Personal profile
Research Biography
Lucy Chipchase is a Professor with the College of Nursing and Health Sciences. After receiving her Diploma of Physiotherapy in 1985, she was a physiotherapist with St Peters Hospital in the United Kingdom before moving to Australia and practicing across several states in Australia. Concurrent with running a private practice she completed a Masters of Applied Science in 1993 and then a Doctor of Philosophy (Physiotherapy Education) in 2007. Previously, Lucy has held academic positions with the University of South Australia, University of Queensland, Western Sydney University and University of Canberra before joining the team at Flinders University in 2019.
During the course of her career, Lucy has published over 130 papers in peer reviewed journals and has been the chief investigator on over 30 research grants including the NHMRC and the Australian Department of Health. She has supervised dozens of masters and PhD students and helped them achieve academic excellence.
Lucy's research interests include
- Pain management
- Clinical education
- Student engagement
- Health care experience of CALD and migrant communities.
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Curriculum design and electrophysical agents in physiotherapy
Award Date: 1 Sept 2007
Master of Science
Award Date: 17 Feb 1993
Bachelor, Physiotherapy
Award Date: 14 Jul 1985
Research Areas
- Fundamental care
- Physiotherapy
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):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Implementation and evaluation of an optometry-led satellite outpatientclinic for patients with diabetes
Warren, J., Khadka, J., Chipchase, L., Lake, S., Chakraborty, R. & Anstice, N., 24 Feb 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Clinical and Experimental Optometry. 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A clinical mentoring framework for health professionals
Leahy, E., Chipchase, L. & Blackstock, F. C., 28 Oct 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Advances in Health Sciences Education. 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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An Intervention to Build Grit, Resilience and a Growth Mindset in Physiotherapy Students
Calo, M., Judd, B., Chipchase, L., Hannington, M., Hilbig, A., Taylor, C. & Peiris, C., Oct 2025, In: Clinical Teacher. 22, 5, 10 p., e70195.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Developing consolidated guidelines for reporting and evaluation of studies using transcranial electrical stimulation (CoRE-tES): Protocol for an international Delphi study and expert consensus process
Suhood, A. Y., Summers, S., Pascual-Leone, A., Nitsche, M. A., Ziemann, U., Bikson, M., Lefaucheur, J.-P., Brunoni, A. R., Bestmann, S., Chipchase, L. S., Razza, L. B. & Cavaleri, R., Nov 2025, In: BMJ Open. 15, 11, 8 p., e108904.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Does online clinical mentoring for physical therapists enhance clinical practice and patient outcomes? A randomized controlled trial
Leahy, E., Chipchase, L., Cavaleri, R. & Blackstock, F. C., 2025, In: Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy. 33, 6, p. 490-500 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Activities
- 1 Consultancy
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PROLIFERATE_AI: Leading the Future of Innovation with AI, Predictive Modelling, and Ethical User-Centred Design
Pinero de Plaza, M. A. (Consultant), Marmolejo Ramos, F. (Consultant), Lambrakis, K. (Advisor), Beleigoli, A. (Consultant), Morton, E. (Consultant), Archibald, M. (Advisor), Lawless, M. (Advisor), McMillan, P. (Advisor), Ambagtsheer, R. C. (Advisor), Mudd, A. (Consultant), Yadav, L. (Consultant), Clark, R. (Advisor), Visvanathan, R. (Advisor), Chipchase, L. (Advisor), Jacobs, D. (Advisor), Hendriks, J. (Consultant), Javier Barrera Causil, C. (Consultant), Chew, D. (Advisor) & Kitson, A. (Consultant)
2024 → 2045Activity: Consultancy types › Consultancy