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
Fields of research
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
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Paediatric chronic disease management
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Parenting of children with chronic health conditions
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Impact of transition to parenthood and early parenting experiences on infant and child health and wellbeing
Works
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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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
Funding
Current funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Amy Mitchell is:
- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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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
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Doctor Philosophy
Exploring wellbeing in young people treated for cancer
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Stefanie Plage, Dr Jemma Venables
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Doctor Philosophy
AutInsight: Development of a Consumer-Informed Parent Support Program for Parents of Autistic Children
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Koa Whittingham
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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
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
ENACT (Environmental enrichment for infants, parenting with ACT): An Intervention for infants with an increased chance of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Koa Whittingham
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Efficacy of parenting interventions for maternal perinatal depression and infant developmental outcomes
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Divna Haslam, Professor Alina Morawska
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Parenting Interventions for Parents of Young Children with Type 1 Diabetes
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Alina Morawska
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