Dr. Theresa Scott, Senior Lecturer in Clinical Geropsychology and former NHMRC-ARC Dementia Research Development Fellow, brings a depth of experience and knowledge in researching functional outcomes for older persons and those living with dementia in both community and residential aged care settings. Dr Scott's NHMRC-ARC Dementia Research Development Fellowship examined the complex issues surrounding dementia and driving, with the goal of translating a comprehensive support- and education-based driving cessation intervention for older people (CarFreeMe) for people living with dementia.
Building upon her previous achievements and lived experience of driving and dementia, Dr Scott's research group recently secured NHMRC MRFF funding, enabling them to collaborate with key stakeholders in developing essential educational resources and tools for managing driving safety assessment with persons with dementia. Among these tools is a video-based off-road fitness to drive test, specifically designed to eliminate existing barriers and enhance the management of dementia and driving within primary care settings. This ground-breaking initiative aims to benefit primary care practitioners and individuals with dementia alike, ensuring the utmost care and support in this critical area.
Dr Scott's research expertise encompasses both qualitative and quantitative research methods, and evaluation research. Her approach embraces participatory research and co-design, actively involving individuals with lived experiences as experts in the field. In addition to her impactful work on dementia and driving, her diverse research portfolio addresses vital topics such as ageism and dementia stigma prevention, psychosocial interventions for individuals with dementia and their caregivers, as well as the therapeutic benefits of social and therapeutic horticulture in combating loneliness, isolation, and depression.
Research Projects:
Journal Article: Silver tsunamis, gray ceilings, and ‘the problem of older adults’
Scott, Theresa L. (2023). Silver tsunamis, gray ceilings, and ‘the problem of older adults’. International Psychogeriatrics, 35 (3), 127-130. doi: 10.1017/s1041610222001004
Scott, Theresa L., Rooney, Donna, Liddle, Jacki, Mitchell, Geoffrey, Gustafsson, Louise and Pachana, Nancy A. (2023). A qualitative study exploring the experiences and needs of people living with young onset dementia related to driving cessation: ‘It’s like you get your legs cut off’. Age and Ageing, 52 (7) afad109. doi: 10.1093/ageing/afad109
Journal Article: 3-Domains screening toolkit for medical assessment of older drivers: Feasibility study in Australian general practice
Wallis, Katharine A, Scott, Theresa L, Mendis, Marini and Spurling, Geoffrey (2023). 3-Domains screening toolkit for medical assessment of older drivers: Feasibility study in Australian general practice. Australian journal of general practice, 52 (6), 401-407. doi: 10.31128/AJGP-08-22-6528
Journal Article: Refining a driving retirement program for persons with dementia and their care partners: a mixed methods evaluation of CarFreeMe™-Dementia
Peterson, Colleen M., Birkeland, Robyn W., Louwagie, Katie W., Ingvalson, Stephanie N., Mitchell, Lauren L., Scott, Theresa L., Liddle, Jacki, Pachana, Nancy A., Gustafsson, Louise and Gaugler, Joseph E. (2023). Refining a driving retirement program for persons with dementia and their care partners: a mixed methods evaluation of CarFreeMe™-Dementia. The Journals of Gerontology: Series B, 78 (3), 506-519. doi: 10.1093/geronb/gbac151
Engaging the over 50s to ensure the sustainability of our blood supply
(2024–2026) ARC Linkage Projects
(2022–2026) NHMRC MRFF Dementia, Ageing and Aged Care Mission
(2020–2024) MAIC/RACGP Foundation Research Grant
Mathematically modelling the process of managing fitness to drive for people living with dementia
Doctor Philosophy
Mindful and compassionate nature connection to increase the well-being of family members caring for people living with dementia
Doctor Philosophy
Co-residence with Children, Are Older People Happy?
Doctor Philosophy
Topics in Ageing: Mobility, Quality of life; Dementia + Quality of life, Stigma, Communication; Therapies
Silver tsunamis, gray ceilings, and ‘the problem of older adults’
Scott, Theresa L. (2023). Silver tsunamis, gray ceilings, and ‘the problem of older adults’. International Psychogeriatrics, 35 (3), 127-130. doi: 10.1017/s1041610222001004
Scott, Theresa L., Rooney, Donna, Liddle, Jacki, Mitchell, Geoffrey, Gustafsson, Louise and Pachana, Nancy A. (2023). A qualitative study exploring the experiences and needs of people living with young onset dementia related to driving cessation: ‘It’s like you get your legs cut off’. Age and Ageing, 52 (7) afad109. doi: 10.1093/ageing/afad109
Wallis, Katharine A, Scott, Theresa L, Mendis, Marini and Spurling, Geoffrey (2023). 3-Domains screening toolkit for medical assessment of older drivers: Feasibility study in Australian general practice. Australian journal of general practice, 52 (6), 401-407. doi: 10.31128/AJGP-08-22-6528
Peterson, Colleen M., Birkeland, Robyn W., Louwagie, Katie W., Ingvalson, Stephanie N., Mitchell, Lauren L., Scott, Theresa L., Liddle, Jacki, Pachana, Nancy A., Gustafsson, Louise and Gaugler, Joseph E. (2023). Refining a driving retirement program for persons with dementia and their care partners: a mixed methods evaluation of CarFreeMe™-Dementia. The Journals of Gerontology: Series B, 78 (3), 506-519. doi: 10.1093/geronb/gbac151
Scott, Theresa L (2023). Health and wellbeing benefits of therapeutic gardens and gardening activities for older people living in residential aged care settings. Cultivated Therapeutic Landscapes. (pp. 192-209) London: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781003355731-12
Driving and community mobility for people living with dementia
Scott, Theresa, Liddle, Jacki and Pachana, Nancy A. (2021). Driving and community mobility for people living with dementia. Dementia rehabilitation: evidence-based interventions and clinical recommendations. (pp. 129-147) edited by Lee-Fay Low and Kate Laver. London, United Kingdom: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-12-818685-5.00008-8
Transport modes and an aging society
Musselwhite, Charles B.A. and Scott, Theresa (2021). Transport modes and an aging society. International Encyclopedia of Transportation. (pp. 6-12) Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier BV. doi: 10.1016/b978-0-08-102671-7.10398-7
Therapeutic gardens and expressive therapies
Scott, Theresa L. and Pachana, Nancy A. (2016). Therapeutic gardens and expressive therapies. Complementary, alternative, and integrative interventions for mental health and aging: research and practice. (pp. 529-546) New York , NY, United States: Oxford Univerisity Press.
Scott, Theresa L. (2015). Horticultural therapy. Encyclopedia of geropsychology. (pp. 1-5) edited by Nancy A. Pachana. Singapore: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-981-287-080-3_268-1
Silver tsunamis, gray ceilings, and ‘the problem of older adults’
Scott, Theresa L. (2023). Silver tsunamis, gray ceilings, and ‘the problem of older adults’. International Psychogeriatrics, 35 (3), 127-130. doi: 10.1017/s1041610222001004
Understanding barriers to evidence-based support for driving cessation
Gustafsson, Louise, Liddle, Jacki, Pachana, Nancy A., Scott, Theresa Lorraine, George, Stacey and Laver, Kate (2023). Understanding barriers to evidence-based support for driving cessation. International Psychogeriatrics, 1-2. doi: 10.1017/s1041610223000753
Pandemic gardening: A narrative review, vignettes and implications for future research
Kingsley, Jonathan, Donati, Kelly, Litt, Jill, Shimpo, Naomi, Blythe, Chris, Vávra, Jan, Caputo, Silvio, Milbourne, Paul, Diekmann, Lucy O., Rose, Nick, Fox-Kämper, Runrid, van den Berg, Agnes, Metson, Geneviève S., Ossola, Alessandro, Feng, Xiaoqi, Astell-Burt, Thomas, Baker, Amy, Lin, Brenda B., Egerer, Monika, Marsh, Pauline, Pettitt, Philip, Scott, Theresa L., Alaimo, Katherine, Neale, Kate, Glover, Troy and Byrne, Jason (2023). Pandemic gardening: A narrative review, vignettes and implications for future research. Urban Forestry and Urban Greening, 87 128062, 128062. doi: 10.1016/j.ufug.2023.128062
Hodroj, Batoul, Way, Kïrsten Agnes, Scott, Theresa L., Wright, April L. and Manchha, Asmita (2023). Does context count? The association between quality of care and job characteristics in residential aged care and hospital settings: a systematic review and meta-analysis. The Gerontologist, 63 (6), 1012-1027. doi: 10.1093/geront/gnac039
Scott, Theresa L., Rooney, Donna, Liddle, Jacki, Mitchell, Geoffrey, Gustafsson, Louise and Pachana, Nancy A. (2023). A qualitative study exploring the experiences and needs of people living with young onset dementia related to driving cessation: ‘It’s like you get your legs cut off’. Age and Ageing, 52 (7) afad109. doi: 10.1093/ageing/afad109
Wallis, Katharine A, Scott, Theresa L, Mendis, Marini and Spurling, Geoffrey (2023). 3-Domains screening toolkit for medical assessment of older drivers: Feasibility study in Australian general practice. Australian journal of general practice, 52 (6), 401-407. doi: 10.31128/AJGP-08-22-6528
Still in first gear: Exploration of barriers for implementing driving cessation support
Liddle, Jacki, Gustafsson, Louise, Scott, Theresa, Byrnes, Joshua, Salmon, Amanda and Pachana, Nancy A. (2023). Still in first gear: Exploration of barriers for implementing driving cessation support. Australasian Journal on Ageing. doi: 10.1111/ajag.13218
Peterson, Colleen M., Birkeland, Robyn W., Louwagie, Katie W., Ingvalson, Stephanie N., Mitchell, Lauren L., Scott, Theresa L., Liddle, Jacki, Pachana, Nancy A., Gustafsson, Louise and Gaugler, Joseph E. (2023). Refining a driving retirement program for persons with dementia and their care partners: a mixed methods evaluation of CarFreeMe™-Dementia. The Journals of Gerontology: Series B, 78 (3), 506-519. doi: 10.1093/geronb/gbac151
Exploring psychosocial dynamics underpinning driver identity in an older adult sample
Lee, Andrew K. and Scott, Theresa L. (2022). Exploring psychosocial dynamics underpinning driver identity in an older adult sample. Geriatrics, 7 (6) 122, 1-21. doi: 10.3390/geriatrics7060122
Aging is inevitable, nihilism is optional
Scott, Theresa L. (2022). Aging is inevitable, nihilism is optional. International Psychogeriatrics, 34 (9), 761-763. doi: 10.1017/s1041610222000345
Scott, Theresa L., Jao, Ying-Ling, Tulloch, Kristen, Yates, Eloise, Kenward, Oliver and Pachana, Nancy A. (2022). Well-being benefits of horticulture-based activities for community dwelling people with dementia: a systematic review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19 (17) 10523, 1-20. doi: 10.3390/ijerph191710523
Making meaning of integrated care during a pandemic: learning from older adults
Beasley, Elizabeth A., Scott, Theresa L. and Pachana, Nancy A. (2021). Making meaning of integrated care during a pandemic: learning from older adults. Clinical Gerontologist, 45 (1), 1-17. doi: 10.1080/07317115.2021.1933291
Positive aspects of dementia caregiving during the COVID-19 pandemic
Tulloch, Kristen, McCaul, Trudy and Scott, Theresa L. (2021). Positive aspects of dementia caregiving during the COVID-19 pandemic. Clinical Gerontologist, 45 (1), 1-11. doi: 10.1080/07317115.2021.1929630
Scott, Theresa L. and Tulloch, Kristen (2021). Is community mobility contingent upon driving? Attitudes toward and intentions to use alternative modes of transport according to a mixed-aged sample. Journal of Transport and Health, 20 100974, 100974. doi: 10.1016/j.jth.2020.100974
We need a model of health and aged care services that adequately supports Australians with dementia
NHMRC National Institute for Dementia Research Special Interest Group in Rehabilitation, Dementia, Low, Lee‐Fay, Laver, Kate, Lawler, Katherine, Swaffer, Kate, Bahar‐Fuchs, Alex, Bennett, Sally, Blair, Annaliese, Burton, Jason, Callisaya, Michele, Cations, Monica, MC O'Connor, Claire, Gresham, Meredith, Lewin, Gill, Messent, Petrea, Poulos, Christopher J., Wesson, Jacqueline, Scott, Theresa L. and Rees, Glenn (2021). We need a model of health and aged care services that adequately supports Australians with dementia. Medical Journal of Australia, 214 (2) mja2.50911, 1-3.e1. doi: 10.5694/mja2.50911
Scott, Theresa L., Liddle, Jacqueline, Sidhu, Raychelle, Mitchell, Geoffrey, Beattie, Elizabeth, Gustafsson, Louise and Pachana, Nancy A. (2020). Adaptation of the CarFreeMe driver retirement intervention to provide driving cessation support to older people living with dementia. Brain Impairment, 21 (3), 1-12. doi: 10.1017/brimp.2020.16
Syed Elias, Sharifah Munirah, Neville, Christine, Scott, Theresa and Petriwskyj, Andrea (2020). The effectiveness of spiritual reminiscence therapy for older people with loneliness, anxiety and depression in Malaysia. Journal of Religion, Spirituality and Aging, 32 (4), 341-356. doi: 10.1080/15528030.2020.1765448
Scott, Theresa L., Masser, Barbara M. and Pachana, Nancy A. (2020). Positive aging benefits of home and community gardening activities: older adults report enhanced self-esteem, productive endeavours, social engagement and exercise. SAGE Open Medicine, 8, 205031212090173. doi: 10.1177/2050312120901732
Scott, Theresa L., Kugelman, Melissa and Tulloch, Kristen (2019). How medical professional students view older people with dementia: implications for education and practice. PLoS One, 14 (11) e0225329, e0225329. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0225329
Nonpharmacological interventions for anxiety and dementia in nursing homes: a systematic review
Brown Wilson, Christine, Arendt, Lars, Nguyen, Mynhi, Scott, Theresa L, Neville, Christine C and Pachana, Nancy A (2019). Nonpharmacological interventions for anxiety and dementia in nursing homes: a systematic review. The Gerontologist, 59 (6), e731-e742. doi: 10.1093/geront/gnz020
Developing a model of mobility capital for an ageing population
Musselwhite, Charles and Scott, Theresa (2019). Developing a model of mobility capital for an ageing population. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16 (18) 3327, 3327. doi: 10.3390/ijerph16183327
Walker, Nicole, Dissanayaka, Nadeeka N., Scott, Theresa, Manchha, Asmita and Pachana, Nancy A. (2019). Shaping attitudes: the association between prior contact with residential aged care and resistance to enter residential aged care. International Journal of Older People Nursing, 14 (4) e12268, e12268. doi: 10.1111/opn.12268
Scott, Theresa, Liddle, Jacki, Mitchell, Geoffrey, Beattie, Elizabeth and Pachana, Nancy (2019). Implementation and evaluation of a driving cessation intervention to improve community mobility and wellbeing outcomes for people living with dementia: study protocol of the ‘CarFreeMe’ for people with dementia program. BMC Geriatrics, 19 (1) 66, 66. doi: 10.1186/s12877-019-1074-6
Syed Elias, Sharifah Munirah, Petriwskyj, Andrea, Scott, Theresa and Neville, Christine (2019). Spiritual reminiscence therapy for older people with loneliness, anxiety and depression living in a residential aged care facility, Malaysia: a qualitative approach. Australasian Journal on Ageing, 38 (1), E25-E30. doi: 10.1111/ajag.12598
Scott, T. L., Liddle, J., Pachana, N. A., Beattie, E. and Mitchell, G. K. (2019). Managing the transition to non-driving in patients with dementia in primary care settings: facilitators and barriers reported by primary care physicians. International Psychogeriatrics, 32 (12), 1-10. doi: 10.1017/S1041610218002326
Persisting use of physical restraint: knowledge translation vs. attitudes
Walker, Nicole, Scott, Theresa, Dissanayaka, Nadeeka N., Barlow, Fiona Kate and Pachana, Nancy A. (2018). Persisting use of physical restraint: knowledge translation vs. attitudes. International Journal of Clinical Neurosciences and Mental Health, 5, 1-4. doi: 10.21035/ijcnmh.2018.5.1
Pakenham, Kenneth I., Scott, Theresa and Uccelli, Michele Messmer (2018). Evaluation of acceptance and commitment therapy training for psychologists working with people with multiple sclerosis. International Journal of MS Care, 20 (1), 44-48. doi: 10.7224/1537-2073.2016-080
Taua, Chris, Neville, Christine and Scott, Theresa (2017). Appreciating the work of nurses caring for adults with intellectual disability and mental health issues. International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, 26 (6), 629-638. doi: 10.1111/inm.12291
Mental health inpatient experiences of adults with intellectual disability
Taua, Chris, Neville, Christine and Scott, Theresa (2015). Mental health inpatient experiences of adults with intellectual disability. International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, 24 (6), 507-518. doi: 10.1111/inm.12148
Clinical and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students’ Expectations for Future Work With Older Adults
Woodhead, Erin L., Emery-Tiburcio, Erin E., Pachana, Nancy A., Scott, Theresa L., Konnert, Candace A. and Edelstein, Barry A. (2015). Clinical and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students’ Expectations for Future Work With Older Adults. Clinical Gerontologist, 38 (5), 357-374. doi: 10.1080/07317115.2015.1067271
Syed Elias, Sharifah Munirah, Neville, Christine and Scott, Theresa (2015). The effectiveness of group reminiscence therapy for loneliness, anxiety and depression in older adults in long-term care: A systematic review. Geriatric Nursing, 36 (5), 372-380. doi: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2015.05.004
Scott, Theresa L., Mittelman, Mary S., Beattie, Elizabeth, Parker, Deborah and Neville, Christine (2015). Translating training in the NYU caregiver intervention in Australia: maintaining fidelity and meeting graduate standards in an online continuing professional education setting. Educational Gerontology, 41 (10), 710-722. doi: 10.1080/03601277.2015.1048171
Scott, Theresa, L., Masser, Barbara, M. and Pachana, Nancy, A. (2014). Multisensory installations in residential aged-care facilities: increasing novelty and encouraging social engagement through modest environmental changes. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 40 (9), 20-31. doi: 10.3928/00989134-20140731-01
Exploring the health and wellbeing benefits of gardening for older adults
Scott, Theresa L., Masser, Barbara M. and Pachana, Nancy A. (2014). Exploring the health and wellbeing benefits of gardening for older adults. Ageing and Society, 35 (10), 2176-2200. doi: 10.1017/S0144686X14000865
Woodhead, Erin L., Emery, Erin E., Pachana, Nancy A., Scott, Theresa L., Konnert, Candace A. and Edelstein, Barry A. (2013). Graduate students' geropsychology training opportunities and perceived competence in working with older adults. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 44 (5), 355-362. doi: 10.1037/a0034632
Attainment of Competencies in Clinical Psychology Training: Ways Forward in the Australian Context
Pachana, Nancy A., Sofronoff, Kate, Scott, Theresa and Helmes, Edward (2011). Attainment of Competencies in Clinical Psychology Training: Ways Forward in the Australian Context. Australian Psychologist, 46 (2), 67-76. doi: 10.1111/j.1742-9544.2011.00029.x
Scott, Theresa L., Pachana, Nancy A. and Sofronoff, Kate (2011). Survey of current curriculum practices within Australian postgraduate clinical training programmes: Students' and programme directors' perspectives. Australian Psychologist, 46 (2), 77-89. doi: 10.1111/j.1742-9544.2011.00030.x
Scott, Theresa L. and Darlington, Yvonne (2011). Negotiating and planning an evaluation: An example from a youth services Work for the Dole program activity. Evaluation Journal of Australasia, 11 (1), 11-19. doi: 10.1177/1035719X1101100105
Scott, Theresa, Jao, Ying-Ling, Tulloch, Kristen, Yates, Eloise and Pachana, Nancy (2021). Horticulture-based Interventions to Enhance Health and Wellbeing of People Living With Dementia in the Community. GSA 2021 Annual Scientific Meeting, Phoenix, AZ United States, 10-14 November 2021. Oxford, United Kingdom: Oxford University Press. doi: 10.1093/geroni/igab046.2443
Hodroj, Batoul, Way, Kirsten, Scott, Theresa, Wright, April and Manchha, Asmita (2021). A meta-analysis of work factors impacting quality of care and counterproductive work behaviours in residential aged care and hospitals.. 54th Australian Association of Gerontology Conference, Sydney, Australia, 9-12 November 2021.
Scott, Theresa, Liddle, Jacki, Beattie, Elizabeth, Gustafsson, Louise, Mitchell, Geoffrey, Rooney, Donna and Pachana, Nancy (2020). Lifestyle adjustment and mobility-related goal setting after driving cessation with people living with dementia. GSA 2020 Annual Scientific Meeting, Philadelphia, PA United States, 4-8 November 2020. Oxford, United Kingdom: Oxford University Press . doi: 10.1093/geroni/igaa057.927
Living with young onset dementia and staying engaged without driving
Scott, Theresa L., Liddle, J., Mitchell, G., Gustafsson, L. and Pachana, N. A. (2020). Living with young onset dementia and staying engaged without driving. Alzheimer's Disease International , Singapore, 10-12 December 2020.
Walker, N., Scott, T., Pachana, N. and Dissanayaka, N. N. (2019). Residential aged care staff: quantitative insight into staff attitudes towards entering RAC themselves. NHMRC National Institute for Dementia Research Australian Dementia Forum, Hobart, Tasmania, 13-14 June 2019.
Attitudes towards Residential Aged Care (RAC): A contact theory approach
Walker, N., Dissanayaka, N., Scott, T. and Pachana, N.A. (2018). Attitudes towards Residential Aged Care (RAC): A contact theory approach. 3rd Annual NHMRC National Institute for Dementia Research (NNIDR) Australian Dementia Forum, Sydney, NSW Australia, 4 - 5 June 2018.
Attitudes, contact theory and age
Walker, N., Dissanayaka, N.N., Scott, T. and Pachana, N.A. (2018). Attitudes, contact theory and age. International Dementia Conference: "Mission Impossible? Truth and Lies in the Age of Choice", Sydney, NSW Australia, 7-8 June 2018.
Living with dementia and adjusting to life without driving
Scott, Theresa L., Liddle, Jacki, Pachana, Nancy, Mitchell, Geoffrey, Chapman, Jessica and Gustafsson, Louise (2018). Living with dementia and adjusting to life without driving. Alzheimer’s Association International Conference, Chicago, Illinois, 22-26 July 2018. Elsevier BV. doi: 10.1016/j.jalz.2018.06.2004
Residential aged care: industry and education taking a contact theory approach
Walker, N., Barlow, F., Reutas, J., Scott, T., Pachana, N. and Dissanayaka, N. (2018). Residential aged care: industry and education taking a contact theory approach. NNIDR Australian Dementia Forum, Sydney, Australia, 4-5 June 2018.
Walker, N., Scott, T., Barlow, F. K., Pachana, N. A. and Dissanayaka, N. N. W. (2018). The Good Neighbour Program: An innovative social support/educational integrated intervention in residential aged-care. International Dementia Conference: Mission Impossible - Truth and Lies in the Age of Choice, Sydney, Australia, 7-8 June 2018.
Walker, N., Dissanayaka, N.N., Scott, T. and Pachana, N.A. (2017). The Good Neighbour Program. NHMRC National Institute for Dementia Research (NNIDR) Australian Dementia Forum, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 15-17 October 2017.
Walker, N., Scott, T., Barlow, F. K., Pachana, N. A. and Dissanayaka, N. N. W. (2017). The Good Neighbour Program: An innovative social support/educational integrated intervention in residential aged-care. Psychology & Ageing Interest Group National Conference - Empowering older adults through psychology, Brisbane, Australia, 6-7 October 2017.
Navigating Driving Cessation: Developing An Education and Support Program for People with Dementia
Scott, T. L., Liddle, J., Pachana, N., Beattie, E. and Mitchell, G. (2016). Navigating Driving Cessation: Developing An Education and Support Program for People with Dementia. GSA Annual Scientific Meeting, New Orleans, LA, United States, 16-20 November 2016. Cary, NC, United States: Oxford University Press. doi: 10.1093/geront/gnw162.1329
Scott, T. L., Masser, B. M. and Pachana, N. A. (2016). Positive ageing and gardening: development and testing of a gardening survey measuring benefits of leisure gardening. XXIX International Horticultural Congress on Horticulture: Sustaining Lives, Livelihoods and Landscapes (IHC2014), Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 17-22 August 2014. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2016.1121.1
Walker, N., Dissanayaka, N.N., Scott, T. and Pachana, N.A. (2016). Shaping attitudes: the association between prior contact with residential aged care and resistance to enter residential aged care. Gerontological Society of America (GSA) Annual Meeting 2016, Louisiana, United States, 16-20 November 2016.
Scott, T. L., Masser, B. M. and Pachana, N. A. (2016). Using indoor plants and natural elements to positively impact occupants of residential aged-care facilities. XXIX International Horticultural Congress on Horticulture: Sustaining Lives, Livelihoods and Landscapes (IHC2014), Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 17-22 August 2014. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2016.1121.2
Taua, Chris, Neville, Christine and Scott, Theresa (2015). A multidimensional integrated framework to improve inpatient mental health care of people with intellectual disability. 41st International Mental Health Nursing Conference, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 7-9 October, 2015. HOBOKEN: WILEY-BLACKWELL. doi: 10.1111/inm.12172/abstract
Rosenfeld-Lovell, D., Brown Wilson, C., Scott, T. and Neville, C (2015). Psychosocial interventions for older people experiencing depression in aged care facilities: a systematic review. 3rd NUS-NUH International Nursing Conference & 20th Joint Singapore-Malaysian Nursing Conference, Singapore, Singapore, 18-20 November 2015.
Elias, Sharifah Munifah Syed, Neville, Christine and Scott, Theresa (2015). Reminiscence Therapy for older people suffering from loneliness, anxiety and depression: a review of the literature. The Fifth Asian Conference on Psychology and The Behavioral Sciences, Osaka Japan, 26-29 March, 2015. Nagoya, Aichi, Japan: The International Academic Forum.
Capacity, information and voluntariness: the realities of gaining consent
Taua, Chris, Neville, Christine and Scott, Theresa (2014). Capacity, information and voluntariness: the realities of gaining consent. ASID NZ 2014 Conference: Research to Practice, Hamilton, NZ, 9-10 April, 2014.
Neville, C., Scott, T., Beattie, E., Parker, D. and Mittelman, M. (2014). Evaluation of an internet-based self-directed educational program to facilitate learning and competence in delivery of the NYU Caregiver Intervention to Australian carers: learner perspectives. DCRC2014: 8th National Dementia Research Forum 2014, Sydney, NSW, Australia, 18 September, 2014. Battersea, London, United Kingdom: Hawker Publications.
Scott, Theresa, Neville, Christine, Mittelman, Mary, Beattie, E. and Parker, D. (2013). Enhancing quality of life of carers of people with dementia: knowledge transfer and training of healthcare professionals. DCRC-CC: 7th National Dementia Research Forum 2013, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 21-22 September, 2013.
Neville, Christine, Mittelman, Mary, Scott, Theresa, Beattie, Elizabeth and Parker, Deborah (2013). NYUCI(Aus): supporting carers of people with dementia. Translating the New York University Caregiver Intervention for an Australian workforce and consumers. 4th Annual West Moreton Hospital and Health Service Research Day, Ipswich, QLD, Australia, 18 October 2013. Ipswich, QLD, Australia: West Moreton Hospital and Health Service.
Supporting carers of people with dementia: An innovative learning platform for health workers
Neville, C., Mittelman, M. S., Beattie, E., Scott, T., Hobday, J. and Parker, D. (2013). Supporting carers of people with dementia: An innovative learning platform for health workers. 66th Annual Scientific Meeting “Optimal Aging Through Research”, New Orleans, LA United States, 20-24 November 2013. Cary, NC United States: Oxford University Press. doi: 10.1093/geront/gnt151
Pachana, N. A., Cody, A., Bakharia, A. and Scott, T. (2012). Raising awareness at the undergraduate level: facilitating engagement and reflection on nursing homes. 65th Annual Scientific Meeting “Charting New Frontiers in Aging”, San Diego, CA, United States, 14-18 November 2012. Cary, NC, United States: Oxford University Press.
Facilitators and barriers to achieving an ageing literate clinical psychology workforce
Pachana, Nancy, Scott, T., Sofronoff, K. and Helmes, E. (2011). Facilitators and barriers to achieving an ageing literate clinical psychology workforce. International Psychogeriatric Association Reinventing Aging through Innovation 15th International Congress, The Hague, Netherlands, 6-9 September 2011. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press. doi: 10.1017/S104161021100127X
Scott, T. (2009). “One who plants a garden, plants happiness”: the therapeutic benefit of gardening activities for older community dwelling adults. 19th World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics, Paris, France, 5-9 July 2009. Paris, France: Editions SERDI. doi: 10.1007/s12603-009-0095-9
Therapeutic gardens in residential care facilities
Scott, T. and Pachana, N. (2007). Therapeutic gardens in residential care facilities. 2nd APS Psychology and Ageing Interest Group Conference, Geelong, Vic., Australia, 13 November 2007. Basingstoke, U.K.: Taylor and Francis.
How medical professional students view older people with dementia - Dataset
Scott, Theresa, Kugelman, Melissa and Tulloch, Kristen (2019). How medical professional students view older people with dementia - Dataset. The University of Queensland. (Dataset) doi: 10.14264/uql.2019.781
Scott, Theresa Lorraine (2012). Examining the therapeutic effect of gardens and gardening activities for older adults residing in the community and in aged-care facilities. PhD Thesis, School of Psychology, The University of Queensland.
Engaging the over 50s to ensure the sustainability of our blood supply
(2024–2026) ARC Linkage Projects
(2022–2026) NHMRC MRFF Dementia, Ageing and Aged Care Mission
(2020–2024) MAIC/RACGP Foundation Research Grant
(2017–2023) NHMRC Boosting Dementia Research Grants
(2017–2018) Queensland Health
(2016–2019) NHMRC-ARC Dementia Research Development Fellowships Scheme
(2016–2017) UQ Collaboration and Industry Engagement Fund - FirstLink
(2014–2016) Queensland Health
Mathematically modelling the process of managing fitness to drive for people living with dementia
Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
Mindful and compassionate nature connection to increase the well-being of family members caring for people living with dementia
Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
Co-residence with Children, Are Older People Happy?
Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Occupational Therapy in the Residential Aged Care Setting: The Occupational Therapists Role and Service Delivery in Australia
Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
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Exploring the role of institutional and work design factors on the facilitation of anomie in residential aged care
Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
Other advisors:
(2019) Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
Other advisors:
(2017) Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
(2015) Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
Note for students: The possible research projects listed on this page may not be comprehensive or up to date. Always feel free to contact the staff for more information, and also with your own research ideas.
Topics in Ageing: Mobility, Quality of life; Dementia + Quality of life, Stigma, Communication; Therapies