Dr Roslyn Aclan
Associate Lecturer, Occupational Therapy
School of Allied Health and Human Performance
College of Health
I am teaching within the School of Allied Health and Human Performance and for the Occupational Therapy program. I have worked as a clinical occupational therapist and predominantly worked in the area of subacute inpatient rehabilitation, aged care, disability and restorative care, as well as in areas of geriatric, orthopaedic, palliative care and amputee areas within SA Health. I have worked casually as a tutor and research assistant at Flinders University in the Health Science and Occupational therapy programs. As a clinical occupational therapist, I have supported and supervised various students whilst on clinical placement, has experience with supervising and mentoring students and graduate staff. I completed by Doctor of Philosophy in 2024. My research is centred around housing and ageing, particularly, my thesis aimed at evaluating whether a digital health tool could be used for older individuals to independently assess their current homes for accessibility and safety. Enabling older people to continue living at home for as long as possible.
| Date | Position | Institution name |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 - 2026 | Casual Academic | University of South Australia |
| 2026 - ongoing | Associate Lecturer | Adelaide University |
| 2025 - 2026 | Associate Lecturer | University of Adelaide |
| 2021 - 2024 | PhD Candidate- DECRA Funded Scholarship | Flinders University |
| 2021 - 2022 | Casual Academic Register | Flinders University |
| 2016 - 2016 | Casual Research Assistant- Occupational Therapy | Flinders University |
| 2016 - 2018 | Casual Scientific Writer | University of Adelaide |
| 2016 - 2026 | Clinical Occupational Therapist | SA Health |
| 2015 - 2016 | Casual Research Assistant- Occupational Therapy | University of South Australia |
| Date | Institution name | Country | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 - 2024 | Flinders University | Australia | Doctor of Philosophy |
| 2014 - 2015 | Flinders University | Australia | Masters in Occupational Therapy |
| 2010 - 2013 | Flinders University | Australia | Bachelor of Health Science (Occupational Science) |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Aclan, R., George, S., & Laver, K. (2024). Common home hazards among healthy older aged adults and potential modifications required for age‐friendly housing. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 71(2), 213-225. Scopus6 WoS5 Europe PMC2 |
| 2023 | Aclan, R., George, S., & Laver, K. (2023). A Digital Tool for the Self-Assessment of Homes to Increase Age-Friendliness: Validity Study. JMIR Aging, 6, e49500-1-e49500-13. WoS2 Europe PMC1 |
| 2023 | Dalistan, R., George, S., & Laver, K. (2023). Considering the home environment and planning for the future: A qualitative exploration of the views of older adults and individuals with older relatives. Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 30(7), 1167-1179. |
| - | Aclan, R., George, S., Block, H., Lane, R., & Laver, K. (2023). Middle aged and older adult’s perspectives of their own home environment: a review of qualitative studies and meta-synthesis. BMC Geriatrics, 23(1). |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Aclan, R., George, S., & Laver, K. (2023). A Digital Tool for the Self-Assessment of Homes to Increase Age-Friendliness: Validity Study (Preprint). DOI |
Courses I teach
- REHB 2044 Therapeutic Communication and Group Work (2025)