Rate My Professor Sheridan Read

Dr Sheridan Read serves as a Senior Lecturer and teaching/research academic in the School of Nursing at Murdoch University. A registered nurse, she earned her Doctor of Philosophy from Curtin University's School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine, where her doctoral research employed a grounded theory approach to investigate the experiences of people with dementia. During her PhD candidacy at Curtin, she developed a strong foundation in dementia-related research, producing early publications that highlight her dedication to improving care and support for individuals affected by dementia. Transitioning to Murdoch University, she continues her academic career as an early career researcher focused on advancing nursing practices in this field.

Dr Read's research specializations encompass the lived experiences and expectations of people with dementia, their involvement in care and support planning, family carers' understandings of future expectations, community attitudes towards dementia, and interventions to enhance societal perceptions and reduce stigma. Her key publications include the highly cited 'Experiences and expectations of living with dementia: A qualitative study' co-authored with C. Toye and D. Wynaden (Collegian, 2017; 79 citations); 'The participation of people with dementia in the planning of their care and support: an integrative literature review' (Dementia, 2020; 25 citations); 'Development of the dementia community attitudes questionnaire' with D. Wynaden, M.A. Albrecht, and C. Toye (Dementia, 2021; 7 citations); 'A qualitative exploration of family carer’s understandings of people with dementia’s expectations for the future' (Dementia, 2021; 4 citations); a book chapter 'Neurocognitive disorders' with S. Slatyer (Gerontological Nursing: A Holistic Approach to the Care of Older People, 2021; 2 citations); and 'Dementia awareness raising forum: Improving attitudes towards people living with dementia' (Dementia, 2025; 1 citation). Frequently collaborating with C. Toye and D. Wynaden, her work demonstrates growing influence in dementia nursing scholarship. Beyond research, she serves as Early Career Researcher Director for Aus-Hartford, contributing to gerontological nursing workforce development, and engages in panels and forums promoting dementia advocacy and ageism reduction.