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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2022
Journal Article
What do geriatricians think about Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment? A survey of Australian and New Zealand geriatricians
Fox, Sarah, Reid, Natasha, Gordon, Emily H., Janda, Monika and Hubbard, Ruth E. (2022). What do geriatricians think about Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment? A survey of Australian and New Zealand geriatricians. Australasian Journal on Ageing, 42 (1), 127-139. doi: 10.1111/ajag.13145
2022
Journal Article
Sex-specific interventions to prevent and manage frailty
Reid, Natasha, Young, Adrienne, Hanjani, Leila Shafiee, Hubbard, Ruth E. and Gordon, Emily H. (2022). Sex-specific interventions to prevent and manage frailty. Maturitas, 164, 23-30. doi: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2022.05.012
2022
Journal Article
The impact of frailty on health outcomes in older adults with lung cancer: a systematic review
Fletcher, James, Fox, Sarah, Reid, Natasha, Hubbard, Ruth E. and Ladwa, Rahul (2022). The impact of frailty on health outcomes in older adults with lung cancer: a systematic review. Cancer Treatment and Research Communications, 33 100652, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.ctarc.2022.100652
2022
Journal Article
Randomized controlled trial on the efficacy of audio-visual health educational materials on CPAP adherence: the AHEAD trial
Ellender, Claire M., Samaranayake, Chinthaka, Reid, Natasha, Duce, Brett, Boyde, Mary, Winter, Sara and Hukins, Craig A. (2022). Randomized controlled trial on the efficacy of audio-visual health educational materials on CPAP adherence: the AHEAD trial. The Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, 18 (11), 2617-2625. doi: 10.5664/jcsm.10182
2022
Journal Article
A systematic review of frailty education programs for health care professionals
Warren, Nicola, Gordon, Emily, Pearson, Ella, Siskind, Dan, Hilmer, Sarah N., Etherton‐Beer, Christopher, Shafiee Hanjani, Leila, Young, Adrienne M., Reid, Natasha and Hubbard, Ruth E. (2022). A systematic review of frailty education programs for health care professionals. Australasian Journal on Ageing, 41 (4), e310-e319. doi: 10.1111/ajag.13096
2022
Journal Article
A narrative review of peer-led positive psychology interventions: current evidence, potential, and future directions
Neuhaus, Maike, Young, Tarli, Ferris, Laura J., Grimmel, Charlotte L. M. and Reid, Natasha (2022). A narrative review of peer-led positive psychology interventions: current evidence, potential, and future directions. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19 (13) 8065, 1-15. doi: 10.3390/ijerph19138065
2022
Conference Publication
Mental health diagnoses, frailty, and outcomes in a large cohort of Australian inpatients
Baral, S., Reid, N., Siskind, D., Warren, N., Gordon, E. and Hubbard, R. (2022). Mental health diagnoses, frailty, and outcomes in a large cohort of Australian inpatients. The Australian and New Zealand Society for Geriatric Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting 2022, Perth, WA Australia, 8 - 10 June 2022. Richmond, VIC Australia: John Wiley & Sons.
2021
Journal Article
How frail is frail? A systematic scoping review and synthesis of high impact studies
Gordon, E. H., Reid, N., Khetani, I. S. and Hubbard, R. E. (2021). How frail is frail? A systematic scoping review and synthesis of high impact studies. BMC Geriatrics, 21 (1) 719, 719. doi: 10.1186/s12877-021-02671-3
2021
Journal Article
Anticipating the ageing trajectories of superheroes in the Marvel cinematic universe
Fox, Sarah T., Reid, Natasha, Tornvall, Ida, Weerasekera, Shavini, Gordon, Emily and Hubbard, Ruth E. (2021). Anticipating the ageing trajectories of superheroes in the Marvel cinematic universe. The BMJ, 375 068001, e068001. doi: 10.1136/bmj-2021-068001
2021
Journal Article
Effectiveness of peer-led wellbeing interventions in retirement living: a systematic review
Barras, Lilian, Neuhaus, Maike, Cyarto, Elizabeth and Reid, Natasha (2021). Effectiveness of peer-led wellbeing interventions in retirement living: a systematic review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18 (21) 11557, 11557. doi: 10.3390/ijerph182111557
2021
Other Outputs
Report - Quality indicators for residential aged care facilities (RACF)
Martin-Khan, Melinda, Bird, Dominique, Devaney, Madonna, Hargrave, Murray, Reid, Natasha, Gray, Len and Caughey, Gillian (2021). Report - Quality indicators for residential aged care facilities (RACF). Brisbane, QLD, Australia: The University of Queensland.
2021
Journal Article
Frailty in ethnic minority women
Reid, Natasha, Weerasekera, Shavini, Hubbard, Ruth E. and Gordon, Emily H. (2021). Frailty in ethnic minority women. Maturitas, 152, 26-31. doi: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2021.07.005
2021
Journal Article
Prevalence and factors associated with Advance Health Directives in frail older inpatients
O'Leary, James Joseph, Reid, Natasha, Hubbard, Ruth E and Peel, Nancye May (2021). Prevalence and factors associated with Advance Health Directives in frail older inpatients. Internal Medicine Journal, 52 (7) imj.15338, 1160-1166. doi: 10.1111/imj.15338
2021
Other Outputs
Evaluation of the North West Queensland Tripartite Agreement 2017-2019
Puljević, Cheneal, Ferris, Jason, Cook, Steffi, Reid, Natasha and Dove, Georgina (2021). Evaluation of the North West Queensland Tripartite Agreement 2017-2019. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: The University of Queensland.
2020
Journal Article
Translating research into practice: outcomes from the Healthy Living after Cancer partnership project
Eakin, Elizabeth G., Reeves, Marina M., Goode, Ana D., Winkler, Elisabeth A. H., Vardy, Janette L., Boyle, Frances, Haas, Marion R., Hiller, Janet E., Mishra, Gita D., Jefford, Michael, Koczwara, Bogda, Saunders, Christobel M., Chapman, Kathy, Hing, Liz, Boltong, Anna G., Lane, Katherine, Baldwin, Polly, Millar, Lesley, McKiernan, Sandy, Demark-Wahnefried, Wendy, Courneya, Kerry S., Job, Jennifer, Reid, Natasha, Robson, Erin, Moretto, Nicole, Gordon, Louisa and Hayes, Sandra C. (2020). Translating research into practice: outcomes from the Healthy Living after Cancer partnership project. BMC Cancer, 20 (1) 963, 963. doi: 10.1186/s12885-020-07454-4
2020
Journal Article
The effect of age on gait speed when texting
Alapatt, Linson J., Peel, Nancye M., Reid, Natasha, Gray, Leonard C. and Hubbard, Ruth E. (2020). The effect of age on gait speed when texting. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17 (2) 599, 599. doi: 10.3390/ijerph17020599
2019
Journal Article
Controversies in the science of sedentary behaviour and health: insights, perspectives and future directions from the 2018 Queensland Sedentary Behaviour Think Tank
Biddle, Stuart J. H., Bennie, Jason A., De Cocker, Katrien, Dunstan, David, Gardiner, Paul A., Healy, Genevieve N., Lynch, Brigid, Owen, Neville, Brakenridge, Charlotte, Brown, Wendy, Buman, Matthew, Clark, Bronwyn, Dohrn, Ing-Mari, Duncan, Mitch, Gilson, Nicholas, Kolbe-Alexander, Tracy, Pavey, Toby, Reid, Natasha, Vandelanotte, Corneel, Vergeer, Ineke and Vincent, Grace E. (2019). Controversies in the science of sedentary behaviour and health: insights, perspectives and future directions from the 2018 Queensland Sedentary Behaviour Think Tank. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16 (23) 4762, 4762. doi: 10.3390/ijerph16234762
2019
Conference Publication
Sedentary Behaviour Is Associated With Poorer Physical Function In Adults: A Meta-analysis
Gardiner, Paul, Nguyen, Nga T., Lynch, Brigid, Rosenberg, Dori, Johnson, Steven T., Vallance, Jeff and Reid, Natasha (2019). Sedentary Behaviour Is Associated With Poorer Physical Function In Adults: A Meta-analysis. 40th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, Washington, DC United States, 6–9 March 2019. New York, NY United States: Oxford University Press.
2019
Conference Publication
Change in frailty index following a 12-month weight loss intervention in Australian breast cancer survivors
Reid, Natasha, Hubbard, Ruth E., Peel, Nancye and Reeves, Marina (2019). Change in frailty index following a 12-month weight loss intervention in Australian breast cancer survivors. COSA's 46th Annual Scientific Meeting, Adelaide, SA, Australia, 12–14 November 2019. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell. doi: 10.1111/ajco.13262
2018
Other Outputs
Sedentary behaviour and physical function in older adults
Reid, Natasha (2018). Sedentary behaviour and physical function in older adults. PhD Thesis, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/uql.2018.726
Funding
Current funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Natasha Reid is:
- 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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