Janice Du Preez

Janice Du Preez is a Researcher at the University of Western Australia (UWA Medical School, Emergency Medicine Department). Her research focuses on palliative care, dementia care, and caregiver support in aging populations. Key areas include qualitative studies on carer needs post-hospital discharge, interventions for end-of-life planning in dementia, and the role of adult day services in occupational participation.

Her work spans clinical trials (e.g., CELPI protocol), health literacy assessments, and integrative reviews of caregiving challenges. Collaborations emphasize multidisciplinary approaches to improving healthcare policies and support systems for elderly patients and their families.

Publications highlight contributions to BMC journals and the Australasian Journal on Ageing, with notable readership on platforms like Mendeley. Her research bridges clinical practice with social and policy frameworks to address gaps in geriatric care and caregiver burden.