I am a founding member of the Healthy Ageing Research Team (HART), a group of clinician-based researchers in Far North Queensland whose research priorities are driven by community identified priorities and clinical need. My research focuses on healthy ageing, with a particular focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in FNQ. 

I hold a Masters and PhD in Clinical Neuropsychology and work as a Clinical Neuropsychologist in private practice. I also provide research supervision to postgraduate students and clinical supervision to psychologists and neuropsychologists.

 

Interests

Professional

• Clinical Neuropsychology

Research

• Healthy Ageing in Aboriginal and Torres Strait communities in FNQ

Teaching

• Clinical Neuropsychology

Research Disciplines

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and wellbeing (4504)
• Public health (4206)

Socio-Economic Objectives

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health (2103)
• health (2099)

Awards

• 2021 - Patsy Bjerregaard Award for Excellence in Patient Care in Allied Health - oustanding performance in the field of research
• 2021 - JCU Award for Excellence in the category of Community Engagement
• 2016 - Patsy Bjerregaard Award for Excellence in Patient Care in Allied Health - oustanding performance in the field of research
• 1995 - James Cook University 2nd year undergraduate statistics prize
• 2011 to 2012 - NAHSSS Allied Health Clinical Psychology Scholarship
• 2004 - University of Western Australia, Completion Scholarship
• 2001 to 2004 - Australian Postgraduate Award

Fellowships

• 2005 - APS College of Clinical Neuropsychologists

Memberships

• 2016 - Member, Statewide Dementia Clinical Network
• 2016 - Member, International Indigenous Dementia Research Network, Canada
• 2005 - Australiasian Society for the Study of Brain Impairment (ASSBI)
• 2000 - Synapse, Brain Injury Association, Queensland
• 1995 - Australian Psychological Society (APS)

These are the most recent publications associated with this author. To see a detailed profile of all publications stored at JCU, visit ResearchOnline@JCU. Hover over Altmetrics badges to see social impact.

Journal Articles

• Russell S, Quigley R, Thompson F, Sagigi B, Miller G, LoGiudice D, Smith K, Strivens E and Pachana N (2023) Culturally Appropriate Assessment of Depression and Anxiety in Older Torres Strait Islanders: Limitations and Recommendations. Clinical Gerontologist, 46 (2). pp. 240-252
• Quigley R, Russell S, Larkins S, Taylor S, Sagigi B, Strivens E and Redman-MacLaren M (2022) Aging well for Indigenous peoples: a scoping review. Frontiers in Public Health, 10.
• Russell S, Quigley R, Thompson F, Sagigi B, Miller G, LoGiudice D, Smith K, Pachana N and Strivens E (2022) Factors associated with the increased risk of dementia found in the Torres Strait. Australasian Journal on Ageing, 41 (1). pp. 88-96
• Thompson F, Russell S, Quigley R, Sagigi B, Taylor S, McDonald M, Campbell S, Esterman A, Harriss L, Miller G, Strivens E and McDermott R (2022) Potentially preventable dementia in a First Nations population in the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area of North Queensland, Australia: A cross sectional analysis using population attributable fractions. The Lancet Regional Health - Western Pacific, 26.
• Thompson F, Russell S, Harriss L, Esterman A, Taylor S, Quigley R, Strivens E and McDermott R (2022) Using health check data to understand risks for dementia and cognitive impairment among Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal peoples in northern Queensland—a data linkage study. Frontiers in Public Health, 10.
• Thompson F, Harriss L, Russell S, Taylor S, Cysique L, Strivens E, Maruff P and McDermott R (2022) Using health check data to investigate cognitive function in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders living with diabetes in the Torres Strait, Australia. Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, 5 (1).
• Quigley R, Russell S, Harvey D and Mann J (2021) OPEN ARCH integrated care model: experiences of older Australians and their carers. Australian Journal of Primary Health, 27 (3). pp. 236-242
• Russell S, Quigley R, thompson f, Sagigi B, LoGiudice D, Smith K, Pachana N, Miller G and Strivens E (2021) Prevalence of dementia in the Torres Strait. Australasian Journal on Ageing, 40 (2). pp. e125-e132
• Russell S, Quigley R, Strivens E, Miller G, Norrie J, Craig D, Jordan J and Muller R (2021) Validation of the Kimberley Indigenous Cognitive Assessment short form (KICA-screen) for telehealth. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 27 (1). pp. 54-58

Other research outputs

• Meldrum K, Andersson E, Wallace V, Webb T, Quigley R, Strivens E and Russell S (2022) Approaches to the development of new mental well-being screening tools for Indigenous peoples: a systematic mixed studies review protocol. BMJ Open, 12 (8).
• Meldrum K, Anderss E, Sagigi B, Webb T, Wapau C, Quigley R, Strivens E and Russell S (2022) How Australian First Nations peoples living in the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area of Australia describe and discuss social and emotional well-being: a qualitative study protocol. BMJ Open, 12 (12).
• Quigley R, Russell S, Sagigi B, Miller G and Strivens E (2021) Community involvement to maximise research success in Torres Strait Islander populations: more than ticking the boxes. Rural and Remote Health, 21 (3).

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ResearchOnline@JCU stores 16+ research outputs authored by A/Prof Sarah G Russell from 2014 onwards.

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These Higher Degree Research projects are either current or by students who have completed their studies within the past 5 years at JCU. Linked titles show theses available within ResearchOnline@JCU.

Current

• Long term Predictive and and Protective Factors of Dementia in the Torres Strait and Cape (PhD , Secondary Advisor)
• Appropriate Use of Medications in Indigenous Patients in a Residential Care Facility: A patient?s, pharmacist?s and doctor?s perspective. (Masters , Secondary Advisor)
• ADAPTTS ? App-based Diet And Physical Activity Tools for the Torres Strait (PhD , Secondary Advisor)
• Healthy Ageing in the Torres Strait: Developing and Implementing a Framework for Best-Practice Aged Care within Primary Health Care Centres (PhD , Secondary Advisor)

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