Dr Sara Matthews

PhD, EBHC Post Grad Cert, BSc (Hons) Radiography with Therapeutic Practice.

Research Fellow

Oxford School of Nursing and Midwifery

Role

Joint lead researcher for NIHR RfPB study: Co-production of a post chemoradiotherapy treatment self-management and support intervention for patients diagnosed with head and neck cancer (HNC) and their caregivers.

Co-lead: Professor Jo Brett.

Research

Psychosocial experiences and support needs of patients and informal (family and friends) caregivers following head and neck cancer chemoradiotherapy. Coproduction of a supportive intervention aiming to meet these needs.

Projects as Co-investigator

  • Co-production of a post chemoradiotherapy treatment self-management and support intervention for patients diagnosed with head and neck cancer (HNC) and their caregivers. (led by OUH NHS FT)(01/05/2025 - 30/09/2026), funded by: National Institute for Health Research, funded by: National Institute for Health Research

Professional information

Memberships of professional bodies

Therapeutic Radiographer.
Member of the Society of Radiographers.
Member of the British and International Psychosocial Oncology Societies (BPOS and IPOS).