Partner 4 – Lead Investigator
name
Clarissa Sammut-Scerri
nationality
Maltese
institution
L-Università ta' Malta
University of Malta
department
Child and Family Studies
Faculty for Social Wellbeing
city / country
Msida, Malta
professional status
Associate Professor
keywords
#mental health #public health #community health #health promotion #health services research #implementation science #health equity #patient-centred care
general expertise and its relevance for the project
Clarissa Sammut-Scerri has extensive expertise in mental health nursing, vulnerable populations, community-based care, and person-centred healthcare approaches. Her research and clinical interests focus on mental health, social inclusion, family experiences, and improving care pathways for individuals facing complex health and social challenges.
Within the VOICE project, her expertise will contribute to understanding patient and family perspectives, strengthening stakeholder engagement, and supporting the development of inclusive and accessible care models. Her background in nursing, mental health, and community care is highly relevant to the project’s focus on improving access to care and addressing inequalities within healthcare systems.
awards received / other responsibilities
Clarissa Sammut-Scerri is Associate Professor within the Department of Nursing at University of Malta. She has extensive experience in nursing mental health, vulnerable populations, community-based care, and healthcare education. Her work focuses on person-centered care, social inclusion, mental health, and the lived experiences of vulnerable individuals and families. She has contributed to interdisciplinary and international collaborations related to healthcare access, nursing education, mental health promotion, and patient-centered care approaches. She is also involved in supervision, curriculum development, and research activities within healthcare and nursing sciences.
positions
2020 – present
Associate Professor, Department of Nursing, University of Malta, Malta
2014 – 2020
Senior Lecturer, Department of Nursing, University of Malta, Malta
2008 – 2014
Lecturer, Department of Nursing, University of Malta, Malta
1995 – 2008
Clinical Nurse and Academic Staff Roles, healthcare and academic institutions in Malta
education
2008, PhD in Nursing, University of Malta, Malta
2000, MSc in Health Services Management, University of Manchester, United Kingdom
1995, BSc (Hons) Nursing, University of Malta, Malta
complete list of publications
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publications up to five most important achievements, publications, IP (e.g. patents) relevant to the proposal
2024 – Research contributions related to mental health nursing and person-centered care
2023 – Publications concerning vulnerable populations and healthcare experiences
2022 – Contributions to nursing and community mental health research
2020 - 2025 – Research outputs related to social inclusion, patient-centered care, and healthcare access
Contributions to interdisciplinary healthcare and nursing education initiatives Malta
additional information
- Associate Professor, Department of Nursing, University of Malta.
- Extensive experience in mental health nursing and community-based care
- Active involvement in interdisciplinary healthcare education and research collaborations.
- Supervisor of undergraduate and postgraduate research within nursing and healthcare sciences.
- Contributor to initiatives related to patient-centred care, social inclusion, and healthcare accessibility.
