By Dr Claire O'Connor

Journal articles

O'Connor CM; Clemson L; Hornberger M; Leyton CE; Hodges JR; Piguet O; Mioshi E, 2016, 'Longitudinal change in everyday function and behavioral symptoms in frontotemporal dementia', Neurology Clinical Practice, 6, pp. 419 - 428, http://dx.doi.org/10.1212/CPJ.0000000000000264

O'Connor CM; Clemson L; Flanagan E; Kaizik C; Brodaty H; Hodges JR; Piguet O; Mioshi E, 2016, 'The Relationship between Behavioural Changes, Cognitive Symptoms, and Functional Disability in Primary Progressive Aphasia: A Longitudinal Study', Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders, 42, pp. 215 - 226, http://dx.doi.org/10.1159/000449283

O'Connor CM; Clemson L; Brodaty H; Gitlin LN; Piguet O; Mioshi E, 2016, 'Enhancing caregivers understanding of dementia and tailoring activities in frontotemporal dementia: Two case studies', Disability and Rehabilitation, 38, pp. 704 - 714, http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/09638288.2015.1055375

O'Connor CM; Clemson L; Hornberger M; Leyton CE; Hodges JR; Piguet O; Mioshi E, 2016, 'O3‐11‐03: The Longitudinal Interplay of Behavioral Symptoms and Functional Decline in Frontotemporal Dementia', Alzheimer's & Dementia, 12, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jalz.2016.06.569

Toit SHJD; O'Connor CM, 2015, 'Modified activities acted as a mediator to facilitate engagement and address the needs and personal preferences of people with dementia', Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 62, pp. 453 - 454, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1440-1630.12246

Hsieh S; Leyton CE; Caga J; Flanagan E; Kaizik C; OConnor CM; Kiernan MC; Hodges JR; Piguet O; Mioshi E; Leyton Moscoso C; O'Connor C, 2015, 'The evolution of caregiver burden in frontotemporal dementia with and without amyotrophic lateral sclerosis', Journal of Alzheimer S Disease, 49, pp. 875 - 885, http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/JAD-150475

O'Connor CM; Clemson L; Flanagan E; Kaizik C; Hodges JR; Piguet O; Brodaty H; Mioshi E, 2015, 'O3‐10‐05: Trajectories of functional decline and behavioral changes in primary progressive aphasia', Alzheimer's & Dementia, 11, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jalz.2015.07.295

O'Connor CM; Clemson L; Brodaty H; Hodges JR; Piguet O; Gitlin LN; Mioshi E, 2015, 'P4‐154: The tailored activities program (TAP) for the management of frontotemporal dementia: A case study', Alzheimer's & Dementia, 11, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jalz.2015.06.1861

O'Connor CM; Ahmed S; Mioshi E, 2014, 'Functional disability in primary progressive aphasia', Aphasiology, 28, pp. 1131 - 1149, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02687038.2014.910588

O'Connor CM; Clemson L; Brodaty H; Jeon YH; Mioshi E; Gitlin LN, 2014, 'Use of the Tailored Activities Program to reduce neuropsychiatric behaviors in dementia: An Australian protocol for a randomized trial to evaluate its effectiveness', International Psychogeriatrics, 26, pp. 857 - 869, http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S1041610214000040

O'Connor CM; Clemson L; da Silva TBL; Piguet O; Hodges JR; Mioshi E, 2013, 'Enhancement of carer skills and patient function in the non-pharmacological management of frontotemporal dementia (FTD): A call for randomised controlled studies', Dementia E Neuropsychologia, 7, pp. 143 - 150, http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S1980-57642013DN70200002

Mekala S; Alladi S; Chandrasekar K; Fathima S; O'Connor CM; Mckinnon C; Hornberger M; Piguet O; Hodges JR; Mioshi E, 2013, 'Cultural differences are reflected in variables associated with carer burden in FTD', Dementia and Neuropsychologia, 7, pp. 104 - 109, http://www.demneuropsy.com.br/detalhe_artigo.asp?id=382

Cushing N; Jang J; O Connor CM; Burrell JR; Clemson L; Hodges JR; Mioshi E, 2013, 'Disability in atypical parkinsonian syndromes is more dependent on memory dysfunction than motor symptoms', Parkinsonism & Related Disorders, 19, pp. 436 - 440, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.parkreldis.2013.01.002

Mioshi E; Mckinnon C; Savage S; O'Connor CM; Hodges JR, 2013, 'improving burden and coping skills in frontotemporal dementia caregivers: A pilot study', Alzheimer Disease and Associated Disorders, 27, pp. 84 - 86, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/WAD.0b013e31824a7f5b

Mckinnon C; O'Connor CC; Savage S; Hodges JR; Mioshi E, 2013, 'Qualitative results of a structured group program for carers of people with frontotemporal dementia', International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 28, pp. 216 - 218, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/gps.3813

O'Connor CM; Smith R; Nott MT; Lorang C; Mathews RM, 2011, 'Using video simulated presence to reduce resistance to care and increase participation of adults with dementia', American Journal of Alzheimer S Disease and Other Dementias, 26, pp. 317 - 325, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1533317511410558

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