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Dr. Paula Bray is a post-doctoral research fellow at The University of Sydney, based at The Children's Hospital at Westmead. With over 10 years of clinical and research experience in pediatric neuromuscular diseases, she specializes in measuring and improving clinical care and rehabilitation management for children with nerve and muscle disorders. Her work focuses on translating evidence into practice, particularly through the development of clinical practice guidelines for conditions like Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT).
Her research interests center on neuromuscular rehabilitation, pediatric quality of life assessment, and assistive technology. Key areas include wheelchair prescription protocols, sensory processing in neurodevelopmental disorders, weight management for DMD, and evidence-based guideline development. She employs diverse methodologies including scoping reviews, consensus statements, and psychoeducational resource development, with strong emphasis on caregiver perspectives and family-centered care.
Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals consistent focus on pediatric neuromuscular conditions, particularly DMD and CMT. Her work spans clinical guideline development (2022 CMT guidelines), assistive technology evaluation (wheelchair standing devices), and novel interventions (virtual weight management programs). International collaborations are prominent, with frequent co-authorship across Australian, European, and North American institutions.
Dr. Bray's scientific contributions include leading the development of clinical practice guidelines for DMD allied health management and CMT disease management. Her work on the "Getting Wheels" psychoeducational resource demonstrates innovative approaches to supporting families navigating wheelchair prescription processes.
As an occupational therapist by training, she bridges clinical practice and research through projects examining everyday participation, health-related quality of life measurement, and evidence translation in rehabilitation settings. Her current work emphasizes virtual care solutions and multidisciplinary approaches to complex pediatric neuromuscular conditions.
