Dr Amy Mitchell
Dr

Amy Mitchell

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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

Biomedical and Clinical Sciences Health Sciences Health promotion Paediatrics Psychology

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

Search Professor Amy Mitchell’s works on UQ eSpace

85 works between 2010 and 2024
All (85) Journal Article (62) Book Chapter (2) Conference Publication (21)

1 - 20 of 85 works

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, 100242. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnsa.2024.100242

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

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), 1-17. 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

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. doi: 10.1177/09697330241238337

Moral distress among acute mental health nurses: A systematic review

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

Digital health interventions for postoperative recovery in children: a systematic review

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. doi: 10.1007/s10803-023-06188-z

“Their happiness, not neurotypical success”: autistic adults reflect on the parenting of autistic children

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

Supporting parents’ adjustment during the transition to parenthood

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

Predictors of compassion satisfaction among healthcare professionals working in intensive care units: A cross-sectional study

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.

Parental resources on children's screen use ignore a challenge many families face

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.

Predicting breastfeeding continuation to 6 and 12 months in an Australian context: a cross-sectional study

2023

Journal Article

Managing screen use in the under-fives: recommendations for parenting intervention development

Morawska, Alina, Mitchell, Amy E. and Tooth, Leigh R. (2023). Managing screen use in the under-fives: recommendations for parenting intervention development. Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review, 26 (4), 943-956. doi: 10.1007/s10567-023-00435-6

Managing screen use in the under-fives: recommendations for parenting intervention development

2023

Journal Article

Relationships between parenting and illness factors and child behaviour difficulties in children with asthma and/or eczema

Morawska, Alina, Etel, Evren and Mitchell, Amy E. (2023). Relationships between parenting and illness factors and child behaviour difficulties in children with asthma and/or eczema. Journal of Child Health Care, 13674935231155964. doi: 10.1177/13674935231155964

Relationships between parenting and illness factors and child behaviour difficulties in children with asthma and/or eczema

2023

Journal Article

Postnatal traumatic symptoms and shame: a cross-sectional study examining the role of birth, breastfeeding, psychological flexibility and self-compassion

Whittingham, Koa and Mitchell, Amy E. (2023). Postnatal traumatic symptoms and shame: a cross-sectional study examining the role of birth, breastfeeding, psychological flexibility and self-compassion. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 28, 248-255. doi: 10.1016/j.jcbs.2023.04.004

Postnatal traumatic symptoms and shame: a cross-sectional study examining the role of birth, breastfeeding, psychological flexibility and self-compassion

2023

Journal Article

Psychological interventions targeting mental health and the mother–child relationship in autism: systematic review and meta‐analysis

Kulasinghe, Kavindri, Whittingham, Koa, Mitchell, Amy E. and Boyd, Roslyn N. (2023). Psychological interventions targeting mental health and the mother–child relationship in autism: systematic review and meta‐analysis. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, 65 (3), 329-345. doi: 10.1111/dmcn.15432

Psychological interventions targeting mental health and the mother–child relationship in autism: systematic review and meta‐analysis

2022

Journal Article

Emotional availability in the mother-child relationship for families of young children with autism spectrum disorder in Australia: a cross-sectional survey

Kulasinghe, Kavindri, Whittingham, Koa and Mitchell, Amy E. (2022). Emotional availability in the mother-child relationship for families of young children with autism spectrum disorder in Australia: a cross-sectional survey. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 131 104365, 1-15. doi: 10.1016/j.ridd.2022.104365

Emotional availability in the mother-child relationship for families of young children with autism spectrum disorder in Australia: a cross-sectional survey

2022

Journal Article

Depression and anxiety in second and third trimesters among pregnant women in Kenya: a hospital-based prevalence study

Adina, Japheth, Morawska, Alina, Mitchell, Amy E., Haslam, Divna and Ayuku, David (2022). Depression and anxiety in second and third trimesters among pregnant women in Kenya: a hospital-based prevalence study. Journal of Affective Disorders Reports, 10 100447, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jadr.2022.100447

Depression and anxiety in second and third trimesters among pregnant women in Kenya: a hospital-based prevalence study

2022

Journal Article

Parent‐reported barriers to establishing a healthy diet with young children in Australia

Arthur, Sally, Mitchell, Amy E. and Morawska, Alina (2022). 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

Parent‐reported barriers to establishing a healthy diet with young children in Australia

2022

Journal Article

Childhood experiences of being parented, adult attachment, psychological inflexibility, social engagement, and mental health of autistic adults

Lee, Jia Ying Sarah, Whittingham, Koa and Mitchell, Amy E. (2022). Childhood experiences of being parented, adult attachment, psychological inflexibility, social engagement, and mental health of autistic adults. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 130 104343, 1-17. doi: 10.1016/j.ridd.2022.104343

Childhood experiences of being parented, adult attachment, psychological inflexibility, social engagement, and mental health of autistic adults

2022

Conference Publication

From perinatal care to school involvement: supporting parents and their children’s development through parenting interventions [Symposium]

Adina, Japheth, Morawska, Alina, Mitchell, Amy E. and Ma, Tianyi (2022). From perinatal care to school involvement: supporting parents and their children’s development through parenting interventions [Symposium]. Australian Association for Cognitive and Behaviour Therapy (AACBT) 42nd NationalConference, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 13-14 October 2022.

From perinatal care to school involvement: supporting parents and their children’s development through parenting interventions [Symposium]

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

Availability

Dr Amy Mitchell is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Head start - Autism from the inside out

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Koa Whittingham

Completed supervision

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