Rate My Professor Patil Vishwanath

Patil Vishwanath is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Social Work, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences at Monash University. Her academic interests center on stigma, addiction studies, drug policy, alcohol and other drugs, and health workforce training. She conducts research that documents the lived experiences of individuals experiencing opioid dependence and participating in opioid replacement therapy programs, with a particular emphasis on regional and rural settings in Australia. Through collaborations with government and non-government partners, Patil Vishwanath examines policy and practice implications to enhance social work interventions in addiction treatment and related health services. Her contributions highlight the need for client-centered approaches in community-based models and address barriers in service delivery for vulnerable populations.

Patil Vishwanath has produced a substantial body of scholarly work, including peer-reviewed articles, reports, and book chapters. Notable publications encompass 'Reflecting critically on my journey through social work education in an Australian university' (2017, co-authored with M. Moss), 'The lived experience of Australian opioid replacement therapy recipients in a community-based program in regional Victoria' (2019, with P. Cash, R. Cant, J. Mummery, W. Penney), 'A Narrative Review of Pharmacotherapy Treatment for Opioid Addiction and Application in a Community-Based Model in Victoria, Australia' (with P. Cash et al.), 'The role of alcohol and drug nurse practitioners (AODNPs) in medication-assisted treatment' (with J. Coventry, S. Nielsen et al.), 'Prescribing Alcohol and other Drugs Nurse Practitioners (AODNPs): Exploring professional perspectives of medication-assisted treatment' (2023, with A. R. Shlonsky, S. Nielsen, N. Buus et al.), 'Banging My Head Against a Brick Wall! Enablers and Barriers to Opioid Agonist Treatment in Rural and Regional Communities' (2024, with J. Dostal et al.), and 'Narratives of power and resistance in the lived experiences of opioid treatment recipients' (2024, with J. Mummery). She has also authored reports such as 'Report on Ballarat Harmony Fest: Celebrating Cultural Diversity Week 15-24 March 2019' (with M. Hood et al.) and contributed to studies on trauma-informed care, multicultural ambassador programs, and intercultural education. Her work on Google Scholar has garnered 124 citations, underscoring her influence in social work and addiction research. Additionally, she serves as a peer reviewer for The International Journal of Community and Social Development.