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Yolanda Barrado-Martín is a Research Fellow at Bournemouth University's Faculty of Science and Technology, affiliated with the Bournemouth University Dementia Institute (BUDI). Her work focuses on improving dementia care through non-pharmacological interventions, particularly for community-dwelling older adults with complex needs.
Her educational background includes:
- BSc (Hons) in Psychology from the University of Barcelona (2011)
- MSc in Geropsychology from the University of Barcelona (2014)
Dr. Barrado-Martín's research centers on dementia care ethics, falls prevention, and nutrition/hydration challenges in aging populations. She employs qualitative methodologies to explore patient and caregiver experiences, emphasizing cultural sensitivity for ethnic minority groups. Her work bridges clinical psychology with practical interventions like Tai Chi, aiming to enhance independence while addressing end-of-life complexities. Current projects examine behavior change in mild frailty and citizen science applications in medical research.
Her publication trend (2018-2025) reveals evolving expertise from Tai Chi intervention protocols to nuanced studies of dementia care ethics. Early work focused on falls prevention methodology (TACIT trial), while recent research expands into nutritional support, ethnic disparities, and personalized health interventions for frailty. All studies maintain strong community engagement and qualitative depth.
Dr. Barrado-Martín contributes to academic discourse through invited lectures on Social Psychology and Individual Differences. Her research is supported by:
- National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Career Development Fellowship (PhD funding)
- EU-funded Dementia and Imagination project (Leonardo da Vinci Programme)
She actively collaborates with the TACIT Trial team and contributes to professional societies including the British Society of Gerontology and British Psychological Society, focusing on translating research into community dementia care practices.
