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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2023
Conference Publication
The show must go on: Early Career Researchers’ reflections on recruitment & data collection during COVID-19
Flynn, Aisling and Koh, Wei Qi (2023). The show must go on: Early Career Researchers’ reflections on recruitment & data collection during COVID-19. Alzheimer Disease International Conference 2022, London, United Kingdom, 9-11 August 2022.
2023
Conference Publication
Determinants of implementation: embedding pet robots in nursing homes for dementia care
Koh, Wei Qi, Toomey, Elaine, Flynn, Aisling and Casey, Dympna (2023). Determinants of implementation: embedding pet robots in nursing homes for dementia care. Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC) 2022, San Diego, CA, United States, 31 July-4 August 2022. Hoboken, NJ, United States: John Wiley & Sons. doi: 10.1002/alz.065534
2023
Journal Article
A scoping review using the Almere model to understand factors facilitating and hindering the acceptance of social robots in nursing homes
Felding, Simone Anna, Koh, Wei Qi, Teupen, Sonja, Budak, Kübra Beliz, Laporte Uribe, Franziska and Roes, Martina (2023). A scoping review using the Almere model to understand factors facilitating and hindering the acceptance of social robots in nursing homes. International Journal of Social Robotics, 15 (7), 1115-1153. doi: 10.1007/s12369-023-01012-1
2023
Journal Article
The ethics of pet robots in dementia care settings: care professionals' and organisational leaders' ethical intuitions
Koh, Wei Qi, Vandemeulebroucke, Tijs, Gastmans, Chris, Miranda, Rose and van den Block, Lieve (2023). The ethics of pet robots in dementia care settings: care professionals' and organisational leaders' ethical intuitions. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 14 1052889. doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1052889
2023
Journal Article
Enrichment of dementia caregiving relationships through psychosocial interventions: A scoping review
Hoel, Viktoria, Koh, Wei Qi and Sezgin, Duygu (2023). Enrichment of dementia caregiving relationships through psychosocial interventions: A scoping review. Frontiers in Medicine, 9 1069846, 1-22. doi: 10.3389/fmed.2022.1069846
2023
Journal Article
Strategies to implement pet robots in long-term care facilities for dementia care: a modified delphi study
Koh, Wei Qi, Hoel, Viktoria, Casey, Dympna and Toomey, Elaine (2023). Strategies to implement pet robots in long-term care facilities for dementia care: a modified delphi study. Journal of the American Medical Directors Association, 24 (1), 90-99. doi: 10.1016/j.jamda.2022.09.010
2022
Other Outputs
Implementation strategies for the use of social robotics in the context of dementia
Koh, Wei Qi (2022). Implementation strategies for the use of social robotics in the context of dementia. PhD Thesis, College of Nursing, Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Galway, Ireland.
2022
Journal Article
Introducing and familiarising older adults living with dementia and their caregivers to virtual reality
Flynn, Aisling, Barry, Marguerite, Koh, Wei Qi, Reilly, Gearoid, Brennan, Attracta, Redfern, Sam and Casey, Dympna (2022). Introducing and familiarising older adults living with dementia and their caregivers to virtual reality. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19 (23) 16343, 16343. doi: 10.3390/ijerph192316343
2022
Conference Publication
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 Association International Conference (AAIC) 2022, San Diego, CA United States, 31 July – 4 August 2022. Hoboken, NJ United States: John Wiley and Sons. 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
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Wei Qi Koh is:
- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Development of a Community Occupational Therapy Outcome Measure
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Jacki Liddle, Dr Tammy Aplin
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Doctor Philosophy
Designing Assistive Technologies for Wheelchair Users¿ Hybrid and Work-from-Home Practices
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Melanie Hoyle, Associate Professor Dhaval Vyas
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