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Caroline Nicholson is a Professor of Palliative Care and Ageing at the University of Surrey, based in the School of Health Sciences under the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. She is a Clinical Academic Nurse with a PhD (City University London, 2009), MSc in Medical Anthropology (Brunel University London), and BSc(Hons) in Community Nursing (King’s College London). She holds a Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) and a diploma in psycho-dynamic approaches to old age from the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust.
Education:
- BSc(Hons) in Community Nursing, King’s College London
- MSc in Medical Anthropology, Brunel University London
- PhD in Gerontology and Palliative Care, City University London (2009)
- Registered Nurse Qualification, St Bartholomew’s Hospital London
- Diploma in Psycho-dynamic Approaches to Old Age, Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust
Research Interests: Her work focuses on three key areas: Healthy Ageing (WHO’s functional capacity and environmental factors), Care Transitions and End-of-Life Care (with emphasis on frailty and complex needs), and Healthcare Systems Design to address the needs of frail older adults. She advocates for interprofessional collaboration, dignity in care, and system-wide approaches to advance care planning.
Publications Trends: Recent articles highlight her contributions to frailty identification, digital healthcare solutions (e.g., eConsultant), integrated care models, and governance frameworks. She explores the impact of policy and technology on healthcare delivery for elderly populations, particularly in palliative and geriatric settings.
- Scientific Awards: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
Advising & Grants: Leads the PALLUP Study (funded by HEE/NIHR) and developed the CHAT feasibility study for healthcare assistant training. Collaborates on projects like the REMAIN HOME trial, aiming to reduce hospital admissions for frail elders through optimized care. Her work also extends to governance models for primary/secondary care alliances in Australia.
Labs/Teams: She is associated with the Living and Dying Well ResearchKG initiative, which focuses on improving care for older adults with advanced frailty through interdisciplinary and community-centered approaches.
