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鈥檚 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 has also been working locally in partnership with other organisations and Suffolk and North East 糖心Vlog (SNEE) ICB on the Women's Health Hub Insight and Oversight Group which is leading a co-produced and co-design approach to developing women's health services in the area. During Covid Camille took on a senior role in the school as Director of Research and Impact, and served an extended term. 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. After a term of Impact leave, Camille took the school leadership role of Director of Partnerships In January 2025. Current projects include person-centred learning framework, digital interventions, menopause in the workplace and women鈥檚 health, nursing students learning experiences and fundamentals in dementia care.
Qualifications
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PhD Nursing Studies 糖心Vlog,
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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 糖心Vlog,
Appointments
糖心Vlog
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Professor in Nursing, School of Health & Social Care, 糖心Vlog (4/10/2021 - present)
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Director of Research, 糖心Vlog (1/9/2020 - present)
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Senior Lecturer, 糖心Vlog (1/1/2016 - 3/10/2021)
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Lecturer, 糖心Vlog (1/1/2006 - 1/1/2015)
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Teaching Fellow, 糖心Vlog (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, 糖心Vlog (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)
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Fundamentals of Lifesciences (HS183)
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Person-Centred Care 2 (HS187)
Current supervision
Previous supervision
Degree subject: Public Health (Health Visiting)
Degree type: Professional Doctorate
Awarded date: 28/2/2025
Degree subject: Clinical Psychology (D Clin Psych)
Degree type: Professional Doctorate
Awarded date: 10/1/2025
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 (38)
Cronin, C., Donevant, S., Hughes, K., Kaunonen, M., Marcussen, J. and Wilson, R., (2025). Amplifying Women's Voices in Menopause Research: The Importance of Inclusive Perspectives. Health Expectations. 28 (1), e70163-
Cronin, C., Donevant, S., Hughes, K., Kaunonen, M., Marcussen, J. and Wilson, R., (2025). Reply to: Amplifying Women's Voices in Menopause Research: The Importance of Inclusive Perspectives [Letter]. Health Expectations. 28 (1), e70189-
Cronin, C., (2025). Commentary: Virtual reality as an intervention for adult burn patients: an integrative review. Journal of Research in Nursing, 17449871251320611-
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). . Nurse Researcher. 32 (4), 8-15
Asiamah, N., Cronin, C., Abbott, JE. and Smith, S., (2024). . Human Resources for Health. 24 (1), 64-
Asiamah, N., Aladenola, OB., Cronin, C., Sepp, L. and O鈥機allaghan, K., (2024). . Women's Health. 20 (1), 17455057241290370-
Marrow, RK., Cronin, C., Ashby, V., Currid, T. and Alexander, M., (2024). . Health Expectations. 27 (5), e70024-
Cronin, C., Bidwell, G., Carey, J., Donevant, S., Hughes, K-A., Kaunonen, M., Marcussen, J. and Wilson, R., (2023). . Journal of Advanced Nursing. 00 (10), 3760-3775
Cronin, C., Abbott, J., Asiamah, N. and Smyth, S., (2023). . Nursing Open. 11 (1)
Cronin, C., (2022). . 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
O'Shea, L. and Cronin, C., (2021). . Primary Health Care. 31 (6), 19-24
Cronin, C. and Ojo, O., (2021). . Nursing Older People. 33 (4), 27-33
Cronin, C., Hungerford, C. and Wilson, RL., (2020). . Issues in Mental Health Nursing. 42 (6), 541-548
Ojo, O., Brooke, J. and Cronin, C., (2020). . The Journal of Nursing Research : JNR. 28 (2), 81-81
Cronin, C., (2020). . Journal of Research in Nursing. 25 (5), 419-420
Cronin, C. and Hawthorne, C., (2019). . 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). . Journal of Research in Nursing. 24 (5), 328-329
Brooke, J., Cronin, C., Stiell, M., Ojo, O., Belcina, MT., Smajlovi膰, 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). . 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鈥檚 Health
Cronin, C., (2015). Making a difference through research. Nurse Researcher. 23 (1), 45-45
Cronin, C., (2014). . Nurse Researcher. 21 (5), 19-27
Cronin, C., (2014). . 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鈥恡ime mothers 鈥� 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鈥�: 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鈥� 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).
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
2025
Prospective match-funded SHSC studentship costings
Suffolk and North 糖心Vlog Integrated Care Service
Women锟絪 Health in the Workplace for REF 2029 - Impact Leave
糖心Vlog (QR Impact Fund)
2024
Menopause in the Workplace Presentation
Havens Hospices
2021
Mid and South East Health Care Partnership - Systematic Review
Mid and South 糖心Vlog 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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