Simon Palfreyman, RN, MSc, PhD

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)

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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

  

  

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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)

NURS 211 - Statistics and Knowledge Management

An introduction to reading, understanding and interpreting commonly used statistics in published health sciences research. The course provides a hands-on approach to understanding measurement, sampling, and statistical analysis techniques commonly used in health care research. It introduces the concepts of information literacy, health data and big data in electronic datasets and the statistical techniques used to interpret these data in meaningful ways. Credit may be obtained for only one of NURS 211 or 341.

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NURS 330 - Foundations for Success in Nursing

The course explores the foundations of professional nursing, relational practice and therapeutic communication. It fosters resilience and explores strategies for self-management and growth. This course focuses on foundations for preparation for patient care and clinical nursing practice. Note: Available only to nursing students in the After Degree/After Degree Honors Program.

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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.

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NURS 425 - Nursing Leadership in a Focus Area

This leadership experience provides opportunity to consolidate prior learning and develop confidence and competence as students prepare to transition to the role of the Registered Nurse. The focus is on collaboration with interprofessional teams, systems thinking, and healthcare system change. Students evaluate the influence of evidence, policy and legislation on decision-making in complex health systems using a relational practice lens. Students demonstrate and enhance their own relational capacity as leaders and innovators for 21st Century Canadian healthcare. Fieldwork hours listed are the total number of hours and will be offered over 12 weeks. Prerequisites: All courses in the program except NURS 422, INT D 420 and NURS 485. Corequisite: NURS 422 and INT D 420.

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NURS 425A - Nursing Leadership in a Focus Area

This leadership experience provides opportunity to consolidate prior learning and develop confidence and competence as students prepare to transition to the role of the Registered Nurse. The focus is on collaboration with interprofessional teams, systems thinking, and healthcare system change. Students evaluate the influence of evidence, policy and legislation on decision-making in complex health systems using a relational practice lens. Students demonstrate and enhance their own relational capacity as leaders and innovators for 21st Century Canadian healthcare. Fieldwork hours listed are the total number of hours and will be offered over 12 weeks. Prerequisites: All courses in the program except NURS 422, INT D 420 and NURS 485. Corequisite: NURS 422 and INT D 420.

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NURS 425B - Nursing Leadership in a Focus Area

This leadership experience provides opportunity to consolidate prior learning and develop confidence and competence as students prepare to transition to the role of the Registered Nurse. The focus is on collaboration with interprofessional teams, systems thinking, and healthcare system change. Students evaluate the influence of evidence, policy and legislation on decision-making in complex health systems using a relational practice lens. Students demonstrate and enhance their own relational capacity as leaders and innovators for 21st Century Canadian healthcare. Fieldwork hours listed are the total number of hours and will be offered over 12 weeks. Prerequisites: All courses in the program except NURS 422, INT D 420 and NURS 485. Corequisite: NURS 422 and INT D 420.

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Browse more courses taught by Simon Palfreyman

Clegg R, Palfreyman SJ

British Journal of Nursing. 23 (22):S4-18

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Palfreyman SJ, Stone PW

International Journal of Nursing Studies. 52 (3):769-88

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Palfreyman S, Mulhern

Health and Quality of Life Outcomes. 13 (117)

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Palfreyman SJ

Nursing Older People. 23 (1):31-36

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Stevens K, Palfreyman Sj

Value in Health. 5 (8):991-8