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Dr. Deepa Sriram is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Dementia & Neuro Mental Health Research Unit (DNMHRU), University of Queensland Centre for Clinical Research (UQCCR), within the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences at the University of Queensland. She specializes in health services research with a focus on improving care for older Australians affected by progressive neurological conditions through co-design and qualitative methods.
Dr. Sriram's research program focuses on enhancing mental health, emotional well-being, quality of life, and care experiences for older Australians with dementia and Parkinson's disease, as well as their family care partners. Her work employs innovative approaches to develop and implement effective care strategies in residential aged care settings. Key research areas include:
- Development and testing of the Mental Health Care Indicator Tool (MHICare) for residential aged care facilities
- Mental health training in residential aged care settings
- Cognitive evaluation in Parkinson's disease
- Development of recommendations to improve healthcare service provision for cognitive impairment in Parkinson's disease
- Evaluation of co-design processes for technology platforms used in cognitive evaluation
Her publication record reveals a strong emphasis on co-design methodologies, technology integration in aged care, and mental health support systems for residents in long-term care. Dr. Sriram has developed expertise in qualitative research methods, Delphi consensus processes, and implementation science, with a consistent focus on translating research into practical care improvements.
Scientific recognition includes:
- Jodi Lee Foundation Fellowship for PhD research on early detection of bowel disease in community pharmacy
Dr. Sriram actively contributes to academic mentorship and is available for supervision of graduate students. She coordinates the Community and Consumer Involvement group for the Dementia & Neuro Mental Health Research Unit and serves on the UQCCR Consumer and Community Involvement (CCI) Sub-Committee. Her collaborative approach is evident through extensive co-authorship across multidisciplinary teams addressing complex healthcare challenges in aged care.
She maintains active membership in the Australian Association of Gerontology and contributes significantly to advancing research in gerontology through leadership in community and consumer involvement initiatives, ensuring research remains grounded in the needs and perspectives of those it aims to serve.
