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Professor Lisa Whitehead is a leading academic in nursing research at Edith Cowan University (ECU), holding the roles of Professor of Nursing Research, Director of the Centre for Nursing, Midwifery and Health Services Research, and Associate Dean Research within ECU's School of Nursing and Midwifery. She also serves as an Honorary Research Professor at the University of Otago, New Zealand. Her research focuses on improving health outcomes for individuals with chronic conditions through self-management strategies and family-centered care. She has over 30 years of experience in clinical and multidisciplinary research, emphasizing real-world application of evidence-based practices.
Education: Dr. Whitehead holds a Doctor of Philosophy (2004), Master of Arts (1995), and Bachelor of Science (1993) from the UK. She has supervised 12 completed PhD students and over 30 Master’s students, with current supervision of 8 PhD and 2 Master’s candidates. She actively reviews grants for bodies like the Health Research Council (HRC) of New Zealand.
Research Interests: Chronic disease management, family nursing, primary health care, digital health interventions, and culturally sensitive care. Her work spans topics like diabetes self-management, caregiver support, and technology in healthcare delivery.
Grants & Projects: Secured over $5M in research funding, including a $1.11M HRC grant exploring prediabetes regression. Current projects include studies on aging, remote health care, and culturally tailored interventions. She leads initiatives such as the “Getting to the heart of healthy aging” program.
Publications: Over 150 peer-reviewed articles (e.g., on cardiac rehabilitation, caregiver experiences, and digital health) in journals like Journal of Advanced Nursing and International Journal of Nursing Studies. Her work emphasizes translational research to bridge clinical practice and policy.
