinal study in Norway. Journal of Research in Nursing. 25 (5), 419-420
Cronin, C. and Hawthorne, C., (2019). ‘Poetry in motion’ a place in the classroom: Using poetry to develop writing confidence and reflective skills. Nurse Education Today. 76, 73-77
Cronin, C. and Hawthorne, C., (2019). Developing academic literacy: A team-teaching approach between the School of Health and Human Sciences and the Talent Development Centre.. Proceedings of the 2017 BALEAP Conference: Addressing the state of the union: Working together = learning together.
Cronin, C., (2019). Commentary: Family experiences as a caregiver for patients with Parkinson’s disease: a qualitative study. Journal of Research in Nursing. 24 (5), 328-329
Brooke, J., Cronin, C., Stiell, M., Ojo, O., Belcina, MT., Smajlović, SK. and Slark, J., (2019). Nursing students' cultural beliefs and understanding of dementia: A phenomenological study across three continents. Nurse Education Today. 77, 6-11
Cronin, C. and Brooke, J., (2019). Using the Relating to Older People Evaluation tool to measure ageism in higher education. Nursing Older People. 31 (3), 29-38
Cronin, C. and Brooke, J., (2019). Using the Relating to Older People Evaluation tool to measure ageism in higher education. . Nursing older people
Cronin, C. and Purcell, P., (2018). Working with patients and the public to develop dementia friendly oral health tools. Annual Clinical Journal of Dental Health (7), 16-21
Cronin, C., (2017). Understanding the needs of women with adenomyosis through social media. Journal Nursing and Women’s Health
Cronin, C., (2015). Making a difference through research. Nurse Researcher. 23 (1), 45-45
Cronin, C., (2014). Using case study research as a rigorous form of inquiry. Nurse Researcher. 21 (5), 19-27
Cronin, C., (2014). Workplace learning – a healthcare perspective. Education + Training. 56 (4), 329-342
Cronin, C., (2007). Keeping cool. Emergency Nurse. 15 (4), 7-7
Cronin, C., (2007). Achieving full potential. Emergency Nurse. 15 (3), 8-9
Cronin, G. and Cronin, C., (2006). Why does A&E attract newly qualified registered nurses?. Accident and Emergency Nursing. 14 (2), 71-77
Cronin, C., (2003). First‐time mothers – identifying their needs, perceptions and experiences. Journal of Clinical Nursing. 12 (2), 260-267
Cronin, C. and McCarthy, G., (2003). First-time mothers - identifying their needs, perceptions and experiences. (vol 12, pg 260, 2003). JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING. 12 (5), 790-790
(2003). Corrigendum. Journal of Clinical Nursing. 12 (5), 790-790
Hart, DJ., Cronin, C., Daniels, M., Worthy, T., Doyle, DV. and Spector, TD., (2002). The relationship of bone density and fracture to incident and progressive radiographic osteoarthritis of the knee: The Chingford study. Arthritis & Rheumatism. 46 (1), 92-99
Cronin, C., (2001). How do nurses deal with their emotions on a burn unit? Hermeneutic inquiry. International Journal of Nursing Practice. 7 (5), 342-348
Cronin, C., (2001). How do nurses deal with their emotions on a burn unit? A hermeneutic inquiry. Journal of Clinical Nursing. 10 (2), 301-302
DAVIES, J., (1991). Keeping cool. Nature. 351 (6329), 685-685
Book chapters (1)
Cronin, C., (2017). Case Study Research : A Methodology for Nursing. In: Nursing Research Using Case Studies. Editors: De Chesnay, M., . Springer Publishing Company. 978-0-8261-3192-8
Conferences (8)
Cronin, C. and Wilson, R., Explore, Build and Connect”: A person-centred learning framework for nursing and mental health topics within the flipped classroom.
Cronin, C., Bidwell, G., Carey, J., Donevant, S., Hughes, K-A., Kaunonen, M., Marcussen, J. and Wilson, R., Menopause in the nursing workplace: an international collaborative project. Preliminary Findings
Cronin, C., Wilson, R. and Hungerford, C., Digital therapeutics to support women in menopause: A narrative review.
Okolo, I. and Cronin, C., Pre-registrant nurses’ experiences of the extended placement during the COVID-19 pandemic
Cronin, C. and Okolo, I., https://www.rcn.org.uk/professional-development/research-and-innovation/research-events
Wilson, R., Cronin, C., Donevant, S., Hughes, K-A., Kaunonen, M. and Marcussen, J., (2023). Digital health proof of concept and prototype: Tailored response to supporting women nurses during menopause
Cronin, C. and Purcell, P., (2016). Wives perspectives of managing mouth care at home.
Hart, DJ., Daniels, M., Cronin, C., Worthy, T., Doyle, DV. and Spector, TD., (2001). A longitudinal study of the relationship of fracture and incident and progressive knee osteoarthritis: the Chingford study
Reports and Papers (3)
Cronin, C., Currid, T., Marrow, R. and Ashby, V., (2023). DemFoCAS Interim Phase 1 Report
Cronin, C., Abbott, J., Asiamah, N. and Smyth, S., (2022). Menopause in the workplace - an organisation-based case study
Abdel-Jawadova, J., Asiamah, N., Cronin, C. and Boydell, V., (2022). A Rapid Review on the Success Factors for Mobilising Personalised Care with Frail Older Adults
Media (4)
Cronin, C., October is menopause awareness month. Image
Cronin, C., The Menopause: Talk, Track, Treat. Image
Cronin, C., Menopause in the workplace. Video
Cronin, C., Pandemic Times. Image
Grants and funding
2024
Menopause in the Workplace Presentation
Havens Hospices
2021
Mid and South East Health Care Partnership - Systematic Review
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
2020
To explore how nurses manage menopause in the workplace and investigate digital health solutions to facilitate coping and alleviate discomfort
Burdett Trust for Nursing
To explore how nurses manage menopause in the workplace and investigate digital health solutions to facilitate coping and alleviate discomfort
Burdett Trust for Nursing
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