Dr Shelley Keating
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Shelley Keating

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Background

Dr Shelley Keating is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) and a Senior Lecturer in Clinical Exercise Physiology at the School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, University of Queensland. With a strong grounding in exercise metabolism and body composition, Dr Keating leads a program of research aimed at changing the way we prioritise, access and deliver lifestyle intervention for people with obesity, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)/ metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) and type 2 diabetes. Dr Keating holds qualifications in clinical exercise physiology BExSciRehab (Hon-1); MExSpSci (Clinical Exercise Science); PhD (Exercise Physiology) and over 15 years’ experience as an AEP developing, delivering, and disseminating exercise interventions in adults with obesity and related chronic diseases.

Availability

Dr Shelley Keating is:
Available for supervision
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Fields of research

Biomedical and Clinical Sciences Clinical sciences Endocrinology Gastroenterology and hepatology Sports science and exercise

Qualifications

  • Bachelor (Honours), University of Wollongong
  • Masters (Coursework), University of Sydney
  • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Sydney

Research interests

  • Metabolic Associated Fatty Liver Disease

    Role of exercise and lifestyle therapy in the development, progression and management of MAFLD.

  • Exercise Physiology

    Exercise 'dose'; Exercise is Medicine; Sustainable Exercise Approaches

  • Body Composition

    Measurement of visceral and ectopic fat and the influence of exercise on body composition in people with metabolic-related chronic disease

Research impacts

Dr Keating has an established research profile that is delivering impact for patients, clinicians and funders. Her research has led to the development of safe and feasible exercise programs that generate significant improvement in the cardiometabolic health of individuals with MAFLD and related chronic disease. Drawing on these findings, Dr Keating has developed national and international exercise guidelines for MAFLD. Her research has led to a paradigm shift in how exercise is prioritised in MAFLD management and has been adopted into exercise prescription recommendations in 13 international guidelines for MAFLD management across 11 countries.

Dr Keating's research had found a lack of awareness, uptake, and sustainability of exercise for MAFLD management. Dr Keating recently pioneered the integration of lived-experience experts in MAFLD research and is committed to inform research by liaising with lived-experience experts to support people with MAFLD and related chronic disease to exercise regularly to benefit their health.

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139 works between 2012 and 2024
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Featured

2023

Journal Article

High-intensity interval training for the management of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis: participant experiences and perspectives

Keating, Shelley E., Croci, Ilaria, Wallen, Matthew P., Cox, Emily R., Coombes, Jeff S., Burton, Nicola W., Macdonald, Graeme A. and Hickman, Ingrid J. (2023). High-intensity interval training for the management of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis: participant experiences and perspectives. Journal of Clinical and Translational Hepatology, 000 (000), 1-11. doi: 10.14218/jcth.2022.00091s

High-intensity interval training for the management of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis: participant experiences and perspectives

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2023

Journal Article

American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) International Multidisciplinary Roundtable report on physical activity and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Stine, Jonathan G., Long, Michelle T., Corey, Kathleen E., Sallis, Robert E., Allen, Alina M., Armstrong, Matthew J., Conroy, David E., Cuthbertson, Daniel J., Duarte-Rojo, Andres, Hallsworth, Kate, Hickman, Ingrid J., Kappus, Matthew R., Keating, Shelley E., Pugh, Christopher J.A., Rotman, Yaron, Simon, Tracey G., Vilar-Gomez, Eduardo, Wong, Vincent Wai-Sun and Schmitz, Kathryn H. (2023). American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) International Multidisciplinary Roundtable report on physical activity and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Hepatology Communications, 7 (4) e0108. doi: 10.1097/hc9.0000000000000108

American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) International Multidisciplinary Roundtable report on physical activity and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

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2022

Journal Article

High-intensity interval training is safe, feasible and efficacious in nonalcoholic steatohepatitis: a randomized controlled trial

Keating, Shelley E., Croci, Ilaria, Wallen, Matthew P., Cox, Emily R., Thuzar, Moe, Pham, Uyen, Mielke, Gregore I., Coombes, Jeff S., Macdonald, Graeme A. and Hickman, Ingrid J. (2022). High-intensity interval training is safe, feasible and efficacious in nonalcoholic steatohepatitis: a randomized controlled trial. Digestive Diseases and Sciences, 68 (5), 1-17. doi: 10.1007/s10620-022-07779-z

High-intensity interval training is safe, feasible and efficacious in nonalcoholic steatohepatitis: a randomized controlled trial

Featured

2019

Journal Article

Guidelines for the delivery and monitoring of high intensity interval training in clinical populations

Taylor, Jenna L., Holland, David J., Spathis, Jemima G., Beetham, Kassia S., Wisløff, Ulrik, Keating, Shelley E. and Coombes, Jeff S. (2019). Guidelines for the delivery and monitoring of high intensity interval training in clinical populations. Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases, 62 (2), 140-146. doi: 10.1016/j.pcad.2019.01.004

Guidelines for the delivery and monitoring of high intensity interval training in clinical populations

Featured

2017

Journal Article

NAFLD in clinical practice: can simple blood and anthropometric markers be used to detect change in liver fat measured by 1H-MRS?

Keating, Shelley E., Parker, Helen M., Hickman, Ingrid J., Gomersall, Sjann R., Wallen, Matthew P., Coombes, Jeff S., Macdonald, Graeme A., George, Jacob and Johnson, Nathan A. (2017). NAFLD in clinical practice: can simple blood and anthropometric markers be used to detect change in liver fat measured by 1H-MRS?. Liver International, 37 (12), 1907-1915. doi: 10.1111/liv.13488

NAFLD in clinical practice: can simple blood and anthropometric markers be used to detect change in liver fat measured by 1H-MRS?

Featured

2015

Journal Article

Effect of aerobic exercise training dose on liver fat and visceral adiposity

Keating, Shelley E., Hackett, Daniel A., Parker, Helen M., O'Connor, Helen T., Gerofi, James A., Sainsbury, Amanda., Baker, Michael K., Chuter, Vivienne H., Caterson, Ian D., George, Jacob. and Johnson, Nathan A. (2015). Effect of aerobic exercise training dose on liver fat and visceral adiposity. Journal of Hepatology, 63 (1) 5568, 174-182. doi: 10.1016/j.jhep.2015.02.022

Effect of aerobic exercise training dose on liver fat and visceral adiposity

Featured

2014

Journal Article

Continuous exercise but not high intensity interval training improves fat distribution in overweight adults

Keating, Shelley E., Machan, Elizabeth A., O'Connor, Helen T., Gerofi, James A., Sainsbury, Amanda, Caterson, Ian D. and Johnson, Nathan A. (2014). Continuous exercise but not high intensity interval training improves fat distribution in overweight adults. Journal of Obesity, 2014 834865, 834865.1-834865.12. doi: 10.1155/2014/834865

Continuous exercise but not high intensity interval training improves fat distribution in overweight adults

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2012

Journal Article

Exercise and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Keating, Shelley E., Hackett, Daniel A., George, Jacob and Johnson, Nathan A. (2012). Exercise and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Hepatology, 57 (1), 157-166. doi: 10.1016/j.jhep.2012.02.023

Exercise and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis

2024

Journal Article

Low-volume combined aerobic and resistance high-intensity interval training in type 2 diabetes: a randomised controlled trial

Gajanand, Trishan, Cox, Emily R., Keating, Shelley E., Brown, Wendy J., Hordern, Matthew D., Burton, Nicola W., Chachay, Veronique S., Gomersall, Sjaan R., Fassett, Robert G. and Coombes, Jeff S. (2024). Low-volume combined aerobic and resistance high-intensity interval training in type 2 diabetes: a randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open Sport and Exercise Medicine, 10 (4) e002046, e002046. doi: 10.1136/bmjsem-2024-002046

Low-volume combined aerobic and resistance high-intensity interval training in type 2 diabetes: a randomised controlled trial

2024

Journal Article

Physical activity volume, frequency, and intensity: Associations with hypertension and obesity over 21 years in Australian women

Mielke, Gregore I., Ding, Ding, Keating, Shelley E., Nunes, Bruno P., Brady, Ruth and Brown, Wendy J. (2024). Physical activity volume, frequency, and intensity: Associations with hypertension and obesity over 21 years in Australian women. Journal of Sport and Health Science, 13 (5), 631-641. doi: 10.1016/j.jshs.2024.05.004

Physical activity volume, frequency, and intensity: Associations with hypertension and obesity over 21 years in Australian women

2024

Journal Article

Utilizing technology for diet and exercise change in complex chronic conditions across diverse environments (U-DECIDE): feasibility randomised controlled trial

Brown, Riley C. C., Keating, Shelley E., Jegatheesan, Dev K., Mayr, Hannah L., Barnett, Amandine, Conley, Marguerite M., Webb, Lindsey, Kelly, Jaimon T., Snoswell, Centaine L., Staudacher, Heidi M., Macdonald, Graeme A., Burton, Nicola W., Coombes, Jeff S., Campbell, Katrina L., Isbel, Nicole M. and Hickman, Ingrid J. (2024). Utilizing technology for diet and exercise change in complex chronic conditions across diverse environments (U-DECIDE): feasibility randomised controlled trial. BMC Health Services Research, 24 (1) 935, 1-18. doi: 10.1186/s12913-024-11383-4

Utilizing technology for diet and exercise change in complex chronic conditions across diverse environments (U-DECIDE): feasibility randomised controlled trial

2024

Journal Article

Prevalence of Long COVID, and the Impact on Diabetes Management and Physical Activity Participation, in People with Type 2 Diabetes: An Australia-wide Cross-Sectional Online Survey

Cox, Emily R., Plotnikoff, Ronald C., Gibson, Peter G., Keating, Shelley E., Acharya, Shamasunder and Lewthwaite, Hayley (2024). Prevalence of Long COVID, and the Impact on Diabetes Management and Physical Activity Participation, in People with Type 2 Diabetes: An Australia-wide Cross-Sectional Online Survey. Canadian Journal of Diabetes. doi: 10.1016/j.jcjd.2024.08.004

Prevalence of Long COVID, and the Impact on Diabetes Management and Physical Activity Participation, in People with Type 2 Diabetes: An Australia-wide Cross-Sectional Online Survey

2024

Journal Article

A global survey on the use of the international classification of diseases codes for metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease

Zhang, Huai, Targher, Giovanni, Byrne, Christopher D., Kim, Seung Up, Wong, Vincent Wai-Sun, Valenti, Luca, Glickman, Myer, Ponce, Jaime, Mantzoros, Christos S., Crespo, Javier, Gronbaek, Henning, Yang, Wah, Eslam, Mohammed, Wong, Robert J., Machado, Mariana Verdelho, Yu, Ming-Lung, Ghanem, Omar M., Okanoue, Takeshi, Liu, Jun-Feng, Lee, Yong-Ho, Xu, Xiao-Yuan, Pan, Qiuwei, Sui, Meili, Lonardo, Amedeo, Yilmaz, Yusuf, Zhu, Li-Yong, Moreno, Christophe, Miele, Luca, Lupsor-Platon, Monica ... Zou, Zhuo-Lin (2024). A global survey on the use of the international classification of diseases codes for metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease. Hepatology International, 18 (4), 1178-1201. doi: 10.1007/s12072-024-10702-5

A global survey on the use of the international classification of diseases codes for metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease

2024

Journal Article

Patients’ acceptability of self-selected digital health services to support diet and exercise among people with complex chronic conditions: Mixed methods study

Barnett, Amandine, Catapan, Soraia de Camargo, Jegatheesan, Dev K., Conley, Marguerite M., Keating, Shelley E., Mayr, Hannah L., Webb, Lindsey, Brown, Riley C. C., Coombes, Jeff S., Macdonald, Graeme A., Isbel, Nicole M., Burton, Nicola W., Campbell, Katrina L., Hickman, Ingrid J. and Kelly, Jaimon T. (2024). Patients’ acceptability of self-selected digital health services to support diet and exercise among people with complex chronic conditions: Mixed methods study. Digital Health, 10 ARTN 20552076241245278, 20552076241245278. doi: 10.1177/20552076241245278

Patients’ acceptability of self-selected digital health services to support diet and exercise among people with complex chronic conditions: Mixed methods study

2024

Journal Article

Exercise improves surrogate measures of liver histological response in metabolic dysfunction‐associated steatotic liver disease

Cuthbertson, Daniel J., Keating, Shelley E., Pugh, Christopher J. A., Owen, Patrick J., Kemp, Graham J., Umpleby, Margot, Geyer, Nathaniel G., Chinchilli, Vernon M. and Stine, Jonathan G. (2024). Exercise improves surrogate measures of liver histological response in metabolic dysfunction‐associated steatotic liver disease. Liver International, 44 (9), 2368-2381. doi: 10.1111/liv.15947

Exercise improves surrogate measures of liver histological response in metabolic dysfunction‐associated steatotic liver disease

2024

Conference Publication

A meta-ethnographic review of experiences and perceptions of physical activity and exercise in people with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease

Keating, Shelley, Dreyer, Carla, Hallsworth, Kate, Stine, Jonathan and Hickman, Ingrid (2024). A meta-ethnographic review of experiences and perceptions of physical activity and exercise in people with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease. EASL Congress 2024, Milan, Italy, 5-8 June 2024. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/s0168-8278(24)01829-4

A meta-ethnographic review of experiences and perceptions of physical activity and exercise in people with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease

2024

Journal Article

Evaluating the Potential of a Novel Metabolic Syndrome Severity Score to Inform Exercise Interventions for People with Complex Chronic Conditions

Brown, Riley C. C., Coombes, Jeff S., Conley, Marguerite M., Webb, Lindsey, Mayr, Hannah L., Isbel, Nicole M., Jegatheesan, Dev K., Macdonald, Graeme A., Burton, Nicola W., Kelly, Jaimon T., Hickman, Ingrid J. and Keating, Shelley E. (2024). Evaluating the Potential of a Novel Metabolic Syndrome Severity Score to Inform Exercise Interventions for People with Complex Chronic Conditions. Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders, 22 (7), 516-524. doi: 10.1089/met.2024.0031

Evaluating the Potential of a Novel Metabolic Syndrome Severity Score to Inform Exercise Interventions for People with Complex Chronic Conditions

2024

Journal Article

Lifestyle intervention for metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease: a 24-h integrated behavior perspective

Keating, Shelley E., Chawla, Yogesh, De, Arka and George, Elena S. (2024). Lifestyle intervention for metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease: a 24-h integrated behavior perspective. Hepatology International, 18 (S2), 959-976. doi: 10.1007/s12072-024-10663-9

Lifestyle intervention for metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease: a 24-h integrated behavior perspective

2024

Journal Article

Effect of low-volume combined aerobic and resistance high-intensity interval training on vascular health in people with type 2 diabetes: a randomised controlled trial

Cox, Emily R., Gajanand, Trishan, Keating, Shelley E., Hordern, Matthew D., Burton, Nicola W., Green, Daniel J., Ramos, Joyce S., Ramos, Maximiano V., Fassett, Robert G., Cox, Stephen V., Coombes, Jeff S. and Bailey, Tom G. (2024). Effect of low-volume combined aerobic and resistance high-intensity interval training on vascular health in people with type 2 diabetes: a randomised controlled trial. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 124 (9), 2819-2833. doi: 10.1007/s00421-024-05473-8

Effect of low-volume combined aerobic and resistance high-intensity interval training on vascular health in people with type 2 diabetes: a randomised controlled trial

2024

Conference Publication

Effectiveness Of Exercise Via Telehealth For Chronic Disease: Updated Systematic Review And Meta-analysis Of Exercise Interventions Delivered Via Videoconferencing

Brown, Riley, Coombes, Jeff, Rodriguez, Klaus Jungbluth, Hickman, Ingrid and Keating, Shelley (2024). Effectiveness Of Exercise Via Telehealth For Chronic Disease: Updated Systematic Review And Meta-analysis Of Exercise Interventions Delivered Via Videoconferencing. Research to Practice 2024, Sydney, NSW Australia, 2-4 May 2024. Indianapolis, IN United States of America: Clinical Exercise Physiology Association. doi: 10.31189/2165-7629-13-s2.403

Effectiveness Of Exercise Via Telehealth For Chronic Disease: Updated Systematic Review And Meta-analysis Of Exercise Interventions Delivered Via Videoconferencing

Current funding

  • 2023 - 2025
    Examining the optimal exercise frequency for alleviating liver fat in obese adults with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD): A comparative randomized controlled trial (administrated by UHK)
    University of Hong Kong
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2024
    Feasibility, acceptability and effectiveness of the Physical Activity Intelligence (PAI) e-health program for cardiac patients from the Defence community
    Defence Health Foundation Grants for Medical Research
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2024
    High intensity exercise targeting insulin resistance in non-alcoholic steatohepatitis: is it safe, effective and feasible in practice?
    Diabetes Australia Research Program
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2023
    Enhancing Exercise Prescription and Adherence for Type 2 Diabetes Management for Adults with Long-COVID: A Randomised Pilot Trial (Diabetes Australia Research Grant administered by The UniNewcastle)
    University of Newcastle
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2023
    Enhancing the value of virtual care services through improving staff & patient digital health literacy for the management of complex chronic conditions (Metro South Research Support Scheme led by MS)
    Metro South Research Support Scheme Co-funded Collaboration Grant
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2022
    UQ AWARE - Dr Shelley Keating
    UQ Amplify Women's Academic Research Equity
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2022
    Investigation of the clinical and cost-effectiveness, acceptability and feasibility of Telehealth services delivered by Accredited Exercise Physiologists (AEP) during and after COVID-19 (Deakin Led)
    Exercise and Sports Science Australia Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2021
    Personalising therapeutic targets to prevent cardiovascular disease in people with central obesity: should we target fitness or ectopic fat?
    UQ Early Career Researcher
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2020
    UQ AWARE - Dr Shelley Keating
    UQ Amplify Women's Academic Research Equity
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2022
    One size does not fit all: personalised exercise strategies to improve cardiovascular and metabolic health in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
    NHMRC Early Career Fellowships
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2021
    High intensity exercise for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis - is it safe, effective, and feasible in practice? (Tom Penrose Community Service Grant)
    Exercise and Sports Science Australia Ltd
    Open grant

Availability

Dr Shelley Keating is:
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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Opportunities for the management of metabolic-associated fatty liver disease within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Kym Rae, Dr Kai Wheeler

  • Master Philosophy

    Structured breathing practice and exercise for stress reduction via telehealth

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Nicholas Gilson

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Exercise Training and Body Composition in Children and Adolescents with Congenital Heart Disease

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Jeff Coombes

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Exercise Training in People with Mild Cognitive Impairment

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Jeff Coombes

Completed supervision

Enquiries

Contact Dr Shelley Keating directly for media enquiries about:

  • Exercise
  • Fitness
  • Health
  • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
  • Obesity
  • Weight management

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