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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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
Conference Publication
“Their happiness, not neurotypical success”: Autistic adults reflect on their experiences of being parented in childhood
Lee, S., Whittingham, K. and Mitchell, A. E. (2023). “Their happiness, not neurotypical success”: Autistic adults reflect on their experiences of being parented in childhood. Australasian Society for Autism Research Conference, Christchurch, New Zealand, 6-7 December 2023.
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
Burnout, flexibility and resilience: taking care of ourselves so we can take care of children and families
Whittingham, K., Mitchell, A. E., Barfoot, J., Mak, C. and Boyd, R. (2023). Burnout, flexibility and resilience: taking care of ourselves so we can take care of children and families. Reimagine 2023, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 20-22 November 2023.
2023
Conference Publication
Looking after ourselves while we look after children and families: evaluating a wellbeing and resilience workshop for health practitioners working with children
Halog, B., Barfoot, J., Whittingham, K. and Mitchell, A. E. (2023). Looking after ourselves while we look after children and families: evaluating a wellbeing and resilience workshop for health practitioners working with children. Reimagine 2023, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 20-22 November 2023.
2023
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. (2023). Healthy Habits Triple P: Pilot of a novel online parenting intervention to support healthy screen use with young children. 43rd Australian Association for Cognitive and Behavioural Therapy National Conference, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 19-20 October 2023.
2023
Conference Publication
Understanding young children’s screen use: A theoretical model of factors influencing screen use
Morawska, A., Mitchell, A. E. and Tooth, L. (2023). Understanding young children’s screen use: A theoretical model of factors influencing screen use. 43rd Australian Association for Cognitive and Behavioural Therapy National Conference, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 19-20 October 2023.
2023
Conference Publication
Young children’s screen use: parental concerns and predictors of intention to change
Mitchell, A. E. and Morawska, A. (2023). Young children’s screen use: parental concerns and predictors of intention to change. 43rd Australian Association for Cognitive and Behavioural Therapy National Conference, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 19-20 October 2023.
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
Conference Publication
Professional quality of life and psychological well-being for intensive care health professionals: Compassion satisfaction, resilience, and passion for work
Unjai, S., Forster, E., Mitchell, A. E. and Creedy, D. (2023). Professional quality of life and psychological well-being for intensive care health professionals: Compassion satisfaction, resilience, and passion for work. International Positive Psychology Association 8th World Congress, Vancouver, BC, Canada, 20-23 July 2023.
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
MotherCare: A micro-trial approach to developing brief online support for mothers of infants grounded in compassion-focussed therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy
Mitchell, A.E., Whittingham, K., Lennard, G. and Brophy, L. (2023). MotherCare: A micro-trial approach to developing brief online support for mothers of infants grounded in compassion-focussed therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy. International Congress on Evidence-Based parenting Support, Online, 6-8 June 2023.
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.
2023
Conference Publication
“Their happiness, not neurotypical success”: Autistic adults reflect on their experiences of being parented in childhood
Lee, J-Y., Whittingham, K. and Mitchell, A.E. (2023). “Their happiness, not neurotypical success”: Autistic adults reflect on their experiences of being parented in childhood. International Congress on Evidence-Based parenting Support, Online, 6-8 June 2023.
2023
Conference Publication
Screen use habits in early childhood: The parenting context and recommendations for parenting intervention development
Morawska, A., Tooth, L., Russell, D., Mitchell, A.E. and Huber, B. (2023). Screen use habits in early childhood: The parenting context and recommendations for parenting intervention development. International Congress on Evidence-Based parenting Support, Online, 6-8 June 2023.
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
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
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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