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Funded PhD in Digitally Enabled Deprescribing and Medicines Optimisation for Older Adults Ulster University in United Kingdom
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Patient-centered Care
Funding
Fully funded for three years, with tuition fees covered and an annual stipend of approximately £22,000, subject to eligibility.
Deadline
Jan 8, 2027
Country
United Kingdom
University
Ulster University
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This funded PhD project at Ulster University’s School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences will investigate how digitally enabled, patient-centred approaches can support safer deprescribing for older adults living with frailty in Northern Ireland.
The research will examine the intersections between health literacy, frailty and medication use. The doctoral researcher will co-design and pilot a digitally enabled intervention intended to support safer prescribing and deprescribing, with direct alignment to clinical pharmacy services in Northern Ireland.
The project uses a comprehensive mixed-methods programme involving a cross-sectional survey, clinical assessments, qualitative interviews, co-design activities and a feasibility randomised controlled trial. This combination will provide experience in digital health, mixed-methods research, geriatric pharmacotherapy, medicines optimisation and medication safety.
The successful candidate will join the interdisciplinary Global PharmEd Optimise Research (GPOR) Network environment at Ulster University. The work has potential to contribute to personalised care and safer medication use for older adults living with frailty.
Funding details
Fully funded for three years, with tuition fees covered and an annual stipend of approximately £22,000, subject to eligibility.
What's required
Applicants worldwide may apply. The funding is subject to eligibility; no further academic, professional or language requirements are stated in the post.
How to apply
Review the project details on the Ulster University doctoral opportunity page and submit an application through the linked application process before 8 January 2027 at 4pm.
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