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Professor Vicki Goodwin
Name:
Professor Vicki Goodwin
Job Title:
Professor of Ageing and Rehabilitation
Place of work / study:
University of Exeter
Area of Research:
Rehabilitation
How is your research funded:
National Institute for Health and Care Research
Tell us a little about yourself:
I’m a community physiotherapist and I’m interested in improving the health and well being of older people, including those living with dementia. My research involves mixed methods including randomised controlled trials, evidence synthesis, qualitative research and implementation. Everything I do is grounded in patient and public involvement and engagement.
Tell us a fun fact about yourself:
I used to be a health agony aunt for a magazine called ‘People’s friend’
Why did you choose to work in dementia research?
Many of my older patient’s in the NHS have dementia alongside a range of other health and social problems. It is important to focus on the needs of the person and those around them whatever their diagnosis
What single piece of advice would you give to an early career researcher?
Don’t give up – develop strategies to help you be more resilient
What book are you reading right now? Would you recommend it?
Guilty Mothers by Angela Marsons. It’s the latest in the Kim Stone series and would recommend them all
Favourite ways to unplug and unwind?
Watching reruns of murder mysteries
Favourite film of all time?
Ferris Buellers Day Off
