Julie Barrett

Dr. Julie Barrett is a Researcher at the University of Worcester's School of Health and Wellbeing, serving as Research Coordinator for the Housing and Dementia Research Consortium (HDRC) since 2012. She specializes in ergonomics, human factors, and inclusive design for older and disabled populations, with a focus on participatory design methods and green/nature-based dementia care. Her qualifications include a PhD in Participatory Design of Senior-Friendly Websites (University of Reading), an MSc in Ergonomics (University of Birmingham), and a BSc in Psychology (University of Plymouth).

• Education: PhD (University of Reading), MSc (University of Birmingham), BSc (University of Plymouth).
• Research Focus: Dementia-friendly housing, green care environments, animal-assisted interventions, and pain management in care settings.
• Projects: Led studies on dementia and sight loss (2012-14), green dementia care (2016-17), walking with purpose in housing (2018-19), and pain management (2021-22).
• Supervision: Directed PhD research for five students on topics including dementia stigma, empathic communication, and PTSD implications.
• HDRC Role: Coordinates research agendas, manages consortium activities, and organizes knowledge exchange events.