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Dion Candelaria
The University of Sydney, Sydney Adventist Hospital
Research areas: Medicine · Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine · Cardiac Health and Mental Health · Medical Practices and Rehabilitation · Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
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About
Dion is a National Heart Foundation of Australia Postdoctoral Fellow at The University of Sydney Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Medicine and Health. He aims to modernise cardiac rehabilitation programs through health system re-design. He is a Registered Nurse and his research focuses on supporting patients to reduce their risk of further cardiovascular events through promoting secondary prevention behaviours and cardiac rehabilitation.
Dion is President-Elect of the Australian Cardiovascular Health and Rehabilitation Association (ACRA) and the Secretary of the International Council of Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation (ICCPR).
Employment
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The University of Sydney Heart Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow2025 - 2026
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The University of Sydney Postdoctoral Research Fellow2022 - 2024
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The University of Sydney Research Associate (0.6 FTE)2020 - 2021
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The University of Sydney Associate Lecturer-Clinical Education Specialist2017 - 2019
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Sydney Adventist Hospital Clinical Nurse Specialist (Cardiothoracic Unit)2012 - 2016
Education
Education history is unavailable.
Projects & Funding
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Heart Foundation Collaboration and Exchange Grant - Using Global Advances in Artificial Intelligence to Personalise Cardiac Rehabilitation National Heart Foundation of Australia2026 - 2026
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Faculty of Medicine and Health Bright Ideas Grant - Harnessing Artificial Intelligence to Improve Patient Engagement in Cardiac Rehabilitation The University of Sydney2026 - 2026
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Heart Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship - Modernising cardiac rehabilitation through the implementation of systematic data-driven health systems reform National Heart Foundation of Australia2025 - 2026
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Sydney Health Partners Implementation Pilot Grant. A multi-lingual text message programme (TOOTH) for people with heart disease: A pilot feasibility trial Sydney Health Partners2024 - 2025
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Faculty of Medicine and Health Showcase Travel Award University of Sydney2023 - 2024
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Sigma Nursing Research Dissertation Award (Best PhD in Nursing Globally) Sigma Theta Tau International2023 - 2023
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Charles Perkins Centre EMCR Travel Funding University of Sydney2023 - 2024
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The Jennie Mackenzie Research Fund - Building blocks for future science: Expanding the CPC EMCR funding initiative by supporting more emerging researchers Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney2023 - 2026
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Medical Mission Research Fund (MRFF) – Guardian Angel: Implementation of a peer support program for people with heart disease (ID 2007669) National Health and Medical Research Council2022 - Present
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The University of Sydney Co-curricular Grants Program: Thesis Huddle Podcast University of Sydney2021 - 2022
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Paulette Isabel Jones Postgraduate Research Completion Scholarship University of Sydney2021 - 2022
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European Society of Cardiology Travel Grant European Society of Cardiology2021 - 2021
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SOLVE-CHD NHMRC Synergy Grant PhD Scholarship National Health and Medical Research Council2021 - 2022
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Philanthropic Support from Ms Joan Burford - Health-related Quality of Life Outcomes in Cardiac Rehabilitation Northern Sydney Local Health District2020 - 2022
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The University of Sydney Postgraduate Research Support Scheme University of Sydney2019 - 2021
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CSANZ Affiliate Clinical Development Award Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand2019 - 2019
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Sigma Nursing Leadership Educational Grant Sigma Theta Tau International2018 - 2018
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Australian College of Nursing Travel Award Australian College of Nursing2017 - 2017
Publications (54)
- Effectiveness of Zumba in Improving Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Anthropometric Measures Among Women With Low Physical Activity Levels: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis Save
- Cardiac rehabilitation programme accreditation and certification: Comparing international practices, mapping standards, benchmarks, and future directions – A scoping review Save
- 2026 Update of the Core Components of Cardiovascular Rehabilitation: A Position Statement From the Australian Cardiovascular Health and Rehabilitation Association (ACRA) Save
- Global trends in key modifiable cardiovascular risk factors: a joinpoint analysis across WHO regions (1990–2022) Save
- Implementation and Strategies to Support Adoption of the World Heart Federation Roadmap on Cardiac Rehabilitation: A Pathway to Improve Lifelong Cardiovascular Health Save
- World Heart Federation Roadmap on cardiac rehabilitation: a pathway to lifelong cardiovascular health Save
- Association Between Socioeconomic Characteristics Among Individuals Who Completed Cardiac Rehabilitation in Low‐Resource Settings With Their Depressive Symptoms and Quality of Life: Analysis From the ICRR Save
- Measuring what sustains a heart-healthy life: self-care as the missing link in cardiovascular prevention Save
- Harnessing the Collective Power of Gender Equity and Diversity in Nursing Save
- Engaging clinicians in data-driven quality improvement: Insights from the QUICR Trial Save
- Effectiveness of quality improvement interventions in cardiac rehabilitation on processes and patient outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis Save
- Fifteen Years of Advancing Cardiovascular Rehabilitation in Low-Resource Settings through the International Council of Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation (ICCPR) and a Look Ahead Save
- Beyond the Bedside Save
- One size does not fit all: socio-cultural considerations for cardiac rehabilitation Save
- Maximizing the potential of digital technologies for shared decision-making in cardiovascular care Save
- Patient activation improves with a multi-component personalized mHealth intervention in older patients at risk of cardiovascular disease: a pilot randomized controlled trial Save
- Using International Flavors to Spice Up Cardiac Rehabilitation (Invited Speaker) Save
- World Heart Federation Heart Café - Empowering Patients through Cardiac Rehabilitation (Invited Panel Speaker) Save
- Beyond testing: understanding the patient perspective of medication adherence in hypertension Save
- Person-centredness in cardiovascular care: the need for a whole-systems perspective Save