Dr Deborah Brooks

Research Fellow/Senior Research off

UQ Centre for Clinical Research
Faculty of Medicine
deborah.brooks@uq.edu.au
+61 7 334 65067

Overview

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Queensland University of Technology

Publications

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Supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

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Available Projects

  • Principal Advisor: Dr Deborah Brooks

    Email: deborah.brooks@uq.edu.au

    Organisational unit: UQ Centre for Clinical Research

    Research group: Dementia & Neuro Mental Health Research Unit

    Mental health practices in residential aged care (RAC) are often poor, with an increased risk of prescribing medication for those who experience psychological symptoms and changed behaviours such as agitation. Additionally, psychological, social, and person-centred care can be poorly implemented. However, there is currently no measure with which to monitor and promote mental health for people living in residential care. We aim to co-design a Mental Health Indicator Tool for Residential Aged Care (MHICare Tool) that can be rolled out across RACs in Australia to improve mental health practices and outcomes for residents. We are seeking a PhD candidate with an interest in mental health and residential aged care. You will have the opportunity to develop skills in mixed methods research and implementation science.

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Publications

Journal Article

PhD and MPhil Supervision

Current Supervision

Possible Research Projects

Note for students: The possible research projects listed on this page may not be comprehensive or up to date. Always feel free to contact the staff for more information, and also with your own research ideas.

  • Principal Advisor: Dr Deborah Brooks

    Email: deborah.brooks@uq.edu.au

    Organisational unit: UQ Centre for Clinical Research

    Research group: Dementia & Neuro Mental Health Research Unit

    Mental health practices in residential aged care (RAC) are often poor, with an increased risk of prescribing medication for those who experience psychological symptoms and changed behaviours such as agitation. Additionally, psychological, social, and person-centred care can be poorly implemented. However, there is currently no measure with which to monitor and promote mental health for people living in residential care. We aim to co-design a Mental Health Indicator Tool for Residential Aged Care (MHICare Tool) that can be rolled out across RACs in Australia to improve mental health practices and outcomes for residents. We are seeking a PhD candidate with an interest in mental health and residential aged care. You will have the opportunity to develop skills in mixed methods research and implementation science.