By Professor Brian Michael Draper

Journal articles

Draper B, 2008, 'A 70 year old woman with dementia and no insight: the best approach', Medicine Today, 9, pp. 71 - 72

Draper B; Snowdon J; Wyder M, 2008, 'A pilot study of the suicide victim`s last contact with a health professional', Crisis - the Journal of Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention, 29, pp. 96 - 101

Draper B, 2008, 'Commentary on `Occuptional therapy is cost-effective for older people with dementia and their caregivers`', Evidence-Based Mental Health, 11, pp. 83 - 83

Agar MR; Currow DC; Plummer J; Chye R; Draper B, 2008, 'Differing management of people with advanced cancer and delirium by four sub-specialties', Palliative Medicine, 22, pp. 633 - 640

Kerse N; Flicker L; Pfaff JJ; Draper B; lautenschlager N; Sim M; Snowdon JA; Almeida OP, 2008, 'Falls, Depression and antidepressants in later life: A large Primary Care Appraisal', PLoS One, 3, pp. e2423, http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0002423

Draper B; Pfaff JJ; Pirkis J; Snowdon J; lautenschlager N; Wilson IR; Almeida OP, 2008, 'Long-term effects of childhood abuse on the quality of life and health of older people: Results from the depression and early prevention of suicide in general practice project', Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 56, pp. 262 - 271, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1532-5415.2007.01537.x

Draper B; Berman K, 2008, 'Tolerability of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors - Issues relevant to the elderly', Drugs and Aging, 25, pp. 501 - 519

Wyder M; Draper B; Snowdon J, 2007, 'A pilot study of suicide victims` last contact with a health professional: Characteristics of suicides over the age of 60', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 41, pp. A100 - A100

Chan J; Draper B; Banerjee S, 2007, 'Deliberate self-harm in older adults: a review of the literature from 1995 to 2004', International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 22, pp. 720 - 732

Draper B, 2007, 'Dementia - behavioural and psychological symptoms', Medical Observer, pp. 31 - 35

Draper B; Vukolova N, 2007, 'Psychiatry training in NSW: The role of the nsw institute of medical education and training (IMET)', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 41, pp. A104 - A104, http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000246617600166&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a

Draper B; Snowdon JA; Wyder M, 2007, 'Psychological autopsy in suicide: A comparison of informant interviews and Coroner`s file pilot data in middle-aged and older suicides', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 41, pp. A14 - A14

Draper B; Bowring GT; Thompson C; Van Heyst J; Conroy P; Thompson J, 2007, 'Stress in caregivers of aphasic stroke patients: a randomized controlled trial', Clinical Rehabilitation, 21, pp. 122 - 130

Draper B, 2006, 'Dealing with dementia. A guide to Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.', Perspectives (Gerontological Nursing Association (Canada)), 30, pp. 10

Draper B; Brodaty H; Low L, 2006, 'A tiered model of psychogeriatric service delivery: an evidence-based approach', International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 21, pp. 645 - 653

Agar MR; Chye R; Currow DC; Draper B, 2006, 'Survey of current practice: Management of delirium by palliative care, psychogeriatric, geriatric, and oncology specialists in Australia and New Zealand', Journal of Palliative Care, 22, pp. 209 - 210, http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000240924900090&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a

Mcminn B; Draper B, 2005, 'Vocally disruptive behaviour in dementia: Development of an evidence based practice guideline', Aging and Mental Health, 9, pp. 16 - 24

Draper B; Low L, 2005, 'What is the effectiveness of acute hospital treatment of older people with mental disorders?', International Psychogeriatrics, 17, pp. 539 - 555

Draper BM; Busetto G; Cullen B, 2004, 'Risk factors for and prediction of falls in an acute aged care psychiatry unit', Australasian Journal on Ageing, 23, pp. 48 - 51

Low L; Brodaty H; Edwards R; Kochan N; Draper B; Trollor JN; Sachdev PS, 2004, 'The prevalence of ‘cognitive impairment no dementia’ in community-dwelling elderly: a pilot study', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 38, pp. 725 - 731, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-1614.2004.01451.x

Chow E; Kong B; Wong M; Draper B; Lin K; Ho S; Wong C, 2004, 'The prevalence of depressive symptoms among elderly Chinese private nursing home residents in Hong Kong', International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 19, pp. 734 - 740

Low L; Brodaty H; Draper B, 2004, 'The relationship between self-destructive behaviour and nursing home environment', Aging and Mental Health, 8, pp. 29 - 33

Moncrieff J; Draper BM; Verberne TJ; Ankarberg PH; Hall WD; Mant A; Mitchell PB, 2003, 'Antidepressant prescribing and suicide [2] (multiple letters)', British Medical Journal, 327, pp. 288 - 289

Brodaty H; Draper BM; Low L, 2003, 'A description of nursing home staff attitudes towards residents, strain related to dementia care and satisfaction with work', Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing, 44, pp. 583 - 590

Draper BM, 2003, 'Advanced training report', Newsletter of the Faculty of Psychiatry of Old Age, 8, pp. 5 - 5

Draper BM, 2003, 'Antidpressant prescribing and suicide Associations attribute possible casuality inappropiately', British Medical Journal: International, 327, pp. 288 - 288

Brodaty H; Draper B; Low L, 2003, 'Behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia: a seven-tiered model of service delivery', Medical Journal of Australia, 178, pp. 231 - 234

Draper BM, 2003, 'Innovative interventions to reduce demntia cregiver distress: A clinical guide', International Psychogeriatrics, 15, pp. 197 - 198

Draper B; Jochelson TR; Kitching D; Snowdon JA; Brodaty H; Russell B, 2003, 'Mental health service delivery to older people in New South Wales: perceptions of aged care,adult mental health and mental health services for older people.', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 37, pp. 735 - 740

Brodaty H; Draper B; Low L, 2003, 'Nursing home staff attitudes towards residents with dementia:Strain and staisfaction with work', Journal of Advanced Nursing, 44, pp. 583 - 590

Draper BM, 2003, 'Outcome of treatment of vocally disruptive behaviour in nursing home residents', Australasian Journal on Ageing, 22.2, pp. 80 - 84

Draper B; Brodaty H; Low L; Richards V, 2003, 'Prediction of mortality in nursing home residents: impact of passive self-harm behaviours', International Psychogeriatrics, 15, pp. 187 - 196

Brodaty H; Draper B; Miller J; Low L; Lie D; Sharah S; Paton H, 2003, 'Randomized controlled trial of different models of care for nursing home residents with dementia complicated by depression or psychosis', Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, 64, pp. 63 - 72

Draper BM, 2003, 'Researching aging and ecoomics', IPA bulletin, 20, pp. 21 - 21

Draper B, 2003, 'Training in old age psychiatry', Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, 18, pp. 683 - 685

Draper BM, 2003, 'Training report', Newsletter of the Faculty of Psychiatry of Old Age, 9, pp. 3 - 3

Draper BM, 2003, 'Websit reviews- the spotlight is on diverse regional and international sites', IPA bulletin, 20, pp. 21 - 22

Low L; Brodaty H; Draper B, 2002, 'A study of premorbid personality and behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia in nursing home residents', International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 17, pp. 779 - 783

Draper B, 2002, 'Advanced training in psychiatry of old age in rural and regional settings', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 36, pp. 8 - 8, http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000179746000059&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a

Draper B, 2002, 'North American site reviews `On the web`', IPA bulletin, 19, pp. 23 - 24

Draper B; Brodaty H; Low L; Richards V; Paton H; Lie D, 2002, 'Self-destructive behaviors in nursing home residents', Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 50, pp. 354 - 358

Draper BM, 2002, 'Training excellence', Newsletter of the Faculty of Psychiatry of Old Age, 25, pp. 7 - 7

Draper B; Brodaty H; Low L, 2002, 'Types of nursing home residents with self-destructive behaviours: analysis of the Harmful Behaviours Scale', International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 17, pp. 670 - 675

Draper BM, 2002, 'Website reviews `on the web`', IPA bulletin, 19, pp. 19 - 20

Brodaty H; Draper B; Low L, 2002, 'What environmental and staffing characteristics predict behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia in nursing home residents?', Psychogeriatrics, 2, pp. 47 - 53

Draper B; Koschera A, 2001, 'Do older people receive equitable private psychiatric service provision under Medicare?', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, pp. 626 - 630

Brodaty H; Draper B; Saab D; Low L; Richards V; Paton H; Lie D, 2001, 'Psychosis, depression and behavioural disturbances in Sydney nursing home residents: prevalence and predictors', International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 16, pp. 504 - 512

Draper B; Brodaty H; Low L; Saab D; Lie D; Richards V; Paton H, 2001, 'Use of psychotropics in Sydney nursing homes: Associations with depression, psychosis and behavioural disturbances', International Psychogeriatrics, 13, pp. 107 - 120

Draper B; Snowdon JA; Meares S; Turnidge JD; Gonski PN; Mcminn B; Mcintosh H; Latham L; Draper D; Luscombe GM, 2000, 'Case-controlled study of nursing home residents referred for treatment of vocally disruptive behavior', International Psychogeriatrics, 12, pp. 333 - 344

Draper BM, 2000, 'Mental health of the elderly in the community', Medical Journal of Australia, 173, pp. 80 - 82

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