Miss Hailey Donnelly
Research Assistant
School of Health Sciences
Career Summary
Biography
Hailey is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and early career researcher in the School of Health Sciences at The University of Newcastle, Australia. As a clinician-researcher, Hailey works at the local community diabetes service, where her clinical practice informs and inspires her commitment to research that is both evidence-based and clinically translatable.
Hailey completed a Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours Class I) in 2021 and has recently submitted her PhD, which investigates nutrition interventions for the prevention and management of diabetes-related foot ulceration.
Her current research continues to explore innovative nutrition strategies for diabetes-related foot ulcers, alongside examining the role of bioactive compounds in reducing blood pressure among individuals living with hypertension and diabetes.
Keywords
- Cardiovascular disease
- Diabetes
- Dietary assessment
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Personalised nutrition
- Wound Management
Fields of Research
| Code | Description | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 321001 | Clinical nutrition | 40 |
| 321099 | Nutrition and dietetics not elsewhere classified | 60 |
Awards
Award
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2025 |
HMRI Food and Nutrition Research Program Best Protocol Hunter Medical Research Institute- Food and Nutrition Research Program |
| 2025 |
HMRI Food and Nutrition Research Program Best Student Paper Hunter Medical Research Institute- Food and Nutrition Research Program |
| 2025 |
HMRI Food and Nutrition Research Program Best Qualitative Research Hunter Medical Research Institute- Food and Nutrition Research Program |
| 2024 |
HMRI Food and Nutrition HDR Excellence Award for Community Engagement Hunter Medical Research Institute- Food and Nutrition Research Program |
| 2024 |
Recipient of the Dietitian Connection Carpe Diem Award Dietitian Connection |
| 2022 |
Wounds Australia 2022 Conference Presentation Award for Best New Investigator Wounds Australia |
Nomination
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2024 |
Finalist for the Hunter New England Health Allied Health Allied Health Researcher of the Year Hunter New England Health |
Publications
For publications that are currently unpublished or in-press, details are shown in italics.
Journal article (9 outputs)
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| 2025 |
Gumuskaya O, Peterson B, Donnelly H, Unver B, Lafferty D, Tehan P, 'Preoperative and Postoperative Physical and Mechanical Rehabilitation Interventions in Hallux Valgus: A Systematic Review', Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 18 (2025)
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| 2025 |
Donnelly HR, Collins CE, Clarke ED, Morrissey PI, Gilbertson-Viljevac N, Leigh L, Tehan PE, 'Effectiveness of dietary interventions in individuals with diabetes for preventing and healing chronic wounds; a systematic review with meta-analysis', Diabetic Medicine, 42 (2025) [C1]
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| 2024 |
Donnelly HR, Clarke ED, Collins CE, Tehan PE, '‘Nutrition has everything to do with wound healing’—health professionals' perceptions of assessment and management of nutrition in individuals with diabetes-related foot ulceration', International Wound Journal, 21 (2024) [C1]
Determine how healthcare professionals perceive their role in nutrition assessment and management, and explore barriers and enablers to assessment and management of nut... [more] Determine how healthcare professionals perceive their role in nutrition assessment and management, and explore barriers and enablers to assessment and management of nutrition in individuals with DFU. Mixed methods including a cross-sectional online survey derived from current international guidelines and theoretical domains framework, and semi-structured interviews with conventional content analysis was performed. One hundred and ninety-one participants completed the survey, with 19 participating in interviews. Many health professionals are not confident in their ability in this area of practice, are uncertain their nutrition advice or management will be effective in assisting wound healing outcomes and are uncertain their intervention would result in adequate behaviour change by the individual with DFU. Major barriers to implementation of nutrition assessment and management were: inadequate time, lack of knowledge and lack of clinical guidance and enablers were as follows: professional development, a standardised clinical pathway and screening tool and a resource addressing wound healing and diabetes management. Nutrition assessment and management in individuals with DFU is not consistently applied. Whilst health professionals believed nutrition was important for wound healing, they lacked confidence in implementing into their practice. Further dissemination of existing guidance and implementation of education programs and resources would help overcome cited barriers.
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| 2024 |
Tehan PE, Donnelly H, Martin E, Peterson B, Hawke F, 'Experiences and impact of a rural Australian high-risk foot service: A multiple-methods study', AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF RURAL HEALTH, 32, 286-298 (2024) [C1]
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| 2024 |
Donnelly HR, Clarke ED, Collins CE, Collins RA, Armstrong DG, Mills JL, Tehan PE, 'Most individuals with diabetes-related foot ulceration do not meet dietary consensus guidelines for wound healing', INTERNATIONAL WOUND JOURNAL, 21 (2024) [C1]
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| 2022 |
Collins R, Burrows T, Donnelly H, Tehan PE, 'Macronutrient and micronutrient intake of individuals with diabetic foot ulceration: A short report', Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 35, 786-790 (2022) [C1]
Background: Adequate nutrition is essential in individuals with diabetic foot ulceration (DFU); therefore, an assessment of dietary intake is critical. A lack of nutrie... [more] Background: Adequate nutrition is essential in individuals with diabetic foot ulceration (DFU); therefore, an assessment of dietary intake is critical. A lack of nutrients including protein, zinc and vitamins C and D have all been associated with poor wound healing. However, the comprehensive dietary intake of Australian adults with DFU is poorly understood. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to describe the dietary intake of adults with DFU in an Australian setting. Methods: Participants (n = 115) with diabetes (type 1 and 2), a mean body mass index of 36 and current foot ulceration were recruited from across New South Wales, Australia. Dietary intake was assessed using the Australian Eating Survey, a self-reported validated food frequency questionnaire. Results: The mean (SD) reported energy intake was 9.57 (±SD 4.43) MJ¿day¿1. A mean protein intake of 104 (±SD 49) g¿day¿1 is below recommended intake for wound healing; however, the mean protein intake contribution to energy (19%E) was within recommendations for normal populations. The mean carbohydrate intake (43%E) was within recommended ranges for healthy populations; however, the mean total fat intake (36%E) was above recommendations. Micronutrient intake was adequate, apart from folate, which was below the recommended intake, and sodium, vitamin C, vitamin A and selenium, which were above the recommended intake. Conclusions: A lack of adequate folate may have a negative impact on healing, with folate proposed to play a role in tissue repair. Wound management of individuals with DFU should include a regular assessment of dietary intake to recognise deficiencies in macro- and micronutrients, and subsequently address these inadequacies to optimise healing.
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| 2022 |
Donnelly HR, Collins CE, Haslam R, White D, Tehan PE, 'Perceptions of Diet Quality, Advice, and Dietary Interventions in Individuals with Diabetes-Related Foot Ulceration; A Qualitative Research Study', NUTRIENTS, 14 (2022) [C1]
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Grants and Funding
Summary
| Number of grants | 4 |
|---|---|
| Total funding | $27,191 |
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20251 grants / $2,273
Hunter Medical Research Institute Food and Nutrition Research Program Travel Grant$2,273
Funding body: Hunter Medical Research Institute- Food and Nutrition Research Program
| Funding body | Hunter Medical Research Institute- Food and Nutrition Research Program |
|---|---|
| Scheme | Food and Nutrition Research Program External Collaboration Scheme |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2025 |
| Funding Finish | 2025 |
| GNo | |
| Type Of Funding | Internal |
| Category | INTE |
| UON | N |
20242 grants / $19,968
SENSATE trial: Smart Eating and Nutrition Supports solving Amputations, Toe loss and Exudate.$14,968
Funding body: Hunter New England Local Health District
| Funding body | Hunter New England Local Health District |
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| Project Team | Miss Hailey Donnelly, Doctor Erin Clarke, Professor Clare Collins, Dr Christy Sankoorikal, Dr Peta Tehan |
| Scheme | John Hunter Hospital Charitable Trust Grant |
| Role | Investigator |
| Funding Start | 2024 |
| Funding Finish | 2025 |
| GNo | |
| Type Of Funding | C2300 – Aust StateTerritoryLocal – Own Purpose |
| Category | 2300 |
| UON | N |
SENSATE trial: Smart Eating and Nutrition Supports solving Amputations, Toe loss and Exudate.$5,000
Funding body: Hunter New England Local Health District
| Funding body | Hunter New England Local Health District |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Miss Hailey Donnelly, Dr Erin Clarke, L/prof Clare Collins, Dr Chris Sankoorikal, Dr Peta Tehan |
| Scheme | John Hunter Hospital Allied Health Research Advisory Group Grant |
| Role | Investigator |
| Funding Start | 2024 |
| Funding Finish | 2025 |
| GNo | |
| Type Of Funding | External |
| Category | EXTE |
| UON | N |
20221 grants / $4,950
Barriers and facilitators to improved nutrition assessment and management of diabetes-related foot ulcers in health practitioners: A mixed methods approach.$4,950
Funding body: Wounds Australia
| Funding body | Wounds Australia |
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| Project Team | Miss Hailey Donnelly, Dr Peta Tehan, L/Prof Clare Collins, Dr Rebecca Haslam |
| Scheme | Wounds Australia Research Grant |
| Role | Investigator |
| Funding Start | 2022 |
| Funding Finish | 2023 |
| GNo | |
| Type Of Funding | External |
| Category | EXTE |
| UON | N |
Miss Hailey Donnelly
Position
Research Assistant
School of Health Sciences
College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing
Contact Details
| hailey.donnelly@newcastle.edu.au |
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