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Biography
Lucy Bray has worked within acute children’s nursing for over twenty five years, specialising in children’s procedures and surgery. She works as a Professor in Child Health Literacy in the Faculty of Health, Social Care and Medicine at Edge Hill University.
Her research interests include the education, information needs and preparation of children, young people and their parents for surgery, procedures and interventions. Her work explores how children and young people can be provided with information in a meaningful and timely way. Lucy is also involved in programmatic work focused on children and young people living with long-term conditions and complex needs.
The majority of Lucy’s research is based on qualitative research approaches and uses innovative methods which aim to facilitate the involvement of children and young people. Lucy has published over 50 peer reviewed journal articles and has been shortlisted for national research and patient information awards. Lucy is also the Post-graduate Research Student Tutor for the Faculty of Health, Social Care and Medicine, Edge Hill University.
Education/Academic qualification
Nursing (child), BA, Liverpool John Moores University
Nursing (child), MSc, University of Manchester
Nursing, PhD, University of Manchester
Research Groups
- Children and Young People Research Network
- Children's Rights and Wellbeing Research Network
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Development of a lifelong core outcome set for oesophageal atresia ± tracheoesophageal fistula: the OCELOT study
Thursfield, R., Gorst, S., Teunisson, N., Lansdale, N., Faulkner, J., Krishnan, U., Kovesi, T., Slater, G., Cullis, P., Bray, L., Donne, A., Teague, W., Losty, P. D., Carr, S., Gray, V., Gutierrez-Gammino, L., Nah, S. A. & Hall, N. J., 4 Mar 2026, In: BMJ Open. 16, 3, p. 1-8 8 p., e104771.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (journal) › peer-review
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Evaluation of an Education Programme for Introducing Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis to Neonatal Unit Staff: A Mixed Methods Study
McCarter, D. L., Morgan, C., Bray, L. & Tume, L., 1 Mar 2026, In: Nursing in Critical Care. 31, 2, e70446.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (journal) › peer-review
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GLOWING STARS: improving the NHS hospital experience of children (aged 4–11) having an MRI scan using a digital app with augmented reality/avatar, and gamification
Sextou, P., Loizou, M., BRAY, L. & Fabri, M., 9 Mar 2026, In: Journal of Enabling Technologies. 20, 1, p. 56-71 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (journal) › peer-review
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Parents' Perspectives on Access to Pediatric Rare Disease Cross-Border Clinical Trials in Europe
Nafria, B., Gaillard, S., Dehlinger-Kremer, M., Dicks, P., Fernandes, R., BRAY, L., Bierer, B. & Phillips, B., 18 Mar 2026, In: Therapeutic Innovation and Regulatory Science. p. 1-12 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (journal) › peer-review
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Randomised Controlled Trial of Online Behavioural Sleep Intervention for Children with Epilepsy
Gringras, P., Anilkumar, A., BRAY, L., CARTER, B., Coffey, T., Cook, G., Hardy, W. A. S., Hughes, D., Lalnunhlimi, S., Morris, C., SARON, H., Stibbs-Eaton, L., Tudor-Smith, C., Wiggs, L. & Pal, D., 7 Jan 2026, In: Scientific Reports. 15, 1, p. 1-14 14 p., 44238.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (journal) › peer-review
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A realist evaluation of support interventions for children diagnosed with cancer and their families during and after treatment.
KNIGHTING, K. (PI), FEATHER, J. (PI), BRAY, L. (CoI), Driffield, R. (CoI), Percival, D. (CoI), Archer, J. (CoI) & Hayden, J. (CoI)
1/11/23 → 31/10/26
Project: Research
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Dietary therapy to improve nutrition and gut health in paediatric Crohn’s disease; a feasibility study
BRAY, L. (CoI), CARTER, B. (CoI) & Allen, S. (PI)
Project: Research
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Collaborative development of education standards and resources for the emergency management of Adrenal Insufficiency: A mixed method, multi-phase project
Ng, M. (CoI), BRAY, L. (CoI) & Wong, J. (CoI)
1/11/24 → 1/11/25
Project: Research
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Development of training website on the use of the Adolescent Diabetes Needs Assessment Tool (ADNAT) App to help healthcare professionals in engaging and supporting children with type 1 diabetes in decision-making and improving mental health and well-being
Ng, M. (CoI), BRAY, L. (CoI) & Probyn, J. (CoI)
1/05/24 → 1/09/25
Project: Research
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A realist review of support interventions for children and young people diagnosed with cancer and their families during and after treatment
KNIGHTING, K. (PI), SARON, H. (CoI), BRAY, L. (CoI) & FEATHER, J. (PI)
1/11/23 → 31/10/25
Project: Research
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Children and Adult Hospice Provision for Young Adults with Life-Limiting Conditions: A UK survey
MITCHELL, T. (Participant), KNIGHTING, K. (Director of Studies), BRAY, L. (Participant), Downing, J. (Participant), Kirkcaldy, A. (Participant), O'BRIEN, M. (Participant), Pilkington, M. (Participant) & JACK, B. (Participant)
22 Nov 2017 → 24 Nov 2017Activity: Other activity types › Other
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PhD Supervision: Simon Nielson (Awarded)
CARTER, B. (Supervisor), KIERNAN, J. (Director of Studies) & BRAY, L. (Supervisor)
Sept 2017 → Sept 2020Activity: Other activity types › Research degree supervision
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PhD Supervision: Tracy Mitchell (awarded 19th Nov 2020)
CARTER, B. (Director of Studies), BRAY, L. (Supervisor), BLAKE, L. (Supervisor) & Dickinson, A. (Supervisor)
5 Sept 2016 → 5 Sept 2020Activity: Other activity types › Research degree supervision
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PhD Supervision: Holly Saron (awarded)
CARTER, B. (Supervisor), BRAY, L. (Director of Studies) & WILKINSON, C. (Supervisor)
Sept 2016 → 2020Activity: Other activity types › Research degree supervision
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PhD Supervision: Jill Snodin (AWARDED)
CARTER, B. (Supervisor) & BRAY, L. (Director of Studies)
2013Activity: Other activity types › Research degree supervision