Overview
Background
Wei Qi Koh is a Lecturer in Occupational Therapy in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. Since graduating as an occupational therapist, she has worked in acute and community health and social care settings primarily with older adults. She was awarded with a Marie-Sklodowska Curie Fellowship from 2019-2022 as part of the EU funded DISTINCT (Dementia: Intersectorial Strategy for Training and Innovation Network for Current Technology), where she worked with an international consortium of multidisciplinary dementia researchers and industry partners conducting research on various technology for (and with) people living with dementia. She was awarded her PhD in 2023, which was focused on evaluating the impacts of low-cost pet robots and developing strategies to support the implementation of pet robots in aged care for people living with dementia. Her research interests are in the care of people with dementia, older adults, implementation science, health promotion and evidence synthesis. She is also passionate about open science practices.
Availability
- Dr Wei Qi Koh is:
- Available for supervision
Qualifications
- Diploma of Occupational Therapy, Nanyang Polytechnic
- Bachelor (Honours) of Occupational Therapy, Glasgow Caledonian University
- Doctor of Philosophy of Health Studies, National University of Ireland Galway
Research interests
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Dementia
Wei Qi has an interest in research in the care of people with dementia, and has conducted research on psychosocial interventions for (and with) people living with dementia
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Older adults
Wei Qi has an interest in research on older adults, and have undertaken research to investigate the occupations of community-dwelling older people. She is also interested in the area of healthy ageing and health promotion.
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Implementation science
Wei Qi is passionate about implementation research and has worked on identifying implementation determinants and mapping determinants to implementation strategies. She is also versed in evidence synthesis methodologies and has undertaken several scoping and systematic reviews.
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Digital technology
Wei Qi has a keen interest on understanding and evaluating the role of digital technology in supporting older adults, people living with dementia and their caregivers. This includes everyday technology such as mobile applications, and novel technology such as robotic pets.
Works
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2022
Journal Article
How can pet robots be embedded into nursing homes as part of routine dementia care?
Koh, Wei Qi, Casey, Dympna and Toomey, Elaine (2022). How can pet robots be embedded into nursing homes as part of routine dementia care?. Alzheimer's and Dementia, 18 (S8) e067874, 1-1. doi: 10.1002/alz.067874
2022
Conference Publication
Ethical considerations for implementing pet robots in long-term care facilities for residents with dementia
Koh, Wei Qi, Gastmans, Chris, Miranda, Rose, Vandemeulebroucke, Tijs and Van den Block, Lieve (2022). Ethical considerations for implementing pet robots in long-term care facilities for residents with dementia. Alzheimer Europe Conference 2022, Bucharest, Romania, 17-19 October 2022.
2022
Conference Publication
Can cognitive stimulation therapy be integrated into daily occupations by occupational therapists
Dolan, Orla, Flynn, Aisling and Koh, Wei Qi (2022). Can cognitive stimulation therapy be integrated into daily occupations by occupational therapists. WFOT International Congress 2022, Paris, France, 28-31 August 2022.
2022
Conference Publication
Using novel technology for people living with dementia: An occupational therapy perspective
Koh, Wei Qi, Heins, Pascale, Flynn, Aisling, Mahmoudi, Aysan and Garcia, Lesley (2022). Using novel technology for people living with dementia: An occupational therapy perspective. WFOT International Congress 2022, Paris, France, 28-31 August.
2022
Journal Article
Bridging gaps in the design and implementation of socially assistive technologies for dementia care: the role of occupational therapy
Koh, Wei Qi, Heins, Pascale, Flynn, Aisling, Asl, Aysan Mahmoudi, Garcia, Lesley, Malinowsky, Camilla and Brorsson, Anna (2022). Bridging gaps in the design and implementation of socially assistive technologies for dementia care: the role of occupational therapy. Disability and Rehabilitation Assistive Technology, 19 (3), 1-9. doi: 10.1080/17483107.2022.2111610
2022
Conference Publication
A qualitative study to explore barriers and facilitators to the implementation of pet robots in nursing homes for residents with dementia
Koh, Wei Qi, Toomey, Elaine, Flynn, Aisling and Casey, Dympna (2022). A qualitative study to explore barriers and facilitators to the implementation of pet robots in nursing homes for residents with dementia. Alzheimer Disease International Conference 2022, London, United Kingdom, 9-11 August 2022.
2022
Conference Publication
Technology can reduce isolation and loneliness, and enhance social support for older adults
Heins, Pascale, Boots, Lizzy, Koh, Wei Qi, Neven, An, Verhey, Frans and de Vugt, Marjolein (2022). Technology can reduce isolation and loneliness, and enhance social support for older adults. Alzheimer Disease International Conference 2022, London, United Kingdom, 9-11 August 2022.
2022
Conference Publication
Experiences of being in a multidisciplinary Innovative Training Network: Technology and Dementia
Heins, Pascale and Koh, Wei Qi (2022). Experiences of being in a multidisciplinary Innovative Training Network: Technology and Dementia. Inaugural World Occupational Science Conference 2022, Vancouver, Canada, 8-10 August 2022.
2022
Journal Article
Strategies for implementing pet robots in care homes and nursing homes for residents with dementia: protocol for a modified Delphi study
Koh, Wei Qi, Casey, Dympna, Hoel, Viktoria and Toomey, Elaine (2022). Strategies for implementing pet robots in care homes and nursing homes for residents with dementia: protocol for a modified Delphi study. Implementation Science Communications, 3 (1) 58, 58. doi: 10.1186/s43058-022-00308-z
2022
Journal Article
Determinants of implementing of pet robots in nursing homes for dementia care
Koh, Wei Qi, Toomey, Elaine, Flynn, Aisling and Casey, Dympna (2022). Determinants of implementing of pet robots in nursing homes for dementia care. BMC Geriatrics, 22 (1) 457. doi: 10.1186/s12877-022-03150-z
2022
Journal Article
The usability and impact of a low-cost pet robot for older adults and people with dementia: qualitative content analysis of user experiences and perceptions on consumer websites
Koh, Wei Qi, Whelan, Sally, Heins, Pascale, Casey, Dympna, Toomey, Elaine and Droes, Rose-Marie (2022). The usability and impact of a low-cost pet robot for older adults and people with dementia: qualitative content analysis of user experiences and perceptions on consumer websites. JMIR Aging, 5 (1) e29224, 1-16. doi: 10.2196/29224
2021
Conference Publication
Technological interventions and social participation in community-dwelling older adults with or without dementia
Heins, Pascale, Boots, Lizzy, Koh, Wei Qi, Neven, An, Verhey, Frans and de Vugt, Marjolein (2021). Technological interventions and social participation in community-dwelling older adults with or without dementia. GSA 2021 Annual Scientific Meeting, “Disruption to Transformation: Aging in the “New Normal””, Phoenix, AZ, United States, 10-13 November 2021. Oxford, United Kingdom: Oxford University Press. doi: 10.1093/geroni/igab046.2255
2021
Conference Publication
Experiences and perceptions of using a low-cost pet robot for older adults and people with dementia
Koh, Wei Qi, Whelan, Sally, Heins, Pascale, Casey, Dympna, Toomey, Elaine and Dröes, Rose-Marie (2021). Experiences and perceptions of using a low-cost pet robot for older adults and people with dementia. GSA 2021 Annual Scientific Meeting, “Disruption to Transformation: Aging in the “New Normal””, Phoenix, AZ, United States, 10-13 November 2021. Oxford, United Kingdom: Oxford University Press. doi: 10.1093/geroni/igab046.3390
2021
Conference Publication
“At first, I thought it makes no sense. But then I began to like him” – results from a scoping review on acceptance of social robots in nursing homes
Felding, Simone Anna, Koh, Wei Qi, Teupen, Sonja, Budak, Kubra Beliz, Laporte-Uribe, Franziska and Martina, Roes (2021). “At first, I thought it makes no sense. But then I began to like him” – results from a scoping review on acceptance of social robots in nursing homes. 31st Alzheimer’s Europe Conference 2021, Utrecht, Netherlands, 29 November - 1 December 2021.
2021
Conference Publication
Recommendations for implementing pet Robots for people with dementia in nursing homes: A mixed methods study Protocol
Koh, Wei Qi, Toomey, Elaine and Casey, Dympna (2021). Recommendations for implementing pet Robots for people with dementia in nursing homes: A mixed methods study Protocol. 31st Alzheimer’s Europe Conference 2021, Utrecht, Netherlands, 29 November - 1 December 2021.
2021
Conference Publication
Experiences and perceptions of using a low-cost pet robot for older adults and people with dementia
Koh, Wei Qi, Whelan, Sally, Heins, Pascale, Casey, Dympna, Toomey, Elaine and Dröes, Rose-Marie (2021). Experiences and perceptions of using a low-cost pet robot for older adults and people with dementia. The Gerontological Society of America’s 2021 Annual Scientific Meeting, Phoenix, AZ United States, 10-13 November 2021.
2021
Journal Article
Towards wide-scale adoption of open science practices: the role of open science communities
Armeni, Kristijan, Brinkman, Loek, Carlsson, Rickard, Eerland, Anita, Fijten, Rianne, Fondberg, Robin, Heininga, Vera E., Heunis, Stephan, Koh, Wei Qi, Masselink, Maurits, Moran, Niall, Baoill, Andrew O., Sarafoglou, Alexandra, Schettino, Antonio, Schwamm, Hardy, Sjoerds, Zsuzsika, Teperek, Marta, van den Akker, Olmo R., van't Veer, Anna and Zurita-Milla, Raul (2021). Towards wide-scale adoption of open science practices: the role of open science communities. Science and Public Policy, 48 (5), 605-611. doi: 10.1093/scipol/scab039
2021
Journal Article
Exploring barriers and facilitators to the implementation of pet robots for people with dementia in nursing homes: a qualitative research protocol
Koh, Wei Qi, Toomey, Elaine and Casey, Dympna (2021). Exploring barriers and facilitators to the implementation of pet robots for people with dementia in nursing homes: a qualitative research protocol. International Journal of Qualitative Methods, 20, 160940692110470. doi: 10.1177/16094069211047059
2021
Conference Publication
What are the barriers and facilitators affecting the implementation of social robots for older adults and people with dementia: a scoping review
Koh, Wei Qi, Felding, Simone Anna, Budak, Kubra Beliz, Toomey, Elaine and Casey, Dympna (2021). What are the barriers and facilitators affecting the implementation of social robots for older adults and people with dementia: a scoping review. 4th UK Implementation Science Conference 2021, London, United Kingdom, 15-16 July 2021.
2021
Journal Article
Barriers and facilitators to the implementation of social robots for older adults and people with dementia: a scoping review
Koh, Wei Qi, Felding, Simone Anna, Budak, Kuebra Beliz, Toomey, Elaine and Casey, Dympna (2021). Barriers and facilitators to the implementation of social robots for older adults and people with dementia: a scoping review. BMC Geriatrics, 21 (1) 351, 1-17. doi: 10.1186/s12877-021-02277-9
Funding
Current funding
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Wei Qi Koh is:
- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Human-Centered Independent Living for People with Paraplegia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Melanie Hoyle, Dr Dhaval Vyas
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