Dr Suzanne Dawson
Practitioner Fellowship
College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Suzanne is a Practitioner Fellow in the Caring Futures Institute aligned to the Clinical and Community Partnerships theme.
Suzanne has over 25 years’ experience working as an occupational therapist in mental health services in the UK and Australia. Suzanne is a practice-based researcher and is passionate about implementation and evaluation of psycho-social evidence-based practices in clinical settings. This includes a focus on co-designed inter-disciplinary research that aims to foster positive changes in approaches, practices and culture in health care services. Suzanne's research is informed by the exploration of service users and clinicians experiences of care and aims to improve consumer care outcomes and experiences.
Suzanne works in clinical practice as Principal Occupational Therapist for SALHN mental health services.
PhD: Flinders University
Master of Clinical Science: University of Adelaide
Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy: University of East Anglia
Bachelor of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy: University of South Australia
Suzanne has secured over 1.6 million funding with competitive grants.
SALHN Research Enquiry Grants, 2022, 2023, 2024
MRFF Models of Care for Sexuality and Gender Diverse People, 2023 CIG
The Hospital Research Foundation, 2023 AI
Aged Care Research & Industry Innovation Australia (ARIIA) Grant, 2023 CIA
Hazel Hawke Research Grant in Dementia Care, Dementia Australia Research Foundation, 2022 CIA
Allied Health Research Collaboration Grants, 2017, 2021, 2022 CIA
Health Services Charitable Gift Board Research Grant, 2020 CIA
Publication Excellence Award, University of Adelaide, 2021
PhD thesis write-up stipend, Flinders University, 2020
Research Student Travel Conference Grant, Flinders University, 2019
SA Health Awards Finalist: Excellence in Strengthening Partnerships, 2019
Research Higher Degree student publication award, Flinders University, 2017
The Australian Federation of University Women- SA Inc. Bursary, 2016
- Mental health rehabilitation, Individual Placement and Support (IPS), Safewards, Cognitive Remediation, Sensory Modulation (Weighted Blankets), Residential Aged Care
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