Frances Rapport

Frances Rapport is a Professor of Health Implementation Science at Macquarie University’s Centre for Healthcare Resilience and Implementation Science within the Australian Institute of Health Innovation. She holds an Honorary Chair in Qualitative Health Research at Swansea University’s Medical School and international Visiting Professorships. Her expertise spans qualitative and mixed-methods research in medical and health services, with a focus on healthcare resilience, implementation science, and chronic disease management.

Education:

• PhD, MPhil, BA (Hons), Cert Ed
• FRSA (Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts)

Research Interests:

Rapport’s work emphasizes the intersection of qualitative research and healthcare system improvement. Key areas include:

• Resilient healthcare design and infrastructure
• Implementation science for clinical guidelines
• Epilepsy and hearing impairment management
• Women’s reproductive health equity
• Integrated care models

Awards & Recognition:

• MQBS Research Impact Prize (2024)
• Excellence in Publication Award (2019, 2017)
• British Society for Audiology Clinical Research Winner (2016)

Grants & Projects:

Rapport leads projects funded by the Welsh Assembly Government, National Institute for Health Research, and Cochlear Ltd. Notable initiatives include:

• Create a culture of safety and respect in healthcare
• Hearing impairment longitudinal study (HALOS)
• Centre for Implementation of Hearing Research (I-HeaR)

Labs & Teams:

Active in the:

• Centre for Healthcare Resilience and Implementation Science
• Australian Institute of Health Innovation
• International collaborations in Europe/US