Professor Dr. Alison Dowling

Biography

Alison Dowling is a Research Fellow with expertise in medication quality and safety, healthy aging, residential aged care, rural health, healthcare resource allocation, and consumer involvement in healthcare. Her primary research focus is on examining medication management and care transitions for older adults. She is proficient in quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research, and has extensive experience in public and community health sectors as well as academia. Dowling prioritizes collaborative, inclusive research, particularly interdisciplinary partnerships with consumers. Her research activities contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and align with key areas such as medication safety, rural health, transitions of care, and management quality use of medicine. She has been involved in various supervisory roles, including overseeing Master's research projects in advanced clinical nursing, showcasing her commitment to education and mentorship. Dowling's work represents a strong dedication to advancing healthcare practices for the well-being of aging populations.

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