Moira Mulhern

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Moira Mulhern is a clinical researcher whose work centers on improving health-related quality of life (HRQoL) for patients undergoing major urologic surgery, particularly radical cystectomy (RC) for bladder cancer. Her key research areas include patient resilience, post-operative recovery, and the psychosocial dimensions of surgical outcomes. In her most-cited study, "Higher resilience in radical cystectomy patients is associated with improved health related quality of life post-operatively," Mulhern demonstrates that psychological resilience is a significant predictor of better HRQoL after RC with urinary diversion. This finding is crucial, as it shifts focus beyond surgical technique—such as enhanced recovery protocols or robotic approaches—to the patient’s mental fortitude as a modifiable factor in recovery. With 1 citation to date, this emerging work highlights her contribution to a more holistic understanding of surgical success. Mulhern’s research has the potential to inform pre-operative counseling and interventions that bolster resilience, ultimately helping patients navigate the substantial morbidity associated with RC. Her work bridges the gap between surgical outcomes and patient-centered care, offering a compassionate, evidence-based framework for improving long-term well-being in this vulnerable population.