Helen Noble PhD

Dr. Helen Noble’s research is focused on two areas; (i) improving the quality of life of people with end-stage kidney disease (and their carers) from diagnosis through to the end of life. For example, Dr. Noble has been involved in the development of nephrology supportive and palliative care services; the implementation of advance care planning; the identification of cachexia as patients deteriorate, and interventions to improve quality of life including reflexology, mindfulness, and art. Integral to her program of research is patient and public involvement. (ii) Mindfulness and its application in chronic disease and in healthcare education.