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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2013
Journal Article
PubMed searching using MeSH terms to identify randomized controlled trials on telemedicine for diabetes
Fatehi, Farhad, Bird, Dominque and Gray, Leonard C. (2013). PubMed searching using MeSH terms to identify randomized controlled trials on telemedicine for diabetes. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 19 (3), 175-176. doi: 10.1177/1357633X13479708
2013
Journal Article
Appraisal of the quality of care of older adults with cognitive impairment in the emergency department
Schnitker, Linda M., Martin-Khan, Melinda, Burkett, Ellen, Beattie, Elizabeth R. A. and Gray, Leonard C. (2013). Appraisal of the quality of care of older adults with cognitive impairment in the emergency department. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 39 (3), 34-40. doi: 10.3928/00989134-20130131-03
2013
Conference Publication
Challenges and success factors of integrating telehealth into routine care – A case study of tele-endocrinology clinic in Queensland, Australia
Fatehi, F., Sheehan, C., Russell, A. W. and Gray, L. C. (2013). Challenges and success factors of integrating telehealth into routine care – A case study of tele-endocrinology clinic in Queensland, Australia. International Conference on Successes and Failures in Telehealth 2013 (SFT-13), Brisbane, Australia, 12-13 November 2013.
2013
Book
interRAI clinical and management applications manual for use with the interRAI acute care assessment instrument: scales, screeners, problems, clinical action points, and quality indicators
Gray, L. C., Arino-Blasco, S., Berg, K., Bula, C., Gambassi, G., Heckman, G., Jonsson, P., Kergoat, M. J., Leff, B. and Martin-Khan, M. (2013). interRAI clinical and management applications manual for use with the interRAI acute care assessment instrument: scales, screeners, problems, clinical action points, and quality indicators. [Ann Arbor, MI United States: interRAI.
2013
Conference Publication
Polypharmacy among older inpatients in Australia
Hubbard, R. E., Peel, N. M., Scott, I. A., Martin, J. H., Pillans, P., I and Gray, L. C. (2013). Polypharmacy among older inpatients in Australia. The Australian and New Zealand Society for Geriatric Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, Adelaide, SA, Australia, 17-19 June 2013. Richmond, VIC, Australia: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/ajag.12078
2013
Journal Article
What is the evidence to guide best practice for the management of older people with cognitive impairment presenting to emergency departments? a systematic review
Schnitker, Linda, Martin-Khan, Melinda, Beattie, Elizabeth and Gray, Len (2013). What is the evidence to guide best practice for the management of older people with cognitive impairment presenting to emergency departments? a systematic review. Advanced Emergency Nursing Journal, 35 (2), 154-169. doi: 10.1097/TME.0b013e31828c7f4a
2013
Conference Publication
Telemedicine for clinical management of diabetes - a process analysis of video consultations
Fatehi, F., Gray, L. C. and Russell, A. W. (2013). Telemedicine for clinical management of diabetes - a process analysis of video consultations. International Conference on Successes and Failures in Telehealth 2013 (SFT-13), Brisbane, Australia, 12-13 November 2013.
2013
Journal Article
Telehealth opportunities in regional Queensland: a scoping study
Croll, Jasmine, Norton, Chrissie J., Gray, Leonard C., Bryett, Andrew and Smith, Anthony C. (2013). Telehealth opportunities in regional Queensland: a scoping study. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 18 (8), 451-454. doi: 10.1258/jtt.2012.GTH106
2013
Journal Article
Prospective observational study of dementia and delirium in the acute hospital setting
Travers, C., Byrne, G., Pachana, N., Klein, K. and Gray, Len (2013). Prospective observational study of dementia and delirium in the acute hospital setting. Internal Medicine Journal, 43 (3), 262-269. doi: 10.1111/j.1445-5994.2012.02962.x
2013
Journal Article
A systematic review of telemedicine services for residents in long term care facilities
Edirippulige, Sisira, Martin-Khan, Melinda, Beattie, Elizabeth, Smith, Anthony C. and Gray, Leonard C. (2013). A systematic review of telemedicine services for residents in long term care facilities. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 19 (3), 127-132. doi: 10.1177/1357633X13483256
2013
Journal Article
Addressing health care needs for frail seniors in Canada: the role of interRAI instrument
Heckman, George, Gray, Leonard C. and Hirdes, John (2013). Addressing health care needs for frail seniors in Canada: the role of interRAI instrument. Canadian Geriatrics Society Journal of CME, 30 (1), 8-16.
2013
Conference Publication
The rise and fall of Google Health - Lessons learned from a giant’s failure
Fatehi, F., Mohammadi, S. and Gray, L.C. (2013). The rise and fall of Google Health - Lessons learned from a giant’s failure. International Conference on Successes and Failures in Telehealth 2013 (SFT-13), Brisbane, Australia, 12-13 November 2013.
2013
Conference Publication
The Drug Burden Index and its association with frailty, function and prescribing patterns in Australian hospital inpatients
French, A., Peel, N., Smith, A., Gray, L. and Hubbard, R. (2013). The Drug Burden Index and its association with frailty, function and prescribing patterns in Australian hospital inpatients. The Australian and New Zealand Society for Geriatric Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, Adelaide, SA, Australia, 17-19 June 2013. Richmond, VIC, Australia: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/ajag.12080
2013
Journal Article
Delirium in Australian hospitals: a prospective study
Travers, C., Byrne, G. J., Pachana, N. A., Klein, K. and Gray, L. (2013). Delirium in Australian hospitals: a prospective study. Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research, 2013 (284780) 284780, 1-8. doi: 10.1155/2013/284780
2013
Conference Publication
Use of benzodiazepines and Z-durgs in older nursing home residents in Europe and their association with adverse outcomes: results from the EU SHELTER project
Ballokova, A., Fialova, D., Peel, N., Gray, L. C. and Hubbard, R. E. (2013). Use of benzodiazepines and Z-durgs in older nursing home residents in Europe and their association with adverse outcomes: results from the EU SHELTER project. 42nd ESCP symposium on clinical pharmacy: implementation of pharmacy practice, Prague Czech Republic, 16-18 October 2013. Dordrecht Netherlands: Springer Netherlands. doi: 10.1007/s11096-013-9886-5
2013
Conference Publication
A systematic review on the use of online support groups for improving diabetes care
Fatehi, F., Edirippulige, S. and Gray, L. C. (2013). A systematic review on the use of online support groups for improving diabetes care. International Conference on Successes and Failures in Telehealth 2013 (SFT-13), Brisbane, Australia, 12-13 November 2013.
2013
Journal Article
Profiles of older patients in the emergency department: Findings from the interrai multinational emergency department study
Gray, Leonard C., Peel, Nancy M., Costa, Andrew P., Burkett, Ellen, Dey, Aparajit B., Jonsson, Palmi V., Lakhan, Prabha, Ljunggren, Gunnar, Sjostrand, Fredrik, Swoboda, Walter, Wellens, Nathalie I. H. and Hirdes, John (2013). Profiles of older patients in the emergency department: Findings from the interrai multinational emergency department study. Annals of Emergency Medicine, 62 (5), 467-474. doi: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2013.05.008
2013
Conference Publication
Structural equation modelling of suitability of telemedicine for remote consultation of people with diabetes
Fatehi, F., Mohammadi, S., Russell, A.W. and Gray, L.C. (2013). Structural equation modelling of suitability of telemedicine for remote consultation of people with diabetes. International Conference on Successes and Failures in Telehealth 2013 (SFT-13), Brisbane, Australia, 12-13 November 2013.
2013
Conference Publication
Retrospective review of Medicare reimbursement for telehealth in Australia
Smith, A. C., Armfield, N. R. and Gray, L. C. (2013). Retrospective review of Medicare reimbursement for telehealth in Australia. American Telemedicine Association Meeting 2013, Austin, Texas, 5-7 May 2013. Austin, Texas: doi: 10.1089/tmj.2013.9994-A
2013
Journal Article
Impact of post-acute transition care for frail older people: A prospective study
Peel, N.M., Hubbard, R.E. and Gray, L.C. (2013). Impact of post-acute transition care for frail older people: A prospective study. The Journal of Frailty & Aging, 2 (3), 165-171.
Funding
Current funding
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Supervision
Availability
- Professor Len Gray is:
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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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