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Biography
Dr. Kerry Hwang is a Research Fellow on the ENGAGE project, and has a key passion for improving the lives of older people, particularly those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. He has over seven years of research experience in the field of ageing and gerontology, using both quantitative and qualitative approaches to address key ageing research agendas. Kerry has recently completed his PhD, titled: "Measuring healthcare access and utilisation amongst older migrant Australians: an analysis harnessing nationally representative datasets".
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
Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Master of Public Health, University of Melbourne
2015 → 2016
Award Date: 14 Dec 2016
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Bachelor of Science (Honours), University of Melbourne
2010 → 2013
Award Date: 16 Dec 2013
Demography and Ageing, Doctor of Philosophy, Measuring healthcare access and utilisation amongst older migrant Australians: an analysis harnessing nationally representative datasets., University of Melbourne
1 Mar 2020 → 27 Aug 2024
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Projects
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Improving interpreting for dementia assessments: The MINDSET Study
Brijnath, B. R., LoGiudice, D., Gonzalez Garcia, E., Low, L., Woodward-Kron, R. E., Hlavac, J., Enticott, J., Antoniades, J., Gilbert, A. S., Lin, X., White, J. & Hwang, K.
30/04/21 → 29/04/24
Project: Research
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Health literacy and older adults: Findings from a national population-based survey
Fry, J. M., Antoniades, J., Temple, J. B., Osborne, R. H., Cheng, C., Hwang, K. & Brijnath, B., Apr 2024, In: Health Promotion Journal of Australia. 35, 2, p. 487-503 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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The IMPART (IMproving PAlliative care in Residential aged care using Telehealth) trial: implementation challenges
Lui, B., Lim, W. K., Goh, A., Gerber, K., Gaffy, E., Lock, K., Hwang, K., Lane, A., Hayes, B., Yates, P., Engel, L., Tacey, M., Harvey, P., Wong, A., Moore, K., Le, B., Bloomer, M. J., Gray, L., Pond, C. D., Hills, D., & 6 others, May 2024, In: Australasian Journal on Ageing. 43, S1, p. 46 1 p., PO51.Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting Abstract › peer-review
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The role of specialist in-reach teams in providing palliative care: the IMPART (improving palliative care in residential aged care using telehealth) trial
Wong, A. B., Goh, A., Lane, A., Gerber, K., Lock, K., Hwang, K., Moore, K., Hayes, B., Le, B., Gaffy, E., Yates, P., Bloomer, M., Gray, L., Pond, D., Engel, L., Tacey, M., Hills, D., Batchelor, F., Bicknell, R., Nestel, D., & 6 others, Sept 2024, In: BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care. 14, Suppl 3, p. A22-A23 2 p., OP-37 .Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting Abstract › peer-review
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The MINDSET Study: Co-Designing Training for Interpreters in Dementia and Cognitive Assessments
Gilbert, A. S., Antoniades, J., Hwang, K., Gonzalez, E., Hlavac, J., Enticott, J., Lin, X., Woodward-Kron, R., Low, L-F., LoGiudice, D., White, J., Cavuoto, M. G. & Brijnath, B., Oct 2023, In: Dementia. 22, 7, p. 1604–1625 22 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
2 Citations (Scopus) -
Identifying patterns of potentially preventable hospitalisations in people living with dementia
Engel, L., Hwang, K., Panayiotou, A., Watts, J. J., Mihalopoulos, C., Temple, J. & Batchelor, F., Dec 2022, In: BMC Health Services Research. 22, 1, 11 p., 794.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access4 Citations (Scopus)