Rate My Professor Fiona Orr

Orr's research specializations focus on education interventions co-designed with individuals who have lived experience of mental health issues, the experiences of those living with functional neurological disorder, and educational strategies to cultivate empathy among nursing students. As a Board Director of the Mental Health Services Learning Network (TheMHS), she contributes to its Governance committee, influencing mental health education and services. Her scholarly output includes numerous peer-reviewed publications. Key works are 'Learning that cannot come from a book: an evaluation of an undergraduate Alcohol and Other Drugs subject co-produced with experts by experience' (2022, International Journal of Mental Health Nursing), 'The development and evaluation of an integrated virtual patient case study and related online resources for person-centred nursing practice' (2021, Nurse Education in Practice), 'Cultivating empathy through the development of a virtual empathy museum' (2021, Collegian), 'The distress of voice-hearing: the use of simulation for awareness, understanding and communication skill development in undergraduate nursing education' (2013, Nurse Education in Practice), and 'Simulation in nursing education: International perspectives and contemporary scope of practice' (2016, Journal of Nursing Scholarship). These contributions underscore her impact on advancing person-centred, empathy-informed nursing education and mental health care practices.