Overview
Background
Professor Gray is a Senior Researcher at the Centre for Health Services Research within the Faculty of Medicine.
He has formal training in medicine as a specialist geriatrician and in health administration. Previously he held senior management positions in the public health system in Victoria, in general management and aged care services. He joined academia full time at UQ in 2002. He directed the Centre for Health Services Research in its foundational period 2017-22. He now leads a vibrant research program that focuses on system level improvements within aged care.
His research interests focus on aged care policy, models of aged care service delivery, assessment and care planning systems, and in recent years, health informatics and telemedicine strategies.
He leads international development of hospital systems, and is a Board member and the Australian coordinator for interRAI, a multinational research collaborative.
Availability
- Professor Len Gray is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery and Medical Science, University of Melbourne
- Masters (Coursework), University of Melbourne
- Doctor of Philosophy, RMIT University
Research impacts
The primary research driver is to improve the quality of healthcare, and life in general, for older people, through the use of new technologies and systems of care. In recent years, this interest has broadened to vulnerable populations at all ages.
Over the course of his career, his research has influenced the design and operation of hospital, community and institutional aged care in Australia. He has contributed to the evolution of telehealth in Queensland and Australia. He has been a major contributor to the development of assessment systems internationally through the interRAI research collaborative, particularly with the hospital sector.
Works
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2012
Conference Publication
Telehealth for nursing homes: utilisation of specialists services
Martin-Khan, M., Beattie, E., Edirippulige, S., Gray, L. C., Russell, T., Smith, A. C. and Theodoros, D. (2012). Telehealth for nursing homes: utilisation of specialists services. Australian Association of Gerontology, 45th National Conference, Brisbane, Australia, 20–23 November 2012. Richmond, VIC, Australia: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia. doi: 10.1111/j.1741-6612.2012.00655.x
2012
Conference Publication
Outcome indicators to measure quality of care in hospital
Martin-Khan, M., Brand, C., Gray, L., Jones, R., Morris, J., Tropea, J. and Wright, O. (2012). Outcome indicators to measure quality of care in hospital. 45th National Conference of the Australian Association of Gerontology, Brisbane, Australia, 20-23 November 2012. Richmond, VIC., Australia: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia. doi: 10.1111/j.1741-6612.2012.00655.x
2012
Conference Publication
Adverse outcomes and events in older ED patients: a review
Schnitker, L., Martin-Khan, M., Beattie, E. and Gray, L. (2012). Adverse outcomes and events in older ED patients: a review. 45th National Conference of the Australian Association of Gerontology, Brisbane, Australia, 20-23 November 2012. Richmond, VIC., Australia: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia. doi: 10.1111/j.1741-6612.2012.00656.x
2011
Other Outputs
Assessment of Telehealth Implementations and Associated Requirements – Final Report
Gray, L., Smith, A., Armfield, N, Travers, C., Croll, P. and Caffery, L. (2011). Assessment of Telehealth Implementations and Associated Requirements – Final Report. Canberra, ACT, Australia: Department of Health and Ageing.
2011
Journal Article
Reliability of online geriatric consultation triage decisions: A pilot study
Dakin, Lucy, Cutler, Alison, Wright, Olivia, Martin-Khan, Melinda, Varghese, Paul and Gray, Len (2011). Reliability of online geriatric consultation triage decisions: A pilot study. Australasian Journal On Ageing, 30 (4), 239-240. doi: 10.1111/j.1741-6612.2011.00576.x
2011
Journal Article
A prospective cohort study of geriatric syndromes among older medical patients admitted to acute care hospitals
Lakhan, Prabha, Jones, Mark, Wilson, Andrew, Courtney, Mary, Hirdes, John and Gray, Leonard C. (2011). A prospective cohort study of geriatric syndromes among older medical patients admitted to acute care hospitals. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 59 (11), 2001-2008. doi: 10.1111/j.1532-5415.2011.03663.x
2011
Journal Article
Development of quality indicators for monitoring outcomes of frail elderly hospitalised in acute care health settings: Study Protocol
Brand, Caroline A., Martin-Khan, Melinda, Wright, Olivia, Jones, Richard N., Morris, John N., Travers, Catherine M., Tropea, Joannne and Gray, Leonard C. (2011). Development of quality indicators for monitoring outcomes of frail elderly hospitalised in acute care health settings: Study Protocol. BMC Health Services Research, 11 (1) 281, Article number 281. doi: 10.1186/1472-6963-11-281
2011
Journal Article
A systematic review of studies concerning observer agreement during medical specialist diagnosis using videoconferencing
Martin-Khan, Melinda, Wootton, Richard, Whited, John and Gray, Leonard C. (2011). A systematic review of studies concerning observer agreement during medical specialist diagnosis using videoconferencing. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 17 (7), 350-357. doi: 10.1258/jtt.2011.101113
2011
Journal Article
Reliability of the Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale (RUDAS) via video conferencing
Wong, L., Martin-Khan, M., Rowland, J., Varghese, P. and Gray, L.C. (2011). Reliability of the Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale (RUDAS) via video conferencing. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 26 (9), 988-989. doi: 10.1002/gps.2658
2011
Journal Article
Negative health outcomes and adverse events in older people attending emergency departments: A systematic review
Schnitker, Linda, Martin-Khan, Melinda, Beattie, Elizabeth and Gray, Len (2011). Negative health outcomes and adverse events in older people attending emergency departments: A systematic review. Australasian Emergency Nursing Journal, 14 (3), 141-162. doi: 10.1016/j.aenj.2011.04.001
2011
Book
Telehealth assessment: Final report
Gray, Len C., Smith, Anthony C., Armfield, Nigel R., Travers, Catherine, Croll, Peter and Caffery, Liam J. (2011). Telehealth assessment: Final report. Uniquest Project No: 16807 St.Lucia, QLD, Australia: UniQuest.
2011
Other Outputs
Telehealth business case, advice and options - Final report
Gray, Len C., Smith, Anthony C., Armfield, Nigel R., Travers, Catherine, Croll, Peter and Caffery, Liam J. (2011). Telehealth business case, advice and options - Final report. Uniquest Project No: 16807 St. Lucia, Qld., Australia: UniQuest.
2011
Journal Article
Review of accelerometry for determining daily activity among elderly patients
Cheung, Vivian H., Gray, Len and Karunanithi, Mohanraj (2011). Review of accelerometry for determining daily activity among elderly patients. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 92 (6), 998-1014. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2010.12.040
2011
Journal Article
Feasibility of using an in-home video conferencing system in geriatric rehabilitation
Peel, Nancye M., Russell, Trevor G. and Gray, Leonard C. (2011). Feasibility of using an in-home video conferencing system in geriatric rehabilitation. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 43 (4), 364-366. doi: 10.2340/16501977-0675
2011
Conference Publication
Optimising Drug Use in Elderly Populations - Pilot Study of a Drug Minimization Guide
Scott, I, Mitchell, C, Gray, L and Martin, J (2011). Optimising Drug Use in Elderly Populations - Pilot Study of a Drug Minimization Guide. Unknown, unknown, unknown. MALDEN: WILEY-BLACKWELL.
2011
Journal Article
Validity of the interRAI Acute Care based on test content: A multi-center study
Wellens, Nathalie I. H., Deschodt, Mieke, Boonen, Steven, Flamaing, Johan, Gray, Len, Moons, Philip and Milisen, Koen (2011). Validity of the interRAI Acute Care based on test content: A multi-center study. Aging - Clinical and Experimental Research, 23 (5-6), 476-486. doi: 10.1007/BF03325244
2010
Journal Article
A systematic review of the reliability of screening for cognitive impairment in older adults by use of standardised assessment tools administered via the telephone
Martin-Khan, M, Wootton, R and Gray, L (2010). A systematic review of the reliability of screening for cognitive impairment in older adults by use of standardised assessment tools administered via the telephone. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 16 (8), 422-428. doi: 10.1258/jtt.2010.100209
2010
Journal Article
Whither transition care
Cameron, ID, Crotty, M, Gray, L, Kurrle, SE, Peel, NM, Monaghan, N and Parker, SG (2010). Whither transition care. Australasian Journal on Ageing, 29 (4), 147-149. doi: 10.1111/j.1741-6612.2010.00493.x
2010
Journal Article
Promoting walking amongst older patients in rehabilitation: are accelerometers the answer?
Dakin, L. E., Gray, L. C., Salih, S., Peel, N. M. and Cheung, V. H-Y. (2010). Promoting walking amongst older patients in rehabilitation: are accelerometers the answer?. Journal of Nutrition Health and Aging, 14 (10), 863-865. doi: 10.1007/s12603-010-0093-y
2010
Journal Article
Telemedicine for wound care: Current practice and future potential
Gray, L. C., Armfield, N. R. and Smith, A. C. (2010). Telemedicine for wound care: Current practice and future potential. Wound Practice and Research, 18 (4), 158-163.
Funding
Current funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Developing an information platform for aged care in Australia
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jason Ferris
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Doctor Philosophy
Developing an information platform for aged care in Australia
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jason Ferris
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Doctor Philosophy
Heuristics and Biases in Budgeting Decisions for Home Care Packages Under Consumer-Directed Care
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Kim-Huong Nguyen, Dr Zachary Breig, Professor Tracy Comans
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Doctor Philosophy
Exploring a role for antibiograms as an antimicrobial stewardship tool in Residential Aged Care Facilities
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Chris Freeman
Completed supervision
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Rethinking the Model of Specialist Outpatient Diabetes Care using eHealth
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Darsy Darssan
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
Developing a quality framework for the care of older people in the Emergency Department
Principal Advisor
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2015
Doctor Philosophy
Developing Quality Indicators for the Care of Older People with Cognitive Impairment Presenting to Emergency Departments
Principal Advisor
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2011
Doctor Philosophy
Quantitative Analysis of Mobilisation and Functional Status among Older Patients in Hospital Settings
Principal Advisor
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2009
Doctor Philosophy
Negative outcomes of hospitalisation: predicting risk in older patients
Principal Advisor
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2009
Doctor Philosophy
Reliability of Cognitive Assessment for Older Adults via Video Consultation
Principal Advisor
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Exploring a role for antibiograms as an antimicrobial stewardship tool in Residential Aged Care Facilities
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Nazanin Ghahreman-Falconer, Associate Professor Chris Freeman
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2018
Master Philosophy
Frailty Index and Peri-operative Outcome
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Ruth Hubbard
Media
Enquiries
Contact Professor Len Gray directly for media enquiries about:
- Aged care policy
- Clinical decision support
- Geriatric medicine
- Telemedicine
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