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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2015
Journal Article
Understanding the nutrition care needs of patients newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes: a need for open communication and patient-focussed consultations
Ball, Lauren, Davmor, Ruth, Leveritt, Michael, Desbrow, Ben, Erlich, Carolyn and Chaboyer, Wendy (2015). Understanding the nutrition care needs of patients newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes: a need for open communication and patient-focussed consultations. Australian Journal of Primary Health, 22 (5), 416-422. doi: 10.1071/PY15063
2015
Journal Article
Association between dietitians’ personality profiles and practice areas
Ball, Lauren, Eley, Diann S., Desbrow, Ben, Lee, Patricia and Fergusson, Maree (2015). Association between dietitians’ personality profiles and practice areas. Nutrition and Dietetics, 73 (3), 247-253. doi: 10.1111/1747-0080.12222
2015
Journal Article
Doctors’ attitudes and confidence towards providing nutrition care in practice: Comparison of New Zealand medical students, general practice registrars and general practitioners
Crowley, Jennifer, Ball, Lauren, Han, Dug Yeo, McGill, Anne-Thea, Arroll, Bruce, Leveritt, Michael and Wall, Clare (2015). Doctors’ attitudes and confidence towards providing nutrition care in practice: Comparison of New Zealand medical students, general practice registrars and general practitioners. Journal of Primary Health Care, 7 (3), 244-250. doi: 10.1071/hc15244
2015
Journal Article
Decade of Medicare: The contribution of private practice dietitians to chronic disease management and diabetes group services
Cant, Robyn and Ball, Lauren (2015). Decade of Medicare: The contribution of private practice dietitians to chronic disease management and diabetes group services. Nutrition and Dietetics, 72 (3), 284-290. doi: 10.1111/1747-0080.12175
2015
Journal Article
Hydration: Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of UK Dietitians
Douglas, Pauline, Ball, Lauren, McGuffin, Lynn, Laur, Celia, Crowley, Jennifer, Rajput-Ray, Minha, Gandy, Joan and Ray, Sumantra (2015). Hydration: Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of UK Dietitians. Journal of Biomedical Education, 2015, 1-6. doi: 10.1155/2015/172020
2015
Journal Article
Confidence and Attitudes of Doctors and Dietitians towards Nutrition Care and Nutrition Advocacy for Hospital Patients in Kolkata, India
Ray, Sumantra, Rajput-Ray, Minha, Ball, Lauren, Crowley, Jennifer, Laur, Celia, Roy, Suchismita, Agarwal, Shweta and Ray, Sabyasachi (2015). Confidence and Attitudes of Doctors and Dietitians towards Nutrition Care and Nutrition Advocacy for Hospital Patients in Kolkata, India. Journal of Biomedical Education, 2015, 1-6. doi: 10.1155/2015/416021
2015
Journal Article
Building skills, knowledge and confidence in eating and exercise behavior change: brief motivational interviewing training for healthcare providers
Edwards, Elizabeth J., Stapleton, Peta, Williams, Kelly and Ball, Lauren (2015). Building skills, knowledge and confidence in eating and exercise behavior change: brief motivational interviewing training for healthcare providers. Patient Education and Counseling, 98 (5), 674-676. doi: 10.1016/j.pec.2015.02.006
2015
Journal Article
The relationship between food literacy and dietary intake in adolescents: A systematic review
Vaitkeviciute, Rimante, Ball, Lauren E. and Harris, Neil (2015). The relationship between food literacy and dietary intake in adolescents: A systematic review. Public Health Nutrition, 18 (4), 649-658. doi: 10.1017/S1368980014000962
2015
Journal Article
Experiences and nutrition support strategies in dementia care: Lessons from family carers
Ball, Lauren, Jansen, Sarah, Desbrow, Ben, Morgan, Kate, Moyle, Wendy and Hughes, Roger (2015). Experiences and nutrition support strategies in dementia care: Lessons from family carers. Nutrition and Dietetics, 72 (1), 22-29. doi: 10.1111/1747-0080.12107
2015
Journal Article
Nutrition and dementia care: Informing dietetic practice
Jansen, Sarah, Ball, Lauren, Desbrow, Ben, Morgan, Kate, Moyle, Wendy and Hughes, Roger (2015). Nutrition and dementia care: Informing dietetic practice. Nutrition and Dietetics, 72 (1), 36-46. doi: 10.1111/1747-0080.12144
2015
Journal Article
Impact of the Medicare Chronic Disease Management program on the conduct of Australian dietitians' private practices
Jansen, Sarah, Ball, Lauren and Lowe, Catherine (2015). Impact of the Medicare Chronic Disease Management program on the conduct of Australian dietitians' private practices. Australian Health Review, 39 (2), 183-189. doi: 10.1071/AH14074
2015
Journal Article
Development of a validated questionnaire to measure the self-perceived competence of primary health professionals in providing nutrition care to patients with chronic disease
Ball, Lauren E. and Leveritt, Michael D. (2015). Development of a validated questionnaire to measure the self-perceived competence of primary health professionals in providing nutrition care to patients with chronic disease. Family Practice, 32 (6), 706-710. doi: 10.1093/fampra/cmv073
2015
Journal Article
Obesity management by general practitioners: The unavoidable necessity
Jansen, Sarah, Desbrow, Ben and Ball, Lauren (2015). Obesity management by general practitioners: The unavoidable necessity. Australian Journal of Primary Health, 21 (4), 366-368. doi: 10.1071/PY15018
2015
Journal Article
Effect of nutrition care provided by primary health professionals on adults’ dietary behaviours: A systematic review
Ball, Lauren, Leveritt, Michael, Cass, Sarah and Chaboyer, Wendy (2015). Effect of nutrition care provided by primary health professionals on adults’ dietary behaviours: A systematic review. Family Practice, 32 (6), 605-617. doi: 10.1093/fampra/cmv067
2015
Journal Article
New Zealand medical students have positive attitudes and moderate confidence in providing nutrition care: a cross-sectional survey
Crowley, Jennifer, Bal, Lauren, Han, Dug Yeo, Arroll, Bruce, Leveritt, Michael and Wall, Clare (2015). New Zealand medical students have positive attitudes and moderate confidence in providing nutrition care: a cross-sectional survey. Journal of Biomedical Education, 2015 (259653), 1-7. doi: 10.1155/2015/259653
2015
Journal Article
Nutrition guidelines for undergraduate medical curricula: A six-country comparison
Crowley, Jennifer, Ball, Lauren, Laur, Celia, Wall, Clare, Arroll, Bruce, Poole, Phillippa and Ray, Sumantra (2015). Nutrition guidelines for undergraduate medical curricula: A six-country comparison. Advances in Medical Education and Practice, 6, 127-133. doi: 10.2147/AMEP.S73711
2014
Journal Article
A cross-sectional exploration of the personality traits of dietitians
Ball, L., Eley, D. S., Desbrow, B., Lee, P. and Ferguson, M. (2014). A cross-sectional exploration of the personality traits of dietitians. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 28 (5), 502-509. doi: 10.1111/jhn.12265
2014
Journal Article
Attendance, weight and waist circumference outcomes of patients with type 2 diabetes receiving Medicare-subsidised dietetic services
Spencer, Lisa, O'Shea, Marie-Claire, Ball, Lauren, Desbrow, Ben and Leveritt, Michael (2014). Attendance, weight and waist circumference outcomes of patients with type 2 diabetes receiving Medicare-subsidised dietetic services. Australian Journal of Primary Health, 20 (3), 291-297. doi: 10.1071/PY13021
2014
Journal Article
Impact of an undergraduate course on medical students' self-perceived nutrition intake and self-efficacy to improve their health behaviours and counselling practices
Crowley, Jennifer, Ball, Lauren, Leveritt , Michael D., Arroll, Bruce, Han, Dug Yeo and Wall, Clare (2014). Impact of an undergraduate course on medical students' self-perceived nutrition intake and self-efficacy to improve their health behaviours and counselling practices. Journal of Primary Health Care, 6 (2), 101-107. doi: 10.1071/hc14101
2014
Journal Article
Direct observation of the nutrition care practices of australian general practitioners
Ball, Lauren E., Desbrow, Ben, Yelland, Michael and Leveritt, Michael D. (2014). Direct observation of the nutrition care practices of australian general practitioners. Journal of Primary Health Care, 6 (2), 143-147. doi: 10.1071/hc14143
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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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