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
- Media expert
Fields of research
Works
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2016
Journal Article
Personal trainers are confident in their ability to provide nutrition care: a cross-sectional investigation
Barnes, K., Desbrow, B. and Ball, L. (2016). Personal trainers are confident in their ability to provide nutrition care: a cross-sectional investigation. Public Health, 140, 39-44. doi: 10.1016/j.puhe.2016.08.020
2016
Journal Article
Proceedings of the Second international summit on medical nutrition education and research
Barnes, K., Crowley, J., Laur, C., Ball, L. and Ray, S. (2016). Proceedings of the Second international summit on medical nutrition education and research. Public Health, 140, 68-72. doi: 10.1016/j.puhe.2016.09.002
2016
Journal Article
Nutrition advice provided by general practice registrars: an investigation using patient scenarios
Crowley, J., Ball, L. and Wall, C. (2016). Nutrition advice provided by general practice registrars: an investigation using patient scenarios. Public Health, 140, 17-22. doi: 10.1016/j.puhe.2016.09.022
2016
Journal Article
Building research capacity in general practitioners and practice nurses: reflections on an initiative in nutrition
Ball, L., Campbell, N., Cheung, K. K. and Vantanen, M. (2016). Building research capacity in general practitioners and practice nurses: reflections on an initiative in nutrition. Public Health, 140, 14-16. doi: 10.1016/j.puhe.2016.06.026
2016
Journal Article
Nutrition education for public health
Ray, S., Ball, L. and Laur, C. (2016). Nutrition education for public health. Public Health, 140, 3-6. doi: 10.1016/j.puhe.2016.09.030
2016
Journal Article
Australian general practitioners' views regarding providing nutrition care: results of a national survey
Crowley, J., O'Connell, S., Kavka, A., Ball, L. and Nowson, C. A. (2016). Australian general practitioners' views regarding providing nutrition care: results of a national survey. Public Health, 140, 7-13. doi: 10.1016/j.puhe.2016.08.013
2016
Journal Article
Promotion of nutrition care by Australian fitness businesses: a website analysis
Barnes, K., Ball, L. and Desbrow, B. (2016). Promotion of nutrition care by Australian fitness businesses: a website analysis. Public Health, 140, 45-49. doi: 10.1016/j.puhe.2016.08.026
2016
Journal Article
Enhancing breadth of knowledge within multidisciplinary doctoral research: reflections from the Cambridge Generic Nutrition Training course for non-nutritionist postgraduates and professionals
Laur, C., Ball, L., Crowley, J., Bell, H., Maddock, J. and Ray, S. (2016). Enhancing breadth of knowledge within multidisciplinary doctoral research: reflections from the Cambridge Generic Nutrition Training course for non-nutritionist postgraduates and professionals. Public Health, 140, 35-38. doi: 10.1016/j.puhe.2016.08.025
2016
Journal Article
Prioritising patient-centred care in tertiary hospital outpatient services. Perspectives from patients with type 1 diabetes
Hickman, I. J., Webb, L., Stack, A. A., Knight, B. A., Bull, C. F., Russell, A. W., Cotugno, J. D. and Ball, L. E. (2016). Prioritising patient-centred care in tertiary hospital outpatient services. Perspectives from patients with type 1 diabetes. Australian Diabetes Educator, 19 (4).
2016
Journal Article
Food literacy at secondary schools in Australia
Ronto, Rimante, Ball, Lauren, Pendergast, Donna and Harris, Neil D. (2016). Food literacy at secondary schools in Australia. Journal of School Health, 86 (11), 823-831. doi: 10.1111/josh.12440
2016
Journal Article
Developing research priorities in Australian primary health care: a focus on nutrition and physical activity
Ball, Lauren, Barnes, Katelyn, Leveritt, Michael, Mitchell, Lana, Williams, Lauren T., Ball, Dianne and Patterson, Elizabeth (2016). Developing research priorities in Australian primary health care: a focus on nutrition and physical activity. Australian Journal of Primary Health, 23 (6), 554-559. doi: 10.1071/PY16068
2016
Journal Article
How often should general practitioners provide nutrition care to patients? A forecasting activity to determine the target frequency for chronic-disease management in Australia
Ball, Lauren, Lee, Patricia, Ambrosini, Gina L., Hamilton, Kyra and Tuffaha, Haitham (2016). How often should general practitioners provide nutrition care to patients? A forecasting activity to determine the target frequency for chronic-disease management in Australia. Australian Journal of Primary Health, 22 (5), 383-387. doi: 10.1071/py16060
2016
Journal Article
Nutrition care by general practitioners: enhancing women's health during and after pregnancy
Ball, Lauren and Wilkinson, Shelley (2016). Nutrition care by general practitioners: enhancing women's health during and after pregnancy. Australian Family Physician, 45 (8), 543-548.
2016
Journal Article
The nutrition care needs of patients newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes: informing dietetic practice
Ball, L., Davmor, R., Leveritt, M., Desbrow, B., Ehrlich, C. and Chaboyer, W. (2016). The nutrition care needs of patients newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes: informing dietetic practice. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 29 (4), 487-494. doi: 10.1111/jhn.12357
2016
Journal Article
Nutrition care by general practitioners: Enhancing women's health during and after pregnancy
Ball, Lauren and Wilkinson, Shelley (2016). Nutrition care by general practitioners: Enhancing women's health during and after pregnancy. Australian Family Physician, 45 (8), 542-547.
2016
Journal Article
Ten-year follow up of graduates from the Aspiring Dietitians Study: Implications for dietetic workforce development
Plint, Hayley, Ball, Lauren, Hughes, Roger and Desbrow, Ben (2016). Ten-year follow up of graduates from the Aspiring Dietitians Study: Implications for dietetic workforce development. Nutrition and Dietetics, 73 (3), 241-246. doi: 10.1111/1747-0080.12224
2016
Journal Article
Time and financial outcomes of private practice dietitians providing care under the Australian Medicare program: a longitudinal, exploratory study
Brown, Jessica A., Lee, Patricia and Ball, Lauren (2016). Time and financial outcomes of private practice dietitians providing care under the Australian Medicare program: a longitudinal, exploratory study. Nutrition and Dietetics, 73 (3), 296-302. doi: 10.1111/1747-0080.12223
2016
Journal Article
Consumption and reasons for use of dietary supplements in an Australian university population
Barnes, Katelyn, Ball, Lauren, Desbrow, Ben, Alsharairi, Naser and Ahmed, Faruk (2016). Consumption and reasons for use of dietary supplements in an Australian university population. Nutrition, 32 (5), 524-530. doi: 10.1016/j.nut.2015.10.022
2016
Journal Article
Passive interventions in primary healthcare waiting rooms are effective in promoting healthy lifestyle behaviours: an integrative review
Cass, Sarah J., Ball, Lauren E. and Leveritt, Michael D. (2016). Passive interventions in primary healthcare waiting rooms are effective in promoting healthy lifestyle behaviours: an integrative review. Australian Journal of Primary Health, 22 (3), 198-210. doi: 10.1071/PY15043
2015
Journal Article
“I wish they could be in my shoes”: patients’ insights into tertiary health care for type 2 diabetes mellitus
Cotugno, Jacqueline D., Ferguson, Maree, Harden, Hazel, Colquist, Shoni, Stack, Annabelle A., Zimmerman, Jane I., Russell, Anthony W., Ball, Lauren E. and Hickman, Ingrid J. (2015). “I wish they could be in my shoes”: patients’ insights into tertiary health care for type 2 diabetes mellitus. Patient Preference and Adherence, 9, 1647-1655. doi: 10.2147/PPA.S91214
Funding
Current funding
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Supervision
Availability
- 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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