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Dr Meredith Gresham

Visiting Fellow

PhD (Sydney) B.App. Sci. O.T.( Sydney) Dip.Arts Mus. (Qld Con) A.Mus A.

Medicine & Health

Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing

Meet Our Researcher
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E-mail

m.gresham@unsw.edu.au

Location

AGSM, Level 3

Publications
Research Activities

Book Chapters | 2013

Koopmans RTCM; Thompson D; Withall A; Gresham M; Conn D; Chow T; Pasquier F; Lebert F; Bakker C; de Vugt M; Rosness T; Johannessen A; Yang Y-J; Rettenmaier D, 2013, 'Services for people with young onset dementia', in DeWaal H; Lyketsos C; Ames D; OBrien J (ed.), Designing and Delivering Dementia Services, WILEY-BLACKWELL, pp. 33 - 45, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/9781118378663.ch3
Journal articles | 2024

Hevink M; Linden I; de Vugt M; Brodaty H; Low LF; Phillipson L; Jeon YH; Gresham M; Doucet S; Luke A; Vedel I; McAiney C; Szcześniak D; Błaszkiewicz M; Rymaszewska J; Verhey F; Wolfs C, 2024, 'Moving forward with dementia: an explorative cross-country qualitative study into post-diagnostic experiences', Aging and Mental Health, 28, pp. 1447 - 1456, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13607863.2024.2342968

Journal articles | 2024

Low LF; Barcenilla-Wong A; Laver K; Yates M; Gibson C; Shen S; Hall D; Brodaty H; Pond D; Comans T; Cations M; Gresham M; Laranjo L; Tan ECK; Phillipson L, 2024, 'Development of a model of help-seeking for dementia diagnosis by the person experiencing changes and family supporters', Aging and Mental Health, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13607863.2024.2430537

Journal articles | 2024

Wesson J; Wales K; Hewitt J; Flavin TM; Gresham MD; Tan A; Brodaty H, 2024, 'Behaviour support planning in residential aged care ‐ pilot to explore implementation of new legislation in Australia', Alzheimer's & Dementia, 20, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/alz.084214

Journal articles | 2024

Zheng J; Gresham M; Phillipson L; Hall D; Jeon YH; Brodaty H; Low LF, 2024, 'Exploring the usability, user experience and usefulness of a supportive website for people with dementia and carers', Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 19, pp. 1369 - 1381, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17483107.2023.2180546

Journal articles | 2023

Allam I; Gresham M; Phillipson L; Brodaty H; Low LF, 2023, 'Beliefs around help-Seeking and Support for Dementia in the Australian Arabic Speaking Community', Dementia, 22, pp. 995 - 1009, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/14713012231166170

Journal articles | 2023

Hevink M; Wolfs C; Ponds R; Doucet S; McAiney C; Vedel I; Maćkowiak M; Rymaszewska J; Rait G; Robinson L; Poole M; Gresham M; Jeon YH; Phillipson L; Low LF; Brodaty H; de Vugt M; Verhey F, 2023, 'Experiences of people with dementia and informal caregivers with post-diagnostic support: Data from the international COGNISANCE study', International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 38, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/gps.5916

Journal articles | 2023

Low L-F; Duckworth TJ; King L; Gresham M; Phillipson L; Jeon Y-H; Brodaty H, 2023, 'Care Planning for Community‐Dwelling People with Dementia: A Systematic Scoping Review', Health & Social Care in the Community, 2023, pp. 1 - 23, http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2023/4674120

Journal articles | 2023

Low L; Phillipson L; Gresham MD; Jeon Y; Hall D; Tan A; Wong N; Brodaty H, 2023, 'Forward with dementia: process evaluation of an Australian campaign to improve post‐diagnostic support', Alzheimer's & Dementia, 19, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/alz.075862

Journal articles | 2023

Low LF; Gresham M; Phillipson L; Jeon YH; Hall D; Tan A; Wong N; Brodaty H, 2023, 'Forward with Dementia: process evaluation of an Australian campaign to improve post-diagnostic support', BMC Health Services Research, 23, pp. 1369, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12913-023-10347-4

Journal articles | 2023

Low LF; Gresham M; Phillipson L, 2023, 'Further development needed: models of post-diagnostic support for people with dementia', Current Opinion in Psychiatry, 36, pp. 104 - 111, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/YCO.0000000000000848

Journal articles | 2023

Phillipson L; Hevink M; McAiney C; Gresham M; Conway E; Mackowiak M; Szczesniak D; Smith L; Brodaty H; Low LF, 2023, 'The Utility of Researcher-Driven Projective and Enabling Techniques to Support Engagement in Research About Dementia Diagnosis and Post-Diagnostic Support', International Journal of Qualitative Methods, 22, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/16094069231203131

Journal articles | 2023

Wesson J; du Toit SHJ; Wales K; Gresham M; Flavin T; Brodaty H, 2023, 'Australian National Aged Care Classification behaviour assessment and people living with dementia in residential aged care: Inclusive language for reform?', Australasian Journal on Ageing, 42, pp. 234 - 240, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajag.13142

Journal articles | 2022

O’Connor CMC; Gresham M; Poulos RG; Hudson W; Jackman J; Clemson L; McGilton KS; Cameron ID; Radoslovich H; Poulos CJ, 2022, 'Translating reablement research for dementia practice: development of a handbook using implementation science', Disability and Rehabilitation, 44, pp. 1524 - 1536, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2020.1797910

Journal articles | 2021

Gresham M; Morris T; Min Chao S; Lorang C; Cunningham C, 2021, 'Specialist residential dementia care for people with severe and persistent behaviours: A ten-year retrospective review', Australasian Journal on Ageing, 40, pp. 309 - 316, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajag.12964

Journal articles | 2021

Gresham MD; Low LF; Phillipson L; Jeon YH; Swaffer K; Brodaty H, 2021, 'Facing the void: The experience of Australian care partners and people living with dementia following diagnosis', Alzheimer's & dementia : the journal of the Alzheimer's Association, 17, pp. e056629, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/alz.056629

Journal articles | 2021

Low LF; Laver K; Lawler K; Swaffer K; Bahar-Fuchs A; Bennett S; Blair A; Burton J; Callisaya M; Cations M; MC O'Connor C; Gresham M; Lewin G; Messent P; Poulos CJ; Wesson J; Scott TL; Rees G, 2021, 'We need a model of health and aged care services that adequately supports Australians with dementia', Medical Journal of Australia, 214, pp. 66 - 68.e1, http://dx.doi.org/10.5694/mja2.50911

Journal articles | 2021

Sinclair C; Bajic-Smith J; Gresham M; Blake M; Bucks RS; Field S; Clayton JM; Radoslovich H; Agar M; Kurrle S, 2021, 'Professionals’ views and experiences in supporting decision-making involvement for people living with dementia', Dementia, 20, pp. 84 - 105, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1471301219864849

Journal articles | 2020

Dyer SM; Standfield LB; Fairhall N; Cameron ID; Gresham M; Brodaty H; Crotty M, 2020, 'Supporting community-dwelling older people with cognitive impairment to stay at home: A modelled cost analysis', Australasian Journal on Ageing, 39, pp. e506 - e514, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajag.12818

Journal articles | 2020

O'Connor CMC; Gresham M; Poulos RG; Clemson L; McGilton KS; Cameron ID; Hudson W; Radoslovich H; Jackman J; Poulos CJ, 2020, 'Understanding in the Australian aged care sector of reablement interventions for people living with dementia: A qualitative content analysis', BMC Health Services Research, 20, pp. 140, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12913-020-4977-1

Journal articles | 2020

van den Berg MEL; Winsall M; Dyer SM; Breen F; Gresham M; Crotty M, 2020, 'Understanding the Barriers and Enablers to Using Outdoor Spaces in Nursing Homes: A Systematic Review.', Gerontologist, 60, pp. e254 - e269, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/geront/gnz055

Journal articles | 2019

Gresham M; Taylor L; Keyes S; Wilkinson H; McIntosh D; Cunningham C, 2019, 'Developing evaluation of signage for people with dementia', HOUSING CARE AND SUPPORT, 22, pp. 153 - 161, http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/HCS-12-2018-0035

Journal articles | 2019

Sinclair C; Gersbach K; Hogan M; Blake M; Bucks R; Auret K; Clayton J; Stewart C; Field S; Radoslovich H; Agar M; Martini A; Gresham M; Williams K; Kurrle S, 2019, '“A Real Bucket of Worms”: Views of People Living with Dementia and Family Members on Supported Decision-Making', Journal of Bioethical Inquiry, 16, pp. 587 - 608, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11673-019-09945-x

Journal articles | 2018

Gresham M; Heffernan M; Brodaty H, 2018, 'The Going to Stay at Home program: Combining dementia caregiver training and residential respite care', International Psychogeriatrics, 30, pp. 1697 - 1706, http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S1041610218000686

Journal articles | 2018

Poulos RG; Gresham M; O'Connor CM; Poulos CJ, 2018, 'Bridging the gap: From reablement policy to practice for people with dementia', Alzheimer's and Dementia: Translational Research and Clinical Interventions, 4, pp. 508 - 509, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.trci.2018.08.008

Journal articles | 2017

Gill L; McCaffrey N; Cameron ID; Ratcliffe J; Kaambwa B; Corlis M; Fiebig J; Gresham M, 2017, 'Consumer Directed Care in Australia: early perceptions and experiences of staff, clients and carers', HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE IN THE COMMUNITY, 25, pp. 478 - 491, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/hsc.12328

Journal articles | 2015

Low LF; Fletcher J; Gresham M; Brodaty H, 2015, 'Community care for the Elderly: Needs and Service Use Study (CENSUS): Who receives home care packages and what are the outcomes?', Australasian Journal on Ageing, 34, pp. E1 - E8, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajag.12155

Journal articles | 2014

Gresham M; Tsang RSM; Heffernan M; Brodaty H, 2014, 'Study protocol of the Going to Stay at Home program: Evaluation of a residential carer training program to reduce dementia carer distress and burden', SpringerPlus, 3, pp. 1 - 7, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/2193-1801-3-330

Journal articles | 2014

Harrison F; Low LF; Barnett A; Gresham M; Brodaty H, 2014, 'What do clients expect of community care and what are their needs? The Community care for the Elderly: Needs and Service Use Study (CENSUS)', Australasian Journal on Ageing, 33, pp. 206 - 213, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajag.12118

Journal articles | 2013

Low L; White F; Gresham M; Brodaty H, 2013, 'Desired characteristics and outcomes of community care services for persons with dementia: what is important according to clients, service providers and policy', Australasian Journal on Ageing, EPUB ahead of print, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1741-6612.2012.00625.x

Journal articles | 2012

Low L; Chilko NM; Gresham M; Barter S; Brodaty H, 2012, 'An update on the pilot trial of consumer-directed care for older persons in Australia', Australasian Journal on Ageing, 31, pp. 47 - 51, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1741-6612.2011.00572.x

Journal articles | 2010

Smith R; Mathews RM; Gresham M, 2010, 'Pre- and postoccupancy evaluation of new dementia care cottages', American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias, 25, pp. 265 - 275, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1533317509357735

Journal articles | 1997

Brodaty H; Gresham M; Luscombe GM, 1997, 'The Prince Henry Hospital dementia caregivers training program', International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 12, pp. 183 - 192

Journal articles | 1992

Brodaty H; Gresham M, 1992, 'Prescribing residential respite care for dementia—effects, side‐effects, indications and dosage', International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 7, pp. 357 - 362, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/gps.930070509

Journal articles | 1989

Brodaty H; Gresham M, 1989, 'Effect of a training programme to reduce stress in carers of patients with dementia', British Medical Journal, 299, pp. 1375 - 1379, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmj.299.6712.1375
Preprints | 2023

Low L-F; Gresham M; Phillipson L; Jeon Y-H; Hall D; Tan ACW; Wong N; Brodaty H, 2023, Forward with Dementia: process evaluation of an Australian campaign to improve post-diagnostic support, http://dx.doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-2887624/v1

Conference Abstracts | 2019

Dyer S; Standfield L; Gresham M; Brodaty H; Crotty M, 2019, 'What is the financial impact of a dyad training program for people with dementia that delays admission to residential care?', in AUSTRALASIAN JOURNAL ON AGEING, WILEY, Vol. 38, pp. 29 - 30, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000467859100045&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Reports | 2019

O'Connor C; Poulos CJ; Gresham M; Poulos RG, 2019, Supporting independence and function in people living with dementia: a technical guide to the evidence supporting reablement interventions (2nd edition), HammondCare, Sydney, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/27597, https://www.hammond.com.au/research/dementia-resources/supporting-people-living-with-dementia-through-reablement

Reports | 2019

Sinclair C; Kurrle S; Field S; Agar M; Williams K; Bucks R; Clayton J; Stewart C; Blake M; Auret K; Gresham M; Martini A; Radoslovich H, 2019, Supported Decision-Making in Dementia Care: Final Project Report, NHMRC Cognitive Decline Partnership Centre, Sydney, https://cdpc.sydney.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/CDPC_Supported_Decision-Making_Final_Project_Report.pdf

Conference Papers | 2012

Beattie E; Fielding E; Neville C; Readford M; Gresham M, 2012, 'Carers of people with dementia: respite use and non-use', in AUSTRALASIAN JOURNAL ON AGEING, WILEY-BLACKWELL, pp. 4 - 4, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000310972700011&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Conference Papers | 2011

Gresham M; Chilcott C; Thompson E, 2011, 'Can assistive technology reduce family caregiver burden?', in INTERNATIONAL PSYCHOGERIATRICS, CAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS, pp. S173 - S174, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000300101100250&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Conference Papers | 2011

Gresham M; McIntosh D; Sarkodee K; Darrow F, 2011, 'Streeton Cottage: Australia's first residential service dedicated to caring for younger people living with dementia', in INTERNATIONAL PSYCHOGERIATRICS, CAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS, pp. S248 - S248, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000300101100340&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Conference Papers | 2009

Gresham M, 2009, 'A RESPONSE TO SEVERELY AND PERSISTENTLY CHALLENGING BEHAVIOURS OF OLDER PEOPLE: THE SOUTHWOOD SPECIAL CARE PROGRAM', in AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY, SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD, pp. A27 - A27, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000414835600090&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

#Education of care partners of people living with dementia, reablement in dementia, dementia education of aged care staff, modification of the built environment to promote independence and function of people living with dementia and the use of novel bidet assistive technology in personal care of frail older people and those living with dementia.

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