International travel and medical events- an Australian travel insurance perspective in the Covid-19 era.

Role

Supervisor

Description

This PhD project will measure the impact of international travel on the medical wellbeing of Australians. No such data currently exists. By investigating the relationship between traveller features and communicable and non-communicable diseases, an indication of the true medical risks associated with such travel will be established. The measurements will reflect long-term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on medical literacy, travel preferences, and public attitudes. The results will inform future product design for insurers and assist travel medical providers to advise clients on their risk for medical incidents during travel. The findings will assist in setting the healthcare expectations for contemporary Australian international travellers.

Date

01 Apr 2024 - 31 Dec 2027

Project Type

NON_FUNDED_PROJECT

Keywords

travel medicine;tropical medicine;health economics;tourism;COVID-19;Australia;incidence;risk factors;travel insurance