Simon Palfreyman, RN, MSc, PhD
Contact
Associate Teaching Professor, Faculty of Nursing
- palfreym@ualberta.ca
- Phone
- (780) 492-1073
- Address
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4-271 Edmonton Clinic Health Academy
11405 - 87 Ave NWEdmonton ABT6G 1C9
Overview
About
Degrees
- Postdoctoral Clinical Lecturer (NIHR, UK), Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust/ University of Sheffield (2011-15)
- PhD (Health Services Research), University of Sheffield (2009)
- MSc (Health Services Research and Technology Assessment), University of Sheffield (1999)
- RN, USA (1991)
- RN, UK (1989)
- BSc (Hons) Biology, University of Sussex (1985)
Research
The goal of Dr Palfreyman's research program is to improve the care of those at risk of, or living with, wounds. It focuses on four interrelated and overlapping concepts related to wound care: causes, treatment, impact and, consequence of wounds. His research interests grew out of his clinical experience as a wound care nurse.
The program of research has been informed by the paradigm of patient centred care, which incorporates patient reported outcomes and experience as a means to improve healthcare provision, patient satisfaction and cost-effectiveness.
Areas relevant to Dr Palfreyman's program of research and interests include: mixed methods, literature review, psychometric evaluation, patient reported outcomes (PROs), secondary data analysis, health economics, and the use of simulation in education.
Current Grants:
Principal Investigator
- Palfreyman SJ, Stephen T, King S. The impact of simulation on attitudes and knowledge about pressure injuries in those living with obesity. Teaching, Learning and Simulation Research Grant. ($20000). 2019-2021
- Palfreyman SJ, Futoransky J, Kwok A. The impact of the use of pressure relieving surfaces in a rehabilitation hospital on functional independence and satisfaction for patients at low risk of pressure ulcer development. Clinical Research Grant, Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital. ($10500). 2018-2020
- Palfreyman SJ. Evidence based bariatric skin and wound care. EFF-SAS, Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta. $5000. 2017
Co-Investigator
- Schick-Makaroff K, Klarenbach, S Sawatzky, R, Cohen R, Cuthbertson L, MacRae, J, Palfreyman SJ, Pauly R, Quinn R, Reintjes F, Wu J. Electronic Patient-Reported Outcomes in Clinical Kidney Practice (ePRO Kidney). CIHR, Project Scheme. $555,000. 2016-2019.
- Michaels JA, Campbell B, Brazier JE, Kalenthaler E, Palfreyman SJ, Jones G, Radley S, Shackley P, Tod AM . The design, development, commissioning and evaluation of patient focused vascular services. UK NIHR Programme Grant. £1,800,000. 2013-2019
Teaching
Dr Palfreyman teaches graduate and undergraduate classes including:
- Quantitative Research Methods (N512).
- Foundations of Nursing (N344)
- Introduction to Nursing Practice (N345).
- Statistics and Knowledge Management (N211)
Courses
NURS 344 - Foundations of Nursing II
The focus is on evidence-informed assessment and management of health challenges in both episodic and chronic illness. Aligns with concepts from NURS 416 and NURS 345 intentional clinical learning activities. Note: Available only to nursing students in the After Degree/After Degree Honors Program or RPN-BScN Program. Prerequisite for After Degree/After Degree Honors: NURS 334 (or NURS 303). Corequisites: NURS 345 (or NURS 308) and NURS 416. Students must achieve a minimum grade of C+ in order to progress in the program.