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Dr. Vanessa Boland

Assistant Professor (School of Nursing & Midwifery)
      
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Dr. Vanessa Boland

Assistant Professor (School of Nursing & Midwifery)

 bolandv@tcd.ie

 


Dr. Vanessa Boland is an Assistant Professor committed to advancing excellence in nursing education and cancer survivorship care. A registered nurse and early career researcher, she has a growing track record in securing research funding and conducting high-impact studies. Vanessa's research focuses on improving patient outcomes, particularly in cancer survivorship. Her doctoral study, "Living with or Beyond Lymphoma: A Mixed-Methods Investigation of the Unmet Needs of Cancer Survivors," provided critical insights into the challenges faced by this patient population. She is an active member of the Trinity Centre for Practice and Healthcare Innovation (TCPHI), contributing to research that drives meaningful change in healthcare practice. In addition to her research, Vanessa plays a key role in nursing education. She leads the Capstone Research Module for BSc Nursing and Midwifery students and facilitates the MSc in Specialist Nursing (Cancer Care and Haematology) programme for postgraduate nurses. As a dedicated supervisor at the PhD, MSc, and undergraduate levels, she is committed to developing the next generation of nursing leaders, particularly in cancer care. Vanessa is actively building an international research profile and has been invited to collaborate on projects both nationally and globally. Passionate about evidence synthesis, she welcomes new research opportunities to advance knowledge and improve patient care.
Project Title
 Living Beyond Lymphoma: A Mixed Methods Investigation of The Unmet Needs of Cancer Survivors
From
2020
To
2024
Summary
PhD Research
Funding Agency
School of Nursing and Midwifery PhD Scholarship 2020, Trinity College Dublin
Person Months
36
Project Title
 A mixed methods investigation of the unmet needs of adult cancer patients receiving CAR-T therapy
From
2024
To
2028
Summary
PhD Research
Funding Agency
School of Nursing and Midwifery PhD Scholarship 2024, Trinity College Dublin
Person Months
36
Project Title
 Cancer Care in COVID-19: The Experiences of Haematology Patients
From
2022
To
2024
Summary
Funding Agency
Haematology Association of Ireland
Project Type
Survey Study
Person Months
24
Project Title
 Patient and public involvement in research: reflections and experiences of doctoral cancer nurse researchers in Europe
From
2021
To
2023
Summary
European Society of Oncology Nurses PhD Doctoral Nurses Writing Group
Project Type
Qualitative study
Person Months
24
Project Title
 The Hidden Burden of VRE Screening Tests in Patients Colonised with VRE in an Acute Setting
From
2024
To
2025
Summary
Service evaluation and publication

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Vanessa Boland, Amanda Drury, Anne-Marie Brady, Navigating the complexity of a lymphoma cancer diagnosis: Qualitative insights, Trinity Health and Education International Research Conference 2025 (THEconf2025) 'Healthcare in times of crisis: adaptive responses and global innovations', Trinity College Dublin, 5th March 2025, 2025, Oral Presentation, PRESENTED
Vanessa Boland, Liz O'Connell, Orlaith Cormican, Karen Campbell, Maura Dowling, Amanda Drury, Understanding the unmet needs of haematology cancer patients: Insights from Ireland and the UK, Trinity Health and Education International Research Conference 2025 (THEconf2025) 'Healthcare in times of crisis: adaptive responses and global innovations', Trinity College Dublin, 5th March 2025, 2025, Oral Presentation, PRESENTED
Amanda Drury, Vanessa Boland, Maura Dowling, Patient-Reported Outcome and Experience Measures in Advanced Nursing Practice: What Are Key Considerations for Implementation and Optimized Use?, Seminars in Oncology Nursing, 2024, p1-7 , Journal Article, PUBLISHED  DOI  URL
Boland, V., Drury, A., Brady, A-M., Uncovering the needs of lymphoma survivors: A cross-sectional study, Annals of Oncology, EONS16 at ESMO, Madrid, Spain, 22/10/23, 34, (2), 2023, pp1345-, Conference Paper, PUBLISHED  DOI  URL
Boland, V., Drury, A., Brady, A-M., A qualitative exploration of lymphoma survivors' unmet needs, Annals of Oncology, EONS16 at ESMO, Madrid, Spain, 22/10/23, 34, (2), 2023, pp1345-, Conference Paper, PUBLISHED  DOI  URL
Boland, V., Drury, A., Brady A-M., Prevalence and predictors of unmet needs among lymphoma cancer survivors, EONS16 at ESMO, Paris, France, 22/10/23, 2023, EONS, Invited Talk, PRESENTED
Boland, V., Drury, A., Brady, A-M., Content comparison of unmet needs self-report measures for lymphoma cancer survivors: A systematic review, PLoS ONE, 18, (12), 2023, Journal Article, PUBLISHED  TARA - Full Text  DOI  URL
Tanay MA, Diez de Los Rios de la Serna C, Boland V, Lopes AMDS, Wingfield K, Chircop D, Dornan M, Suchodolska G, Yldz Aytaç G, Kurt B, Colomer-Lahiguera S., Patient and public involvement in research: Reflections and experiences of doctoral cancer nurse researchers in Europe., European Journal of Oncology Nursing, 64, (102351), 2023, Journal Article, PUBLISHED  DOI  URL
Boland, V., Drury. A., Brady, A-M., Assessing unmet needs: what do lymphoma survivors want help with?, International Conference on Cancer Nursing: Building Global Nursing Excellence for Tomorrow's Cancer Realities, Glasgow, Scotland, 01/10/2023, 2023, Oral Presentation, PRESENTED
Boland, V., Drury, A., Brady, A-M, Mapping the measurement of lymphoma survivors: unmet needs and quality of life outcomes: Evidence for a lymphoma-specific questionnaire, Annals of Oncology, EONS15 at ESMO, Paris, France, 10/09/2022, 33, (7), 2022, pp1371-, Conference Paper, PUBLISHED  DOI  URL
  

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Boland, V., Research Opportunities for Cancer Nurses., Postgraduate Diploma in Cancer Care, School of Nursing & Midwifery, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland., 06/05/22, 2022, RCSI, Invited Talk, PRESENTED