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Biography
Dr Maura Dowling is a registered general nurse with specialist clinical experience in cancer nursing. Maura's research interests are in breast cancer survivorship and haematological cancers. Maura's current research activities include three EU co-funded projects (2023-2027) (1. DigiCanTrain -Digital Skills Training for Health Care Professionals in Oncology; 2. EduCanNurs- Towards Cancer Care Continuum Approach in Undergraduate Nursing Education. 3. MELODIC -Mental health support for young adults with cancer).
Maura has held roles as co-chair of the European Oncology Nursing Society (EONS) research working group and associate editor for Seminars in Oncology Nursing (Elsevier). Maura's research expertise is in qualitative methodologies and evidence synthesis (qualitative evidence synthesis and scoping reviews).
Maura has published over 150 peer-reviewed papers (h-index 29 Scopus, July 2026).
Maura is a registered nurse tutor with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland and has extensive experience developing postgraduate e-learning programmes. Current roles in the School include programme director of the Master of Health Sciences /Postgraduate Diploma (Cancer Care) and Director of Research.
Research Interests
Experiences of people living with a cancer diagnosis;qualitative evidence synthesis; phenomenological approaches.
Teaching Interests
Research methods, qualitative research approaches, qualitative evidence synthesis), haemato-oncology nursing and nursing theory.
Education/Academic qualification
MSc,BNs,RNT,RGN,RM Cert Oncology,PhD
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education
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Attitudes, Practices, and Barriers to Spiritual Care for Patients With Cancer: An International Survey
Ripamonti, C. I., Henry, J., Puchalski, C. M., Tagliaferro, C., Scotte’, F., Ast, K., Fabi, A., Antonuzzo, A., Ladetto, M., Dowling, M., Coats, H., Marinho, J. & Balboni, T. A., 27 Apr 2026, In: JCO Oncology Practice.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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Consensus research priorities for cancer nursing in Europe: A Delphi study
Drury, A., Dowling, M., Colomer-Lahiguera, S., Efstathiou, N., Semple, C., Fernández-Ortega, P., Brochstedt Dieperink, K., Pape, E., Kotronoulas, G., Miguel, S. & Bağçivan, G., Feb 2026, In: European Journal of Oncology Nursing. 80, 103102.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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Defining Health Misinformation: Theoretical Concept Analysis
Pope, J. S., Byrne, P., Devane, D., Purnat, T. D. & Dowling, M., 2026, In: Journal of Medical Internet Research. 28, e79410.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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Improving Critical Appraisal of Cancer-Related Health Information: A Pilot Randomised Trial of the Informed Health Choices-Cancer Programme
Li, M., Tierney, M., Beecher, C., Dowling, M., Duffy, A. G., Duggan, C., Grimes, D. R., Kennan, A., Kilty, C., Nsangi, A., Oxman, A. D., Stewart, D. C., Toomey, E. & Devane, D., Aug 2026, In: Psycho-Oncology. 35, 8, e70563.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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MELODIC: Mental health supports for young adults with cancer.
Dashdondog, S., Power, M., Dowling, M. & Sezgin, D., 12 Jun 2026Research output: Other contribution (Published) › Other contribution
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European Oncology Nursing Society (External organisation)
Dowling, M. (Member)
0001 → 1 Feb 2021Activity: Membership › Membership of board