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Alex Waddell is a Research Fellow at the Department of Human Centred Computing, Faculty of Information Technology, Monash University. She is affiliated with Action Lab and actively contributes to research at the intersection of behavioural science, public health, and healthcare implementation. Her work focuses on shared decision-making, implementation science, and health service redesign, aiming to improve health outcomes through systemic and behavioural interventions.
Key affiliations:
- Monash University – Department of Human Centred Computing
- Action Lab – Research group focused on human-centred digital health solutions
- Collaborations with Eastern Health, Department of Health and Aged Care (Australia), Alcohol and Drug Foundation, and Headspace
Education:
- PhD in Behavioural Science, Monash University
- Master of Public Health (majoring in Health Economics), University of Melbourne
- BSc in Psychology and Exercise Science, Washington State University
Alex's research emphasizes evidence synthesis, qualitative methods, and co-design of interventions to support clinicians and patients in shared decision-making. Her work spans maternity care, aged care, mental health, and digital health interventions. She has led and contributed to multiple research projects, including SAFER CARE and Health4Her Automated, focusing on scalable, consumer-driven healthcare solutions.
Her recent research outputs demonstrate a strong trend in systematic and scoping reviews, particularly in shared decision-making, workplace mental health, and government-led health initiatives. These publications reflect a methodological strength in evidence synthesis and a thematic focus on improving healthcare systems through policy and behavioural science.
Scientific Awards:
- Monash 3MT Finalist (2020)
Alex is actively involved in research dissemination through peer review, conference presentations (e.g., International Shared Decision Making Conference 2024), and public engagement via media contributions. She has served as a peer reviewer for top venues like ACM CHI and has organized workshops on shared decision-making and early career publishing. Her outreach includes expert commentary on burnout and behavioural science for healthier living, demonstrating a commitment to translating research into public impact.
She is currently involved in five active or recently completed research projects, including interventions in substance use help-seeking, medication administration in aged care, and digital alcohol interventions in breast screening. These projects involve collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and external partners, highlighting her role in bridging academic research with real-world healthcare delivery.
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