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Davina Porock is a Professor at the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Edith Cowan University, with a distinguished career spanning institutions like City University of New York, University at Buffalo, University of Nottingham, and University of Missouri Columbia. Her research focuses on dementia care, person-centered care in aged facilities, and end-of-life practices.
She holds a PhD in Nursing from Edith Cowan University (1998), an MSc in Nursing from Curtin University (1992), a BAppSci in Nursing from Curtin University (1985), and a DipAppSco in Nursing from Western Australian Institute of Technology (1982).
Her recent publications highlight innovations in virtual reality for aged care, pain management in dementia, and CCTV use in residential facilities. Her work emphasizes ethical care, survival prediction in palliative settings, and cultural diversity in dementia support.
- Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (2015)
- Distinguished Alumni Award from Curtin University (2014)
- Visionary Innovator Award from University at Buffalo (2014)
She has contributed extensively to journals on dementia, geriatrics, and nursing practices, with a focus on improving outcomes for aged care residents and healthcare professionals.
