Dr Jen Pearson

Biography	I am a Clinical Academic Physiotherapist, and my research focuses on managing persistent pain in rheumatology, particularly fibromyalgia. I am a mixed-methods researcher with extensive experience in qualitative research. I have successfully led several research projects, including mapping the techniques used within the Fibromyalgia Self-Management Programme (FSMP) to facilitate behaviour change, and conducting a feasibility randomised controlled trial (RCT) of the FSMP in a community setting (FALCON). My current research focuses on using the Person-Based Approach to adapt the FSMP for online use. I am the Co-Chair of the Council for Allied Health Professions Research (CAHPR) in the South West of England. I actively foster research engagement and mentorship among Allied Health Professionals (AHPs), promoting collaboration, supporting research and academic career development, facilitating research delivery, and building research capacity. I have received funding from NHS England to identify under-recognised AHP groups and explore the barriers, enablers, and recommendations to maximise equitable research opportunities.
Research Interests	Health Services Research, Qualitative Research, Process Evaluation, Development of Digital Health Interventions, Rheumatology, Persistent Pain, and Self-Management of Long-Term Conditions.
PhD Supervision Availability	Yes
PhD Topics	Self management of long term conditions Digital Health Health services research Qualitative research Process evaluations