Corey Adams

Corey Adams is a Researcher at Macquarie University’s Australian Institute of Health Innovation (AIHI) within the Centre for Health Systems and Safety Research. With over 20 years of healthcare experience, including roles as an ICU Registered Nurse and an MBA from the University of Southern Queensland, he focuses on mixed-methods research to improve patient and staff experiences in healthcare systems. He is currently completing a Doctorate in Public Health at the University of New South Wales Sydney.

Education:

• Doctorate in Public Health (2019–Present), University of New South Wales Sydney
• Master of Business Administration (2013–2015), University of Southern Queensland
• Graduate Diploma of Psychology (2010–2012), Charles Darwin University
• Bachelor of Nursing (2000–2003), Charles Sturt University

Research Interests:
Corey’s work centers on healthcare quality improvement, patient experience measurement, co-design methodologies, and healthcare delivery optimization. His research explores topics like statutory duty of candour compliance, virtual care implementation, and reducing noise pollution in emergency departments. He emphasizes equity-focused approaches, particularly for ethnically diverse and intellectually disabled populations.

Grants & Projects:

• Evaluating the impact of the Statutory Duty of Candour and SAPSE legislation in Victoria (2024–2025)
• Pioneering co-created patient-reported experience measures for people with intellectual disability (2024–2027)
• NSW Remote Patient Monitoring Program: Preliminary Process Analysis (2024)

His collaborative research has led to outputs addressing noise in emergency departments, clinician experiences with virtual care, and equity in healthcare measurement. He regularly presents at conferences on healthcare innovation and change management strategies.