Dr
Rachel Ambagtsheer
Positions
Associate Professor
AVAILABILITY
Background
Associate Professor Rachel Ambagtsheer is a health researcher at Torrens University Australia, based within the Centre for Public Health, Equity and Human Flourishing. With more than 20 years’ experience in research, planning and consultancy, she has worked with all levels of government, as well as private and not-for-profit sectors. Her research focuses on ageism, perceptions of ageing and frailty and how older people engage with health systems. She leads the IMPAACT Project, a three-year MRFF-funded initiative aimed at improving older people’s involvement in policy discussions about screening for common health conditions. She co-authored one of the largest diagnostic test accuracy studies on frailty in general practice to date. Her research interests include the interplay between older people’s psychosocial and physical health and their interaction with health systems. Rachel holds a PhD, a Master of Information Studies (Librarianship) and a BA, and is a Distinguished Member of the Australian Association of Gerontology.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy in Primary Health Care, Torrens University
- Master of Information Studies, Knowledge Management, Librarianship, University of Canberra
- Bachelor of Arts (First Class Honours), Geography, University of Adelaide
Industry Memberships
- Australian Association of Gerontology
Areas of Interest/Expertise
- Ageism
- Perceptions of ageing
- Frailty
Previous media coverage
Torrens University project helps to make health screening conversations easier for patients and professionals - The Senior
'Not funny': How birthday cards reveal a sinister prejudice in society - The Senior
Empowering older people to engage in healthcare discussions - Australian Ageing Agenda
New course to tackle ageism in care settings - Aged Health
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About
Background
Associate Professor Rachel Ambagtsheer is a health researcher at Torrens University Australia, based within the Centre for Public Health, Equity and Human Flourishing. With more than 20 years’ experience in research, planning and consultancy, she has worked with all levels of government, as well as private and not-for-profit sectors. Her research focuses on ageism, perceptions of ageing and frailty and how older people engage with health systems. She leads the IMPAACT Project, a three-year MRFF-funded initiative aimed at improving older people’s involvement in policy discussions about screening for common health conditions. She co-authored one of the largest diagnostic test accuracy studies on frailty in general practice to date. Her research interests include the interplay between older people’s psychosocial and physical health and their interaction with health systems. Rachel holds a PhD, a Master of Information Studies (Librarianship) and a BA, and is a Distinguished Member of the Australian Association of Gerontology.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy in Primary Health Care, Torrens University
- Master of Information Studies, Knowledge Management, Librarianship, University of Canberra
- Bachelor of Arts (First Class Honours), Geography, University of Adelaide
Industry Memberships
- Australian Association of Gerontology
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Expertise
Areas of Interest/Expertise
- Ageism
- Perceptions of ageing
- Frailty
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Media
Previous media coverage
Torrens University project helps to make health screening conversations easier for patients and professionals - The Senior
'Not funny': How birthday cards reveal a sinister prejudice in society - The Senior
Empowering older people to engage in healthcare discussions - Australian Ageing Agenda
New course to tackle ageism in care settings - Aged Health