Dr Anne-Nicole Casey | Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA)

2022 - current: Postdoctoral Fellow, Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA), UNSW Sydney. Qualitative analysis for the NHMRC-funded Maintain Your Brain (MYB) study, a randomised controlled trial of multiple online interventions designed to target modifiable risk factors for Alzheimer's diseases and dementia

2021 - current: Postdoctoral Research Associate, CHeBA. Commonwealth Department of Health commissioned update of the Behaviour Management, A Guide to Good Practice: Managing Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD Guide); qualitative analysis for the 'Social skills intervention for mild cognitive impairment and dementia: Co-design and pilot study' project

2021 - 2022: Research Officer, Dementia Centre for Research Collaboration (DCRC), UNSW Sydney. NSW Health commissioned update of the Assessment and Management of People with Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD): A Handbook for NSW Health Clinicians acute care resource; qualitative exploration of the lived experiences of people living with dementia and their carers in the Behaviours and Psychological Symptoms associated with Dementia (BPSD) project.

2021 Postdoctoral Research Associate, CHeBA. Social Health and Reserve in the Dementia patient journey (SHARED): International interview study, an NHMRC-funded study.

2018 – 2020: Postdoctoral Research Associate, CHeBA. Social relationships as protective factors and modifiable risk factors for cognitive decline in the Sydney Memory and Ageing Study.

2017 – 18: Postdoctoral Research Fellow, CHeBA. Investigating cross-sectional and longitudinal associations between self-reported social networks and cognitive function using data from the Sydney Memory and Ageing Study (MAS).

2017-18: Researcher, DCRC, UNSW Sydney. Knowledge translation for the 'Improving outcomes for a timely diagnosis and management of dementia in general practice' and 'The supporting GPs and Practice Nurses in the timely diagnosis of dementia' projects.

2012-16: PhD Candidate, DCRC, UNSW Sydney. Thesis: The Friendship and Relationship Interactions in the Elderly Networks Description (FRIEND) Study. DCRC-funded original research using mixed social network analysis methods to explore the friendships and social relationship networks of older people living with dementia and residing in a Sydney care home.

2009-12: Research Assistant, DCRC, UNSW Sydney. Study recruitment, data collection, data analysis and knowledge translation for the Sydney Multisite Intervention of LaughterBosses and ElderClowns (SMILE) study, National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) funded cluster randomised trial of humor therapy.

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Publications by Dr Anne-Nicole Casey

Journal articles20
- Burley CV; Casey AN; Jones MD; Wright KE; Parmenter BJ, 2023, 'Nonpharmacological approaches for pain and symptoms of depression in people with osteoarthritis: systematic review and meta-analyses', Scientific Reports, 13, pp. 15449, http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-41709-x
- Burley CV; Casey AN; Chenoweth L; Brodaty H, 2023, 'Views of people living with dementia and their families/care partners: helpful and unhelpful responses to behavioral changes', International Psychogeriatrics, 35, pp. 77 - 93, http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S1041610222000849
- Burley CV; Chenoweth L; Casey ANS; Brodaty H, 2021, 'Changed behaviours associated with cognitive decline: Views of people living with dementia, families and healthcare professionals', Alzheimer's & dementia : the journal of the Alzheimer's Association, 17, pp. e051963, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/alz.051963
- Casey ANS; Liu Z; Kochan NA; Sachdev PS; Brodaty H, 2021, 'Cross-Lagged Modeling of Cognition and Social Network Size in the Sydney Memory and Ageing Study', Journals of Gerontology - Series B Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences, 76, pp. 1716 - 1725, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/geronb/gbaa193
- Burley CV; Casey AN; Chenoweth L; Brodaty H, 2021, 'Reconceptualising Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia: Views of People Living With Dementia and Families/Care Partners', Frontiers in Psychiatry, 12, pp. 710703, http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2021.710703
- Casey AN; Islam MM; Schütze H; Parkinson A; Yen L; Shell A; Winbolt M; Brodaty H, 2020, 'GP awareness, practice, knowledge and confidence: Evaluation of the first nation-wide dementia-focused continuing medical education program in Australia', BMC Family Practice, 21, pp. 104, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12875-020-01178-x
- Casey AS; Kochan NA; Crawford JD; Sachdev PS; Brodaty H, 2020, 'Quality of connections counts: Social relationships and global cognition in the Sydney Memory and Ageing Study', Alzheimer's & Dementia, 16, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/alz.044192
- Jeon YH; Casey AN; Vo K; Rogers K; Poole B; Fethney J, 2019, 'Associations between clinical indicators of quality and aged-care residents' needs and consumer and staff satisfaction: the first Australian study', Australian Health Review, 43, pp. 133 - 141, http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/AH17213
- Low LF; Venkatesh S; Clemson L; Merom D; Casey AN; Brodaty H, 2018, 'Feasibility of LifeFul, a relationship and reablement-focused culture change program in residential aged care', BMC Geriatrics, 18, pp. 129, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12877-018-0822-3
- Penninkilampi R; Casey AN; Singh MF; Brodaty H, 2018, 'The Association between Social Engagement, Loneliness, and Risk of Dementia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis', Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, 66, pp. 1619 - 1633, http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/jad-180439
- Casey ANS; Low LF; Jeon YH; Brodaty H, 2016, 'Residents Perceptions of Friendship and Positive Social Networks Within a Nursing Home', Gerontologist, 56, pp. 855 - 867, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/geront/gnv146
- Casey AN; Low LF; Jeon YH; Brodaty H, 2016, 'Residents' positive and negative relationship networks in a nursing home', Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 42, pp. 9 - 13, http://dx.doi.org/10.3928/00989134-20160901-06
- Casey A-N; Low L-F; Jeon Y-H, 2015, '"I had friends when we were young": Social interactions of residents with moderate to severe dementia in a nursing home', INTERNATIONAL PSYCHOGERIATRICS, 27, pp. S66 - S66, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000369706400168&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1
- Low LF; Goodenough B; Fletcher J; Xu K; Casey AN; Chenoweth L; Fleming R; Spitzer P; Bell JP; Brodaty H, 2014, 'The effects of humor therapy on nursing home residents measured using observational methods: The SMILE cluster randomized trial', Journal of the American Medical Directors Association, 15, pp. 564 - 569, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jamda.2014.03.017
- Casey AN; Low LF; Goodenough B; Fletcher J; Brodaty H, 2014, 'Computer-assisted direct observation of behavioral agitation, engagement, and affect in long-term care residents', Journal of the American Medical Directors Association, 15, pp. 514 - 520, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jamda.2014.03.006
- Stewart Casey A; Low L; Brodaty H; Jeon Y, 2014, 'P3‐363: FRIENDSHIP AND SOCIAL RELATIONSHIP NETWORKS OF RESIDENTS IN A NURSING HOME ENVIRONMENT', Alzheimer's & Dementia, 10, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jalz.2014.05.1457
- Chenoweth L; Low L; Brodaty H; Fleming R; Goodenough BJ; Spitzer P; Bell JP; Casey A, 2014, 'Something to SMILE about: potential benefits to staff from humour therapy with nursing home residents', Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 40, pp. 47 - 52, http://dx.doi.org/10.3928/00989134-20130930-01
- Low L; Brodaty H; Goodenough BJ; Spitzer P; Bell JP; Fleming R; Casey A; Liu Z; Chenoweth L, 2013, 'The Sydney Multisite Intervention of LaughterBosses and ElderClowns (SMILE) study: cluster randomised trial of humour therapy in nursing homes', BMJ Open, 3, pp. e002072, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2012-002072
- Goodenough BJ; Low L; Chenoweth L; Fleming R; Spitzer P; Bell JP; Brodaty H; Casey A, 2012, 'Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial of humor therapy in residential care: the Sydney Multisite Intervention of LaughterBosses and ElderClowns (SMILE)', International Psychogeriatrics, 24, pp. 2037 - 2044, http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S1041610212000683
- Low L-F; Brodaty H; Casey A; Goodenough B; Spitzer P; Bell J; Chenoweth L; Fleming R, 2011, 'Sydney Multisite Intervention of LaughterBosses and ElderClowns (SMILE): Results from a clustered randomised controlled trial', INTERNATIONAL PSYCHOGERIATRICS, 23, pp. S365 - S366, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000300101100489&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1
Conference Abstracts5
- Casey A-NS; Kochan NA; Sachdev P; Brodaty H, 2019, 'Shrinking and growing social networks in the Sydney Memory and Ageing Study [Abstract]', in Innovation in Aging, Oxford University Press (OUP), Austin, TX, USA, Vol. 3, pp. S41 - S42, presented at SA 2019 Annual Scientific Meeting, Austin, TX, USA, 13 November 2019 - 17 November 2019, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igz038.161
- Casey A-NS; Liu Z; Kochan NA; Sachdev PS; Brodaty H, 2019, 'Cross-lagged modelling of global cognition and core social network size in the Sydney Memory and Ageing Study [Poster Abstract P4-656]', in Alzheimer's & Dementia, Elsevier BV, Los Angeles, CA, USA, Vol. 15, pp. P1582 - P1582, presented at Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC) 2019, Los Angeles, CA, USA, 14 July 2019 - 16 July 2019, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jalz.2019.09.022
- Casey A-N; Kochan NA; Sachdev PS; Brodaty H, 2018, 'Number of face-to-face contacts predicts variance in cognitive function in healthy older adults [Poster Abstract P4-383]', in Alzheimer's & Dementia, Elsevier BV, Chicago, USA, Vol. 14, pp. P1621 - P1621, presented at Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) 2018, Chicago, USA, 22 July 2018 - 26 July 2018, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jalz.2018.07.208
- Low L; Venkatash S; Clemson L; Merom D; Casey A; Brodaty H, 2017, '[P4–304]: LIFEFUL: A RESTORATIVE CARE PROGRAM FOR RESIDENTIAL AGED CARE—A PILOT STUDY', in Alzheimer's & Dementia, Wiley, Vol. 13, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jalz.2017.06.2174
- Casey A-N; Low L-F; Jeon Y-H; Brodaty H, 2015, 'Association between attachment style and size of peer social networks of nursing home residents with dementia', in INTERNATIONAL PSYCHOGERIATRICS, CAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS, Vol. 27, pp. S105 - S106, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000369706400226&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1