A5074385527- Cognitive Functions and Memory
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Voice and Speech Disorders
- Elder Abuse and Neglect
- Dysphagia Assessment and Management
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Age of Information Optimization
- Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management
- Healthcare innovation and challenges
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Occupational Therapy Practice and Research
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Music Therapy and Health
- Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility
- Mental Health Research Topics
- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
La Trobe University
2020-2024
Australian Catholic University
2016-2024
The University of Melbourne
2021-2023
The ability to regulate emotions is central well-being, but healthy emotion regulation may not merely be about using the “right” strategies. According strategy-situation-fit hypothesis, emotion-regulation strategies are conducive well-being only when used in appropriate contexts. This study first test hypothesis ecological momentary assessment of cognitive reappraisal—a putatively adaptive strategy. We expected people who reappraisal more uncontrollable situations and less controllable have...
Background Therapeutic dancing can be beneficial for people living with Parkinson’s disease (PD), yet community-based classes difficult to access. Objective To evaluate the feasibility and impact of online therapeutic in early mid-stages PD. Methods Co-produced PD, physiotherapists, dance teachers local PD association, ‘ParkinDANCE’ program was adapted enable delivery during COVID-19 pandemic. Participants completed 8 one-hour sessions dancing. Each person assigned their own teacher together...
Background: While the challenges for psychological well-being Australian healthcare workers have been documented, there has a dearth of qualitative research on sources resilience that sustained during COVID-19 pandemic. This study identified clinicians used to cope with frontline Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted 20 health professionals, across five hospitals, between October 2020 and April 2021. The recorded transcribed, results analysed using thematic analysis based...
Background Parkinson’s disease can negatively affect vocal functioning and social wellbeing, particularly in the latter stages of progression. Face-to-face group singing interventions improve communication wellbeing outcomes, yet not all people access in-person sessions. To help overcome barriers to participation, exploration feasibility utility online therapeutic programs is needed. Objectives evaluate feasibility, acceptability, preliminary efficacy a 12-week ParkinSong Online intervention...
Background: Dancing is an engaging physical activity for people living with Parkinson's disease (PD). We conducted a process evaluation PD trial on online dancing. Methods: "ParkinDANCE Online" was co-produced by PD, healthcare professionals, dance instructors, and organisation. The mapped the following inputs: (i) stakeholder steering group to oversee program design, processes, outcomes; (ii) co-design of classes, based research evidence synthesis, expert advice, recommendations; (iii)...
Prospective memory (PM) is a critical determinant of whether person able to lead an independent life. Because PM declines in late adulthood, important question therefore whether, and if so, which types, interventions might meaningful benefits. In the present study, we randomly assigned older adults one four conditions, three participants received structured intervention (Restorative, Compensatory, Combined Restorative Compensatory); fourth was Active Control condition. The results showed...
Parkinson's disease can be associated with speech deterioration and low communication confidence which in turn compromises social interaction. Therapeutic singing is an engaging method for combatting decline; however, face-to-face delivery limit access to group singing. The aim of this study test the feasibility acceptability online mode a intervention (ParkinSong) as well remote data collection procedures.This ParkinSong Online trial single-arm, pre-post 30 people living Parkinson's....
To evaluate The Little Things training program, designed to assist personal care assistants (PCAs) from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds communicate more effectively with aged residents.This project included PCAs residential facilities (RACFs) Certificate III students registered organisations (RTOs) in Melbourne, Australia. A control group (n = 18) was also included. Measures the following: pre- posttraining confidence rankings of task importance; perceived change...
Abstract Objectives To evaluate a Wellbeing Check‐in tool and process for use with BlueCare's home care package (HCP) clients by well‐being practitioners. The had been co‐designed HCP trialled 15 clients. Methods Most Significant Change (MSC) methodology was used to gather stories from five practitioners, staff seven A workshop senior held determine themes whether the met its aims. Results Out of 22 MSC stories, 18 were judged in scope participants. Eight then identified. Four reflected...
Age-related losses in executive control are widely assumed to contribute prospective memory (PM) lapses late adulthood, but date, this assumption has gained only inconsistent support from lab-based studies. The present study tested whether age indirectly affects PM via (1) individual differences specific operations (a parallel mediated model), or (2) a serially model, with processing speed as the first mediator. Older adults (
Most direct residential aged care is provided by personal assistants (PCAs), with western societies increasingly relying on culturally diverse workers. In Australia and internationally, studies have reported that the level of training in both instrumental relational for PCAs insufficient inconsistent. This study evaluated impact The Little Things program, designed students to become PCAs. A modified Significant Change process, comprising a group-based qualitative analysis narratives, was...
<b><i>Background:</i></b> Most evidence now indicates that cognitive function is related to poorer oral health in late adulthood, but this relationship not invariant across specific domains. Prospective memory (PM) a core skill refers for future intentions and known be the formation of habits such as tooth flossing. However, between PM has been subject only limited empirical study. <b><i>Objective:</i></b> The two studies reported paper were...