Staff Profile
Kerry Pearn
Associate Research Fellow
I joined PenCLAHRC in September 2014 to work within PenCHORD as an Operational Researcher. My key role is to apply mathematical optimisation techniques to improve the efficiency and quality of healthcare systems. I am currently investigating how different configurations of hospitals within the south west region, which offer Emergency and Urgent Care, have an impact on the region's patients. Prior to joining PenCLAHRC, I gained a Mathematics and Sports Science BSc degree from Birmingham University and pursued my enjoyment of Operational Research at Silsoe Research Institute and Cranfield University, applying mathematical modelling techniques to optimise agricultural systems.
Contact by phone
01392 726086
Employed by
University of Exeter
Areas of expertise
Operational Research
Projects
PenCHORD - STEMI: Appropriate treatment for ST-elevation heart attacks
PenCHORD - Cornwall acute and community stroke bed capacity modelling PenCHORD - Torbay and South Devon stroke care SW AHSN/PenCHORD project - Achieving step change in the emergency stroke pathway across the South West peninsula PenCHORD - Mapping and reconfiguration of hyperacute stroke services in Wales PenCHORD - SCN urgent care review: Modelling provision for stroke and cardiac services in the South West regionPublications
Feasibility of a hyper-acute stroke unit model of care across England: a modelling analysis
Maximising access to thrombectomy services for stroke in England: A modelling studyCan clinical audits be enhanced by pathway simulation and machine learning? An example from the acute stroke pathway.A framework to accelerate simulation studies of hyperacute stroke systemsA framework to accelerate simulation studies of hyperacute stroke systemsUpcoming Events
Jun
02
Searching and Review Clinic
Online appointments via Microsoft Teams
COVID-19 update: As a result of the pandemic, all PenARC staff are
currently working remotely. While...
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Jun
09
PPI Advice Clinic
South Cloisters, St Luke's Campus, University of Exeter
Patient and Public Involvement Advice Clinics Held every month 30
minutes between 12pm-1pm Whatever your query, from finding...
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News
Research collaboration leads “rapid response” data analysis to aid NHS during COVID-19 epidemic
29 April 2020
A collaboration between PenARC and University of Exeter
Researchers and the NHS has developed a crucial new
tool...
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COVID-19 Update Newsletter available now
28 April 2020
Our latest newsletter, with news of how we are responding to
the Covid-19 crisis, plus an invitation...
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Five tips from project to support people with dementia and carers in COVID-19 lockdown
27 April 2020
Five tips from project to support people with dementia and carers
in COVID-19 lockdown New...
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Research Projects
Understanding research priorities for young people with long term health conditions
Theme: ARC - Complex Care
A project to identify and describe, through patient and public
involvement activities, the research needs of...
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Getting Up Following a Fall
Theme: ARC - Complex Care
Although there is evidence that falls can be prevented, little
attention has been paid to...
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