APSA Research | Qualitative
Tracks
Track 4
Saturday, August 2, 2025 |
12:20 PM - 1:00 PM |
C2.4 |
Speakers
Joy Spark
A/Prof in Pharmacy
University of New England
Perception of generic medicines
Biography
Joy Spark is a dedicated pharmacy academic at the University of New England with expertise in pharmacy education, particularly in extemporaneous dispensing, communication, and research skill development. She has extensive experience supervising Honours and PhD students. Her research interests emphasize quality use of medicines and evidence-based practice. Joy is committed to developing future pharmacists through innovative teaching approaches and research supervision, fostering critical thinking and professional development in pharmacy education.
Rosa Nguyen
Advanced Clinical Pharmacist
Themes and Patterns in Pharmacists’ Decision-Making regarding Denial of Voluntary Assisted Dying Substance Supply in Queensland: A Qualitative Study
Biography
Rosa is an advanced clinical pharmacist with experience across various healthcare settings. Since 2023, she has worked with the statewide Queensland Voluntary Assisted Dying Service. Rosa is passionate about providing sensitive and compassionate care to patients and their families, especially in the end-of-life space.
Dr Thilini Thrimawithana
Senior Lecturer
RMIT University
Uncomplicated Cystitis Management in the Community Pharmacy: Australian Pharmacists’ Perspectives and Readiness
Biography
Thilini is an academic with a multifaceted career as a pharmacist, teacher, and researcher. Her research activities focus on improving chronic disease management among culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) populations and optimising the quality use of complementary medicines.
