Jane Cross is a mixed methods researcher with a particular interest in developing and testing complex interventions for people with long term conditions. Previous work included PERFECTED, which developed and tested a care pathway for people with cognitive impairment and hip fracture. Currently she Co-leads 2 further NIHR programmes with Professor Chris Fox developing interventions to improve care for people with Dementia and their families.
Now in year 3 - CareCoach will develop, implement, and test an intervention for carers of people with dementia that aims to improve caregiver self-efficacy, mastery and quality of life.
Splendid is starting its second year developing a pathway for people with dementia to have equal opportunity and access to social prescribing. This pathway will be implemented and tested across sites in England and the devolved nations.