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Developing a mobile data collection tool to manage a dispersed mental health workforce
qualifications: Masters in Clinical and Public Health Aspects of Addiction, Kings College London
contribution: Study conception and design, Acquisition of data, Analysis and interpretation of data, Drafting of manuscript, Critical revision
position: Evaluation Manager
contribution: Study conception and design, Analysis and interpretation of data, Drafting of manuscript, Critical revision
position: Research Associate
Dr Donna Read (PhD, University of Sydney) is a Research Associate at the Centre for Rural and Remote Mental Health. She brings to this role over 30 years of diverse research experience working in the university, health and private sectors. Donna’s major strength is in qualitative research. Her current work is mainly involved in the evaluation of programs and initiatives in the mental health and the integrated care areas.
contribution: Study conception and design, Analysis and interpretation of data, Drafting of manuscript, Critical revision
Dr Dalton is the Research Leader and Senior Research Fellow (Executive) at the University of Newcastle’s Centre for Rural and Remote Mental Health, based in Orange, New South Wales. She manages research across mental health promotion (including the Rural Adversity Mental Health Program), innovation in mental health service provision (including integrated care) and rural suicide prevention. Hazel is a Facilitator for the International Foundation for Integrated Care (IFIC) Australia, playing a key role in the advancement of integrated care in Australia. Hazel is interested in translational research, communication of research more broadly and providing evidence to support programs and inform policy. Hazel has extensive research experience across university and health sectors, with skills in conceptual modelling, quantitative and qualitative research approaches.
contribution: Drafting of manuscript, Critical revision
position: Director
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Director Centre for Rural and Remote Mental Health, University of Newcastle, Australia
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