Publications
Ageism directed at older nurses in their workplace: A systematic review
Chen C, Shannon K, Napier S, Neville, & Montayre, J. Ageism directed at older nurses in their workplace: A systematic review. 2024. J Clin Nurs. doi: 10.1111/jocn.17088
Improving nursing oral care practice for care-dependent older adults through interprofessional collaboration: A study protocol
Oda K, Bakri NN, Majeed S, Ferguson CA, Boyd M, Smith M, Bartlett S, Holden R, Thomson WM, Parsons J. Improving nursing oral care practice for care-dependent older adults through interprofessional collaboration: A study protocol. 2023. Kaitiaki Nursing Research 14(1) 50-57
Physical activity in community-dwelling older adults: Which real-world accelerometry measures are robust? A systematic review
Abdul Jabbar K, Mc Ardle R, Lord S, Kerse N, Del Din S, Teh R. Physical activity in community-dwelling older adults: Which real-world accelerometry measures are robust? A systematic review. 2023. Sensors 23(17) doi: 10.3390/s23177615
Validation of an algorithm for measurement of sedentary behaviour in community-dwelling older adults
Abdul Jabbar K, Sarvestan J, Zia Ur Rehman R, Lord S, Kerse N, Teh R, Del Din S. Validation of an algorithm for measurement of sedentary behaviour in community-dwelling older adults. 2023. Sensors 23(10) doi: 10.3390/s23104605
Putting the mouth into the head-to-toe assessment: Nursing oral health assessment training with an Oral Health Therapist
Oda K, Majeed S, Parsons J, Boyd M, Smith M. Putting the mouth into the head-to-toe assessment: Nursing oral health assessment training with an oral health therapist. 2023. Journal of Nursing Education 62(7), 399-402. doi: 10.3928/01484834-20230509-04
Companion animal fostering as health promotion: A literature review
Roseveare, C.; Breheny, M.; Mansvelt, J.; Murray, L.; Wilkie, M.; Gates, M.C. Companion animal fostering as health promotion: A literature review. 2023. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 20(13), 6199. doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20136199
Environmental factors in the movement space of aged-care residents and their impact on falls and fall-related injuries in participants from Staying Upright study.
2022-23 Summer Research Impact Report
by Sonja Neef, University of Auckland
Supervisors: Dr Catherine Bacon, Professor Ngaire Kerse and Dr Lynne Taylor
I would like to thank the HOPE Foundation for funding my summer research scholarship and for giving me the opportunity to become part of an incredible research team in the field of ageing. This scholarship has been an invaluable experience and has allowed me to take a first step into research relating to the elderly, in which I hope to pursue my postgraduate studies. This experience has given me a chance to further enhance my skills regarding data analysis and presentation and to have a more critical and flexible way of thinking. This project introduced me to the aging field, which I had not had the chance to experience in my undergraduate courses. This opportunity has enhanced my motivation and drive to continue research in this field in the future and inspired me to focus on nursing homes as a study population. This summer research scholarship has been incredibly valuable and has given me a solid foundation on which I hope to build my future academic career in the field of ageing.
Voices in Harmony: Singing groups for adults with acquired neurogenic communication difficulties
Summary of Research - December 2022
by Alison Talmage, University of Auckland
Thank you for awarding me a HOPE Foundation Scholarship this year, for the second time. This generous funding has supported an important stage of my part-time PhD research at the University of Auckland School of Music and Centre for Brain Research.
Designing a protocol to fast-track research into a new cancer drug target
Summary of Research - December 2022
by Victoria Gibbs, Massey University
Aotearoa has an ageing population. Whilst the process of ageing reflects the growth in knowledge and character that comes with life, it also brings with it new challenges. Cancer is a disease that is more prevalent in our older population. Not only does cancer reduce the lifespan of patients, but it reduces their quality of life, making it trying for both patients and their loved ones. Many currently available anti-cancer treatments are themselves hard on the patient and are often unable to provide complete remission. It is important to develop new treatments that will provide better outcomes for cancer patients.