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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
- Implementation science
- Health service redesign
- Public health
- Health Policy and Systems
- Health Service Research
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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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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MTL: Co-designing an evidence-informed, scalable school-based program to promote help-seeking for substance use problems
Lubman, D., Olivier, P., Grove, C., Waddell, A., Cheetham, A., Rowland, B., McNaney, R., Xie, J., Matar, J. & Rickwood, D. J.
Department of Health and Aged Care (Australia), Alcohol and Drug Foundation (ADF), Headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation Ltd, Turning Point
1/03/24 → 29/02/28
Project: Research
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More than a clinical activity: supporting aged care residents’ choice, dignity, and engagement with medication administration
Garratt, S., Manias, E., Bugeja, L., Waddell, A., Francis, K. & Chaousis, J.
15/01/24 → 9/06/25
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 AccessFile86 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 AccessFile7 Citations (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 AccessFile12 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
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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 Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems 2024 (Event)
Alex Waddell (Peer reviewer)
May 2024Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review responsibility
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International Shared Decision Making Society (ISDM) (External organisation)
Alex Waddell (Member)
2022Activity: Industry, Government and Philanthropy Engagement and Partnerships › Membership of industry collaboration/ network
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BMC Women's Health (Journal)
Alex Waddell (Peer reviewer)
2022Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review responsibility
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Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Alex Waddell (Visiting researcher)
6 Dec 2022Activity: Visiting an external institution types › Visiting an external academic institution
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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
Press/Media
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Alex Waddell, PhD: Behavioural Science Hacks to Live Healthier
26/07/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Profile/Interview
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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