Emeritus Professor Richard Sainsbury, Our people, University of Otago, Christchurch

MB ChB(Otago) FRACP Grad Dip Arts(Massey) MA(Dist)Massey

Department of Medicine
University of Otago, Christchurch
The Princess Margaret Hospital
P O Box 800
Christchurch

Email dsain@xtra.co.nz

Current Roles

Emeritus Professor, Health Care of the Elderly, Christchurch School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Past President, N.Z. Geriatrics Society
Locum Physician in Geriatric Medicine, The Princess Margaret Hospital, Burwood Hospital Christchurch Hospital
Elected member Medical Council of New Zealand
Board member, New Zealand Artificial Limb Board

Research Interests

Physiological function of Older People
Hip fracture
Parkinson's Disease
Service Innovations for Older People
Older People in Literature

Top 10 Publications

Ebrahim SBJ, Sainsbury R., Watson S. Foot problems in the elderly - a hospital survey. Brit Med J (1981); 283: 949-950. [100708]
Bennett T, MacDonald IA, Sainsbury R. The influence of acute starvation on the cardiovascular responses to lower body sub-atmospheric pressure or to standing in man. Clin Science (1984); 66: 141-146. [100599]
Bennett T, MacDonald IA, Sainsbury R. The influence of a 48 hour fast on thermo-regulatory responses to graded cooling in man. Clin Science (1984); 67: 445-452. [100599]
Begg EJ, Sharman JR, Kidd JE, Sainsbury R., Clark DWJ. Variability in the elimination of Mianserin in elderly patients. B J of Clin Pharmacology (1989); 27: 445-452. [100708]
Nichol SR, Sainsbury R., Bailey RR, King A, Frampton C, Elliot JR, Turner JG. Assessment of creatinine clearance in healthy subjects over 65 years of age. Nephron (1991); 59: 621-625. [100713]
Wilkinson TJ, Sainsbury R. Elderly people referred for institutional care - is prior assessment necessary? NZ Med J (1992) 105; 945: 451-452. [100708]
Wilkinson TJ., Buhrkuhl DC., Sainsbury R. Assessing and restoring function in the elderly - more than rehabilitation. Clinical Rehabilitation. (1997); 11: 321-328. [100708]
Wilkinson, TJ., Hanger HC., George P., and Sainsbury R. The response to treatment of subclinical thiamine deficiency in the elderly. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (1997); 66:925-8. [100708]
Hanger HC., Fogarty B., Wilkinson TJ., Sainsbury R. Stroke patients' views on stroke outcomes: Death versus disability. Clinical Rehabilitation (2000) 14; 4: 429 - 436
Watson DR., Wilkinson TJ., Sainsbury R., Kidd JE. Effect of hospital admission on the opinions and knowledge of elderly patients regarding cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Age and Ageing (1997); 26: 429-434.

Publications

Sainsbury, D., Wilkinson, T., O’Brien, L., & Croucher, M. (2023, July). Ageing well: Never too early, never too late. Public Talk Series: Celebrating 50 years of University of Otago Christchurch, Otautahi, New Zealand. Retrieved from https://events.otago.ac.nz/christchurch50/ageingwell/Site/Register Other Research Output

Sainsbury, R. (2018, August). Reflections on a career in geriatric medicine. Verbal presentation at the 9th South General Practice Conference & Medical Exhibition (GP CME), Christchurch, New Zealand. Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Sainsbury, R. (2017). How literature enhances the practice of geriatric medicine [Invited]. Australasian Journal on Ageing, 36(Suppl. 2), (pp. 18). doi: 10.1111/ajag.12419 Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Hutchinson, C., Hanger, C., Wilkinson, T., Sainsbury, R., & Pithie, A. (2009). Spontaneous spinal infections in older people. Internal Medicine Journal, 39(12), 845-848. doi: 10.1111/j.1445-5994.2009.02052.x Journal - Research Article

Wong, A., Burford, S., Wyles, C. L., Mundy, H., & Sainsbury, R. (2008). Evaluation of strategies to improve nutrition in people with dementia in an assessment unit. Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging, 12(5), 309-312. doi: 10.1007/BF02982660 Journal - Research Article

2023

Other Research Output

2018

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

2017

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Sainsbury, R. (2017). How literature enhances the practice of geriatric medicine [Invited]. Australasian Journal on Ageing, 36(Suppl. 2), (pp. 18). doi: 10.1111/ajag.12419

2009

Journal - Research Article

2008

Journal - Research Article

Hanger, H. C., Fletcher, V. J., Wilkinson, T. J., Brown, A. J., Frampton, C. M., & Sainsbury, R. (2008). Effect of aspirin and warfarin on early survival after intracerebral haemorrhage. Journal of Neurology, 255(3), 347-352. doi: 10.1007/s00415-008-0650-z

2007

Authored Book - Other

Beard, M. E. J., Thwaites, J. H., Chambers, S. T., Colls, B. M., Cameron, C., Jeffery, M., … Pithie, A., … Sainsbury, R. (2007). Management guidelines for common medical conditions (12th ed.). Christchurch, New Zealand: Canterbury District Health Board, 288p.

Journal - Research Article

Thwaites, J., Mann, F., Gilchrist, N., McKie, J., & Sainsbury, R. (2007). Older patients with hip fractures: Evaluation of a long-term specialist orthopaedic medicine service in their outcomes. New Zealand Medical Journal, 120(1254). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/120-1254/2535/content.pdf

Hanger, H. C., Wilkinson, T. J., Fayez-Iskander, N., & Sainsbury, R. (2007). The risk of recurrent stroke after intracerebral haemorrhage. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry, 78, 836-840. doi: 10.1136/jnnp.2006.106500

2006

Journal - Research Article

Roud, H., Keeling, S., & Sainsbury, R. (2006). Using the COPE assessment tool with informal carers of people with dementia in New Zealand. New Zealand Medical Journal, 119(1237). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/119-1237/2053/content.pdf

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Hanger, H. C., Iskander, N. F., Wilkinson, T. J., & Sainsbury, R. (2006). Recurrence of intracerebral haemorrhage after an index bleed. Internal Medicine Journal, 36(2), (pp. A8). doi: 10.1111/j.1445-5994.2006.01019.x

Hanger, H. C., Wilkinson, T. J., Fayez-Iskander, N., & Sainsbury, R. (2006). The risk of recurrent stroke after intracerebral haemorrhage. New Zealand Medical Journal, 119(1245). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/119-1245/2330/content.pdf

Hutchinson, C., Hanger, H. C., Sainsbury, R., Wilkinson, T. J., & Pithie, A. (2006). Incidence and outcome of bacterial discitis in the elderly in Canterbury. Internal Medicine Journal, 36(Suppl. 5), (pp. A176). doi: 10.1111/j.1445-5994.2006.01206.x

2005

Authored Book - Other

Beard, M. E. J., Thwaites, J. H., Chambers, S. T., Colls, B. M., Doogue, M., Jeffery, M., … Pithie, A., … Sainsbury, R. (2005). Management guidelines for common medical conditions (11th ed.). Christchurch, NZ: Canterbury District Health Board, 271p.

Journal - Research Article

Lynn, S., Sainsbury, R., & Searle, M. (2005). Older patients in the nephrology clinic: Should they be referred? New Zealand Medical Journal, 118(1225). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/118-1225/1728/content.pdf

Thwaites, J. H., Mann, F., Gilchrist, N., Frampton, C., Rothwell, A., & Sainsbury, R. (2005). Shared care between geriatricians and orthopaedic surgeons as a model of care for older patients with hip fractures. New Zealand Medical Journal, 118(1214). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/118-1214/1438/content.pdf

Journal - Research Other

Wilkinson, T. J., & Sainsbury, R. (2005). Response to the article Changing medical students' attitudes about older adults and future older patients. Academic Medicine, 80(10, Suppl.), S6-S9. Retrieved from http://www.academicmedicine.org/cgi/eletters/80/10_suppl/S6#184

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Hanger, H. C., Iskander, N. F., Wilkinson, T. J., & Sainsbury, R. (2005). Recurrence of intracerebral haemorrhage after an index bleed. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Meeting of the Stroke Society of Australasia and Stroke Nursing Symposium. [Abstract]

2004

Journal - Research Other

Hanger, H. C., Wilkinson, T., Keeling, S., & Sainsbury, R. (2004). New Zealand guideline for management of stroke [Letter]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 117(1192). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/117-1192/863/content.pdf

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Thwaites, J., Mann, F., Gilchrist, N., Frampton, C., Rothwell, A., & Sainsbury, R. (2004). Shared care between orthopaedic surgeons and geriatricians for older patients with hip fractures. Proceedings of the New Zealand Geriatrics Society Annual Retreat. (pp. 8). [Abstract]

2003

Authored Book - Other

Beard, M. E. J., Thwaites, J. H., Begg, E. J., Chambers, S., Colls, B. M., Jeffery, G. M., … Pithie, A., … Sainsbury, R., & Young, C. (2003). Management guidelines for common medical conditions (10th ed.). Christchurch, NZ: Canterbury District Health Board, 299p.

Journal - Research Article

Wilkinson, T. J., & Sainsbury, R. (2003). Evaluation of a warfarin initiation protocol for older people. Internal Medicine Journal, 33, 465-467.

Wilkinson, T., & Sainsbury, R. (2003). Stroke services high priority, but neither coordinated nor timely [Editorial]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 116(1174). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/116-1174/433/content.pdf

Beckert, L. E. L., Wilkinson, T. J., & Sainsbury, R. (2003). A needs-based study and examination skills course improves students' performance. Medical Education, 37, 424-428.

Botting, C., Sutherland, M., Wells, E., Town, I., Sainsbury, R., & Toop, L. (2003). The use of inhaled and related respiratory medications in Christchurch rest homes. New Zealand Medical Journal, 116(1187). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/116-1187/709/content.pdf

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Wilkinson, T. J., Thomas, K., MacGregor, S., Tillard, G., Wyles, C., & Sainsbury, R. (2003). Tolerance of early diet textures as indicators of recovery of dysphagia after stroke. Internal Medicine Journal, 33(Suppl.), (pp. A32). doi: 10.1046/j.1445-5994.2003.t01-1-00001.x

2002

Journal - Research Article

Wilkinson, T. J., Thomas, K., MacGregor, S., Tillard, G., Wyles, C., & Sainsbury, R. (2002). Tolerance of early diet textures as indicators of recovery of dysphagia after stroke. Dysphagia, 17(3), 227-232.

Sainsbury, R., & Wilkinson, T. J. (2002). Funding health services for older people. New Zealand Medical Journal, 115(1150), 119-120.

Wilkinson, T. J., Gower, S. E., & Sainsbury, R. (2002). The earlier, the better: The effect of early community contact on the attitudes of medical students to older people. Medical Education, 36, 540-542.

Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles

Wilkinson, T. J., Sainsbury, R., & Gilchrist, N. L. (2002). How well are community-living people treated for osteoporosis after hip fracture? Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 50(11), 1914.

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Wesseldine, A., Wilkinson, T. J., Hanger, C., & Sainsbury, R. (2002). Outcomes from fractured neck of humerus in the older population. Internal Medicine Journal. 33(Suppl.), (pp. A55). [Abstract]

Granger, A. S., Wilson, S. J., Wilkinson, T. J., & Sainsbury, R. J. (2002). Testing for Postural Hypotension in the elderly: Should we bother? Internal Medicine Journal, 33(Suppl.), (pp. A27). [Abstract]

Brown, A. J., Hanger, H. C., Fletcher, V., Wilkinson, T. J., & Sainsbury, R. (2002). Intracerebral haemorrhages - does aspirin or warfarin increase mortality? Internal Medicine Journal (Suppl). 32(5/6), (pp. A49). [Abstract]

2001

Authored Book - Other

Beard, M. E. J., Thwaites, J. H., Begg, E. J., Chambers, S., Jeffery, G. M., King, S., Pithie, A., … Sainsbury, R., & Young, C. (2001). Management Guidelines for Common Medical Conditions (9th ed.). Christchurch: Canterbury District Health Board.

Journal - Research Article

Davison, C. W., Merrilees, M. J., Wilkinson, T. J., McKie, J. S., Sainsbury, R., & Gilchrist, N. L. (2001). Hip fracture mortality and morbidity - can we do better? New Zealand Medical Journal, 114, 329-331.

Low, J., Wyles, C., Wilkinson, T. J., & Sainsbury, R. (2001). The effect of compliance on clinical outcomes for patients with dysphagia on videofluoroscopy. Dysphagia, 16(2), 123-127.

Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles

Wilkinson, T. J., Sainsbury, R., & Gilchrist, N. L. (2001). Osteoporosis follow-up after fracture. Archives of Internal Medicine, 161, 2633.

2000

Journal - Research Article

Granger, A. S., Sainsbury, R., Wilkinson, T. J., & MacFarlane, M. (2000). Multiple meningiomas: Case report and review of the literature. Journal of Clinical Neuroscience, 7(2), 149-152.

Wilkinson, T. J., Hanger, H. C., George, P. M., & Sainsbury, R. (2000). Is subclinical thiamine deficiency in elderly people related to age or co-morbidity? Age & Ageing, 29, 111-116.

Hanger, H. C., Whitewood, P., Brown, G., Ball, M. C., Harper, J., Cox, R., & Sainsbury, R. (2000). A randomised controlled trial of strapping to prevent post-stroke shoulder pain. Clinical Rehabilitation, 14(4), 370-380. doi: 10.1191/0269215500cr339oa

Hanger, H. C., Fogarty, B., Wilkinson, T. J., & Sainsbury, R. (2000). Stroke patients' views on stroke outcomes: Death versus disability. Clinical Rehabilitation, 14, 417-424.

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Brown, A. J., Hanger, H. C., Wilkinson, T. J., Fletcher, V., & Sainsbury, R. (2000). Intracerebral haemorrhages - does being on aspirin or warfarin increase mortality? Stroke: Proceedings of the 4th World Stroke Conference. 31, (pp. 2845). Melbourne, Australia. [Abstract]

Granger, A. S., Sainsbury, R., & Wilkinson, T. J. (2000). Postural hypotension in community-dwelling elderly people: Prevalence and risk factors. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Medicine. 30(2), (pp. 297). [Abstract]

1999

Journal - Research Article

Sainsbury, R., & Wilkinson, T. J. (1999). The achievements of geriatric medicine. New Zealand Medical Journal, 112(1098), 407-410.

Wilkinson, T. J., Begg, E. J., Winter, A. C., & Sainsbury, R. (1999). Incidence and risk factors for hyponatraemia following treatment with fluoxetine or paroxetine in elderly people. British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 47(2), 211-217.

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Wilkinson, T. J., Hanger, H. C., George, P. M., & Sainsbury, R. (1999). Is subclinical thiamine deficiency in the elderly related to age or comorbidity? Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (Suppl). 47(9), (pp. S76). [Abstract]

1998

Journal - Research Article

Begg, E. J., Wilkinson, T. J., Winter, A. C., & Sainsbury, R. (1998). Incidence and risk factors for hyponatraemia following fluoxetine or paroxetine in elderly poeple. Proceedings of ASCEPT, 5, 60.

Hanger, H. C., Walker, G., Patterson, L., McBride, S., & Sainsbury, R. (1998). What do patients and their carers want to know about stroke? A two year follow-up study. Clinical Rehabilitation, 12, 45-52.

Wilkinson, T. J., & Sainsbury, R. (1998). A census-based comparison of centenarians in New Zealand with those in the United States. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 46(4), 488-491.

Wilkinson, T. J., & Sainsbury, R. (1998). Educating medical students in geriatric medicine: the Christchurch experience. Australasian Journal on Ageing, 17(3), 115-119.

Wilkinson, T. J., & Sainsbury, R. (1998). The association between mortality, morbidity and age in New Zealand's oldest old. International Journal of Aging & Human Development, 46(4), 333-343.

Wilkinson, T. J., & Sainsbury, R. (1998). Hip protectors. Age & Ageing, 27, 89-90.

Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles

Wilkinson, T. J., Watson, D. R. R., Sainsbury, R., & Kidd, J. E. E. (1998). Hospital admission and opinions of cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Age & Ageing, 27, 546.

Wilkinson, T. J., Watson, D. R., Sainsbury, R., & Kidd, J. E. E. (1998). Implementation of guidelines for No-CPR orders. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Medicine, 28(1), 67-68.

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Hanger, H. C., Wilkinson, T. J., Fogarty, B., & Sainsbury, R. (1998). Stroke: A Fate Worse Than Death? Cerebrovascular Diseases. 8(Suppl 4), (pp. 109). [Abstract]

1997

Journal - Research Article

Wilkinson, T. J., Buhrkuhl, D. C., & Sainsbury, R. (1997). Assessing and restoring function in elderly people: more than rehabilitation. Clinical Rehabilitation, 11(4), 321-328.

Watson, D. R., Wilkinson, T. J., Sainsbury, R., & Kidd, J. E. (1997). The effect of hospital admission on the opinions and knowledge of elderly patients regarding cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Age & Ageing, 26(6), 429-434.

Hanger, H. C., & Sainsbury, R. (1997). Risky discharges: are we too cautious? Australian Journal on Ageing, 16(4), 155-157.

Wilkinson, T. J., Hanger, H. C., Elmslie, J., George, P. M., & Sainsbury, R. (1997). The response to treatment of subclinical thiamine deficiency in the elderly. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 66(4), 925-928.

Commissioned Report for External Body

Sainsbury, R., Collins, C. C., Duff, G., Harrison, J. E., Wilkinson, T. J., & Haydon, R. K. (1997). Guidelines for the support and management of people with dementia. Commissioned by National Health Committee. 67p.

Sainsbury, R., & Richards, R. A. (1997). Prevention of osteroporosis in older populations. Commissioned by National Health Committee. 50p.

1996

Journal - Research Article

Everts, R., Hanger, H. C., Jennings, L. C., Hawkins, A., & Sainsbury, R. (1996). Outbreaks of influenza A among elderly hospital inpatients. New Zealand Medical Journal, 109, 272-274.

Hanger, H. C., & Sainsbury, R. (1996). Sensory abnormalities after stroke. Stroke, 27, 1439-1440.

Elliott, J. M., Wilkinson, T. J., Hanger, H. C., Gilchrist, N. L., Sainsbury, R., Shamy, S., & Rothwell, A. (1996). The added effectiveness of early geriatrician involvement on acute orthopaedic wards to orthogeriatric rehabilitation. New Zealand Medical Journal, 109(1017), 72-73.