Harbinder Kaur Sunsoa | Diabetes | Best Researcher Award Published On 08/11/202408/11/2024 by ScienceFather Harbinder Kaur Sunsoa | Diabetes | Best Researcher Award Mrs. Harbinder Kaur Sunsoa, University Hospitals Birmingham,United Kingdom. Harbinder Kaur Sunsoa is a highly experienced healthcare professional with extensive expertise in diabetes care and neonatal nursing. With a background in various clinical and educational roles, Harbinder has made significant contributions to patient care, particularly in diabetes management. As an active non-medical prescriber and educator, she has developed and implemented structured education programs for patients, such as the IDEA-CF program for cystic fibrosis patients. Her passion for improving healthcare is reflected in her dedication to patient education and professional development. Harbinder has been instrumental in creating tools for the South Asian community and advancing diabetes care. Publication profile Orcid Education and Experience 1979: Derby College of Further Education 1979-1981: Derbyshire Royal Infirmary (Pupil Nurse) 1987: Dudley Road Hospital, Birmingham: Neonatal Unit 1995/1996/1999: Institute of Counselling, Glasgow (Counselling Skills for Nurses) 2005-2008: University of Central England (MSc in Multicultural Issues in Health & Social Care) 2008: University of Wolverhampton (Non-medical Independent Prescriber) 2009: University of Wolverhampton (PG Certificate in Education) 2010: University of Wolverhampton (PG Diploma in Education) Suitability For The Award Mrs. Harbinder Kaur Sunsoa is a seasoned healthcare professional whose work in diabetes management and patient education places her as a strong contender for the Best Researcher Award. Her extensive experience, combined with her active participation in clinical research, development of educational programs, and commitment to improving patient care, underscores her suitability for this award. Professional Development Harbinder Kaur Sunsoa has continuously expanded her skills through a wide range of professional development courses. She has presented on diabetes and cystic fibrosis management at European CF Conferences. She is a trainer for diabetes education programs and has updated her knowledge through courses such as Good Clinical Practice and mentorship workshops. She regularly attends conferences such as Diabetes UK and contributes to the development of patient education materials in multiple languages. Harbinder is committed to lifelong learning and improving healthcare standards. Research Focus Harbinder’s research primarily revolves around diabetes care, particularly in marginalized communities such as South Asians. Her work involves developing educational tools for diabetes patients, especially in managing type 2 diabetes. She has created materials in multiple languages to make healthcare more accessible, such as the Statements to Assess Diabetes Knowledge (SADK) and videos on managing diabetes. Harbinder has also been involved in research related to neonatal care and the development of structured education programs for cystic fibrosis patients, making significant contributions to patient education and healthcare improvement. Awards and Honors Developed the mission statement for the Neonatal Unit: “Our Care is the Key to their Future” Involved in the Charter Mark Award and introduced the parent complaints procedure Designed the Introduction Package for new staff Produced educational videos in collaboration with Diabetes UK and Lifescan Created educational audio cassettes in 5 South Asian languages for people with Erectile Dysfunction Received the Advance Leader for Warwick Certificate of Diabetes Care Award Trainer for Bertie and Xpert Patient Education Programs Committee member for the Surya Foundation Review Articles contributor for the Diversity Journal Active member of the IDEA-CF Structured Education Program Publications A prospective mixed-methods pilot study of a novel group structured education programme for adults with cystic fibrosis diabetes (2024) – Practical Diabetes The use of dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors (DPP-4) in CF related diabetes (CFRD) “our experience” (2017) – Journal of Cystic Fibrosis ‘Statements to Assess Diabetes Knowledge (SADK) questionnaire used for non-South Asian patients with type 2 diabetes – ‘Can one shoe fit all’? (2015) – Journal of Diabetes, Metabolic Disorders & Control ‘South Asian people with type 2 diabetes: a tool to assess learning’ (2008) – Diversity in Health and Social Care Marwa, K., Mughal, S., Sunsoa, H. & Bibi, R. (2004), ‘Challenges of managing diabetes in Asians’ (2004) – Journal of Diabetes Nursing