Rosemary Gowran

Dr. Rosemary Gowran is an Associate Professor at the University of Limerick's School of Allied Health and a member of the Ageing Research Centre. Her work focuses on sustainable healthcare infrastructure, particularly wheelchair and seating assistive technology provision, grounded in human rights, sustainable development, and occupational science.

• Education:
  • PhD (2012)
  • M.Sc. from Trinity College Dublin (2000)
  • B.Sc. (Hon.) from Brunel University (1995)
  • Certificate from Dublin Institute of Technology (1988)

Her research develops sustainable healthcare models through mixed methods, organisational ethnography, and participatory methodologies. Key outputs include the Sustainable Community of Practice Model (SCOP) and studies on arts-based interventions for older adults.

Recent publications (2023-2024) explore music and movement programs for community-dwelling older adults, combining Gerontology, Public Health, and Qualitative Research to address pandemic impacts and chronic conditions. Themes emphasize Accessibility, Health Equity, and Community Engagement.

She has received two honorary awards: Building a Sustainable Wheelchair Provision Community (2008) and Clinical Research Associate of the Year (2013). Her teaching innovations include field trips to traditional craft workshops, enhancing professional development through experiential learning.