The University of Queensland

Telehealth assessment: Final report

Gray, Len C., Smith, Anthony C., Armfield, Nigel R., Travers, Catherine, Croll, Peter and Caffery, Liam J. (2011). Telehealth assessment: Final report. Uniquest Project No: 16807 St.Lucia, QLD, Australia: UniQuest.

Evaluation of Tele-Geriatric Services: A Report for Queensland Health.

Gray, L. and Travers, C. (2010). Evaluation of Tele-Geriatric Services: A Report for Queensland Health..

Advocating the rights of people with dementia to contribute to research: Considerations for researchers and ethics committees

O'Connor, Claire M. C., Liddle, Jacki, O'Reilly, Maria, Meyer, Claudia, Cartwright, Jade, Chisholm, Marita, Conway, Erin, Fielding, Elaine, Fox, Amanda, MacAndrew, Margaret, Schnitker, Linda, Travers, Catherine, Watson, Karen, While, Christine and Ball, Kasia (2021). Advocating the rights of people with dementia to contribute to research: Considerations for researchers and ethics committees. Australasian Journal on Ageing, 41 (2), 309-313. doi: 10.1111/ajag.13023

Acceptability and willingness to participate in the tailored activity program: perceptions of people living with dementia, their care partners and health professionals

Bennett, Sally, Travers, Catherine, Liddle, Jacki, Smith, Sandra, Clemson, Lindy, O'Reilly, Maria, Allen, Michelle, Laver, Kate, Beattie, Elizabeth, Low, Lee-Fay, O'Connor, Claire and Gitlin, Laura (2020). Acceptability and willingness to participate in the tailored activity program: perceptions of people living with dementia, their care partners and health professionals. Brain Impairment, 21 (3), 1-15. doi: 10.1017/BrImp.2020.15

CogChamps: impact of a project to educate nurses about delirium and improve the quality of care for hospitalized patients with cognitive impairment

Travers, Catherine, Henderson, Amanda, Graham, Frederick and Beattie, Elizabeth (2018). CogChamps: impact of a project to educate nurses about delirium and improve the quality of care for hospitalized patients with cognitive impairment. BMC Health Services Research, 18 (1) 534. doi: 10.1186/s12913-018-3286-4

Turning education into action: impact of a collective social education approach to improve nurses’ ability to recognize and accurately assess delirium in hospitalized older patients

Travers, Catherine, Henderson, Amanda, Graham, Fred and Beattie, Elizabeth (2017). Turning education into action: impact of a collective social education approach to improve nurses’ ability to recognize and accurately assess delirium in hospitalized older patients. Nurse Education Today, 62, 91-97. doi: 10.1016/j.nedt.2017.12.026

Increasing enjoyable activities to treat depression in nursing home residents with dementia: a pilot study

Travers, Catherine (2017). Increasing enjoyable activities to treat depression in nursing home residents with dementia: a pilot study. Dementia, 16 (2), 204-218. doi: 10.1177/1471301215586069

CogChamps - A model of implementing evidence-based care in hospitals: Study protocol

Travers, Catherine, Graham, Frederick, Henderson, Amanda and Beattie, Elizabeth (2017). CogChamps - A model of implementing evidence-based care in hospitals: Study protocol. BMC Health Services Research, 17 (1) 202, 202. doi: 10.1186/s12913-017-2136-0

Associations between dehydration, cognitive impairment, and frailty in older hospitalized patients: an exploratory study

McCrow, Judy, Morton, Margaret, Travers, Catherine, Harvey, Keren and Eeles, Eamonn (2016). Associations between dehydration, cognitive impairment, and frailty in older hospitalized patients: an exploratory study. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 42 (5), 19-27. doi: 10.3928/00989134-20160201-01

Advancing initiatives in care of cognitively impaired patients in acute care settings

Graham, Fred, Travers, Catherine, Beattie, Elizabeth and Henderson, Amanda (2016). Advancing initiatives in care of cognitively impaired patients in acute care settings. Australian Nursing and Midwifery Journal, 23 (7), 36-36.

The effectiveness of meaningful occupation interventions for people living with dementia in residential aged care: a systematic review protocol

Travers, Catherine, MacAndrew, Margaret, Hines, Sonia, O'Reilly, Maria, Fielding, Elaine, Beattie, Elizabeth and Brooks, Deborah (2015). The effectiveness of meaningful occupation interventions for people living with dementia in residential aged care: a systematic review protocol. The JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 13 (4), 87-99. doi: 10.11124/jbisrir-2015-2058

Dementia and the population health approach: promise, pitfalls and progress. An Australian perspective

Travers, Catherine, Lie, David and Martin-Khan, Melinda (2015). Dementia and the population health approach: promise, pitfalls and progress. An Australian perspective. Reviews in Clinical Gerontology, 25 (1), 60-71. doi: 10.1017/S0959259814000203

Erratum

Travers, Catherine, Byrne, Gerard J., Pachana, Nancy A., Klein, Kerenaftali and Gray, Len C. (2014). Erratum. Australasian Journal On Ageing, 33 (4), 295-295. doi: 10.1111/ajag.12211

Prospective observational study of dementia in older patients admitted to acute hospitals

Travers, Catherine, Byrne, Gerard J., Pachana, Nancy A., Klein, Kerenaftali and Gray, Len C. (2014). Prospective observational study of dementia in older patients admitted to acute hospitals. Australasian Journal on Ageing, 33 (1), 55-58. doi: 10.1111/ajag.12021

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

An evaluation of dog-assisted therapy for residents of aged care facilities with dementia

Travers, Catherine, Perkins, Jacqueline, Rand, Jacqui, Bartlett, Helen and Morton, John (2013). An evaluation of dog-assisted therapy for residents of aged care facilities with dementia. Anthrozoos, 26 (2), 213-225. doi: 10.2752/175303713X13636846944169

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

A survey of the Queensland healthcare workforce: Attitudes towards dementia care and training

Travers, Catherine M., Beattie, Elizabeth, Martin-Khan, Melinda and Fielding, Elaine (2013). A survey of the Queensland healthcare workforce: Attitudes towards dementia care and training. BMC Geriatrics, 13 (1) 101, 101.1-101.7. doi: 10.1186/1471-2318-13-101

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

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

Towards validation of use of an Australian reference database for the diagnosis of osteoporosis with DXA

Wong, Joseph C. H., Travers, Catherine, O'Neill, Sheila and Khoo, Soo Keat (2012). Towards validation of use of an Australian reference database for the diagnosis of osteoporosis with DXA. Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology, 56 (3), 302-304. doi: 10.1111/j.1754-9485.2012.02370.x

Development of quality indicators for monitoring outcomes of frail elderly hospitalised in acute care health settings: Study Protocol

Brand, Caroline A., Martin-Khan, Melinda, Wright, Olivia, Jones, Richard N., Morris, John N., Travers, Catherine M., Tropea, Joannne and Gray, Leonard C. (2011). Development of quality indicators for monitoring outcomes of frail elderly hospitalised in acute care health settings: Study Protocol. BMC Health Services Research, 11 (1) 281, Article number 281. doi: 10.1186/1472-6963-11-281

Silver Memories: Implementation and evaluation of a unique radio program for older Australians

Travers, Catherine and Bartlett, Helen Patricia (2011). Silver Memories: Implementation and evaluation of a unique radio program for older Australians. Aging and Mental Health, 15 (2), 1-9. doi: 10.1080/13607863.2010.508774

Postmenopausal hormone therapy and cognition: Effects of timing and treatment type

Khoo, S. K., O'Neill, S., Byrne, G., King, R., Travers, C. and Tripcony, L. (2010). Postmenopausal hormone therapy and cognition: Effects of timing and treatment type. Climacteric, 13 (3), 259-264. doi: 10.3109/13697130903370316

An exploratory study of carers and care staff perspectives of silver memories - a unique radio program for older people

Travers, Catherine and Bartlett, Helen (2010). An exploratory study of carers and care staff perspectives of silver memories - a unique radio program for older people. Activities, Adaptation & Aging, 34 (2), 135-147. doi: 10.1080/01924781003793607

Performance indicators to measure dementia risk reduction activities in primary care

Travers, Catherine, Martin-Khan, Melinda and Lie, David (2010). Performance indicators to measure dementia risk reduction activities in primary care. Australasian Journal On Ageing, 29 (1), 39-42. doi: 10.1111/j.1741-6612.2010.00411.x

Evaluation of a health service delivery intervention to promote falls prevention in older people across the care continuum

Peel, Nancye M., Travers, Catherine, Bell, Rebecca A. R. and Smith, Kate (2010). Evaluation of a health service delivery intervention to promote falls prevention in older people across the care continuum. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, 16 (6), 1254-1261. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2753.2009.01307.x

Barriers and enablers of health promotion, prevention and early intervention in primary care: Evidence to inform the Australian national dementia strategy

Travers, Catherine, Martin-Khan, Melinda and Lie, David (2009). Barriers and enablers of health promotion, prevention and early intervention in primary care: Evidence to inform the Australian national dementia strategy. Australasian Journal on Ageing, 28 (2), 51-57. doi: 10.1111/j.1741-6612.2009.00359.x

Dementia risk reduction in primary care: What Australian initiatives can teach us

Travers, Catherine M., Martin-Khan, Melinda G. and Lie, David C. (2009). Dementia risk reduction in primary care: What Australian initiatives can teach us. Australian Health Review, 33 (3), 461-466. doi: 10.1071/AH090461

Age-related changes relevant to health in women: design, recruitment, and retention strategies for the Longitudinal Assessment of Women (LAW) Study

Khoo, Soo Keat, O'Neill, Sheila, Travers, Catherine and Oldenburg, Brian (2008). Age-related changes relevant to health in women: design, recruitment, and retention strategies for the Longitudinal Assessment of Women (LAW) Study. Journal of Women's Health, 17 (1), 135-146. doi: 10.1089/jwh.2006.0291

Evaluation of a project to raise community awareness of suicide risk among older men

Bartlett, Helen, Travers, Catherine and Cartwright, Colleen (2008). Evaluation of a project to raise community awareness of suicide risk among older men. Journal of Mental Health, 17 (4), 388-397. doi: 10.1080/09638230701506010

The acute-aged care interface: Exploring the dynamics of 'bed blocking'

Travers, Catherine M., McDonnell, Geoff D., Broe, Gerald A., Anderson, Phil, Karmel, Rosemary, Duckett, Stephen J. and Gray, Len C. (2008). The acute-aged care interface: Exploring the dynamics of 'bed blocking'. Australasian Journal on Ageing, 27 (3), 116-120. doi: 10.1111/j.1741-6612.2008.00310.x

Dog-assisted therapy for older people with dementia: A review

Perkins, Jacqueline, Bartlett, Helen P., Travers, Catherine M. and Rand, Jacqueline S. (2008). Dog-assisted therapy for older people with dementia: A review. Australasian Journal on Ageing, 27 (4), 177-182. doi: 10.1111/j.1741-6612.2008.00317.x

Transition care: will it deliver?

Gray, L. C., Travers, C. M., Bartlett, H. P., Crotty, M. and Cameron, I. (2008). Transition care: will it deliver?. Medical Journal of Australia, 188 (4), 251-253. doi: 10.5694/j.1326-5377.2008.tb01600.x

Mental health literacy in rural Queensland: Results of a community survey

Barlett, Helen, Travers, Catherine, Cartwright, Colleen and Smith, Norman (2006). Mental health literacy in rural Queensland: Results of a community survey. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 40 (9), 783-789. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1614.2006.01884.x

Developing a policy simulator at the acute-aged care interface

Gray, L. C., Broe, G., Duckett, S. J., Gibson, D., Travers, C. M. and McDonnell, G. (2006). Developing a policy simulator at the acute-aged care interface. Australian Health Review, 30 (4), 450-457. doi: 10.1071/AH060450

Factors affecting sexuality in older Australian women: sexual interest, sexual arousal, relationships and sexual distress in older Australian women

Howard, J. R., O'Neill, S. and Travers, C. (2006). Factors affecting sexuality in older Australian women: sexual interest, sexual arousal, relationships and sexual distress in older Australian women. Climacteric, 9 (5), 355-367. doi: 10.1080/13697130600961870

Hormones down under: Hormone therapy use after the women's health initiative

Travers, Catherine, O'Neill, Sheila M., Khoo, Soo-Keat and King, Robert (2006). Hormones down under: Hormone therapy use after the women's health initiative. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 46 (4), 330-335. doi: 10.1111/j.1479-828X.2006.00601.x

Mental health literacy in rural Queensland: results of a community survey

Bartlett, H., Travers, C., Cartwright, C. and Smith, N. (2006). Mental health literacy in rural Queensland: results of a community survey. Australian And New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 40 (9), 783-789. doi: 10.1080/j.1440-1614.2006.01884.x

An investigation of organic factors in the neuropsychological functioning of patients with borderline personality disorder

Travers, C. and King, R. (2005). An investigation of organic factors in the neuropsychological functioning of patients with borderline personality disorder. Journal of Personality Disorders, 19 (1), 1-18. doi: 10.1521/pedi.19.1.1.62181

Greene Climacteric Scale: norms in an Australian population in relation to age and menopausal status

Travers, C., O'Neill, S. M., King, R., Battistutta, D. and Khoo, S. K. (2005). Greene Climacteric Scale: norms in an Australian population in relation to age and menopausal status. Climacteric, 8 (1), 56-62. doi: 10.1080/13697130400013443

The influence of postmenopausal hormone replacement therapy on cognitive functioning: Results from an observational study

King, R., Travers, C., O'Neill, S., Byrne, G. and Khoo, S. K. (2004). The influence of postmenopausal hormone replacement therapy on cognitive functioning: Results from an observational study. Journal of the British Menopause Society, 10 (3), 103-107. doi: 10.1258/1362180043654584

Breaking down barriers: The international response to removing barriers to dementia diagnosis

Martin-Khan, Melinda, Syed, Ali, Lie, David and Travers, Catherine (2015). Breaking down barriers: The international response to removing barriers to dementia diagnosis. Alzheimer's Association International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease 2015, Washington, D.C., United States, July 18-23, 2015. Philadelphia, PA, United States: Elsevier BV. doi: 10.1016/j.jalz.2015.06.789

Indicators of quality of care for patients with dementia in the acute care setting

Byrne, G., Gray, L., Jones, R., Martin-Khan, M., Morris, J., Pachana, N., Travers, C. and Research Collaborative in Quality Care for Older Persons: Dementia Care Panel (2010). Indicators of quality of care for patients with dementia in the acute care setting. 43nd National Conference of the Australian Association of Gerontology, Hobart, TA, Australia, 17-19 November 2010. Richmond, VIC, Australia: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia. doi: 10.1111/j.1741-6612.2010.00481.x

Issues facing frail, older people in the acute hospital setting

Travers, C, Byrne, G, Gray, L and Pachana, N (2010). Issues facing frail, older people in the acute hospital setting. 43nd National Conference of the Australian Association of Gerontology, Hotel Grand Chancellor, Hobart, Tasmania, 17-19 November 2010. Richmond, VIC, Australia: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia. doi: 10.1111/j.1741-6612.2010.00481.x

Silver Memories: Implementation and evaluation of a unique radio program for older people

Travers, C and Bartlett, H (2010). Silver Memories: Implementation and evaluation of a unique radio program for older people. The 43rd National Conference of the Australian Association of Gerontology, Hobart , Tasmania, 17-19 November, 2010. Richmond, VIC, Australia: Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/%28ISSN%291741-6612

Dementia risk reduction in primary care: barriers and enablers

Travers, C., Martin-Khan, M. and Lie, D. (2009). Dementia risk reduction in primary care: barriers and enablers. National Dementia Research Forum 2008, Sydney, Australia, 18-19 September 2008. New York, USA: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jalz.2009.05.273

Evaluation of adherence to dementia risk reduction in everyday practice: a literature review

Martin-Khan, M., Travers, C. and Lie, D. (2009). Evaluation of adherence to dementia risk reduction in everyday practice: a literature review. Australian National Dementia Research Forum 2008, Sydney, Australia, 18-19 September 2008. New York, USA: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jalz.2009.07.019

The acute-aged care interface: Exploring the DYNAMICS of 'bed blocking'

Travers, C., Anderson. P., Broe, T., Duckett, S. J., Gray, L., Karme, l. R. and McDonnell, G. (2009). The acute-aged care interface: Exploring the DYNAMICS of 'bed blocking'. 42nd National Conference of the Australian Association of Gerontology, Canberra, ACT, Australia, 25-27 November 2009. Richmond, Vic., Australia: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia. doi: 10.1111/j.1741-6612.2009.00397.x

The acute-aged care interface: Exploring the dynamics of 'bed blocking'

Gray, L., Travers, C., McDonnell, G., Broe, T., Duckett, S., Anderson, P. and Karmel, R (2009). The acute-aged care interface: Exploring the dynamics of 'bed blocking'. XIXth IAGG World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics: Longevity, Health and Wealth, Paris, France, 5-9 July 2009. Paris, France: Editions SERDI. doi: 10.1007/s12603-009-0095-9

Dementia risk reduction in primary care: barriers and enablers

Travers, C., Lie, D. and Martin-Khan, M. (2008). Dementia risk reduction in primary care: barriers and enablers. 41st National Conference, Australian Association of Gerontology (AAG), Fremantle, WA, Australia, 18-21 November 2008. Richmond, VIC, Australia: Wiley-Blackwell. doi: 10.1111/j.1741-6612.2008.00333.x

Sexual interest, sexual arousal, relationships, and sexual distress in older Australian women

Howard, J. R., ONeill, S. and Travers, C. (2008). Sexual interest, sexual arousal, relationships, and sexual distress in older Australian women. World Congress of Sexology, Sydney, Australia, 2007.

Neuropsychological functioning in patients with borderline personality disorder

Travers, C. and King, R. (2002). Neuropsychological functioning in patients with borderline personality disorder. 8th National Conference of the APS College of Clinical Neuropsychologists, Maroochydore, QLD, Australia, 3-6 October 2002. West Sussex, United Kingdom: John Wiley & Sons. doi: 10.1111/j.1742-9536.2002.tb01872.x

Evidence for the safety and quality issues associated with the care of patients with cognitive impairment in acute care settings: a rapid review

Travers, Catherine, Gray, Len, Martin-Khan, Melinda and Hubbard, Ruth (2013). Evidence for the safety and quality issues associated with the care of patients with cognitive impairment in acute care settings: a rapid review. Sydney, NSW, Australia: Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care.

Harmonisation of the interRAI Long Term Care Facility and Aged Care Funding instruments

Travers, C., Pimm, B., Gray, L. and Martin-Khan, M. (2012). Harmonisation of the interRAI Long Term Care Facility and Aged Care Funding instruments. Brisbane, Australia: The University of Queensland.

Assessment of Telehealth Implementations and Associated Requirements – Final Report

Gray, L., Smith, A., Armfield, N, Travers, C., Croll, P. and Caffery, L. (2011). Assessment of Telehealth Implementations and Associated Requirements – Final Report. Canberra, ACT, Australia: Department of Health and Ageing.

Telehealth business case, advice and options - Final report

Gray, Len C., Smith, Anthony C., Armfield, Nigel R., Travers, Catherine, Croll, Peter and Caffery, Liam J. (2011). Telehealth business case, advice and options - Final report. Uniquest Project No: 16807 St. Lucia, Qld., Australia: UniQuest.

A review of service models for aged care: A scoping study

Bartlett, Helen P. and Travers, Catherine M. (2007). A review of service models for aged care: A scoping study. St Lucia, Brisbane: Australasian Centre on Ageing, The University of Queensland.

Dementia Research Mapping Project: Final Report

Bartlett, Helen, Gray, Len, Byrne, Gerard, Travers, Catherine and Lui, Chi-Wai (2006). Dementia Research Mapping Project: Final Report. Ageing Research Online Australian Government.

An investigation of organic factors in the neuropsychology functioning of patients with borderline personality disorder

Travers, Catherine. (2004). An investigation of organic factors in the neuropsychology functioning of patients with borderline personality disorder. PhD Thesis, School of Medicine, The University of Queensland.