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Personal profile
Biography
Daniel works in the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences at Monash University as a Professor.
Professor O'Connor is Head of the Aged Mental Health Research Unit based at Kingston Centre. He has published over 80 papers and chapters on epidemiology, the recognition and manage of dementia and depression in general medical practice, non-pharmacological treatments of behaviour disorders in dementia, and service evaluation. Major topics of interest at present concern ECT as a treatment of severe late-life depression and nursing home psychiatry. He teaches undergraduate and postgraduate students, supervises doctoral students, lectures widely in Victoria and interstate, and is chair of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists Faculty of Psychiatry of Old Age. He is now head of the Dementia Collaborative Research Centre - Assessment and Better Care node concerning behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia.
Research interests
Dementia; Behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia; Residential care; Non-pharmacological and psychosocial interventions for dementia; Assistive technology
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):
Research area keywords
- Behaviour Disorders In Dementia
- Dementia
- Agitation
- Psychological Treatment
- Nursing Home
- Family
- Behaviour
- Treatment
- Evidence
- Systematic Review
- Elderly
- Residential Care
- Psychological Symptoms of Dementia
- Service Evaluation
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A cluster RCT of a novel psychological intervention to reduce depression among at-risk older adults transitioning to residential aged care
Davison, T. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Busija, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), McCabe, M. P. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & O'Connor, D. (Chief Investigator (CI))
National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) (Australia)
1/01/16 → 31/12/20
Project: Research
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Pilot evaluation of the effectiveness and feasibility of a personalised multimedia interface device for aged care residents with dementia and agitated behaviour
Davison, T., Coxon, S., Jeon, Y., Nayer, K. S., O'Connor, D. & Runci, S. J.
University of New South Wales (UNSW)
1/03/14 → 21/12/14
Project: Research
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A cluster randomised trial of the program to enhance adjustment to residential living (PEARL): A novel psychological intervention to reduce depression in newly admitted aged care residents
Davison, T. E., McCabe, M. P., Busija, L., O'Connor, D. W., Costa, V. C. & Byers, J., 12 Mar 2020, In: BMC Geriatrics. 20, 1, 8 p., 98.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Other › peer-review
Open Access14 Citations (Scopus) -
A cluster-randomized crossover trial of Montessori activities delivered by family carers to nursing home residents with behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia
Mbakile-Mahlanza, L., Van Der Ploeg, E. S., Busija, L., Camp, C., Walker, H. & O'Connor, D. W., Mar 2020, In: International Psychogeriatrics. 32, 3, p. 347-358 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
26 Citations (Scopus) -
Organizational factors associated with readiness for change in residential aged care settings
Von Treuer, K., Karantzas, G., McCabe, M., Mellor, D., Konis, A., Davison, T. E. & O'Connor, D., 1 Feb 2018, In: BMC Health Services Research. 18, 1, 6 p., 2832.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open AccessFile37 Citations (Scopus) -
Quality indicators of psychotropic prescribing to people with dementia in aged psychiatry inpatient units
O'Connor, D. W., D'Cunha, C., Clifton, T., Huppert, D., Lowy, H., Macfarlane, S., Moss, F., Plakiotis, C., Singh, D., Tsanglis, M., Hoeve, J. T. & White, E. A., 2018, In: Aging & Mental Health. 22, 11, p. 1432-1437 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
4 Citations (Scopus) -
A pilot trial of acceptance and commitment therapy for symptoms of depression and anxiety in older adults residing in long-term care facilities
Davison, T. E., Eppingstall, B., Runci, S. & O'Connor, D. W., 3 Jul 2017, In: Aging & Mental Health. 21, 7, p. 766-773 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
37 Citations (Scopus)