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Dr. Laura Jolliffe is an Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at Monash University, affiliated with the Peninsula Clinical School, School of Translational Medicine, and the Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Primary and Allied Health Care. She serves as the Allied Health Research Lead at Peninsula Health, where she advances research strategy and evidence-based practice integration across allied health disciplines.
Education:
- PhD in Allied Health, La Trobe University (2020) – Focus: Improving Evidence-Based Implementation of Guidelines in Rehabilitation
- BOccTherapy(Hons) in Allied Health, Monash University
- Specialist Certificate in Implementation Science, University of Melbourne
Research Interests: Dr. Jolliffe specializes in implementation science, aiming to improve the adoption of evidence-based practices in stroke and brain injury rehabilitation. Her work investigates alternative care models such as early supported discharge, telehealth, and in-reach rehabilitation to enhance patient outcomes and healthcare efficiency. She is deeply engaged in translating research into policy and clinical guidelines.
Publication Trends: Her recent research output emphasizes systematic reviews, process evaluations, and qualitative studies on implementation barriers and facilitators in stroke care. Her publications address core themes including guideline adherence, patient and clinician perspectives, and innovative service delivery models, reflecting a strong commitment to knowledge translation and health service improvement.
Scientific Awards:
- Leading Occupational Therapy Research Team (2021)
- Occupational Therapy Australia 2018/2019 Clinician Researcher Award (2019)
- Poster Prize (2014)
Advising and Grants: Dr. Jolliffe has supervised non-HDR students and is currently accepting PhD students. She is a Chief or Associate Investigator on multiple active research projects, including the PROMOTE trial and studies on early supported discharge and aged care monitoring. These projects are nationally funded and involve collaboration with leading institutions and registries such as the Australian Stroke Clinical Registry.
Labs and Teams: She is a key member of the Allied Health Translational Research Advisory Committee (AHRAC) at Monash University and contributes to the Stroke Foundation Guideline Content Steering Committee. Her work is embedded within national and international research networks focused on stroke and rehabilitation innovation.
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