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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2017
Journal Article
Fathers' perceptions of change following parenting intervention: randomized controlled trial of Triple P for Parents of children with asthma or eczema
Morawska, Alina, Mitchell, Amy E., Burgess, Scott and Fraser, Jennifer (2017). Fathers' perceptions of change following parenting intervention: randomized controlled trial of Triple P for Parents of children with asthma or eczema. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 42 (7), 792-803. doi: 10.1093/jpepsy/jsw106
2017
Journal Article
Associations between parental factors and child diabetes-management-related behaviors
Lohan, Aditi, Morawska, Alina and Mitchell, Amy (2017). Associations between parental factors and child diabetes-management-related behaviors. Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, 38 (5), 330-338. doi: 10.1097/DBP.0000000000000447
2017
Journal Article
Corrigendum to "Effects of Triple P parenting intervention on child health outcomes for childhood asthma and eczema: Randomised controlled trial" [Behav. Res. Ther. 83 (2016) 35-44]
Morawska, Alina, Mitchell, Amy E., Burgess, Scott and Fraser, Jennifer (2017). Corrigendum to "Effects of Triple P parenting intervention on child health outcomes for childhood asthma and eczema: Randomised controlled trial" [Behav. Res. Ther. 83 (2016) 35-44]. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 92, 107-107. doi: 10.1016/j.brat.2016.12.017
2017
Journal Article
Randomized controlled trial of triple P for parents of children with asthma or eczema: effects on parenting and child behavior
Morawska, Alina, Mitchell, Amy, Burgess, Scott and Fraser, Jennifer (2017). Randomized controlled trial of triple P for parents of children with asthma or eczema: effects on parenting and child behavior. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 85 (4), 283-296. doi: 10.1037/ccp0000177
2017
Journal Article
Nice to watch? Students evaluate online lectures
Sturman, Nancy, Mitchell, Benjamin and Mitchell, Amy (2017). Nice to watch? Students evaluate online lectures. The Clinical Teacher, 15 (1), 19-23. doi: 10.1111/tct.12629
2017
Journal Article
Child behaviour problems and childhood illness: development of the eczema behaviour checklist
Mitchell, A. E., Morawska, A., Fraser, J. A. and Sillar, K. (2017). Child behaviour problems and childhood illness: development of the eczema behaviour checklist. Child: Care, Health and Development, 43 (1), 67-74. doi: 10.1111/cch.12412
2016
Journal Article
Parenting and childhood atopic dermatitis: a cross-sectional study of relationships between parenting behaviour, skin care management, and disease severity in young children
Mitchell, Amy E., Fraser, Jennifer A., Morawska, Alina, Ramsbotham, Joanne and Yates, Patsy (2016). Parenting and childhood atopic dermatitis: a cross-sectional study of relationships between parenting behaviour, skin care management, and disease severity in young children. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 64, 72-85. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2016.09.016
2016
Conference Publication
Self-compassion and psychological flexibility after childbirth: relationships between birth experiences, post-traumatic stress symptoms, maternal shame, and emotional availability
Jennings, M., Mitchell, A.E. and Whittingham, K. (2016). Self-compassion and psychological flexibility after childbirth: relationships between birth experiences, post-traumatic stress symptoms, maternal shame, and emotional availability. 3rd Annual UQ Compassion Symposium, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 1 October 2016.
2016
Conference Publication
Self-compassion, psychological flexibility and mothers’ breastfeeding experiences
Dawes, M., Whittingham, K. and Mitchell, A.E. (2016). Self-compassion, psychological flexibility and mothers’ breastfeeding experiences. 3rd Annual UQ Compassion Symposium, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 1 October 2016.
2016
Conference Publication
Childbirth, infant feeding, and maternal self-compassion: can boosting self-compassion improve post-partum outcomes for mothers and babies?
Mitchell, A.E. and Whittingham, K. (2016). Childbirth, infant feeding, and maternal self-compassion: can boosting self-compassion improve post-partum outcomes for mothers and babies?. 3rd Annual UQ Compassion Symposium, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 1 October 2016.
2016
Journal Article
Positive parenting for healthy living (Triple P) for parents of children with type 1 diabetes: protocol of a randomised controlled trial
Lohan, Aditi, Mitchell, Amy E., Filus, Ania, Sofronoff, Kate and Morawska, Alina (2016). Positive parenting for healthy living (Triple P) for parents of children with type 1 diabetes: protocol of a randomised controlled trial. BMC Pediatrics, 16 (158) 158, 158. doi: 10.1186/s12887-016-0697-4
2016
Journal Article
Effects of Triple P parenting intervention on child health outcomes for childhood asthma and eczema: randomised controlled trial
Morawska, Alina, Mitchell, Amy E., Burgess, Scott and Fraser, Jennifer (2016). Effects of Triple P parenting intervention on child health outcomes for childhood asthma and eczema: randomised controlled trial. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 83, 35-44. doi: 10.1016/j.brat.2016.06.001
2016
Conference Publication
Brief parenting intervention for parents of children with asthma or eczema: Results of a randomised controlled trial
Morawska, A., Mitchell, A., Burgess, S. and Fraser, J. (2016). Brief parenting intervention for parents of children with asthma or eczema: Results of a randomised controlled trial. 8th World Congress of Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 22-25 June 2016.
2016
Conference Publication
Randomised controlled trial of Positive Parenting for Healthy Living (Triple P) for parents of children with type 1 diabetes
Mitchell, A., Morawska, A., Lohan, A., Filus, A., Sofronoff, K. and Batch, J. (2016). Randomised controlled trial of Positive Parenting for Healthy Living (Triple P) for parents of children with type 1 diabetes. 8th World Congress of Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 22-25 June 2016.
2016
Conference Publication
“Literally, if it’s not assessable, I don’t care” – Results of the SCEVOLL project
Sturman, N., Mitchell, B. and Mitchell, A. (2016). “Literally, if it’s not assessable, I don’t care” – Results of the SCEVOLL project. The University of Queensland Division of General Practice Research Day 2016, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 9 March 2016.
2016
Conference Publication
What influences diabetes behaviour in children?
Lohan, A., Morawska, A. and Mitchell, A. (2016). What influences diabetes behaviour in children?. Helping Families Change Conference, Banff, Canada, 3-5 February 2016.
2015
Conference Publication
The role of parenting interventions in the management of children with type 1 diabetes
Mitchell, A., Lohan, A. and Morawska, A. (2015). The role of parenting interventions in the management of children with type 1 diabetes. Joint Annual Conference of the International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes and Australasian Paediatric Endocrine Group, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 7-10 October 2015.
2015
Journal Article
A systematic review of parenting interventions for parents of children with type 1 diabetes
Lohan, A, Morawska, A and Mitchell, A (2015). A systematic review of parenting interventions for parents of children with type 1 diabetes. Child: Care, Health and Development, 41 (6), 803-817. doi: 10.1111/cch.12278
2015
Journal Article
Nursing care of children in general practice settings: roles and responsibilities
Walsh, Anne, Barnes, Margaret and Mitchell, Amy E. (2015). Nursing care of children in general practice settings: roles and responsibilities. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 71 (11), 2585-2594. doi: 10.1111/jan.12735
2015
Conference Publication
Exploring heterogeneity in parents’ response to intervention: Example of a brief group program for parents of children with asthma and eczema
Filus, A., Morawska, A. and Mitchell, A. (2015). Exploring heterogeneity in parents’ response to intervention: Example of a brief group program for parents of children with asthma and eczema. Helping Families Change Conference, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 25-27 February 2015.
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
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
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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