Projects

5

Publications

17

Awards

0


Contact Details

Senior Research Fellow

Biography

I am an early career researcher dedicated to advancing health equity through my work in health systems, health services and medical education. Since 2012, I have been an active researcher in these fields, serving as a key investigator in multiple projects focused on medical education and health services to improve access and care for underserved populations.

I have a strong interest in participatory research approaches. My current work focuses on participatory place-based planning for health in the northern Queensland region. In this project, I collaborated with community members in remote communities to co-design, plan and evaluate improvements in delivery of care and other community-driven initiatives. I am also collaborating on research with public health service partners to explore strategies to improve consumer involvement in health research. In my doctoral research, I worked  together with stakeholders in Fiji using participatory and decolonising methods to identify areas for positive change for the health and wellbeing of older people living with dementia.

I am particularly interested and experienced in the evaluation of health services for rural and remote populations. Drawing on my expertise in implementation research and evaluation, I am leading the qualitative component of an evaluation of the national Australian Teletrial Program. Other past evaluation research includes an evaluation of the BreastScreen Remote Radiology Assessment Model. This model was developed by health professionals in response to the need to improve access to breast cancer assessment services for rural and remote women.

Research

Research Interests

Rural and remote health

Health services

Telehealth

Pacific Islands and health

Health and services for older adults

Participatory approaches and community involvement

Projects

Teaching

Research Advisor Accreditation
Advisor Type

Secondary


Taught Modules
Current JCU Research Students
Implementation and evaluation of a GP-led, multidisciplinary Family Lifestyle Clinic for chronic disease prevention in Regional Queensland
Doctor of Philosophy (Health)
Socially accountable selection of the appropriate Pacific doctor
Doctor of Philosophy (Health)

Activities

Other Activities
Education

Output

Johnston, Karen Louise (2021) Understandings and experiences of dementia in Fiji. [Thesis] [DOI] ...
Other Publication Open Access ResearchOnline@JCU
Johnston, Karen; Qaloewai, Sefanaia; Rasavuka, Taniela; Preston, Robyn; Strivens, Edward; Larkins, S...
Journal Publication Open Access ResearchOnline@JCU
Larkins, Sarah; Cristobal, Fortunato; Hogenbirk, John; Tandinco, Filedito; Othman, Abu Bakr; Mbokazi...
Journal Publication Open Access ResearchOnline@JCU
Lindsay, Daniel; Bates, Nicole; Callander, Emily; Johnston, Karen; Carlisle, Karen; Smith, Deb; Evan...
Journal Publication ResearchOnline@JCU
Topp, Stephanie M.; Thompson, Fintan; Johnston, Karen; Smith, Deborah; Edelman, Alexandra; Whittaker...
Journal Publication Open Access ResearchOnline@JCU
Smith, Deborah; Johnston, Karen; Carlisle, Karen; Evans, Rebecca; Preston, Robyn; Beckett, Jessamy; ...
Journal Publication Open Access ResearchOnline@JCU
Johnston, Karen; Preston, Robyn; Strivens, Edward; Qaloewai, Sefanaia; Larkins, Sarah (2020) 'Unders. Agin, 24...
Journal Publication Open Access ResearchOnline@JCU
Reeve, Carole; Johnston, Karen; Young, Louise (2020) 'Health profession education in remote or geogr. Journal of Medical Education and Curricular , 7 . [DOI] ...
Journal Publication Open Access ResearchOnline@JCU
Anderson, E.M.; Johnston, K.; Gunnarsson, R.; Larkins, S. (2018) 'Perceptions of a research honours . Focus on Health Professional Edu, 19 (1). [DOI] ...
Journal Publication ResearchOnline@JCU
Larkins, Sarah; Johnston, Karen; Hogenbirk, John C.; Willems, Sara; Elsanousi, Salwa; Mammen, Maryku...
Journal Publication Open Access ResearchOnline@JCU
Evans, Rebecca; Larkins, Sarah; Cheffins, Tracy; Fleming, Rhonda; Johnston, Karen; Tennant, Marc (20...
Journal Publication Open Access ResearchOnline@JCU
Larkins, Sarah; Michielsen, Kristien; Iputo, Jehu; Elsanousi, Salwa; Mammen, Marykutty; Graves, Lisa...
Journal Publication Open Access ResearchOnline@JCU
Johnston, Karen; Harvey, Caroline; Matich, Paula; Page, Priscilla; Jukka, Clare; Hollins, Jane; Lark...
Journal Publication ResearchOnline@JCU
Johnston, Karen; Russell, Sarah; Sen, Shanita; Qaloewai, Seefanaia; Strivens, Edward (2018) 'Cultura Fiji J, 7 (1...
Journal Contribution ResearchOnline@JCU