Jaimon Kelly

Improving digital health literacy in chronic disease management

This PhD program will determine and improve the digital health literacy of patients and the health professional workforce working in chronic diseases in tertiary centres in Queensland. This will involve the design and validation of a digital health literacy instrument for these populations, and an Australian first evaluation of digital health literacy of the chronic condition demographic which can guide decision makers and program implementers moving forward.

This PhD will culminate in the development and pilot implementation of evidence-based and end-user-centred training and education materials, in the health service, to improve the delivery of effective, safe, and quality virtual care chronic condition services.

Information on applying for a PhD, including entry requirements, scholarships, and fees can be found on the UQ webpage for future students https://future-students.uq.edu.au/study/programs/doctor-philosophy-7501

Contact Dr Jaimon Kelly for further information.

Optimising digital nutrition programs to be culturally sensitive and feasible to be delivered by health workers in Northern Australia

This HDR degree will focus on co-designing and implementing a digital health model of care which is culturally appropriate and delivered by Aboriginal Health workers in primary care adjunct to routine care in remote Queensland and Northern Territory.

This HDR project aims to co-design and implement a digital health model of care which is culturally appropriate and delivered by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health workers/professionals in primary care adjunct to routine care in Northern Australia.

Two major projects will be conducted, in partnership with Health Management, Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service, and the Gurriny Yealamucka Health Services Aboriginal Corporation:

1. Optimise existing evidence-based digital program to be culturally appropriate to deliver and communicate nutrition care advice in consultation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dietitians, Aboriginal Health Workers, and people with chronic kidney disease.
2. Test whether the culturally sensitive digital program in Northern Australia primary care adjunct to routine care can be feasible, acceptable and effective at improving nutrition care delivery and quality of life in people with chronic kidney disease.

Applications for either PhD or MPhil will be considered. Information on scholarships can be found – https://scholarships.uq.edu.au/phd-mphil-students

The project is funded, and an additional top up scholarship (of up to 10K per year for 3 years or adjusted pro rata) may be available to the successful candidate.

Contact Dr Jaimon Kelly for further information.

Improving digital health literacy in chronic disease management

This PhD program will determine and improve the digital health literacy of patients and the health professional workforce working in chronic diseases in tertiary centres in Queensland. This will involve the design and validation of a digital health literacy instrument for these populations, and an Australian first evaluation of digital health literacy of the chronic condition demographic which can guide decision makers and program implementers moving forward.

This PhD will culminate in the development and pilot implementation of evidence-based and end-user-centred training and education materials, in the health service, to improve the delivery of effective, safe, and quality virtual care chronic condition services.

Information on applying for a PhD, including entry requirements, scholarships, and fees can be found on the UQ webpage for future students https://future-students.uq.edu.au/study/programs/doctor-philosophy-7501

Contact Dr Jaimon Kelly for further information.