Overview
Background
Amy is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work and affiliate of 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 productive program of interdisciplinary research draws on health and behavioural science methodologies to understand the role of parents and parenting in child health and development, identify targets for intervention, and develop and test evidence-based parenting support interventions to improve children’s health and developmental outcomes. Current areas of focus include the use of evidence-based parenting support to improve outcomes for children with chronic health conditions (e.g., asthma, eczema, type 1 diabetes, PKU) and neurodevelopmental differences (e.g., autism), 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). Amy is also the Program Lead for the Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry) and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA).
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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2020
Conference Publication
A brief parenting intervention for families of children with PKU: Intervention selection, engagement and outcomes.
Kirby, G., Mitchell, A. and Morawska, A. (2020). A brief parenting intervention for families of children with PKU: Intervention selection, engagement and outcomes.. Helping Families Change Conference, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 5 -7 February 2020.
2020
Conference Publication
Targeting parental attitudes and perceived control over young children’s screen use: Implications for engagement into parenting interventions
Mitchell, A., MacLaverty, K., Baker, S. and Morawska, A. (2020). Targeting parental attitudes and perceived control over young children’s screen use: Implications for engagement into parenting interventions. Helping Families Change Conference, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 5-7 February 2020.
2020
Conference Publication
Quality of life of parents of children with phenylketonuria (PKU): Relationships with child behaviour and parenting indicators
Etel, E., Morawska, A., Mitchell, A., Kirby, G., Inwood, A. and Coman, D. (2020). Quality of life of parents of children with phenylketonuria (PKU): Relationships with child behaviour and parenting indicators. Helping Families Change Conference, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 5 -7 February 2020.
2020
Conference Publication
Investigating Australian children’s adherence to recommended child health practices and associated parental concern
Baker, S., Morawska, A. and Mitchell, A. (2020). Investigating Australian children’s adherence to recommended child health practices and associated parental concern. Helping Families Change Conference, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 5-7 February 2020.
2020
Conference Publication
Psychological interventions for mothers of young children with autism spectrum disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Kulasinghe, K., Whittingham, K., Mitchell, A.E. and Boyd, R.N. (2020). Psychological interventions for mothers of young children with autism spectrum disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis. 20th Helping Families Change Conference, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 5-7 February 2020.
2020
Conference Publication
Randomised controlled trial of Positive Parenting for Healthy Living (Triple P) for parents of children with eczema
Mitchell, A., Morawska, A., Casey, E., Fraser, J. and Filus, A. (2020). Randomised controlled trial of Positive Parenting for Healthy Living (Triple P) for parents of children with eczema. Helping Families Change Conference, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 5-7 February 2020.
2020
Journal Article
Paediatric nursing research in Australia: a descriptive survey
Ullman, Amanda J., Xu, Hui, Mitchell, Amy, Doyle, Rebecca, Kleidon, Tricia, Rickard, Claire, Cooke, Marie, Harley, Amanda, Kain, Victoria, Forster, Elizabeth and Petsky, Helen (2020). Paediatric nursing research in Australia: a descriptive survey. Collegian, 27 (1), 49-56. doi: 10.1016/j.colegn.2019.05.005
2020
Conference Publication
A brief parenting intervention for families of children with PKU: intervention selection, engagement and outcomes
Kirby, Grace, Mitchell, Amy, Morawska, Alina, Inwood, Anita and Coman, David (2020). A brief parenting intervention for families of children with PKU: intervention selection, engagement and outcomes. Helping Families Change Conference, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 5-7 February 2020.
2019
Journal Article
Psychosocial functioning in children with phenylketonuria: relationships between quality of life and parenting indicators
Morawska, Alina, Mitchell, Amy E., Etel, Evren, Kirby, Grace, McGill, James, Coman, David and Inwood, Anita (2019). Psychosocial functioning in children with phenylketonuria: relationships between quality of life and parenting indicators. Child: Care, Health and Development, 46 (1) cch.12727, 56-65. doi: 10.1111/cch.12727
2019
Conference Publication
Positive parenting for Healthy Living (Triple P): Outcomes of randomised controlled trial of a brief group program for parents of children with type 1 diabetes
Mitchell, A., Morawska, A., Lohan, A., Filus, A. and Sofronoff, K. (2019). Positive parenting for Healthy Living (Triple P): Outcomes of randomised controlled trial of a brief group program for parents of children with type 1 diabetes. 40th National Conference, Australian Association for Cognitive and Behaviour Therapy, Adelaide, SA Australia, 24-25 October 2019.
2019
Conference Publication
Engaging families of children with type 1 diabetes into a brief parenting group program
Mitchell, A., Morawska, A. and Lohan, A. (2019). Engaging families of children with type 1 diabetes into a brief parenting group program. 40th National Conference, Australian Association for Cognitive and Behaviour Therapy, Adelaide, SA Australia, 24 - 25 October 2019.
2019
Journal Article
A systematic review of parenting interventions for child chronic health conditions
Mitchell, Amy E., Morawska, Alina and Mihelic, Mandy (2019). A systematic review of parenting interventions for child chronic health conditions. Journal of Child Health Care, 24 (4), 1367493519882850-628. doi: 10.1177/1367493519882850
2019
Journal Article
A randomised controlled trial of SMS reminders for routine asthma care in an Australian general practice
Mitchell, Benjamin L., Carter, John and Mitchell, Amy E. (2019). A randomised controlled trial of SMS reminders for routine asthma care in an Australian general practice. Australian Journal of General Practice, 48 (9), 626-630. doi: 10.31128/AJGP-02-19-4848
2019
Conference Publication
Psychological interventions for mothers of young children with autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Kulasinghe, K., Whittingham, K., Mitchell, A.E. and Boyd, R. (2019). Psychological interventions for mothers of young children with autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Children’s Health Precinct HDR Student Symposium, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 29 August 2019.
2019
Journal Article
Parenting and child behaviour as predictors of toothbrushing difficulties in young children
Berzinski, Mikaela, Morawska, Alina, Mitchell, Amy E. and Baker, Sabine (2019). Parenting and child behaviour as predictors of toothbrushing difficulties in young children. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 30 (1) ipd.12570, 75-84. doi: 10.1111/ipd.12570
2019
Journal Article
Promoting Children’s Healthy Habits Through Self-Regulation Via Parenting
Baker, Sabine, Morawska, Alina and Mitchell, Amy (2019). Promoting Children’s Healthy Habits Through Self-Regulation Via Parenting. Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review, 22 (1), 52-62. doi: 10.1007/s10567-019-00280-6
2018
Conference Publication
Parenting and child behaviour as predictors of tooth brushing difficulties in young children
Berzinski, M., Morawska, A., Baker, S. and Mitchell, A. E. (2018). Parenting and child behaviour as predictors of tooth brushing difficulties in young children. 39th AACBT National Conference, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 25-27 October 2018.
2018
Conference Publication
Promoting healthy habits in childhood: easy in theory, not so easy in practice
Baker, S., Morawska, A. and Mitchell, A. E. (2018). Promoting healthy habits in childhood: easy in theory, not so easy in practice. 39th AACBT National Conference, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 25-27 October 2018.
2018
Conference Publication
Parenting and child behaviour barriers to managing screen time in young children
Halpin, S., Mitchell, A. E., Baker, S. and Morawska, A. (2018). Parenting and child behaviour barriers to managing screen time in young children. 39th AACBT National Conference, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 25-27 October 2018.
2018
Conference Publication
Does integrating a parenting support program into paediatric eczema care services improve treatment outcomes? Protocol of a randomised controlled trial
Mitchell, A., Morawska, A. and Casey, E. (2018). Does integrating a parenting support program into paediatric eczema care services improve treatment outcomes? Protocol of a randomised controlled trial. 39th AACBT National Conference, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 25-27 October 2018.
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
Post-discharge Parenting Practices for Children with a Low Birthweight History in Extremely Poor Households: A Study from East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Alina Morawska
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Doctor Philosophy
GENDER INEQUALITY AND CHILD MALNUTRITION: A MIX METHODS STUDY IN EAST NUSA TENGGARA PROVINCE INDONESIA
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Alina Morawska
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Doctor Philosophy
Exploring wellbeing in young people treated for cancer
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Stefanie Plage, Dr Jemma Venables
Completed supervision
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2025
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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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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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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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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