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Michael Crowe is an academic affiliated with James Cook University, specializing in health research methodology and evidence-based practice. His work focuses on developing and validating critical appraisal tools for qualitative and quantitative research, with notable contributions to the Crowe Critical Appraisal Tool (CCAT). He has conducted extensive research on telehealth applications, physiotherapy practice standards, and healthcare workforce policy.
His research interests span telemedicine assessment techniques, rural healthcare training alignment, and disability health outcomes. Crowe holds a PhD from James Cook University (2011) and has contributed to over 20 peer-reviewed publications since 2009. His studies often emphasize methodological rigor and interdisciplinary approaches, such as comparing qualitative and quantitative research designs.
- Education: PhD in Health Research Methodology (James Cook University, 2011)
- Key Contributions: CCAT development, telehealth assessment frameworks, and workforce re-entry models
- Collaborations: Regular co-authorship with Lorraine Sheppard, Anne Jones, and other health sciences researchers
Crowe’s publications highlight trends in healthcare innovation, including digital health applications (e.g., telehealth goniometry tools) and systematic reviews evaluating extended scope physiotherapy roles. His work underscores the importance of standardized appraisal methods to ensure research quality and clinical decision-making reliability.