APSA Research | Qualitative

Tracks
Track 4
Saturday, August 2, 2025
12:20 PM - 1:00 PM
C2.4

Speakers

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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.
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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.
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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.
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