Research Interests
Dr David Burke |
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| Qualifications BMed, MRCPsych, FRANZCP |
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| School of Public Health and Community Medicine |
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| Broad Research Areas | |
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Psychiatry
Ageing
Neuroscience
Clinical Research
Neurodegenerative Diseases
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| Neuroprotection
Exercise
Stress Physiology
Psychogeriatrics
Problem-based learning
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| Research Interests | |
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Involved in research looking at the way vascular risk factors and vascular pathology effect the expression of various types of cognitive impairment and dementia, and in ways of preventing and treating these. Involved in research looking at the role cognitive impairment in precipitating and perpetuating homelessness in elderly people.
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| Teaching Interests | |
| Actively involved in psychiatry education, training, supervision and examination at undergraduate and posygraduate levels. | |
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| Society Memberships & Professional Activities | |
| Fellow Royal australian and New Zealand college of Psychiatrists
Member of RANZCP Faculty of Psychiatry of Old Age
Member Royal College of Psychiatrists
Member of the RCPsych Faculty of Old Age Psychiatry
Memer of the RCPsych Faculty of Academic Psychiatry | |
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| Key works/Publications | |
| Burke D, Hickie I, Breakspear M, Gotz J. Possibilities for the prevention and treatment of cognitive impairment and dementia. British Journal of Psychiatry, 2007; 190: 371-372
Burke D, Shannon J, Beveridge A. Case report of ECT use in a 97 year old and literature review of safety and efficacy issues. Australasian Psychiatry, 2007; DOI 10.1080/10398560701323968. First published online: 21 May 2007
Mutch C, Tobin M, Hickie I, Davenport T, Burke D. Improving community-based services for older patients with depression: the benefits of an educational and service initiative. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 2001; 35: 449-454
Burke D, Sengoz A, Schwartz R. Potentially Reversible Cognitive Impairment in Patients Presenting to Memory Disorders Clinic. Journal of Clinical Neuroscience, 2000; 7: 120-123.
Hickie I, Burke D, Tobin M, Mutch C. The Impact of the Organisation of Mental Health Services on the Quality of Assessment Provided to Older Patients with Depression. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 2000; 34:748-754
Burke D, Shome S. Early Intervention in Schizophrenia in the Elderly Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 1998; 32: 809-814.
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