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Samar Aoun is a researcher and Professor at the University of Western Australia and the Perron Institute, holding a Research Chair in Palliative Care. With a PhD in Medical Demography from London University, she has been engaged in health services research since 2004. Her work primarily focuses on public health approaches to palliative care, emphasizing the needs of underserved population groups including family carers, individuals with Motor Neurone Disease (MND), Dementia, and the terminally ill. Aoun advocates for a person-centered approach in health and social care, viewing the community as a partner in providing quality end-of-life care. She has contributed to significant research programs that support family caregivers in bereavement care, influencing policy and practice at national and international levels. Aoun's collaborations include involvement with the UK National Bereavement Alliance and the European Association for Palliative Care. She has also co-founded the South West Compassionate Communities Network in Western Australia and leads the Compassionate Communities Connectors model of end-of-life care. Aoun has made substantial contributions to MND research, including the provision of physical and psychosocial support for individuals and families affected by MND. Her accolades include the Centenary Medal from the Prime Minister of Australia in 2003 and a medal for excellence in Person-Centered Healthcare from the European Society for Person Centered Healthcare in 2018.
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