
Associate Professor Leanne Brown
Associate Professor
University of 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
I am the Academic Team Lead - Teaching and Learning 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 interprofesisonal learning, student experiences and graduate outcomes.
Professional background
I am an Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian with more than 20 years experience in the dietetics profession, with over 10 years experience across a broad range of dietetic and management experience. I am an Accredited Sports Dietitian and accreditation as a Level 3 Anthropometrist with the International Society for Advancement of Kinanthropometry.
Setting
I am based in Tamworth at the University of Newcastle Department of Rural Health. The 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
I teach into the Bachelor of Nutrition & Dietetics program by providing online teaching and course co-ordination for two courses, Sports Nutrition 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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111199 | Nutrition and Dietetics not elsewhere classified | 100 |
Professional Experience
UON Appointment
Title | Organisation / Department |
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Associate Professor | 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 |
1/2/2003 - 31/12/2011 | Lecturer Nutrition & Dietetics | University of Newcastle Department of Rural Health Australia |
1/1/2012 - 31/12/2017 | Senior Lecturer | University of Newcastle Department of Rural Health Australia |
Membership
Dates | Title | Organisation / Department |
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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 - | Membership - International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry | International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry Australia |
1/1/2010 - | Membership - Sports Dietitians Australia | Sports Dietitians Australia Australia |
Awards
Award
Year | Award |
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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 |
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 (42 outputs)
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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) © 2020 Objective: To determine sources of key nutrients contributing towards nutritional adequacy during pregnancy (fibre, calcium, iron, zinc and folate) in a cohort of women car... [more] © 2020 Objective: To determine sources of key nutrients contributing towards nutritional adequacy during pregnancy (fibre, calcium, iron, zinc and folate) in a cohort of women carrying an Indigenous child. Design: Analysis of cross-sectional data from a prospective longitudinal cohort study that followed Indigenous women through pregnancy. Setting: Women recruited via antenatal clinics in regional and remote locations in NSW, Australia as part of the Gomeroi gaaynggal project. Participants: One hundred and fifty-two pregnant Australian women who identified as Indigenous or carrying an Indigenous child. Measurements and Findings: Measurement outcomes included demographic information, smoking status, anthropometrics (weight and height,), self-reported pre-pregnancy weight, health conditions and dietary information (24-hour food recall). Findings indicate the inadequate intake of key pregnancy nutrients in this cohort. Supplements contributed to the nutrient adequacy of the cohort with 53% reporting use. As expected, predominant sources of fibre were from core food groups, whereas calcium was attained from a range of sources including food and beverages, with small amounts from supplementation. Importantly, supplements contributed significant amounts of iron, zinc and folate. Key Conclusions: There is limited literature on Indigenous Australian maternal nutrition. This study highlights the key dietary contributors of nutritional adequacy during pregnancy for the cohort and that supplementation may be considered a viable source of nutrients during pregnancy for these women. Few women met national nutrient recommendations. The findings present an opportunity to optimise nutrient intakes of Indigenous pregnant women. Implications for practice: Culturally appropriate targeted interventions to optimise dietary intakes of Indigenous Australian pregnant women is required. Collaborative support of health workers, Indigenous Australian communities, dietitians, and researchers to raise awareness of nutrition during pregnancy is imperative to achieving nutrient targets and optimising pregnancy outcomes. Targeted interventions provide positive opportunities to achieve improvements.
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2020 |
Osborne SR, Alston LV, Bolton KA, Whelan J, Reeve E, Wong Shee A, et al., 'Beyond the black stump: rapid reviews of health research issues affecting regional, rural and remote Australia', Medical Journal of Australia, 213 S3-S32.e1 (2020) © 2020 AMPCo Pty Ltd Chapter 1: Retail initiatives to improve the healthiness of food environments in rural, regional and remote communities: Objective: To synthesise the evidence... [more] © 2020 AMPCo Pty Ltd Chapter 1: Retail initiatives to improve the healthiness of food environments in rural, regional and remote communities: Objective: To synthesise the evidence for effectiveness of initiatives aimed at improving food retail environments and consumer dietary behaviour in rural, regional and remote populations in Australia and comparable countries, and to discuss the implications for future food environment initiatives for rural, regional and remote areas of Australia. Study design: Rapid review of articles published between January 2000 and May 2020. Data sources: We searched MEDLINE (EBSCOhost), Health and Society Database (Informit) and Rural and Remote Health Database (Informit), and included studies undertaken in rural food environment settings in Australia and other countries. Data synthesis: Twenty-one articles met the inclusion criteria, including five conducted in Australia. Four of the Australian studies were conducted in very remote populations and in grocery stores, and one was conducted in regional Australia. All of the overseas studies were conducted in rural North America. All of them revealed a positive influence on food environment or consumer behaviour, and all were conducted in disadvantaged, rural communities. Positive outcomes were consistently revealed by studies of initiatives that focused on promotion and awareness of healthy foods and included co-design to generate community ownership and branding. Conclusion: Initiatives aimed at improving rural food retail environments were effective and, when implemented in different rural settings, may encourage improvements in population diets. The paucity of studies over the past 20 years in Australia shows a need for more research into effective food retail environment initiatives, modelled on examples from overseas, with studies needed across all levels of remoteness in Australia. Several retail initiatives that were undertaken in rural North America could be replicated in rural Australia and could underpin future research. Chapter 2: Which interventions best support the health and wellbeing needs of rural populations experiencing natural disasters?: Objective: To explore and evaluate health and social care interventions delivered to rural and remote communities experiencing natural disasters in Australia and other high income countries. Study design: We used systematic rapid review methods. First we identified a test set of citations and generated a frequency table of Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) to index articles. Then we used combinations of MeSH terms and keywords to search the MEDLINE (Ovid) database, and screened the titles and abstracts of the retrieved references. Data sources: We identified 1438 articles via database searches, and a further 62 articles via hand searching of key journals and reference lists. We also found four relevant grey literature resources. After removing duplicates and undertaking two stages of screening, we included 28 studies in a synthesis of qualitative evidence. Data synthesis: Four of us read and assessed the full text articles. We then conducted a thematic analysis using the three phases of the natural disaster response cycle. Conclusion: There is a lack of robust evaluation of programs and interventions supporting the health and wellbeing of people in rural communities affected by natural disasters. To address the cumulative and long term impacts, evidence suggests that continuous support of people¿s health and wellbeing is needed. By using a lens of rural adversity, the complexity of the lived experience of natural disasters by rural residents can be better understood and can inform development of new models of community-based and integrated care services. Chapter 3: The impact of bushfire on the wellbeing of children living in rural and remote Australia: Objective: To investigate the impact of bushfire events on the wellbeing of children living in rural and remote Australia. Study design: Literatu...
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2020 |
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] © 2020 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC. Introduction: A lack of core food accessibility negatively affects diet quality, potentially increasing the prevalence of health risk fac... [more] © 2020 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC. 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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2020 |
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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2020 |
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] © 2020 The British Dietetic Association Ltd. Introduction: An optimal diet is imperative in preparing women for pregnancy and this may be influenced by socio-economic status (SES)... [more] © 2020 The British Dietetic Association Ltd. 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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2019 |
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, (2019)
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2019 |
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] © 2018 Dietitians Association of Australia Aim: The aim was to support rich collaborative practice between two professions who frequently work together across both ordered and org... [more] © 2018 Dietitians Association of Australia 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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2019 |
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] © 2019 National Rural Health Alliance Ltd. Objective: To describe and compare body composition and fat distribution of Australian women 18¿44 years from an urban and rural locati... [more] © 2019 National Rural Health Alliance Ltd. 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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2019 |
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] © Cambridge University Press and the International Society for Developmental Origins of Health and Disease 2018. Childhood obesity rates are higher among Indigenous compared with ... [more] © Cambridge University Press and the International Society for Developmental Origins of Health and Disease 2018. 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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2019 |
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, (2019)
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2019 |
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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2018 |
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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2017 |
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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2017 |
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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2017 |
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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2017 |
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 |
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] © Australian Health Promotion Association 2016. Issue addressed Undergraduate dietetic students are required to demonstrate cultural awareness and culturally respectful communicat... [more] © Australian Health Promotion Association 2016. 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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2016 |
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] © Cambridge University Press and the International Society for Developmental Origins of Health and Disease 2016. Indigenous Australians have high rates of chronic diseases, the ca... [more] © Cambridge University Press and the International Society for Developmental Origins of Health and Disease 2016. 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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2016 |
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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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 |
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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2016 |
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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2015 |
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] © 2015 Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions, Wash., DC. Over the past 10 years, the University of Newcastle Department of Rural Health, based in Tamworth, New South... [more] © 2015 Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions, Wash., DC. 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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2014 |
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] © 2014 The British Dietetic Association. Background: Evidence supports strong associations between healthful eating patterns and maintaining a healthy weight with favourable healt... [more] © 2014 The British Dietetic Association. 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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2013 |
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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2013 |
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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2012 |
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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2011 |
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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2010 |
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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2009 |
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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2008 |
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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2008 |
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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2006 | Brown LJ, Capra SM, Williams LT, 'Features of a best practice dietetic service for rural patients with cancer undergoing chemotherapy', Nutrition & Dietetics, 63 A3 (2006) [C3] | ||||||||||
2006 |
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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2004 | Brown LJ, 'Nutrition matter for cancer', Australian Journal of Rural Health, 12 131 (2004) [C3] | ||||||||||
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Conference (106 outputs)
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2020 |
Squires K, Brown L, Heaney S, MacDonald L, Johnston C, 'Investigating the use of placement-based simulation on preparedness and confidence of dietetics students', Melbourne (Virtual Conference) (2020)
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2019 |
Brown L, Urquhart L, Squires K, Crowley E, Heaney S, Hicks A, Burrows J, 'Better Than Expected - Rural placements offering diversity of practice for dietetic students', Gold Coast, QLD (2019)
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2019 |
Schumacher T, Squires K, Urquhart L, Crowley E, Hicks A, Brown L, 'Opportunistic health screening for festival goers: A stimulus for health improvements', Gold Coast, QLD (2019)
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2015 |
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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2015 |
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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2015 |
Potter J, Collins C, Byles J, Brown LJ, 'Diet Quality, Cancer Risk and Mortality in Adults: A Systematic Review of Epidemiological Studies', Hobart (2015) [E3]
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2015 |
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] | |||||||
2015 |
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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2015 |
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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2015 |
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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2015 |
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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2015 |
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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2015 |
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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2015 |
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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2015 |
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] | |||||||
2015 |
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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2014 |
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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2014 |
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] | |||||||
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] | |||||||
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] | |||||||
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] | |||||||
2009 | Brown LJ, Williams LT, Capra S, 'Champions for expanding the dietetics workforce in rural areas', Nutrition & Dietetics, Darwin, NT (2009) [E3] | |||||||
2009 | Brown LJ, Williams LT, Capra S, 'Opportunities for private practice in rural Australia', Nutrition & Dietetics, Darwin, NT (2009) [E3] | |||||||
2008 | Brown LJ, Capra SM, Williams LT, 'Recruitment and retention issues for the rural dietetic workforce', Nutrition & Dietetics, Gold Coast, QLD (2008) [E3] | |||||||
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] | |||||||
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] | |||||||
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, Sydney, Australia (2006) [E3] | |||||||
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] | |||||||
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] | |||||||
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 (1 outputs)
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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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Grants and Funding
Summary
Number of grants | 23 |
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Total funding | $6,635,763 |
Click on a grant title below to expand the full details for that specific grant.
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
---|---|
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 |
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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 |
---|---|
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 |
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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 |
---|---|
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 |
---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2021 | Honours | Systematic review of allied health practice models relevant to regional, rural and remote practice | Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2021 | Honours | The student follow-up study | Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle | Co-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 |
Past Supervision
Year | Level of Study | Research Title | Program | Supervisor Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
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 | 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 Gala Events in 20 minutes 2017 - 2023
Changing Health Actions at Rural Gala Events in 20 minutes
The CHAMPS study 2019 - 2025
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Research Opportunities
Where are they now? A study to explore the workplace outcomes of graduate allied health students
Contribute to research investigating the workplace outcomes of allied health students who have undertaken an rural placement in the health program.
PHD
University Department of Rural Health
6/1/2020 - 2/1/2023
Contact
Associate Professor Leanne Brown
University of Newcastle
University of Newcastle Department of Rural Health
leanne.brown@newcastle.edu.au
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 | 40 | |
Canada | 1 | |
United Kingdom | 1 |
Associate Professor Leanne Brown
Position
Associate Professor
University of 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 , |