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
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).