A5091877709- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
- Treatment of Major Depression
- Electroconvulsive Therapy Studies
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Bipolar Disorder and Treatment
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy and Associated Phenomena
- Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders
- Children's Physical and Motor Development
- Hip and Femur Fractures
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Olfactory and Sensory Function Studies
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Acute Ischemic Stroke Management
- Nursing Roles and Practices
- Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments
- Visual perception and processing mechanisms
- Educational Methods and Media Use
- Behavioral and Psychological Studies
- Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
St Vincent’s Private Hospital Sydney
2024
Monash University
2006-2023
Monash Health
2010
Introduction Videoconferencing may help address barriers associated with poor access to post-stroke cognitive screening. However, the equivalence of videoconference and face-to-face administrations appropriate screening tools needs be established. We compared Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) in community-based survivors stroke. also evaluated whether participant characteristics (e.g. age) influenced equivalence. Methods used a randomised crossover design (two-week interval). Participants...
ObjectiveVideoconference technology may be a means of improving access to neuropsychological services. We investigated the use of, and views on, videoconference for clinical purposes among neuropsychologists in Australia.MethodAn online survey was completed by convenience sample (i.e., registered psychologists working neuropsychology roles) between March June 2018, recruited through profession‐based email group word‐of‐mouth. Quantitative data were analysed descriptively open‐ended responses...
Abstract Objective: Neuropsychological assessment via videoconference could assist in bridging service access gaps due to geographical, mobility, or infection control barriers. We aimed compare performances on neuropsychological measures across in-person and videoconference-based administrations community-based survivors of stroke. Method: Participants were recruited through a stroke-specific database community advertising. Stroke eligible if they had no upcoming assessment, concurrent...
Objectives: To determine whether allied health interventions delivered using telehealth provide similar or better outcomes for patients compared with traditional face-to-face delivery modes. Study design: A rapid systematic review the Cochrane methodology to extract eligible randomized trials. Eligible trials: Trials were inclusion if they a comparable dose of by neuropsychologist, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, podiatrist, psychologist, and/or speech pathologist; reported...
Previous studies on aging and attention typically examine group differences between younger older adults, rather than seeing as a continuous process. Using correlational analyses, this study examined progressive changes in the magnitude of attentional blink (AB) associated with aging. Increased age was found to be significantly ability detect second target (T2), whereby correlated production longer more pronounced AB; supports proposition that is reduced inhibitory processes selective...
Purpose The delivery of healthcare services in rural locations can be challenging. From the perspectives rehabilitation practitioners and compensation claims managers, this study explored experience providing coordinating for major traumatic injury survivors.Materials Methods Semi-structured interviews with 14 10 managers were transcribed, reflexive thematic analysis was conducted.Results Six themes identified (1) Challenges finding connecting services, (2) Factors relating to insurance...
The effect of stimulant medication on the attentional functioning 23 children (8-12 yrs) with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was investigated. Significant main effects and TEA-Ch subtests were found, however there no significant interaction. Planned contrasts showed that stimulants improved performance sustained attention, but not selective or divided subtests. Similar to previous studies, results indicate improve in ADHD. however, as apparent. Therefore, care must be taken...
Purpose For the 30% of Australians who live in rural areas, access to rehabilitation services after sustaining a major traumatic injury can be challenging. This study aimed explore experience survivors accessing services.Materials and methods Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 21 (Mage = 47.86; SD 11.35; Range: 21–61) an average seven years post-injury (SD 3.10; 3.25–13.01). Transcribed thematically analysed.Results Four themes identified: (1) Managing transition back local...
An attentional blink (AB) paradigm was used to assess the ability of Tourette syndrome (TS) participants detect and correctly identify two red target letters (T1 T2) in a rapid serial visual presentation (RSVP) task. AB demonstrated for both patients controls; identification second (T2) impaired when it appeared within 200 – 500 ms first (T1). Interestingly, there no difference between groups duration or magnitude. While trend reduced T2 TS group, this not significant. Analysis pre-target...
To check if experienced psychiatrists in Victoria, Australia, observed the standards outlined by American Psychiatric Association and Royal College of Psychiatrists regarding administration monitoring continuation-maintenance electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).A retrospective chart review 60 consecutive patients given ECT 3 Victorian public aged psychiatry services.Practice guidelines were often not concerning documentation treatment plans, mental state reviews patients' carers'...