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Dr Nathan D'Cunha is an Associate Professor at the University of Canberra (UC) and ACT Health Research and Innovation Fellow focused on non-pharmacological interventions for people with dementia and their care partners. His PhD investigated the effects of the National Gallery Art and Dementia program and its impact on stress responses and quality of life. Dr D’Cunha has past experience working in residential care and has family experience with dementia. He is currently leading the research and evaluation into Sustainable Personalised Interventions for Cognition, Care and Engagement (SPICE) program which is a multicomponent rehabilitation intervention for people with dementia and their care partners delivered by Canberra Health Services. Nathan is also involved in several research projects on intergenerational care, allied health in residential aged care, and nutrition and healthy ageing.
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Engaging Activities for People Living with Dementia in Residential Aged Care
Award Date: 4 Aug 2021
External positions
Member - Ministerial Advisory Council for Ageing (MACA), ACT Government
Jul 2024 → Jun 2027
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The experience of living and working in small-scale residential dementia care
D'CUNHA, N., Lewis , R., GIBSON, D., BAIL, K. & ISBEL, S.
17/10/24 → 30/04/26
Project: Research
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Living with Dementia Survey
MYLEK, M., SCHIRMER, J., D'CUNHA, N., BAGHERI, N., KISH, A., Amorsen, G., Maddox, C., BROWN, K., DALE, M. & TABATABAEI JAFARI, H.
26/08/24 → 27/02/26
Project: Other
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SPICE For Life Pilot Program: Carer organisation model
D'CUNHA, N., GIBSON, D., ISBEL, S., BAIL, K., CHELBERG, G., Wiseman, L., BEVITT, T., WATSFORD, C. & ROBINSON, L.
1/07/24 → 31/12/24
Project: Other
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Intergenerational Live-in and Social Placement Program – ‘Gold Soul Companionship’ Program Pilot
D'CUNHA, N., GIBSON, D., ISBEL, S., BAIL, K., CAVE, B., BEVITT, T. & Holloway, H.
13/05/24 → 30/06/25
Project: Other
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A pilot study of an intergenerational program for people in residential aged care with cognitive impairment and children from a co-located early learning centre during COVID-19
D'Cunha, N. M., Holloway, H., Cave, B., Mulhall, S., Blair, A., Anderson, K., Castro De Jong, D., Kurrle, S. & Isbel, S., Aug 2024, In: Dementia. 23, 6, p. 927-948 22 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A Survey of Intergenerational Programs in Australian Residential Aged Care Homes During the COVID-19 Pandemic
D'Cunha, N. M., Mulhall, S., Holloway, H., Gibson, D., Anderson, K., Blair, A., Bail, K., Castro De Jong, D., Kurrle, S. & Isbel, S., 2024, In: Journal of Intergenerational Relationships. 22, 3, p. 423-442 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Immersive virtual reality in the promotion of health and wellbeing for people in residential aged care without cognitive impairment: A scoping review
Holloway, H., Conroy, B., Isbel, S. & D'Cunha, N. M., 26 Apr 2024, In: Digital Health. 10, p. 1-13 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Occupation-Based Interventions to Improve Occupational Performance Among Older Adults Living in Long-Term Care: A Systematic Review
Mitterfellner, R., D'Cunha, N. M. & Isbel, S., Jan 2024, In: American Journal of Occupational Therapy. 78, 1, p. 1-11 11 p., 7801205140.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Risk of Social Isolation as a Contributing Factor to Diet Quality in Community-Dwelling Older Persons Living in the Australian Capital Territory—A Pilot Study
Low, E., D’Cunha, N. M., Georgousopoulou, E., Naumovski, N., Bacon, R., Isbel, S., Brocklehurst, M., Reynolds, M., Ryan, D. & Kellett, J., Mar 2024, In: Healthcare. 12, 5, p. 1-12 12 p., 539.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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