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BSc (Hons) Coventry University, PhD University of Wollongong
Dr Lindsey Brett is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Department of Health Sciences. Her position is a conjoined role at Macquarie University and the Prince of Wales Hospital that involves clincal work, research and teaching focused on gerontology physiotherapy.
Lindsey completed her PhD in 2017 at the University of Wollongong. Her research focused on the impact of physical exercise on individuals living with dementia in aged care. She completed her BSC (Hons) in Physiotherapy at Coventry University, UK. She gained clinical experience working as a physiotherapist both in the UK and Australia since 2008, predominantly working in the aged care sector.
Education/Academic qualification
Physiotherapy, Doctor of Philosophy, University of Wollongong
3 Mar 2014 → 20 Jul 2017
Award Date: 22 Sep 2017
Physiotherapy, Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy (First Class Honours), Coventry University
1 Sep 2005 → 1 Aug 2008
Award Date: 3 Nov 2008
External positions
Senior physiotherapist, Encara
1 Jun 2016 → 1 Jun 2017
Physiotherapist, St George Physiotherapy
1 Feb 2016 → 1 Jun 2016
Physiotherapist, Metropolitan Rehabilitation Hospital
18 Jan 2016 → 1 Jun 2016
Physiotherapist, Repatriation General Hospital
1 Mar 2012 → 1 Sep 2012
Physiotherapist Manager, Total Care Healthcare
1 Mar 2011 → 8 Jan 2016
Physiotherapist, Back in Motion
1 Nov 2010 → 1 Mar 2011
Senior 2 Physiotherapist, Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust
1 Apr 2010 → 1 Sep 2010
Junior Physiotherapist, Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust
11 Aug 2008 → 31 Mar 2010
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Projects
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Impact of virtual reality training on allied health professional’s knowledge and perception of dementia
Brett, L., Pocovi, T. & Treacy, D.
3/07/19 → 31/01/22
Project: Research
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Characteristics of older Australian community aged care clients who fall: incidents reported by care staff
Brett, L., Jorgensen, M., Myton, R., Georgiou, A. & Westbrook, J. I., Feb 2022, In: Health and Social Care in the Community. 30, 2, p. 469-475 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
3 Citations (Scopus) -
The type and scope of physiotherapy is under-utilised in Australian residential aged care facilities: a national, cross-sectional survey of physiotherapists
Brett, L. & Ilhan, E., 28 Jul 2022, In: BMC Geriatrics. 22, p. 1-11 11 p., 625.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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‘I go home with a happy heart’. Enhancing community aged care services to sustain togetherness: perspectives from Australian staff and clients
Siette, J., Knaggs, G., Nguyen, A. D., Brett, L., Jorgensen, M., Gow, E. & Georgiou, A., Sep 2022, In: Health and Social Care in the Community. 30, 5, p. e1746-e1755 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Advocating for effective care in a disjointed residential aged care sector
Brett, L. & Pocovi, T., Apr 2021, In: InMotion. April, p. 40-42 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/opinion
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Effect of physical exercise on physical performance and fall incidents of individuals living with dementia in nursing homes: a randomized controlled trial
Brett, L., Stapley, P., Meedya, S. & Traynor, V., 2 Jan 2021, In: Physiotherapy Theory and Practice. 37, 1, p. 38-51 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
5 Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
Activities
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Hospital to Residential Aged Care: The role of physiotherapists in transition and advocacy
Lindsey Brett (Speaker)
7 Sep 2021Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences Disciplinary committee member (External organisation)
Lindsey Brett (Member)
2021 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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Macquarie University Medal Committee (External organisation)
Lindsey Brett (Member)
2021 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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Macquarie Ageing and Aged Care Researchers Network (External organisation)
Lindsey Brett (Member)
2019 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of network
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Public Health Association of Australia (External organisation)
Lindsey Brett (Member)
2018Activity: Membership › Membership of an association
Press/Media
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Study highlights data gap in residents’ health status
Magda Raban, Kimberly E. Lind, Mikaela Jorgensen, Lindsey Brett, Johanna Westbrook & Andrew Georgiou
3/11/20
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Far from happy bowels: The most common condition afflicting aged care residents
Magda Raban, Kimberly E. Lind, Mikaela Jorgensen, Lindsey Brett, Johanna Westbrook & Andrew Georgiou
20/10/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment