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Research Biography

Dr Michael Lawless is a Senior Research Fellow in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at Flinders University and leads the Self-Care research theme within the Caring Futures Institute. His research focuses on self-care and healthy ageing in primary care and community settings, with a particular emphasis on developing evidence-based strategies (tools, products and interventions) that support older adults in managing their health and wellbeing. He is also recognised for his emerging leadership in integrated knowledge translation and implementation science.

In recognition of his contributions to the field, Dr Lawless plays a key role in national and international initiatives aimed at improving self-care and chronic disease management. He works closely with healthcare professionals, researchers, and policymakers to co-design innovative solutions that address health inequities and enhance access to high-quality care. His research has had a direct impact on shaping approaches to care planning, goal setting, and self-management support for ageing populations.

Dr Lawless has published widely in aged care, self-management, and knowledge translation, and is committed to mentoring early career researchers and supervising research students. He actively contributes to cross-sector collaborations, ensuring his work leads to improvements in care delivery and health outcomes.

Completed Supervisions

Master (MAud) Supervisions:

  • Knowledge Translation (5)

Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)

  • Older adults’ health and wellbeing: Frailty (2)

Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours)

  • Older adults’ health and wellbeing: Nutrition (2)

Research Expertise

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):

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 4 - Quality Education
  • SDG 5 - Gender Equality
  • SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  • SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
  • SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
  • SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals

Education/Academic qualification

PhD, University of Adelaide

Award Date: 8 Jan 2018

Bachelor (Honours), University of Adelaide

Award Date: 19 Dec 2013

Supervision

  • Registered

Research Areas

  • Fundamental care
  • Health sciences

Supervisory Interests

  • Ageing
  • Healthcare for older people
  • Knowledge translation
  • Qualitative and participatory methodologies
  • Chronic condition management and self-management
  • Gay men's health
  • Health communication
  • Psychosocial factors, chronic illness
  • Mixed method research

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