Overview
Background
Dr. Theresa Scott, Associate Professor and former NHMRC Dementia Research Development Fellow, specialises in researching functional outcomes for older people and people living, or caring for a person, with dementia in various settings. Her NHMRC fellowship focused on dementia-related driving issues, leading to the co-development of CarFreeMe, a driving cessation program delivering support to people with dementia, adapted for telehealth delivery through additional NHMRC funding.
Dr. Scott's recent NHMRC MRFF-funded project collaborates with stakeholders to create resources for driving safety assessment with persons with dementia in primary care settings, including an innovative video-based fitness to drive test. She is Chief Investigator (CIA Prof Barbara Masser) on an Australian Research Council Linkage Grant that is generating new knowledge in recruiting, retaining, and deferring older blood donors.
Her research spans qualitative and quantitative methods and emphasises participatory research, co-design, and the integration of lived experiences. Her mixed methods research aims to improve the mental health, emotional well-being, quality of life and quality of care of older Australians and people living with progressive brain diseases such as dementia and their family care partners, through innovative research and knowledge translation activities. Her work addresses ageism, dementia stigma, mental health outcomes of psychosocial interventions, for example the mental health benefits of nature connection, significantly impacting dementia care, and loneliness and isolation.
Research interests:
- Ageing
- Aged care
- Co-design
- Dementia and quality of life
- Driving cessation and driving safety assessment
- Mental health outcomes of psychosocial interventions
Research Projects:
- Video-based Medical Fitness to Drive assessment (MRFF) http://researchers.uq.edu.au/research-project/55955
- Driving cessation intervention for persons with dementia (NHMRC) http://researchers.uq.edu.au/research-project/32115
- Engaging the over 50s to ensure the sustainability of our blood supply (ARC) http://researchers.uq.edu.au/research-project/61705
Availability
- Associate Professor Theresa Scott is:
- Not available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours) of Psychological Science, The University of Queensland
- Postgraduate Diploma in Research Methods, The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Research interests
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Dementia
Quality of life; Mobility; Driving; Fitness to drive assessment; Social support; Stigma; Supporting communication within families; Engagement
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Ageing
Ageism; Stigma and Self-stereotypes; Mental health; Positive ageing; Psychosocial interventions to support ageing well
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Evidence based therapies supporting mental health
Social and therapeutic horticulture; nature therapy; nature connection.
Works
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2015
Journal Article
The effectiveness of group reminiscence therapy for loneliness, anxiety and depression in older adults in long-term care: A systematic review
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
2015
Journal Article
Translating training in the NYU caregiver intervention in Australia: maintaining fidelity and meeting graduate standards in an online continuing professional education setting
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
2015
Conference Publication
Reminiscence Therapy for older people suffering from loneliness, anxiety and depression: a review of the literature
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.
2015
Book Chapter
Horticultural therapy
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
2015
Conference Publication
Psychosocial interventions for older people experiencing depression in aged care facilities: a systematic review
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.
2015
Conference Publication
A multidimensional integrated framework to improve inpatient mental health care of people with intellectual disability
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
2014
Journal Article
Multisensory installations in residential aged-care facilities: increasing novelty and encouraging social engagement through modest environmental changes
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
2014
Journal Article
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
2014
Conference Publication
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.
2014
Conference Publication
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
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.
2013
Journal Article
Graduate students' geropsychology training opportunities and perceived competence in working with older adults
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
2013
Conference Publication
NYUCI(Aus): supporting carers of people with dementia. Translating the New York University Caregiver Intervention for an Australian workforce and consumers
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.
2013
Conference Publication
Enhancing quality of life of carers of people with dementia: knowledge transfer and training of healthcare professionals
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.
2013
Conference Publication
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
2012
Conference Publication
Raising awareness at the undergraduate level: facilitating engagement and reflection on nursing homes
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.
2012
Other Outputs
Examining the therapeutic effect of gardens and gardening activities for older adults residing in the community and in aged-care facilities
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.
2011
Journal Article
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
2011
Journal Article
Survey of current curriculum practices within Australian postgraduate clinical training programmes: Students' and programme directors' perspectives
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
2011
Conference Publication
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
2011
Journal Article
Negotiating and planning an evaluation: An example from a youth services Work for the Dole program activity
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
Funding
Current funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
- Associate Professor Theresa Scott is:
- Not available for supervision
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Co-residence with Children, Are Older People Happy?
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Closed veins: understanding the experiences and psychosocial impact of permanent deferral in older donors
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Barbara Masser
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Doctor Philosophy
An evaluation of primary care management of driving and driving cessation for people living with dementia, with a development and assessment of an innovative model of care
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Andrew Hill
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Doctor Philosophy
Mindful and compassionate nature connection to increase the well-being of family members caring for people living with dementia
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor James Kirby
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Doctor Philosophy
Mathematically modelling the process of managing fitness to drive for people living with dementia
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Mark Horswill, Dr David Sewell
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Doctor Philosophy
Mathematically modelling the process of managing fitness to drive for people living with dementia
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Mark Horswill, Dr David Sewell
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Doctor Philosophy
Exploring the role of institutional logics and work design in the facilitation of anomie in residential aged care.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Kirsten Way
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Doctor Philosophy
Occupational Therapy in the Residential Aged Care Setting: The Occupational Therapists Role and Service Delivery in Australia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Sally Bennett
Completed supervision
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Exploring the role of institutional logics and work design in the facilitation of anomie in residential aged care.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Kirsten Way
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Twillight or dimlight? Attitudes towards residential aged care and implementation of an learning integrated intervention designed to shift attitudes.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Nadeeka Dissanayaka, Professor Nancy Pachana
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2015
Doctor Philosophy
A Social Constructionist Appreciation of the mental health inpatient nursing care for people with intellectual disability.
Associate Advisor
Media
Enquiries
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- ageing positively
- Dementia and driving cessation
- nature connection
- social and therapeutic gardening to combat loneliness and isolation
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