David Unsworth
School of Psychology
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
Dr David Unsworth, PhD is a Clinical Psychologist who works privately and within S.A. Health. He specialises in working with patients following an acquired brain injury (TBI, concussion), stroke, or other neurological disorder. Dr Unsworth was granted the honorary title of Clinical Lecturer in the University of Adelaide, School of Psychology in 2020.
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Appointments
Date Position Institution name 2021 - ongoing Principal Clinical Psychologist Psychology Rehabilitation Services -
Awards and Achievements
Date Type Title Institution Name Country Amount 2015 Achievement Florey Post Graduate Research Conference - Poster Presenter University of Adelaide Australia - 2014 Award 2014 Best Student Platform Presentation - Australia - 2013 Award Top Student Prize Swinburne University of Technology Australia - -
Education
Date Institution name Country Title 2015 - 2018 University of Adelaide Australia Combined Masters / PhD (ClinPsych) 2014 - 2014 University of Adelaide Australia Bachelor of Health Science (Psychology) Honours 2011 - 2013 Swinburne University of Technology Australia Bachelor of Behavioural Studies (Psychology)
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Journals
Year Citation 2020 Unsworth, D. J., Mathias, J. L., Dorstyn, D. S., & Koblar, S. A. (2020). Stroke survivor attitudes toward, and motivations for, considering experimental stem cell treatments. Disability and Rehabilitation, 42(8), 1-9.
Scopus3 WoS1 Europe PMC12020 Unsworth, D. J., Mathias, J. L., Dorstyn, D. S., & Koblar, S. A. (2020). Are patient educational resources effective at deterring stroke survivors from considering experimental stem cell treatments? A randomized controlled trial. Patient Education and Counseling, 103(7), 1373-1381.
Scopus7 WoS5 Europe PMC32019 Unsworth, D. J., Mathias, J., & Dorstyn, D. (2019). Preliminary Screening Recommendations for Patients at Risk of Depression and/or Anxiety more than 1 year Poststroke. Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases, 28(6), 1519-1528.
Scopus6 WoS6 Europe PMC42017 Unsworth, D., Mathias, J., & Dorstyn, D. (2017). Cell therapies administered in the chronic phase after stroke: a meta-analysis examining safety and efficacy. Regenerative Medicine, 12(1), 91-108.
Scopus3 WoS3 Europe PMC12017 Unsworth, D. (2017). Late-life depression versus vascular depression: An overview for clinical psychologists. APS College of Clinical Psychologists: College Paper, (November 2017), 1. 2017 Unsworth, D., & Mathias, J. (2017). Traumatic brain injury and alcohol/substance abuse: A Bayesian meta-analysis comparing the outcomes of people with and without a history of abuse. Journal of Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology, 39(6), 547-562.
Scopus19 WoS15 Europe PMC62016 Unsworth, D., Mathias, J., & Dorstyn, D. (2016). Safety and efficacy of cell therapies administered in the acute and subacute stages after stroke: a meta-analysis. Regenerative Medicine, 11(7), 725-741.
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Conference Items
Foundations of Perception and Cognition Tutor - 2015
Psychology 1B Marker - 2015
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Committee Memberships
Date Role Committee Institution Country 2017 - 2017 Representative Masters Clinical Advisory Committee University of Adelaide - 2017 - ongoing Assistant Treasurer APS College of Clinical Psychologists - SA Section Australian Psychological Society Australia 2014 - 2014 Representative College of Clinical Neuropsychology - SA Chapter Student Representative University of Adelaide - -
Memberships
Date Role Membership Country 2015 - 2018 Member Provisional Psychologist (AHPRA) Australia 2015 - 2015 Member Australian Psychological Society - College of Clinical Psychologists Australia
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