The School of Nursing and Advance Practice is committed to delivering high quality evidence base research which has a positive impact on both the local population and wider health community. The research is split into a number of themes and these include Liverpool Centre for Cardiovascular Research, Palliative and Supportive Care, Supporting Professional Practice, Promoting Physical, Mental and Social Well Being and Evidence Based Learning and teaching. Currently, 68% of our health-related research is considered world leading or internationally excellent according to the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF). Our breadth of expertise in the health and social care field means we have a good understanding of organisational, professional, practitioner and service user needs across the sector.
A digital legacy is the footprint created through the creation of online content. With growing adoption and usage of personal technology across all age groups (Office for National Statistics, 2020), the issues associated with the footprint left behind after death has become increasingly pertinent. Around 92.3% public have not made any social media or digital will outlining what they would like to happen to their social media accounts following their death (Norris, 2020). In a survey of 210 palliative health care professionals, 96% had not asked their patients about their digital legacy (Coop et al 2019). For the bereaved, digital legacy can provide an important connection to the deceased person keeping their memory alive (Norris, 2020). However, little evidence is available to support best practice in this contemporary and growing issue.
The student will be expected to follow this proposed timeline Year 1 – Writing Study Protocol, Scoping review (with a view to publishing a paper), Ethics Application, IRAS Year 2 –Recruitment, Data Collection, Data Analysis Year 3 – Writing up Thesis and Dissemination of Findings.
The PhD supervisors will support the student in accessing relevant regional and national networks and partnerships, and the student will also be strongly encouraged to explore opportunities across the palliative care networks both locally, nationally and internationally.
Supervision:
Director of Studies:
Dr Karen Higginbotham, Senior Lecturer Adult Nursing. https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/staff-profiles/faculty-of-health/nursing-and-allied-health/karen-higginbotham
Co -Supervisors
Professor Mari Lloyd Williams –Professor and Hospice Consultant Liverpool & Marie Curie Hospice, Lead for the Palliative and Supportive Care Theme, School of Nursing and Advance Practice. https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/staff-profiles/faculty-of-health/nursing-and-allied-health/mari-lloyd-williams
Dr Julie Ann Hayes - Senior Lecturer, PGR Co-ordinator School of Nursing and Advance Practice. https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/staff-profiles/faculty-of-health/nursing-and-allied-health/julie-ann-hayes
Dr Christina Vasilica- Reader in Digital Health, Head of Digital Engagement, University of Salford. https://www.salford.ac.uk/our-staff/christina-vasilica
To find out more about studying for a PhD at LJMU then please visit https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/research/current-research-opportunities-find-a-phd
We are seeking a highly motivated student, who is interested in the subject of ‘digital legacy’ and is passionate about improving outcomes for people at the end of life. The successful candidate will need to have excellent academic abilities, but just as importantly, personal skills that are conducive to accessing and conducting research with people at the end of life, health care professionals and decision makers, and other academics (all with the support of the supervisory team).
Applicants must hold a first or upper-second class undergraduate, or a Master’s degree. Relevant professional experience will also be taken into consideration.
The successful applicant should have a general understanding of quantitative and qualitative methods, but research and personal skills development is part of the PhD. An excellent standard of verbal and written English is essential as the successful student will be expected to publish from their PhD studies, contribute to relevant publications from the supervisory team as a co-author, and work towards presenting their findings in relevant fora.
You are encouraged to contact the Director of Studies, Dr Karen Higginbotham [Email Address Removed] for a brief informal discussion about the PhD before applying.
To apply:
Please submit by email your CV and a cover letter explaining your interests and skills relating to this opportunity to Dr Karen Higginbotham [Email Address Removed]
The closing date for applications is 17:00 07/04/2023
We are expecting to hold interviews in the weeks commencing 17th or 24th April, with a decision made very shortly afterwards.
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