Deborah Koder
Biographic Data
| ID | 6337736 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Deborah Koder |
| GIVEN NAMES | Deborah |
| FAMILY NAME | Koder |
| SIGNATURE | KODER D |
| AFFILIATIONS | James Cook University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-4556-0031 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 12 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 23 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 12 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1998 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 4 |
Cognitive behavioural therapy for older adults with depressive symptoms living in residential aged care
The hidden arts of a psychology placement coordinator
Despite placements being a critical part of postgraduate psychology training, there is a lack of clarity regarding the role of the psychology placement coordinator. This commentary aims to illustrate the issues, key tasks and potential challenges inherent in the placement coordinator role. In the absence of psychology-specific definitions, this commentary draws on models and definitions of placement coordination from the nursing literature and in…
Telehealth counselling in residential aged care to reduce depression, anxiety, and loneliness
Effects of clinical placements in residential aged care settings on geropsychology competencies among provisional psychologists in Australia
Supervising post-graduate psychology trainees in residential aged care settings
Objective There will be an increased need for psychologists to provide mental health services in residential aged care facilities. Experience while training is invaluable to improving both confidence and interest in working in this area. Awareness of potential barriers and ethical situations that may impede good mental health care is necessary when providing supervision
The Availability of Psychological Services for Aged Care Residents in Australia
ObjectiveRates of depression and anxiety are high among older adults in residential aged care facilities (RACFs). This study examined the extent to which psychological services are made available to facility residents in Australia, and investigated barriers to accessing such services.MethodThe sample consisted of 90 senior staff from a random sample of RACFs. Participants completed self‐report questionnaires regarding their perspectives on the av…
Brief on the Role of Psychologists in Residential and Home Care Services for Older Adults
ObjectiveThis brief examines the evidence that is currently available to inform the provision of psychological services within aged care services, considering both residential care and home care settings.MethodA narrative literature review of the literature evaluating psychological approaches for common conditions in aged care settings was conducted, focusing on the assessment and treatment of common mental health disorders and dementia. Informat…
The current status of clinical geropsychology in Australia
Little recent objective evidence exists to qualify past concerns regarding the low numbers of psychologists working with older adults in Australia. The present study reports on figures from two surveys of Australian psychologists, finding that of the 1,699 psychologists surveyed, only 6% specialise in treating older adults. This figure is comparable to those from studies conducted overseas, where more training and employment opportunities are ava…
Clinical psychologists in aged care in Australia
Despite increasing numbers of older people in the Australian population, few psychologists work with this segment of the population. The prevalence of psychological disorders in this age group is substantial and there is increasing evidence for the effectiveness of psychological treatments for these conditions in older adults. This study explored the reasons for the limited number of psychologists who work with this growing population. A survey o…
Guidelines for the provision of psychological services for older adults
The practice of psychology covers the range of ages from conception through to the end of life and palliative care. Psychologists practice in a variety of roles, but the majority of these roles involve interactions with nonprofessionals of varying ages. These interactions are governed by codes of ethical practice, whether these are developed by the funding bodies for research activities, professional associations, or regulatory bodies. Ethical co…
The status of geropsychology in australia
Australia has fallen behind overseas counterparts in the area of geropsychology, and clinical geropsychology in particular. Older Australians are not getting the level of psychological services needed on the basis of their status as a large and growing proportion of the population, nor in terms of the level of psychological problems they experience. Research showing the efficacy of psychological interventions in this age group is briefly reviewed…
Geropsychology
The increase in the proportion of the over-65 population in Australia has not been recognised in the field of psychological research and practise. It is suggested that further research is needed to identify risk factors for psychological problems in this age group. The little research that is available supports the use of psychological interventions in the management of common problems of everyday living amongst elderly clients. It is argued that…
The Availability of Psychological Services for Aged Care Residents in Australia
ObjectiveRates of depression and anxiety are high among older adults in residential aged care facilities (RACFs). This study examined the extent to which psychological services are made available to facility residents in Australia, and investigated barriers to accessing such services.MethodThe sample consisted of 90 senior staff from a random sample of RACFs. Participants completed self‐report questionnaires regarding their perspectives on the av…
Geropsychology
The increase in the proportion of the over-65 population in Australia has not been recognised in the field of psychological research and practise. It is suggested that further research is needed to identify risk factors for psychological problems in this age group. The little research that is available supports the use of psychological interventions in the management of common problems of everyday living amongst elderly clients. It is argued that…
Brief on the Role of Psychologists in Residential and Home Care Services for Older Adults
ObjectiveThis brief examines the evidence that is currently available to inform the provision of psychological services within aged care services, considering both residential care and home care settings.MethodA narrative literature review of the literature evaluating psychological approaches for common conditions in aged care settings was conducted, focusing on the assessment and treatment of common mental health disorders and dementia. Informat…
The current status of clinical geropsychology in Australia
Little recent objective evidence exists to qualify past concerns regarding the low numbers of psychologists working with older adults in Australia. The present study reports on figures from two surveys of Australian psychologists, finding that of the 1,699 psychologists surveyed, only 6% specialise in treating older adults. This figure is comparable to those from studies conducted overseas, where more training and employment opportunities are ava…
Clinical psychologists in aged care in Australia
Despite increasing numbers of older people in the Australian population, few psychologists work with this segment of the population. The prevalence of psychological disorders in this age group is substantial and there is increasing evidence for the effectiveness of psychological treatments for these conditions in older adults. This study explored the reasons for the limited number of psychologists who work with this growing population. A survey o…
Guidelines for the provision of psychological services for older adults
The practice of psychology covers the range of ages from conception through to the end of life and palliative care. Psychologists practice in a variety of roles, but the majority of these roles involve interactions with nonprofessionals of varying ages. These interactions are governed by codes of ethical practice, whether these are developed by the funding bodies for research activities, professional associations, or regulatory bodies. Ethical co…
The status of geropsychology in australia
Australia has fallen behind overseas counterparts in the area of geropsychology, and clinical geropsychology in particular. Older Australians are not getting the level of psychological services needed on the basis of their status as a large and growing proportion of the population, nor in terms of the level of psychological problems they experience. Research showing the efficacy of psychological interventions in this age group is briefly reviewed…
Geropsychology
The increase in the proportion of the over-65 population in Australia has not been recognised in the field of psychological research and practise. It is suggested that further research is needed to identify risk factors for psychological problems in this age group. The little research that is available supports the use of psychological interventions in the management of common problems of everyday living amongst elderly clients. It is argued that…
Clinical psychologists in aged care in Australia
Despite increasing numbers of older people in the Australian population, few psychologists work with this segment of the population. The prevalence of psychological disorders in this age group is substantial and there is increasing evidence for the effectiveness of psychological treatments for these conditions in older adults. This study explored the reasons for the limited number of psychologists who work with this growing population. A survey o…
Guidelines for the provision of psychological services for older adults
The practice of psychology covers the range of ages from conception through to the end of life and palliative care. Psychologists practice in a variety of roles, but the majority of these roles involve interactions with nonprofessionals of varying ages. These interactions are governed by codes of ethical practice, whether these are developed by the funding bodies for research activities, professional associations, or regulatory bodies. Ethical co…
The current status of clinical geropsychology in Australia
Little recent objective evidence exists to qualify past concerns regarding the low numbers of psychologists working with older adults in Australia. The present study reports on figures from two surveys of Australian psychologists, finding that of the 1,699 psychologists surveyed, only 6% specialise in treating older adults. This figure is comparable to those from studies conducted overseas, where more training and employment opportunities are ava…
The Availability of Psychological Services for Aged Care Residents in Australia
ObjectiveRates of depression and anxiety are high among older adults in residential aged care facilities (RACFs). This study examined the extent to which psychological services are made available to facility residents in Australia, and investigated barriers to accessing such services.MethodThe sample consisted of 90 senior staff from a random sample of RACFs. Participants completed self‐report questionnaires regarding their perspectives on the av…
Brief on the Role of Psychologists in Residential and Home Care Services for Older Adults
ObjectiveThis brief examines the evidence that is currently available to inform the provision of psychological services within aged care services, considering both residential care and home care settings.MethodA narrative literature review of the literature evaluating psychological approaches for common conditions in aged care settings was conducted, focusing on the assessment and treatment of common mental health disorders and dementia. Informat…
Supervising post-graduate psychology trainees in residential aged care settings
Objective There will be an increased need for psychologists to provide mental health services in residential aged care facilities. Experience while training is invaluable to improving both confidence and interest in working in this area. Awareness of potential barriers and ethical situations that may impede good mental health care is necessary when providing supervision
Telehealth counselling in residential aged care to reduce depression, anxiety, and loneliness
Effects of clinical placements in residential aged care settings on geropsychology competencies among provisional psychologists in Australia
Cognitive behavioural therapy for older adults with depressive symptoms living in residential aged care
The hidden arts of a psychology placement coordinator
Despite placements being a critical part of postgraduate psychology training, there is a lack of clarity regarding the role of the psychology placement coordinator. This commentary aims to illustrate the issues, key tasks and potential challenges inherent in the placement coordinator role. In the absence of psychology-specific definitions, this commentary draws on models and definitions of placement coordination from the nursing literature and in…
Medicine (9 works) · Psychology (9 works) · Aging and Gerontology Research (6 works) · Psychiatry (6 works) · Aged care (5 works) · Gerontology (5 works) · Gerontology (5 works) · Mental health (5 works) · Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research (4 works) · Nursing (4 works)