Merrill Turpin

Associate Professor Merrill Turpin (University of Queensland) is a leading scholar in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, with over 30 years of experience in clinical/professional reasoning of occupational therapists and subjective experiences of people with disabilities. Her work bridges theory and practice through qualitative research methodology.

• Research Pillars: Qualitative methodology selection, disability participation, clinical reasoning
• Key Partners: Queensland Health, Universitas 21, Spinal Life Australia

Grants highlight her focus on clinical reasoning tools (SPEF-R2), MS fatigue rehabilitation, and accessible travel. She supervises PhD/MPhil projects on disability inclusion, pediatric practice, and NDIS implementation. Her 2024 book Using Occupational Therapy Models and 2025 conference contributions demonstrate sustained academic leadership.