Andrea Abel

Andrea Abel is a Clinical Professor and Clinic Manager/Educator in Speech Pathology and Telerehabilitation at the University of Queensland's School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. She specializes in clinical education, telehealth integration, and healthcare accessibility. Her work focuses on optimizing clinical placements, telepractice models, and simulation-based learning in speech pathology and audiology.

Her research interests include remote clinical supervision, teleaudiology services in regional areas, pandemic-driven adaptations in healthcare education, and informed decision-making in dysphagia management. She has contributed to developing guidelines for telepractice and shared decision-making in clinical practice.

Publications highlight her expertise in evaluating telehealth services, student and educator experiences during transitions to online platforms, and simulation-based stuttering management training. Her work bridges clinical innovation with practical healthcare delivery challenges.