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Dr. Qian Xiong is a Lecturer in Ageing Research at Lancaster University's Faculty of Health and Medicine (FHM), part of the Health Research Department. They specialize in quantitative methods, focusing on ageing, gerontology, and demography. Their work addresses dementia caregiving, end-of-life care practices, and the socioeconomic determinants of health in older adults. They teach on blended learning PhD programs and are a core member of the Centre for Ageing Research.
Research interests include active ageing disparities, health behaviors in older populations, and technology's role in improving quality of life. They analyze large secondary datasets to inform policy changes addressing population ageing. Current supervision topics involve friendship dynamics in later life, palliative care, and menopause symptom management through acupuncture.
Publications include a 2025 study on family caregivers' experiences in end-of-life care, published in Palliative Medicine. They collaborate internationally and contribute to editorial and peer-review activities in journals such as Frontiers in Psychology and Ageing and Society.
