Overview
Background
Dr Natasha Reid is a Behavioural Scientist and Research Fellow at the Australian Frailty Network, Frazer Institute, Faculty of Medicine. Her work sits at the intersection of behaviour change theory and practice, healthy ageing, and frailty prevention, with a particular focus on designing and evaluating interventions that improve quality of life, function, and long-term wellbeing for older adults.
Natasha’s research spans community, hospital, cancer, rehabilitation, and long-term-care settings, combining large-scale epidemiological studies with the development of behaviour-change interventions at both individual and system levels. She is particularly known for her work addressing the intention–behaviour gap in real-world health settings and for advancing values-led, long-term behaviour-change approaches. She has led and contributed to national projects across primary care, frailty screening and management, transition care, and digital health. Natasha works closely with stakeholders and consumer groups to co-design and implement evidence-based strategies that can be translated into practice and policy.
Availability
- Dr Natasha Reid is:
- Available for supervision
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours) of Science (Advanced), The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Research interests
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Frailty
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Interventions
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biogerontology
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longevity
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health promotion
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Geriatrics and gerontology
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Aged Healthcare
Works
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2026
Journal Article
ReFIT study (reversing frailty in transplantation): protocol for a longitudinal study to assess clinical and biomedical changes in frailty through kidney transplantation
Payne, Trent, Shaw, Alyra, Shafiee Hanjani, Leila, Homes, Ryan, Giddens, Fiona, Ravuri, Halley Gora, Yap, Chloe X., Walsh, James, Kumar, Vinod, Garton, Fleur C., Rhee, Handoo, Huang, Alan, Francis, Ross S., Reid, Natasha, McAdams-DeMarco, Mara, Gordon, Emily, Midwinter, Mark and Hubbard, Ruth (2026). ReFIT study (reversing frailty in transplantation): protocol for a longitudinal study to assess clinical and biomedical changes in frailty through kidney transplantation. BMJ Open, 16 (3) e100158, 1-13. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2025-100158
2026
Conference Publication
Frailty nexus: community of practice for frailty researchers and healthcare professionals
Logan, B., Young, A., Ludlow, K., Ward, D., Hanjani, L. S., Reid, N. and Hubbard, R. E. (2026). Frailty nexus: community of practice for frailty researchers and healthcare professionals. British Geriatrics Society Autumn Meeting 2025, Nottingham, United Kingdom, 12-14 November 2025. Oxford, United Kingdom: Oxford University Press. doi: 10.1093/ageing/afaf368.104
2026
Journal Article
Evaluation of goal setting and behavior change training for transition care case managers using Kirkpatrick’s Model
Reid, Natasha, Chopra, Sakshi and Salih, Salih (2026). Evaluation of goal setting and behavior change training for transition care case managers using Kirkpatrick’s Model. Translational Behavioral Medicine, 16 (1) ibag015. doi: 10.1093/tbm/ibag015
2025
Journal Article
Frailty nexus: community of practice for frailty researchers and healthcare professionals
Logan, Benignus, Young, Adrienne, Ludlow, Kristiana, Ward, David, Hanjani, Leila Shafiee, Reid, Natasha and Hubbard, Ruth E. (2025). Frailty nexus: community of practice for frailty researchers and healthcare professionals. The Journal of Frailty and Aging, 14 (5) 100074, 100074. doi: 10.1016/j.tjfa.2025.100074
2025
Journal Article
Attainment of community-based goals is associated with lower risk of hospital readmission for older Australians accessing the Australian transition care program
Salih, Salih, Koo, Andrew, Boland, Niamh and Reid, Natasha (2025). Attainment of community-based goals is associated with lower risk of hospital readmission for older Australians accessing the Australian transition care program. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 22 (8) 1162, 1-10. doi: 10.3390/ijerph22081162
2025
Journal Article
Sex differences in modifiable dementia risk factors: Findings from the Rush Memory and Aging Project
Martin, Jissa, Gordon, Emily Hannah, Reid, Natasha, Hubbard, Ruth Eleanor and Ward, David Denston (2025). Sex differences in modifiable dementia risk factors: Findings from the Rush Memory and Aging Project. Alzheimer's and Dementia, 21 (7) e70506, 1-12. doi: 10.1002/alz.70506
2025
Journal Article
Outcomes of a pilot feasibility study of comprehensive geriatric assessment for younger frail patients with severe mental illness
Arnautovska, Urska, Soole, Rebecca, Wing Ling Kwan, Winona, Reid, Natasha, Baker, Andrea, Gordon, Emily H., Hubbard, Ruth E., Siskind, Dan and Warren, Nicola (2025). Outcomes of a pilot feasibility study of comprehensive geriatric assessment for younger frail patients with severe mental illness. BMC Psychiatry, 25 (1) 473, 1-12. doi: 10.1186/s12888-025-06830-3
2025
Conference Publication
The impact of a formalized frailty assessment on patient satisfaction and demand for surveillance colonoscopy in patients over 65 years
Koloski, Natasha, Virgo, Kate, Moy, Naomi, Whaley, Amanda, Shah, Ayesha, Hansen, Teressa J., Pickering, John, La Rue, Crystal, Hubbard, Ruth, Reid, Natasha, Jones, Michael P. and Holtmann, Gerald J. (2025). The impact of a formalized frailty assessment on patient satisfaction and demand for surveillance colonoscopy in patients over 65 years. Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2025, San Diego, CA United States, 3-6 August 2025. Philadelphia, PA United States: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/s0016-5085(25)03296-2
2025
Journal Article
Describing the outcomes of frail patients undergoing treatment with systemic therapies for acute myeloid leukaemia: a systematic review
Sia, Aaron, Chopra, Sakshi, Ling, Victoria Y., Fletcher, James, Hubbard, Ruth Eleanor, Mollee, Peter, Gordon, Emily, Reid, Natasha and Hanjani, Leila Shafiee (2025). Describing the outcomes of frail patients undergoing treatment with systemic therapies for acute myeloid leukaemia: a systematic review. Journal of Geriatric Oncology, 16 (3) 102196, 102196. doi: 10.1016/j.jgo.2025.102196
2025
Book Chapter
Considering frailty in optimising medicine use
Shafiee Hanjani, Leila, Reid, Natasha and Gordon, Emily H. (2025). Considering frailty in optimising medicine use. Polypharmacy and geriatrics. (pp. 185-206) edited by Nagham J. Ailabouni. Cham, Switzerland: Springer Nature. doi: 10.1007/978-3-031-77314-3_7
2024
Journal Article
The Australian Frailty Network: Development of a consumer‐focussed national response to frailty
Reid, Natasha, Young, Adrienne, Baldassar, Loretta, Christoffersen, Anja, Comans, Tracy, Conroy, Simon, Etherton‐Beer, Christopher, Ferris, Jason, Singh, Maria Fiatarone, Fox, Sarah, Gordon, Emily H., Ghosh, Manonita, Guha, Chandana, Hilmer, Sarah, Kouladjian O’Donnell, Lisa, Logan, Benignus, Ludlow, Kristiana, Miller, Michelle, Morgan, Mark, Mudge, Alison, Muscedere, John, Reidlinger, Donna, Rockwood, Kenneth, Saunders, Rosemary, Ward, David, Yates, Paul and Hubbard, Ruth E. (2024). The Australian Frailty Network: Development of a consumer‐focussed national response to frailty. Australasian Journal on Ageing, 43 (4), 852-860. doi: 10.1111/ajag.13365
2024
Conference Publication
Formalised frailty assessment in a cohort of patients over 65 years referred for surveillance colonoscopy
Koloski, Natasha, Virgo, Kate, Whaley, Amanda, Moy, Naomi, Shah, Ayesha, Hansen, Teressa, Pickering, John, La Rue, Crystal, Hubbard, Ruth, Reid, Natasha, Jones, Michael and Holtmann, Gerald (2024). Formalised frailty assessment in a cohort of patients over 65 years referred for surveillance colonoscopy. Asian Pacific Digestive Week (APDW) 2024, Bali, Indonesia, 21-24 November 2024. Richmond, VIC, Australia: John Wiley & Sons. doi: 10.1111/jgh.16779
2024
Conference Publication
Development of a self-reported frailty index - The SELFI
Sia, Aaron Din How, Mollee, Peter, Berry, Robyn, Ladwa, Rahul, Ling, Victoria, Fletcher, James, Gordon, Emily, Walpole, Euan, Hanjani, Leila Shafiee, Reid, Natasha, Simonsen, Camilla and Hubbard, Ruth Eleanor (2024). Development of a self-reported frailty index - The SELFI. COSA's 51st Annual Scientific Meeting, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia, 13-15 November 2024. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell. doi: 10.1111/ajco.14117
2024
Other Outputs
Validation of the ACG and ACG-M Frailty Flags in Primary Sense
Reid, Natasha, Ward, David, Svetitic, Jerneja, Ibbotson, Brandon and Ross, Alyson (2024). Validation of the ACG and ACG-M Frailty Flags in Primary Sense. Gold Coast, QLD Australia: Gold Coast Primary Health Network.
2024
Journal Article
Frailty index, not age, predicts treatment outcomes and adverse events for older adults with cancer
Fletcher, J., Reid, N., Hubbard, R.E., Berry, R., Weston, M., Walpole, E., Kimberley, R., Thaker, D.A. and Ladwa, R. (2024). Frailty index, not age, predicts treatment outcomes and adverse events for older adults with cancer. Journal of Frailty and Aging, 13 (4), 487-494. doi: 10.14283/jfa.2024.22
2024
Conference Publication
FC44: Sex differences in population attributable fractions of modifiable dementia risk factors: evidence from Rush University Memory and Aging Project
Martin, Jissa, Ward, David D., Reid, Natasha, Hubbard, Ruth E. and Gordon, Emily H. (2024). FC44: Sex differences in population attributable fractions of modifiable dementia risk factors: evidence from Rush University Memory and Aging Project. 2024 IPA International Congress: Crossing Oceans and Connecting People to Improve Mental Health for Adults, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 25 - 27 September 2024. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press. doi: 10.1017/s1041610224001662
2024
Other Outputs
Changes needed to keep First Nations children out of incarceration
Holland, Lorelle and Reid, Natasha (2024, 07 25). Changes needed to keep First Nations children out of incarceration UQ News
2024
Journal Article
Australian residential aged care facilities managers’ and nurses’ experiences in implementing telehealth and social connection during COVID-19
Banbury, Annie, Taylor, Monica, Reid, Natasha, Smith, Anthony, Paterson, David and Gray, Leonard (2024). Australian residential aged care facilities managers’ and nurses’ experiences in implementing telehealth and social connection during COVID-19. Asia Pacific Journal of Health Management, 19 (1) i2567. doi: 10.24083/apjhm.v19i1.2567
2024
Conference Publication
Hope Frailty Intervention: Utility Of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment In Younger Outpatients With Severe Mental Illness
Siskind, D., Arnautovska, U., Soole, R., Kwan, W., Reid, N., Baker, A., Gordon, E., Hubbard, R. and Warren, N. (2024). Hope Frailty Intervention: Utility Of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment In Younger Outpatients With Severe Mental Illness. RANZCP 2024 Congress, Canberra, ACT, Australia, 19–23 May 2024. London, United Kingdom: Sage Publications.
2024
Journal Article
Multicomponent perioperative interventions to improve outcomes for frail patients: a systematic review
Kwok, Vivian Ka-Yan, Reid, Natasha, Hubbard, Ruth E., Thavarajah, Harshithaa and Gordon, Emily H. (2024). Multicomponent perioperative interventions to improve outcomes for frail patients: a systematic review. BMC Geriatrics, 24 (1) 376, 376. doi: 10.1186/s12877-024-04985-4
Funding
Current funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
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- Available for supervision
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Available projects
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Optimising the Transitional Care Program in Australia
This HDR project focuses on optimising the Transition Care Program in Australia, which provides short-term care to older adults following a hospital stay. The project aims to:
- Understand Best Practices: Conduct comprehensive reviews to identify and integrate best practices in transition care.
- Implement and Test Interventions: Develop and evaluate interventions designed to improve patient outcomes and care efficiency.
- Develop Quality Indicators: Create and validate quality indicators to monitor and enhance the effectiveness of transition care services.
- Improve Efficiency: Analyse current processes and implement strategies to streamline care delivery and reduce hospital readmissions.
- Training on Goal Setting and Behaviour Change: Provide training for healthcare professionals on effective goal setting and behaviour change techniques to support patient recovery and independence.
We are seeking medical, allied health, or public health students who are passionate about improving transitional care and eager to contribute to better health outcomes for older Australians. This project offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the field of healthcare.
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Frailty in Emergency Medicine
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Engaging consumers in frailty and ageing research
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Adrienne Young, Professor Ruth Hubbard, Dr Sakshi Chopra
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Doctor Philosophy
Process evaluation of the electronic Frailty Index for Acute Hospital (eFI-AH) implementation and co-design of consumer frailty resources.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Adrienne Young, Dr Kristiana Ludlow, Dr Sakshi Chopra
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Doctor Philosophy
Addressing Frailty in Older Adults with Solid Organ Malignancies
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Ruth Hubbard
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Doctor Philosophy
The economic and societal impacts of delirium among older adults in Australia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Karen Luetsch, Associate Professor Centaine Snoswell
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Doctor Philosophy
An embedded process evaluation of the FITTEST trial
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Genevieve Healy, Dr Adrienne Young
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Doctor Philosophy
Addressing frailty in older people with haematological malignancies
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Peter Mollee, Associate Professor Emily Gordon, Professor Ruth Hubbard
Completed supervision
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2026
Doctor Philosophy
Transitions from mild cognitive impairment to dementia: sex and gender differences in risk factors and health information needs
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Ruth Hubbard, Dr David Ward, Associate Professor Emily Gordon
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