Dr Sonya Brownie DipAppScNat(AcadNatTher), GradDipSc(Otago University), PhD(SCU) Sonya's doctoral project was a large, national study that examined dietary supplement utilisation, nutritional risk and physical activity patterns in older Australians. This work gave rise to several publications in peer-reviewed journals, and she is now recognised as an expert in the field of complementary medicines usage in the older age group. She has contributed a chapter about older peoples' use of supplements for an international book about nutrition and ageing. As her resume shows her interest in older people extends beyond just their supplement usage. She has published, and given public presentations, on a broad range of topics concerning the health and wellbeing of older people. Sonya is dedicated to promoting healthy ageing as an attainable goal for older Australians.
Journal articles
A scaffolded approach to Discussion Board use for formative assessment of academic writing skills (with Louise Horstmanshof), Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education (2011)
Mastery of academic writing skills remains one of the greatest challenges for university students, especially...
The management of loneliness in aged care residents: an important therapeutic target for gerontological nursing (with Louise Horstmanshof), Geriatric Nursing (2011)
Social engagement and meaningful relationships are critical determinants of the quality of life of older...
Clinical assessment and management of 6 common at-risk nutrients in the older person(Reprint) (with Stephen P. Myers), Integrative Medicine: A Clinician's Journal (2009)
Older people in Western communities are the single largest demographic group at risk from inadequate...
The value of the Australian Nutrition Screening Initiative for Older Australians - results from national survey (with Stephen P. Myers and John Stevens), Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging. (2007)
BACKGROUND: This national investigation of older Australians was conducted to explore the relationship between their...
Predictors of dietary and health supplement use in older Australians, Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing (2006)
Objective: This study aimed to identify the health conditions and symptoms that predicted dietary and...