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Professor Katie Brittain is a senior academic at Newcastle University, affiliated with the Faculty of Medical Sciences and the Institute of Health & Society. Her research is centered on aging, dementia care, assistive technologies, and health services for older adults. She is a key contributor to the Newcastle 85+ Study and leads investigations into patient safety, digital health, and social aspects of aging.
Her research interests include aging in place, assistive technology for people with dementia, care home safety, patient and public involvement in research, and end-of-life care. Her work often employs qualitative and mixed-methods approaches to understand the lived experiences of older people and their caregivers. She explores how technologies are integrated into everyday life and how they shape care practices and autonomy.
The recent publications highlight a strong trend toward digital health, patient safety in care homes, and the sociology of aging. Her work spans clinical, technological, and social domains, emphasizing co-production, equity, and real-world implementation. Themes such as digital exclusion, safety during care transitions, and the ethics of care robots reflect her interdisciplinary focus.
- Co-investigator in multiple studies on assistive technologies and dementia care.
- Active in patient and public involvement (PPI) in research design and data analysis.
- Contributor to national and international guidelines on care home safety and digital health.
Professor Brittain has been instrumental in shaping research on continence care after stroke and the social aspects of incontinence. Her early work laid foundational insights into how patients seek help and how services are delivered. She continues to lead and collaborate on large-scale, multi-institutional research projects that influence health policy and practice.
