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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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.
1997
Journal Article
Psychological distress among female sex workers
Boyle, F. M., Dunne, M. P., Najman, J. M., Western, J. S., Turrell, G., Wood, C. and Glennon, S. (1997). Psychological distress among female sex workers. Australian And New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 21 (6), 643-646. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-842X.1997.tb01770.x
1997
Book
The sex Industry: A survey of sex workers in Queensland, Australia
Boyle, Frances, Glennon, Shirley, Najman, Jake, Turrel, Gavin, Western, John S. and Wood, Carole (1997). The sex Industry: A survey of sex workers in Queensland, Australia. Aldershot, England: Ashgate.
1997
Book
Mothers Bereaved by Stillbirth, Neonatal Death or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome : Patterns of Distress and Recovery
Boyle, Frances M. (1997). Mothers Bereaved by Stillbirth, Neonatal Death or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome : Patterns of Distress and Recovery. London, United Kingdom: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9780429449109
1996
Journal Article
Estimating nonparticipation bias in a longitudinal study of bereavement
Boyle, Frances M., Najman, Jake M., Vance, John C. and Thearle, M. John (1996). Estimating nonparticipation bias in a longitudinal study of bereavement. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 20 (5), 483-487. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-842X.1996.tb01626.x
1996
Journal Article
The mental health impact of stillbirth, neonatal death or SIDS: prevalance and patterns of distress among mothers
Boyle, Frances M., Vance, John C., Najman, Jake M. and Thearle, M. John (1996). The mental health impact of stillbirth, neonatal death or SIDS: prevalance and patterns of distress among mothers. Social Science and Medicine, 43 (8), 1273-1282. doi: 10.1016/0277-9536(96)00039-1
1995
Journal Article
Gender differences in parental psychological distress following perinatal death or sudden infant death syndrome
Vance, J. C., Boyle, F. M., Najman, J. and Thearle, M. J. (1995). Gender differences in parental psychological distress following perinatal death or sudden infant death syndrome. British Journal of Psychiatry, 167 (6), 806-811. doi: 10.1192/bjp.167.6.806
1995
Journal Article
Psychological changes in parents eight months after the loss of an infant from stillbirth, neonatal death, or Sudden infant death syndrome - A longitudinal study
Vance, J. C., Najman, J. M., Thearle, M. J., Embleton, G., Foster, W. J. and Boyle, F. M. (1995). Psychological changes in parents eight months after the loss of an infant from stillbirth, neonatal death, or Sudden infant death syndrome - A longitudinal study. Pediatrics, 96 (5), 933-938. doi: 10.1542/peds.96.5.933
1995
Book Chapter
Long-term outcome of SIDS families: a longitudinal study including comparisons with other forms of infant loss
Vance, J. C., Najman, J. M., Thearle, M. .J, Embleton, G., Boyle, F. M. and Lutvey, C. (1995). Long-term outcome of SIDS families: a longitudinal study including comparisons with other forms of infant loss. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome: New Trends in the Nineties. (pp. 273-276) edited by Rognum. Oslo: Scandinavian University Press.
1994
Journal Article
Alcohol and Drug Usage in Parents Soon After Stillbirth, Neonatal Death or Sids
Vance, JC, Najman, JM, Boyle, FM, Embelton, G, Foster, WJ and Thearle, MJ (1994). Alcohol and Drug Usage in Parents Soon After Stillbirth, Neonatal Death or Sids. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 30 (3), 269-272. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1754.1994.tb00632.x
1993
Other Outputs
Mothers bereaved by sudden infant death syndrome, neonatal death or stillbirth : patterns of distress and predictors of recovery
Boyle, Frances M. (1993). Mothers bereaved by sudden infant death syndrome, neonatal death or stillbirth : patterns of distress and predictors of recovery. PhD Thesis, School of Medicine, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/3bf6889
1993
Journal Article
Parental Responses to Different Types of Infant Death
Vance J., Najman J., Embelton G., Foster W., Thearle J. and Boyle F. (1993). Parental Responses to Different Types of Infant Death. Bereavement Care, 12 (2), 18-21. doi: 10.1080/02682629308657308
1993
Journal Article
The impact of a child death on marital adjustment
Najman, JM, Vance, JC, Boyle, F, Embleton, G, Foster, B and Thearle, J (1993). The impact of a child death on marital adjustment. Social Science and Medicine, 37 (8), 1005-1010. doi: 10.1016/0277-9536(93)90435-7
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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