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
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
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
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
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
2024
Journal Article
Digital health interventions for postoperative recovery in children: a systematic review
Plummer, Karin, Adina, Japheth, Mitchell, Amy E., Lee-Archer, Paul, Clark, Justin, Keyser, Janelle, Kotzur, Catherine, Qayum, Abdul and Griffin, Bronwyn (2024). Digital health interventions for postoperative recovery in children: a systematic review. British Journal of Anaesthesia, 132 (5), 886-898. doi: 10.1016/j.bja.2024.01.014
2024
Conference Publication
Burnout, flexibility and resilience: taking care of ourselves so we can take care of children and families
Whittingham, Koa, Mitchell, Amy, Barfoot, Jacqui and Kirby, Grace (2024). Burnout, flexibility and resilience: taking care of ourselves so we can take care of children and families. 12th Australasian Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine Biennial Conference, Cairns, QLD, Australia, 30 July 2024.
2023
Journal Article
“Their happiness, not neurotypical success”: autistic adults reflect on the parenting of autistic children
Lee, Jia Ying Sarah, Whittingham, Koa, Olson, Rebecca and Mitchell, Amy E. (2023). “Their happiness, not neurotypical success”: autistic adults reflect on the parenting of autistic children. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 55 (1), 339-352. doi: 10.1007/s10803-023-06188-z
2023
Journal Article
Predictors of compassion satisfaction among healthcare professionals working in intensive care units: A cross-sectional study
Unjai, Supan, Forster, Elizabeth M., Mitchell, Amy E. and Creedy, Debra K. (2023). Predictors of compassion satisfaction among healthcare professionals working in intensive care units: A cross-sectional study. Intensive and Critical Care Nursing, 79 103509, 1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.iccn.2023.103509
2023
Journal Article
Supporting parents’ adjustment during the transition to parenthood
Morawska, Alina, Mitchell, Amy E. and Jackson, Caitlin (2023). Supporting parents’ adjustment during the transition to parenthood. Australian Journal of Child and Family Health Nursing, 20 (2). doi: 10.33235/ajcfhn.20.2.6-9
2023
Conference Publication
Parental resources on children's screen use ignore a challenge many families face
Tooth, Leigh, Moss, Katrina, Hockey, Richard, Morawska, Alina, Mitchell, Amy and Mishra, Gita (2023). Parental resources on children's screen use ignore a challenge many families face. Australian Public Health Conference 2023, Hobart, TAS Australia, 26-28 September 2023.
2023
Journal Article
Predicting breastfeeding continuation to 6 and 12 months in an Australian context: a cross-sectional study
Mitchell, Amy E. and Whittingham, Koa (2023). Predicting breastfeeding continuation to 6 and 12 months in an Australian context: a cross-sectional study. Breastfeeding Review, 31 (2), 25-36.
2023
Journal Article
Parent‐reported barriers to establishing a healthy diet with young children in Australia
Arthur, Sally, Mitchell, Amy E. and Morawska, Alina (2023). Parent‐reported barriers to establishing a healthy diet with young children in Australia. Child: Care, Health and Development, 49 (4), 669-678. doi: 10.1111/cch.13081
2023
Conference Publication
Enhancing parenting skills for low-income women at risk of perinatal depression: RCT of Triple P for Baby
Adina, J., Morawska, A., Mitchell, A. E., Haslam, D. and Ayuku, D. (2023). Enhancing parenting skills for low-income women at risk of perinatal depression: RCT of Triple P for Baby. International Congress on Evidence-based Parenting Support, Australia, 6-8 June 2023.
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
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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