Lisa Gardener

Dr. Lisa Gardener is a Teaching Associate at the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland. She holds a PhD in Occupational Therapy and specializes in chronic illness management, particularly focusing on adolescents with type 1 diabetes in school settings. Her research emphasizes self-management strategies, responsibility-sharing frameworks, and the role of occupational therapy in supporting vulnerable populations.

• Qualifications: Doctor of Philosophy (Occupational Therapy), University of Queensland
• Key Affiliations: School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences

Her research interests include:

• Adolescent health and chronic disease management
• Healthcare in educational environments
• Qualitative research methodologies
• Interdisciplinary approaches to chronic illness

Dr. Gardener's recent work explores how schools can better support adolescents with type 1 diabetes, examining roles of educators, healthcare providers, and students in managing health responsibilities. Her publications analyze systemic and interpersonal factors influencing diabetes self-management.

She is currently available for supervising higher degree research students in occupational therapy and healthcare research.