Rate My Professor Paul Braybrook

Paul Braybrook serves as a paramedic lecturer and course coordinator for paramedicine in the School of Nursing at Curtin University, within the Faculty of Health Sciences. He holds a BSc (Hons) and MSc, followed by a PhD completed in 2024 from Curtin University, with his thesis titled "The Epidemiology of injuries sustained on recreational trails in Western Australia." This comprehensive study investigates the epidemiology of injuries occurring on trails used for mountain biking and hiking, including spatial analysis of incidents in relation to available emergency medical services resources and the types and frequency of injuries at mass participation trail events in Western Australia. The research highlights the role of trail access in promoting physical activity to combat prevalent conditions such as cardiovascular disease, affecting 5.6% of Australians, and type 2 diabetes, impacting 4.8%, which together account for over 11% of healthcare spending. With an initial background in environmental science and management, Braybrook has established himself as an AHPRA-registered paramedic working for St John Ambulance Western Australia in the state ambulance service.