Study’s full title: Perspective of Allied Health Professionals providing Digital Health Services in South Australia

University affiliation: Adelaide University

Ethics approval/reference number: AU948

Principal researcher: Dr. Abi Thirumanickam (Senior Lecturer)

Authors: Dr. Abi Thirumanickam (Senior Lecturer), Dr. Amelia Di Tommaso (Senior Lecturer), Dr. Shona Crabb (Associate Professor) and Muhammad Azzam Khan (HDR student)

Supervisors: Dr. Abi Thirumanickam (Senior Lecturer), Dr. Amelia Di Tommaso (Senior Lecturer) and Dr. Shona Crabb (Associate Professor)

Purpose of study: This research project explores the perspectives of allied health professionals on digital health services in South Australia or previously worked in South Australia.

Participation criteria:

1. Allied health professional (all recognised by Allied Professionals Australia which can deliver their services via digital health) 
2. Currently practising telehealth exclusively (telehealth, mobile health, etc) or in combination with traditional therapy. 
3. Professionals providing services in South Australia or who have previously practiced in South Australia. 
4. Active involvement of therapist during session when utilising digital health platforms.

Survey Audience: Australian Allied Health Professionals who work or have worked with digital tools when providing services.

Survey link: https://adelaideuniwide.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1WYNYPNH6xShiYu

End date for survey: September 2026

Contact details: Dr. Abi Thirumanickam | abi.thirumanickam@adelaide.edu.au