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Emergency Medicine Health System Research Health Workforce Oceania Physiotherapy RESEARCHER PROFILE

Physiotherapist-led care for musculoskeletal conditions in the emergency department

By Bench Side Story — 6 days ago

Associate Professor Gustavo Machado is a physiotherapist and health services researcher at the University of Sydney and the Institute for Musculoskeletal Health, Sydney Local Health District. He holds an NHMRC Investigator Fellowship (EL2) and a University of Sydney Robinson Fellowship.

With over 15 years of research experience, he leads a program focused on transforming musculoskeletal and emergency care through evidence-based practice. His research involves large-scale clinical trials evaluating treatments for musculoskeletal pain, strategies to reduce low-value care, and innovative models of emergency, hospital and virtual care. His work aims to improve patient outcomes, healthcare efficiency and health system sustainability.

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Health Workforce Oceania Paramedicine Research RESEARCHER PROFILE

Paramedicine workforce across Australian & New Zealand

By Bench Side Story — 8 months ago

Liz Thyer is an Associate Professor in the Western Sydney University Paramedicine program and is passionate about innovations and excellence in health sciences teaching and learning. 

She was an advanced life support paramedic with Ambulance Victoria for 11 years including roles as a clinical instructor and peer support officer. She has previously worked at Victoria University with the Paramedic programs and at Deakin University in Learning Futures. 

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Health Workforce LGBTQIA+ Oceania Pediatric / Paediatric Podiatry RESEARCHER PROFILE

Podiatric Research In Children, the workforce and the LGBTQIA+ community

By Bench Side Story — 1 year ago

Professor Williams holds the role of Deputy Head of School, School of Primary and Allied Health Care, and course coordinator of the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree. She is a podiatrist, and has held professional roles in community health, acute and subacute services in child health care teams, research leadership and professional governance.

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Health Workforce Oceania RESEARCHER PROFILE

Enhancing occupational therapy service provision with military veterans

By Bench Side Story — 2 years ago

Prof McKinstry was instrumental in the development of the occupational therapy course at the La Trobe University’s Bendigo campus and also the establishment of the Rural Health School.

Prof McKinstry’s research focus is on health workforce, particularly developing a sustainable rural health workforce through recruitment of rural students for health courses, innovative and flexible delivery of health courses, telehealth and emerging areas of practice for occupational therapists.

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Behavioural Science Health Workforce Lung Cancer Oceania Population RESEARCHER PROFILE

Behavioural science in cancer screening, control and communication

By Bench Side Story — 2 years ago

Dr Dodd has an established international reputation as a behavioural scientist in cancer control and communication. Since completing her PhD in 2016, Dr Dodd has been awarded a three-year University of Sydney Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (2018-2021) and a three-year Research Fellowship at The Daffodil Centre (current). Dr Dodd is the co-chair of the ‘Strengthening and optimising approaches to cancer prevention, screening, and early detection’ hub at The Daffodil Centre (with more than 130 staff and students).

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