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Allan Hicks is a Lecturer and Admissions Tutor for Adult Nursing at the School of Health & Psychological Sciences, City, University of London. He has previously held academic leadership roles at London Southbank University and King's College London, including Programme Director and Chair of the Pre-registration Admissions Panel. He is also a Link Lecturer for North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust, integrating academic and clinical practice.
Dr. Hicks holds a DHC, MSc in Gerontology, and a B.Ed (Hons) in Nursing. He is a registered mental health nurse (RMN) and registered general nurse (RGN), with a clinical background in mental health and adult nursing, specializing in the care of older adults and people living with dementia.
His research focuses on supportive care for older people with frailty, dementia, quality of life, loneliness, and social support among elderly populations, particularly in urban and cross-cultural contexts. His recent work includes integrative reviews and empirical studies on health outcomes in aging, with a strong emphasis on patient-centered and holistic care models.
His publications span from 2001 to 2023, showing a sustained scholarly trajectory. The most recent articles highlight trends in stigma in chronic illness, integrative care models, and global gerontological research, particularly in China. His work often employs qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods approaches, including systematic and integrative reviews.
- Royal College of Nursing (Member)
Dr. Hicks contributes to teaching in physical and psychological health integration, leadership in healthcare, and dissertation modules. He has not been mentioned as supervising students in the provided text, nor are specific grants detailed beyond a citation of NIHR funding in a co-authored paper. His professional activities include media engagement, such as contributing to a BBC Radio 4 programme on midwifery education.
He is actively involved in bridging academic education and clinical practice through his link lecturer role and admissions responsibilities, contributing to nursing workforce development and educational standards.
