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.
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Fields of research
Works
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2018
Journal Article
Patients' perceptions and experiences of patient-centred care in dietetic consultations
Sladdin, I., Chaboyer, W. and Ball, L. (2018). Patients' perceptions and experiences of patient-centred care in dietetic consultations. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 31 (2), 188-196. doi: 10.1111/jhn.12507
2018
Journal Article
Dietary intake by food group of individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A systematic review
Burch, Emily, Ball, Lauren, Somerville, Mari and Williams, Lauren T. (2018). Dietary intake by food group of individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A systematic review. Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice, 137, 160-172. doi: 10.1016/j.diabres.2017.12.016
2018
Journal Article
Quality of development and reporting of dietetic intervention studies in primary care: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials
Ball, L. E., Sladdin, I. K., Mitchell, L. J., Barnes, K. A., Ross, L. J. and Williams, L. T. (2018). Quality of development and reporting of dietetic intervention studies in primary care: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 31 (1), 47-57. doi: 10.1111/jhn.12526
2017
Journal Article
An international comparison of nutrition education standards, occupational standards and scopes of practice for personal trainers
Barnes, Katelyn, Ball, Lauren and Desbrow, Ben (2017). An international comparison of nutrition education standards, occupational standards and scopes of practice for personal trainers. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 27 (6), 507-519. doi: 10.1123/ijsnem.2016-0329
2017
Journal Article
Effectiveness of dietetic consultations in primary health care: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Mitchell, Lana J., Ball, Lauren E., Ross, Lynda J., Barnes, Katelyn A. and Williams, Lauren T. (2017). Effectiveness of dietetic consultations in primary health care: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 117 (12), 1941-1962. doi: 10.1016/j.jand.2017.06.364
2017
Journal Article
Patients’ perceptions of a pressure ulcer prevention care bundle in hospital: a qualitative descriptive study to guide evidence-based practice
Roberts, Shelley, Wallis, Marianne, McInnes, Elizabeth, Bucknall, Tracey, Banks, Merrilyn, Ball, Lauren and Chaboyer, Wendy (2017). Patients’ perceptions of a pressure ulcer prevention care bundle in hospital: a qualitative descriptive study to guide evidence-based practice. Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, 14 (5), 385-393. doi: 10.1111/wvn.12226
2017
Journal Article
Dietitians' perspectives on teaching nutrition to medical students
Burch, Emily, Crowley, Jennifer, Laur, Celia, Ray, Sumantra and Ball, Lauren (2017). Dietitians' perspectives on teaching nutrition to medical students. Journal of the American College of Nutrition, 36 (6), 415-421. doi: 10.1080/07315724.2017.1318316
2017
Journal Article
Effectiveness of group-based self-management education for individuals with Type 2 diabetes: a systematic review with meta-analyses and meta-regression
Odgers-Jewell, K., Ball, L. E., Kelly, J. T., Isenring, E. A., Reidlinger, D. P. and Thomas, R. (2017). Effectiveness of group-based self-management education for individuals with Type 2 diabetes: a systematic review with meta-analyses and meta-regression. Diabetic Medicine, 34 (8), 1027-1039. doi: 10.1111/dme.13340
2017
Journal Article
Patient-centred care to improve dietetic practice: an integrative review
Sladdin, I., Ball, L., Bull, C. and Chaboyer, W. (2017). Patient-centred care to improve dietetic practice: an integrative review. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 30 (4), 453-470. doi: 10.1111/jhn.12444
2017
Conference Publication
The effectiveness of group-based self-management education for the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus: a systematic review with meta-analyses and meta-regression
Odgers-Jewell, Kate, Ball, Lauren, Kelly, Jaimon, Isenring, Elisabeth, Reidlinger, Dianne P. and Thomas, Rae (2017). The effectiveness of group-based self-management education for the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus: a systematic review with meta-analyses and meta-regression. Dietitians Association of Australia 34th National Conference “Cultivating Fresh Evidence”, Hobart, TAS, Australia, 18-20 May 2017. Richmond, VIC, Australia: John Wiley & Sons. doi: 10.1111/1747-0080.12353
2017
Journal Article
Personal trainer perceptions of providing nutrition care to clients: a qualitative exploration
Barnes, Katelyn, Ball, Lauren and Desbrow, Ben (2017). Personal trainer perceptions of providing nutrition care to clients: a qualitative exploration. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 27 (2), 186-193. doi: 10.1123/ijsnem.2016-0141
2017
Journal Article
Using logic models to enhance the methodological quality of primary health-care interventions: guidance from an intervention to promote nutrition care by general practitioners and practice nurses
Ball, Lauren, Ball, Dianne, Leveritt, Michael, Ray, Sumantra, Collins, Clare, Patterson, Elizabeth , Ambrosini, Gina, Lee, Patricia and Chaboyer, Wendy (2017). Using logic models to enhance the methodological quality of primary health-care interventions: guidance from an intervention to promote nutrition care by general practitioners and practice nurses. Australian Journal of Primary Health, 23 (1), 53-60. doi: 10.1071/PY16038
2017
Journal Article
What is the status of food literacy in Australian high schools? Perceptions of home economics teachers
Ronto, Rimante, Ball, Lauren, Pendergast, Donna and Harris, Neil (2017). What is the status of food literacy in Australian high schools? Perceptions of home economics teachers. Appetite, 108, 326-334. doi: 10.1016/j.appet.2016.10.024
2017
Journal Article
Improving processes that underpin Australian primary health care
Ball, Lauren (2017). Improving processes that underpin Australian primary health care. Australian Journal of Primary Health, 23 (1), i-ii. doi: 10.1071/PYv23n1_ED1
2017
Journal Article
Environmental factors of food literacy in Australian high schools: views of home economics teachers
Ronto, Rimante, Ball, Lauren, Pendergast, Donna and Harris, Neil (2017). Environmental factors of food literacy in Australian high schools: views of home economics teachers. International Journal of Consumer Studies, 41 (1), 19-27. doi: 10.1111/ijcs.12309
2016
Journal Article
General practitioners’ views on providing nutrition care to patients with chronic disease: a focus group study
Crowley, Jennifer, Ball, Lauren, McGill, Anne-Thea, Buetow, Stephen, Arroll, Bruce, Leveritt, Michael and Wall, Clare (2016). General practitioners’ views on providing nutrition care to patients with chronic disease: a focus group study. Journal of Primary Health Care, 8 (4), 357-364. doi: 10.1071/HC15048
2016
Journal Article
Setting priorities for research in medical nutrition education: an international approach
Ball, Lauren, Barnes, Katelyn, Laur, Celia, Crowley, Jennifer and Ray, Sumantra (2016). Setting priorities for research in medical nutrition education: an international approach. BMJ Open, 6 (12) e013241, 1-7. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2016-013241
2016
Journal Article
Adolescents' perspectives on food literacy and its impact on their dietary behaviours
Ronto, Rimante, Ball, Lauren, Pendergast, Donna and Harris, Neil (2016). Adolescents' perspectives on food literacy and its impact on their dietary behaviours. Appetite, 107, 549-557. doi: 10.1016/j.appet.2016.09.006
2016
Journal Article
Obesity management in Australian primary care: where has the general practitioner gone?
Sturgiss, Elizabeth Ann, Van Weel, Chris, Ball, Lauren, Jansen, Sarah and Douglas, Kirsty (2016). Obesity management in Australian primary care: where has the general practitioner gone?. Australian Journal of Primary Health, 22 (6), 473-476. doi: 10.1071/PY16074
2016
Conference Publication
Proceedings of the inaugural International Summit for Medical Nutrition Education and Research
Laur, C., Ball, L., Ahankari, A. S., Avdagovska, M., Crowley, J., Deen, D., Douglas, P., Hark, L., Kohlmeier, M., Luzi, L., McCotter, L., Martyn, K., Nowson, C., Wall, C. and Ray, S. (2016). Proceedings of the inaugural International Summit for Medical Nutrition Education and Research. International Summit for Medical Nutrition Education and Research, Cambridge, United Kingdom, 8 August 2015. Oxford, United Kingdom: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.puhe.2016.08.023
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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