Cindy Mervin
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Dr. Cindy Mervin is a leading health economist whose research focuses on the economic evaluation of complex interventions, particularly in aged care and dementia. Her major contributions lie in rigorously assessing the cost-effectiveness of innovative therapies designed to improve quality of life for vulnerable populations. She is best known for her pioneering work on the use of interactive robotic animals, such as PARO, to manage behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia. Her landmark cluster-randomised controlled trial protocol (2015, 48 citations) laid the groundwork for understanding how these technologies can reduce agitation and psychotropic drug use in long-term care. Beyond this, Dr. Mervin’s research spans the economics of preventive health, mental health, and chronic disease management, consistently demonstrating how robust economic modelling can inform policy and clinical practice. Her work has been instrumental in shifting the conversation toward non-pharmacological, person-centred care, with her publications cited by researchers and policymakers worldwide. Through her rigorous analyses, Dr. Mervin continues to shape how we value and implement interventions that enhance the well-being of our aging population.
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