Dr Andy Nichols

Biography

Qualifications

RGN, DipPSN, MA, PGCE, PhD

Professional membership

I am a member of the Infection Prevention Society.

Research

Research interests

I am interested in the use of organisational learning theory as a means of improving infection control knowledge and practice.

I am a member of the professional and organisational issues research group.

Publications

Key publications

Key publications are highlighted

Journals

Articles

Nichols A, Trimble P & Stebbings A 2020 'The use of inter-professional education (IPE) healthcare law and ethics scenario based learning sessions amongst nursing, midwifery and law students: An evaluation' Nurse Education Today 91, 104455-104455 , DOI

Hambridge K, Nichols A & Endacott R 2016 'The impact of sharps injuries on student nurses: a systematic review' British Journal of Nursing 25, (19) 1064-1071 , DOI PEARL

Nichols A & Mukonoweshuro R 2016 'Understanding and knowledge of sustainable waste management within the neonatal unit: A qualitative investigation' Journal of Neonatal Nursing , DOI PEARL

Manzi S, Nichols A & Richardson J 2016 'A comparison of waste compositions at health and social care facilities' British Journal of Healthcare Management 22, (9) 469-474 , DOI

Manzi S, Nichols A & Richardson J 2016 'A study of health and social care waste management behaviour' British Journal of Healthcare Management 22, (7) 360-366 , DOI

Richardson J, Grose J, Manzi S, Mills I, Moles DR, Mukonoweshuro R, Nasser M & Nichols A 2016 'What's in a bin: A case study of dental clinical waste composition and potential greenhouse gas emission savings' BRITISH DENTAL JOURNAL 220, (2) 61-66 Author Site , DOI

Nichols A, Grose J & Mukonoweshuro R 2016 'Achieving cost and carbon savings in neonatal practice: A review of the literature on sustainable waste management' Journal of Neonatal Nursing 22, (2) 81-87 , DOI PEARL

Nichols A & Allum P 2015 'Emergency medical services (EMS) and waste: a review of the literature on sustainable EMS waste management' Journal of Paramedic Practice 7, (11) 568-571 , DOI

Manzi S, Nichols A & Richardson J 2014 'A non-participant observational study of health and social care waste disposal behaviour in the South West of England' J Health Serv Res Policy 19, (4) 231-235 Author Site , DOI

Nichols A 2014 'The impact of the clinical environment on family centred care in the neonatal unit: A qualitative investigation' Journal of Neonatal Nursing 20, (5) 230-235 , DOI

Nichols A & Manzi S 2014 'Physical space and its impact on waste management in the neonatal care setting' Journal of Infection Prevention 15, (4) 134-138 , DOI

Nichols A 2013 'Sustainable family centred care in the neonatal unit' Journal of Neonatal Nursing 19, (5) 266-270 , DOI

Manzi S, Nichols A, Pahl S, Richardson J, Bennallick M & Grose J 2013 'How do they manage it? An observational study of health and social care waste management' PSYCHOLOGY & HEALTH 28, 262-262 Author Site

Nichols A, Grose J, Bennallick M & Richardson J 2012 'Sustainable healthcare waste management: a qualitative investigation of its feasibility within a county in the south west of England' Journal of Infection Prevention 14, (2) 60-64 , DOI

Richardson J, Nichols A & Henry T 2012 'Do transition towns have the potential to promote health and well-being? A health impact assessment of a transition town initiative' Public Health 126, (11) 982-989 Author Site , DOI

Grose J, Bennallick M, Nichols A, Pahl S & Richardson J 2012 'Facilitating Sustainable Waste Management Behaviors Within the Health Sector: A Case Study of the National Health Service (NHS) in Southwest England, UK' SUSTAINABILITY 4, (4) 630-642 Author Site , DOI

Nichols AT, Richardson J & Maynard V 2010 'Climate change and communicable disease: What are the risks?' Journal of Infection Prevention 11, (5) 146-148

Nichols A & Richardson J 2010 'Climate Change, Health and Sustainability: A brief Survey of Primary Care Trusts in the South West of England' Perspectives in Public Health , DOI

Richardson J, Kagawa F & Nichols A 2009 'Health, energy vulnerability and climate change: a retrospective thematic analysis of primary care trust policies and practices' Public Health 123, (12) 765-770 Author Site , DOI

Nichols A, Maynard V, Goodman B & Richardson J 2009 'Health, Climate Change and Sustainability: A systematic Review and Thematic Analysis of the Literature' Environ Health Insights 3, 63-88 Author Site , DOI PEARL

Richardson J, Kagawa F & Nichols AT 2009 'Health, energy vulnerability and climate change: A retrospective thematic analysis of primary care trust policies and practices' Public Health 123, (12) 765-770

Nichols AT, Maynard V, Goodman B & Richardson J 2009 'Health, energy vulnerability and climate change: A retrospective thematic analysis of primary care trust policies and practices' Environmental Health Insights 3, 63-88

Nichols AT & Badger B 2008 'An investigation of the division between espoused and actual practice in infection control and of the knowledge sources that may underpin this division' British Journal of Infection Control 9, (4) 11-15

Cornock M & Nichols AT 2008 'Caught on camera' Nursing Standard 23, (5) 64-64

Richardson J, Kagawa F & Nichols A 2008 'Health, Climate Change and Energy Vulnerability: A Retrospective Assessment of Strategic Health Authority Policy and Practice in England' Environmental Health Insights 2, 97-103 PEARL

Nichols AT & Badger B 2008 'Investigating the use of situated learning in the control of infection' The International Journal of Learning 15, (1) 177-184

Nichols A & Richardson J 0 'Climate change, Health and Sustainability: A brief survey of Primary Care Trusts in the South West of England' Perspectives in Public Health , DOI

Other Publications

Nichols AT 2017 Protecting patients and vital NHS resources through effective clinical waste management. Health Business Publisher Site

Profiles

Lecturer in Nursing Studies (Education)

School of Nursing and Midwifery (Faculty of Health)