Kylie Wales

Kylie Wales is a Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy at the School of Allied Health, Faculty of Health Sciences. Her research focuses on occupational therapy practices, gerontology, and global health, particularly in aging populations and caregiver dynamics in diverse settings. She has collaborated on projects in Ghana, examining functional difficulties and healthcare access for older adults.

Her work spans clinical studies, policy analysis, and qualitative research. Recent studies include scoping reviews on self-regulation in occupational therapy, evaluations of caregiver roles in Africa, and resilience strategies among healthcare professionals. She contributes to evidence-based interventions, such as discharge planning for hospitalized elderly, and explores interdisciplinary frameworks like the Ethics of Care.

Key themes in her research include improving aged care policies, understanding functional challenges in global contexts, and enhancing quality of life post-stroke. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates occupational science, public health, and clinical practice to address complex healthcare needs.

Notable collaborations include work with institutions like the World Health Organization (SAGE program) and randomized trials such as the HOME trial, evaluating economic impacts of occupational therapy interventions. Her publications reflect a commitment to bridging clinical practice with systemic healthcare reforms.