Anne Poulsen

Dr. Anne Poulsen is an Honorary Associate Professor at the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Queensland. Her research focuses on occupational therapy practices, particularly in developmental coordination disorder (DCD), pediatric interventions, and healthcare professional well-being. She has co-authored influential works on goal-setting methodologies, child and parent engagement in therapy, and stress management for oncology staff. Her contributions include the development of assessment tools like the Belief in Goal Self-competence Scale (BiGSS) and collaborative projects addressing childhood obesity and workplace burnout. Poulsen holds a PhD in Physical Activity Participation Patterns of Boys with DCD and actively contributes to conferences and interdisciplinary research initiatives.

Key research themes include: 1) Motivational theories applied to clinical practice, 2) Leisure participation and its impact on quality of life for children with DCD, 3) Workforce challenges in healthcare, and 4) Interprofessional collaboration in pediatric care. Her work bridges academic research with practical applications, emphasizing interventions that enhance both patient and practitioner outcomes.

• Education: PhD in Health Sciences (2006), University of Queensland
• Key Projects: KOALA initiative (childhood obesity prevention), resilience strategies for radiation therapists
• Collaborations: Extensive teamwork with Jenny Ziviani, Michael Poulsen, and interdisciplinary groups

Her recent articles analyze workforce retention in occupational therapy, parent engagement frameworks, and burnout reduction strategies for oncology staff. These studies highlight systemic challenges and evidence-based solutions across multiple healthcare domains.