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Personal profile
Public Profile
Anna is a mixed method Senior Research Fellow whose work focuses on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' health and wellbeing, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce, and health services research. Situated in the Wardliparingga Aboriginal Research Unit at the South Australian Health and Medical Research Unit, she is currently working on knowledge translation projects for the Centre of Research Excellence in Aboriginal Chronic Disease Knowledge Translation and Exchange. This involves developing a best practice framework for Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations in addition to supporting capacity building activities for the sector. She is also working on a project funded by the Lowitja Institute which aims to understand stress and straying strong in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and human services' workforce. With a clinical background in physiotherapy, Anna has undertaken diverse research training to become proficient in a range of methodologies and culturally safe participatory approaches. She is interested in translating research findings using novel means that are meaningful and accessible to target audiences.
Research Interests
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health
Health services research
Knowledge translation
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, University of Queensland
Bachelor's Degree, University of South Australia
Graduate Diploma, University of South Australia
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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An exploratory qualitative study of inter-agency health and social service partnerships focused on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients
Dawson, A. P., Warrior, E., Pearson, O., Boyd, M., Dwyer, J., Morey, K., Brodie, T., Towers, K., Waters, S., Avila, C., Hammond, C., Lake, K., Lampard, U. F., Wanganeen, U. F., Bennell, O., Bromley, D., Shearing, T., Rigney, N., Czygan, S. & Clinch, N. & 3 others, , Dec 2024, In: BMC health services research. 24, 1, 1576.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exploring self-determined solutions to service and system challenges to promote social and emotional wellbeing in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people: a qualitative study
Dawson, A. P., Warrior, E., Pearson, O., Boyd, M. A., Dwyer, J., Morey, K., Brodie, T., Towers, K., Waters, S., Avila, C., Hammond, C., Lake, K. J., Lampard, ‘. F., Wanganeen, ‘. F., Bennell, O., Bromley, D., Shearing, T., Rigney, N., Czygan, S. & Clinch, N. & 3 others, , 2023, In: Frontiers in Public Health. 11, 1206371.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access4 Citations (Scopus) -
Correction to: Exploring the readiness of senior doctors and nurses to assess and address patients’ social needs in the hospital setting (BMC Health Services Research, (2022), 22, 1, (246), 10.1186/s12913-022-07642-x)
Lake, K. J., Boyd, M. A., Smithers, L., Howard, N. J. & Dawson, A. P., Dec 2022, In: BMC health services research. 22, 1, 359.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › peer-review
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Exploring the readiness of senior doctors and nurses to assess and address patients’ social needs in the hospital setting
Lake, K. J., Boyd, M. A., Smithers, L., Howard, N. J. & Dawson, A. P., Dec 2022, In: BMC health services research. 22, 1, 246.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Aboriginal community-controlled aged care: Principles, practices and actions to integrate with primary health care
Dawson, A., Harfield, S., Davy, C., Baker, A., Kite, E., Aitken, G., Morey, K., Braunack-Mayer, A. & Brown, A., 7 Oct 2021, In: Primary Health Care Research and Development. 22, e50.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access9 Citations (Scopus)
Activities
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Exploring the experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people seeking care at a metropolitan South Australian emergency department and leaving without treatment: A pilot study
Brown, A. (Participant), Howard, N. (Participant), Dawson, A. (Participant), Brodie, T. (Participant) & Warrior, E. (Participant)
2021Activity: Other › Consumer Engagement
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IRNet Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Research Showcase 2020
Dawson, A. (Participant)
28 Feb 2020Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
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Taingiwilta Pirku Kawantila Project Codesign activities
Dawson, A. (Participant)
1 Oct 2020 → 20 Dec 2021Activity: Other › Consumer Engagement
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Learnings from the Centre of Research Excellence in Aboriginal Chronic Disease Knowledge Translation and Exchange.
Dawson, A. (Speaker) & Morey, K. (Speaker)
27 Feb 2020Activity: Invited talks and oral presentations › Oral conference presentations and other invited talks
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Yarning with Indigenous workforce: Understanding Stress and Staying Strong.
Dawson, A. (Speaker) & Dann, R. (Speaker)
27 Feb 2020Activity: Invited talks and oral presentations › Oral conference presentations and other invited talks