Overview
Background
Professor Nerina Scarinci is the Head of School, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences at The University of Queensland. Her main research focus is on the implementation and evaluation of patient- and family-centred care for adults and children with communication disability. Professor Scarinci has clinical and research expertise in the development, implementation, and evaluation of alternative models of allied health service delivery, including group interventions, eHealth, and communication partner training. Professor Scarinci has over 20 years clinical and research experience, with expertise in co-design, patient- and family-centred care, and the evaluation and management of communication disability.
University Profile: Professor Nerina Scarinci is a Professor in Speech Pathology and Director of Higher Degree Reserach Students in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences.
Teaching Themes: Professional Practice and Communication Skills, Children with Special Needs in Communication, Paediatric Speech Pathology, Hearing Impairment, Service Delivery, Professional Issues and Ethics
Research interests: Paediatric and Adult Hearing Impairment, Communication Disability, International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF), Third-Party Disability, Family-Centred Care, Early Intervention, Co-Design
Publications: 107 scholarly works, including 86 peer-reviewed journal articles, 10 invited editorials, 2 books, and 9 book chapters. Impact: 1690 citations, H-index = 23, average citations per paper = 21.13, field weighted citation impact = 2.5 (Scopus, August 2022).
Grant funding: Professor Scarinci has attained >$10.2 Million in grant funding, with >$4.12 Million as Chief Investigator and >$6.1 Million as Associate Investigator or Program Lead.
Reviewer: International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology; International Journal of Audiology; Ear & Hearing; Speech, Language and Hearing; Disability & Rehabilitation; Child Language Teaching & Therapy, American Journal of Audiology; BMC Geriatrics; Clinical Interventions in Aging.
Editorial Boards: Associate Editor for International Journal of Audiology; Editorial Consultant for International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology.
Professional Memberships: Speech Pathology Australia; The Hanen Centre; Ida Institute.
Availability
- Professor Nerina Scarinci is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Speech Pathology, The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Works
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2019
Journal Article
Effects of patient- and family-centered care for young adults with chronic health conditions and their family members: A systematic review
Allen, David, Scarinci, Nerina and Hickson, Louise (2019). Effects of patient- and family-centered care for young adults with chronic health conditions and their family members: A systematic review. Emerging Adulthood, 10 (3), 216769681988345-701. doi: 10.1177/2167696819883458
2019
Journal Article
‘We were just kind of handed it and then it was smoke bombed by everyone’: How do external stakeholders contribute to parent rejection and the abandonment of AAC systems?
Moorcroft, Alison, Scarinci, Nerina and Meyer, Carly (2019). ‘We were just kind of handed it and then it was smoke bombed by everyone’: How do external stakeholders contribute to parent rejection and the abandonment of AAC systems? . International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders, 55 (1) 1460-6984.12502, 59-69. doi: 10.1111/1460-6984.12502
2019
Journal Article
Parents’ questions to clinicians within paediatric hearing habilitation appointments for children with hearing impairment
Ekberg, Katie, Meyer, Carly, Hickson, Louise and Scarinci, Nerina (2019). Parents’ questions to clinicians within paediatric hearing habilitation appointments for children with hearing impairment. Patient Education and Counseling, 103 (3), 491-499. doi: 10.1016/j.pec.2019.09.015
2019
Journal Article
Individualised active communication education (I-ACE): another clinical option for adults with hearing impairment with a focus on problem solving and self-management
Hickson, Louise, Worrall, Linda, Scarinci, Nerina and Laplante-Lévesque, Ariane (2019). Individualised active communication education (I-ACE): another clinical option for adults with hearing impairment with a focus on problem solving and self-management. International Journal of Audiology, 58 (8), 1-6. doi: 10.1080/14992027.2019.1587180
2019
Journal Article
Speech pathologist perspectives on the acceptance versus rejection or abandonment of AAC systems for children with complex communication needs
Moorcroft, Alison, Scarinci, Nerina and Meyer, Carly (2019). Speech pathologist perspectives on the acceptance versus rejection or abandonment of AAC systems for children with complex communication needs. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 35 (3), 1-12. doi: 10.1080/07434618.2019.1609577
2019
Journal Article
“I've had a love-hate, I mean mostly hate relationship with these PODD books”: parent perceptions of how they and their child contributed to AAC rejection and abandonment
Moorcroft, A., Scarinci, N. and Meyer, C. (2019). “I've had a love-hate, I mean mostly hate relationship with these PODD books”: parent perceptions of how they and their child contributed to AAC rejection and abandonment. Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 16 (1), 1-11. doi: 10.1080/17483107.2019.1632944
2019
Journal Article
A qualitative investigation of families’ needs in the transition to early intervention after diagnosis of hearing loss
Nickbakht, Mansoureh, Meyer, Carly, Scarinci, Nerina and Beswick, Rachael (2019). A qualitative investigation of families’ needs in the transition to early intervention after diagnosis of hearing loss. Child: Care, Health and Development, 45 (5) cch.12697, 670-680. doi: 10.1111/cch.12697
2019
Journal Article
The It Takes Two to Talk® – The Hanen Program® for parents: impacts on child behaviour and social-emotional functioning
Rose, Tanya, Scarinci, Nerina, Meyer, Carly, Harris, Stephanie, Forsingdal, Shareen, Anger, Narelle and Webb, Kylie (2019). The It Takes Two to Talk® – The Hanen Program® for parents: impacts on child behaviour and social-emotional functioning. Speech, Language and Hearing, 23 (3), 1-9. doi: 10.1080/2050571x.2019.1622832
2019
Journal Article
Promoting patient-centered hearing care through the use of eHealth: current status and future possibilities
Meyer, Carly, Waite, Monique, Atkins, Jenny, Scarinci, Nerina, Cowan, Robert and Hickson, Louise (2019). Promoting patient-centered hearing care through the use of eHealth: current status and future possibilities. Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups, 4 (2), 331-344. doi: 10.1044/2018_pers-sig7-2018-0003
2019
Conference Publication
Development of a minimum data set for a needs assessment tool for families of children with hearing loss in the transition to early intervention: an eDelphi study
Nickbakht, Mansoureh, Meyer, Carly, Scarinci, Nerina and Beswick, Rachael (2019). Development of a minimum data set for a needs assessment tool for families of children with hearing loss in the transition to early intervention: an eDelphi study. 10th Australasian Newborn Hearing Screening Conference, Gold Coast, QLD Australia, 21-22 March 2019.
2019
Journal Article
What does “engagement” mean in early speech pathology intervention? A qualitative systematised review
Melvin, Katelyn, Meyer, Carly and Scarinci, Nerina (2019). What does “engagement” mean in early speech pathology intervention? A qualitative systematised review. Disability and Rehabilitation, 42 (18), 1-14. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2018.1563640
2019
Conference Publication
The challenge of implementing family-centered audiologic care for adults: a pre-post intervention comparison
Hickson, Lousie, Lind, Christopher, Scarinci, Nerina, Meyer, Carly, Tulloch, Kristen and Hall, Karinna (2019). The challenge of implementing family-centered audiologic care for adults: a pre-post intervention comparison. 31st American Academy of Audiology Conference, Columbus, OH, United States, 27-30 March 2019.
2019
Book Chapter
Planning a Patient- and Family-Centered Approach to Service Delivery
Meyer, Carly and Scarinci, Nerina (2019). Planning a Patient- and Family-Centered Approach to Service Delivery. Patient and Family-Centered Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. (pp. 70-93) edited by Carly Meyer, Nerina Scarinci and Louise Hickson. New York, NY United States: Thieme.
2019
Book Chapter
Identifying patient and family member needs through assessment
Hickson, Louise, Rose, Tanya, Scarinci, Nerina and Meyer, Carly (2019). Identifying patient and family member needs through assessment. Patient and family-centered speech-language pathology and audiology: a practical guide for students. (pp. 94-112) edited by Carly Meyer, Nerina Scarinci and Louise Hickson. New York, NY, United States: Thieme Medical Publishers.
2019
Book Chapter
Getting the Environment Ready for Patient- and Family-Centered Care
Scarinci, Nerina and Meyer, Carly (2019). Getting the Environment Ready for Patient- and Family-Centered Care. Patient and Family-Centered Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. (pp. 46-69) edited by Carly Meyer, Nerina Scarinci and Louise Hickson. New York, NY United States: Thieme.
2019
Book
Patient and family-centered speech-language pathology and audiology
Meyer, Carly, Scarinci, Nerina and Hickson, Louise (2019). Patient and family-centered speech-language pathology and audiology. New York, NY, United States: Georg Thieme Verlag. doi: 10.1055/b-006-161149
2019
Book Chapter
Consideration of Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in Patient- and Family-Centered Care
Scarinci, Nerina, Meyer, Carly and Sorbello, Leanne (2019). Consideration of Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in Patient- and Family-Centered Care. Patient and Family-Centered Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. (pp. 134-155) edited by Carly Meyer, Nerina Scarinci and Louise Hickson. New York, NY United States: Thieme.
2019
Book Chapter
Principles and outcomes of patient- and family-centred care
Meyer, Carly, Scarinci, Nerina and Barr, Caitlin (2019). Principles and outcomes of patient- and family-centred care. Patient and family-centered speech-language pathology and audiology. (pp. 1-20) edited by Carly Meyer, Nerina Scarinci and Louise Hickson. New York, NY, United States: Thieme.
2019
Journal Article
Family-centered care in aphasia: Assessment of third-party disability in family members with the family aphasia measure of life impact
Grawburg, Meghann, Howe, Tami, Worrall, Linda and Scarinci, Nerina (2019). Family-centered care in aphasia: Assessment of third-party disability in family members with the family aphasia measure of life impact. Topics in Language Disorders, 39 (1), 29-54. doi: 10.1097/TLD.0000000000000176
2019
Book Chapter
Meeting Patient and Family Member Needs through Collaborative Management Planning
Hickson, Louise, Meyer, Carly and Scarinci, Nerina (2019). Meeting Patient and Family Member Needs through Collaborative Management Planning. Patient and Family-Centered Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. (pp. 114-132) edited by Carly Meyer, Nerina Scarinci and Louise Hickson. New York, NY United States: Thieme.
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Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Early intervention services for children with hearing loss in Kuwait
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Rebecca Packer, Dr Mansoureh Nickbakht
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Doctor Philosophy
Address the psychosocial and emotional needs of adults with hearing loss and their family members
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Early intervention services for children with hearing loss in Kuwait
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Rebecca Packer, Dr Mansoureh Nickbakht
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Doctor Philosophy
Early intervention services for Children with hearing loss in Kuwait
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Rebecca Packer, Dr Mansoureh Nickbakht
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Doctor Philosophy
Establishing an evidence-based hearing health decision-making solution for emerging adults with hearing loss using consumer and community involvement research.
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Hearing Health Inequality in Australian Immigrants
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Piers Dawes
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Doctor Philosophy
Behavioural Interventions for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Monique Waite
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Doctor Philosophy
Behavioural Interventions for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Monique Waite
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Doctor Philosophy
Hearing Health Inequality in Australian Immigrants
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Piers Dawes
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Master Philosophy
Young kids and Understanding Mealtimes (YUM): A co-designed support program for families with children experiencing feeding difficulties
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Jeanne Marshall
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Doctor Philosophy
Exploring the management of school aged children who stutter in Australia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Adriana Penman
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Doctor Philosophy
Accessible Information and Communication Support for Young People in the Queensland Youth Justice System
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Rebecca Armstrong
Completed supervision
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2025
Doctor Philosophy
Early intervention services for children with hearing loss in Kuwait
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Rebecca Packer, Dr Mansoureh Nickbakht
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
A year in the life: The impact of dysarthria for people with MND
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Anna Rumbach, Dr Rebecca Packer
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Understanding the Rejection and Abandonment of Augmentative and Alternative Communication Systems by Parents of Children with Complex Communication Needs
Principal Advisor
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Conceptualisation of Patient- and Family-Centred Care for Young Adults with Hearing Loss and their Family Members
Principal Advisor
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Exploring the complexity of engagement with families in early speech-language pathology intervention
Joint Principal Advisor
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Supporting Families of Children with Hearing Loss Transitioning to Early Intervention
Joint Principal Advisor
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Communication Outcomes of Children with Hearing Loss: Towards an Understanding of Parental Involvement
Joint Principal Advisor
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Exploring the Nature of Engagement in Telepractice Early Intervention for Families of Young Children with Communication Difficulties
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Monique Waite
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
The Use of Simulation-Based Learning in Speech Pathology to Support Students' Development of Clinical Skills in Stuttering
Associate Advisor
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2015
Doctor Philosophy
A systematic investigation of communication and mealtime management in residential aged care: Exploring perspectives and management across service providers.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Elizabeth Ward
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Dysphagia following non-surgical management for head and neck cancer: Using the ICF to explore the rehabilitation needs of survivors and their carers
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Elizabeth Ward, Dr Bena Brown
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- children
- co-design
- family-centred care
- hearing loss
- language delay
- language development
- late talkers
- speech pathology
- telehealth
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