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Rachel Ambagtsheer is a Research Fellow and Senior Lecturer in Health at Torrens University Australia, based in the Centre for Public Health, Equity and Human Flourishing (PHEHF). With over 20 years of experience in health research, policy, and consulting, she specializes in frailty, aging, and healthcare system interactions. Her work focuses on improving older adults' participation in policy discussions and optimizing healthcare interventions for aging populations.
- Education:
- PhD in Public Health (2020)
- Master of Information Studies (Librarianship)
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
Her research interests include:
- Frailty screening and diagnostic accuracy in primary care
- Health policy engagement for older adults
- Cross-cultural adaptation of healthcare tools
Rachel leads the MRFF-funded IMPAACT Project, enhancing older Australians' involvement in policy decisions about aging-related conditions. She previously contributed to the NHMRC CRE for Frailty and Healthy Ageing, co-authoring a landmark study on frailty screening in general practice.
Her scientific achievements include Distinguished Membership of the Australian Association of Gerontology. Key projects involve frailty interventions in residential care and technology-based solutions for social isolation reduction.
Research collaborations focus on:
- Frailty screening instruments in Sub-Saharan Africa
- Heart failure management in primary care
- Human-centered design of health resources
Rachel has produced over 29 peer-reviewed outputs, emphasizing evidence-based practices and participatory research methodologies.
