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Stephen is an occupational therapy academic with research interests in allied health care, post stroke rehabilitation, dementia care, aged care and occupational therapy education. He teaches into the Master and Bachelor of Occupational Therapy courses at the University of Canberra and is the Deputy Director of the Centre for Ageing Research and Translation. Previously, he held senior clinical positions in ACT Health, primarily in aged care and adult neurological rehabilitation. He has been awarded grants of over $3,000,000 including being a Chief Investigator on successful grants from the Medical Research Future Fund and from the National Health and Medical Research Council.
Research Interests
- Allied health care
- Dementia care
- Occupational therapy education
- Aged care
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):
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Health Sciences, University of Sydney
Award Date: 1 Sept 2008
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An evaluation of a small scale model of care for people living in residential aged care
ISBEL, S. (CI), GIBSON, D. (CoI), D'CUNHA, N. (CoI), BAIL, K. (CoI), CHELBERG, G. (CoI), Lewis , R. (CoI), PASHLEY, A. (CoI), Wise, G. (CoI) & Paterson-Finlay, E. (CoI)
7/05/25 → 31/12/26
Project: Research
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FISS: The clinical and cost effectiveness of the Action Falls rehabilitation programme compared to usual care alone to reduce falls in stroke survivors (the FISS trial)
Isbel, S. (CI), Doig, E. (CoI), Foster, N. (CoI), Logan, P. (CoI), Hill, A. (CoI), Sherrington, C. (CoI), Liddle, J. (CoI), Chatfield, M. (CoI) & Comans, T. (CoI)
1/11/24 → 31/10/28
Project: Research
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The experience of living and working in small-scale residential dementia care
D'CUNHA, N. (CI), Lewis , R. (CoI), GIBSON, D. (CoI), BAIL, K. (CoI) & ISBEL, S. (CoI)
17/10/24 → 30/04/26
Project: Research
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Intergenerational Live-in and Social Placement Program – ‘Gold Soul Companionship’ Program Pilot
D'CUNHA, N. (CI), GIBSON, D. (CoI), ISBEL, S. (CoI), BAIL, K. (CoI), CAVE, B. (CoI), BEVITT, T. (CoI) & Holloway, H. (CoI)
13/05/24 → 30/06/25
Project: Other
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Enhancing allied health services for people with dementia in residential aged care: an integrated, transdisciplinary model
ISBEL, S. (CI), D'CUNHA, N. (CoI), GIBSON, D. (CoI), Dawda, P. (CoI), KOSARI, S. (CoI), PEARCE, C. (CoI), Fearon, A. (CoI), SABETI, F. (CoI), Hewitt, J. (CoI), KELLETT, J. (CoI), DAVEY, R. (CoI), LINCOLN, M. (CoI), NAUNTON, M. (CoI) & SOUTHWOOD, H. (CoI)
1/07/23 → 30/06/27
Project: Research
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A Protocol for Enhancing Allied Health Care for Older People in Residential Care: The EAHOP Intervention
Isbel, S., D'Cunha, N. M., Wiseman, L., Dawda, P., Kosari, S., Pearce, C., Fearon, A., Sabeti, F., Hewitt, J., Kellett, J., Naunton, M., Southwood, H., Logan, P., Subramanian, R., Chadborn, N. H., Davey, R., Bail, K., Goss, J. R., Ambikairajah, A. & Lincoln, M. & 2 others, , 6 Feb 2025, In: Healthcare. 13, 3, p. 1-12 12 p., 341.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A Scoping Review of the Barriers and Facilitators to Implementing Small-Scale Residential Dementia Care
Lewis , R., GIBSON, D., ISBEL, S., BAIL, K. & D'Cunha, N. M., 9 Jan 2025, In: Alzheimer's and Dementia. 20, S4, p. 1-2 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Other Journal Article › peer-review
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Comparative effectiveness of active and reactive mattresses in pressure injury healing for older people in their own homes: A pragmatic randomised controlled study
RAE, K., Barker, J., UPTON, D. & ISBEL, S., Mar 2025, In: Nursing Reports. 15, 3, p. 1-18 18 p., 111.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exploring dementia service gaps and barriers in the Australian Capital Territory: a qualitative study
D’Cunha, N. M., Chelberg, G., Huang, I., Tabatabaei-Jafari, H., Bagheri, N., Bail, K., Gibson, D., Isbel, S., Wiseman, L., Chowdhury, P., Furst, M. A., Sachdev, P. S. & Salvador-Carulla, L., 3 Mar 2025, In: Australian Journal of Primary Health. 31, 2, p. 1-10 10 p., PY24174.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exploring the Role of a Dietitian in an Early Intervention Program for People With Dementia and Their Care Partners: A Composite Case Series
Bull, C., Low, E., Holloway, H., Kellett, J., Roberts, E., Chelberg, G., Wiseman, L., Chau, A., Mitterfellner, R., Isbel, S., Bail, K., Gibson, D. & D'Cunha, N. M., 2025, In: Journal of Applied Gerontology. p. 1-12 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review