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Overview

Janet Robertson is affiliated with Lancaster University in the United Kingdom. Their research spans multiple fields within Biochemistry, Genetics, and Molecular Biology, with a focus on several subfields including Genetics, Molecular Biology, Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, Sociology and Political Science, and General Health Professions.

The main topics covered in Robertson's work include:

  • Epigenetics and DNA Methylation
  • Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
  • Down Syndrome and Intellectual Disability Research
  • Chronic Disease Management Strategies
  • Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
  • Health, Environment, Cognitive Aging
  • Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation

Their recent publications reflect this multidisciplinary approach. Notable papers include:

  • "Conducting community rehabilitation review sessions via videoconference: A feasibility study," 2020, published in the Australian Journal of Rural Health
  • "Parents of Non-binary Children: Stories of Understanding and Support," 2022, published in the Journal of Feminist Family Therapy
  • "Gender and the Premature Deaths of People with Intellectual Disabilities: An International Expert Consultation," 2020, published in the Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities
  • "Epigenetic clocks and DNA methylation biomarkers of brain health and disease," 2025, published in Nature Reviews Neurology
  • "2024 AAHA Community Care Guidelines for Small Animal Practice," 2024, published in the Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association

Frequent co-authors with whom Robertson has collaborated include:

  • Riccardo E. Marioni
  • Hannah M. Smith
  • Anne Richmond
  • Pauline Heslop
  • Emily Lauer

Robertson's work is also featured across various publication venues, notably:

  • Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities
  • Nature Reviews Neurology
  • Australian Journal of Rural Health
  • Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association
  • Journal of Feminist Family Therapy

Best Publications

  • Lifestyle related risk factors for poor health in residential settings for people with intellectual disabilities.

    Janet Robertson;Eric Emerson;Nicky Gregory;Chris Hatton

  • Prevalence of epilepsy among people with intellectual disabilities: A systematic review

    Janet Robertson;Chris Hatton;Eric Emerson;Susannah Baines

  • Social networks of people with mental retardation in residential settings.

    Janet Robertson;Eric Emerson;Nicky Gregory;Chris Hatton

  • Treatment and Management of Challenging Behaviours in Residential Settings

    Eric Emerson;J. Robertson;N. Gregory;Chris Hatton

  • The health of disabled people and the social determinants of health

    Eric Emerson;Ros Madden;Hilary Graham;Gwynnyth Llewellyn

  • The physical health of British adults with intellectual disability: Cross sectional study

    Eric Broughton Emerson;Eric Broughton Emerson;Christopher Rowan Hatton;Susannah May Johnston Baines;Janet Margaret Robertson

  • Reducing antipsychotic medication in people with a learning disability.

    Zahir Ahmed;William I. Fraser;Michael P. Kerr;Chris Kiernan

  • Receipt of psychotropic medication by people with intellectual disability in residential settings.

    J. Robertson;E. Emerson;N. Gregory;C. Hatton

  • Quality and costs of supported living residences and group homes in the United Kingdom.

    Eric Emerson;Janet Robertson;Nicky Gregory;Chris Hatton

  • Person-centred planning: factors associated with successful outcomes for people with intellectual disabilities

    Janet Robertson;Eric Emerson;Chris Hatton;Johan Elliott

  • The impact of person centred planning.

    Janet M. Robertson;Eric Emerson;Chris Hatton;J. Elliott

  • The impact of health checks for people with intellectual disabilities: an updated systematic review of evidence.

    Janet Robertson;Chris Hatton;Eric Emerson;Susannah Baines

  • The impact of health checks for people with intellectual disabilities: a systematic review of evidence

    Janet Robertson;Hazel Roberts;Eric Emerson;Sue Turner

  • The adaptive behavior scale-residential and community (part I): towards the development of a short form.

    Chris Hatton;Eric Emerson;Janet Robertson;Nicola Gregory

  • The quality and costs of community-based residential supports and residential campuses for people with severe and complex disabilities.

    Eric Emerson;Janet Robertson;Nicky Gregory;Sophia Kessissoglou

  • Environmental opportunities and supports for exercising self-determination in community-based residential settings.

    Janet Robertson;Eric Emerson;Chris Hatton;Nicola Gregory

  • Outcomes and Costs of Community Living: Semi-Independent Living and Fully Staffed Group Homes.

    David John Felce;Jonathan Perry;Renee Romeo;Janet Robertson

  • Treatment and management of challenging behaviours in congregate and noncongregate community-based supported accommodation.

    Janet M. Robertson;Eric Emerson;Lisa Pinkney;Emma Caesar

  • Factors associated with staff support and resident lifestyle in services for people with multiple disabilities: a path analytic approach

    Chris Hatton;Eric Emerson;Janet M. Robertson;Dawn Henderson

  • Quality and Costs of Community-based Residential Supports, Village Communities, and Residential Campuses in the United Kingdom.

    Eric Emerson;Janet Robertson;Nicky Gregory;Chris Hatton

  • Unit Costs of Health and Social Care 2006

    Renee Romeo;Martin Knapp;B McIntosh;H Sanderson

Frequent Co-Authors

Eric Emerson
Eric Emerson Lancaster University
Chris Hatton
Chris Hatton Manchester Metropolitan University
David John Felce
David John Felce Cardiff University
Gwynnyth Llewellyn
Gwynnyth Llewellyn University of Sydney
Richard P. Hastings
Richard P. Hastings University of Birmingham
Stewart L. Einfeld
Stewart L. Einfeld University of Sydney
Roger J. Stancliffe
Roger J. Stancliffe University of Sydney

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