Publications
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.
Development of NOHAT - Nursing Oral Health Assessment Training
Summary of Research - December 2022
by Keiko Oda, University of Auckland
Thank you very much for awarding me a HOPE Foundation Research for Ageing Scholarship in 2022. This scholarship supported my research implements oral care into nursing practice in the community and aged residential care facilities.
Envisaging a new model of care for complex multimorbidity in primary care
Summary of Research - December 2022
by Anna Askerud, University of Otago
This thesis, due to be submitted in June 2023 presents a process evaluation of the Clinic Led Integrated Care (CLIC) model of primary care implemented in the southern district of Aotearoa, New Zealand between 2018 and 2022. Four case study practices are examined with interviews and participant observations conducted in two visits by the researcher over a period of two years. Additionally, results from a self-report survey (Partners in Health) are analysed to provide a longitudinal health consumer perspective.
How does wet weather and surface flooding impact urban mobility for people with limited walking?
Summary of Research - December 2022
by Emily Ward, University of Canterbury
Supervisors: Dr Lindsey Conrow and Professor Simon Kingham
This report details progress towards my Master of Urban Resilience and Renewal. Originally, my focus was about the barriers created by surface water. I have extended this to wet weather, as people often experience poor weather and surface flooding together. My main research question has been iterated from Equitable access in the event of flooding for people who face mobility barriers to be: How does wet weather and surface flooding impact urban mobility for people with limited walking? I conducted nine interviews with 15 people, with varying age and physical impairments in the Christchurch district. Key findings have been identified.
Voices in Harmony: Singing groups for adults with acquired neurogenic communication difficulties
Summary of Research - December 2022
by Alison Talmage, University of Auckland
Exploring the contribution of built environments and mobility to older adults' positive ageing in place
Project summary report
by Tessa Pocock, University of Auckland
I would like to thank the HOPE Foundation Board and Sponsors for supporting my research. I am incredibly grateful to receive this scholarship for a second year and to have the opportunity to pursue further research dissemination activities.
University of Canterbury working on gentler and cheaper way to check for breast cancer.
Hope Scholar Jessica Fitzjohn's work in the spotlight.