Mrs Alyson Davies

Associate Professor

Nursing

+44 (0) 1792 518588

a.l.y.davies@swansea.ac.uk

Available For Postgraduate Supervision

About

I am a Senior Lecturer and Field Lead for Children and Young People’s Nursing (CYPN). I am a qualified nurse – RGN, RSCN ,PGCE who has a degree in Psychology as well as a Master degree in Nursing. I worked in clinical practice as a Children’s nurse in oncology and acute care before moving into education. I am involved in teaching and supervising the students studying for a pre-registration degree in Children’s Nursing. My teaching extends across a range of programmes run by the School of Health and Social Care where there is a need for expertise in children and young people’s health and children’s nursing. I also have links with the children’s wards delivering care across our area as a link lecturer. I also represent School of Health and Social Care and the CYP nursing team externally as required on national fora. I have published widely in my areas of interest.

Areas Of Expertise

Children and Young peoples’ Nursing
Pain issues in children and young people
Child development
Children and Young People’s psychological development
Psychological issues in children and Young people’s health
Children and Young People’s Mental health issues

Career Highlights

Teaching Interests

Scenario based learning

Discovery learning

Online/Blended learning

Research Award Highlights Collaborations

Publications

Research Highlights

Davies, A. & Davies, R. (Eds.). (2016). Children and Young People's Nursing: Principles for practice. CRC press/ Taylor and Francis ebook.
https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1201/9781315382630, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa30845
Terry, J. & Davies, A. (2016). Child and Young People's mental health. In Alyson M. Davies; Ruth E. Davies (Ed.), Children and Young People's Nursing: Principles for Practice (pp. 199-220). Routledge
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa30846
https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.1201/9781315382630-22/children-young-people-mental-health-julia-terry-alyson-davies?context=ubx&refId=86f315be-21d8-4124-b7e6-fb4b0cf39657
Davies, A. & Terry, J. (2016). Caring for children and young people with complex mental health problems. Children and Young People's Nursing: Principles for Practice (pp. 221-246).
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa30847
Davies, A. & Rolfe, G. (2016). Issues in developing an educational and professional portfolio. Children and Young People's Nursing: Principles for Practice (pp. 309-329).
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa30850
John, J., Williams, S., & Davies, A. (2012). Child health. Pearson Education Ltd
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa10840
http://www.pearson.com.uk

All Research

Journal Articles

Terry, J., Davies, A., Norris, C., Tait, S., & Condon, L. (2019). Improving the digital literacy competence of nursing and midwifery students: A qualitative study of the experiences of NICE student champions. Nurse Education in Practice, 34, 192-198.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nepr.2018.11.016, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa47996
Davies, A. (2001). Death of an adolescent: parental grief and coping strategies.. British Journal of Nursing, 10(20), 1332-1342.
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa10850
http://www.internurse.com
Davies, A., Eaton, N., Earles, C., & Luke, C. (2001). Educating children’s nurses in Wales. Paediatric Nursing, 13(6), pp21-24.
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa11281
http://www.nursing-standard.co.uk/paediatricnursing/
Davies, A. (1999). Professional attitudes towards Parent Held Child Health records. British Journal of Community Nursing, 4(8), 381-389.
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa11282
http://www.internurse.com
Davies, A. (1999). Reflections on the 2nd International Congress on Childcare Nursing. Paediatric Nursing, 11(13), 42-44.
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa11284
http://www.nursing-standard.co.uk/paediatricnursing/
Davies, A. (1998). Psychological care of the critically ill child and family. Paediatric Nursing, 10(2)
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa11285
http://www.nursing-standard.co.uk/paediatricnursing/
Davies, A. (1997). Book Review of Early Childhood Studies: An introduction. Nursing Standard
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa11286
http://www.nursing-standard.co.uk/paediatricnursing/
Davies, A. (1997). Nurses and Children - A close relationship. Assignment, 2(2.3/2.4), 77
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa11292

Book Chapters

Terry, J. & Davies, A. (2016). Child and Young People's mental health. In Alyson M. Davies; Ruth E. Davies (Ed.), Children and Young People's Nursing: Principles for Practice (pp. 199-220). Routledge
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa30846
https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.1201/9781315382630-22/children-young-people-mental-health-julia-terry-alyson-davies?context=ubx&refId=86f315be-21d8-4124-b7e6-fb4b0cf39657
Barton, D., Davies, A., & Davies, R. (2016). Advanced practice in children and young people's nursing. In Alyson M. Davies; Ruth E. Davies (Ed.), Children and Young People's Nursing: Principles for Practice (pp. 265-288). Routledge
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa30849
https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/e/9781315382630
Davies, A. & Terry, J. (2016). Caring for children and young people with complex mental health problems. Children and Young People's Nursing: Principles for Practice (pp. 221-246).
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa30847
Davies, A. & Rolfe, G. (2016). Issues in developing an educational and professional portfolio. Children and Young People's Nursing: Principles for Practice (pp. 309-329).
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa30850
John, J., Williams, S., & Davies, A. (2012). Child health. Pearson Education Ltd
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa10840
http://www.pearson.com.uk
Terry, J. & Davies, A. (2011). Child and adolescent mental health. Children and young people's nursing: principles for practice Hodder Arnold
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa10842
http://www.hodderarnold.com
Davies, A. & Terry, J. (2011). Caring for children and young people with complex mental health problems. Children and young people's nursing: principles for practice Hodder Arnold
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa10844
http://www.hodderarnold.com
Davies, A. & Rolfe, G. (2011). Developing a professional portfolio. Children and young people's nursing: principles for practice Hodder Arnold
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa10847
http://www.hodderarnold.com
Davies, A. (2009). Pain assessment: child.. Foundation skill for caring Palgrave Macmillan
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa10849

Conference Contributions

Davies, A. (2007). Attempted Suicide in Young people: A global Cause for concern. Bro Morgannwg Health Trust.
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa11287
Davies, A. (2003). Parent Held Child Health Records: Promoting partnerships in care Abstract No. 113,. 2nd International Shared Decision Making conference Book of abstracts.
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa11288
Davies, A. (1999). Parent Held Records: An evaluation of parents attitudes. In British Journal of Community Nursing (pp. 242-249). MA Healthcare Ltd.
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa11283
http://www.internurse.com
Davies, A. (1998). Adolescent Suicide: A cause for concern. In Libro de conferencias invitadas, communicaciones orales y posters - Congreso Internacional De Infermeria InfantilBaraja Canaria S.L. Tenerife.
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa11289
Davies, A. (1997). Parent Held Records. Swansea University.
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa11291

Edited Books

Davies, A. & Davies, R. (Eds.). (2016). Children and Young People's Nursing: Principles for practice. CRC press/ Taylor and Francis ebook.
https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1201/9781315382630, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa30845
Davies, R. & Davies, A. (Eds.). (2011). Children and Young People's Nursing: Principles for practice. Hodder Arnold.
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa10841
http://www.hodderarnold.com

Other Research Outputs

Davies, A. (1998). An assessment of parent’s attitudes towards the introduction of Parent Held Child Health Records.
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa11290

Taught Modules

SHM249 Parenting and Neonatal Care: supporting additional needs

This module will further develop the students¿ knowledge and understanding of the role of the midwife in caring for women, newborn infants and their families during the transition to parenthood. This includes caring for women, babies and families where there are complications and additional care needs. This module will build on pre-existing knowledge and develop the student¿s holistic and critical approach to both the care of the newborn and the transition to parenthood.
SHN168 Understanding Health and Illness (Child)

This module will support students to gain insight into factors that can influence a person¿s health and wellbeing. This module will examine how biological, psychological and social factors contribute to patterns of health breakdown and ill health. A lifespan approach will be implemented to enable students to care for people across all four fields of nursing in their own homes, community, hospital or any healthcare setting where their needs are supported and managed.
SHN168W Deall iechyd a salwch (Plant)

Bydd y modiwl hwn yn cefnogi myfyrwyr i gael mewnwelediad i ffactorau a all ddylanwadu ar iechyd a llesiant unigolyn. Bydd y modiwl hwn yn archwilio sut mae ffactorau biolegol, seicolegol a chymdeithasol yn cyfrannu at batrymau chwalfa iechyd ac afiechyd. Bydd dull oes yn cael ei weithredu i alluogi myfyrwyr i ofalu am bobl ar draws pob un o'r pedwar maes nyrsio yn eu cartrefi eu hunain, y gymuned, yr ysbyty neu unrhyw leoliad gofal iechyd lle mae eu hanghenion yn cael eu cefnogi a'u rheoli.
SHN178 Understanding health and Illness (Child)

This module will support students to gain insight into factors that can influence a person¿s health and wellbeing. This module will examine how biological, psychological and social factors contribute to patterns of health breakdown and ill health. A lifespan approach will be implemented to enable students to care for people across all four fields of nursing in their own homes, community, hospital or any healthcare setting where their needs are supported and managed.
SHN178W Deall iechyd a salwch (Plant)

Bydd y modiwl hwn yn cefnogi myfyrwyr i gael mewnwelediad i ffactorau a all ddylanwadu ar iechyd a llesiant unigolyn. Bydd y modiwl hwn yn archwilio sut mae ffactorau biolegol, seicolegol a chymdeithasol yn cyfrannu at batrymau chwalfa iechyd ac afiechyd. Bydd dull oes yn cael ei weithredu i alluogi myfyrwyr i ofalu am bobl ar draws pob un o'r pedwar maes nyrsio yn eu cartrefi eu hunain, y gymuned, yr ysbyty neu unrhyw leoliad gofal iechyd lle mae eu hanghenion yn cael eu cefnogi a'u rheoli.
SHN3056 Advancing Professional Nursing Practice (Adult)

The aim of this module is to enable nursing students to develop the knowledge and skills to evaluate and advance professional nursing practice. It will help them to identify areas for improvement and help identify any potential limitations within the context of current policy and organisational cultures. The module will enable the student to develop their own potential, advancing their own practice whilst evaluating the impact on self, service users and other professionals.

Career History

Senior Lecturer in Children and Young People’s Nursing, Swansea University

1995 - Present

Affiliated Positions

External Examiner , University West of England

2017 - Present
External Examiner , Kingston University/St George’s University of London

2011 - 2016
Trainer, Children’s Commissioner for Wales

2011 - 2011
Trainer, Health Inspectorate Wales

2011 - 2011
Critical Reader, Open University

2010 - 2010

Other Roles

Member of Editorial Board , Comprehensive Child and Adolescent Nursing (Journal)

2016 - Present

Public Engagements

Reviewer for the following journals:

Nursing Children and Young People
British Journal of Nursing
Comprehensive Child and Adolesent Nursing
Journal of Child Health Care

Invited Presentations, Lectures and Conferences

An evaluation of the All Wales Paediatric Lymphoedema Service: Conference Presentation at UK Conference on Managing Lymphoedema

2017

Cardiff: All Wales Lymphoedema Service
Informed Consent with Children and Young people

2011

Children’s Commissioner for Wales
Informed Consent with Children and Young people

2011

Health Inspectorate Wales

Mrs Alyson Davies

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About

Areas Of Expertise

Career Highlights

Research Highlights

All Research

SHM249 Parenting and Neonatal Care: supporting additional needs

SHN168 Understanding Health and Illness (Child)

SHN168W Deall iechyd a salwch (Plant)

SHN178 Understanding health and Illness (Child)

SHN178W Deall iechyd a salwch (Plant)

SHN3056 Advancing Professional Nursing Practice (Adult)

Senior Lecturer in Children and Young People’s Nursing, Swansea University

External Examiner , University West of England

External Examiner , Kingston University/St George’s University of London

Trainer, Children’s Commissioner for Wales

Trainer, Health Inspectorate Wales

Critical Reader, Open University

Member of Editorial Board , Comprehensive Child and Adolescent Nursing (Journal)

An evaluation of the All Wales Paediatric Lymphoedema Service: Conference Presentation at UK Conference on Managing Lymphoedema

Informed Consent with Children and Young people

Informed Consent with Children and Young people