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Eliza Watson is a Research Fellow at Monash University specializing in Evidence Synthesis and Qualitative Implementation Methods, with research concentrated on antimicrobial stewardship, vaccine uptake, and infection prevention in healthcare settings. Her work addresses critical gaps in residential aged care and hospital systems through mixed-methods approaches.
Her primary research interests include:
- Antimicrobial Stewardship
- Vaccine Uptake and Consent Barriers
- Qualitative Implementation Science
- Evidence Synthesis Methodologies
- Health Services Research in Aged Care
- Multidrug-Resistant Organism Management
Analysis of her 2020-2024 publications reveals consistent focus on behavioral and structural aspects of infection control, with methodological strengths in ethnography, systematic reviews, and pilot intervention studies. Her work spans surgical settings, private hospitals, and residential aged care facilities, emphasizing practical implementation strategies.
Dr. Watson currently serves as Chief Investigator on the active 2025 project 'Structural, behavioural and motivational barriers impacting vaccine consent and uptake, with a focus on COVID-19 vaccinations in residential aged care settings' (May-December 2025), collaborating with senior Monash researchers including Ayton, Peel, and Doyle. She contributes to the START Trial Group and aligns her work with UN Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being).
