Jane Griffiths
Senior Lecturer
Nursing
University of Manchester
United Kingdom
Biography
I graduated from the Bachelor of Nursing degree at Manchester University in 1988. On graduation I worked as a Sister at Styal Prison and then as a District Nursing Sister in East Cheshire. I completed a PhD at Liverpool University in 1996 entitled An Ethnographic Study of District Nursing Work. After this I worked at Hull University and East Yorkshire as a lecturer and Lead District Nurse. I returned to Manchester University in 1998 where I worked as unit Leader on the District Nursing pathway of the Community Specialist Practitioner degree until 2002. Following this I was seconded for two years to the Macmillan Research Unit. I am now a lecturer on the Bachelor of Nursing degree.
Research Interest
Nursing, Midwifery & Social Work
Publications
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Breaking bad news about transitions to dying: a qualitative exploration of the role of the District Nurse.
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Factors associated with Taiwanese lesbians’ breast healthcare behavior and intentions: qualitative interview findings
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The Influence of Gender Identities on Body Image and Breast Health Among Sexual Minority Women in Taiwan: Implications for Healthcare Practices
