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Rebekah Laidsaar-Powell is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Sydney, working at the School of Psychology and specializing in clinically relevant research aimed at enhancing the clinical care and psychosocial wellbeing of individuals dealing with chronic physical and mental health conditions. With over ten years of experience in conducting qualitative and quantitative research within healthcare settings, she has published 39 articles in international scientific journals and has secured a total of $2.4 million in research funding as a Chief Investigator. Her research notably aims to improve the communication strategies between health professionals and family caregivers in oncology. She brings a personal perspective to her work as a former family caregiver, which deepens her understanding of the challenges faced by those supporting loved ones with chronic illnesses. In addition to her research, she is an experienced educator, having served as a Unit of Study Coordinator and Lecturer in areas related to health psychology and mental health conditions, while also supervising Honours, Masters, and PhD students. Her ongoing research focuses on family involvement in cancer consultations and decision-making processes, and she is committed to developing impactful educational resources for both healthcare professionals and patients.
University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia
Conducts research on family involvement in cancer consultations, focusing on supporting individuals living with chronic illness.
University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia
Coordinates and lectures courses related to health psychology and mental health conditions.
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