Diana Dorstyn

Dr. Diana Dorstyn is an Associate Professor at the School of Psychology, University of Adelaide, affiliated with the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. As a registered psychologist and mid-career researcher, her work focuses on psychosocial interventions to improve health outcomes and quality of life for individuals with traumatic injuries, chronic illnesses (e.g., spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, stroke), and neurodevelopmental disorders.

Her research includes collaborations with organizations like estara and WorkGain to develop vocational counseling services and work-specific simulation rehabilitation programs. She specializes in meta-analysis methodologies to synthesize evidence for clinicians and policymakers.

Recent publications highlight trends in neurological rehabilitation, telehealth interventions, and third-wave psychotherapies, with applications for stroke survivors, multiple sclerosis patients, and caregivers. Her work spans systematic reviews, qualitative studies, and effect-size analyses in these domains.