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Professor Nancy Pachana
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Nancy Pachana

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Overview

Background

Dr Nancy A. Pachana is a clinical geropsychologist, neuropsychologist and Professor of Clinical Geropsychology in the School of Psychology at The University of Queensland. She is Program Lead of the Age Friendly University Initiative at UQ. She is also co-director of the UQ Ageing Mind Initiative, providing a focal point for clinical, translational ageing-related research at UQ. She has an international reputation in the area of geriatric mental health, particularly with her research on late-life anxiety disorders. She is co-developer of the Geriatric Anxiety Inventory, a published brief self-report inventory in wide clinical and research use globally, translated into over two dozen languages. She has published over 350 peer-reviewed articles, book chapters and books on various topics in the field of ageing, and has been awarded more than $25 million in competitive research funding, primarily in the areas of dementia and mental health in later life. Her research is well-cited cited and she maintains a clear international focus in her collaborations and research interests, which include anxiety in later life, psychological interventions for those with Parkinson’s Disease, nursing home interventions, use of assistance animals in later life, older adults and environmental sustainability, strategies for healthy ageing and healthy retirement, driving safety and dementia, teaching and learning in psychogeriatrics and mental health policy and ageing.

Her edited book, Casebook of Clinical Geropsychology (Oxford University Press, 2010), has proven a popular text for clinical geropsychology training in North America. Her edited book, the Oxford Handbook of Clinical Geropsychology (Oxford University Press, 2014), brings together an international perspective on a wide range of current and emerging topics in the field. Her Encyclopedia of Geropsychology (Springer, 2016) contains nearly 350 entries by international experts. Her text Ageing, A Very Short Introduction (2016), part of the popular Oxford University Press VERY SHORT INTRODUCTION series; this work has recently been translated into Chinese and Vietnamese. Most recently, she has edited Anxiety in older people: Clinical and research perspectives (Cambridge University Press, 2021) with longstanding colleague Professor Gerard Byrne (UQ Psychiatry).

Nancy was elected a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences in Australia in 2014. She is also a Fellow of the Australian Psychological Society, and is the recipient of numerous prizes and awards, including an Australian Davos Connection Future Summit Leadership Award, for leadership on ageing issues in Australia. In 2020 she was named the recipient of the M. Powell Lawton Lifetime Acievement Award, from the American Psychological Association’s Society of Clinical Geropsychology, acknowledging considerable and sustained efforts, in scholarship, publishing, and service, to promote geropsychology in general and the well-being of persons living with dementia in particular.

She serves on the editorial boards of several journals, including Psychology and Aging (Q1). Originally from the United States, Nancy was awarded her AB from Princeton University in 1987, her PhD from Case Western Reserve University in 1992, and completed postdoctoral fellowships at the Neuropsychiatric Institute at UCLA, Los Angeles, and the Palo Alto Veterans Medical Center, Palo Alto, California. She is an avid bird watcher and photographer and an intrepid traveller.

Availability

Professor Nancy Pachana is:
Available for supervision
Media expert

Fields of research

Qualifications

  • Fellow, Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia, Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia
  • Fellow, Australian Psychological Society, Australian Psychological Society
  • Board Member, Australian Psychology Accreditation Council, Australian Psychology Accreditation Council

Research interests

  • Current Research Interests

    Ageing; assessment and cognitive-behavioral treatment of late-life anxiety; early detection of dementia; driving and dementia; retirement processes and planning; assessment and treatment of anxiety in Parkinson's Disease; psychosocial interventions in long-term care environments; therapeutic gardening and animal-assisted therapy, older adults and environmental sustainability, curriculum and teaching issues in psychology and interdisciplinary mental health training; attitudes to ageing; longitudinal research; healthy ageing; and mental health policy and ageing.

Research impacts

Research Impact: Professor Pachana co-developed the Geriatric Anxiety Inventory (GAI), a published brief self-report inventory in wide clinical and research use globally, translated into two dozen+ languages, available commercially at http://www.gai.net.au/ and in commercial use in the US Department of Veteran’s Affairs nationwide.

Translation into Policy and Practice: Pachana contributes regularly to government and non-government programs relating to ageing research and health care for older persons. She is a current member of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Consortium on Metrics and Evidence for Healthy Ageing (2021-present) and past member of the WHO Consultation Group on the Classification of Mental and Behavioural Disorders in Older Adults (2012-17), which reported to the International Advisory Group for the Revision of ICD-10 Mental and Behavioural Disorders. She is a current member of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry Taskforce on Brain Health (2023-present).

From 2009-2011 she was the only international member of the American Psychological Association Task Force on Dementia Assessment Guidelines, which serve as the US national guidelines for assessment of dementia and related conditions for the next 10 years. In 2006 she led a team publishing guidelines for the provision of psychological services for older adults, adopted as part of the Australian Psychological Society national ethical codes of practice for psychologists in Australia. She has co-authored several major reports to government from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health, most recently on ageing.

Works

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2014

Book Chapter

Ageing and psychological disorders

Pachana, N. A. (2014). Ageing and psychological disorders. Abnormal Psychology: Leading Researcher Perspectives. (pp. 421-457) edited by Elizabeth Rieger. Australia: McGraw-Hill Education Australia.

Ageing and psychological disorders

2013

Journal Article

Clinical issues in the treatment of anxiety and depression in older adults with Parkinson's disease

Pachana, Nancy A., Egan, Sarah J., Laidlaw, Ken, Dissanayaka, Nadeeka, Byrne, Gerard J., Brockman, Simone, Marsh, Rodney and Starkstein, Sergio (2013). Clinical issues in the treatment of anxiety and depression in older adults with Parkinson's disease. Movement Disorders, 28 (14), 1930-1934. doi: 10.1002/mds.25689

Clinical issues in the treatment of anxiety and depression in older adults with Parkinson's disease

2013

Journal Article

Graduate students' geropsychology training opportunities and perceived competence in working with older adults

Woodhead, Erin L., Emery, Erin E., Pachana, Nancy A., Scott, Theresa L., Konnert, Candace A. and Edelstein, Barry A. (2013). Graduate students' geropsychology training opportunities and perceived competence in working with older adults. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 44 (5), 355-362. doi: 10.1037/a0034632

Graduate students' geropsychology training opportunities and perceived competence in working with older adults

2013

Journal Article

The stages of driving cessation for people with dementia: needs and challenges.

Liddle, Jacki, Bennett, Sally, Allen, Shelley, Lie, David C., Standen, Bradene and Pachana, Nancy A. (2013). The stages of driving cessation for people with dementia: needs and challenges.. International Psychogeriatrics, FirstView (12), 1-14. doi: 10.1017/S1041610213001464

The stages of driving cessation for people with dementia: needs and challenges.

2013

Journal Article

Author reply

Travers, C., Byrne, G., Pachana, N., Klein, K. and Gray, L. (2013). Author reply. Internal Medicine Journal, 43 (9), 1054-1055. doi: 10.1111/imj.12241

Author reply

2013

Journal Article

Rehabilitation in residential aged care facilities: barriers and facilitators in a dementia context

Mitchell, Leander K. and Pachana, Nancy A. (2013). Rehabilitation in residential aged care facilities: barriers and facilitators in a dementia context. Australian Journal of Rehabilitation Counselling, 19 (1), 57-63. doi: 10.1017/jrc.2013.5

Rehabilitation in residential aged care facilities: barriers and facilitators in a dementia context

2013

Journal Article

An Australian facts on ageing quiz

Pachana, Nancy A., Helmes, Edward and Gudgeon, Sophie (2013). An Australian facts on ageing quiz. Australasian Journal on Ageing, 32 (2), 117-121. doi: 10.1111/j.1741-6612.2012.00635.x

An Australian facts on ageing quiz

2013

Journal Article

Validation of the interRAI cognitive performance scale against independent clinical diagnosis and the mini-mental state examination in older hospitalized patients

Travers, C., Byrne, G., Pachana, N. A., Klein, K. and Gray, L. (2013). Validation of the interRAI cognitive performance scale against independent clinical diagnosis and the mini-mental state examination in older hospitalized patients. Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging, 17 (5), 435-439. doi: 10.1007/s12603-012-0439-8

Validation of the interRAI cognitive performance scale against independent clinical diagnosis and the mini-mental state examination in older hospitalized patients

2013

Other Outputs

Mental health: Findings from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health

Holden, Libby (Elizabeth), Dobson, Annette Jane, Byles, Julie, Loxton, Deborah, Dolja-Gore, Xenia, Hockey, Richard, Lee, Christina E., Chojenta, Catherine, Reilly, Nicole, Mishra, Gita D., McLaughlin, Deirdre P., Pachana, Nancy A., Tooth, Leigh R. and Harris, Melissa (2013). Mental health: Findings from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health. ALSWH Major Reports St Lucia, QLD, Australia: Women's Health Australia.

Mental health: Findings from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health

2013

Journal Article

A global snapshot of mental health issues, services, and policy

Pachana, Nancy A. (2013). A global snapshot of mental health issues, services, and policy. Generations-Journal of the American Society On Aging, 37 (1), 27-32.

A global snapshot of mental health issues, services, and policy

2013

Conference Publication

Depression and anxiety rating scales in Parkinson’s disease: critique and recommendations

Torbey, E., Pachana, N. and Dissanayaka, N. (2013). Depression and anxiety rating scales in Parkinson’s disease: critique and recommendations. Psychology & Ageing Interest Group Conference, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 15-16 November 2013.

Depression and anxiety rating scales in Parkinson’s disease: critique and recommendations

2013

Journal Article

Prospective observational study of dementia and delirium in the acute hospital setting

Travers, C., Byrne, G., Pachana, N., Klein, K. and Gray, Len (2013). Prospective observational study of dementia and delirium in the acute hospital setting. Internal Medicine Journal, 43 (3), 262-269. doi: 10.1111/j.1445-5994.2012.02962.x

Prospective observational study of dementia and delirium in the acute hospital setting

2013

Conference Publication

Validity of depression and anxiety rating scales in Parkinson’s disease

Torbey, E., Pachana, N. and Dissanayaka, N. (2013). Validity of depression and anxiety rating scales in Parkinson’s disease. 22nd Annual RBWH Health Care Symposium, Brisbane, Australia, 14-18 October 2013.

Validity of depression and anxiety rating scales in Parkinson’s disease

2013

Journal Article

Delirium in Australian hospitals: a prospective study

Travers, C., Byrne, G. J., Pachana, N. A., Klein, K. and Gray, L. (2013). Delirium in Australian hospitals: a prospective study. Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research, 2013 (284780) 284780, 1-8. doi: 10.1155/2013/284780

Delirium in Australian hospitals: a prospective study

2013

Conference Publication

Measuring wisdom via self-report: A systematic review

Mitchell, Leander and Pachana, Nancy (2013). Measuring wisdom via self-report: A systematic review. 16th International Congress of International Psychogeriatric Association (IPA), Seoul, Korea, 1 - 4 October 2013. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press. doi: 10.1017/S1041610213002160

Measuring wisdom via self-report: A systematic review

2013

Conference Publication

Effect of a choir intervention on behaviour, sleep and social engagement of community-dwelling people with dementia

Beattie, Elizabeth, Mccrow, J., Quinn, L., Doyle, C. and Pachana, N. (2013). Effect of a choir intervention on behaviour, sleep and social engagement of community-dwelling people with dementia. 16th International Congress of International Psychogeriatric Association (IPA), Seoul, Korea, 1 - 4 October 2013. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press. doi: 10.1017/S1041610213002135

Effect of a choir intervention on behaviour, sleep and social engagement of community-dwelling people with dementia

2013

Journal Article

Predictors of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) use in two cohorts of Australian women

Poulsen, Emma E., Sibbritt, David, McLaughlin, Deirdre, Adams, Jon and Pachana, Nancy A. (2013). Predictors of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) use in two cohorts of Australian women. International Psychogeriatrics, 25 (1), 168-170. doi: 10.1017/S1041610212001378

Predictors of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) use in two cohorts of Australian women

2013

Conference Publication

How do we feel about wisdom: A qualitative analysis

Mitchell, Leander and Pachana, Nancy (2013). How do we feel about wisdom: A qualitative analysis. 16th International Congress of International Psychogeriatric Association (IPA), Seoul, Korea, 1 - 4 October 2013. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press. doi: 10.1017/S1041610213002160

How do we feel about wisdom: A qualitative analysis

2012

Journal Article

Memory and communication support strategies in dementia: effect of a training program for informal caregivers

Liddle, Jacki, Smith-Conway, Erin R., Baker, Rosemary, Angwin, Anthony J., Gallois, Cindy, Copland, David A., Pachana, Nancy A., Humphreys, Michael S., Byrne, Gerard J. and Chenery, Helen J. (2012). Memory and communication support strategies in dementia: effect of a training program for informal caregivers. International Psychogeriatrics, 24 (12), 1927-1942. doi: 10.1017/S1041610212001366

Memory and communication support strategies in dementia: effect of a training program for informal caregivers

2012

Journal Article

Social support and subsequent disability: it is not the size of your network that counts

McLaughlin, Deirdre, Leung, Janni, Pachana, Nancy, Flicker, Leon, Hankey, Graeme and Dobson, Annette (2012). Social support and subsequent disability: it is not the size of your network that counts. Age and Ageing, 41 (5) afs036, 674-677. doi: 10.1093/ageing/afs036

Social support and subsequent disability: it is not the size of your network that counts

Funding

Current funding

  • 2023 - 2027
    Enhancing utility of neuropsychological evaluation for earlier and effective diagnosis of dementia in Parkinson's disease
    NHMRC MRFF Dementia, Ageing and Aged Care Mission
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2026
    Home hearing and vision care to improve quality of life for people with dementia and carers
    NHMRC MRFF Dementia, Ageing and Aged Care Mission
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2025
    Integrating community and family aged care for diverse Australians
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2026
    Navigating Fitness to Drive with Patients with Dementia in Primary Care: Delivering an innovative Online Driver Safety Assessment and Management Package to Practitioners
    NHMRC MRFF Dementia, Ageing and Aged Care Mission
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2024
    Systematic Review on Intrinsic Capacity and Functional Ability
    World Health Organisation South-East Asia Regional Office
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2023
    Using citizen science to benefit nature conservation and human health
    Universities Australia - Germany Joint Research Co-operation Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2023
    Developing culturally appropriate assessment tools to inform differential diagnoses between dementia and comorbid psychological conditions and to appropriately manage these in people with demential...
    University of New South Wales
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2021
    Not left behind: co-creating solutions to transport technology disruption for people living with dementia and their care partners (QUT-managed subcontract from the DCRC)
    Queensland University of Technology
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2019
    Virtual reality innovation to treat anxiety in patients with cognitive impairment and Parkinson's Disease
    Metro North Hospital and Health Service
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2023
    Supporting older adults with dementia with driving cessation and mobility: An innovative telehealth approach
    NHMRC Boosting Dementia Research Grants
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2022
    Brisbane Diamantina Health Partners Ageing Theme
    Brisbane Diamantina Health Partners - Metro South
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2017
    Developing partnerships to support older adults with driving cessation: Feasibility of delivering telehealth UQDRIVE and UQDRIVE-dementia in South Australia
    UQ Collaboration and Industry Engagement Fund - FirstLink
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2020
    Adjustment to retirement through social identity change
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2017
    Cognitive behaviour therapy for anxiety in Parkinson's disease: outcomes for patients and caregivers
    Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2018
    Prevalence of Dementia in the Torres Strait and common health issues of later life in the Torres Strait (NHMRC Project Grant administered by James Cook University)
    James Cook University
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2023
    Prospective Imaging Study of Ageing: Genes, Brain & Behaviour (NHMRC Dementia Research Team Grant administered by QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute)
    Queensland Institute of Medical Research
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2016
    Mindfulness therapy for depression, anxiety, motor and cognitive dysfunction in Parkinson's disease
    Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2016
    Lifespace and people with dementia: Measuring and reenabling continued community participation
    University of New South Wales
    Open grant
  • 2014
    UQ Travel Award - Category 1 Professor Christopher Hertzog
    UQ Travel Awards for International Collaborative Research (Category 1)
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2015
    The Public Health Benefits / Risks of Timely Diagnosis - Exploratory Studies
    Dementia Collaborative Research Centre
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2019
    A longitudinal multilevel study of physical activity, sedentary behaviour and physical function in mid-to-late adulthood (NHMRC Project Grant administered by Deakin University)
    Deakin University
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2013
    Having more fun: Increasing enjoyable activities to treat depression in nursing home residents with Alzheimer's disease: A pilot study.
    The JO and JR Wicking Trust
    Open grant
  • 2012
    Cognitive behaviour therapy to treat anxiety and depression in Parkinson's Disease
    UWA-UQ Bilateral Research Collaboration Award
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2016
    Project B - The Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health - Establishment of a new cohort of women born 1989-94; more frequent surveys of women born 1921-26; strengthening of study capacity
    Department of Health and Ageing
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2013
    Improving anxiety assessment and management in people with dementia: Validation of an informant measure and pilot testing of a multi-component behavioural intervention
    Queensland University of Technology
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2012
    Customer Value Co-creation enhancing Aged Care Services: evaluating the benefits for the organisation, residents and employees
    UQ Collaboration and Industry Engagement Fund
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2016
    NHMRC CRE: Centre of Research Excellence in Women's Health in the 21st century (CREWH21)
    NHMRC Centres of Research Excellence
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2011
    Managing vasovagal reactions among young first-time blood donors
    Australian Red Cross Blood Service
    Open grant
  • 2010
    Taking the 50+ Registry into the next decade: Establishing community databases for ageing research at UQ
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2010
    Managing anxiety resulting from workplace violence to nurses in residential aged care
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2011
    Development of quality indicators for an accreditation and quality framework for dementia care in acute hospitals
    The JO and JR Wicking Trust
    Open grant
  • 2009
    Digital Equipment for clinical psychology research
    UQ School/Centre Co-Funding
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2016
    Project A - Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health (2012-2016)
    Department of Health and Ageing (Commonwealth of Australia)
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2012
    Validation of a competency assessment method for persons with dementia
    NHMRC Dementia Research Grants Program
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2011
    Clinical outcomes, staff and carer perceptions of acute hospitalisation of patients with dementia
    NHMRC Dementia Research Grants Program
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2009
    Taking clinical psychology postgraduate training into the next decade: aligning competencies to the curriculum
    ALTC Priority Projects
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2012
    An efficacy study of a cognitive-communicative intervention to improve transition to residential care in dementia.
    NHMRC Dementia Research Grants Program
    Open grant
  • 2008
    UQ Travel Awards Category 2 - Nancy Pachana
    UQ Travel Grants Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2010
    Enhancing transition from home to residential care in dementia
    The JO and JR Wicking Trust
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2011
    Evaluation of a group intervention to promote older people's adjustment to driving cessation
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2010
    Prospective study of the emergence of syndromal and sub-syndromal anxiety and depression during cognitive decline.
    NHMRC Dementia Research Grants Program
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2012
    Men, Women and Ageing: predictors of ageing well in the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health and the Perth Health in Men Study
    NHMRCARC Ageing Well, Ageing Productively Program
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2008
    A music therapy program for carers of people with dementia from different cultural backgrounds
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2007
    Sleepiness and hazard perception while driving
    Australian Transport Safety Bureau
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2009
    Hazard perception and cognitive ageing in older drivers: investigation and development
    Australian National University
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2007
    Implicit learning and cognitive communicative interventions in Alzheimer's disease
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2007
    UQ_Travel Award_Cat2_2005 - Dr Nancy Pachana
    UQ Travel Grants Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2005
    The Effects of Cognitive Ageing on Hazard Perception in Older Drivers
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2005
    NHMRC_Equipment Grant = Refurbishment and equipment for Early Cognitive Development Unit and Video equipment for cognitive testing of children, adolescents and adults
    NHMRC Equipment Grant
    Open grant
  • 2005 - 2007
    Resilience and coping: Predicting positive well-being following life transitions and major life events among young Australian women
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2005
    The Neuropsychology of Skills for Independent Living: Measuring Competency, Social Intelligence and Insight in Neurological Patients with Dementia & Stroke
    University of Queensland Research Development Grants Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2005
    Cogni-screen
    Telstra
    Open grant
  • 2004
    2004 Travel Scheme Cat 2_Univ of Utah, USA; 10/02/04 to 28/02/04
    UQ Travel Grants Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2005
    Identifying Current and Prospective Older At-Risk Drivers
    University of Queensland Research Development Grants Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2003 - 2006
    A Human Factors Approach to the Design of Visual Information in the Highway Environment
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2002 - 2006
    Optimising Cognitive Screening In General Practice
    NHMRC Project - Development Grant
    Open grant
  • 2002
    The impact of loss of driving privileges on social isolation and modd in rural and urban dwelling older adults
    University of Queensland Research Development Grants Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2002
    To continue collaborative research on neuropsychological assessment in older adults.
    UQ Travel Grants Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2002
    Validation of an anxiety assessment instrument for older adults
    UQ Early Career Researcher
    Open grant
  • 2001
    Impact of anxiety and identity on driving cessation in older adults
    UQ New Staff Research Start-Up Fund
    Open grant

Supervision

Availability

Professor Nancy Pachana is:
Available for supervision

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Available projects

  • Age Friendly University - measuring attitudes and environments

    This project looks at the age-friendliness of universities for students, employees, external stakeholders and visitors of all ages, from a psychosocial and environmental perspective.

Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Two steps forward, one step back - the benefits and challenges of service dogs

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Martie-Louise Verreynne, Professor Paul Harpur

  • Doctor Philosophy

    The not-so-perfect match: Investigating the motivational and decision-making factors behind return rates for dogs adopted from RSPCA Queensland shelters.

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    The not-so-perfect match: Investigating the motivational and decision-making factors behind return rates for dogs adopted from RSPCA Queensland shelters.

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    The Role of Wisdom for Older Adults in an Australian COVID-19 Context

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Leander Mitchell

  • Doctor Philosophy

    The Role of Wisdom for Older Adults in an Australian COVID-19 Context

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Leander Mitchell

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Optimising workforce utilisation and models of care in residential aged care.

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Lisa Nissen

  • Doctor Philosophy

    The Australian home care study: prevalence, recognition and treatment of hearing, vision and dementia among vulnerable older Australians

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Piers Dawes

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Integrating community with family care: A comparative study of older Indonesian ageing in Indonesia and Australia

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Shuang Liu

Completed supervision

Media

Enquiries

Contact Professor Nancy Pachana directly for media enquiries about:

  • Ageing - brain/changes in cognition
  • Ageing - pet therapy
  • Ageing - psychology
  • Ageing - therapeutic gardening
  • Ageing and driving
  • Dementia - treatment
  • Dementia and driving
  • Depression - older people
  • Driving - older people
  • Gardening - as therapy for ageing
  • Geriatrics - psychology
  • Memory and ageing
  • nursing homes
  • Pet therapy - older people
  • Psychology and ageing
  • retirement
  • Sustainability and older adults

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