Jennifer Cox

Jennifer Cox is a researcher in the Faculty of Dentistry and Medical Sciences at Charles Sturt University, Australia. She is actively engaged in health professions education, clinical decision-making, infection control, and patient-centered care. Her interdisciplinary research spans nursing, paramedicine, pharmacology, and telehealth.

Research Interests: Her work focuses on infection prevention among healthcare workers, particularly paramedics; clinical reasoning in health professions; telehealth education during the pandemic; and improving care for vulnerable populations including Arabic-speaking immigrants and patients with Alzheimer’s dementia. She employs systematic and scoping reviews, case studies, and educational research methodologies.

Publication Trends: Over the past decade, her publications reflect a growing emphasis on evidence-based practice, interprofessional collaboration, and digital health education. Recent works highlight infection control in emergency settings, antipsychotic use in dementia, and open-access learning in telehealth, demonstrating responsiveness to public health needs and educational innovation.

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Advising and Grants: Dr. Cox has served as co-supervisor for multiple higher degree research students, including Nicholas Taylor (Paramedic Honours) and Erini Abdelmessih (PhD on cardiovascular care in immigrant populations). She has participated in academic governance through roles in the UCAT-ANZ Test Management Committee and the Australian and New Zealand Association for Health Professions Educators (ANZAHPE). While no direct grant information is listed, her involvement in commissioned reports and public health research suggests engagement with funded projects.

Labs and Teams: She collaborates within a multidisciplinary research network, including colleagues such as Dr. Michelle Simpson, Dr. T Vanniasinkam, and Dr. Paul Ebbs. She is affiliated with the Western NSW Health Research Network and contributes to national academic committees, indicating integration into both regional and national research ecosystems.