Proud Aboriginal man from Iningai Country Dr Andrew Goodman is expanding on his doctoral research into exploring novel approaches and/or solutions to improve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ health and wellbeing, using electronic health (eHealth).
The recent University of Queensland graduate’s PhD was co-hosted by UQ alongside CSIRO's Australian eHealth Research Centre (AEHRC).
So it was a natural progression for Dr Goodman to transition into a Post-Doctoral Fellowship with CSIRO, where he is part of AEHRC’s Indigenous Health Team.
“My Phd focus was on hypertension management and the role with CSIRO opens up expanded opportunities to adapt mHealth and eHealth to challenge the health disparities within Australia,” he said.
Dr Goodman praised his UQ doctoral experience, saying the University provided a safe and secure environment to accumulate the research skills and knowledge he needed.
“I felt very much supported by the culture at UQ including the executive leaders, faculty and fellow students in the Higher Degree by Research community,” he said.
Dr Goodman’s PhD focus was on hypertension management using a smartphone app and web-based interactive system (mobile health or mHealth), allowing patients to monitor their own health in a way that can be monitored by health teams.
He is an advocate for health interventions that are reciprocal and beneficial for Indigenous communities, through a partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and organisations.
“The use of mHealth and eHealth are becoming more popular so it's important to make sure these services are culturally appropriate for First Nations peoples,” he said.
“We’re establishing an evidence framework for healthcare technology specific to the interests and needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.”