Overview
Background
Assoc Prof Fran Boyle is a social scientist and health services researcher at the Institute for Social Sciences Research. Fran's background is in psychology and public health and her research focuses on people’s lived experiences of health, health services and the health system. Fran's research expertise is in the application of social sciences methods (including the integration quantitative and qualitative approaches) and health systems thinking to guide policy and practice.
Fran is a Principal Investigator with the Australian Centre of Research Excellence in Stillbirth where she co-leads the Care after Stillbirth program. Her research addresses the psychosocial impacts of perinatal loss and is committed to improving outcomes for women and families through the implementation and evaluation of best practice parent-centred perinatal bereavement care in hospital and community settings.
Availability
- Associate Professor Fran Boyle is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours) of Arts, The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Works
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2009
Journal Article
Consumer health organisations for people with diabetes and arthritis: Who contacts them and why?
Boyle, FM, Mutch, AJ, Dean, JH, Dick, ML and Del Mar, CB (2009). Consumer health organisations for people with diabetes and arthritis: Who contacts them and why?. HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE IN THE COMMUNITY, 17 (6), 628-635. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2524.2009.00864.x
2009
Conference Publication
Development and assessment of print-based information to encourage use of consumer health organisations
Boyle, Fran, Mutch, Allyson, Dean, Julie, Dick, Marie-Louise and Del Mar, Chris (2009). Development and assessment of print-based information to encourage use of consumer health organisations. General Practice and Primary Health Care Research Conference, Melbourne, Victoria, 15-17 July 2009. Online: Primary Health Care Research & Information Service (PHC RIS).
2009
Other Outputs
The Contribution of Consumer Health Organisations to Chronic Disease Self Management in the Context of Primary Care
Boyle, Fran, Mutch, Allyson, Dean, Julie, Dick, Marie-Louise and Del Mar, Chris (2009). The Contribution of Consumer Health Organisations to Chronic Disease Self Management in the Context of Primary Care. Canberra ACT: Australian Primary Health Care Research Institute.
2008
Conference Publication
Consumer health organisations: An under-utilised resource for people with chronic illness
Boyle, F., Dean, J., Mutch, A., Dick.M-L and Del Mar, C. (2008). Consumer health organisations: An under-utilised resource for people with chronic illness. Population Health Congress: A Global World - Practical Action for Health and Well-being, Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Queensland, 6-9 July 2008.
2008
Conference Publication
Embedding consumer health organisations into the primary care system: The benefits for chronic disease management
Mutch, Allyson, Boyle, Fran, Dean, Julie, Dick, Marie-Louise and Del Mar, Chris (2008). Embedding consumer health organisations into the primary care system: The benefits for chronic disease management. 2008 General Practice & Primary Health Care Research Conference, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, 4 - 6 June 2008. Primary Health Care Research and Information Service.
2008
Conference Publication
A randomised controlled trial of two interventions to improve the healthcare of people with ID living in the community
Taylor, Miriam, Lennox, Nicholas G., Bain, Christopher J., Rey-Conde, Therese Frances, Boyle, Frances M., Purdie, David M. and Ware, Robert S. (2008). A randomised controlled trial of two interventions to improve the healthcare of people with ID living in the community. 13th World Congress of the Interntaional Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual Disabilities, Cape Town, South Africa, 25-30 August, 2008. Oxford, United Kingdom: Blackwell Scientific. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2788.2008.01091.x
2008
Conference Publication
Participation in Health-Based Nonprofit Organisations: Engaging Consumers for Better Health Outcomes
Mutch, A., Boyle, F. and Dean, J. (2008). Participation in Health-Based Nonprofit Organisations: Engaging Consumers for Better Health Outcomes. 8th International Conference of the International Society for Third Sector Research (ISTR), Barcelona, Spain, 9-12 July 2008. Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A: International Society for Third Sector Research.
2007
Journal Article
Mental health promotion and non-profit health organisations
Boyle, F. M., Donald, M., Dean, J. H., Conrad, S. and Mutch, A. J. (2007). Mental health promotion and non-profit health organisations. Health and Social Care in the Community, 15 (6), 553-560. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2524.2007.00712.x
2007
Conference Publication
Does contact with community-based health organisations increase engagement in health care for people with chronic illness?
Dean, J., Boyle, F., Mutch, A., Dick, M-L. and Del Mar, C. (2007). Does contact with community-based health organisations increase engagement in health care for people with chronic illness?. 42nd Australian Psychological Society Annual Conference, Brisbane, 25-29 September, 2007. Melbourne: Australian Psychological Society.
2007
Conference Publication
Community-based health organisations: their contribution to chronic illness care
Boyle, Fran, Mutch, Allyson, Dean, Julie, Dick, Marie-Louise and Del Mar, Chris (2007). Community-based health organisations: their contribution to chronic illness care. General Practice and Primary Health Care Research Conference, Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour, 23-25 May, 2007. Adelaide, SA: Primary Health Care Research & Information Service.
2007
Journal Article
Childhood Sexual Abuse and Adult Sexual Dysfunction: Response to Commentary by Rind and Tromovitch (2007)
Najman, Jake M., Dunne, Michael P. and Boyle, Frances M. (2007). Childhood Sexual Abuse and Adult Sexual Dysfunction: Response to Commentary by Rind and Tromovitch (2007). Archives of Sexual Behavior, 36 (1), 107-109. doi: 10.1007/s10508-006-9073-z
2007
Conference Publication
Is patient activation to self-manage chronic illness increased by contact with community based health organisations?
Dean, Julie, Mutch, Allyson, Boyle, Fran, Dick, Marie-Louise and Del Mar, Chris (2007). Is patient activation to self-manage chronic illness increased by contact with community based health organisations?. General Practice and Primary Health Care Research Conference, Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour, 23-25 May, 2007. Adelaide, SA: Primary Health Care Research & Information Service.
2007
Journal Article
Sexual Abuse in Childhood and Physical and Mental Health in Adulthood: An Australian Population Study
Najman, Jake M., Nguyen, My Linh T. and Boyle, Frances M. (2007). Sexual Abuse in Childhood and Physical and Mental Health in Adulthood: An Australian Population Study. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 36 (5), 666-675. doi: 10.1007/s10508-007-9180-5
2006
Conference Publication
Community capacity building: an overview of the Community Capacity Index and its uses
Boyle, F. and Mutch, A. (2006). Community capacity building: an overview of the Community Capacity Index and its uses. 10th Annual Chronic Diseases Network conference: Health is everyone’s business…everybody’s choice?, Darwin, N.T., 21-22 September, 2006.
2006
Conference Publication
Chronic Illness Care in the Community - Exploring the Contributions of Community Based Health Organisations
Boyle, F., Dean, J., Del Mar, C., Dick, M-L. and Mutch, A. J. (2006). Chronic Illness Care in the Community - Exploring the Contributions of Community Based Health Organisations. General Practice and Primary Health Care conference, Perth, WA, 5-7 July 2006.
2006
Journal Article
Sexual Partner Preferences: Evolutionary Imperative, Emotional Attachment or Hedonism?
Najman, Jake M., Dunne, Michael P., Purdie, David M., Boyle, Frances M. and Coxeter, Peter D. (2006). Sexual Partner Preferences: Evolutionary Imperative, Emotional Attachment or Hedonism?. Marriage and Family Review, 40 (1), 5-23. doi: 10.1300/J002v40n01_02
2006
Journal Article
Prevalence and risk factors for lifetime exposure to Pap smear abnormalities in the Australian community
Posner, T. Natasha, Boyle, Frances M., Purdie, David M., Dunne, Michael P. and Najman, Jake M. (2006). Prevalence and risk factors for lifetime exposure to Pap smear abnormalities in the Australian community. Sexual Health, 3 (4), 275-279. doi: 10.1071/SH05044
2006
Conference Publication
What do community based health organisations really do, and what is their future in the primary health care system?
Conrad, Sue, Boyle, Fran, Mutch, Allyson, Dick, Marie-Louise, Dean, Julie and Del Mar, Chris (2006). What do community based health organisations really do, and what is their future in the primary health care system?. RACGP 49th Annual Scientific Convention: Be the Future, Brisbane, Australia, 5-8 October 2006.
2006
Journal Article
Sexual partner preferences: evolutionary imperative, emotional attachment or hedonism?
Najman, J. M., Dunne, P., Purdie, D. M., Boyle, F. M. and Coxeter, P. D. (2006). Sexual partner preferences: evolutionary imperative, emotional attachment or hedonism?. Marriage and Family Review, 401 (1), 5-23.
2006
Conference Publication
Health-Based Nonprofit Organisations – Exploring the Characteristics of Service Users
Mutch, Allyson, Dean, Julie and Boyle, Fran (2006). Health-Based Nonprofit Organisations – Exploring the Characteristics of Service Users. Australia and New Zealand Third Sector Research Eighth Biennial Conference: Navigating New Waters, Adelaide, Australia, 26-28 November 2006. ANZTSR.
Funding
Current funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
- Associate Professor Fran Boyle is:
- Available for supervision
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Available projects
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Bereavement pathways following the death of a baby: A 30 year follow up of parent outcomes
This project offers a rare opportunity to follow-up a cohort of families who joined a longitudinal study following the death of a baby 30 years ago.
The goal of the research is to understand the long-term consequences of a baby’s death for parents and families and to explore pathways to resilient or adverse psychosocial outcomes.
This will be achieved by investigating parents’ experiences and outcomes following a baby’s death over a 30-year time span.
Understanding and experience in at least one of the following areas is essential: longitudinal research; perinatal mental health; bereavement care; mixed methods research.
Please email me if you would like further details.
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Improving care following stillbirth and other forms of pregnancy loss
We are currently conducting online surveys in a number of countries to investigate the views of parents and health professionals in relation to stillbirth. The information being collected aims to identify strategies to improve care following stillbirth at health services and wider community levels. Both quantitative and qualitative data are being collected.
Other topics also exist in this area. Interested students are invited to make contact to explore possibilities.
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Bereavement pathways following the death of a baby: A 30 year follow up of parent outcomes
This project offers a rare opportunity to follow-up a cohort of families who joined a longitudinal study following the death of a baby 30 years ago.
The goal of the research is to understand the long-term consequences of a baby’s death for parents and families and to explore pathways to resilient or adverse psychosocial outcomes.
This will be achieved by investigating parents’ experiences and outcomes following a baby’s death over a 30-year time span.
Understanding and experience in at least one of the following areas is essential: longitudinal research; perinatal mental health; bereavement care; mixed methods research.
Please email me if you would like further details.
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Improving care following stillbirth and other forms of pregnancy loss
We are currently conducting online surveys in a number of countries to investigate the views of parents and health professionals in relation to stillbirth. The information being collected aims to identify strategies to improve care following stillbirth at health services and wider community levels. Both quantitative and qualitative data are being collected.
Other topics also exist in this area. Interested students are invited to make contact to explore possibilities.
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Improving the approach to stillbirth investigations in Australia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Honorary Professor Vicki Flenady, Dr Jessica Sexton
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Doctor Philosophy
Improving the standards of Autopsy and placental pathology in stillbirth investigations in Australia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Honorary Professor Vicki Flenady, Dr Jessica Sexton
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Doctor Philosophy
Evaluation of Maternal and Perinatal Death surveillance and Response in Ethiopia: Opportunities and challenges of MPDSR implementation progress
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Christine Andrews, Honorary Professor Vicki Flenady
Completed supervision
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2011
Doctor Philosophy
'10 Small Steps': A randomised controlled trial to improve health behaviours using computer-tailored advice in a general practice setting
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr David King
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2005
Doctor Philosophy
A MULTIFACETED APPROACH TO ASSAULTIVE INCIDENTS IN A PSYCHIATRIC SETTING
Principal Advisor
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2004
Doctor Philosophy
The mothers' health study: A randomised controlled trial of a social support intervention on the health of mothers in the year after birth
Principal Advisor
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Decreased fetal movement and mobile application interventions during pregnancy
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Kristen Gibbons, Honorary Professor Vicki Flenady
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Preventing stillbirths: Better data to inform interventions in Australia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Honorary Professor Vicki Flenady
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2007
Doctor Philosophy
A RANDOMISED CLUSTER STUDY OF AN INTERVENTION AIMED AT IMPROVING THE HEALTH OUTCOMES OF ADULTS WITH AN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
Associate Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Is Australian primary care practice equipped to provide multimorbidity care?
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Allyson Mutch
Media
Enquiries
Contact Associate Professor Fran Boyle directly for media enquiries about:
- Infertility and health
- miscarriage
- pregnancy loss
- Public health
- Reproductive loss - health
- stillbirth
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