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Biography

Dr. Den-Ching Angel Lee has received her PhD degree from Monash University, Australia in 2015. She has obtained her Bachelor in Applied Science (Physiotherapy) degree from La Trobe University, Australia in 1991, and Graduate Diploma in Occupational and Environmental Health from Monash University, Australia in 1998. She is a registered physiotherapist in Australia.

Over the 20 years, she has worked as a clinical physiotherapist in hospitals, private practice and community health services in Australia and Hong Kong. She has extensive clinical experience in musculoskeletal, rehabilitation, hydrotherapy and aged care physiotherapy. Prior to undertaking her PhD study in 2012, she has spent a few years working as a research physiotherapist in Monash Health, Australia. Currently, she is a Research Fellow with the School of Primary and Allied Health Care and an adjunct research fellow with the Department of Physiotherapy in Monash University, Australia.

Her research interests are prevention of accidental falls in older adults, physical activity, evidence-based practice by health professionals and geriatric rehabilitation. She has published more than 10 papers in reputable journals since 2012. She has presented her research in many national and international conferences including the Department of Health of Victoria, Australia. She was a recipient of a research grant from the Lions John Cockayne Memorial Trust Fund to improve health care outcomes for geriatric patients in Australia from 2012 to 2013.

Research interests

Her research interests are prevention of accidental falls in older adults, physical activity, evidence-based practice by health professionals and geriatric rehabilitation. 

Clinical activities

She has worked as a clinical physiotherapist in hospitals, private practice and community health services in Australia and Hong Kong in the last 20 years. She has extensive clinical experience in musculoskeletal, rehabilitation, hydrotherapy and aged care physiotherapy. 

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):

  • SDG 2 - Zero Hunger
  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being

Research area keywords

  • Falls prevention
  • Rehabilitation/Therapy, Emotional/Social
  • Geriatrics
  • Evidence-based practice
  • Evidence-based practice

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