What influences nurses’ decisions to work in rural and remote settings? A systematic review and meta-synthesis of qualitative research

Ms Seonaid MacKay

qualifications: RGN, OND, RM, BSc(hons), MRes

contribution: Study conception and design, Acquisition of data, Analysis and interpretation of data, Drafting of manuscript, Critical revision

position: PhD Student and Ophthalmic Practitioner

Ophthalmic Nurse Practitioner PhD Student

Prof Annetta Smith

qualifications: PhD

contribution: Study conception and design, Acquisition of data, Analysis and interpretation of data, Drafting of manuscript, Critical revision

position: Head of Department

Head of Department, Department of Nursing and Midwifery, University of the Highlands and Islands. Research: remote and rural health, sensory imnpairment,older people, action research

Dr Richard Kyle

qualifications: PhD, FRSPH, FRGS, SFHEA

contribution: Study conception and design, Acquisition of data, Analysis and interpretation of data, Drafting of manuscript, Critical revision

position: Deputy Head of Research and Evaluation

Dr Michelle Beattie

qualifications: PhD

contribution: Study conception and design, Acquisition of data, Analysis and interpretation of data, Drafting of manuscript, Critical revision

position: Lecturer

My interest in improvement science has been influenced by my diverse background in nursing and healthcare. Specifically, I am interested in improving outcomes and experiences of people engaging in health services, with a particular focus on using the patient/public voice to improve services. I am also interested in the remote and rural workforce and access to health services. I have expertise and experience in conducting systematic reviews, and qualitative and quantitative research methods.