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Biography
Prof Bowles is a Biomechanist who has experience working in a diverse range of health and medical settings. She has worked closely with numerous health disciplines and currently has a large role in paramedicine research at a national and international level. She has partnered with Industry and Government departments to deliver research projects and has worked in research and clinical education for undergraduate students, postgraduate students, and practising clinicians. Kelly has a passion for encouraging those around her to aim for high quality and relevant outcomes in the research they complete. Her career aim is to complete quality research to improve the overall health of the community and prevent unnecessary admissions into our over-stretched public health system.
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):
Education/Academic qualification
Grad Dip Biostatistics, MONASH UNIVERSITY
Award Date: 20 Dec 2020
Biomechanics, PhD, Sports bra design and active women, University of Wollongong
Award Date: 21 Jan 2013
B Sc (Human Movement Sc), University of Wollongong
Award Date: 1 May 1996
Research area keywords
- Paramedicine
- Workplace health and safety
- Research Training, Practice
- Biomechanics
- Health Service Research
- Research design and statistical analysis
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Effect of Compassion Training on Paramedics: A Randomised Controlled Trial
Ling, D. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Shlonsky, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Bowles, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Dobbie, M. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Ridgway, E. (Associate Investigator (AI)) & Bond, A. (Associate Investigator (AI))
10/06/25 → 30/06/26
Project: Research
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Paramedic Practitioner Program
Shannon, B. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Bowles, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Morphet, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Haines, T. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Bullock, S. (Chief Investigator (CI))
19/02/24 → 31/12/29
Project: Research
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A systematic scoping review of international uncontrolled donation after cardiac death (uDCD) practices after out-of-hospital cardiac arres
Lanos, C. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Batt, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Bowles, K. (Chief Investigator (CI))
15/01/24 → 1/01/26
Project: Research
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A new approach to disinvestment: Application to falls prevention mobilisation alarms
Haines, T. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Shorr, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Botti, M. A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Brusco, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), O'Brien, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Redley, B. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Bowles, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Hutchinson, A. M. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Mitchell, D. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Hunter, P. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Boyd, L. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Jellett, J. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Raymond, M. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Webb-St Mart, M. (Associate Investigator (AI)) & Steen, K. (Associate Investigator (AI))
NHMRC - National Health and Medical Research Council (Australia)
1/01/20 → 31/12/25
Project: Research
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Literature review of existing research in relation to clinical care at events or mass-gatherings.
Bowles, K. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Cummins, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Batt, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Williams, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), McCann, I. (Chief Investigator (CI)), McNamee, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Taylor-Hall, A. (Chief Investigator (CI))
29/02/24 → 31/08/24
Project: Research
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A Guided Comparative Analysis of Fatigue Frameworks in Australasian Ambulance Services
Ferris, M. J., Wolkow, A. P., Bowles, K. A. & Lalor, A., 2025, In: Prehospital Emergency Care. 29, 2, p. 120-128 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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A qualitative study on the relationship between leadership and clinical skills in paramedicine and the promotion of patient safety
Lockhart, A., Walker, T. & Bowles, K. A. (Leading Author), Jan 2025, In: Paramedicine. 22, 1, p. 6-18 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Assessing the Impact of an Integrated Community Care Program on Unplanned Hospital and Emergency Department Representations: Interrupted Time Series Analysis
Shannon, B., Collyer, T., Bowles, K. A., Williams, C., Ravipati, T., Deighton, E. & Andrew, N. E., Oct 2025, In: Journal of Advanced Nursing. 81, 10, p. 6578-6588 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Fatigue monitoring tool usage in operational paramedics
Ferris, M., Wolkow, A. P., Lalor, A. & Bowles, K. A., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics. 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Mapping the future: A scoping analysis of paediatric content in Australian paramedic curriculum
Peasey, R. (Leading Author), Ross, L., McCartan, J. & Bowles, K. A. (Leading Author), 2025, In: Paramedicine. 22, 2, p. 91–104 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access
Prizes
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Dean's Award for Excellence in Education
Gosling, C. (Recipient), Ross, L. (Recipient) & Bowles, K. (Recipient), 6 Oct 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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SPAHC Award for Team Academic Excellence
Ross, L. (Recipient), Bowles, K. (Recipient) & Shannon, B. (Recipient), Dec 2020
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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Paramedicine (Journal)
Bowles, K. (Associate editor)
2022Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial responsibility
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Health and Wellbeing Working Group
Bowles, K. (Member)
2020Activity: External Academic Engagement › Committees and working groups
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Supporting clinical handover from paramedics to general practitioners: A Delphi study
Bowles, K. (Speaker) & Chakraborty, S. (Speaker)
1 Jan 2018 → 15 Nov 2019Activity: Other Teaching Engagements and non-HDR Supervisions › Non-HDR Supervisions
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Paramedic Research Symposium
Bowles, K. (Organiser), Lord, W. A. (Organiser), Ross, L. J. (Organiser) & Cantwell, K. (Organiser)
2018Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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Examining occupational lumbar movement in ICU nurses
Morphet, J. (Supervisor) & Bowles, K. (Supervisor)
2018Activity: Other Teaching Engagements and non-HDR Supervisions › Non-HDR Supervisions
Press/Media
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Monash University report identifies occupations with greater risk of suicide
Bowles, K., Case, R. & Smith, K.
19/10/20
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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Have, and help, a heart: Saving lives through CPR and defibrillator education
Bowles, K. & Haskins, B.
16/10/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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Paramedic Health and Wellbeing Research Unit (PHAWRU)
Bowles, K., Meadley, B., Caldwell Odgers, J., Perraton, L., Bonham, M., Williams, B., Smith, K., Wilson Rajaratnam, S. & Wolkow, A.
21/02/19
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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Fitness of paramedics
Meadley, B. N., Bowles, K., Bonham, M. P., Caldwell Odgers, J. N. & Perraton, L. G.
2/11/18
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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