Chiara Naseri

Chiara Naseri is an Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at The University of Western Australia's School of Allied Health, with an external role as a Clinical Specialist in Falls Prevention and Management at St John of God Midland Public and Private Hospital. She holds a PhD in Physiotherapy from Curtin University (completed 2020), focusing on fall prevention post-hospital discharge.

Her research interests center on falls prevention, gerontology, rehabilitation, and healthy ageing, with a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration to reduce hospital-related functional decline and healthcare demand. Key areas include falls prevention education, implementation science, dementia care, and family caregiver support.

Her articles explore community-based health programs, assistive technology, and systematic reviews on fall prevention strategies. Recent work emphasizes randomized controlled trials for chronic disease management and consumer-driven evaluations of assistive technologies.

• Grants:
  • "What influences older people to join a community hub to engage in healthy ageing programs?" (2022–2024)
  • "Promoting healthy ageing for recently hospitalised older people by implementing community health programs" (2022–2024)
• Peer Review Activities:
  • BMC Geriatrics
  • Age and Ageing

Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in health and education for older adults. She collaborates across disciplines to translate research into practical healthcare solutions.