Researcher

Professor Friedbert Kohler

Biography

Research Interests:
Measurement of patient functioning and patient outcomes especially n the rehabilitation setting. Practical and clinical application of International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health. Innovative models of care and cost effectiveness of community aged care and rehabilitation services, including telehealth services, integrated health service, outpatient models of care for individuals following requiring...view more

Research Interests:
Measurement of patient functioning and patient outcomes especially n the rehabilitation setting. Practical and clinical application of International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health. Innovative models of care and cost effectiveness of community aged care and rehabilitation services, including telehealth services, integrated health service, outpatient models of care for individuals following requiring ongoing rehabilitation; and geriatric outreach services into residential aged care facilities (RACFs) and the community to minimise or eliminate unnecessary presentations to Emergency Departments and facilitate early transfer back to RACFs.

Broad Research Areas:
Rehabilitation, Health Services Management, Health Services Research, Community aged care services, End of life care,

Society Memberships & Professional Activities:
AFRM; ISPO (Past President of ISPO international as past president of ISPO Australia); Australian Society for Geriatric Medicine; Stroke Society of Australasia; ISPRM - member of Disaster relief committee.

Specific Research Keywords:
Outcomes Research, Models of Care, Integrated health Services, Amputation, Prostheses, Health Services Costing, ICF (International Classification of Functioning)