Luke Wakely
| Work Phone | (02) 6767 8460 |
|---|---|
| Fax | (02) 6761 2355 |
| Luke.Wakely@newcastle.edu.au | |
| Position |
Lecturer
University Department of Rural Health
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| Office | University Department Of Rural Health - Northern Nsw |
Qualifications
- Master of Health Science (Paediatric Physiotherapy, University of Sydney, 2007
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy), University of Sydney, 2000
Research
Research keywords
- Emergency Department
- Hermeneutics
- Interprofessional Education
- Phenomenology
- Physiotherapy
- Premature Infant
- Qualitative
- Rural Health
Research expertise
Luke is currently enrolled in his PhD using qualitative research methods to examine 'the lived experience of parenting a premature infant in a rural area'. Luke also has research interests in emergency department physiotherapists, inteprofessional learning for tertiary students and rural health issues.
Languages
- English
Fields of Research
| Code | Description | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 110317 | Physiotherapy | 60 |
| 111403 | Paediatrics | 40 |
Memberships
Body relevant to professional practice.
- Member - Australian Physiotherapy Association
- Recipient - APA Titled Paediatric Physiotherapist
Administrative
Administrative expertise
Luke co-ordinates the Dept of Rural Health, Research Higher degree community of practice. He also co-ordinates the physiotherapy clinical placements in the Dept of Rural Health footprint. Luke also co-ordinates the Department of Rural Health Physiotherapy Department staff meetings.
Luke is a member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association Paediatric Professional Standards Committee.
Teaching
Teaching keywords
- Clinical Education
- Emergency Department
- Musculoskeletal
- Paediatric
- Physiotherapy
- Practice based learning
- Rural Health