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
Apr
16
Searching and Review Clinic
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21
PPI Advice Clinic - POSTPONED
South Cloisters, St Luke's Campus, University of Exeter
Patient and Public Involvement Advice Clinics Held every month 30
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News
Understanding research priorities for young people with long term health conditions
10 March 2020
A collaboration between researchers has resulted in a clearer
understanding of how to address the...
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PenARC welcomes new PhD students
18 February 2020
Our PhD studentships are linked to PenARC project and priority
areas and are an important...
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Groundbreaking role for operational research in NHS decision-making
12 February 2020
A pioneering collaboration between PenARC and University Hospitals
Plymouth NHS Trust (UHP) has led to...
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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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