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Research Biography
Past NHMRC-ARC Dementia Research Development Fellow and current ARC Discovery Early Career Research Fellow. Works collaboratively with health professionals and members of the public to conduct research which is of value. Develops and evaluates non pharmacological interventions which aim to promote activity and participation and quality of life in older people. Expertise in designing and conducting applied knowledge translation interventions. Over 15 years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist (2003 onwards) working in rehabilitation with people with dementia or stroke. Interested in the use of technologies to increase access to and efficiency of rehabilitation and other health services.
Research Interests
Occupational therapy
Rehabilitation
Knowledge translation
Dementia
Stroke
Technology use in health care
Supervision
- Registered
Research Areas
- Healthy ageing and aged care
- Knowledge translation and implementation science
- Occupational therapy
Supervisory Interests
- Stroke
- Rehabilitation
- Use of technology in health care:
- Occupational therapy
- Dementia
- Ageing
- Knowledge translation
- Evidence based implementation
- TeleHealth
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Approaches to Enhance Medication Adherence in Older People With Cognitive Impairment: A Systematic Review
Cornelisse, E., Julian, R., Tucker, G. & Laver, K., Mar 2026, In: Australasian Journal on Ageing. 45, 1, 15 p., e70125.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Stakeholders’ Perspectives on Implementing the iSupport for Dementia Program to Address Inequalities in Dementia Care: A Qualitative Study
Xiao, L., Tran, K., Laver, K., Meyer, C., Milte, R., Chang, H.-C., Yu, Y., Ullah, S., Howard, A., Kanakaris, V., Sophou, M., Leon, B. & Kitson, A., Jun 2026, In: Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences. 40, 2, 9 p., e70255.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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An exploratory study of time use of allied health clinicians in research roles and their potential to contribute to student placements
Lonergan, A., Rahja, M., Levy, T. & Laver, K., Dec 2025, In: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal. 72, 6, 13 p., e70054.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Australian occupational therapists' perspectives about the management of driving safety concerns for older people with dementia and mild cognitive impairment
Spargo, C., Laver, K., Adey-Wakeling, Z., Berndt, A. & George, S., Feb 2025, In: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal. 72, 1, 15 p., e13008.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Brain health and dementia prevention: getting the message across
Laver, K., Connolly, C., Priest, L. & Rahja, M., 2025, In: Aging and Mental Health. 29, 7, p. 1163-1165 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial
Open Access
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A ‘culturally tailored iSupport model’ for carers of people with dementia
Xiao, L. (Chief Investigator (Project Lead)), Milte, R. (Chief Investigator), Meyer, C. (Chief Investigator), Chang, H. C. (Chief Investigator), Tran, K. (Chief Investigator), Ullah, S. (Chief Investigator), Laver, K. (Chief Investigator), Yu, Y. (Chief Investigator), Kitson, A. (Chief Investigator), Low, L.-F. (Associate Investigator), Kyriazopoulos, H. (Associate Investigator), Sinclair, R. (Associate Investigator), Pot, A. M. (Associate Investigator), Molinari Ulate, M. (Associate Investigator), Efthymiou, A. (Associate Investigator), Tribuzio, L. (Associate Investigator), Fiordelli, M. (Associate Investigator) & Chudecka, A. (Associate Investigator)
1/09/23 → 31/08/28
Project: Research
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Home modifications for ageing well: social return on investment
George, S. (Chief Investigator (Project Lead)), Hutchinson, C. (Chief Investigator), Laver, K. (Chief Investigator), Xiao, L. (Chief Investigator), Walker, R. (Chief Investigator), Aclan, R. (Chief Investigator), Gough, C. (Chief Investigator), Dymmott, A. (Chief Investigator) & Block, H. (Chief Investigator)
21/06/23 → 15/06/25
Project: Research
Prizes
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2025 OTA Research Awards (Research Team)
Laver, K. (Recipient), George, S. (Recipient), Rahja, M. (Recipient), Block, H. (Recipient), Dawson, S. (Recipient) & Dymmott, A. (Recipient), Jun 2025
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