Associate Professor of Nursing, University of Technology Sydney
Dr Louise Hickman expertise is in both quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods research which is grounded in her qualifications in Nursing, Masters of Public Health and a PhD. Dr Hickman primary research focus and current research projects are in chronic and complex disease, palliative care; improving care for the older person, women’s health, translational research that bridges the gaps between the acute care sector, community and residential aged care.
Dr Louise Hickman is Director of Postgraduate Nursing at UTS, this leadership role includes designing curriculum, quality management; curriculum renewal and reaccreditation. Dr Louise Hickman has been appointed and invited to sit on a number of internal and external industry committees and reference groups for clinical research and curricula.
Dr Hickman is facilitating and building a postgraduate curricula underpinned by a pedagogical approach grounded in sound research. The postgraduate learning experience should encourage nurses to improve utilisation and translation of knowledge into their practice, broader health care environments and to lead to better health outcomes.
'Use this app twice daily': how digital tools are revolutionising patient care
Jul 24, 2018 16:33 pm UTC| Technology
Imagine youve recently had a heart attack. Youre a lucky survivor. Youve received high-quality care from nurses and doctors whilst in hospital and youre now preparing to go home with the support of your family. The...