Overview
Background
Olivia is a Senior Lecturer in Nutrition and Dietetics at the School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, The University of Queensland and a Senior Research Fellow with the Centre for Nutrition and Food Sciences (CNAFS), The Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI). Olivia has a strong track record in leading multidisciplinary research. Her main research streams include clinical trials examining the bioavailability of nutrients and the impact on clinical outcomes and/or gene expression; the uptake and maintenance of healthy and sustainable dietary patterns; innovative models of service delivery to prevent nutritional decline and improve quality of life for older people; service co-design, delivery, and evaluation across various areas of dietetics practice. Olivia also collaborates with industry partners to trial novel foods and ingredients.
Olivia is a highly supportive postgraduate advisor, mentoring 13 PhD students (5 to completion, 3 as primary; 8 continuing). She regularly supervises Master of Dietetics Studies coursework research students (around 22 projects 2009-2022) and supervised 2 honours students (2011).
Olivia is an Associate Editor for the international journal, Nutrition Journal, (BMC, Springer Nature). In 2010, she received Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian status, as recognition of her professional leadership and expertise and in 2011 won the Women in Technology "Rising Star" Award. She has received significant research funding, including support from the Australian Research Council, the National Health and Medical Research Council, Queensland Health and Horticulture Innovation Australia.
Availability
- Dr Olivia Wright is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor, Queensland University of Technology
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
- Member, Dietitians Association of Australia, Dietitians Association of Australia
Research interests
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Nutrition and ageing
Functional ingredients and foods for healthy ageing; sarcopenia; frailty
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Obesity and metabolism
Improving overall dietary patterns to promote health; factors affecting adherence; improving dietary guidelines
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Dietetics education
Curriculum design and programmatic assessment
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Nutrigenomics and Nutrigenetics
Personalised nutrition and the gut microbiome
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Mental health
Sharper Minds collaborative project with the School of Psychology and suite of programs for 1st year University students
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Indigenous foods
Community empowerment
Works
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2008
Conference Publication
Geriatric rounds by mobile video-conference
Gray, L. C., Wright, O., Scuffham, P. A. and Wootton, R. (2008). Geriatric rounds by mobile video-conference. The Australian & New Zealand Society for Geriatric Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, Melbourne, 8-10 Sept 2008. Australia: Wiley-Blackwell.
2008
Conference Publication
Duplication of documentation amongst health professionals for frail, aged patients in an acute care setting
Wright, O., Pimm, B. and Gray, L. C. (2008). Duplication of documentation amongst health professionals for frail, aged patients in an acute care setting. The Australian & New Zealand Society for Geriatric Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, Melbourne, 8-10 Sept 2008. Australia: Wiley-Blackwell.
2008
Conference Publication
Reliability of online geriatric consultation triage decisions
Cutler, A., Wright, O., Martin-Khan, M., Varghese, P. and Gray, L. C. (2008). Reliability of online geriatric consultation triage decisions. The Australian & New Zealand Society for Geriatric Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 8-10 September 2008. Richmond, VIC, Australia: Wiley-Blackwell.
2008
Conference Publication
Client preferences for food services in geriatrics, rehabilitation and aged care: Implications for service delivery for an ageing population
Wright, Olivia, Connelly, Luke and Capra, Sandra (2008). Client preferences for food services in geriatrics, rehabilitation and aged care: Implications for service delivery for an ageing population. Dietitians Association of Australia 26th National Conference, Gold Coast, Qld, Australia, 29-31 May 2008. Asia: Wiley Interscience.
2007
Journal Article
Challenges in the development of e-health strategies for geriatric medicine
Wright, Oliver, Wootton, Richard, Margolis, Stephen, Scuffham, Paul and Gray, Len (2007). Challenges in the development of e-health strategies for geriatric medicine. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 13 (Supp. 3), 98-100. doi: 10.1258/135763307783247347
2007
Conference Publication
The development of telehealth strategies for geriatric medicine
Wright, O., Wootton, R., Margolis, S., Scuffham, P. and Gray, L. (2007). The development of telehealth strategies for geriatric medicine. Medicine, Ageing & Nutrition 2007, Adelaide, SA, Australia, 5-8 September 2007. Carlton, VIC, Australia: Blackwell Science Asia. doi: 10.1111/j.1445-5994.2007.01486.x
2007
Conference Publication
Client preferences for food services in geriatrics, rehabilitation and aged care: implications for service delivery for an ageing population
Capra, S., Connelly, L. and Wright, O. (2007). Client preferences for food services in geriatrics, rehabilitation and aged care: implications for service delivery for an ageing population. Medicine Ageing & Nutrition 2007 Conference of Australian and New Zealand Society for Geriatric Medicine (ANZSGM), Internal Medicine Society of Australia and New Zealand (IMSANZ),and the International Academy of Nutrition and Aging (IANA), Adelaide, S.A., 5-8 Sep 2007.
2007
Conference Publication
Geriatric ward rounds conducted by videoconference
Gray, Len, Wright, Olivia, Armfield, Nigel R. and Wootton, Richard (2007). Geriatric ward rounds conducted by videoconference. Successes and Failures in Telehealth, Brisbane, Queensland, 27-28 August, 2007. U.K.: Royal Society of Medicine Press Ltd..
2006
Journal Article
Consumer evaluation of hospital foodservice quality: an empirical investigation
Wright, O. R. L., Connelly, L. B. and Capra, S. (2006). Consumer evaluation of hospital foodservice quality: an empirical investigation. International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance, 19 (2), 181-194. doi: 10.1108/09526860610651708
2006
Conference Publication
The Beef Tastes Like Some Old Cow, and the Chicken Tastes Like Some Old Fowl: How Important is Food Quality to Residents in Longer-Stay Care?
Wright, Olivia, Connelly, Luke and Capra, Sandra (2006). The Beef Tastes Like Some Old Cow, and the Chicken Tastes Like Some Old Fowl: How Important is Food Quality to Residents in Longer-Stay Care?. 24th National Conference of the Dietitians Association of Australia: Food and Beyond: Exploring Fronties in Science and Practice, Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour, Sydney, 11th -13th May, 2006. Deakin, A.C.T.: Dietitians Association of Australia. doi: 10.1111/j.1747-0080.2006.00050.x
2005
Journal Article
The acute hospital foodservice patient satisfaction questionnaire: The development of a valid and rliable tool to measure patient satisfaction with acute care hospital foodservices.
Capra, Sandra, Wright, Olivia, Sardie, Marie, Bauer, Judith and Askew, Deborah (2005). The acute hospital foodservice patient satisfaction questionnaire: The development of a valid and rliable tool to measure patient satisfaction with acute care hospital foodservices.. Foodservice Research International, 16 (1-2), 1-14. doi: 10.1111/j.1745-4506.2005.00006.x
2005
Conference Publication
A recipe for health care foodservice policy development
Wright, O. (2005). A recipe for health care foodservice policy development. 3rd National Conference for Emerging Researchers on Ageing (ERA 2004), Brisbane, Australia, 2 December 2004. Brisbane, Australia: Australasian Centre on Ageing, The University of Queensland.
2005
Other Outputs
Client preferences for food services in geriatrics, rehabilitation and aged care : implications for service delivery for an ageing population
Wright, Olivia Renee Louise (2005). Client preferences for food services in geriatrics, rehabilitation and aged care : implications for service delivery for an ageing population. PhD Thesis, School of Medicine, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/158066
2004
Journal Article
Building partnerships for food service research
Wright, O. (2004). Building partnerships for food service research. ACQ-Wire, August, 16-18.
2004
Conference Publication
Patient satisfaction with acute care hospital foodservices: does age matter? , Program Guide, p.87.
Wright, O., Connelly, L. and Capra, S. (2004). Patient satisfaction with acute care hospital foodservices: does age matter? , Program Guide, p.87.. 22nd National Conference of the Dietitians Association, Melbourne , Victoria, 20 – 22 May 2004.
2003
Conference Publication
What's the flavour of the month with foodservice satisfaction questionnaires?
Wright, O., Capra, S. and Aliakbari, J. (2003). What's the flavour of the month with foodservice satisfaction questionnaires?. Dietitians Association of Australia 21st National Conference, Cairns, QLD, May 2003.
2003
Journal Article
A comparison of two measures of hospital foodservice satisfaction
Wright, Olivia, Capra, Sandra and Aliakbari, Judith (2003). A comparison of two measures of hospital foodservice satisfaction. Australian Health Review, 26 (1), 70-75. doi: 10.1071/ah030070
Funding
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Olivia Wright is:
- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
The practice and effectiveness of the Accredited Practising Dietitian in multidisciplinary outpatient treatment of eating disorders
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Women in shift work - nutrition and menopause
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa, Dr Michael Netzel
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Doctor Philosophy
Exploring the Therapeutic Value of Mealtimes in Rehabilitation
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Adrienne Young, Dr Emmah Doig
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Doctor Philosophy
Empowering Indigenous communities to improve their health through science and nutrition
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Michael Netzel, Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa
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Doctor Philosophy
Investigating the Nutritional Needs of a Rehabilitation Population
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Adrienne Young, Dr Emmah Doig
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Doctor Philosophy
Following the Tracks: Bringing traditional knowledge and food science together to improve health outcomes in Central Australia
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Michael Netzel, Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa
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Doctor Philosophy
Women in shift work - nutrition and menopause
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Sjaan Gomersall
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Doctor Philosophy
Opening the Discussion on Harnessing Traditional Knowledge and Plants for Indigenous Health: Development of a Bush Food-based Carbonated Beverage
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Michael Netzel, Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa
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Doctor Philosophy
Food as medicine: A new era of healthcare for Australia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Lauren Ball
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Doctor Philosophy
Dietary patterns and molecular mechanisms associated with the pathogenicity of appendicitis in humans
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Daniel Hwang, Professor Eugeni Roura
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Doctor Philosophy
Examining Diet Quality for Australians with Major Depressive Disorder
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Breanna Lepre, Dr Aoife-Marie Foran, Professor Lauren Ball
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Doctor Philosophy
Exploring the knowledge, skills and attitudes of dietitians about providing nutrition care to older Australians in residential aged care and home care services
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Lauren Ball
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Doctor Philosophy
Dietary patterns and molecular mechanisms associated with the pathogenicity of appendicitis in humans
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Daniel Hwang, Professor Eugeni Roura
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Master Philosophy
Flexible work arrangements in dietetics on return from maternity leave
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Lauren Ball
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Doctor Philosophy
Exploring and understanding the nutritional quality and functional properties of wild harvested Australian grown elderberries (native elderberries)
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Heather Smyth, Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa, Dr Michael Netzel
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Master Philosophy
Flexible work arrangements in dietetics on return from maternity leave
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Lauren Ball
Completed supervision
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
KNOWLEDGE ATTITUDES AND PRACTICES TOWARDS THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET AND THEIR ASSOCIATION WITH ADHERENCE: A COLLABORATIVE STUDY BETWEEN AUSTRALIA AND SPAIN
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Jacki Walker, Professor Eugeni Roura
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
The Influence of Diet and Exercise on Prostate Cancer-Related Fatigue and Quality of Life
Principal Advisor
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Investigations into the bone health of men on the prostate cancer continuum: A focus on osteoporosis and health behaviours
Principal Advisor
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Are We Ready for the Future? An Exploration of Australian Dietitians' Competence, Preparedness, and Experiences Working in Aged Care
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Lauren Ball
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Australian indigenous edible halophytes - potential sources of functional ingredients
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa, Dr Michael Netzel
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
i-PATHWAY: a clinical prediction model to prevent childhood obesity
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Adjunct Professor Robyn Littlewood, Dr Jacki Walker
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2015
Doctor Philosophy
Australian Residential Aged Care Foodservices Menu design, quality and standards - a time for action
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Sandra Capra
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