Professor Eileen Cowey
- Professor of Nursing Studies (Nursing & Health Care)
telephone:
0141 330 2069
email:
Eileen.Cowey@glasgow.ac.uk
pronouns:
She/her/hers
School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing, Nursing & Health Care School, 59 Oakfield Avenue, Gilmorehill Campus, Glasgow, G12 8LL
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9241-9500Biography
Professor Eileen Cowey is Head of the Nursing & Health Care School, within the School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing. She qualified as a nurse in 1991 and worked in critical care and community settings, before completing a Master of Nursing (specialising in Health Promotion) in 1997 and a PhD in 2016.
Her current responsibilities include leading and managing the strategic direction of the Nursing & Health Care School, which consistently ranks highly in UK league tables for student satisfaction. Key activities include leading curriculum development, championing teaching quality, advancing internationalisation, and fostering interdisciplinary collaborations.
Research interests
Professor Cowey holds a PhD on end-of-life care in stroke and has published on acute stroke care topics such as continence management, pain management, palliative care, and patient safety, generally with an emphasis on mixed methods studies. She also has a strong track record of working in partnership to enhance research projects including systematic review and has led the development of best practice guidelines.
Publications
2024
Oduro, E., Cowey, E. and Naser, E. (2024) To Move or Stay? A Review of Influences on Migration Intentions among Nursing Staff and Students in Sub-Saharan Africa. 14th Hong Kong International Nursing Forum cum 2024 Sino US Nursing Forum cum 2nd Greater Bay Area Nursing Conference, Shenzhen, China, 06-07 Dec 2024.
2023
Alhusayni, A. I. S., Cowey, E. S. , Coulter, E. , Barber, M. and Paul, L. (2023) Personalised online upper-limb physiotherapy for stroke survivors during the inpatient phase: A feasibility study. Healthcare, 11(18), 2582. (doi: 10.3390/healthcare11182582) (PMID:37761779) (PMCID:PMC10531470)
Chu, S. H., Zhao, X., Komber, A., Cheyne, J., Wu, S., Cowey, E. , Kutlubaev, M. and Mead, G. (2023) Systematic review: Pharmacological interventions for the treatment of post-stroke fatigue. International Journal of Stroke, (doi: 10.1177/17474930231196648) (Early Online Publication)
2021
Mason, B. et al. (2021) Core outcome measures for palliative and end-of-life research after severe stroke: mixed-method Delphi study. Stroke, 52(11), pp. 3507-3513. (doi: 10.1161/strokeaha.120.032650) (PMID:34266306) (PMCID:PMC8547585)
Cowey, E. , Schichtel, M., Cheyne, J. D., Tweedie, L., Lehman, R., Melifonwu, R. and Mead, G. E. (2021) Palliative care after stroke: a review. International Journal of Stroke, 16(6), pp. 632-639. (doi: 10.1177/17474930211016603) (PMID:33949268)
2020
Albalawi, A., Kidd, L. and Cowey, E. (2020) Factors contributing to the patient safety culture in Saudi Arabia: a systematic review. BMJ Open, 10(10), e037875. (doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-037875) (PMID:33055115) (PMCID:PMC7559108)
Giffen, S. and Cowey, E. (2020) Why GPs refer to chaplaincy: a qualitative study. Health and Social Care Chaplaincy, 8(1), pp. 5-25. (doi: 10.1558/hscc.40236)
Edwards, S. A., Ioannou, A., Carin-Levy, G., Cowey, E. , Brady, M., Morton, S., Sande, T. A., Mead, G. and Quinn, T. J. (2020) Properties of pain assessment tools for use in people living with stroke: systematic review. Frontiers in Neurology, 11, 792. (doi: 10.3389/fneur.2020.00792)
2019
Cowey, E. (2019) Pain Assessment and Management After Stroke. 5th European Stroke Organisation Conference (ESOC 2019), Milan, Italy, 22-24 May 2019.
Skinner, M. and Cowey, E. (2019) Recognising and responding to the spiritual needs of adults from minority religious groups in acute, chronic and palliative UK healthcare contexts. Health and Social Care Chaplaincy, 7(1), (doi: 10.1558/hscc.36718)
2018
Cowey, E. (2018) Acute Stroke Nursing; What’s Next? UK Stroke Forum Conference, Telford, UK, 04-06 Dec 2018.
Doubal, F. et al. (2018) The key challenges of discussing end-of-life stroke care with patients and families: a mixed-methods electronic survey of hospital and community healthcare professionals. Journal of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, 48(3), pp. 217-224. (doi: 10.4997/JRCPE.2018.305) (PMID:30191909)
Cowey, E. , Mcfeely, C. , Sykes, A. and MacIntosh, G. (2018) Undergraduate Nursing Students Participating in Admissions Interviews – An Innovation? An Exploratory Study. NET2018 Conference, Cambridge, UK, 04-06 September 2018.
Cowey, E. (2018) The Concept of Palliative Care in Stroke: Help or Hindrance? 4th European Stroke Organisation Conference (ESOC 2018), Gothenburg, Sweden, 16-18 May 2018.
Kendall, M., Cowey, E. , Mead, G., Barber, M., McAlpine, C., Stott, D. J. , Boyd, K. and Murray, S. A. (2018) Outcomes, experiences and palliative care in major stroke: a multicentre, mixed-method, longitudinal study. Canadian Medical Association Journal, 190(9), E238-E246. (doi: 10.1503/cmaj.170604) (PMID:29507155)
AlBalawi, A., Kidd, L. and Cowey, E. (2018) Factors contributing to patient safety culture in Saudi Arabia: a protocol for systematic review [Protocol]. [Research Reports or Papers]
Ioannou, A. et al. (2018) Incidence, types and nature of post-stroke pain: systematic review of literature and meta-analysis [Protocol]. [Research Reports or Papers]
2017
Kendall, M., Cowey, E. , Murray, S.A., Barber, M., Borthwick, S., Boyd, K., McAlpine, C., Stott, D. and Mead, G. (2017) Experiences and Multi-Dimensional Needs of People With Major Stroke and their Family Carers. British Geriatrics Society Autumn Meeting, Glasgow, UK, 23-25 Nov 2016. i46. (doi: 10.1093/ageing/afx070.162)
Barber, M., Kendall, M., Cowey, E. , Borthwick, S., Boyd, K., McAlpine, C., Stott, D.J. , Mead, G.E. and Murray, S.A. (2017) Is Palliative Care Appropriate for All People After Major Stroke. 3rd European Stroke Organisation Conference 2017, Prague, Czech Republic, 16-18 May 2017. p. 426. (doi: 10.1177/2396987317705242)
2016
Rowat, A., Pollock, A., St. George, B., Cowey, E. , Booth, J. and Lawrence, M. (2016) Top ten research priorities relating to stroke nursing: a rigorous approach to establish a national nurse-led research agenda. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 72(11), pp. 2831-2843. (doi: 10.1111/jan.13048) (PMID:27322215)
2015
Cowey, E. , Smith, L. N., Stott, D. J. , McAlpine, C. H., Mead, G. E., Barber, M. and Walters, M. (2015) Impact of a clinical pathway on end-of-life care following stroke: a mixed methods study. Palliative Medicine, 29(3), pp. 249-259. (doi: 10.1177/0269216314551378) (PMID:25249241)
Wu, S. et al. (2015) Interventions for post-stroke fatigue. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2015(7), CD007030. (doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD007030.pub3) (PMID:26133313)
2013
Mead, G.E., Cowey, E. and Murray, S.A. (2013) Life after stroke: is palliative care relevant? International Journal of Stroke, 8(6), pp. 447-448. (doi: 10.1111/ijs.12061)
Tolmie, E., Stanley, J., Cowey, E. , Alexander, G., Brand, D., Jackson, T., Dhillon, B. and McAlpine, C. (2013) Development of a Best Practice Statement for Screening, Assessment and Management of Vision Problems in the First 30 days After an Acute Stroke. In: RCN International Research Conference 2014, Glasgow, UK, 02-04 Apr 2014,
Tolmie, E., Stanley, J., Cowey, E. , Alexander, G., Brand, D., Jackson, T., Dhillon, B. and McAlpine, C. (2013) Quick Reference Guide, Best Practice Statement for Screening, Assessment and Management of Vision Problems in the First 30 Days After an Acute Stroke. [Research Reports or Papers]
2012
Cowey, E. , Smith, L.N., Booth, J. and Weir, C.J. (2012) Urinary catheterisation in acute stroke: clinical realities. A mixed methods study. Clinical Rehabilitation, 26(5), pp. 470-479. (doi: 10.1177/0269215511426160)
Cowey, E. (2012) End of life care for patients following acute stroke. Nursing Standard, 26(27), pp. 42-46.
2011
2010
Hector, R. and Cowey, E. (2010) Best practice statement: end of life care following acute stroke. [Research Reports or Papers]
Cowey, E. , Smith, L.N., Campbell, L., Dennis, M., Fraser, H., Hector, R. and McAlpine, C.H. (2010) Rapid evidence assessment (REA) as a method for developing a best practice statement on end of life care in acute stroke. International Journal of Stroke, 5(3),
2009
Smith, L.N., Booth, J., Cowey, E. , Langhorne, P. , McAlpine, C.H., Muir, K., Stott, D.J. and Weir, C. (2009) Decision to insert an indwelling urinary catheter in newly diagnosed stroke patients. International Journal of Stroke, 4(2), (doi: 10.1111/j.1747-4949.2009.00354.x)
1993
Wallace, E. (1993) Nursing a teenager with burns. British Journal of Nursing, 2(5), pp. 278-81.
Articles
Alhusayni, A. I. S., Cowey, E. S. , Coulter, E. , Barber, M. and Paul, L. (2023) Personalised online upper-limb physiotherapy for stroke survivors during the inpatient phase: A feasibility study. Healthcare, 11(18), 2582. (doi: 10.3390/healthcare11182582) (PMID:37761779) (PMCID:PMC10531470)
Chu, S. H., Zhao, X., Komber, A., Cheyne, J., Wu, S., Cowey, E. , Kutlubaev, M. and Mead, G. (2023) Systematic review: Pharmacological interventions for the treatment of post-stroke fatigue. International Journal of Stroke, (doi: 10.1177/17474930231196648) (Early Online Publication)
Mason, B. et al. (2021) Core outcome measures for palliative and end-of-life research after severe stroke: mixed-method Delphi study. Stroke, 52(11), pp. 3507-3513. (doi: 10.1161/strokeaha.120.032650) (PMID:34266306) (PMCID:PMC8547585)
Cowey, E. , Schichtel, M., Cheyne, J. D., Tweedie, L., Lehman, R., Melifonwu, R. and Mead, G. E. (2021) Palliative care after stroke: a review. International Journal of Stroke, 16(6), pp. 632-639. (doi: 10.1177/17474930211016603) (PMID:33949268)
Albalawi, A., Kidd, L. and Cowey, E. (2020) Factors contributing to the patient safety culture in Saudi Arabia: a systematic review. BMJ Open, 10(10), e037875. (doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-037875) (PMID:33055115) (PMCID:PMC7559108)
Giffen, S. and Cowey, E. (2020) Why GPs refer to chaplaincy: a qualitative study. Health and Social Care Chaplaincy, 8(1), pp. 5-25. (doi: 10.1558/hscc.40236)
Edwards, S. A., Ioannou, A., Carin-Levy, G., Cowey, E. , Brady, M., Morton, S., Sande, T. A., Mead, G. and Quinn, T. J. (2020) Properties of pain assessment tools for use in people living with stroke: systematic review. Frontiers in Neurology, 11, 792. (doi: 10.3389/fneur.2020.00792)
Skinner, M. and Cowey, E. (2019) Recognising and responding to the spiritual needs of adults from minority religious groups in acute, chronic and palliative UK healthcare contexts. Health and Social Care Chaplaincy, 7(1), (doi: 10.1558/hscc.36718)
Doubal, F. et al. (2018) The key challenges of discussing end-of-life stroke care with patients and families: a mixed-methods electronic survey of hospital and community healthcare professionals. Journal of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, 48(3), pp. 217-224. (doi: 10.4997/JRCPE.2018.305) (PMID:30191909)
Kendall, M., Cowey, E. , Mead, G., Barber, M., McAlpine, C., Stott, D. J. , Boyd, K. and Murray, S. A. (2018) Outcomes, experiences and palliative care in major stroke: a multicentre, mixed-method, longitudinal study. Canadian Medical Association Journal, 190(9), E238-E246. (doi: 10.1503/cmaj.170604) (PMID:29507155)
Rowat, A., Pollock, A., St. George, B., Cowey, E. , Booth, J. and Lawrence, M. (2016) Top ten research priorities relating to stroke nursing: a rigorous approach to establish a national nurse-led research agenda. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 72(11), pp. 2831-2843. (doi: 10.1111/jan.13048) (PMID:27322215)
Cowey, E. , Smith, L. N., Stott, D. J. , McAlpine, C. H., Mead, G. E., Barber, M. and Walters, M. (2015) Impact of a clinical pathway on end-of-life care following stroke: a mixed methods study. Palliative Medicine, 29(3), pp. 249-259. (doi: 10.1177/0269216314551378) (PMID:25249241)
Wu, S. et al. (2015) Interventions for post-stroke fatigue. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2015(7), CD007030. (doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD007030.pub3) (PMID:26133313)
Mead, G.E., Cowey, E. and Murray, S.A. (2013) Life after stroke: is palliative care relevant? International Journal of Stroke, 8(6), pp. 447-448. (doi: 10.1111/ijs.12061)
Cowey, E. , Smith, L.N., Booth, J. and Weir, C.J. (2012) Urinary catheterisation in acute stroke: clinical realities. A mixed methods study. Clinical Rehabilitation, 26(5), pp. 470-479. (doi: 10.1177/0269215511426160)
Cowey, E. (2012) End of life care for patients following acute stroke. Nursing Standard, 26(27), pp. 42-46.
Cowey, E. (2011) Best practice statement: pain management following acute stroke. Health Improvement Scotland,
Cowey, E. , Smith, L.N., Campbell, L., Dennis, M., Fraser, H., Hector, R. and McAlpine, C.H. (2010) Rapid evidence assessment (REA) as a method for developing a best practice statement on end of life care in acute stroke. International Journal of Stroke, 5(3),
Smith, L.N., Booth, J., Cowey, E. , Langhorne, P. , McAlpine, C.H., Muir, K., Stott, D.J. and Weir, C. (2009) Decision to insert an indwelling urinary catheter in newly diagnosed stroke patients. International Journal of Stroke, 4(2), (doi: 10.1111/j.1747-4949.2009.00354.x)
Wallace, E. (1993) Nursing a teenager with burns. British Journal of Nursing, 2(5), pp. 278-81.
Research Reports or Papers
AlBalawi, A., Kidd, L. and Cowey, E. (2018) Factors contributing to patient safety culture in Saudi Arabia: a protocol for systematic review [Protocol]. [Research Reports or Papers]
Ioannou, A. et al. (2018) Incidence, types and nature of post-stroke pain: systematic review of literature and meta-analysis [Protocol]. [Research Reports or Papers]
Tolmie, E., Stanley, J., Cowey, E. , Alexander, G., Brand, D., Jackson, T., Dhillon, B. and McAlpine, C. (2013) Quick Reference Guide, Best Practice Statement for Screening, Assessment and Management of Vision Problems in the First 30 Days After an Acute Stroke. [Research Reports or Papers]
Smith, L.N. and Cowey, E. (2011) Good Practice Guidelines Concerning Regional Telemedicine Services for Chronic Cardiovascular Disease (CVD). [Research Reports or Papers]
Hector, R. and Cowey, E. (2010) Best practice statement: end of life care following acute stroke. [Research Reports or Papers]
Conference or Workshop Item
Oduro, E., Cowey, E. and Naser, E. (2024) To Move or Stay? A Review of Influences on Migration Intentions among Nursing Staff and Students in Sub-Saharan Africa. 14th Hong Kong International Nursing Forum cum 2024 Sino US Nursing Forum cum 2nd Greater Bay Area Nursing Conference, Shenzhen, China, 06-07 Dec 2024.
Cowey, E. (2019) Pain Assessment and Management After Stroke. 5th European Stroke Organisation Conference (ESOC 2019), Milan, Italy, 22-24 May 2019.
Cowey, E. (2018) Acute Stroke Nursing; What’s Next? UK Stroke Forum Conference, Telford, UK, 04-06 Dec 2018.
Cowey, E. , Mcfeely, C. , Sykes, A. and MacIntosh, G. (2018) Undergraduate Nursing Students Participating in Admissions Interviews – An Innovation? An Exploratory Study. NET2018 Conference, Cambridge, UK, 04-06 September 2018.
Cowey, E. (2018) The Concept of Palliative Care in Stroke: Help or Hindrance? 4th European Stroke Organisation Conference (ESOC 2018), Gothenburg, Sweden, 16-18 May 2018.
Kendall, M., Cowey, E. , Murray, S.A., Barber, M., Borthwick, S., Boyd, K., McAlpine, C., Stott, D. and Mead, G. (2017) Experiences and Multi-Dimensional Needs of People With Major Stroke and their Family Carers. British Geriatrics Society Autumn Meeting, Glasgow, UK, 23-25 Nov 2016. i46. (doi: 10.1093/ageing/afx070.162)
Barber, M., Kendall, M., Cowey, E. , Borthwick, S., Boyd, K., McAlpine, C., Stott, D.J. , Mead, G.E. and Murray, S.A. (2017) Is Palliative Care Appropriate for All People After Major Stroke. 3rd European Stroke Organisation Conference 2017, Prague, Czech Republic, 16-18 May 2017. p. 426. (doi: 10.1177/2396987317705242)
Conference Proceedings
Tolmie, E., Stanley, J., Cowey, E. , Alexander, G., Brand, D., Jackson, T., Dhillon, B. and McAlpine, C. (2013) Development of a Best Practice Statement for Screening, Assessment and Management of Vision Problems in the First 30 days After an Acute Stroke. In: RCN International Research Conference 2014, Glasgow, UK, 02-04 Apr 2014,
Grants
Grants and Awards listed are those received whilst working with the University of Glasgow.
- Reaching consensus for core outcome measures for palliative and end-of-life care after severe stroke
Chief Scientist Office
2019 - 2019
- Understanding experiences and multi-dimensional needs of people with major stroke: A mixed methods study.
Chief Scientist Office
2014 - 2016
- Development of a Best Practice Statement for Vision Problems After Stroke.
Scottish Government
2013 - 2014
Teaching
Professor Cowey has extensive experience of undergraduate and postgraduate education and healthcare research, and has significant knowledge of leadership, academic development, and professional practice within the field of nursing education. A registered nurse in both the UK and in Singapore, Professor Cowey has a sustained interest in transnational nursing education and in workforce development and is actively involved in UK committees shaping nursing regulation and higher education. Her expertise spans academic leadership, mentorship, and fostering professional growth, with a focus on ensuring alignment between individual achievements and institutional goals.
Research datasets
2021
Alhusayni, A. I. S., Cowey, E. , Paul, L. and Dybus, A. (2021) Web-based physiotherapy for people undergoing stroke rehabilitation. [Data Collection]