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Biography
Sarah graduated in nursing from Edinburgh University in 1998 and worked as a staff nurse in Medicine for the Elderly and Acute Medicine at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. She also enjoyed a variety of voluntary sector experiences, helping to manage and run services supporting frail older people and specialist day care for those living with dementia.
After completing an MSc by research part time while working as a senior staff nurse in Acute Medicine, she embarked on PhD work, pursuing interests in the nursing care of people living with dementia. Since completing the PhD Sarah has held a teaching post within Nursing Studies and has recently moved to a research post which allows her to continue with work around dementia and the nursing care of older people as well as pursuing an interest in Alcohol Related Brain Damage (ARBD).
Research interests focus on the nursing care of older people, sociological approaches in nursing research and the nursing care of those living with dementia. Sarah is also interested in the nursing care of those who are dependent on alcohol and in the long term support of those with alcohol related brain damage (ARBD). Prevention of alcohol related harm has become a major Scottish Government priority and ARBD is an often neglected aspect of this work. Sarah's interests include the use of dementia care strategies in support of ARBD patients, including individuals in research about their care and care needs, innovative approaches to data collection with this group and long term service development.
PhD work explored nurses' conceptualisation of dementia and how these conceptualisations shape nursing practice. Post Doctoral interests focus on discharge of people living with dementia from acute hospital.
Current Research Interests
Sarah's current research interests are;
- discharge of older people with dementia from acute hospital
- nursing care of people living with dementia and nurses' experiences of caring for this group
- nursing care of people with ARBD in acute hospital
- maintenance of personal identity in dementia and ARBD
Research students
Sarah welcomes contact from people interested in pursuing PhD in any of her areas of research interest.
Education/Academic qualification
Education, Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice , University of Edinburgh
Dec 2012 → Jul 2015
Award Date: 1 Jul 2015
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Forgotten Shopping, Lost Keys and Hearts Which Forget to Beat: an exploration of nurses' conceptualisation of dementia, University of Edinburgh
Award Date: 1 Jan 2010
Master of Science, Nurses' Perceptions of Dementia, University of Edinburgh
Award Date: 1 Jan 2002
Bachelor of Science, Nursing Studies, University of Edinburgh
Award Date: 1 Jan 1998
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Evaluating a visual communications tool to explore risk and safety with nurses and patients within an intellectual disability forensic service: A pilot study
Quinn, S., Rhynas, S. J., Gowland, S., Cameron, L., Braid, N., Holloway, A. & O'Connor, S., 24 Aug 2022, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability. 36 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Case study analysis of end of life care development in the Chinese cultural context of Macao: A social movement perspective
Tam, K. I., Haycock-Stuart, E. & Rhynas, S. J., Dec 2021, In: BMC palliative care. 20, 1, 10 p., 105 (2021).Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Care home nursing: Co-creating curricular content with student nurses
Watson, J., Horseman, Z., Fawcett, T., Hockley, J. & Rhynas, S., 31 Jan 2020, In: Nurse Education Today. 84, 6 p., 104233.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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What is the meaning of filial piety for people with dementia and their family caregivers in China under the current social transitions? An interpretative phenomenological analysis
Zhang, X., Clarke, C. & Rhynas, S., 1 Nov 2019, In: Dementia: The International Journal of Social Research and Practice. 18, 7-8, p. 2620-2634Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A thematic analysis of Chinese people with dementia and family caregivers’ experiences of home care in China
Zhang, X., Clarke, C. & Rhynas, S., 29 Jul 2019, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Dementia: The International Journal of Social Research and Practice.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Activities
- 1 Participation in conference
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8th International Nurse Education Conference
Julie Watson (Speaker), Tonks Fawcett (Speaker), Zoe Horseman (Speaker), Jo Hockley (Speaker) & Sarah Rhynas (Speaker)
Apr 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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Utilising Photovoice as an innovative methodology across disciplines to explore its impact in understanding the environment in relation to recovery from alcohol-related harm
Holloway, A., Rhynas, S., Silveirinha de Oliveira, E. & Shortt, N.
4/08/14 → …
Project: University Awarded Project Funding
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Principal's Teaching Award Scheme: Exploring the Attitudes and Learning Needs of Student Nurses in Relation to Care Home Nursing (£14,125)
Fawcett, T., Watson, J., Hockley, J., Rhynas, S. & Horseman, Z.
1/09/17 → 31/08/18
Project: University Awarded Project Funding
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Staying better than well: an explanation of the experience and active ingredients of sustaining recovery within a supportive environment.
Rhynas, S., Cuthill, F., Holloway, A. & Scholin, L.
1/08/17 → 31/01/19
Project: Research Collaboration with external organisation
Press/Media
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Drs Aisha Holloway and Sarah Rhynas use photography to help recovering alcoholics
Aisha Holloway & Sarah J. Rhynas
15/06/15
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research