Overview
Background
I am a consultant Accredited Practising Dietitian and Senior Research Fellow in the Centre for Online Health. I have a PhD in technology-supported lifestyle interventions and delivering dietary education to improve people’s dietary self-management. My research program focuses on technology-enabled health systems and interventions for improving patient-centred care in chronic disease and simplifying nutrition communication for clinicians and people living with chronic conditions. I work in private practice, primarily providing professional consultancy services for kidney nutrition. I also provide consultation for cardiovascular disease and diabetes. You can learn more about my private practice here - https://www.mynutritionclinic.com.au/renal-dietitian/
RESEARCH INTERESTS
My research interests are in 1) Nutrition & Dietetics – primarily diet quality and focusing on methods to improve diet quality in people with chronic kidney disease and other complex chronic conditions; 2) Health Service Delivery & 3) Digital Health – specifically focused on preparing to workforce, codesigning and testing technology-assisted interventions to deliver lifestyle interventions. My current work focuses on technology-enabled health systems and interventions for improving patient-centred care in chronic disease and simplifying nutrition communication for clinicians and people living with chronic conditions.
Availability
- Dr Jaimon Kelly is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Health Sciences, University of Tasmania
- Doctor of Philosophy, Bond University
Research impacts
Jaimon Kelly has led systematic reviews which have led to health impact including a significant paradigm shift away from single-nutrient recommendations reflected in 2020 international best practice guidelines – based on the systematic review on healthy dietary patterns and risk of mortality in chronic kidney disease which he led. A collection of his seminal publications has been independently blogged on nephrologist, dietitian and the world’s largest patient website (serving >2 million CKD patients).
In recognition of his pioneering telehealth-delivered nutrition research in chronic disease, he received the highly esteemed VC Award for Early Career Research Excellence for outstanding research contribution and impact. These significant contributions to telehealth in dietetics and the leadership and impact his work has had led to him being invited to Dietitians Australia inaugural telehealth working group and subsequently was lead author of the Dietitians Australia Position Statement on Telehealth. This work has been instrumental in supporting advocacy for ongoing telehealth funding for the dietetic profession, which is a key driver for him as a consultant dietitian also working in primary care across South-East Queensland.
His clinical and research leadership has given him a thorough grasp and understanding of the practice gaps that exist in primary care, and has positioned him as a key stakeholder who is consulted to develop private practice education resources and telehealth-delivered diet programs, most recently at QLD Government Health agencies, Dietitians Australia, AMGEN Australia. This also includes consultation on International research trials which have pivoted intervention delivery approaches in response to the 2019 novel coronavirus pandemic.
Works
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2021
Conference Publication
Evaluating the opportunity for technology use in bariatric surgery health services: A mixed methods study
Wright, Charlene, Kelly, Jaimon, Hamilton, Kyra, Healy, Rebecca, Musial, Jane and Campbell, Katrina (2021). Evaluating the opportunity for technology use in bariatric surgery health services: A mixed methods study. Dietitians Australia 2021 Conference, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 11 – 13 July 2021. Richmond, VIC, Australia: John Wiley and Sons.
2021
Conference Publication
Evaluating the impacts of goal setting on diet quality improvement in chronic kidney disease
Chan, Chi Hang, Conley, Marguerite, Reeves, Marina, Campbell, Katrina and Kelly, Jaimon (2021). Evaluating the impacts of goal setting on diet quality improvement in chronic kidney disease. Dietitians Australia 2021 Conference, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 11 – 13 July 2021. Richmond, VIC, Australia: John Wiley and Sons.
2021
Journal Article
Incorporating digital platforms into nutritional care in chronic kidney disease
Dawson, Jessica, Lambert, Kelly, Campbell, Katrina L. and Kelly, Jaimon T. (2021). Incorporating digital platforms into nutritional care in chronic kidney disease. Seminars in Dialysis, 37 (4) sdi.12998, 350-359. doi: 10.1111/sdi.12998
2021
Journal Article
Altered dietary salt intake for people with chronic kidney disease
McMahon, Emma J, Campbell, Katrina L, Bauer, Judith D, Mudge, David W and Kelly, Jaimon T (2021). Altered dietary salt intake for people with chronic kidney disease. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2021 (6) CD010070, CD010070. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD010070.pub3
2021
Conference Publication
Gut health interventions in chronic kidney disease: acceptability and feasibility of synbiotic supplementation
McFarlane, Catherine, Krishnasamy, Rathika, Stanton, Tony, Savill, Emma, Kelly, Jaimon T., Snelson, Matthew, Mihala, Gabor, Morrison, Mark, Johnson, David W. and Campbell, Katrina L. (2021). Gut health interventions in chronic kidney disease: acceptability and feasibility of synbiotic supplementation. 58th ERA-EDTA Congress, Virtual, 5–8 June 2021. Oxford, United Kingdom: Oxford University Press.
2021
Conference Publication
Health interventions in chronic kidney disease: Acceptability and feasibility of of synbiotic supplementation
McFarlane, Catherine, Krishnasamy, Rathika, Stanton, Tony, Savill, Emma, Kelly, Jaimon T., Snelson, Matthew, Mihala, Gabor, Morrison, Mark, Johnson, David W. and Campbell, Katrina L. (2021). Health interventions in chronic kidney disease: Acceptability and feasibility of of synbiotic supplementation. 58th ERA-EDTA Congress, Berlin, Germany, 5–8 June 2021. Oxford, United Kingdom: Oxford University Press. doi: 10.1093/ndt/gfab089.003
2021
Journal Article
The dietary inflammatory index and human health: an umbrella review of meta-analyses of observational studies
Marx, Wolfgang, Veronese, Nicola, Kelly, Jaimon T, Smith, Lee, Hockey, Meghan, Collins, Sam, Trakman, Gina L, Hoare, Erin, Teasdale, Scott B, Wade, Alexandra, Lane, Melissa, Aslam, Hajara, Davis, Jessica A, O'Neil, Adrienne, Shivappa, Nitin, Hebert, James R, Blekkenhorst, Lauren C, Berk, Michael, Segasby, Toby and Jacka, Felice (2021). The dietary inflammatory index and human health: an umbrella review of meta-analyses of observational studies. Advances in Nutrition, 12 (5) nmab037, 1681-1690. doi: 10.1093/advances/nmab037
2021
Journal Article
Interventions for weight loss in people with chronic kidney disease who are overweight or obese
Conley, Marguerite M., McFarlane, Catherine M., Johnson, David W., Kelly, Jaimon T., Campbell, Katrina L. and MacLaughlin, Helen L. (2021). Interventions for weight loss in people with chronic kidney disease who are overweight or obese. The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 3 (3) CD013119, 1-66. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD013119.pub2
2021
Journal Article
‘Focus on diet quality’: a qualitative study of clinicians’ perspectives of use of the Mediterranean dietary pattern for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
Mayr, Hannah L., Kelly, Jaimon T., Macdonald, Graeme A. and Hickman, Ingrid J. (2021). ‘Focus on diet quality’: a qualitative study of clinicians’ perspectives of use of the Mediterranean dietary pattern for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. British Journal of Nutrition, 128 (7) PII S0007114521001100, 1-11. doi: 10.1017/s0007114521001100
2021
Journal Article
Evaluating the impact of goal setting on improving diet quality in chronic kidney disease
Chan, Chi H., Conley, Marguerite, Reeves, Marina M., Campbell, Katrina L. and Kelly, Jaimon T. (2021). Evaluating the impact of goal setting on improving diet quality in chronic kidney disease. Frontiers in Nutrition, 8 627753, 1-8. doi: 10.3389/fnut.2021.627753
2021
Journal Article
Weight loss outcomes in premenopausal versus postmenopausal women during behavioral weight loss interventions: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Thomson, Zoe O., Kelly, Jaimon T., Sainsbury, Amanda and Reeves, Marina M. (2021). Weight loss outcomes in premenopausal versus postmenopausal women during behavioral weight loss interventions: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Menopause, 28 (3), 337-346. doi: 10.1097/gme.0000000000001684
2021
Journal Article
Modifiable lifestyle factors for primary prevention of CKD: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Kelly, Jaimon T., Su, Guobin, Zhang, La, Qin, Xindong, Marshall, Skye, González-Ortiz, Ailema, Clase, Catherine M., Campbell, Katrina L., Xu, Hong and Carrero, Juan-Jesus (2021). Modifiable lifestyle factors for primary prevention of CKD: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, 32 (1), 239-253. doi: 10.1681/ASN.2020030384
2021
Journal Article
Are eHealth interventions for adults who are scheduled for or have undergone bariatric surgery as effective as usual care? A systematic review
Wright, Charlene, Mutsekwa, Rumbidzai N., Hamilton, Kyra, Campbell, Katrina L. and Kelly, Jaimon (2021). Are eHealth interventions for adults who are scheduled for or have undergone bariatric surgery as effective as usual care? A systematic review. Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases, 17 (12), 2065-2080. doi: 10.1016/j.soard.2021.07.020
2020
Journal Article
Digital disruption of dietetics: are we ready?
Kelly, J. T., Collins, P. F., McCamley, J., Ball, L., Roberts, S. and Campbell, K. L. (2020). Digital disruption of dietetics: are we ready?. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 34 (1) jhn.12827, 134-146. doi: 10.1111/jhn.12827
2020
Conference Publication
Weight loss interventions in people with chronic kidney disease. A systematic review and meta-analysis
Conley, Marguerite, McFarlane, Catherine, MacLaughlin, Helen, Kelly, Jaimon, Johnson, David and Campbell, Katrina (2020). Weight loss interventions in people with chronic kidney disease. A systematic review and meta-analysis. Dietitians Australia 37th National Conference, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 23-25 August 2020. Richmond, VIC, Australia: John Wiley and Sons.
2020
Conference Publication
Evaluating the impacts of patient-generated goal-setting on improving diet quality in chronic kidney disease
Chan, Chi Hang, Kelly, Jaimon, Conley, Marguerite, Campbell, Katrina and Reeves, Marina (2020). Evaluating the impacts of patient-generated goal-setting on improving diet quality in chronic kidney disease. Dietitians Australia 37th National Conference, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 23-25 August 2020. Richmond, VIC, Australia: John Wiley & Sons.
2020
Journal Article
The effect of exercise interventions on resting metabolic rate: a systematic review and meta-analysis
MacKenzie-Shalders, Kristen, Kelly, Jaimon T., So, Daniel, Coffey, Vernon G. and Byrne, Nuala M. (2020). The effect of exercise interventions on resting metabolic rate: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Sports Sciences, 38 (14), 1635-1649. doi: 10.1080/02640414.2020.1754716
2020
Journal Article
Breast cancer nursing interventions and clinical effectiveness: a systematic review
Chan, Raymond Javan, Chan, Raymond Javan, Teleni, Laisa, McDonald, Suzanne, Kelly, Jaimon, Mahony, Jane, Ernst, Kerryn, Patford, Kerry, Townsend, James, Singh, Manisha, Yates, Patsy and Chan, Raymond Javan (2020). Breast cancer nursing interventions and clinical effectiveness: a systematic review. BMJ Supportive and Palliative Care, 10 (3), 1-11. doi: 10.1136/bmjspcare-2019-002120
2020
Journal Article
The Internet of Things: impact and implications for healthcare delivery
Kelly, Jaimon Terence, Campbell, Katrina L, Gong, Enying and Scuffham, Paul (2020). The Internet of Things: impact and implications for healthcare delivery. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 22 (11) e20135, e20135. doi: 10.2196/20135
2020
Journal Article
A coaching program to improve dietary intake of patients with CKD : ENTICE-CKD
Kelly, Jaimon T., Conley, Marguerite, Hoffmann, Tammy, Craig, Jonathan C., Tong, Allison, Reidlinger, Dianne P., Reeves, Marina M., Howard, Kirsten, Krishnasamy, Rathika, Kurtkoti, Jagadeesh, Palmer, Suetonia C., Johnson, David W. and Campbell, Katrina L. (2020). A coaching program to improve dietary intake of patients with CKD : ENTICE-CKD. Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, 15 (3), 330-340. doi: 10.2215/cjn.12341019
Funding
Current funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Jaimon Kelly is:
- Available for supervision
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Available projects
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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.
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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:
- 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.
- 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.
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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.
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Virtually delivered dietary and lifestyle behaviour change support for people living with irritable bowel syndrome in Australia
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Heidi Staudacher
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Doctor Philosophy
Virtually delivered dietary and lifestyle behaviour change support for people living with irritable bowel syndrome in Australia
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Heidi Staudacher
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Doctor Philosophy
Evaluation of digital health models of nutrition care for chronic conditions in outpatient settings
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Ingrid Hickman, Dr Katrina Campbell
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Doctor Philosophy
Filling the gap on cardiovascular health: increasing equity through telehealth
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Anthony Smith, Dr Emma Thomas
Completed supervision
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Evaluation of digital health models of nutrition care for chronic conditions in outpatient settings
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Ingrid Hickman, Dr Katrina Campbell
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2024
Master Philosophy
Exploring stakeholder perceptions of an innovative digital model of diabetes care
Associate Advisor
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