Overview
Background
I am an accomplished research leader capable of building multidisciplinary teams that develop innovative solutions to complex problems. I have an international reputation for improving health of communities by creating knowledge, translating it into real life scenarios and evaluating improvements for people, health care providers and funders. My work spans primary care, community care, hospital services, allied health, health promotion and wellbeing and health policy.
I have a clinical background as an Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian and Exercise Physiologist, which has provided me with an understanding of the way health professionals and their services enable heatlh and wellbeing in people, groups and communities. My research career to date has been exemplary, as evidenced by multiple awards and accolades, including two NHMRC fellowships, a national award for excellence in PhD supervision, fellowships of learned societies and several awards for research excellence.
I am a collaborative, ambitious worker with a strong ability to bring people together and generate large-scale research endeavours that have maximum impact for health and wellbeing.
Availability
- Professor Lauren Ball is:
- Available for supervision
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Fields of research
Works
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2014
Journal Article
Nutrition in medical education: Reflections from an initiative at the University of Cambridge
Ball, Lauren, Crowley, Jennifer, Laur, Celia, Rajput-Ray, Minha, Gillam, Stephen and Ray, Sumantra (2014). Nutrition in medical education: Reflections from an initiative at the University of Cambridge. Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, 7, 209-215. doi: 10.2147/JMDH.S59071
2014
Journal Article
Obesity bias among health and non-health students attending an Australian university and their perceived obesity education
Robinson, Emma L., Ball, Lauren E. and Leveritt, Michael D. (2014). Obesity bias among health and non-health students attending an Australian university and their perceived obesity education. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 46 (5), 390-395. doi: 10.1016/j.jneb.2013.12.003
2014
Journal Article
Utilization and preference of nutrition information sources in Australia
Cash, Tracee, Desbrow, Ben, Leveritt, Michael and Ball, Lauren (2014). Utilization and preference of nutrition information sources in Australia. Health Expectations, 18 (6), 2288-2295. doi: 10.1111/hex.12198
2013
Journal Article
Patients' perceptions of their general practitioner's health and weight influences their perceptions of nutrition and exercise advice received
Fraser, Sally E., Leveritt, Michael D. and Ball, Lauren E. (2013). Patients' perceptions of their general practitioner's health and weight influences their perceptions of nutrition and exercise advice received. Journal of Primary Health Care, 5 (4), 301-307. doi: 10.1071/hc13301
2013
Journal Article
Working profile of Australian private practice accredited practising dietitians
Ball, Lauren, Larsson, Rachel, Gerathy, Rachel, Hood, Peta and Lowe, Catherine (2013). Working profile of Australian private practice accredited practising dietitians. Nutrition and Dietetics, 70 (3), 196-205. doi: 10.1111/1747-0080.12015
2013
Journal Article
Students' perceptions of an experiential learning activity designed to develop knowledge of food and food preparation methods
Leveritt, Michael, Ball, Lauren and Desbrow, Jane (2013). Students' perceptions of an experiential learning activity designed to develop knowledge of food and food preparation methods. Journal of Food Science Education, 12 (3), 56-60. doi: 10.1111/1541-4329.12009
2013
Journal Article
Health professionals' views of the effectiveness of nutrition care in general practice setting
Ball, Lauren, Hughes, Roger and Leveritt, Michael (2013). Health professionals' views of the effectiveness of nutrition care in general practice setting. Nutrition and Dietetics, 70 (1), 35-41. doi: 10.1111/j.1747-0080.2012.01627.x
2013
Journal Article
An exploration of individuals' preferences for nutrition care from Australian primary care health professionals
Ball, Lauren, Desbrow, Ben and Leveritt, Michael (2013). An exploration of individuals' preferences for nutrition care from Australian primary care health professionals. Australian Journal of Primary Health, Article in press (1), 113-120. doi: 10.1071/PY12127
2013
Journal Article
General Practitioners can offer effective nutrition care to patients with lifestyle related chronic disease
Ball, Lauren, Johnson, Cristina, Desbrow, Ben and Leveritt, Michael (2013). General Practitioners can offer effective nutrition care to patients with lifestyle related chronic disease. Journal of Primary Health Care, 5 (1), 59-69. doi: 10.1071/HC13059
2013
Journal Article
Australian practice nurses’ perceptions of their role and competency to provide nutrition care to patients living with chronic disease
Cass, Sarah, Ball, Lauren and Leveritt, Michael (2013). Australian practice nurses’ perceptions of their role and competency to provide nutrition care to patients living with chronic disease. Australian Journal of Primary Health, 20 (2), 203-208. doi: 10.1071/PY12118
2013
Journal Article
The self-perceived knowledge, skills and attitudes of Australian practice nurses in providing nutrition care to patients with chronic disease
Martin, Louise , Leveritt, Michael D., Desbrow, Ben and Ball, Lauren E. (2013). The self-perceived knowledge, skills and attitudes of Australian practice nurses in providing nutrition care to patients with chronic disease. Family Practice, Article in press (2) cmt070, 201-208. doi: 10.1093/fampra/cmt070
2012
Journal Article
Patients' perceptions of nutrition care provided by general practitioners: focus on Type 2 diabetes
Ball, Lauren, Hughes, Roger, Desbrow, Ben and Leveritt, Michael (2012). Patients' perceptions of nutrition care provided by general practitioners: focus on Type 2 diabetes. Family Practice, 29 (6), 719-725. doi: 10.1093/fampra/cms025
2012
Journal Article
Nutrition beyond drugs and devices: a review of the approaches to enhance the capacity of nutrition care provision by general practitioners
Crowley, Jennifer, Ball, Lauren, Wall, Clare and Leveritt, Michael (2012). Nutrition beyond drugs and devices: a review of the approaches to enhance the capacity of nutrition care provision by general practitioners. Australian Journal of Primary Health, 18 (2), 90-95. doi: 10.1071/PY11116
2012
Journal Article
Students’ perceptions of using Facebook as an interactive learning resource at university
Irwin, Christopher, Ball, Lauren, Desbrow, Ben and Leveritt, Michael (2012). Students’ perceptions of using Facebook as an interactive learning resource at university. Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 28 (7), 1221-1232. doi: 10.14742/ajet.798
2011
Journal Article
Nutrition care in general practice: Are we waiting for patients to ask?
Ball, Lauren (2011). Nutrition care in general practice: Are we waiting for patients to ask?. Australian Family Physician, 40 (7).
2010
Journal Article
Nutrition in general practice: role and workforce preparation expectations of medical educators
Ball, Lauren E., Hughes, Roger M. and Leveritt, Michael D. (2010). Nutrition in general practice: role and workforce preparation expectations of medical educators. Australian Journal of Primary Health, 16 (4), 304-310. doi: 10.1071/PY10014
Funding
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Supervision
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- Professor Lauren Ball is:
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Food as medicine: A new era of healthcare for Australia
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Olivia Wright
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Doctor Philosophy
Using codesign to increase teachers' ability to deliver effective nutrition education to primary school children
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Amy Kirkegaard, Associate Professor Mark Robinson, Dr Adam Hulme
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Doctor Philosophy
Supporting cardiovascular and planetary health through nature-based physical activity: a resource for primary healthcare professionals.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Amy Kirkegaard
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Master Philosophy
Flexible work arrangements in dietetics on return from maternity leave
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Olivia Wright
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Doctor Philosophy
Health for EVERYbody: improving the reach and effectiveness of public health initiatives through weight-inclusivity
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Amy Kirkegaard, Associate Professor Mark Robinson
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Doctor Philosophy
Exploring the knowledge, skills and attitudes of dietitians about providing nutrition care to older Australians in residential aged care and home care services
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Olivia Wright
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Master Philosophy
Measuring the value of the dietitian in eating disorder treatment.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Amy Kirkegaard
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Doctor Philosophy
Interventions that support health professionals in their personal health behaviours
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Breanna Lepre
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Doctor Philosophy
Examining Diet Quality for Australians with Major Depressive Disorder
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Olivia Wright, Dr Breanna Lepre, Dr Aoife-Marie Foran
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Master Philosophy
Flexible work arrangements in dietetics on return from maternity leave
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Olivia Wright
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Doctor Philosophy
Promotion of healthy takeaway food through community organising
Principal Advisor
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Master Philosophy
Impact of Barriers for Perception Dental Care Services of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Mothers on Australian Healthcare System
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Asaduzzaman Khan, Dr Diep Ha, Associate Professor Sobia Zafar
Completed supervision
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Are We Ready for the Future? An Exploration of Australian Dietitians' Competence, Preparedness, and Experiences Working in Aged Care
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Olivia Wright
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Living Well after Breast Cancer: supporting younger women with weight management
Associate Advisor
Media
Enquiries
Contact Professor Lauren Ball directly for media enquiries about:
- Aged Care
- Allied Health
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Chronic Disease
- Community
- Community Care
- Community Health
- Cooking
- Diabetes
- Digital Health
- Food
- Food Literacy
- Food Security
- General Practice
- Health
- Health economics
- Health Literacy
- Health Policy
- Healthcare
- Higher Education
- Mental Health
- Nutrition
- Obesity
- Physical Activity
- Prevention
- Preventive Health
- Primary Care
- Public Health
- Science Communication
- Wellbeing
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