Overview
Availability
- Professor Karen Nankervis is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Certificate, Sunbury School of Nursing
- Certificate of Mental Health Nursing, Metropolitan and Eastern School of Psychiatric Nursing
- Bachelor of Education, La Trobe University
- Doctor of Philosophy, La Trobe University
Research interests
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Positive Behaviour Support
Assessment and development of quality of positive behaviour support plans, effective positive behaviour supports
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Forensic disability
Assessment, treatment and supports for people with intellectual disability who offend
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Genomics and disability
The ethical, legal and social issues of genomics for people with lived experience of disability
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Relinquishment of children with disabilities
The early identification and support for families at risk of relinquishing the care of their child with disability
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Reduction and elimination of the use of restrictive practices
Evidence-based approaches to the reduction and elimination of the use of restrictive practices with children and adults across settings, as well as safeguarding mechanisms
Works
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2015
Journal Article
Population statistics as a source of intellectual disability data and possible indicators of co-occurring challenging behaviours in Indigenous adults
Carroll, Michael, Townsend, Clare, Brown, Alinta and Nankervis, Karen (2015). Population statistics as a source of intellectual disability data and possible indicators of co-occurring challenging behaviours in Indigenous adults. Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 40 (3), 304-308. doi: 10.3109/13668250.2015.1041465
2015
Other Outputs
Profiling the experiences of parents of children and adolescents with disabilities on psychosocial factors related to out-of-home care. Report of key findings for Yooralla
Vassos, M., Nankervis, K., Gavidia-Payne, S. and Chan, J. (2015). Profiling the experiences of parents of children and adolescents with disabilities on psychosocial factors related to out-of-home care. Report of key findings for Yooralla. Melbourne, Vic, Australia: Yooralla.
2014
Book Chapter
Physical activity, exercise, and sport
Nankervis, Karen, Cousins, Wendy, Válková, Hana and Macintyre, Tadhg (2014). Physical activity, exercise, and sport. Health Promotion For People With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities. (pp. 174-182) edited by Laurence Taggart and Wendy Cousins. Maidenhead, Berkshire, England: Open University Press.
2013
Journal Article
Work engagement and job burnout within the disability support worker population
Vassos, Maria, Nankervis, Karen, Skerry, Trevor and Lante, Kerrie (2013). Work engagement and job burnout within the disability support worker population. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 34 (11), 3884-3895. doi: 10.1016/j.ridd.2013.08.005
2013
Conference Publication
Investigating relinquishment of care of a family member with a disability from the perspective of the family
Nankervis, Karen, Vassos, Maria, Rosewarne, Andrea and Bayne, Barbara (2013). Investigating relinquishment of care of a family member with a disability from the perspective of the family. 3rd IASSIDD Asia-Pacifc Conference, Tokyo, Japan, 22 - 24 August 1013. Hoboken, NJ United States: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing, Inc.. doi: 10.1111/jppi.12029
2013
Book Chapter
Learning disability nursing in the UK: issues and challenges
Brown, M. and Nankervis, K. (2013). Learning disability nursing in the UK: issues and challenges. Practice leadership in mental health and intellectual disability nursing. (pp. 85-98) edited by Mark Jukes. London, United Kingdom: Quay Books.
2013
Conference Publication
Quality of positive behaviour support plans
Davis, Fiona J., Kiata-Holland, Liz, Wardale, Simon and Nankervis, Karen (2013). Quality of positive behaviour support plans. 3rd IASSIDD Asia-Pacifc Conference, Tokyo, Japan, 22 - 24 August 1013. Hoboken, NJ United States: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing, Inc.. doi: 10.1111/jppi.12029
2013
Conference Publication
Peer interactions to facilitate positive life events for people with intellectual disabilities and challenging behaviours
Nankervis, Karen, Carroll, Michael and Weekes, Alysia (2013). Peer interactions to facilitate positive life events for people with intellectual disabilities and challenging behaviours. 3rd IASSIDD Asia-Pacifc Conference, Tokyo, Japan, 22 - 24 August 1013. Hoboken, NJ United States: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing, Inc.. doi: 10.1111/jppi.12029
2013
Conference Publication
Safeguarding rights of persons with intellectual disabilities: A case study of the Queensland model
Nankervis, Karen and Chan, Jeffrey (2013). Safeguarding rights of persons with intellectual disabilities: A case study of the Queensland model. 3rd IASSIDD Asia-Pacifc Conference, Tokyo, Japan, 22 - 24 August 1013. Hoboken, NJ United States: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing, Inc.. doi: 10.1111/jppi.12029
2012
Journal Article
Investigating the importance of various individual, interpersonal, organisational and demographic variables when predicting job burnout in disability support workers
Vassos, Maria V. and Nankervis, Karen L. (2012). Investigating the importance of various individual, interpersonal, organisational and demographic variables when predicting job burnout in disability support workers. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 33 (6), 1780-1791. doi: 10.1016/j.ridd.2012.04.016
2012
Conference Publication
Work engagement in disability support workers: Preliminary findings from a large scale evaluation from Australia
Vassos, M., Nankervis, K., Skerry, T. and Lante, K. (2012). Work engagement in disability support workers: Preliminary findings from a large scale evaluation from Australia. 2012 IASSIDWorld Congress, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, 9-14 July 2012. Oxford, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2788.2012.01583_4.x
2012
Conference Publication
Investigating relinquishment of care from the perspective of the family - Preliminary findings
Vassos, M., Nankervis, K. and Rosewarne, A. (2012). Investigating relinquishment of care from the perspective of the family - Preliminary findings. 2012 IASSIDWorld Congress, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, 9-14 July 2012. Oxford, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2788.2012.01583_4.x
2011
Journal Article
Respite and parental relinquishment of care: A comprehensive review of the available literature
Nankervis, Karen L., Rosewarne, Andrea C. and Vassos, Maria V. (2011). Respite and parental relinquishment of care: A comprehensive review of the available literature. Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities, 8 (3), 150-162. doi: 10.1111/j.1741-1130.2011.00305.x
2011
Journal Article
Why do families relinquish care? An investigation of the factors that lead to relinquishment into out-of-home respite care
Nankervis, K., Rosewarne, A. and Vassos, M. (2011). Why do families relinquish care? An investigation of the factors that lead to relinquishment into out-of-home respite care. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 55 (4), 422-433. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2788.2011.01389.x
2011
Conference Publication
Exploring the views of a sample of Australian disability support workers with regards to sources of work stress and satisfaction, and issues and trends affecting their practice
Nankervis, K. L. and Vassos, M. V. (2011). Exploring the views of a sample of Australian disability support workers with regards to sources of work stress and satisfaction, and issues and trends affecting their practice. 46th Australasian Society for Intellectual Disability Conference, Glenelg, SA, Australia, 9-11 November 2011.
2011
Conference Publication
Predictors of job burnout amongst a sample of Australian disability support workers
Vassos, M. V. and Nankervis, K. L. (2011). Predictors of job burnout amongst a sample of Australian disability support workers. 46th Australasian Society for Intellectual Disability Conference, Glenelg, SA, Australia, 9-11 November 2011. Adelaide, South Australia: ASID.
2011
Conference Publication
Job stressors, sources of satisfaction and levels of burnout experienced by an Australian sample of disability support workers
Nankervis, K. L. and Vassos, M. V. (2011). Job stressors, sources of satisfaction and levels of burnout experienced by an Australian sample of disability support workers. Joint Congress of the European Association for Mental Health in Intellectual Disability and IASSID Challenging Behaviour and Mental Health SIRG, Manchester, United Kingdom, 1-3 September 2011.
2010
Journal Article
Sexuality, pregnancy and midwifery care for women with intellectual disabilities: A pilot study on attitudes of university students
Jones, Linda K., Binger, Tara E., McKenzie, Christine R., Ramcharan, Paul and Nankervis, Karen (2010). Sexuality, pregnancy and midwifery care for women with intellectual disabilities: A pilot study on attitudes of university students. Contemporary Nurse, 35 (1), 47-57.
2010
Conference Publication
Challenging behaviour and restrictive practices: A review of progress since 2006
Nankervis, K., Townsend, C., Couzens, D., Lyons, I., Brown, A. and Mee, B. (2010). Challenging behaviour and restrictive practices: A review of progress since 2006. Third International Conference of IASSID - Europe, Rome, Italy, 20-22 October 2010. Oxford, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/j.1468-3148.2010.00582.x
2010
Conference Publication
An investigation into the causal factors of and the potential risk for relinquishment
Nankervis, Karen, Rosewarne, Andrea and Vassos, Maria (2010). An investigation into the causal factors of and the potential risk for relinquishment. 45th Australasian Society for the Study of Intellectual Disability Conference, Brisbane Australia, 29 September-1 October 2010.
Funding
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Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Curriculum Connection - Outdoor Learning: school camps and experiences of students with Autism
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Rhonda Faragher
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Doctor Philosophy
Active engagement of people with disability in genomic research: honouring their knowledge and perspectives in creating recommendations and evaluation framework for designing value enhanced participatory research.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Rhonda Faragher, Dr Maria Vassos
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Doctor Philosophy
Educational Quality of Life for Students with Disabilities
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Rhonda Faragher, Dr Maria Vassos
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Doctor Philosophy
The effects of Tier 1 Positive Behaviour Interventions and Supports (PBIS) practices on student behaviour and achievement in Queensland primary schools
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Shiralee Poed
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Doctor Philosophy
An Appreciative Narrative Inquiry Capturing the Voice of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and the Views of their Teachers to Explore Engagement and Inclusion in Secondary Schools
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Rhonda Faragher
Completed supervision
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2022
Master Philosophy
Places to Belong, The Community Experiences of Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Rhonda Faragher
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Developing a greater understanding of parental relinquishment of care in the disability sector
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Matthew Hornsey
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
A Conceptual Model of Quality Service Provision for People with Intellectual Disability and Challenging Behaviours: Enhancement and Enrichment through Service User and Other Stakeholder Consultation
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Matthew Hornsey
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Navigating the Mindfield of Social Emotional Learning in High School:Using Gamification to Enhance Learning and Well-being Outcomes
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Emma Antrobus, Professor Annemaree Carroll
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