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Biography
Dr Parker is an Early Career Research Fellow at Monash University in the Transfusion Research Unit and holds research interests in patient experience and outcomes, utilising qualitative and mixed-methods expertise to provide novel insights.
Dr Parker’s PhD, in the field of acute myeloid leukaemia survivorship care examined financial burden using a mixed methods study design. Dr Parker has had a diverse career before academia in diagnostic laboratories, before moving into clinical trials and policy and advocacy with roles in both private and not-for-profit organisations. Dr Parker has led a number of policy initiatives and research to improve cancer care and the experiences of patients and is passionate about embedding and increasing the profile of the patient lived experience in research and clinical trials.
Dr Parker is actively engaged with the oncology and haematology community through membership and committees with the Australasian Lymphoma and Leukaemia Group (Supportive Care Working Group) the Multinational Association of Supportive Cancer in Care (MASCC) (Supportive Care and Palliative Care committees) and the Australian and New Zealand Society of Blood Transfusion (ANZSBT).
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):
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Liquid biopsy in multiple myeloma to monitor disease progression and response to treatment
Sanij, E. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Quach, H. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Wong, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Trigos, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), McCarthy, D. J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), McQuilten, Z. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Neeson, P. J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Johnstone, R. W. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Harrison, S. J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Khot, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Beer, H. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ng, A. P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Kiossoglou, G. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Blombery, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Sims, N. A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Parker, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Nyssen, G. (Associate Investigator (AI)), McCahon, J. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Oshlack, A. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Lasica, M. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Ninkovic, S. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Simpson, K. J. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Moore, E. (Associate Investigator (AI)) & Kang, J. (Associate Investigator (AI))
1/07/24 → 30/06/27
Project: Research
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Improving palliative and end-of-life care, for people living in residential aged care by embedding specialty knowledge in hospital in-reach programs.
Parker, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Poon, P. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI))
Aged Care Research & Industry Innovation Australia
3/07/23 → 25/03/25
Project: Research
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Evaluating Alfred Health Code Brown Strategy
Ayton, D. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Cheng, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Soh, S.-E. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Parker, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Colombage, U. (Chief Investigator (CI))
5/04/22 → 23/12/22
Project: Research
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Integrated Care Team Evaluation - Alfred Health
Ayton, D., Parker, C., Tsindos, T. & Hopper, I.
1/04/22 → 30/06/22
Project: Research
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Understanding Experiences of Telehealth in Palliative Care: Photo Interview Study
Kalla, M., O'Brien, T., Metcalf, O., Hoda, R., Chen, X., Li, A., Parker, C., Franco, M. E., Georgy, S., Huckvale, K., Bain, C. & Poon, P., 2025, In: JMIR Human Factors. 12, 16 p., e53913.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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A Scoping Review of the Barriers and Facilitators to Clinician Engagement in Hospital-Based Palliative Care in Australian Hospitals
Meehan, E., Parker, C., Ayton, D., Katz, N., Gold, M., Wang, Y., Ralapanawa, D., Kwok, X. & Banaszak-Holl, J., 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. p. 1-12 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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How Do Australians Manage Diagnostic Testing Risks? Focus Groups Linked to a Model of Behaviour Change
Rozbroj, T., Parker, C., Haas, R., Wallis, J. A., Buchbinder, R. & O'Connor, D. A., 1 Oct 2024, In: Health Expectations. 27, 5, 13 p., e70038.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Patient and caregiver satisfaction of a palliative care chronic diseases clinic during COVID lockdowns
Sim, X. R., Hudson, J., Parker, C., Runacres, F. & Poon, P., Sept 2024, In: Chronic Illness. 20, 3, p. 545-548 4 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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A qualitative descriptive study exploring clinicians’ perspectives of the management of older trauma care in rural Australia
Ferrah, N., Parker, C., Ibrahim, J., Gabbe, B. & Cameron, P., Dec 2023, In: BMC Health Services Research. 23, 1, 13 p., 704.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access1 Citation (Scopus)
Prizes
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FMNHS Early Career Postdoctoral Fellowship
Parker, Catriona (Recipient), 2024
Prize: Competitive Fellowships
Activities
- 1 Professional association or peak discipline body
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Australasian Leukaemia & Lymphoma Group - Supportive care group member
Catriona Parker (Fellow)
1 Jan 2023Activity: External Academic Engagement › Professional association or peak discipline body