research
As an academic, Karan’s research interests in the challenge of dementia care, particularly within ethnic minority groups have spanned over a decade. Her doctoral study researched experiences of caring for a family member with dementia for Sikhs living in Wolverhampton of the UK. This biographical study highlighted challenges with access to, and experience of, health and social care services in the UK – with such experiences being strongly linked to their experiences as migrants in the UK. She has since developed cultural competency training for healthcare professionals and continued working on a number of research projects to further develop this area.
Understanding experiences of Post-Diagnostic Dementia Support for the South Asian Community in England
Role: Lead Researcher Commissioned by Alzheimer's Society, this project began in June 2021 and was completed by November 2021 Background The increase in the numbers of South Asians in the UK is likely to lead to an increased need for dementia services yet; they are...
The south Asian Dementia diAgnosis PaThway (ADAPT): An online toolkit of enhanced interventions
The south Asian Dementia diAgnosis PaThway (ADAPT): An online toolkit of enhanced interventions This project is funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research under its Research for Patient Benefit Programme (grant reference number NIHR200736). The...
SOCH: South Asian Opinions and Care needs: Helping people to think about their future care wishes
SOCH: South Asian Opinions and Care needs: Helping people to think about their future care wishes Funded by NHS England, this project began in November 2019 and was completed in December 2020.Role: Co-researcher Background: It is recognised that the ability to offer...
The CCUES project Complex and Incurable Conditions: Understanding the views and Experiences of the South Asian community in Wolverhampton.
CCUES: Complex and Incurable Conditions: Understanding the views and Experiences of the South Asian community in Wolverhampton. Funded by the National Big Lottery Community Fund, this project began in September 2018 and was completed by August 2019. Role: Project Lead...
The use of dance as a vehicle/instrument for enhancing communication and relationship building when supporting people with dementia.
Funded by the Research Investment Fund at De Montfort University, this project began in September 2017 and was completed in November 2018. Role: Lead Researcher Background Dance has been noted as a non-pharmacological intervention commonly being used to support people...
A toolkit for increasing the participation of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Communities in Health and Social Care Research.
Role: Co-researcher Funded by the East midlands Academic Health Sciences Network and the East Midlands Clinical Research Network, this project began in November 2015 and was completed by November 2018. It recently received further funding from the National Institute...
Caring for a person with dementia: a qualitative study of the experiences of the Sikh community in Wolverhampton (PhD Thesis).
Role: Lead researcherFunded by Keele University, this PhD began in September 2006 and was completed by November 2011 Background Though there was some research on the experiences of Asian carers of people with dementia, the research had not considered how their...
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education & training
With over ten years’ experience of working in the Higher education sector, Karan has extensive experience of developing and delivering bespoke courses, small and large lectures and seminars based on the latest research and evidence based practice.
consultancy
As an independent consultant, Karan supports policy makers, and health and social care service providers to potentially address and deliver superb outcomes for a hitherto neglected but growing part of the community.
publications
Karan has published in an array of academic arenas, with her work featured in a number of books, journal articles and reports.