Victoria Tischler

Victoria Tischler is a Senior Lecturer at the University of West London with a distinguished research career focused on the intersection of health humanities, dementia care, and creative arts interventions. Her work bridges academic research and practical healthcare applications, with particular emphasis on developing and evaluating arts-based approaches for people living with dementia.

Dr. Tischler's research interests span dementia care, health humanities, and multi-sensory therapeutic approaches. She has pioneered work in arts interventions for dementia, exploring how visual arts, music, and multi-sensory experiences can improve quality of life, communication, and well-being for people with dementia. Her research extends to environmental aesthetics in care settings, investigating how everyday aesthetics can transform dementia care environments. The breadth of her work demonstrates a commitment to interdisciplinary approaches that connect healthcare, arts, and humanities to address complex challenges in dementia care.

Analysis of her publication record reveals a consistent focus on developing and evaluating arts-based interventions for dementia care. Her work demonstrates progression from theoretical frameworks to practical implementation and evaluation of interventions. Key themes include multi-sensory approaches (olfactory, tactile, visual), person-centered care through creative engagement, and interdisciplinary collaboration between healthcare professionals, artists, and researchers. Her research has evolved to address implementation challenges and develop practical guidance for practitioners.

Dr. Tischler has been instrumental in developing the Dementia and Imagination project, a significant interdisciplinary initiative that has informed her extensive publication record. Her work demonstrates strong collaborative partnerships with researchers across disciplines and institutions, focusing on translating research into practical applications for dementia care settings. She has contributed to developing methodological approaches for evaluating arts interventions in healthcare contexts.

Her research extends beyond traditional academic boundaries into public engagement and practical application. Dr. Tischler has investigated arts interventions across various settings including care homes, community spaces, and galleries, demonstrating the versatility and adaptability of creative approaches to dementia care. Her work on 'Singing for the Brain' and football groups for people with early-onset dementia shows her commitment to diverse, accessible interventions that respect individual preferences and histories.