Virtual Hospital Research Program PhD Scholarship
In this student project, we aim to develop a broader understanding of the demand and preferences of patients, carers and clinicians for virtual healthcare.
Project Objectives
Status
Recruitment
Study location
Study type
About this student project
Wesley Research Institute and UnitingCare Queensland have partnered on a long-term program of virtual hospital research. Following successful context assessment and co-design studies conducted in 2023-2024, the program of research is now expanding. In this student project, we aim to develop a broader understanding of the demand and preferences of patients, carers and clinicians for virtual healthcare.
Well-designed virtual healthcare and hospitals-in-the-home have been demonstrated to be clinically effective, but as outlined in a recent Cochrane review, there is little evidence for how to design, implement, and scale virtual healthcare. This broader research program seeks to address this critical research gap, as well as to develop, pilot and evaluate new potential models of virtual healthcare delivery. The PhD project will contribute to the virtual hospital research program by leading research around understanding stakeholders’ perspectives.
The successful candidate will work with the Health Services Research team at The Wesley Hospital in Brisbane and will be enrolled at Charles Darwin University. By joining our team, the student will be provided a unique opportunity to gain skills in a broad range of research methods from qualitative interviews to health economic evaluation.
Eligibility
Essential criteria:
The successful applicant must meet the PhD course entry requirements at Charles Darwin University.
- Australian Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident; or a New Zealand Citizen.
- First-Class Honours, Masters by Research, or relevant research experience.
Desirable skills and experience:
- Demonstrated research aptitude such as one or more publications in peer-reviewed journals, authorship of research reports, or clinical research experience.
- Experience in delivering or evaluating virtual healthcare or telehealth services.
- Understanding of hospital or health service operation and management.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to liaise with a wide variety of stakeholders.
Key Contacts
- Dr Elizabeth Martin, Senior Research Fellow, Health Services Research Program Lead – Elizabeth.Martin@wesleyresearch.org.au
- Dr Olivia Fisher, Senior Research Fellow, Virtual Hospital Research Program Lead – Olivia.Fisher@wesleyresearch.org.au
How to Apply
To apply, please contact the Supervision Team at Wesley Research Institute by 30 June 2024 via enquiries@wesleyresearch.org.au with “Virtual Healthcare PhD EOI” in the subject.
Please include:
- A cover letter that includes a brief statement of your suitability (maximum two pages).
- A curriculum vitae, including a list of any peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations and relevant work and/or research experience.