Personal profile
Biography
Clinical Trial Coordinator on the ReCAPS Clinical Trial (Recovery-focused Community support to Avoid readmissions and improve Participation after Stroke).
PhD awarded by Macquarie University (2019, 'Understanding the Therapeutic Capacities of Music for People with Dementia') focussed on distiling the unique ingredients of music which make it a therapeutic tool for neurological disorders.
Broad research interests include community rehabilitation for neurological disorders, stroke prevention and ageing.
Education/Academic qualification
Psychology, PhD, Understanding the Therapeutic Capacities of Music for People with Dementia., Macquarie University
Award Date: 18 Sept 2019
Science, Master, Music Mind and Brain, Goldsmiths, University of London
Award Date: 30 Nov 2014
Psychology, Bachelor (Honours), The Effect of Melodic Intonation Therapy on Tongue Twister-Induced Speech Disfluency, Macquarie University
Award Date: 30 Nov 2012
External positions
Research Assistant, Macquarie University
2016 → 2019
Research area keywords
- stroke rehabilitation
- Ageing
- Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Music Cognition
- Neurological Disorders
- Community based health prevention programs
- Rehabilitation/Therapy, Emotional/Social
- Dementia and Cognitive impairment
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 3 Good Health and Well-being
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Knowledge of Day and Time Contact Preferences Assists in Successful Telephone Follow-Up
Brancatisano, O., Reyneke, M., Cameron, J., Kilkenny, M. F., Harris, D., Lannin, N. A. & Cadilhac, D. A., Feb 2024, In: Neuroepidemiology. 58, 1, p. 70-74 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Statistical analysis plan for the Recovery-focused Community support to Avoid readmissions and improve Participation after Stroke randomised controlled clinical trial
Kilkenny, M. F., Olaiya, M. T., Cameron, J., Lannin, N. A., Andrew, N. E., Thrift, A. G., Hackett, M., Kneebone, I., Drummond, A., Thijs, V., Brancatisano, O., Kim, J., Reyneke, M., Hancock, S., Allan, L., Ellery, F., Cloud, G., Grimley, R. S., Middleton, S. & Cadilhac, D. A. & 1 others, , Dec 2024, In: Trials. 25, 1, 10 p., 78.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Recovery Experiences of Adults with Mild Stroke: A Qualitative Analysis using a Self Determination Theory Approach
Vishwanath, S., Lannin, N. A., Cameron, J. D., Brancatisano, O., Cadilhac, D., Andrew, N., Reeder, S. & on behalf of the ReCAPS investigators, Aug 2023, In: International Journal of Stroke. 18, 2 Suppl, p. 54 1 p., 166.Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting Abstract › peer-review
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Screening, prevention, and management of patients with poststroke depression in a tertiary hospital in China: A best practice implementation project
Tan, J., Brancatisano, O., Cadilhac, D. A., Deng, B., Wu, Y., Li, Y. & Liu, N., Dec 2023, In: JBI Evidence Implementation. 21, 4, p. 325-334 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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A Preliminary Exploration of the Stability of Music- and Photo-Evoked Autobiographical Memories in People with Alzheimer’s and Behavioral Variant Frontotemporal Dementia
Baird, A., Gelding, R., Brancatisano, O. & Thompson, W. F., 2020, In: Music & Science. 3, 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access10 Link opens in a new tab Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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1st Place Winner, best Rapid Fire presentation
Brancatisano, O. (Recipient), 4 Jun 2018
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)