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1 Dr Meryl Lovarini Curriculum Vitae Qualifications 2012 Doctor of Philosophy, Discipline of Occupational Therapy, University of Sydney 2004 Master of Health Science (Health Informatics), University of Sydney 2000 Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training, Parramatta College 1991 Graduate Diploma in Safety Science, University of New South Wales 1982 Graduate Diploma in Occupational Therapy, University of Sydney (Formerly Cumberland College of Health Sciences) 1981 Bachelor of Science, University of New South Wales Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Registration Registration Number: OCC Memberships Occupational Therapy Australia (OTA): Membership Number Australian Association of Gerontology (AAG). Work History 2019 Ongoing Senior Lecturer: Discipline of Occupational Therapy, University of Sydney Lecturer: Discipline of Occupational Therapy, University of Sydney Research Project Co ordinator: Implementation of evidence project, University of Sydney 2010 Casual Lecturer: Discipline of Occupational Therapy, University of Sydney Research Assistant: OTseeker Database Project, University of Sydney, University of Western Sydney Self employed Occupational Therapist: Delivery of consultancy projects and educational workshops relevant to evidence based practice Casual Lecturer: School of Biomedical & Health Sciences, University of Western Sydney Research Assistant: Increasing the use of outcome measures by occupational therapists project, University of Western Sydney Health Information Officer: HealthLink Database, Health Promotion Service, Sydney West Area Health Service Research Project Manager: Increasing the use of research evidence by occupational therapists in NSW project, University of Western Sydney Consultant Occupational Therapist: IRS Total Injury Management Injury Prevention Project Officer: Health Promotion Service, Sydney West Area Health Service National Customer Service Manager: IRS Total Injury Management Occupational Therapist: IRS Total injury Management, Restart Consulting and Natcover Deputy Chief Occupational Therapist: Westmead Hospital, Sydney West Area Health Service M Lovarini CV January

2 Occupational Therapist: Westmead & Parramatta Hospitals, Sydney West Area Health Service Awards 2017 University of Sydney, Faculty of Health Sciences Teaching Award for Outstanding Educational Engagement and Innovation University of Sydney Postgraduate Award (UPA) Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing PhD Scholarship. Appointments 2018 Emerging/mid career researcher representative on the governance team for the Physical Activity, Lifestyle, Ageing and Wellbeing (PALAW) Research Group Occupational therapy member of the Faculty Board of Health Sciences, University of Sydney Member of the Occupational Therapy Australia 28th National Conference and Exhibition 2019 Conference Scientific Program Committee [CSPC] (ongoing) Chair of the Faculty of Health Sciences Local Disability Action Plan (DAP) Group (ongoing) Faculty of Health Sciences representative on the Disability Action Plan Consultative Group, University of Sydney Faculty of Health Sciences representative on the Senior Executive Group (SEG) Disability Action Plan Committee, University of Sydney (2 nd semester) Acting Postgraduate Coordinator for the Ageing, Work and Health Research Group. Role shared with Associate Professor Kate O Loughlin (ongoing) Occupational therapy representative on the Faculty of Health Sciences Local Disability Action Plan Group Acting Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) Program Course Director during 2 nd semester Member of the Critically Appraised Papers (CAPS) Advisory Board, Australian Occupational Therapy Journal. Research Grants 2018 Associate Investigator Implementing exercise based technologies to enhance rehabilitation: a pilot mixed methods study. Treacy D, Hassett L, Sherrington C, Kay J, Lovarini M, Keep M. Prince of Wales Hospital Foundation Grant 2018: $22,481.Project partners: University of Sydney & South Eastern Sydney Local Health District Associate Investigator Outcomes of an occupational therapy program for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder using trained Assistance Dogs. Dickson C, Mackenzie L, Lovarini M, Bulkeley K, Alvarez Campos A, Clark B. Occupational Therapy Australia Research Foundation Grant, 2018: $4,500. Project Partners: University of Sydney and Assistance Dogs Australia Lead Investigator Older adults use of technology to successfully age in place. Lovarini M, Patomella AH, du Toit S, O Loughlin K, Yeandle S, Clemson, L. University of Sydney Ageing in Place Compact Seeding Grant: $19, 696. Project partners: University of Sydney, Karolinska Institutet & University of Sheffield. M Lovarini CV January

3 2017 Associate Investigator Dementia in prisons enabling better care practices for those ageing in place in correctional facilities. Du Toit S, O Loughlin, K, Butler T, Withall A, Lovarini M, Snoyman P, Forsyth K, Surr, C. University of Sydney Ageing in Place Compact Seeding Grant: $19,492. Project partners: University of Sydney, University of NSW, Corrective Services NSW, University of Manchester & Leeds Beckett University Chief Investigator Global initiative promoting meaningful engagement of people with advanced dementia ageing in supported living environments. Du Toit S, Buchanan H, Collier L, Woo J, Peri K, Cheung G, Etherton Beer C, Baldassar Lovarini M, L, Low L, Borell L, Raber C, Brownie S, Pretorius J, du Toit S. Worldwide Universities Network (WUN) Research Development Fund Grant: $33, 000. Project partners: University of Sydney, University of Cape Town, University of Southampton, University of Hong Kong, University of Auckland, University of Western Australia, Karolinska Institutet, Shawnee State University, Southern Cross University, University of the Free State & Australian Catholic University Lead Investigator Participation, Safety and Active Ageing. Lovarini M, Clemson L, Borell L, du Toit S, Kottorp A, Mahoney J, Nygard L; University of Sydney International Program Development Fund (IPDF) Grant: $19,812. Project partners: University of Sydney, Karolinska Institutet & University of Wisconsin Madison, 2013 Chief Investigator Establishing pathways to implement and sustain evidence based fall prevention in primary care: The isolve project. Clemson L, Sherrington C, Roberts C, Peiris D, Willis K, Mackenzie L, Pit S, Poulos R, Lam M, Lovarini M; National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Partnership Project Grant: $1,132,720. Project partners: University of Sydney, Australian Catholic University, University of NSW, Sydney North Primary Care Network and the NSW Clinical Excellence Commission. Book Chapters Mahoney, J., Clemson, L. & Lovarini, M. (2015). Stepping On, a Community Based Falls Prevention Program. In Michael L. Malone, Elizabeth A. Capezuti, Robert M. Palmer (eds.). Geriatric Models of Care: Bringing Best Practice to an Aging America (pp ). Springer International Publishing. Peer Reviewed Journal Articles 2018 Christie, L., McCluskey, A. & Lovarini, M. (2018). Constraint induced movement therapy for upper limb recovery in adult neurorehabilitation: An international survey of current knowledge and experience. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, doi: / Hamilton, C., Lovarini, M., McCluskey, A., Decampos, T. & Hassett, L. (2018). Experiences of therapists using feed back based technology to improve physical function in rehabilitation settings: a qualitative systematic review. Disability and Rehabilitation, doi: / Mackenzie, L., Lovarini, M., Price, T., Clemson, L., Tan, A. & O Connor, C. (2018). An evaluation of the fall prevention practice of community based occupational therapists working in primary care. British Journal of Occupational Therapy (accepted for publication 19 February 2018). M Lovarini CV January

4 Hamilton, C., McCluskey, A., Hassett, L., Killington, M. & Lovarini, M. (2018). Patient and therapist experiences of using affordable feedback based technology in rehabilitation: a qualitative study nested in a randomised controlled trial. Clinical Rehabilitation (accepted for publication 19 February 2018). Liddle, J., Lovarini, M., Clemson, L., Jang, H., Lord, S., Sherrington, C. & Willis, K. (2018). Masculinity and preventing falls: Insights from fall experiences of men aged 70 years and over. Disability and Rehabilitation, doi: / Liddle J, Lovarini M, Clemson L, Mackenzie L, Tan A, Pit S, Poulos R, Tiedemann A, Sherrington C, Roberts C & Willis K. (2018). Making fall prevention routine in primary care practice: perspectives of allied health professionals. BMC Health Services Research, 18 (598). doi: /s Patomella AH, Lovarini M, Lindqvist E, Kottorp A, Nygard, L (2018). Technology use to improve everyday occupations in older persons with mild dementia or mild cognitive impairment: A scoping review. The British Journal of Occupational Therapy. Doi: / Jang H, Lovarini M, Clemson L, Willis K, Lord S, Sherrington, C. (2018). Fall prevention programs for culturally and linguistically diverse groups: program provider perspectives. Ethnicity and Health doi.org/ / Romli, M., Tan, M.P., Mackenzie, L., Lovarini, M., Kamaruzzaman, S. & Clemson, L. (2017). Factors associated with home hazards: Findings from the Malaysian Elders Longitudinal Research Study. Geriatrics and Gerontology International. doi: /ggi Romli, M., Mackenzie, L., Tan, M., Lovarini, M. & Clemson, L. (2017). The Experience of Malaysian Occupational Therapists in conducting Home Assessments and Home Visits with Older Clients. Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, 13(1), Clemson, L., Mackenzie, L., Roberts, C., Poulos, R., Tan, A., Lovarini, M., Sherrington, C., Simpson, J., Lam, M., Tiedemann, A., Pond, D., Peiris, D., Hilmer. S., Pit, S., Howard, K., Lovitt, L. & White, F. (2017). Integrated solutions for sustainable fall prevention in primary care, the isolve project: a type 2 hybrid effectiveness implementation design. Implementation Science, 12:12, doi: /s Romli, M., Tan, M., Mackenzie, L., Lovarini, M., Suttanon, P., Clemson, L. (2017). Falls amongst older people in Southeast Asia: a scoping review. Public Health, 145, doi.org/ /j.puhe Romli, M., Mackenzie, L., Lovarini, M., Tan, M., Clemson, L. (2017). The interrater and test retest reliability of the Home Falls and Accidents Screening Tool (HOME FAST) in Malaysia: Using raters with a range of professional backgrounds. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, 1 8, doi.org/ /jep Liddle, J., Lovarini, M., Clemson, L., Jang, H., Willis, K., Lord, S., Sherrington, C. (2017). Men's perspectives on fall risk and fall prevention following participation in a group based programme conducted at Men's Sheds, Australia. Health and Social Care in the Community, doi.org/ /hsc Romli, M., Mackenzie, L., Lovarini, M., Tan, M., Clemson, L. (2017). The Clinimetric Properties of Instruments Measuring Home Hazards for Older People at Risk of Falling: A Systematic Review. Evaluation and the Health Professions, 1 47, doi.org/ / Kielich, K., Mackenzie, L., Lovarini, M. & Clemson, L. (2017). Urban general practitioners perceptions of falls risk screening, falls risk assessment and referral practices for falls prevention: An exploratory cross sectional survey study. Australian Health Review, doi.org/ /ah15152 M Lovarini CV January

5 2016 Romli, M., Mackenzie, L., Lovarini, M., Tan, M., Clemson, L. (2016). The interrater and test retest reliability of the Home Falls and Accidents Screening Tool (HOME FAST) in Malaysia: Using raters with a range of professional backgrounds. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, 1 8, doi.org/ /jep Hamilton, C., McCluskey, M., Lovarini, M., de Campos, T., Hassett, L. (2016). Experiences of adults using feedback based technology to improve physical function in rehabilitation: Study protocol for a qualitative systematic review. Open Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 4(3), , doi.org/ /ojtr Romli, M., Mackenzie, L., Lovarini, M., Tan, M. (2016). Pilot study to investigate the feasibility of the Home Falls and Accidents Screening Tool (HOME FAST) to identify older Malaysian people at risk of falls. BMJ Open, 6, 1 7. doi.org/ /bmjopen Jang, H., Clemson, L., Lovarini, M., Willis, K., Lord, S. & Sherrington, C. (2016). Cultural influences on exercise participation and fall prevention: A systematic review and narrative synthesis. Disability and Rehabilitation, 38(8), doi: / Lovarini, M., Clemson, L. & Dean, C. (2013). Sustainability of community based falls prevention programs: A systematic review. Journal of Safety Research, 47, doi: /j.jsr Pre 2007 Lovarini, M., Wallen, M. & Imms, C. (2006). Searching for evidence in paediatric occupational therapy using free versus subscription databases. A comparison of outcomes. Physical and Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics, 26(3), doi: /J006v26n03_03 McCluskey, A., Lovarini, M., Bennett, S., McKenna, K., Tooth, L & Hoffmann,T. (2006). How and why do occupational therapists use the OTseeker evidence database? Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 53(3) doi: /j x McCluskey, A. & Lovarini, M. (2005). Providing education on evidence based practice improved knowledge but did not change behaviour: a before and after study. BMC Medical Education, 5, 40. doi: / Tooth, L., Bennett, S., Hoffmann, T., McCluskey, A., McKenna, K. & Lovarini, M. (2005). Appraising the quality of randomised controlled trials: Inter rater reliability for the OTseeker evidence database Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, 11(6), doi: /j x McCluskey, A., Lovarini, M., Bennett, S., McKenna, K., Tooth, L. & Hoffmann, T. (2005). What Evidence Exists for Work Related Injury Prevention and Management? Analysis of an Occupational Therapy Evidence Database (OTseeker) British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 68(10), Batchelor, J., Shores, E.A., Marosszeky, J.E., Sandanam, J. & Lovarini, M. (1988). Cognitive rehabilitation of severely closed head injured patients using computer assisted and non computerised treatment techniques. Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation, 3(3), PhD Thesis Lovarini, M. (2012). Sustainability of a community based falls prevention program: A grounded theory. Discipline of Occupational Therapy, University of Sydney, Lidcombe, Australia. M Lovarini CV January

6 Research Reports Hill K, Vrantsidis F, Clemson L, Lovarini M, Russell M. (2011). Community falls prevention program sustainability guidelines, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia. Clemson L, Mathews M, Dean C, Lovarini M & Alam M. (2008). Translating research into practice: Sustainability of a community based falls prevention program in minority communities. Final report. The University of Sydney, Lidcombe, Australia. Key Presentations Clemson, L., Liddle, J., Mackenzie, L., Lovarini, M., Tan, A., Tiedemann, A. & The isolve team. (2018). Supporting the fall prevention practice of allied health professionals working in primary care. 8 th Biennial Australian & New Zealand Falls Prevention Society Conference, Hobart, Australia Yeandle, S. & Lovarini, M. (2018). Technology and networks of support: Active ageing among older people with complex needs. International Federation on Ageing 14 th Global Conference, Toronto, Canada. Lovarini, M., Clemson, L., Mackenzie, L., Tiedemann, A., Tan, A. & Liddle, J. (2017). Supporting the implementation of fall prevention interventions by allied health professionals in primary care. Occupational Therapy Australia 27 th National Conference, Perth, Australia. Brentnall, J., Lovarini, M., Penman, M. & McGrath, M. (2017) Innovations in project management practice education for student professional development through high quality, strategic, and interprofessional opportunities. Occupational Therapy Australia 27th National Conference and Exhibition Education Day, Perth, Australia. Lovarini, M. (2016). Technologies in home based care. Where to from here? World Universities Network (WUN) for Sustainable Care Meeting, Sydney, Australia. Lovarini, M. (2016). Towards global cooperation on assistive technology information [session facilitator]. Assistive Technology Australia Seminar and Launch, Sydney, Australia. Patomella, A H., Lovarini, M., Nygard, L. & Lindqvist, E. (2016). Everyday technologies for increasing activities of daily living of older people with mild cognitive impairment living in the community. COTEC ENOTHE Conference, Dublin, Ireland. Kottorp, A., Brorsson, A., Malinowsky, C., Helle, T & Lovarini, M. (2015). Living and ageing with cognitive impairments in the technological landscapes of homes and public places an international perspective. Asia Pacific Occupational Therapy Congress, Rotorua, New Zealand. Lovarini, M., Clemson, L., Tiedemann, A., Tan, A. (2015). Achieving practice change in fall prevention: the isolve project. 26th National Occupational Therapy Conference, Melbourne, Australia. Lovarini, M., Clemson, L., Mackenzie, L., Roberts, C., Sherrington, C., Peiris, D., Willis, K., Pit, S., Poulos, R., Lam, M. (2014). Using theory to inform implementation research: The isolve Project. 2nd Biennial Australian Implementation Conference, Sydney, Australia. Lovarini, M., Clemson, L., Matthews, M., Dean, C. (2010). Achieving program sustainability in falls prevention. International Federation on Ageing 10th Global Conference, Melbourne, Australia. Lovarini, M., Clemson, L., Matthews, M., Dean, C. (2010). Conditions necessary for achieving program sustainability in falls prevention: A grounded theory. 4th Australian & New Zealand Falls Prevention Society Conference, Dunedin, New Zealand. M Lovarini CV January

7 Lovarini, M., Clemson, L., Matthews, M., Dean, C. (2010). Sustainability of community based falls prevention interventions: A systematic review. 4th Australian & New Zealand Falls Prevention Society Conference, Dunedin, New Zealand. Lovarini, M., Clemson, L., Matthews, M., Dean, C. (2010). Sustaining the Stepping On program: Major influences and critical factors. Australian Association of Gerontology NSW Division Rural Conference, Ballina, Australia. Lovarini, M., Clemson, L., Matthews, M., Dean, C. (2008). Translating research into practice: Sustainability of a community based falls prevention program. 3rd Australian New Zealand Falls Prevention Conference, Melbourne, Australia. Higher Degree Research Student Supervision PhD Current Research Supervisor (Primary) Student: Ms Lauren Christie Topic: Factors influencing the sustainability of constraint induced movement therapy (CIMT) programs in upper limb rehabilitation for people with stroke. PhD Current Auxiliary Supervisor Student: Ms Caitlin Hamilton Topic: Affordable technology to improve physical activity levels and mobility outcomes in rehabilitation. PhD Current Auxiliary Supervisor Student: Ms Jacinta Borilovic Topic: Evaluating the use of technologies to support older Australians to age in place. PhD Current Auxiliary Supervisor Student: Ms Claire Stewart Topic: Increasing the amount of practice after stroke. PhD Completed Auxiliary Supervisor Student: Mr Muhammad Romli Topic: The application of the Home Falls and Accidents Screening Tool (Home Fast) in Malaysia to address falls risk among older Malaysians. Honours and Research Stream Student Supervision Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) Honours Co supervisor 2018 Student: Ms Imojean Best Topic: The use of computer based technologies to enhance meaningful engagement for people with dementia in residential aged care: A scoping review Student: Mr Zac Shparberg Topic: Occupational therapy and meaningful engagement for people with advanced dementia living in residential care settings: a scoping review. M Lovarini CV January

8 Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) Co supervisor 2013 Student: Mr Kajtek Kielich Topic: Urban Australian general practitioners perceptions of falls risk screening, falls risk assessment, and referral practices for falls prevention: An exploratory cross sectional survey study. Master of Occupational Therapy Coursework Program Research Elective Stream Co supervisor 2018 Student: Ms Alessandra Dennehy Topic: Reliability of a video analysis tool for animal assisted therapy with children and adolescents diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Student: Ms Kathleen Richardson Topic: The Value & Contribution of Trained Dogs in an Animal Assisted Therapy Program for Children & Adolescents with Autism: Parent Perspectives. Student: Ms Ling Koh Topic: The nature of falls experienced by older people living in the community with a mental illness: A qualitative study Student: Ms Brianna Clark Topic: Outcomes of dog assisted therapy for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. Student: Ms Maeve Condon Topic: Animal assisted therapy for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder: Parent perspectives. Teaching University of Sydney Master of Occupational Therapy Coursework Program (two year program) Unit of Study Year of Teaching Student Stage OCCP5241 Evaluation of OT Practice 2015, 2016, 2017, nd year OCCP5239 Community based OT Fieldwork 2015, 2016, 2017, nd year HSBH5006 Research Elective Dissertation nd year OCCP5207 Assessing Evidence for OT Practice 2012, 2013, 2014, st year OCCP5219 OT in School and Work Environments 2012, st year OCCP5246/OCCP4082 OT in Occupational Health, st year Safety and Rehab OCCP5242 Reflexivity and OT Professional Practice nd year OCCP5238 Developing OT Professional Skills in Practice nd year Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) Program (four year program) Unit of Study Year of Teaching Student Level OCCP4090 Honours Research Seminar , 2014, th year OCCP3079 Honours Research Seminar , rd year OCCP4093 Honours Thesis , 2013, 2014, th year OCCP3078 Occupational Performance Retirement 2012, 2013, rd year M Lovarini CV January