Associate Professor Leanne Brown
Deputy Director - Dept of Rural Health
University Newcastle Department of Rural Health (Nutrition and Dietetics)
- Email:leanne.brown@newcastle.edu.au
- Phone:67553540
The Composition of Rural Health
Dietitian Dr Leanne Brown is working towards improving the health of rural Australians, as well as the sustainability of the clinical workforce who look after them.
Leanne is a Senior Lecturer and Academic Lead, Teaching and Learning at the University of Newcastle, Department of Rural Health (UONDRH).
An Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian with more than 20 years experience in the dietetics profession, Leanne spent ten years in metropolitan hospitals before joining the UONDRH in Tamworth in 2003.
With support from the Commonwealth Government, the UONDRH works toward a sustainable rural health workforce through facilitating student placements and learning, enhancing the health of local communities through community projects and conducting research into rural health issues.
Leanne completed her PhD (Nutrition and Dietetics) at the University of Newcastle 2009, with her doctoral research investigating the barriers to the provision of a best practice dietetics service in rural areas.
Her ongoing research interests include dietetic workforce issues, rural dietetic services, sports nutrition, and best practice dietetic services for rural areas.
Nutrition and diet
Leanne’s work is readily translational to public health programs that can change health outcomes, especially in a rural context.
And it seems those programs are more necessary now than ever.
Leanne admits to being concerned when recent data from the Australian Health Policy Collaboration found the local area to have some of the highest rates of overweight and obesity in Australia.
“We have a focus at the moment on a research project looking at cardiovascular disease rurally, and trying to look at different ways of engaging with people,” Leanne says.
“Obviously the further you go out from major cities, the more difficult and expensive access to fresh food becomes.”
“If you don’t have a lot of income or accessible transport, and you live in a part of town that is only serviced by corner shops and takeaways, your food choices are very limited.”
One area of possible change that Leanne is a strong advocate for is implementing lifestyle change instead to combat health risks related to ill-health such as cardiovascular disease, obesity, and diabetes.
“We are trying to intervene earlier and support people to try some dietary changes, and use phone and text to follow people up as opposed to having to wait for appointments.”
Rural focus on learning
As Academic Lead, Teaching and Learning at UONDRH, Leanne supports students on placements navigate practice based education, learning and assessment.
An area of current focus at the UONDRH is inter-professional education, with the aim of improving relationships in healthcare practice.
“We have year-long student placements in medicine and some allied health disciplines,” Leanne explains.
“So we are getting those students together on a monthly basis and engaging them in an inter-professional activity with them that is focused on a health topic or communication skill that is relevant across disciplines.”
“Our role is also to provide continuing professional development locally, so we organise speakers and information days on relevant topics for students and clinicians.”
“We have also just started a local graduate network that offers new practitioners professional and social support to work rurally.”
Body Composition
Leanne has accreditation as a Level 3 Anthropometrist with the International Society for Advancement of Kinanthropometry. She explains:
“We can measure height and weight and calculate BMI but we know that BMI is not the best indicator of whether you are overweight or not,” she says.
To get a more accurate measure of body composition Leanne uses bioelectrical impedance analysis, which differentiates between muscle and fat.
“So not only is this differentiation important when predicting health outcomes, but it is a way to evaluate the success of exercise and diet interventions despite overall weight not changing significantly.”
Sports nutrition is another area of expertise for Leanne.
Whereas in the general population, the public health focus is most often on limiting energy intake to maintain or lose weight, the opposite can be true for elite athletes who need adequate energy to fuel significant exercise.
This area of specialisation also extends to knowledge of which sportspeople may benefit from which supplements that have an ergogenic effect, improving performance.
Future direction
Looking to the future, Leanne will continue several ongoing collaborations and her own research.
Leanne works with Associate Professor Kym Rae on the Gomeroi gaaynggal program, targeting the health of local rural Aboriginal mothers and their babies.
Another collaboration is with Dr Lesley MacDonald-Wicks and Dr Amanda Patterson, who are finalising for publication work on changing body composition and circumference measures of average urban and rural Australian women.
Leanne is also working in concert with Professor Clare Collins to replicate urban nutrition studies in the rural landscape.
Leading on from Professor Collins’ work using a spectrophotometer, Leanne is looking at comparing self-reported diet to actual diet reflected by the effects of carotenoid intakes from vegetables and fruit on skin colour.
Leanne is also looking to further develop a strong dietetics and nutrition focus at the UONDRH with fellow dietitian, Dr Tracy Schumacher.
Her wish list also includes more PhD students in dietetics choosing to study in Tamworth.
“Given the nutrition-related health issues in rural areas, we will be looking to implement and evaluate community based interventions so there are opportunities for students to be involved in positive change in rural communities.”
The Composition of Rural Health
Dietitian Dr Leanne Brown is working towards improving the health of rural Australians, and the sustainability of the clinical workforce who look after them
Career Summary
Biography
Current role as Deputy Director at the University of Newcastle, Department of Rural Health. My ongoing research interests include rural health workforce issues, rural health service delivery, chronic disease and optimising rural health. I am interested in measuring the outcomes of teaching and learning across areas of interprofessional learning, student experiences and graduate outcomes.
Professional background
As an Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian with more than 20 years experience in the profession I have worked across a broad range of areas of clinical, research and management. I am an Accredited Sports Dietitian with Sports Dietitians Australia and a Level 3 Anthropometrist with the International Society for Advancement of Kinanthropometry (2003-2023).
Setting
Based in Tamworth at the University of Newcastle Department of Rural Health since 2003. The UON Department of Rural Health program focuses on facilitating and supporting student placements in regional, rural and remote settings. Student learning is enhanced through engagement with the local community and interprofessional opportunities with co-located health professional students.
Teaching expertise
Over a number of years I have provided teaching into the Bachelor of Nutrition & Dietetics program by providing online teaching and course co-ordination for two courses, Sports Nutrition/Dietetics NUDI4270 and Independent Professional Practice NUDI4280. In 2009 I was awarded an Australian Learning and Teaching Council Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning.
Qualifications
- PhD, University of Newcastle
- Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition & Dietetics), University of Newcastle
- Graduate Certificate in Paediatric Nut & Dietetics, University of Melbourne
- Graduate Certificate in Sports Nutrition, Deakin University
Keywords
- Anthropometrics
- Best practice
- Clinical Nutrition
- Dietetics workforce
- General Nutrition
- Interprofessional learning
- Oncology
- Primary health care
- Public health
- Rural health
- Service delivery models
- Sports Nutrition
Languages
- English (Fluent)
Fields of Research
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321099 | Nutrition and dietetics not elsewhere classified | 100 |
Professional Experience
UON Appointment
Title | Organisation / Department |
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Deputy Director - Dept of Rural Health | University of Newcastle University of Newcastle Department of Rural Health Australia |
Academic appointment
Dates | Title | Organisation / Department |
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1/1/2016 - 1/8/2016 | Acting Director | Department of Rural Health, University of Newcastle Australia |
1/1/2012 - 31/12/2017 | Senior Lecturer | University of Newcastle Department of Rural Health Australia |
1/2/2003 - 31/12/2011 | Lecturer Nutrition & Dietetics | University of Newcastle Department of Rural Health Australia |
Membership
Dates | Title | Organisation / Department |
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1/1/2010 - | Membership - Sports Dietitians Australia | Sports Dietitians Australia Australia |
1/1/2009 - | Membership - Dietitians Association of Australia | Dietitians Association of Australia |
1/1/2009 - 31/12/2010 | Membership - Dietitians Assoication of Australia NSW Branch | Dietitians Assoication of Australia NSW Branch Executive Australia |
1/1/2004 - 22/12/2023 | Membership - International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry | International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry Australia |
Awards
Award
Year | Award |
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2022 |
Rural Engagement Award College of Health, Medicine & Wellbeing - The University of Newcastle |
2016 |
UON Faculty of Health & Medicine - Special Leadership Excellence Award Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle |
2014 |
Office of Teaching and Learning Citation for Programs that Enhance Learning - Team Award Office of Learning and Teaching |
2013 |
Vice Chancellor's Award for Programs that Enhance Learning - UONDRH IPL team University of Newcastle |
2009 |
Australian Learning and Teaching Council Citation Australian Learning and Teaching Council |
2008 |
Vice Chancellor's Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning University of Newcastle |
2007 |
DAA NSW Branch Service Award 2003-2006 Dietitians Association of Australia |
2004 |
Academic Achievement Award The University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine |
2004 |
Academic Achievement Award Faculty of Health, University of Newcastle |
2003 |
Greatness in Dietetics Award Dietitians Association of Australia NSW Branch |
Member
Year | Award |
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2021 |
Board of Editors for Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics PRC for Physical Activity and Nutrition |
2020 |
Australian Rural Health Network - Board Director and Executive Vice Chair Australian Rural Health Educators Network (ARHEN) Board |
Recipient
Year | Award |
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2011 |
Nursing and Allied Health Scholarship and Support Scheme Services for Australian Rural and Remote Allied Health |
Recognition
Year | Award |
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2011 |
NSW Premier's Awards Finalist NSW Government |
2011 |
Hunter New England Health Quality Awards Finalist Hunter New England Health |
2011 |
Alumni Award Finalist for Regional Leadership University of Newcastle |
2005 |
Certificate of Appreciation Dietitians Association of Australia NSW Branch |
Invitations
Participant
Year | Title / Rationale |
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2015 |
Rural and Remote Dietitians Workshop Organisation: DAA |
Speaker
Year | Title / Rationale |
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2017 | Thriving in Rural and Remote Practice |
Publications
For publications that are currently unpublished or in-press, details are shown in italics.
Chapter (4 outputs)
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2016 |
Little AL, Brown L, 'Putting interprofessional education into practice: Is it really as simple as it seems?', Collaborating in Healthcare Reinterpreting Therapeutic Relationships, Sense Publishers, Rotterdam, The Netherlands 229-236 (2016) [B1]
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2014 |
Little FH, Brown L, Grotowski M, Harris D, 'Interprofessional Relationships in Healthcare Practice', Health Practice Relationships, Sense Publishers, Rotterdam, The Netherlands 143-152 (2014) [B1]
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2010 |
Brown LJ, Little FH, 'Nourishing networks: Using information technology and mentoring to promote interdisciplinary education and training in rural areas', A Bright Future For Rural Health: Evidence-Based Policy And Practice In Rural And Remote Australian Health Care, Australian Rural Health Education Network, Canberra, ACT 82-84 (2010) [B2]
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2006 | Cooper RJ, Brown LJ, 'Client education issues in rural and remote settings', Client Education: A partnership approach for health practitioners, University of New South Wales Press, Sydney 327-342 (2006) [B2] | ||||
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Journal article (73 outputs)
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2023 |
Kocanda L, Schumacher TL, Plotnikoff RC, Whatnall MC, Fenwick M, Brown LJ, et al., 'Effectiveness and reporting of nutrition interventions in cardiac rehabilitation programmes: a systematic review', EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR NURSING, 22 1-12 (2023) [C1]
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Schumacher TLL, Herbert J, May J, Ramanathan S, Brown LJJ, Guppy M, et al., 'HealthyRHearts-reducing cholesterol in rural adults via telehealth-based medical nutrition therapy: protocol for a cluster randomised controlled trial', BMC CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS, 23 (2023)
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Urquhart L, Roberts K, Duncanson K, Brown LJ, Fisher K, 'Sustaining an Aboriginal wellbeing program: Informing health promotion practice and policy.', Health Promot J Austr, (2023) [C1]
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Gray NL, Stoodley I, Wood LG, Collins CE, Brown LJ, Rae KM, et al., 'Omega-3 Fatty Acids during Pregnancy in Indigenous Australian Women of the Gomeroi Gaaynggal Cohort.', Nutrients, 15 1943 (2023) [C1]
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2023 |
Brown LJ, Wakely L, Little A, Heaney S, Cooper E, Wakely K, et al., 'Immersive Place-Based Attachments in Rural Australia: An Overview of an Allied Health Program and Its Outcomes', Education Sciences, 13 2-2 [C1]
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2023 |
Schumacher TL, Alderton CA, Brown LJ, Heaney S, Alston L, Kent K, Godrich SL, 'Development of a Scoring Tool for Australian Rural Food Retail Environments', Nutrients, 15 4660-4660 [C1]
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Herbert J, Schumacher T, Brown LJ, Collins CE, 'Developing a telehealth medical nutrition therapy (MNT) service for adults living in rural Australia at risk of cardiovascular disease: An intervention development study.', J Hum Nutr Diet, 36 1782-1794 (2023) [C1]
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2023 |
Fisher E, Luscombe G, Schmidt D, Brown L, Duncanson K, 'Using an interactive nutrition technology platform to predict malnutrition risk', JOURNAL OF HUMAN NUTRITION AND DIETETICS, 36 912-919 (2023) [C1]
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2023 |
Alston L, Heaney S, Kent K, Godrich S, Kocanda L, Herbert J, et al., 'Rural nutrition and dietetics research-Future directions.', Aust J Rural Health, 31 1027-1031 (2023) [C1]
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2023 |
Herbert J, Schumacher T, Brown LJ, Clarke ED, Collins CE, 'Delivery of telehealth nutrition and physical activity interventions to adults living in rural areas: a scoping review.', Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act, 20 110 (2023) [C1]
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2023 |
Walsh SM, Versace VL, Thompson SC, Browne LJ, Knight S, Lyle DM, et al., 'Supporting nursing and allied health student placements in rural and remote Australia: a narrative review of publications by university departments of rural health', Medical Journal of Australia, 219 (2023) [C1]
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2023 |
Alston L, Nichols M, Allender S, Versace V, Brown LJ, Schumacher T, et al., 'Dietary patterns in rural and metropolitan Australia: A cross-sectional study exploring dietary patterns, inflammation and association with cardiovascular disease risk factors', BMJ Open, 13 (2023) [C1] Objectives This study sought first to empirically define dietary patterns and to apply the novel Dietary Inflammation Score (DIS) in data from rural and metropolitan populations i... [more] Objectives This study sought first to empirically define dietary patterns and to apply the novel Dietary Inflammation Score (DIS) in data from rural and metropolitan populations in Australia, and second to investigate associations with cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors. Design Cross-sectional study. Setting Rural and metropolitan Australia. Participants Adults over the age of 18 years living in rural or metropolitan Australia who participated in the Australian Health survey. Primary outcomes A posteriori dietary patterns for participants separated into rural and metropolitan populations using principal component analysis. Secondary outcomes: association of each dietary pattern and DIS with CVD risk factors was explored using logistic regression. Results The sample included 713 rural and 1185 metropolitan participants. The rural sample was significantly older (mean age 52.7 compared with 48.6 years) and had a higher prevalence of CVD risk factors. Two primary dietary patterns were derived from each population (four in total), and dietary patterns were different between the rural and metropolitan areas. None of the identified patterns were associated with CVD risk factors in metropolitan or rural areas, aside diet pattern 2 being strongly associated with from self-reported ischaemic heart disease (OR 13.90 95% CI 2.29 to 84.3) in rural areas. There were no significant differences between the DIS and CVD risk factors across the two populations, except for a higher DIS being associated with overweight/obesity in rural areas. Conclusion Exploration of dietary patterns between rural and metropolitan Australia shows differences between the two populations, possibly reflective of distinct cultures, socioeconomic factors, geography, food access and/or food environments in the different areas. Our study provides evidence that action targeting healthier dietary intakes needs to be tailored to rurality in the Australian context.
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2022 |
Squires K, Heaney S, MacDonald-Wicks L, Johnston C, Brown L, 'Mapping Simulated-Based Learning Experiences Incorporated Into Professional Placements in Allied Health Programs: A Scoping Review.', Simul Healthc, 17 403-415 (2022) [C1]
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Schumacher TL, Alston L, Wakely L, Latter R, Squires K, Heaney S, Brown LJ, 'Characterizing the Health of Older Rural Australians Attending Rural Events: Implications for Future Health Promotion Opportunities', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH, 19 (2022) [C1]
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2022 |
Callaghan EM, Diamandis-Nikoletatos E, van Leeuwen PP, Higgins JB, Somerville CE, Brown LJ, Schumacher TL, 'Communication regarding the deactivation of implantable cardioverter-defibrillators: A scoping review and narrative summary of current interventions.', Patient education and counseling, 105 3431-3445 (2022) [C1]
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2022 |
Payne E, Palmer G, Rollo M, Ryan K, Harrison S, Collins C, et al., 'Rural healthcare delivery and maternal and infant outcomes for diabetes in pregnancy: A systematic review', NUTRITION & DIETETICS, 79 48-58 (2022) [C1]
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Green E, Quilliam C, Sheepway L, Hays CA, Moore L, Rasiah RL, et al., 'Identifying features of quality in rural placements for health students: scoping review', BMJ Open, 12 (2022) [C1] Objectives To explore and synthesise the evidence relating to features of quality in rural health student placements. Design Scoping review. Data sources MEDLINE, CINAHL, Embase, ... [more] Objectives To explore and synthesise the evidence relating to features of quality in rural health student placements. Design Scoping review. Data sources MEDLINE, CINAHL, Embase, ProQuest, Informit, Scopus, ERIC and several grey literature data sources (1 January 2005 to 13 October 2020). Study selection The review included peer-reviewed and grey literature from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development listed countries that focused on quality of health student placements in regional, rural and remote areas. Data extraction Data were extracted regarding the methodological and design characteristics of each data source, and the features suggested to contribute to student placement quality under five categories based on a work-integrated learning framework. Results Of 2866 resulting papers, 101 were included for data charting and content analysis. The literature was dominated by medicine and nursing student placement research. No literature explicitly defined quality in rural health student placements, although proxy indicators for quality such as satisfaction, positive experiences, overall effectiveness and perceived value were identified. Content analysis resulted in four overarching domains pertaining to features of rural health student placement quality: (1) learning and teaching in a rural context, (2) rural student placement characteristics, (3) key relationships and (4) required infrastructure. Conclusion The findings suggest that quality in rural health student placements hinges on contextually specific features. Further research is required to explore these findings and ways in which these features can be measured during rural health student placements.
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Urquhart L, Dunghutti KR, Muruwari CG, Fisher K, Brown LJ, Duncanson K, 'Experiences of co-designing research about a rural Aboriginal well-being program: Informing practice and policy', AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF RURAL HEALTH, 30 747-759 (2022) [C1]
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2021 |
Kocanda L, Fisher K, Brown LJ, May J, Rollo ME, Collins CE, et al., 'Informing telehealth service delivery for cardiovascular disease management: exploring the perceptions of rural health professionals', AUSTRALIAN HEALTH REVIEW, 45 241-246 (2021) [C1]
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2021 |
Brown LJ, Urquhart L, Squires K, Crowley E, Heaney S, Kocanda L, Schumacher T, 'Starting from scratch: Developing and sustaining a rural research team lessons from a nutrition and dietetics case study', AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF RURAL HEALTH, 29 729-741 (2021) [C1]
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2021 |
Lee R, Crowley ET, Baines SK, Heaney S, Brown LJ, 'Patient Perspectives of Living with Coeliac Disease and Accessing Dietetic Services in Rural Australia: A Qualitative Study', NUTRIENTS, 13 (2021) [C1]
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2021 |
Beringer M, Schumacher T, Keogh L, Sutherland K, Knox P, Herden J, et al., 'Nutritional adequacy and the role of supplements in the diets of Indigenous Australian women during pregnancy', MIDWIFERY, 93 (2021) [C1]
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2021 |
Mallett LJ, Premkumar V, Brown LJ, May J, Rollo ME, Schumacher TL, 'Total water intake by kilogram of body weight: Analysis of the Australian 2011 to 2013 National Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey', NUTRITION & DIETETICS, 78 496-505 (2021) [C1]
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Kocanda L, Schumacher TL, Kerr J, May J, Rollo ME, Neubeck L, Brown LJ, 'Current Nutrition Practice in Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs', JOURNAL OF CARDIOPULMONARY REHABILITATION AND PREVENTION, 41 E32-E38 (2021) [C1]
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2021 |
Sutton K, Depczynski J, Smith T, Mitchell E, Wakely L, Brown LJ, et al., 'Destinations of nursing and allied health graduates from two Australian universities: A data linkage study to inform rural placement models', Australian Journal of Rural Health, 29 191-200 (2021) [C1] Objective: Combined, nursing and allied health constitute most of the Australian health workforce; yet, little is known about graduate practice destinations. University Department... [more] Objective: Combined, nursing and allied health constitute most of the Australian health workforce; yet, little is known about graduate practice destinations. University Departments of Rural Health have collaborated on the Nursing and Allied Health Graduate Outcomes Tracking to investigate graduate entry into rural practice. Design: Data linkage cohort study. Setting: Monash University and the University of Newcastle. Participants: Graduates who completed their degree in 2017 across seven disciplines. Main outcome measure(s): The outcome variable was Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency principal place of practice data. Explanatory variables included discipline, age, gender, location of origin, and number and duration of rural placements. Result: Of 1130 graduates, 51% were nurses, 81% females, 62% under 21¿years at enrolment, 23% of rural origin, 62% had at least one rural student placement, and 23% had over 40 cumulative rural placement days. At the time of their second Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency registration, 18% worked in a ¿Rural principal place of practice.¿ Compared to urban, rural origin graduates had 4.45 times higher odds ratio of ¿Rural principal place of practice.¿ For graduates who had <20 cumulative rural placement days, compared to zero the odds ratio of ¿Rural principal place of practice¿ was the same (odds ratio¿=¿1.10). For those who had 20-40 rural placement days, the odds ratio was 1.93, and for >40 rural placement days, the odds ratio was 4.54). Conclusion: Rural origin and more rural placement days positively influenced graduate rural practice destinations. Outcomes of cumulative placements days may compare to immersive placements.
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Smith T, Sutton K, Beauchamp A, Depczynski J, Brown L, Fisher K, et al., 'Profile and rural exposure for nursing and allied health students at two Australian Universities: A retrospective cohort study', Australian Journal of Rural Health, 29 21-33 (2021) [C1] Objective: Linking enrolment and professional placement data for students' from 2 universities, this study compares characteristics across universities and health disciplines... [more] Objective: Linking enrolment and professional placement data for students' from 2 universities, this study compares characteristics across universities and health disciplines. The study explores associations between students' location of origin and frequency, duration and type of placements. Design: Retrospective cohort data linkage. Setting: Two Australian universities, Monash University and the University of Newcastle. Participants: Students who completed medical radiation science, nursing, occupational therapy, pharmacy or physiotherapy at either university between 2 February 2017 and 28 February 2018. Interventions: Location of origin, university and discipline of enrolment. Main outcome measure(s): Main measures were whether graduates had multiple rural placements, number of rural placements and cumulative rural placement days. Location of origin, discipline and university of enrolment were the main explanatory variables. Secondary dependent variables were age, sex, socio-economic indices for location of origin, and available placements. Results: A total of 1,315 students were included, of which 22.1% were of rural origin. The odds of rural origin students undertaking a rural placement was more than 4.5 times greater than for urban origin students. A higher proportion of rural origin students had multiple rural placement (56.0% vs 14.9%), with a higher mean number of rural placement days. Public hospitals were the most common placement type, with fewer in primary care, mental health or aged care. Conclusions: There is a positive association between rural origin and rural placements in nursing and allied health. To help strengthen recruitment and retention of graduates this association could be further exploited, while being inclusive of non-rural students.
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Chai LK, Collins CE, May C, Ashman A, Holder C, Brown LJ, Burrows TL, 'Feasibility and efficacy of a web-based family telehealth nutrition intervention to improve child weight status and dietary intake: A pilot randomised controlled trial', Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 27 146-158 (2021) [C1] Introduction: Innovative eHealth solutions that improve access to child weight management interventions are crucial to address the rising prevalence of childhood obesity globally.... [more] Introduction: Innovative eHealth solutions that improve access to child weight management interventions are crucial to address the rising prevalence of childhood obesity globally. The study aimed to evaluate the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a 12-week online telehealth nutrition intervention to improve child weight and dietary outcomes, and the impact of additional text messages (SMS) targeted to mothers and fathers. Methods: Families with children aged 4 to 11 were randomised across three groups: Telehealth, Telehealth+SMS, or Waitlist control. Telehealth and Telehealth+SMS groups received two telehealth consultations delivered by a dietitian, 12 weeks access to a nutrition website and a private Facebook group. The Telehealth+SMS group received additional SMS. Feasibility was assessed through recruitment, retention, and intervention utilisation. Efficacy was assessed through changes in measured child body mass index (BMI), waist circumference and diet. Results: Forty-four (96%) and 36 (78%) families attended initial and second telehealth consultations, respectively. Thirty-six families (78%) completed week 12 assessments. Child BMI and waist circumference changes from baseline to week 12 were not statistically different within or between groups. Children in Telehealth+SMS had significantly reduced percentage energy from energy-dense nutrient-poor food (95% CI -21.99 to -0.03%E; p =.038) and increased percentage energy from healthy core food (95% CI -0.21 to 21.89%E; p =.045) compared to Waitlist control. Discussion: A family-focused online telehealth nutrition intervention is feasible. While the modest sample size reduced power to detect between-group changes in weight status, some improvements in child dietary intakes were identified in those receiving telehealth and SMS.
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Chai LK, Collins CE, May C, Brown LJ, Ashman A, Burrows TL, 'Fidelity and acceptability of a family-focused technology-based telehealth nutrition intervention for child weight management', Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 27 98-109 (2021) [C1] Introduction: Previous reviews of family-based interventions for childhood obesity treatment found that studies were of low methodological quality with inadequate details reported... [more] Introduction: Previous reviews of family-based interventions for childhood obesity treatment found that studies were of low methodological quality with inadequate details reported, especially related to intervention fidelity. The evaluation of fidelity is crucial to inform interpretation of the intervention outcomes. This study aimed to summarise intervention fidelity, participants¿ acceptability and satisfaction with a 12-week family-focused technology-based child nutrition and weight management intervention. Methods: Families with children aged 4¿11 years participated in a telehealth intervention with complementary components: website, Facebook group and text messages. Intervention fidelity was reported using National Institutes of Health Treatment Fidelity Framework. Delivery was measured using a dietitian-reported evaluation survey. Google Analytics and Bitly platform were used to objectively track data on frequency and pattern of intervention use. Participants¿ acceptability and satisfaction were measured using a process evaluation survey. Results: Telehealth consultations delivered by trained dietitians had good adherence (=83%) to the structured content. Process evaluation results indicated that parents (n = 30; mean age 41 years, 97% were female, body mass index 30 kg/m2) found the intervention components easy to use/understand (87¿100%), the programme had improved their family/child eating habits (93%), and they wanted to continue using telehealth and the website, as well as recommending it to other parents (90¿91%). Discussion: In summary, a family-focused technology-based child nutrition and weight management intervention using telehealth, website, Facebook and SMS can be delivered by trained dietitians with good fidelity and attain high acceptability and satisfaction among families with primary-school-aged children in New South Wales, Australia.
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Pullen R, Kent K, Sharman MJ, Schumacher TL, Brown LJ, 'A Comparison of Diet Quality in a Sample of Rural and Urban Australian Adults', NUTRIENTS, 13 (2021) [C1]
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Urquhart L, Fisher K, Duncanson K, Roberts K, Munro S, Gibbs C, Brown L, 'First Nation Peoples' nutrition and exercise group programmes: transforming success through the lifeworld.', Int J Qual Stud Health Well-being, 16 1990197 (2021) [C1]
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Kocanda L, Brain K, Frawley J, Schumacher TL, May J, Rollo ME, Brown LJ, 'The Effectiveness of Randomized Controlled Trials to Improve Dietary Intake in the Context of Cardiovascular Disease Prevention and Management in Rural Communities: A Systematic Review', Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 121 2046-2070.e1 (2021) [C1] Background: Dietary intake is an important modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease. However, to our knowledge, there are no systematic reviews of nutrition interventions... [more] Background: Dietary intake is an important modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease. However, to our knowledge, there are no systematic reviews of nutrition interventions in the context of cardiovascular disease prevention and management within rural communities. This is important to investigate, given the unique geographic, social, and contextual factors associated with rurality. Objective: Our primary objective was to systematically assess evidence on the effectiveness of randomized controlled trials to improve dietary intake in the context of cardiovascular disease prevention and management in rural communities. Methods: Nine electronic databases were searched from inception to June 2020, including MEDLINE, The Cochrane Library, Embase, Emcare, PsycINFO, Scopus, Rural and Remote Health, CINAHL, and AMED. Randomized controlled trials that reported results of interventions with adult, rural populations and measured change in dietary intake compared to usual care, alternative intervention, or no intervention controls were included. Included randomized controlled trials were also assessed according to the TIDieR (Template for Intervention Description and Reporting) checklist and RE-AIM (reach, effectiveness, adoption, implementation, maintenance) framework. Results: Thirteen articles reporting results of randomized controlled trials were identified. Included articles reported a range of nutrition interventions and measured 18 dietary intake outcomes. Most studies (n = 10) demonstrated effectiveness in altering at least 1 dietary intake outcome, including fruit and/or vegetable (n = 9), fiber (n = 2), Dietary Risk Assessment score (n = 2), energy, dairy, carotene, vitamin C and sodium (all n = 1). However, there was wide variation in the reporting of intervention components (according to the TIDieR checklist) and impact (according to RE-AIM framework), resulting in difficulty interpreting the ¿real-world¿ implications of these results. Conclusions: Through this systematic review, we found limited evidence of improvement in dietary intakes due to nutrition interventions in the context of cardiovascular disease prevention and management in rural communities. Fruit and/or vegetable intakes were the most frequently reported dietary intake outcomes, and most likely to be improved across the included studies. Included studies were generally not well reported, which may hinder replication by clinicians and consolidation of the evidence base by other researchers. Given the substantial burden of cardiovascular disease experienced by those living in rural areas of developed countries, additional high-quality nutrition research that acknowledges the complexities of rural health is required.
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Payne E, Brown LJ, Crowley E, Rollo M, Schumacher TL, 'Exploring core food accessibility in Tamworth, NSW, Australia', Informatics for Health and Social Care, 45 428-443 (2020) [C1] Introduction: A lack of core food accessibility negatively affects diet quality, potentially increasing the prevalence of health risk factors such as obesity. The purpose of this ... [more] Introduction: A lack of core food accessibility negatively affects diet quality, potentially increasing the prevalence of health risk factors such as obesity. The purpose of this study was to investigate core food access in an Australian regional center through the use of data visualization techniques. Methods: Supermarkets were used as a proxy for core food accessibility and were identified and mapped by town region with a combination of Google Maps and Stata/IC 15.1 software. A statistical analysis comparing the demographics of each town region was also completed using Stata. Results: The maps generated suggest that there may be a disparity in core food accessibility between town regions. The analysis of demographics demonstrated that one town region had a greater proportion of disadvantaged residents, with statistically significant variation between regions. Conclusion: Data visualization and analysis may be a useful tool for clinicians to communicate accessibility information experienced by local residents. This need not be limited to food accessibility and extended to health services.
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Urquhart L, Brown L, Duncanson K, Roberts K, Fisher K, 'A Dialogical Approach to Understand Perspectives of an Aboriginal Wellbeing Program: An Extension of Habermas Theory of Communicative Action', International Journal of Qualitative Methods, 19 1-10 (2020) [C1]
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Latter R, Brown LJ, Rae KM, Rollo ME, Schumacher TL, 'The role of socio-economic status and energy-density in Australian women of child-bearing age', Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 33 718-728 (2020) [C1] Introduction: An optimal diet is imperative in preparing women for pregnancy and this may be influenced by socio-economic status (SES). This research aims to investigate the role ... [more] Introduction: An optimal diet is imperative in preparing women for pregnancy and this may be influenced by socio-economic status (SES). This research aims to investigate the role of SES on the dietary energy density (ED) in Australian women of preconception age. Methods: A secondary analysis of the Australian National Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey 2011¿12 for females aged 18¿39¿years (n¿=¿1617) was conducted. Dietary intake was assessed by 24-hr recalls and dietary ED by dietary energy per weight (kJ.g-1). ED was further categorised as ED of foods and beverages separately. SES was assessed by three variables: Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), developed by the Australian Bureau of Statistics; income decile; and level of education. Linear mixed model regressions were used to identify associations between ED and SES. Results: The median ED for food, beverages and combined food and beverages was 9.38¿kJ g-1, 1.02 kJ g-1 and 7.11¿kJ g-1, respectively. No significant variation was explained by SES variables when analysing combined ED in the adjusted model or ED from foods. Income decile reduced ED of beverages, although with little effect (coefficient: -0.04, P¿=¿0.002). Significant confounders included inactivity, which increased ED in both combined ED and ED foods (coefficient: 0.51, P¿=¿0.001 and coefficient: 0.78, P¿<¿0.001). Conclusions: SES explained little variation in dietary ED in women of childbearing age. A large proportion of women had high energy-dense diets regardless of their SES. These findings suggest that a large proportion of women, who may become pregnant, have diets that exceed the international recommendations for dietary energy density.
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Croker A, Brown L, Little A, Squires K, Crowley E, 'Developing and maintaining collaborative practice: Exploring perspectives from dietetics and speech pathology about what works well ', Nutrition and Dietetics, 76 28-37 (2019) [C1] Aim: The aim was to support rich collaborative practice between two professions who frequently work together across both ordered and organic modes of collaboration. Methods: This ... [more] Aim: The aim was to support rich collaborative practice between two professions who frequently work together across both ordered and organic modes of collaboration. Methods: This study uses a qualitative research approach of collaborative dialogical inquiry to explore the question ¿From the perspective of dietitians and speech pathologists, ¿what works well¿ for developing and maintaining collaborative practice?¿ We deliberately chose a context where collaborative practice is evident, University Department of Rural Health (UONDRH). Participants in the research were academics and clinicians from dietetics and speech pathology. Data were sourced from our research reflections and focus group transcriptions. Analysis was dialogical and iterative. Results: Beyond shared purpose, knowledge of roles and good communication, the notions of curiosity, willingness and momentum were at the core of ¿what works well¿ for collaborative practice between dietitians and speech pathologists. Participant perspectives related to collaborative practice between these professions and beyond to other professions, and involved collaborative practice within and across healthcare organisations and a university setting. Conclusions: Our interpreted themes of curiosity, willingness and momentum for developing and maintaining collaborative practice highlight the importance of paying attention to the less visible and difficult to measure aspects of patient-centred care. Questions for reflection are suggested to inform the ongoing process of developing and maintaining our and others¿ collaborative practice.
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Tan M, Brown LJ, Mathews KI, Whatnall MC, Hutchesson MJ, MacDonald-Wicks LK, Patterson AJ, 'Rural versus urban women: An examination of anthropometry and body composition', Australian Journal of Rural Health, 27 70-77 (2019) [C1] Objective: To describe and compare body composition and fat distribution of Australian women 18¿44 years from an urban and rural location. Design: Cross-sectional survey and colle... [more] Objective: To describe and compare body composition and fat distribution of Australian women 18¿44 years from an urban and rural location. Design: Cross-sectional survey and collection of anthropometric and body composition measurements. Setting: Newcastle and Tamworth in New South Wales. Participants: Convenience sample of women recruited through media and community. Main outcome measures: Weight, height, waist and hip girths, visceral fat area, body fat (kg and %) and skeletal muscle mass. Results: Of the total sample (n = 254), 53% resided in an urban area and the mean age was 28.0 (7.6) years. The mean age of rural women was significantly higher than for urban women. The majority of women (66.5%) had a Body Mass Index within the healthy range (18.5¿24.9 kg m -2 ) and there was no significant difference in mean Body Mass Index between rural and urban women. Measures of central fat distribution, waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio were significantly higher in rural residents. Visceral fat area was significantly higher among rural women. After adjustment for age, differences in waist circumference, waist-to-hip ratio and visceral fat area were no longer statistically significant. Conclusion: While we did not find statistically significant differences in body composition among urban and rural women, these results highlight the dramatic effect of age on measures of central adiposity. Population surveillance needs to incorporate measures of excess central adiposity, particularly visceral fat area, to better investigate changes in body composition among women in their 20s and 30s.
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Pringle KG, Lee YQ, Weatherall L, Keogh L, Diehm C, Roberts CT, et al., 'Influence of maternal adiposity, preterm birth and birth weight centiles on early childhood obesity in an Indigenous Australian pregnancy-through-to-early-childhood cohort study', Journal of Developmental Origins of Health and Disease, 10 39-47 (2019) [C1] Childhood obesity rates are higher among Indigenous compared with non-Indigenous Australian children. It has been hypothesized that early-life influences beginning with the intrau... [more] Childhood obesity rates are higher among Indigenous compared with non-Indigenous Australian children. It has been hypothesized that early-life influences beginning with the intrauterine environment predict the development of obesity in the offspring. The aim of this paper was to assess, in 227 mother-child dyads from the Gomeroi gaaynggal cohort, associations between prematurity, Gestation Related-Optimal Weight (GROW) centiles, maternal adiposity (percentage body fat, visceral fat area), maternal non-fasting plasma glucose levels (measured at mean gestational age of 23.1 weeks) and offspring BMI and adiposity (abdominal circumference, subscapular skinfold thickness) in early childhood (mean age 23.4 months). Maternal non-fasting plasma glucose concentrations were positively associated with infant birth weight (P=0.005) and GROW customized birth weight centiles (P=0.008). There was a significant association between maternal percentage body fat (P=0.02) and visceral fat area (P=0.00) with infant body weight in early childhood. Body mass index (BMI) in early childhood was significantly higher in offspring born preterm compared with those born at term (P=0.03). GROW customized birth weight centiles was significantly associated with body weight (P=0.01), BMI (P=0.007) and abdominal circumference (P=0.039) at early childhood. Our findings suggest that being born preterm, large for gestational age or exposed to an obesogenic intrauterine environment and higher maternal non-fasting plasma glucose concentrations are associated with increased obesity risk in early childhood. Future strategies should aim to reduce the prevalence of overweight/obesity in women of child-bearing age and emphasize the importance of optimal glycemia during pregnancy, particularly in Indigenous women.
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Wolfgang R, Wakely L, Smith T, Burrows J, Little A, Brown LJ, 'Immersive placement experiences promote rural intent in allied health students of urban and rural origin', JOURNAL OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY HEALTHCARE, 12 699-710 (2019) [C1]
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2018 |
Fisher KA, Smith A, Brown L, Little A, Wakely K, Hudson J, et al., 'Value-adding to health professional student placement experiences: Enhancing work readiness and employability through a rural community engagement program', Journal of Teaching and Learning for Graduate Employability, 9 41-61 (2018) [C1]
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May J, Brown LJ, Burrows J, 'In-Place Training: Optimizing Rural Health Workforce Outcomes through Rural-Based Education in Australia', Education Sciences, 8 1-9 (2018) [C1]
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Brown L, Smith T, Wakely L, Wolfgang R, Little A, Burrows J, 'Longitudinal tracking of workplace outcomes for undergraduate allied health students undertaking placements in Rural Australia', Journal of Allied Health, 46 79-87 (2017) [C1]
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Ashman AM, Collins CE, Brown LJ, Rae KM, Rollo ME, 'Validation of a Smartphone Image-Based Dietary Assessment Method for Pregnant Women', NUTRIENTS, 9 (2017) [C1]
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Brown LJ, Smith A, Wakely L, Little A, Wolfgang R, Burrows J, 'Preparing graduates to meet the allied health workforce needs in rural Australia: Short-term outcomes from a longitudinal study', Education Sciences, 7 (2017) [C1]
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Ashman AM, Brown LJ, Collins CE, Rollo ME, Rae KM, 'Factors Associated with Effective Nutrition Interventions for Pregnant Indigenous Women: A Systematic Review', Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 117 1222-1253 (2017) [C1]
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2016 |
Potter J, Brown LJ, WIlliams RL, Byles J, Collins CE, 'Diet quality and cancer outcomes in adults: A Systematic review of epidemiological studies', International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 17 (2016) [C1]
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2016 |
Rae K, Bohringer E, Ashman A, Brown L, Collins C, 'Cultural experiences of student and new-graduate dietitians in the Gomeroi gaaynggal ArtsHealth program: A quality assurance project', Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 27 162-166 (2016) [C1] Issue addressed Undergraduate dietetic students are required to demonstrate cultural awareness and culturally respectful communication to meet national competencies, but exposure ... [more] Issue addressed Undergraduate dietetic students are required to demonstrate cultural awareness and culturally respectful communication to meet national competencies, but exposure to practical experiences may be limited. The Gomeroi gaaynggal ArtsHealth Centre was established in 2009 after community consultation with the Indigenous community in Tamworth, New South Wales. The Centre provides a safe and welcoming space where women can create art while discussing health issues with visiting health professionals and students. The present study aimed to evaluate the cultural experiences of student and new-graduate dietitians visiting an Aboriginal ArtsHealth centre through a quality assurance project. Methods Six student and new-graduate dietitians were invited to provide feedback on their experiences for this report. A generic inductive approach was used for qualitative data analysis. Results Key qualitative themes of 'building rapport' and 'developing cultural understanding' were identified. Four of the participants interviewed felt they gained a deeper understanding of the context around health disparity for Indigenous Australians through their experiences. Key ways to build rapport with community members were identified. Conclusions Results suggest that first-hand experiences working in an Aboriginal ArtsHealth centre are effective in building cultural competency skills for student and new-graduate dietitians. These experiences could be better supported through improved preparation for the cultural setting, and ongoing monitoring of participant experiences is recommended. So what? The authors encourage undergraduate dietetic programs and students to seek out opportunities for further development of cultural awareness through increased practical experiences working with Indigenous communities.
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Ashman AM, Collins CE, Weatherall LJ, Keogh L, Brown LJ, Rollo ME, et al., 'Dietary intakes and anthropometric measures of Indigenous Australian women and their infants in the Gomeroi gaaynggal cohort', Journal of Developmental Origins of Health and Disease, 7 481-497 (2016) [C1]
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2016 |
Ashman AM, Collins CE, Weatherall L, Brown LJ, Rollo ME, Clausen D, et al., 'A cohort of Indigenous Australian women and their children through pregnancy and beyond: The Gomeroi gaaynggal study', Journal of Developmental Origins of Health and Disease, 7 357-368 (2016) [C1] Indigenous Australians have high rates of chronic diseases, the causes of which are complex and include social and environmental determinants. Early experiences in utero may also ... [more] Indigenous Australians have high rates of chronic diseases, the causes of which are complex and include social and environmental determinants. Early experiences in utero may also predispose to later-life disease development. The Gomeroi gaaynggal study was established to explore intrauterine origins of renal disease, diabetes and growth in order to inform the development of health programmes for Indigenous Australian women and children. Pregnant women are recruited from antenatal clinics in Tamworth, Newcastle and Walgett, New South Wales, Australia, by Indigenous research assistants. Measures are collected at three time points in pregnancy and from women and their children at up to eight time points in the child's first 5 years. Measures of fetal renal development and function include ultrasound and biochemical biomarkers. Dietary intake, infant feeding and anthropometric measurements are collected. Standardized procedures and validated tools are used where available. Since 2010 the study has recruited over 230 women, and retained 66 postpartum. Recruitment is ongoing, and Gomeroi gaaynggal is currently the largest Indigenous pregnancy-through-early-childhood cohort internationally. Baseline median gestational age was 39.1 weeks (31.5-43.2, n=110), median birth weight was 3180 g (910-5430 g, n=110). Over one third (39.3%) of infants were admitted to special care or neonatal nursery. Nearly half of mothers (47.5%) reported tobacco smoking during pregnancy. Results of the study will contribute to knowledge about origins of chronic disease in Indigenous Australians and nutrition and growth of women and their offspring during pregnancy and postpartum. Study strengths include employment and capacity-building of Indigenous staff and the complementary ArtsHealth programme.
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Ashman AM, Collins CE, Brown LJ, Rae KM, Rollo ME, 'A Brief Tool to Assess Image-Based Dietary Records and Guide Nutrition Counselling Among Pregnant Women: An Evaluation', JMIR MHEALTH AND UHEALTH, 4 (2016) [C1]
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Goodyer L, Brown LJ, Crowley E, 'Celiac Disease Knowledge and Practice of Dietitians in Rural New South Wales, Australia', Food and Nutrition Sciences, 07 874-883 (2016) [C1]
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2016 |
Bohringer E, Brown L, 'Nutrition Screening and Referrals in Two Rural Australian Oncology Clinics', Food and Nutrition Sciences, 07 1070-1081 (2016) [C1]
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Croker A, Brown L, Little A, Crowley E, 'Interprofessional Relationships for Work-Integrated Learning in Healthcare: Identifying Scope for Ongoing Professional Development', Creative Education, 07 1729-1738 (2016) [C1]
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2015 |
Gausia K, Thompson SC, Lindeman MA, Brown LJ, Perkins D, 'Contribution of university departments of rural health to rural health research: An analysis of outputs', Australian Journal of Rural Health, (2015) [C1] Objective: To assess the research contribution of eleven University Departments of Rural Health (UDRH) which were established as a rural health workforce program in the late 1990s... [more] Objective: To assess the research contribution of eleven University Departments of Rural Health (UDRH) which were established as a rural health workforce program in the late 1990s through analysis of peer-reviewed journal output. Design and settings: Descriptive study based on validated publications from publication output reported in annual key performance indicator (KPI) reports to the Commonwealth Department of Health, Australia. Main outcome measures: In addition to counts and the type of publications, articles were examined to assess fields of research, evidence of research collaboration, and potential for influencing policy. Funding acknowledgement was examined to provide insight into funding sources and research consultancies. Results: Of the 182 peer-reviewed articles, UDRH staff members were the first and corresponding author for 45% (n=82); most (69%, n=126) were original research. Most publications examined included Australian data only (80%, n=101). Over half (56%; n=102) of the articles addressed rural health issues; Aboriginal health was the main subject in 14% (n=26). Thirty-three articles (18%) discussed the policy implications of the research and only half (51%, n=93) of the articles listed sources of funding. Number of authors per article ranged from 1-19, with a mean of 5 (SD=3.2) authors per article, two-thirds of articles included authors from 2-5 universities/organisations but only 5% of articles included an author from more than one UDRH. Conclusions: Staff from UDRHs are regularly publishing peer-reviewed articles, and research productivity demonstrated cooperation with external partners. Better collaboration between UDRH staff and others may help increase the quality and value of Australian rural health research.
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Brown LJ, MacDonald-Wicks L, Squires K, Crowley E, Harris D, 'An innovative dietetic student placement model in rural New South Wales, Australia', Journal of Allied Health, 44 117-122 (2015) [C1] Over the past 10 years, the University of Newcastle Department of Rural Health, based in Tamworth, New South Wales, has supported increased opportunities for short- and longterm r... [more] Over the past 10 years, the University of Newcastle Department of Rural Health, based in Tamworth, New South Wales, has supported increased opportunities for short- and longterm rural dietetic placements through an ongoing collaboration between Hunter New England Local Health District dietitians and University of Newcastle academic staff, using an innovative student placement model. A recent strategy has been the implementation of year-long student attachments to a rural area in an attempt to improve long-term recruitment and retention of staff to rural and remote areas. This paper describes the dietetic student placement model and outcomes to date. There has been an increase in the number and diversity of student placements in Tamworth, from 2 student placements in 2002 to 33 in 2013 and a maximum increase of 317 student weeks. Students have rated the short- and long-term options highly. Intention to work rurally after graduation was reported at 49% for the 2011/2012 cohort of students. Seventy-three percent of all year-long students have obtained work in a rural setting after graduation. An increased exposure to a rural location has the potential to increase the recruitment of staff in rural areas.
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Potter JL, Collins CE, Brown LJ, Hure AJ, 'Diet quality of Australian breast cancer survivors: A cross-sectional analysis from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health', Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 27 569-576 (2014) [C1] Background: Evidence supports strong associations between healthful eating patterns and maintaining a healthy weight with favourable health outcomes for breast cancer survivors (B... [more] Background: Evidence supports strong associations between healthful eating patterns and maintaining a healthy weight with favourable health outcomes for breast cancer survivors (BCS). The present study aimed to evaluate the diet quality of Australian BCS and to determine whether diet quality differed between BCS and age-matched healthy controls (HC) or by geographical location. Methods: This cross-sectional study included 281 BCS and 4069 HC from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health mid-aged cohort completing Survey 3 in 2001. Data from the Dietary Questionnaire for Epidemiological Studies food frequency questionnaire were used to calculate the Australian Recommended Food Score (ARFS), a validated summary estimate of diet quality based on adherence to the Australian dietary guidelines. Results: The mean (SD) ARFS of the BCS group was 33.2 (9.4) out of a maximum of 74. Mean (SD) total ARFS and component scores of BCS did not differ from the HC group [32.9 (8.7)] and no differences were found in ARFS between urban and rural BCS. Conclusions: This is the first study dedicated exclusively to describing the diet quality of Australian BCS. Although no difference was found when comparisons were made with a HC group, there is considerable room for improvement in the diet quality of Australian BCS. Given research suggesting higher risk of chronic conditions such as obesity amongst BCS, and the recognition of optimising diet quality as a key factor in health promotion for all population groups, data from the present study suggest the need for research targeting the feasibility and impact of improving diet quality of Australian BCS.
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Sheridan T, Brown LJ, Moy S, Harris D, 'Health outcomes of eating disorder clients in a rural setting', AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF RURAL HEALTH, 21 232-233 (2013) [C1]
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Wakely L, Brown L, Burrows J, 'Evaluating interprofessional learning modules: health students' attitudes to interprofessional practice', JOURNAL OF INTERPROFESSIONAL CARE, 27 424-425 (2013) [C1]
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2012 |
Brown LJ, Williams LT, Capra S, 'Developing dietetic positions in rural areas: What are the key lessons?', Rural and Remote Health, 12 1-10 (2012) [C1]
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2012 |
Little FH, Brown LJ, Grotowski M, Harris D, 'Nourishing networks: An interprofessional learning model and its application to the Australian rural health workforce', Rural and Remote Health, 12 1-7 (2012) [C1]
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Crowley ET, Williams LT, Brown LJ, 'How do mothers juggle the special dietary needs of one child while feeding the family? A qualitative exploration', Nutrition and Dietetics, 69 272-277 (2012) [C1]
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Brown LJ, Mitchell LJ, Williams LT, MacDonald-Wicks LK, Capra S, 'Private practice in rural areas: An untapped opportunity for dietitians', Australian Journal of Rural Health, 19 191-196 (2011) [C1]
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Brown LJ, Williams LT, Capra S, 'Going rural but not staying long: Recruitment and retention issues for the rural dietetic workforce in Australia', Nutrition & Dietetics, 67 294-302 (2010) [C1]
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Smith AN, Brown LJ, Cooper RJ, 'A multidisciplinary model of rural allied health clinical-academic practice: A case study', Journal of Allied Health, 38 236-241 (2009) [C1]
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Smith AN, Cooper RJ, Brown LJ, Hemmings R, Greaves J, 'Profile of the rural allied health workforce in Northern New South Wales and comparison with previous studies', Australian Journal of Rural Health, 16 156-163 (2008) [C1]
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Brown LJ, Capra SM, Williams LT, 'A best practice dietetic service for rural patients with cancer undergoing chemotherapy: A pilot of a pseudo-randomised controlled trial', Nutrition and Dietetics, 65 175-180 (2008) [C1]
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Brown LJ, Capra SM, Williams LT, 'Profile of the Australian dietetic workforce: 1991-2005', Nutrition and Dietetics, 63 166-178 (2006) [C1]
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2023 |
Schumacher T, Brown L, Kocanda L, May J, 'Challenges in recruiting rural populations the road less travelled?', Canberra, ACT (2023)
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Callaghan E, Diamandis-Nikoletatos E, Van Leeuwen P, Higgins J, Somerville C, Brown L, Schumacher T, 'Communication regarding the deactivation of implantable cardioverter-defibrillators: A scoping review and narrative summary of current interventions', Lavender Bay, NSW (2022)
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Madden R, Marks N, Wakely L, Heaney S, Brown L, 'Creating rural pathways: local rural academics supporting students on placement in rural towns.', Virtual (2022)
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Rollo M, Ashman A, Brown L, Rae KM, Weatherall L, Skinner G, Smith R, 'A brief tool for assessing diet quality and selected nutrient intakes from image-based dietary records: Design and preliminary results from use in pregnant women', Brisbane (2015) [E3]
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Matthews KI, Tan M, Brown LJ, MacDonald-Wicks LK, Hutchesson MJ, Patterson AJ, 'Body image does not improve and dieting practices increase with age for young Australian women', Hobart (2015) [E3]
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Tan M, Matthews K, Hutchesson ML, Brown LJ, MacDonald-Wicks LK, Patterson AJ, 'Rural vs urban women: Same BMI, different body composition', Hobart (2015) [E3]
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Brown LJ, Smith T, Wakely L, Burrows J, Wolfgang R, Little A, 'Conversion by immersion: outcomes of short and long-term rural allied health placements', People Places Possibilities - 13th National Rural Health Conference, Darwin (2015) [E3]
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2015 | Berko N, Brown LJ, Woodley I, Thomas L, 'Social determinants of health: opportunities for youth through education and social support', People Places Possibilities - 13th National Rural Health Conference, Darwin (2015) [E3] | ||||
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Little AL, Croker A, Brown L, Crowley E, ''Bang for buck' In interprofessional learning grants: Should we be funding catalysts or coercers of interprofessional rapport?', ANZAHPE-AMEA 2015 Conference, Newcastle (2015) [E3]
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Johnston C, Wakely LT, Brown L, 'The use of iPads by undergraduate allied healthe professional students on clinical placement', ANZAHPE-AMEA 2015 Conference, Newcastle (2015) [E3]
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Brown LJ, Smith T, Wakely L, Wolfgang R, Little A, Harries-Jones H, et al., 'Engaging allied health students in experiential learning: The rural immersion experience', ANZAHPE-AMEA 2015 Conference, Newcastle (2015) [E3]
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Fisher KA, Brown L, Smith T, Hudson N, 'Evaluation of a community engagement program: What do rural healthcare students gain from experiential community-engaged learning?', ANZAHPE-AMEA 2015 Conference, Newcastle (2015) [E3]
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Tan M, Brown LJ, Patterson A, Macdonald-Wicks L, Hutchesson M, 'Describing the average Australian woman: Body composition and metabolic rate comparisons between urban and rural areas', Dietitians Association of Australia 32nd National Conference, Perth (2015) [E3]
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Mathews K, Patterson A, Macdonald-Wicks L, Hutchesson M, Brown LJ, Tan M, 'The average Australian woman: A cross-sectional analysis of the body shape and size of Australian women', Dietitians Association of Australia 32nd National Conference, Perth (2015) [E3]
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Harris D, Grotowski M, Brown L, Little F, 'Riding the wave of success: revamping the Nourishing Networks education program', ANZAED's 13th Annual Conference, Gold Coast (2015) [E3]
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Crowley ET, Harris D, Brown L, 'Rad Eating Disorder Education for Student Dietitians', ANZAED's 13th Annual Conference, Gold Coast (2015) [E3]
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2015 | Harris D, Staples L, Penman K, Carter H, Brown LJ, 'Diving deeper: ways to improve the early identification of young clients with disordered eating in rural areas', ANZAED's 13th Annual Conference, Gold Coast (2015) [E3] | ||||
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Ashman A, Collins C, Brown LJ, Rollo M, Rae K, 'Investigating dietary intakes of Indigenous Australian women and their infants in the Gomeroi gaaynggal study', A Healthy Start for the Human Race... 2015 DOHaD Conference., Melbourne (2015) [E3]
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Potter J, Collins CE, Brown L, Hure A, 'Diet quality of Australian breast cancer survivors: A cross-sectional analysis from the Australian longitudinal study on women s health', Nutrition and Dietetics, Brisbane, Australia (2014) [E3]
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Croker AL, Harries-Jones H, Wakely L, Brown L, Little A, Fisher K, 'Preparing students for collaborative healthcare practice: Valuing educators' interdisciplinary rapport', Proceedings of the 2014 Practice-Based Education Summit, Sydney (2014) [E3]
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2014 |
Wakely LT, Brown L, Little A, Squires K, Leys J, Harries-Jones H, 'Learning around the campfire: A weekend camp to promote teamwork and interprofessional interaction for rural allied health students', Surf's Up: Ride the Waves SARRAH National Conference for Rural and Remote Allied Health Professionals, Kingscliff NSW (2014) [E3]
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2014 |
Wolfgang RL, Brown L, Smith T, Wakely L, Harries-Jones H, Little A, Burrows J, 'Diving deeper - outcomes of a rural immersive experience for allied health students', Surf's Up: Ride the Waves SARRAH National Conference for Rural and Remote Allied Health Professionals, Kingscliff NSW (2014) [E3]
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2014 |
Fisher K, Wakely L, Squires K, Shipley L, Wakely K, Brown L, et al., 'A model for enhancing community engagement of undergraduate health professional students on rural placement', The 2014 Muster Global Community Engaged Medical Education, Uluru (2014) [E3]
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2014 |
Johnston C, Brown LJ, Wakely L, 'Would iPads Assist Students on Clinical Placement?', ANZAHPE 2014 Conference Handbook & Program, Gold Coast (2014) [E3]
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2014 |
Squires K, Brown L, 'Creating the future: Evaluating a restructure of gestational diabetes melltus (GDM) clinics', Nutrition and Dietetics Journal of the Dietitians Association of Australia Volume 71 Supplement 1 May 2014, Brisbane (2014) [E3]
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2014 |
Ashman A, Weatherall L, Brown LJ, Collins C, Naden M, Rae K, et al., 'Infant feeding practices in an Aboriginal cohort of pregnancy and infancy - the Gomeroi gaaynggal study', Aboriginal Health Conference 2014, Perth (2014) [E3]
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2013 |
Brown L, Williams L, Squires K, 'Building the rural dietetics workforce: a bright future?', Proceedings of the 12th National Rural Health Conference, Adelaide (2013) [E1]
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2013 |
Brown LJ, Wakely L, Smith A, 'Outback Immersion: Allied health students' experiences of long term rural placements', ANZAHPE 2013 Conference Handbook & Program, Melbourne (2013) [E3]
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2013 |
Harries-Jones H, Burrows J, Smith T, Brown L, wakely L, 'Interprofessional learning: from the Start for the Future', ANZAHPE 2013 Conference Handbook & Program, Melbourne (2013) [E3]
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2013 |
Squires K, Brown L, 'Innovative Community Engagement Building Tomorrows Dietitians', Nutrition & Dietetics, Canberra (2013) [E3]
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2012 |
Brown LJ, Crowley ET, Ancuk K, Harris D, 'Growing the dietetics profession in rural Australia: Ten years of rural focussed placements', Abstracts. Dietitians Association of Australia 16th International Congress of Dietetics, Sydney, NSW (2012) [E3]
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2012 | Williams R, Brown LJ, 'Hydration status of junior rugby union players: A pilot study', Abstracts. Dietitians Association of Australia 16th International Congress of Dietetics, Sydney, NSW (2012) [E3] | ||||
2012 |
Smith AN, Wakely LT, Brown LJ, Wolfgang RL, 'Creating community capacity and enhancing student learning on rural placement', Conference Handbook. SARRAH National Conference, Launceston, Tasmania (2012) [E3]
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2012 |
Smith AN, Wakely LT, Brown LJ, Burrows JM, 'Integrating interprofessional learning into rural clinical placements - Assessing student's attitudes', Symposium Program. Interprofessional Education for Quality Use of Medicines, Newcastle Beach, NSW (2012) [E3]
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2012 | Bohringer E, Brown LJ, 'Nutrition screening and dietetic services in rural oncology clinics', Nutrition & Dietetics: Special Issue: Dietitians Association of Australia 16th International Congress of Dietetics, Sydney, NSW (2012) [E3] | ||||
2011 | Sheridan T, Brown LJ, Moy S, Harris D, 'Multi-disciplinary co-ordinated care for eating disorder clients in rural areas', 2011 PHC Research Conference Abstracts, Brisbane, QLD (2011) [E3] | ||||
2011 |
Brown LJ, Williams LT, Capra SM, 'Growing dietetic services in rural primary health care settings', 2011 PHC Research Conference Abstracts, Brisbane, QLD (2011) [E3]
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2011 |
Crowley ET, Brown LJ, Smith AN, Williams LT, 'Evidence based interprofessional learning for dietetic students on rural clinical placement', Nutrition and Dietetics: Dietitians Association of Australia 29th National Conference Oral Program Abstracts, Adelaide (2011) [E3]
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2011 |
Brown LJ, Crowley ET, Harris D, Williams LT, 'A long term strategy to grow the rural dietetics workforce', Nutrition and Dietetics: Dietitians Association of Australia 29th National Conference Poster Abstracts, Adelaide (2011) [E3]
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2011 | Sheridan T, Brown LJ, Moy S, Harris D, 'Outcome measures of eating disorder clients: The importance of documentation with a triad approach', Nutrition and Dietetics: Dietitians Association of Australia 29th National Conference Poster Abstracts, Adelaide (2011) [E3] | ||||
2010 |
Little FH, Brown LJ, Pryor D, Harris D, Grotowski M, 'Nourishing Networks: Innovation in interprofessional learning for rural clinicians working with eating disorder clients', All Together Better Health 5 Conference. Program, Sydney, NSW (2010) [E3]
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2010 |
Smith AN, Brown LJ, May JA, Wakely LT, Greaves J, Wolfgang R, et al., 'Interprofessional learning modules: Making undergraduate IPE clinically relevant', All Together Better Health 5 Conference. Program, Sydney, NSW (2010) [E3]
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2010 |
Brown LJ, Harris D, Little FH, Grotowski M, 'Challenges of delivering an inter-professional education program for rural clinicians working with eating disorder clients', National SARRAH Conference 2010 Conference. Program, Broome, WA (2010) [E3]
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2010 | Greaves J, Brown LJ, 'Bush babies completing the final year of an allied health degree in a rural area: Nurturing the next generation', National SARRAH Conference 2010 Conference. Program, Broome, WA (2010) [E3] | ||||
2010 |
Brown LJ, Crowley ET, Duncanson KR, Woodward GM, Kooloos NM, 'Rural based dietetic academic roles: Opportunities for growth and capacity building', Nutrition & Dietetics, Melbourne (2010) [E3]
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2010 |
Brown LJ, Williams LT, Capra S, 'Dietetic workload in rural acute care settings', Nutrition & Dietetics, Melbourne, Vic (2010) [E3]
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2010 |
Harris D, Brown LJ, Little FH, Pryor D, Grotowski M, 'Nourishing networks: An innovative program for rural health professionals working with eating disorder clients', Nutrition & Dietetics, Melbourne, Australia (2010) [E3]
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2009 | Moy S, Brown LJ, Harris D, 'Health outcomes of clients with eating disorders in Tamworth compared with best practice guidelines', 2009 General Practice and Primary Health Care Research Conference: Abstracts and Presentations, Melbourne, VIC (2009) [E3] | ||||
2009 |
Harris D, Grotowski M, Brown LJ, Little FH, Pryor D, 'Nourishing networks: Learning and development program', 7th Annual Conference of the Australian and New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders: Programme and Abstracts, Brisbane, QLD (2009) [E3]
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2009 |
Brown LJ, Harris D, Crowley ET, 'Teaching and learning on dietetic professional practice placement in the acute care setting', NSW Rural Allied Health Conference 2009: Program Book, Tamworth, NSW (2009) [E3]
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2009 |
Brown LJ, Williams LT, Capra S, 'Dietetic workload and casemix in rural acute care settings', NSW Rural Allied Health Conference 2009: Program Book, Tamworth, NSW (2009) [E3]
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2009 |
Little FH, Brown LJ, Pryor D, Harris D, Grotowski M, 'Nourishing networks: Utilising information technology and mentoring to promote education and training in rural areas', NSW Rural Allied Health Conference 2009: Program Book, Tamworth, NSW (2009) [E3]
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2009 |
Brown LJ, Williams LT, Capra S, 'A best-practice dietetics service model for rural patients with cancer undergoing chemotherapy', Rural Health: The Place To Be: 10th National Rural Health Conference, Cairns, QLD (2009) [E3]
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2009 |
Brown LJ, Williams LT, Capra S, 'Champions for expanding the dietetics workforce in rural areas', Nutrition & Dietetics, Darwin, NT (2009) [E3]
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2009 |
Brown LJ, Williams LT, Capra S, 'Opportunities for private practice in rural Australia', Nutrition & Dietetics, Darwin, NT (2009) [E3]
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2008 |
Brown LJ, Capra SM, Williams LT, 'Recruitment and retention issues for the rural dietetic workforce', Nutrition & Dietetics, Gold Coast, QLD (2008) [E3]
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2008 |
Brown LJ, Capra SM, Williams LT, 'Ensuring equitable access to dietetic services in Australia', Abstract Book: 15th International Congress of Dietetics, Yokohama, Japan (2008) [E3]
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2007 |
Brown LJ, Capra SM, Williams LT, 'Development and characteristics of the dietetic workforce in six rural sites in NSW', Nutrition & Dietetics, Hobart, TAS (2007) [E3]
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2007 |
Smith AN, Brown LJ, Cooper RJ, Blackman KR, Hayes P, 'Outcomes of rural allied health academic appointments in the University Department of Rural Health (UDRH), Northern NSW', NSW Rural Allied Health Conference 2007. Rural Allied Health: Actions and Solutions. Program Book, Dubbo, NSW (2007) [E3]
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2006 |
Brown LJ, Capra SM, Williams LT, 'Features of a best practice dietetic service for rural patients with cancer undergoing chemotherapy', Nutrition & Dietetics, Carlton South (2006) [C3]
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2006 |
Brown LJ, Capra SM, Williams LT, 'Features of a best practice dietetic service for rural patients with cancer undergoing chemotherapy', Nutrition & Dietetics, Sydney, Australia (2006) [E3]
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2006 | Smith T, Brown LJ, Cooper RJ, 'An Investigation of the Rural Allied Health Workforce in Northern NSW', Abstracts from the SARRAH 2006 Conference, Albury, NSW (2006) [E3] | ||||
2005 |
Brown LJ, Capra SM, Williams LT, 'Opportunity and inequity in rural dietetics', Dietitians Association of Australia 23rd National Conference, Intercontinental Burswood Resort, Perth WA (2005) [E3]
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2005 |
Brown LJ, Capra SM, Williams LT, 'Opportunity and Inequity in Rural Dietetics', 23rd National conference of the Dieticians Asccociation of Australia, Perth (2005) [E3]
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2005 |
Smith AN, Thornberry P, Cooper RJ, Brown LJ, Williams LT, Lyons MJ, Jones PD, 'The Challenge of evaluating rural undergraduate multi-professional education', Central to Health: Sustaining Well-being in Remote and Rural Health, Alice Springs (2005) [E2]
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2004 | Brown LJ, Capra SM, 'The changing face of dietetics in Australia', Growing Dietetics, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (2004) [E3] | ||||
2004 | Sager R, Brown LJ, 'Rural dietitian: a new frontier', Dietitians Association of Australia 22nd National Conference, Melbourne (2004) [E3] | ||||
2004 |
Williams LT, Brown LJ, 'A strategy for growing dietetics in the rural setting', Dietitians Association of Australia 22nd National Conference, Melbourne (2004) [E3]
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Report (2 outputs)
Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link | ||
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2021 |
Croker A, Fisher K, Wakely K, Cooper E, Grotowski M, Cone L, et al., 'Out of Sight, Out of Mind: Pedagogical and equity implications of videoconferencing for higher education students learning in rural areas', Excellence for Equity in Higher Education (CEEHE) in Teaching for Equity in Higher Education (2021)
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2019 |
Croker A, Wakely K, Brown L, Cone L, Cooper E, De Silva L, et al., 'Out of sight, out of mind?: Pedagogical and equity implications of videoconferencing for healthcare students education in rural areas' (2019)
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Thesis / Dissertation (1 outputs)
Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link | ||
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2022 |
Kocanda L, Optimising Nutrition for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease Through Knowledge Translation with Rural Communities, The University of Newcastle (2022)
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Grants and Funding
Summary
Number of grants | 27 |
---|---|
Total funding | $6,692,642 |
Click on a grant title below to expand the full details for that specific grant.
20222 grants / $20,000
Rapport between supervisors from different professions: Tapping into unrealised potential for developing students’ collaborative practice through work integrated learning$10,000
Funding body: Australian Collaborative Education Network Limited (ACEN)
Funding body | Australian Collaborative Education Network Limited (ACEN) |
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Project Team | Doctor Susan Heaney, Mrs Alex Little, Mrs Jane Ferns, Associate Professor Leanne Brown, Doctor Anne Croker |
Scheme | Research Grant |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2022 |
Funding Finish | 2022 |
GNo | G2200476 |
Type Of Funding | C3100 – Aust For Profit |
Category | 3100 |
UON | Y |
Rapport between supervisors from different professions: tapping into unrealised potential for developing students’ collaborative practice through work integrated learning$10,000
The importance of supervisors’ role-modelling their interprofessional rapport for the development of students’ collaborative practice in healthcare is often overlooked in work integrated learning (WIL). Through online, innovative workshops with a focus on interdisciplinary reflexivity, this project aims to tap into the unrealised potential of explicitly role-modelling rapport to support quality supervision of WIL.
Themes: Quality supervision and preparing stakeholders for WIL, Equitable and inclusive WIL experiences, Interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary learning in WIL
Funding body: Australian Collaborative Education Network Limited (ACEN)
Funding body | Australian Collaborative Education Network Limited (ACEN) |
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Project Team | Dr Susan Heaney, Mrs Alexandra Little, Mrs Jane Ferns, A/Prof Leanne Brown, Dr Anne Croker |
Scheme | 2022 ACEN Work Integrated Learning Research Grant |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2022 |
Funding Finish | 2022 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | External |
Category | EXTE |
UON | N |
20212 grants / $36,879
An investigation into the association between myocardial infarctions and takeaway food availability in the New England region of the Hunter New England Central Coast Primary Health Network$21,895
Funding body: Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network (HNECC)
Funding body | Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network (HNECC) |
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Project Team | Doctor Tracy Schumacher, Associate Professor Leanne Brown, Professor Jennifer May, Ms Annabelle Williams |
Scheme | Research Grant |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2021 |
Funding Finish | 2022 |
GNo | G2100858 |
Type Of Funding | C3200 – Aust Not-for Profit |
Category | 3200 |
UON | Y |
Hospitalisations and Allied Health Service Utilisation for Older Adults with Preventable Conditions in New South Wales Rural Coastal Regions$14,984
Funding body: College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle
Funding body | College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle |
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Project Team | Khoka, |
Scheme | Strategic Research Pilot Grant |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2021 |
Funding Finish | 2021 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
20181 grants / $13,600
Out of sight, out of mind?: Pedagogical and equity implications of videoconferencing for healthcare students' education in rural areas.$13,600
Funding body: Centre for Excellence in Equity in Higher Education (CEEHE)
Funding body | Centre for Excellence in Equity in Higher Education (CEEHE) |
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Project Team | Anne Croker, Karin Fisher, Simon Munro, Leanne Brown, Emma Cooper, Miriam Grotowski, Alex Little, Sonja Littlejohns, Luke Wakely, Katrina Wakely |
Scheme | Excellence in Teaching for Equity in Higher Education (ETEHE) |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2018 |
Funding Finish | 2018 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
20172 grants / $22,792
Yearning to yarn: Using Aboriginal ways of knowing and learning to support clinical placement experiences of Aboriginal health professional students $15,000
Funding body: University of Newcastle - Centre of Excellence for Equity in Higher Education
Funding body | University of Newcastle - Centre of Excellence for Equity in Higher Education |
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Scheme | SEED GRANTS 2015 |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2017 |
Funding Finish | 2017 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
Feasibility and engagement strategies for a cardiovascular disease prevention program targeting a high need, low health literacy rural community.$7,792
Funding body: University of Newcastle
Funding body | University of Newcastle |
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Project Team | Doctor Tracy Schumacher, Associate Professor Leanne Brown, Professor Jennifer May, Professor Clare Collins, Professor Andrew Boyle |
Scheme | Linkage Pilot Research Grant |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2017 |
Funding Finish | 2018 |
GNo | G1701268 |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | Y |
20165 grants / $6,334,874
Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training Program$6,300,000
Funding body: Australian Government Department of Health
Funding body | Australian Government Department of Health |
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Project Team | Leanne Brown, Tony Smith, Jennifer Lang |
Scheme | Consultancy/tender |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2016 |
Funding Finish | 2018 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Other Public Sector - Commonwealth |
Category | 2OPC |
UON | N |
Rural Cardiovascular disease study$20,034
Funding body: Department of Rural Health University of Newcastle Australia
Funding body | Department of Rural Health University of Newcastle Australia |
---|---|
Scheme | UONDRH research grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2016 |
Funding Finish | 2016 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
Student Follow Up-Study$8,846
Funding body: Department of Rural Health University of Newcastle Australia
Funding body | Department of Rural Health University of Newcastle Australia |
---|---|
Scheme | UONDRH research grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2016 |
Funding Finish | 2016 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
Community Engagement Program evaluation$3,177
Funding body: Department of Rural Health University of Newcastle Australia
Funding body | Department of Rural Health University of Newcastle Australia |
---|---|
Scheme | UONDRH research grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2016 |
Funding Finish | 2016 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
Publications grant$2,817
Funding body: Department of Rural Health University of Newcastle Australia
Funding body | Department of Rural Health University of Newcastle Australia |
---|---|
Scheme | UONDRH research grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2016 |
Funding Finish | 2017 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
20153 grants / $40,597
Rural Cardiovascular disease study$30,096
Funding body: Department of Rural Health University of Newcastle Australia
Funding body | Department of Rural Health University of Newcastle Australia |
---|---|
Scheme | UONDRH research grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2015 |
Funding Finish | 2015 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
Student Follow-up Study $7,406
Funding body: Department of Rural Health University of Newcastle Australia
Funding body | Department of Rural Health University of Newcastle Australia |
---|---|
Scheme | UONDRH research grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2015 |
Funding Finish | 2015 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
Faculty of Health and Medicine Equipment Grant$3,095
Funding body: Faculty of Health, University of Newcastle
Funding body | Faculty of Health, University of Newcastle |
---|---|
Scheme | Strategic Infrastructure Funding |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2015 |
Funding Finish | 2015 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
20142 grants / $18,000
Rural Health Continuing Education Grant (RHCE2- Round 5)$10,000
Funding body: Australian Government Department of Health
Funding body | Australian Government Department of Health |
---|---|
Project Team | Leanne Brown |
Scheme | RHCE 2 - Round 5 |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2014 |
Funding Finish | 2014 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Other Public Sector - Commonwealth |
Category | 2OPC |
UON | N |
Work Integrated Learning Interprofessional Education grant$8,000
Funding body: Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle
Funding body | Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle |
---|---|
Scheme | Interprofessional Education Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2014 |
Funding Finish | 2014 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
20131 grants / $1,480
Dietitians Association of Australia 30th National Conference, Canberra Australia, 23 - 25 May 2013$1,480
Funding body: University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine
Funding body | University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine |
---|---|
Project Team | Associate Professor Leanne Brown |
Scheme | Travel Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2013 |
Funding Finish | 2013 |
GNo | G1300564 |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | Y |
20121 grants / $33,000
Faculty of Health Equipment Grant$33,000
Funding body: University of Newcastle
Funding body | University of Newcastle |
---|---|
Project Team | Leanne Brown |
Scheme | Equipment Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2012 |
Funding Finish | 2012 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
20113 grants / $28,600
Faculty of Health Equipment Grant$22,350
Funding body: University of Newcastle
Funding body | University of Newcastle |
---|---|
Project Team | Leanne Brown |
Scheme | Equipment Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2011 |
Funding Finish | 2011 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
Nutrition and Physical Activity PRC Seeding Grant$5,000
Funding body: University of Newcastle
Funding body | University of Newcastle |
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Project Team | Suridner Baines |
Scheme | Seeding Grant |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2011 |
Funding Finish | 2011 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
Primary Health Care Research Conference, Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, 13 - 15 July 2011$1,250
Funding body: University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine
Funding body | University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine |
---|---|
Project Team | Associate Professor Leanne Brown |
Scheme | Travel Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2011 |
Funding Finish | 2012 |
GNo | G1100678 |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | Y |
20091 grants / $128,000
National Rural Primary Health Care Projects Initiative$128,000
Funding body: Commonwealth Department of Health & Aged Care
Funding body | Commonwealth Department of Health & Aged Care |
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Project Team | Fiona Little |
Scheme | Rural Primary Health Care Project |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2009 |
Funding Finish | 2009 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Other Public Sector - Commonwealth |
Category | 2OPC |
UON | N |
20081 grants / $1,700
International Congress of Dietetics$1,700
Funding body: University of Newcastle
Funding body | University of Newcastle |
---|---|
Project Team | Associate Professor Leanne Brown |
Scheme | Travel Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2008 |
Funding Finish | 2008 |
GNo | G0189007 |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | Y |
20062 grants / $6,120
Primary Health Care Research and Evaluation Development Grant in Aid$5,000
Funding body: Australian Rural Health Education Network
Funding body | Australian Rural Health Education Network |
---|---|
Project Team | Leanne Brown |
Scheme | PHCRED |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2006 |
Funding Finish | 2006 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | External |
Category | EXTE |
UON | N |
Dietitians Association of Australia 24th National Conferece 11-13th May 2006$1,120
Funding body: University of Newcastle
Funding body | University of Newcastle |
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Project Team | Associate Professor Leanne Brown |
Scheme | Travel Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2006 |
Funding Finish | 2006 |
GNo | G0186502 |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | Y |
20041 grants / $7,000
Determining best practice dietetic services for rural oncology patients undergoing chemotherapy$7,000
Funding body: University of Newcastle
Funding body | University of Newcastle |
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Project Team | Associate Professor Leanne Brown |
Scheme | Early Career Researcher Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2004 |
Funding Finish | 2004 |
GNo | G0184046 |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | Y |
Research Supervision
Number of supervisions
Current Supervision
Commenced | Level of Study | Research Title | Program | Supervisor Type |
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2024 | PhD | Recruitment and Retention of the Allied Health Workforce in Rural New South Wales: A Synthesis of Clinicians, Communities and Stakeholders | PhD (Public Health & BehavSci), College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2023 | PhD | Investigating the Use of Nutrition Technology for the Identification and Management of Malnutrition | PhD (Nutrition & Dietetics), College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2022 | PhD | Exploring the Lived Experience of the Resumption of Oral Nutritional Intake for Adult Survivors of Critical Illness | PhD (Nutrition & Dietetics), College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2022 | PhD | Investigation of Access to and Utilisation of Allied Health Services for Older Adults with Preventable Chronic Conditions in New South Wales Rural Coastal Regions | PhD (Occupational Therapy), College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2020 | PhD | From Student to Practitioner: The Lived Experience of Navigating the Transition from Pre- to Post-Qualification in Relation to Collaborative Practice in Healthcare | PhD (Medical Education), College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2020 | PhD | Simulation-based Learning in Health Profession Education: A Focus on Dietetics | PhD (Nutrition & Dietetics), College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2020 | PhD | Exploring Models of Healthcare Delivery for Women with Diabetes in Pregnancy in Rural Australia | PhD (Nutrition & Dietetics), College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2020 | PhD | Is a Personalised Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) Program Aimed at Primary and Secondary CVD Prevention, with and without Additional Telehealth Support from a Dietitian, Feasible, Acceptable and Cost-Effective in Lowering CVD Risk Over 12 Months, within Regional and Rural Primary Health Care Settings? | PhD (Nutrition & Dietetics), College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2019 | PhD | A Critical Hermeneutic Perspective in the Context of an Aboriginal Wellbeing Program on Gumbaynggirr Country, Australia | PhD (Nutrition & Dietetics), College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
Past Supervision
Year | Level of Study | Research Title | Program | Supervisor Type |
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2023 | Honours | Understanding the use of community involvement in rural food environment interventions/changes | Nutrition & Dietetics, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2022 | Honours | Do athletes eat to optimise their competitive aspirations? | Nutrition & Dietetics, College of Health, Medicine & Wellbeing - The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2022 | Honours | Fruit and vegetable intake-can we measure intake through spectrophotometry? | Nutrition & Dietetics, College of Health, Medicine & Wellbeing - The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2022 | Honours | What is the effectiveness of primary allied health interventions in reducing hospitalisation and ED presentation of older rural adults with preventable chronic conditions? | Occupational Therapy, College of Health, Medicine & Wellbeing - The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2022 | Honours | What is the effectiveness of primary allied health interventions in reducing hospitalisation and ED presentation of older rural adults with preventable chronic conditions? | Occupational Therapy, College of Health, Medicine & Wellbeing - The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2022 | Honours | Nutrition care needs of patients attending cardiac rehabilitation in the Hunter New England Health District | Nutrition & Dietetics, College of Health, Medicine & Wellbeing - The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2022 | PhD | Optimising Nutrition for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease Through Knowledge Translation with Rural Communities | PhD (Medicine), College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2022 | Honours | Omega 3 fatty acids in preeclampsia | Nutrition & Dietetics, College of Health, Medicine & Wellbeing - The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2021 | Honours | Systematic review of allied health practice models relevant to regional, rural and remote practice | Occupational Therapy, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2021 | Honours | The student follow-up study | Physiotherapy, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2021 | Honours | ‘Where are they now? A study to explore the workplace outcomes of graduate allied health students’ | Occupational Therapy, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2020 | Honours | Do rural placement experiences influence workforce outcomes for occupational therapy graduates? | Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2020 | Honours | What do junior athletes eat and is it good enough? | Nutrition & Dietetics, Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2019 | Honours | Diet quality and adequacy of macronutrient intake of Australian adolescent athletes from a variety of sports | Nutrition & Dietetics, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2018 | Honours | An investigation into the relationship between skin colour analysis and self-reported fruit and vegetable intake in people attending rural events in Australia | Nutrition & Dietetics, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2018 | Honours | Exploring core food access in Tamworth, NSW | Nutrition & Dietetics, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2018 | Honours | The role of socioeconomic status on nutrient intakes, energy density and portion size in Australian women of child-bearing age | Nutrition & Dietetics, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2018 | Honours | Portion size, energy density and nutritional adequacy of dietary intake in Indigenous women during pregnancy | Nutrition & Dietetics, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2017 | PhD | Optimising Dietary Intake and Nutrition Related Health Outcomes in Aboriginal Women and their Children | PhD (Nutrition & Dietetics), College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2017 | Honours | Breastfeeding duration and reasons for cessation in a longitudinal Australian cohort | Nutrition & Dietetics, University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2016 | Honours | Body image of Australian women aged 18-44 years: a cross-sectional analysis | Nutrition & Dietetics, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2016 | Honours | A six year follow-up of women with restricted eating in the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health | Nutrition & Dietetics, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2016 | Honours | Changes in body image, body shape and clothing size in Australian women from 1999 to 2013 | Nutrition & Dietetics, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2015 | Honours | Use of hormone replacement therapy to improve bone health in adults with anorexia nervosa | Nutrition & Dietetics, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2015 | Honours | Evaluating occupational therapy student rural placement experiences and workplace outcomes | Occupational Therapy, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2015 | Honours | Evaluating experiences of coeliac disease patients in rural dietetic outpatient clinic | Nutrition & Dietetics, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2014 | Honours | Describing the Average Australian Woman: Body composition, metabolic rate and a comparison between urban and rural areas | Nutrition & Dietetics, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2014 | Honours | Coeliac disease knowledge and practice: An audit and cross- sectional survey of rural-based dietitians | Nutrition & Dietetics, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2014 | Honours | Dietary intakes of women with restricted eating from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health: a cross-sectional study | Nutrition & Dietetics, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2012 | Honours | Diet quality of Australian breast cancer survivors: a cross-sectional analysis from the mid-age cohort of the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health | Nutrition & Dietetics, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2011 | Honours | Review of dietary treatment and outcomes for patients with gastrointestinal cancer in two rural sites | Nutrition & Dietetics, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2011 | Honours | Evaluation of pre and post-match hydration status in junior rugby union players | Nutrition & Dietetics, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2010 | Honours | Health outcomes of eating disorder clients in a rural setting | Nutrition & Dietetics, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
Research Projects
Changing Health Actions at Rural and Regional Events in 20 minutes 2017 -
Changing Health Actions at Rural and Regional Events in 20 minutes
The CHAMPS study 2019 - 2025
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Research Collaborations
The map is a representation of a researchers co-authorship with collaborators across the globe. The map displays the number of publications against a country, where there is at least one co-author based in that country. Data is sourced from the University of Newcastle research publication management system (NURO) and may not fully represent the authors complete body of work.
Country | Count of Publications | |
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Australia | 72 | |
United Kingdom | 6 | |
Canada | 1 | |
United States | 1 |
Associate Professor Leanne Brown
Position
Deputy Director - Dept of Rural Health
University Newcastle Department of Rural Health
College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing
Focus area
Nutrition and Dietetics
Contact Details
leanne.brown@newcastle.edu.au | |
Phone | 67553540 |
Fax | 67612355 |
Office
Room | UoNDRH G.40 |
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Building | UoNDRH - Tamworth Education Centre |
Location | UoNDRH - Tamworth Education Centre , |