Jane Mathias

Jane Mathias

School of Psychology

Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences


Emerita Professor Jane Mathias

My research falls within the field of clinical neuropsychology, which examines the cognitive, emotional and behavioural changes associated with different types of brain damage and brain dysfunction.

I am particularly interested in adult traumatic brain injury, but I am also involved in research examining pediatric traumatic brain injury, stroke, dementia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and other conditions that can affect cognitive or emotional functioning.

My research is largely quantitative in nature, with a particular focus on meta-analyses that consolidate existing research in various areas of clinical neuropsychology.

My current research projects, including those of my research students, largely fall within the broad area of clinical neuropsychology.  To this end, they examine the cognitive and/or psychological consequences of brain damage or dysfunction that occurs as a result of a variety of neurological and medical disorders.  

With few exceptions, this research uses a quantitative approach and primarily focuses on adult disorders.  I have a particular interest in meta-analyses to address a research question and synthesize the research findings, and have now published over 30 such studies.  Meta-analyses all have their unique challenges, which makes them particularly interesting to undertake.

My research spans multiple clinical groups, including traumatic brain injury, dementia, stroke, multiple sclerosis, mild cognitive impairment, chronic pain, chronic fatigue syndrome, cancer, and spinal injury. 

  • Past Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)

    Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name
    2015 - 2021 Principal Supervisor Changes to White Matter and Cognition Following Traumatic Brain Injury Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Erica Jane Wallace
    2015 - 2020 Principal Supervisor Stem Cell Treatments for Stroke: A Biopsychosocial Perspective Doctor of Philosophy/Master of Psychology (Clinical) Doctorate Full Time Dr David John Unsworth
    2015 - 2023 Principal Supervisor The QuickSort: A Brief Screen for Detecting Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Part Time Dr Amie Foran
    2011 - 2019 Principal Supervisor Waiting for Chronic Pain Treatment: Impact on Patients and Considerations for Tertiary Services Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Part Time Prof Anne Louise Jane Burke
    2011 - 2017 Principal Supervisor Depression and Anxiety Following a Traumatic Brain Injury Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Part Time Dr Amanda Jane Osborn
    2011 - 2017 Principal Supervisor Cognitive and Psychological Problems After Total Joint Replacement in Older Adults Master of Psychology (Clinical)/Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Ms Julia Erin Scott
    2009 - 2014 Co-Supervisor Road safety and mobility of older drivers in rural versus urban areas Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Dr James Peter Thompson
    2009 - 2016 Principal Supervisor Cognitive Functioning in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Part Time Ms Susan Jayne Cockshell
    2008 - 2013 Co-Supervisor Development of Novel Pharmacological Treatments for Intracranial Pressure Using Appropriate Experimental Models of Traumatic Brain injury Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Levon Gabrielian
    2007 - 2012 Principal Supervisor Effectiveness of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Telecounselling for the Treatment of Psychological Problems Following Spinal Cord Injury Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Part Time APrf Diana Dorstyn
    2006 - 2011 Principal Supervisor The impact of pharmacological treatments on outcome after adult traumatic brain injury: What does the research show? Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Ms Patricia Wheaton
    2006 - 2010 Principal Supervisor Measurement, Causes and Impacts of Vascular Cognitive Impairment and Vascular Depression Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Ms Skye Nadine McLennan
    2005 - 2009 Principal Supervisor Corpus Callosum Morphology and Function in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and the Relationship between the Corpus Callosum and Cognitive Functioning in Healthy Adults Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Dr Amanda Hutchinson
    2001 - 2004 Principal Supervisor SELF-REGULATION OF THE DRIVING BEHAVIOUR OF OLDER DRIVERS Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time APrf Matthew Baldock
    1997 - 2005 Principal Supervisor The Nature and Assessment of Attentional Function Following Severe Traumatic Brain Injury Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Part Time Mr Andrew John Bate

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