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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2003
Journal Article
Self-help organisations: A qualitative study of successful collaboration with general practice
Boyle, Frances M., Posner, T. Natasha, Del Mar, Christopher B., McLean, Jill and Bush, Robert A. (2003). Self-help organisations: A qualitative study of successful collaboration with general practice. Australian Journal of Primary Health, 9 (2-3), 75-79. doi: 10.1071/PY03027
2003
Journal Article
The role of self-help groups in chronic illness management: A qualitative study
Coppa, K. and Boyle, F. M. (2003). The role of self-help groups in chronic illness management: A qualitative study. Australian Journal of Primary Health, 9 (2-3), 68-74.
2003
Book Chapter
Future directions for information dissemination: Population health and the primary health care workforce
Boyle, Fran and Donald, Maria Alice (2003). Future directions for information dissemination: Population health and the primary health care workforce. Thinking populations: Population health and the primary health care workforce. (pp. 1-103) edited by The project was a collaborative venture between four universities: Flinders University (lead institution), La Trobe University, The University of New South Wales and the University of Queensland. Canberra, A.C.T., Australia: Australian Institute for Primary Care.
2002
Journal Article
Health and demographic characteristics of respondents in an Australian national sexuality survey: comparison with population norms
Purdie, D. M., Dunne, M. P., Boyle, F. M., Cook, M. D. and Najman, J. M.. (2002). Health and demographic characteristics of respondents in an Australian national sexuality survey: comparison with population norms. Journal of Epidemiology And Community Health, 56 (10), 748-753. doi: 10.1136/jech.56.10.748
2002
Journal Article
The building partnerships program: an approach to community-based learning for medical students in Australia
Boyle, Frances M., Posner, T. Natasha, Mutch, Allyson J., Farley, Rebecca M., Dean, Julie H. and Nilsson, Anne-Louise (2002). The building partnerships program: an approach to community-based learning for medical students in Australia. Medical Education Online, 7 (12). doi: 10.3402/meo.v7i.4546
2002
Journal Article
Does research into sensitive areas do harm? Experiences of research participation after a child's diagnosis with Ewing's sarcoma
Scott, DA, Valery, PC, Boyle, FM and Bain, CJ (2002). Does research into sensitive areas do harm? Experiences of research participation after a child's diagnosis with Ewing's sarcoma. Medical Journal of Australia, 177 (9), 507-510. doi: 10.5694/j.1326-5377.2002.tb04921.x
2002
Journal Article
The Building Partnerships Program: An Approach to Community-based Learning for Medical Students in Australia
Boyle, Frances M., Posner, T. Natasha, Mutch, Allyson J., Farley, Rebecca M., Dean, Julie H. and Nilsson, Anne-Louise (2002). The Building Partnerships Program: An Approach to Community-based Learning for Medical Students in Australia. Medical Education Online, 7 (12), 1-6.
2002
Journal Article
Couple distress after sudden infant or perinatal death: A 30-month follow up
Vance, J. C., Boyle, F. M., Najman, J. M. and Thearle, M. J. (2002). Couple distress after sudden infant or perinatal death: A 30-month follow up. Journal of Paediatrics And Child Health, 38 (4), 368-372. doi: 10.1046/j.1440-1754.2002.00008.x
2001
Conference Publication
Use of a miscarriage support package in general practice
Boyle, F. M. (2001). Use of a miscarriage support package in general practice. General Practice and Primary Health Care Conference, Adelaide, 31 May - 1 June 2001. Adelaide: NIS.
2000
Book Chapter
General practice care after miscarriage: consumer and provider views (GPEP: Project #541)
Boyle, F. M. and Chapman, R. (2000). General practice care after miscarriage: consumer and provider views (GPEP: Project #541). An Anthology of Literature Reviews by GPEP Researchers. (pp. 103-105) edited by Anne Magarey, Wendy Rogers and Bronwyn Veale. Adelaide: National Information Service.
2000
Conference Publication
Forming partnership for EPC: The example of self-help organisations
Boyle, F. M. (2000). Forming partnership for EPC: The example of self-help organisations. Enhanced Primary Care Mini Conference, Canberra, 14-15 June 2000. Canberra: ADGP.
2000
Conference Publication
Effective collaboration between general practice and self-help organisations
Boyle, F. M., Posner, T. R., Bush, R. A., Del Mar, C. B., McLean, J., Smyllie, S. and Chapman, R. (2000). Effective collaboration between general practice and self-help organisations. The General Practice Evaluation Program Conference, Hobart, 4th - 5th May 2000. Canberra: National Information Service.
2000
Journal Article
General practice care following miscarriage
Boyle, F. M., Chapman, R. and Hancox, J. (2000). General practice care following miscarriage. Australian Family Physician, 29 (3), 197-197.
2000
Conference Publication
Building partnerships program: A collaborative approach to learning in the community
Boyle, F. M., Posner, T. R., Nilsson, A., Mutch, A. J. and Farley, R. M. (2000). Building partnerships program: A collaborative approach to learning in the community. Teamwork for Best Practice: 2000 and Beyond, Fremantle, Esplanade Hotel, 2-5 July, 2000. Fremantle: ANZAME.
1999
Conference Publication
It's all a bit vague! : Evaluation Challenges presented by Community Projects.
Posner, N. T. R., Boyle, F. M. and Nilsson, A. (1999). It's all a bit vague! : Evaluation Challenges presented by Community Projects.. 1999 Annual Conference: Challenges, Choices, Chances, Parkroyal Hotel, Brisbane, 2 - 5 July 1999. Brisbane: Aust. & NZ Assoc for Medical Education.
1999
Conference Publication
Effective collaboration between general practice and self-help organisations
Boyle, F. M., Posner, N. T. R., Bush, R. A., Del Mar, C. B., McLean, J., Smyllie, J. and Chapman, R. (1999). Effective collaboration between general practice and self-help organisations. General Practice Evaluation Program Conference, Brisbane, Sheraton Hotel, 6-7 May 1999. Bedford Park SA: Flinders Univ..
1999
Conference Publication
Enhancing general practice care for women following miscarriage
Boyle, F. M., Chapman, R. and Hancox, J. L. (1999). Enhancing general practice care for women following miscarriage. General Practice Evaluation Program Conference, Brisbane, Sheraton Hotel, 6-7 May 1999. Adelaide: Flinders Univ..
1999
Conference Publication
Implementation and evaluation of a health partner scheme in general practice
Bush, R. A., Boyle, F. M., Del Mar, C. B., Hunter, E. G., Aloizos, J. and Price, J. (1999). Implementation and evaluation of a health partner scheme in general practice. General Practice Evaluation Program Conference, Brisbane, Sheraton Hotel, 6 - 7 May 1999. Adelaide: Flinders Univ..
1999
Conference Publication
Negotiating Community-based learning for medical students: The Community Liaison Project
Boyle, F. M., Posner, N. T. R., Mutch, A. and Nilsson, A. (1999). Negotiating Community-based learning for medical students: The Community Liaison Project. Changes in the Education of Health Professionals, Brisbane, Parkroyal Hotel, 2-5 July 1999. Brisbane: Aust & NZ Assoc for Medical Education.
1998
Journal Article
Handbook of stress, medicine, and health
Boyle, FM (1998). Handbook of stress, medicine, and health. Social Science & Medicine, 46 (10), 1400-1400.
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.
Supervision history
Current supervision
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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
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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
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: Associate Professor Kristen Gibbons, Professor Sailesh Kumar, 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
- pregnancy loss
- Public health
- Reproductive loss - health
- stillbirth
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