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
Search Professor Natasha Reid’s works on UQ eSpace
2013
Journal Article
Objectively measured activity patterns among adults in residential aged care
Reid, Natasha, Eakin, Elizabeth, Henwood, Timothy, Keogh, Justin W. L., Senior, Hugh E., Gardiner, Paul A., Winkler, Elisabeth and Healy, Genevieve N. (2013). Objectively measured activity patterns among adults in residential aged care. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 10 (12), 6784-6798. doi: 10.3390/ijerph10126783
2011
Other Outputs
The effects of emotional and objective information on intentions to drink alcohol during pregnancy
Natasha Begovic (2011). The effects of emotional and objective information on intentions to drink alcohol during pregnancy. Honours Thesis, School of Psychology, The University of Queensland.
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
Development of a remotely delivered frailty prevention and early intervention initiative
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: 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 Kristiana Ludlow, Dr Sakshi Chopra
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Doctor Philosophy
Frailty in Emergency Medicine
Principal Advisor
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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
Addressing Frailty in Older Adults with Solid Organ Malignancies
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Ruth Hubbard
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Doctor Philosophy
An embedded process evaluation of the FITTEST trial
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Genevieve Healy
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Doctor Philosophy
Addressing frailty in older people with haematological malignancies
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Emily Gordon, Associate Professor Peter Mollee, 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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