معرفی
Dr. Michael Di Donato is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Healthy Working Lives Research Group, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University. His work focuses on interactions between healthcare systems, compensation policies, and worker well-being.
- Education: Bachelor of Physiotherapy Advanced - Research (Honours), 2013–2016
His research explores:
- Policy impacts on healthcare service use for compensated workers
- Quality-of-care indicators for low back pain
- Development of large-scale health service databases
- Social welfare implications in occupational rehabilitation
Recent publications emphasize rural pain management, opioid prescribing detection via administrative data, and physiotherapy continuity of care effects. Themes span public health policy, musculoskeletal disorders, and occupational health.
Scientific Recognition:
- Best Early-Mid Career Poster Presentation (2023)
Current projects include mental health workplace impacts, micro-credential development for compensable health issues, and NSW workers’ compensation scheme evaluations. Collaborations span Australia and New Zealand with institutions like Exercise and Sports Science Australia Ltd.
