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Dr Amy Mitchell
Dr

Amy Mitchell

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Overview

Background

Amy is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work and an Honorary Research Fellow in the Parenting and Family Support Centre at UQ. She is the recipient of consecutive Children's Hospital Foundation Early Career Fellowships (2018-2021, 2021-2022). Amy is a paediatric nurse and completed her PhD (Health) in 2011, for which she received the Executive Dean's Commendation for Higher Degree Research. Amy's research aims to improve heatlh and developmental outcomes for children and thier families. Areas of focus include the use of evidence-based parenting support to improve outcomes for children with chronic health and developmental conditions (e.g., asthma, eczema, type 1 diabetes, autism spectrum disorder), supporting families to develop healthy habits from early childhood (e.g., oral health, nutrition, screen use), and supporting parents in the transition to parenthood (e.g., perinatal mental health, breastfeeding).

Availability

Dr Amy Mitchell is:
Available for supervision

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science, The University of Queensland
  • Bachelor of Nursing, Queensland University of Technology
  • Postgraduate Diploma, Queensland University of Technology
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Queensland University of Technology

Research interests

  • Paediatric chronic disease management

  • Parenting of children with chronic health conditions

  • Impact of transition to parenthood and early parenting experiences on infant and child health and wellbeing

Works

Search Professor Amy Mitchell’s works on UQ eSpace

161 works between 2010 and 2025

1 - 20 of 161 works

2025

Journal Article

AutInsight: a pilot Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) of a consumer-informed parent support program for parents of autistic children

Lee, Jia Ying Sarah, Whittingham, Koa and Mitchell, Amy E. (2025). AutInsight: a pilot Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) of a consumer-informed parent support program for parents of autistic children. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders 160783. doi: 10.1007/s10803-025-06764-5

AutInsight: a pilot Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) of a consumer-informed parent support program for parents of autistic children

2024

Journal Article

Interventions to promote resilience and passion for work in health settings: a mixed-methods systematic review

Unjai, Supan, Forster, Elizabeth M., Mitchell, Amy E. and Creedy, Debra K. (2024). Interventions to promote resilience and passion for work in health settings: a mixed-methods systematic review. International Journal of Nursing Studies Advances, 7 100242, 1-20. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnsa.2024.100242

Interventions to promote resilience and passion for work in health settings: a mixed-methods systematic review

2024

Conference Publication

Randomised controlled trial of Healthy Living Triple P for families of children with eczema

Mitchell, A. E., Morawska, A., Casey, E., Forbes, E., Filus, A., Fraser, J., Rowell, D., Johnston, A. and Birch, S. (2024). Randomised controlled trial of Healthy Living Triple P for families of children with eczema. 2024 CHQ Nursing Research Symposium, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 26 November 2024.

Randomised controlled trial of Healthy Living Triple P for families of children with eczema

2024

Conference Publication

ENACT - sensitivity chains for babies with an increased chance of autism

McGlade, A., Whittingham, K., Barfoot, J., Boyd, R. and Mitchell, A. E. (2024). ENACT - sensitivity chains for babies with an increased chance of autism. 24th Australian Association for Human Development Conference, Brisbane, Australia, 21-22 November 2024.

ENACT - sensitivity chains for babies with an increased chance of autism

2024

Conference Publication

Young children’s screen use: parental concerns and predictors of intention to change

Mitchell, A. E. and Morawska, A. (2024). Young children’s screen use: parental concerns and predictors of intention to change. 24th Australian Association for Human Development Conference, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 21-22 November 2024.

Young children’s screen use: parental concerns and predictors of intention to change

2024

Conference Publication

Healthy Habits Triple P: Pilot of a novel online parenting intervention to support healthy screen use with young children

Mitchell, A. E., Morawska, A., Lee, J-Y. S., Tooth, L. and Donovan, C. (2024). Healthy Habits Triple P: Pilot of a novel online parenting intervention to support healthy screen use with young children. 24th Australian Association for Human Development Conference, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 21-22 November 2024.

Healthy Habits Triple P: Pilot of a novel online parenting intervention to support healthy screen use with young children

2024

Conference Publication

Understanding young children’s screen use: A theoretical model of factors influencing screen use

Morawska, A., Mitchell, A. E. and Tooth, L. (2024). Understanding young children’s screen use: A theoretical model of factors influencing screen use. 24th Australian Association for Human Development Conference, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 21-22 November 2024.

Understanding young children’s screen use: A theoretical model of factors influencing screen use

2024

Journal Article

Parental Acceptance and Understanding of Autistic Children (PAUACS) – an Instrument Development Study

Lee, Jia Ying Sarah, Whittingham, Koa and Mitchell, Amy E. (2024). Parental Acceptance and Understanding of Autistic Children (PAUACS) – an Instrument Development Study. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. doi: 10.1007/s10803-024-06630-w

Parental Acceptance and Understanding of Autistic Children (PAUACS) – an Instrument Development Study

2024

Conference Publication

PACT Online – next steps

Kirby, G., Whittingham, K., Bartfoot, J., Boyd, R. and Mitchell, A. E. (2024). PACT Online – next steps. 24th Australian Association for Human Development Conference, Brisbane, Australia, 21-22 November 2024.

PACT Online – next steps

2024

Journal Article

Parental insightfulness, parental sensitivity, parent and child mental health, and attachment in autistic children: a systematic review

Lee, Jia Ying Sarah, Whittingham, Koa and Mitchell, Amy E. (2024). Parental insightfulness, parental sensitivity, parent and child mental health, and attachment in autistic children: a systematic review. Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. doi: 10.1007/s40489-024-00482-x

Parental insightfulness, parental sensitivity, parent and child mental health, and attachment in autistic children: a systematic review

2024

Journal Article

Het bepalen van schermgebruik bij kinderen onder de vijf: aanbevelingen voor de ontwikkeling van opvoedingsinterventies

Morawska, Alina, Mitchell, Amy E. and Tooth, Leigh R. (2024). Het bepalen van schermgebruik bij kinderen onder de vijf: aanbevelingen voor de ontwikkeling van opvoedingsinterventies. Gezinstherapie Wereldwijd, 35 (4), 419-443. doi: 10.1007/s12440-024-00233-8

Het bepalen van schermgebruik bij kinderen onder de vijf: aanbevelingen voor de ontwikkeling van opvoedingsinterventies

2024

Journal Article

A systematic review of parents’ experiences during their child’s transition to school

Morawska, Alina, Mitchell, Amy E., Etel, Evren, Armstrong, Rebecca, McAuliffe, Tomomi, Ma, Tianyi, McBryde, Cathy and Johnston, Leanne M. (2024). A systematic review of parents’ experiences during their child’s transition to school. Early Childhood Education Journal, 1-12. doi: 10.1007/s10643-024-01780-z

A systematic review of parents’ experiences during their child’s transition to school

2024

Journal Article

Effects of commencing sapropterin therapy on quality of life for children with phenylketonuria and their families: a qualitative parent interview study

Mitchell, Amy E., Morawska, Alina, Etel, Evren, Adina, Japheth, Atthow, Catherine, Smith, Sally, Spicer, Janette, Bursle, Carolyn, Elliott, Aoife, O'Neill, Sara and Inwood, Anita (2024). Effects of commencing sapropterin therapy on quality of life for children with phenylketonuria and their families: a qualitative parent interview study. Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing, 41 (4), 22-31. doi: 10.37464/2024.414.1272

Effects of commencing sapropterin therapy on quality of life for children with phenylketonuria and their families: a qualitative parent interview study

2024

Conference Publication

Looking after ourselves while we look after children and families: Evaluating a wellbeing and resilience workshop for early childhood practitioners

Barfoot, J., Whittingham, K. and Mitchell, A. E. (2024). Looking after ourselves while we look after children and families: Evaluating a wellbeing and resilience workshop for early childhood practitioners. 12th Biennial Australian Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine Conference, Cairns, QLD, Australia, 30 July-4 August 2024.

Looking after ourselves while we look after children and families: Evaluating a wellbeing and resilience workshop for early childhood practitioners

2024

Conference Publication

RCT of ENACT – effects on maternal mental health and the parent-child relationship in families of infants at increased chance of autism

Kulasinghe, K., Whittingham, K. and Mitchell, A. E. (2024). RCT of ENACT – effects on maternal mental health and the parent-child relationship in families of infants at increased chance of autism. 12th Biennial Australian Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine Conference, Cairns, QLD, Australia, 30 July-4 August 2024.

RCT of ENACT – effects on maternal mental health and the parent-child relationship in families of infants at increased chance of autism

2024

Journal Article

Parent needs and preferences for support during their very prematurely born child’s transition to school

Morawska, Alina, Armstrong, Rebecca, McBryde, Cathy, Mitchell, Amy E., Etel, Evren, McAuliffe, Tomomi and Johnston, Leanne M. (2024). Parent needs and preferences for support during their very prematurely born child’s transition to school. International Journal of Early Years Education, 1-17. doi: 10.1080/09669760.2024.2367508

Parent needs and preferences for support during their very prematurely born child’s transition to school

2024

Journal Article

Children born very or extremely preterm transitioning to school: a cross-sectional study examining predictors of school readiness, school adjustment, and support needs

Mitchell, Amy E., Armstrong, Rebecca, McBryde, Cathy, Morawska, Alina, Etel, Evren, Hurrion, Elizabeth M., McAuliffe, Tomomi and Johnston, Leanne (2024). Children born very or extremely preterm transitioning to school: a cross-sectional study examining predictors of school readiness, school adjustment, and support needs. Early Child Development and Care, 194 (7-8), 835-851. doi: 10.1080/03004430.2024.2352722

Children born very or extremely preterm transitioning to school: a cross-sectional study examining predictors of school readiness, school adjustment, and support needs

2024

Conference Publication

Parental acceptance and understanding of autistic children (PAUACS) – in instrument development study

Lee, S., Whittingham, K. and Mitchell, A. E. (2024). Parental acceptance and understanding of autistic children (PAUACS) – in instrument development study. International Society for Autism Research Annual Meeting (INSAR) 2024, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 15-18 May 2024.

Parental acceptance and understanding of autistic children (PAUACS) – in instrument development study

2024

Journal Article

Brief parenting intervention (Triple P) for families of children with eczema: a randomized controlled trial

Mitchell, Amy E., Morawska, Alina, Casey, Emily, Forbes, Elana, Filus, Ania, Fraser, Jennifer, Rowell, David, Johnston, Aimee and Birch, Stephen (2024). Brief parenting intervention (Triple P) for families of children with eczema: a randomized controlled trial. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 49 (6), 429-441. doi: 10.1093/jpepsy/jsae023

Brief parenting intervention (Triple P) for families of children with eczema: a randomized controlled trial

2024

Journal Article

Moral distress among acute mental health nurses: A systematic review

Lamoureux, Sara, Mitchell, Amy E. and Forster, Elizabeth M. (2024). Moral distress among acute mental health nurses: A systematic review. Nursing Ethics, 31 (7), 1178-1195. doi: 10.1177/09697330241238337

Moral distress among acute mental health nurses: A systematic review

Funding

Current funding

  • 2023 - 2027
    E-PACT: Randomised Trial of Parenting Acceptance and Commitment therapy for Parents of children with neurodevelopmental disabilities
    NHMRC MRFF Clinician Researchers: Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Grant
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2020 - 2021
    Change in quality of life 6 months after the implementation of sapropterin therapy. A mixed methods study
    Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2022
    ENACT101: A pre-emptive intervention for infants at familial risk of Autism
    Research Donation Generic
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2019
    Does integrating a parenting support program into management of phenylketonuria (PKU) improve treatment outcomes? A multiple baseline study
    Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2021
    Does integrating a parenting support program into paediatric eczema care services improve treatment outcomes? A randomised controlled trial (Translator Grant)
    The Children's Hospital Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2021
    Does integrating a parenting support program into paediatric eczema care services improve treatment outcomes: a randomised controlled trial (Early Career Fellowship + Translator Grant)
    The Children's Hospital Foundation
    Open grant

Supervision

Availability

Dr Amy Mitchell is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Master Philosophy

    Enhancing paediatric nurse training practices in Australia for teaching Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) to children and their families; strategies to reduce peritonitis events

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Amanda Ullman

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Exploring wellbeing in young people treated for cancer

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Stefanie Plage, Dr Jemma Venables

  • Doctor Philosophy

    AutInsight: Development of a Consumer-Informed Parent Support Program for Parents of Autistic Children

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Koa Whittingham

  • Doctor Philosophy

    AutInsight: Development of a Consumer-Informed Parent Support Program for Parents of Autistic Children

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Koa Whittingham

Completed supervision

Media

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