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Personal profile
Biography
Alex is a Research Fellow with Action Lab in the Department of Human Centred Computing. Alex's research utilises behavioural science, policy and programs to achieve health outcomes in the public sphere. Her research explores what helps and hinders the health system to support clinicians and patients to share decisions, through behaviour change and implementation science. Alex hopes her research can add to the field of shared decision making by utilising multiple parts of the healthcare system to support clinicians and patients through behaviour change. She specialises in evidence synthesis and qualitative research methods.
Alex holds a PhD in Behavioural Science from Monash University, a Master of Public Health (majoring in Health Economics) from the University of Melbourne, and BSc in Psychology and Exercise Science from Washington State University.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Research area keywords
- Shared decision-making
- Behavioural Sciences
- Health Service Research
- Health service redesign
- Public health
- Health Policy and Systems
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
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SAFER CARE - Following a consumer-driven healthcare priority from policy into practice
Waddell, A., Chaves, N. J., Bragge, P., Spassova, G. & Smith, L.
2/02/18 → 25/03/21
Project: Research
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Barriers and facilitators to shared decision-making in hospitals from policy to practice: a systematic review
Waddell, A., Lennox, A., Spassova, G. & Bragge, P., Dec 2021, In: Implementation Science. 16, 23 p., 74.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
Open AccessFile41 Citations (Scopus) -
Co-designing a theory-informed intervention to increase shared decision-making in maternity care
Waddell, A., Spassova, G., Sampson, L., Jungbluth, L., Dam, J. L. & Bragge, P., 31 Jan 2023, In: Health Research Policy and Systems. 21, 1, 13 p., 15.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open AccessFile1 Citation (Scopus) -
How effective are interventions in optimizing workplace mental health and well-being? A scoping review of reviews and evidence map
Waddell, A., Kunstler, B., Lennox, A., Pattuwage, L., Grundy, E. A. C., Tsering, D., Olivier, P. & Bragge, P., 1 May 2023, In: Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health. 49, 4, p. 235-248 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
Open AccessFile2 Citations (Scopus) -
Characteristics of successful government-led interventions to support healthier populations: a starting portfolio of positive outlier examples
Bragge, P., Waddell, A., Kellner, P., Delafosse, V., Marten, R., Nordström, A. & Demaio, S., 24 May 2023, In: BMJ Global Health. 8, 5, 10 p., e011683.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open AccessFile1 Citation (Scopus) -
Thematic interrogation of patient complaints in the state of Victoria
Robb, L., Wong, E. & Waddell, A., Nov 2022, Melbourne VIC AUS: State Government Victoria. 20 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned Report › Research
Open Access
Prizes
Activities
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International Shared Decision Making Society (External organisation)
Alex Waddell (Member)
2022Activity: Industry, Government and Philanthropy Engagement and Partnerships › Membership of industry collaboration/ network
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Implementation Research and Practice (Journal)
Alex Waddell (Peer reviewer)
2022Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review responsibility
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Health Services Research Association of Australia and New Zealand (External organisation)
Alex Waddell (Member)
2022Activity: Industry, Government and Philanthropy Engagement and Partnerships › Membership of industry collaboration/ network
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CBC Conference: Behaviour Change for Health and Sustainability
Alex Waddell (Speaker)
2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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Royal Women's Hospital Community Advisory Committee
Alex Waddell (Speaker)
2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to workshop, seminar, course
Press/Media
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So, you think you might be suffering from burnout?
2/06/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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The research on: Reducing health worker burnout
Alex Waddell, Diki Tsering, Peter Bragge & Paul Kellner
11/09/22 → 15/09/22
2 Media contributions
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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It’s a patient’s right to be involved in decisions about their healthcare – so why aren’t we doing it enough?
1/09/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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Patients, please: Improving the healthcare decision-making process
27/08/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature