Dr Claire Gough

Research Fellow

College of Nursing and Health Sciences

place Bedford Park
GPO Box 2100, ADELAIDE, SA, 5001

Dr. Claire Gough is a dedicated physiotherapist and Research Fellow at the Caring Futures Institute, Flinders University, specialising in the integration of health services and policy. She holds a PhD in Clinical Rehabilitation from Flinders University and has extensive experience in musculoskeletal and neurological rehabilitation. Her work focuses on maximizing function for older adults and individuals with disabilities through evidence-based, innovative, reablement and restorative care approaches. Claire collaborates with policymakers and practitioners to translate research into actionable solutions, contributing to clinical guidelines and frameworks that support ongoing community participation for older people.

Claire is a member of of the Flinders Digital Health Research Centre, the International Society of Behavioural Nutrition and Physical Activity (ISBNPA) and the Australian Association of Gerontology (AAG). She has been a member of the ISBNPA e- & mHealth special interest group since 2018 and is currently the co-chair. 

 

Qualifications

PhD/ Physiotherapy BSc

Honours, awards and grants
  • FLAME Leadership (Bronze Award)
  • Horizon Professional Development Platinum Award with Leadership Specialty
  • College of Nursing and Health Science Best Higher Degree by Research Student Publication Award
  • Industry Choice Best Poster Award Higher Research Degree (HDR) DocFest 2019
Key responsibilities


Conduct and lead independent research to inform policy and practice.

Work closely with policymakers, practitioners, and stakeholders to translate research into actionable solutions.

Contribute to the development of clinical guidelines and frameworks that shape aged care services.

Publish high-quality academic research and collaborate across sectors.

Support and mentor HDR students and research staff in line with university policies.

Teaching interests

Digital health and the importance in delivering progressive healthcare

Research methods (Mixed)

Ageing research

Topic coordinator
HLTH3105 Quantitaive Social Research Methods
HLTH1011 Introduction to Digital Health
HLTH2107 Research and Study Skills 2
Topic lecturer
HLTH2107 Health and Study Skills 2
HLTH3105 Quantitaitve Social Research Methods
HLTH1011 Introduction to Digital Health