Dr Ian Davies Abbott
Lecturer in Healthcare Sciences (Mental Health Nursing)
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Overview
Ian is a researcher with a clinical background in mental health nursing. Ian is particularly interested in qualitative approaches in research with a background of applying Appreciative Inquiry, positioning theory and semi-structured interviews within his research. His recent work has explored the experience of people living with dementia during the covid-19 pandemic and the use of Appreciative Inquiry to support seldom heard groups to influence others.
Ian has a particular interest in the lived experience of people living with dementia, including the use of Dementia Care Mapping as tool for practice development and research. Ian’s work explores the impact of language on the delivery of care and how this can inform positive change. Ian is a member of the Centre for Ageing and Dementia Research (CADR) which is a multidisciplinary research centre funded by Welsh Government through Health and Care Research Wales.
Ian is a lecturer in mental health nursing and leads the MSc Dementia Studies. He is a PhD supervisor and aims to supervise students who are interested in qualitative methodologies and engaging with seldom heard groups.
Publications
2022
- PublishedPeople living with dementia using Appreciative Inquiry to challenge discourse
Davies Abbott, I., Huws, J. & Williams, S., Jun 2022. 1 p.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster - PublishedThe Development of Videoconference-Based Support for People Living With Rare Dementias and Their Carers: Protocol for a 3-Phase Support Group Evaluation
Waddington, C., Harding, E., Brotherhood, E., Davies Abbott, I., Barker, S., Camic, P., Ezeofor, V., Gardner, H., Grillo, A., Hardy, C., Hoare, Z., McKee-Jackson, R., Moore, K., O'Hara, T., Roberts, J., Rossi-Harries, S., Suarez-Gonzalez, A., Sullivan, M. P., Edwards, R. T., Van Der Byl Williams, M., Walton, J., Willoughby, A., Windle, G., Winrow, E., Wood, O., Zimmermann, N., Crutch, S. & Stott, J., 20 Jul 2022, In: JMIR Research Protocols. 11, 7, 13 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2021
- PublishedDementia care from behind the mask? Maintaining well-being during COVID-19 pandemic restrictions: Observations from Dementia Care Mapping on NHS mental health hospital wards in Wales
Page, S., Davies Abbott, I. & Jones, A., Dec 2021, In: Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing. 28, 6, p. 961-969 9 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - PublishedLiving in a care home during COVID-19: A case study of one person living with dementia
Davies Abbott, I., Jones, C. H. & Windle, G., 10 Dec 2021, In: Quality in Ageing and Older Adults. 22, 3-4, p. 147-158
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2020
- PublishedSame map, different direction - Exploring new opportunities that dementia care mapping (TM) can offer to acute mental health admission wards for older people - Innovative practice
Page, S., Davies Abbott, I. & Phillips, M., 1 Feb 2020, In: Dementia. 19, 2, p. 433-437
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article - PublishedToday we Talked: A novel approach to overcoming barriers to sexual safety on mental health wards
Page, S., Davies Abbott, I., Carr, T., O'Hara, A., Forsyth, S. & Charles, D., Oct 2020, In: Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing. 27, 5, p. 669-674
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2018
- PublishedHealthcare guidelines on caring for transgender people with dementia
Davies Abbott, I., Page, S., Roberts, D. & Burgess, J., 2018, In: Journal of Dementia Care. 26, 6
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
2017
- PublishedCare to Talk? A framework for appreciative concerns about dementia – Innovative Practice
Page, S., Rowett, R. & Davies Abbott, I., 2017, In: Dementia. 16, 8, p. 1069-1074
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2016
- PublishedTransgender, Mental Health, and Older People: An Appreciative Approach Towards Working Together
Page, S., Burgess, J., Davies Abbott, I., Roberts, D. & Molderson, J., Dec 2016, In: Issues in Mental Health Nursing. 37, 12, p. 903-911
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2014
- Published‘Rydym Eisiau Gwybod’ – the dementia diagnosis disclosure preferences of people in North Wales
Page, S., Davies Abbott, I., Ingley, S. & Bee, P., 12 Dec 2014, In: International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. 30, 1, p. 108-110
Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review
Activities
2022
- New seminar series between The Center of Excellence for the Hill Tribe Health Research (CEHR), Thiland and Ageing and Dementia @ Bangor / DSDC
12 Oct 2022 →
Links:
Activity: Types of External academic engagement - Contribution to the work of national or international committees and working groups (Contributor)
2019
- 29th Alzheimer Europe Conference
Oral presentation: Using Appreciative Inquiry with people with dementia to discover positivity and influence the future.
25 Oct 2019
Activity: Participation in conference (Speaker) - Supporting Continuing Professional Development
15 Jan 2019
Activity: Oral presentation (Speaker)
Projects
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01/04/2022 – 15/07/2023 (Active)