Dr Katie Davis
Lecturer, Health And Social Care
School of Health, Wellbeing & Social Care
Biography
Professional biography
Katie is a registered mental health nurse and registered teacher with the Nursing & Midwifery Council. With a background in older adult mental health, Katie has worked as a lecturer since 2018 at universities in England and Scotland. Currently based in Scotland, Katie joined the OU in March 2024 and is mainly involved in mental health modules within Health & Social Care at the OU. Katie was awarded her PhD in 2020 with her thesis titled Co-researching with people living with dementia: A co-operative Inquiry at the University of Manchester.
Qualifications
- PhD (University of Manchester)
- MSc Advanced Nursing (Glasgow Caledonian University)
- BN Nursing (Mental Health) (Glasgow Caledonian University)
- MA Social Sciences (University of Glasgow)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (University of Salford)
- Graduate Certificate in Counselling Skills (University of Abertay Dundee)
- Fellow (Advance HE)
Research interests
- Lived experience and living well with dementia
- Older adult mental health
- Adult mental health
- Student mental health and well-being
- Participatory methods
- Qualitative Methods
Teaching interests
- Older adult mental health
- Adult mental health
- Dementia
- Health & Well-being
- Communication in health care settings
- Compassionate Leadership
Media Contributions
2025
Academic Consultant for BBC Ideas Short Film Five misconceptions about dementia - BBC
Academic Consultant for BBC Morning Live Segment BBC One - Morning Live, In what ways are those living with young-onset dementia affected?
Live Interview with BBC Radio 5 Live - Dementia
Live Interview BBC Radio Scotland - Dementia
Publications
Book Chapter
Journal Article
Exploring the effects of financial stress on undergraduate nursing students in Scotland (2025)
