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.Planning and providing acute stroke care in England: the effect of planning footprint sizeA framework to accelerate simulation studies of hyperacute stroke systemsA framework to accelerate simulation studies of hyperacute stroke systemsUpcoming Events
Jan
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News
Could physical activity help minimise drug and alcohol use?
17 December 2020
Figures and surveys have shown that high-risk alcohol consumption
increased during lockdown periods, while exercise...
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£300,000 from NIHR to investigate the views of older adults on strategies to improve recovery from planned surgery
10 December 2020
A team of researchers from across the University of Exeter Medical
School, Royal Devon &...
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'Why physical activity matters more than ever'
01 December 2020
Professor of Health Service Research, Adrian Taylor, discusses
motivation, exercise schemes, and the future impact on...
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Research Projects
Police Service Modelling Associates (PSMA) Programme
Theme: ARC - Methods for Research & Improvement
The PSMA Programme is a pilot programme which supports analytical
staff working in policing to...
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Remote-by-Default Care in the COVID-19 Pandemic
Theme: ARC - Public Health
A research project to investigate how to ensure the delivery of
effective care accessed remotely...
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