Overview
Background
Victor is a Postdoctoral researcher at The University of Queensland, with a clinical and academic background in rehabilitation medicine, public health, and digital health equity. His research focuses on enhancing healthcare access for culturally and linguistically diverse communities, particularly through the development of telehealth innovations and inclusive service design. He has experience teaching public health and epidemiology to medical students and mentoring postgraduate researchers. Victor has co-authored peer-reviewed publications, contributed to national surveys, and helped develop validated tools, including the Digital Health Acceptability Questionnaire.
He completed his Medical Doctor degree in Peru, followed by a specialisation in Rehabilitation Medicine, and later earned a Master of Public Health and a PhD from UQ. His doctoral research explored equity in telehealth access and was supported by multiple competitive scholarships and grants. Victor has also held leadership roles in Peru’s national health system and sports medicine programs, including the PanAmerican Games Lima 2019. His work has been recognised through awards for research excellence, equity, and inclusion.
Availability
- Dr Victor Gallegos Rejas is:
- Not available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Professional Doctorate of Medicine Surgery, Universidad Científica del Sur
- Doctoral Diploma of Clinical Rehabilitation, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos
- Masters (Coursework) of Public Health, The University of Queensland
Research interests
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Health Equity
Works
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2023
Conference Publication
Does the addition of a hybrid model of care improve cardiac and pulmonary outcomes? Experience from a rural and remote community in the North Burnett, Queensland, Australia
Gallegos-Rejas, Victor, Bramely, Wesley, Slack, Angela, Kelly, Jaimon T. and Thomas, Emma E. (2023). Does the addition of a hybrid model of care improve cardiac and pulmonary outcomes? Experience from a rural and remote community in the North Burnett, Queensland, Australia. 23 Successes and Failures in Telehealth, Adelaide, SA, Australia, 27-29 November 2023.
2023
Conference Publication
Does the requirement for an interpreter impact experience with telehealth modalities, acceptability and trust in telehealth? Results from a national survey including people requiring interpreter service
Gallegos-Rejas, Victor M., Kelly, Jaimon T., Snoswell, Centaine L., Haydon, Helen M., Banbury, Annie, Thomas, Emma E., Major, Taylor, Caffery, Liam J., Smith, Anthony C. and de Camargo-Catapan, Soraia (2023). Does the requirement for an interpreter impact experience with telehealth modalities, acceptability and trust in telehealth? Results from a national survey including people requiring interpreter service. 2023 Successes and Failures in Telehealth (SFT-23) Conference, Adelaide, SA Australia, 27-29 November 2023.
2023
Journal Article
A cross-sectional study exploring equity of access to telehealth in culturally and linguistically diverse communities in a major health service
Gallegos-Rejas, Victor M., Kelly, Jaimon T., Lucas, Karen, Snoswell, Centaine L., Haydon, Helen M., Pager, Sue, Smith, Anthony C. and Thomas, Emma E. (2023). A cross-sectional study exploring equity of access to telehealth in culturally and linguistically diverse communities in a major health service. Australian Health Review, 47 (6), 721-728. doi: 10.1071/ah23125
2023
Conference Publication
Medicina de Rehabilitacion y Telemedicina: Estado del Arte
Gallegos-Rejas, Victor M., Cruz-Fuenzalida, Sebastian J. and Arce-Paredes, Miguel A. (2023). Medicina de Rehabilitacion y Telemedicina: Estado del Arte. II Ciclo de Conferencias Innovacion Tecnologica en Salud, Lima, Peru, 8 - 9 November 2023. Universidad Cientifica del Sur.
2023
Other Outputs
Adoption of sustainable practices by YMCA South East Queensland
Thomson, Amy, Mai, Hang, Ferdous, Jinnat, Wang, Shuting, Gallegos-Rejas, Victor and Doherty, Skye (2023). Adoption of sustainable practices by YMCA South East Queensland. Global Change Scholars Program Brisbane, Australia: The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/c5ebe8d
2023
Other Outputs
Wide Bay Hospital and Health Services Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services: Evaluation Report
Thomas, Emma E., Gallegos-Rejas, Victor M., Kelly, Jaimon T., Taylor, Monica, Bramley, Wesley and Slack, Angela (2023). Wide Bay Hospital and Health Services Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services: Evaluation Report. Brisbane, Australia: The University of Queensland, Centre for Online Health.
2022
Conference Publication
Telehealth utilisation in a diverse region in Queensland, Australia: A cross-sectional study
Gallegos-Rejas, Victor M., Kelly, Jaimon T., Lucas, Karen, Snoswell, Centaine L., Haydon, Helen M., Pager, Sue, Smith, Anthony C. and Thomas, Emma (2022). Telehealth utilisation in a diverse region in Queensland, Australia: A cross-sectional study. Successes and Failures in Telehealth Conference 2022 (SFT-2022), Brisbane, QLD Australia, 9-11 November 2022.
2022
Conference Publication
Telehealth utilisation in a diverse region in Queensland, Australia: A cross-sectional study
Gallegos-Rejas, Victor M., Kelly, Jaimon T., Lucas, Karen, Snoswell, Centaine L., Haydon, Helen M., Pager, Sue, Smith, Anthony C. and Thomas, Emma (2022). Telehealth utilisation in a diverse region in Queensland, Australia: A cross-sectional study. Successes and Failures in Telehealth Conference 2022, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 9-11 November 2022.
2022
Conference Publication
Key features in telehealth-delivered cardiac rehabilitation required to optimise secondary prevention outcomes, participation and satisfaction: A realist review.
Gallegos-Rejas, Victor, Rawstorn, Jonathan, Gallagher, Robyn, Mahoney, Ray and Thomas, Emma (2022). Key features in telehealth-delivered cardiac rehabilitation required to optimise secondary prevention outcomes, participation and satisfaction: A realist review.. 31st Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australian Cardiovascular Health and Rehabilitation Association, Gold Coast, QLD Australia, 8-10 August 2022.
2022
Journal Article
A multi-stakeholder approach is needed to reduce the digital divide and encourage equitable access to telehealth
Gallegos-Rejas, Victor M., Thomas, Emma E., Kelly, Jaimon T. and Smith, Anthony C. (2022). A multi-stakeholder approach is needed to reduce the digital divide and encourage equitable access to telehealth. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 29 (1) 1357633X221107995, 1-6. doi: 10.1177/1357633x221107995
2022
Conference Publication
Telehealth interventions towards equitable access: a systematic review of international studies
Gallegos-Rejas, V., De Guzman, K.R., Kelly, J., Smith, A.C. and Thomas, E.E. (2022). Telehealth interventions towards equitable access: a systematic review of international studies. Successes and Failures in Telehealth Conference 2022 (SFT-2022), Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 9-11 November 2022.
2021
Journal Article
Factors influencing the effectiveness of remote patient monitoring interventions: a realist review
Thomas, Emma E., Taylor, Monica L., Banbury, Annie, Snoswell, Centaine L., Haydon, Helen M., Gallegos Rejas, Victor M., Smith, Anthony C. and Caffery, Liam J. (2021). Factors influencing the effectiveness of remote patient monitoring interventions: a realist review. BMJ Open, 11 (8) e051844, 1-9. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-051844
2019
Journal Article
Guía de práctica clínica para el diagnóstico y manejo de la osteoartritis en el Seguro Social del Perú (EsSalud)
Chavez, José E., Zafra-Tanaka, Jessica H., Pacheco-Barrios, Kevin, Montes-Alvis, José, Taype-Rondan, Alvaro, M. Gallegos, Víctor, Arias, Juana, Cucho, Jorge M., Flores, Daniel Roberto, Parra-Otárola, Mónica, Pecho, Luz A., Lazo-Porras, María and Timaná, Raúl (2019). Guía de práctica clínica para el diagnóstico y manejo de la osteoartritis en el Seguro Social del Perú (EsSalud). Acta Medica Peruana, 36 (3), 235-246. doi: 10.35663/amp.2019.363.835
Funding
Past funding
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