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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2020
Journal Article
Dietitians Australia position statement on telehealth
Kelly, Jaimon T., Allman-Farinelli, Margaret, Chen, Juliana, Partridge, Stephanie R., Collins, Clare, Rollo, Megan, Haslam, Rebecca, Diversi, Tara and Campbell, Katrina L. (2020). Dietitians Australia position statement on telehealth. Nutrition and Dietetics, 77 (4) 1747-0080.12619, 406-415. doi: 10.1111/1747-0080.12619
2020
Book Chapter
Dietary patterns
Kelly, Jaimon T. (2020). Dietary patterns. Nutrition in kidney disease. (pp. 583-597) edited by Jerrilynn D. Burrowes, Csaba P. Kovesdy and Laura D. Byham-Gray. Cham, Switzerland: Humana Press. doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-44858-5_31
2019
Journal Article
Replicating group-based education interventions for the management of type 2 diabetes: a review of intervention reporting
Odgers-Jewell, K., Ball, L. E., Reidlinger, D. P., Isenring, E. A., Thomas, R. and Kelly, J. T. (2019). Replicating group-based education interventions for the management of type 2 diabetes: a review of intervention reporting. Diabetic Medicine, 37 (5) dme.14158, 768-778. doi: 10.1111/dme.14158
2019
Journal Article
Healthy dietary patterns and incidence of CKD : A meta-analysis of cohort studies
Bach, Katrina E., Kelly, Jaimon T., Palmer, Suetonia C., Khalesi, Saman, Strippoli, Giovanni F. M. and Campbell, Katrina L. (2019). Healthy dietary patterns and incidence of CKD : A meta-analysis of cohort studies. Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, 14 (10), 1441-1449. doi: 10.2215/cjn.00530119
2019
Conference Publication
Association of healthy dietary pattern with incident CKD: A meta-analysis
Bach, Katrina, Kelly, Jaimon, Khalesi, Saman, Palmer, Suetonia, Strippoli, Giovanni and Campbell, Katrina (2019). Association of healthy dietary pattern with incident CKD: A meta-analysis. Dietitians Association of Australia 36th National Conference More Than Meets the Eye, Gold Coast, QLD Australia, 12–14 August 2019. Richmond, VIC, Australia: John Wiley and Sons.
2019
Conference Publication
Telehealth improves quality of life and protein intake in malnourished older adults: A meta-analysis
Marx, Wolfgang, Kelly, Jaimon, Crichton, Megan, Craven, Dana, Collins, Jorja, MacKay, Hannah, Isenring, Elizabeth and Marshall, Skye (2019). Telehealth improves quality of life and protein intake in malnourished older adults: A meta-analysis. Dietitians Association of Australia 36th National Conference More Than Meets the Eye, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia, 12–14 August 2019. Richmond, VIC, Australia: John Wiley & Sons.
2019
Conference Publication
The healthfulness of foods promoted in Australian supermarket print catalogues – An important consideration for future policy development
Au-Yeung, Ho, Kelly, Jaimon, Cox, Gregory and Reidlinger, Dianne (2019). The healthfulness of foods promoted in Australian supermarket print catalogues – An important consideration for future policy development. Dietitians Association of Australia 36th National Conference More Than Meets the Eye, Gold Coast, QLD Australia, 12–14 August 2019. Richmond, VIC, Australia: John Wiley and Sons.
2019
Journal Article
‘Back to Life’—Using knowledge exchange processes to enhance lifestyle interventions for liver transplant recipients: a qualitative study
Hickman, Ingrid J., Coran, Donna, Wallen, Matthew P., Kelly, Jaimon, Barnett, Amandine, Gallegos, Danielle, Jarrett, Maree, McCoy, Simone M., Campbell, Katrina L. and Macdonald, Graeme A. (2019). ‘Back to Life’—Using knowledge exchange processes to enhance lifestyle interventions for liver transplant recipients: a qualitative study. Nutrition and Dietetics, 76 (4) 1747-0080.12548, 399-406. doi: 10.1111/1747-0080.12548
2019
Journal Article
Patients’ experiences and perspectives of telehealth coaching with a dietitian to improve diet quality in chronic kidney disease: a qualitative interview study
Warner, Molly M., Tong, Allison, Campbell, Katrina L. and Kelly, Jaimon T. (2019). Patients’ experiences and perspectives of telehealth coaching with a dietitian to improve diet quality in chronic kidney disease: a qualitative interview study. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 119 (8), 1362-1374. doi: 10.1016/j.jand.2019.01.023
2019
Journal Article
Feasibility and acceptability of telehealth coaching to promote healthy eating in chronic kidney disease: a mixed-methods process evaluation
Kelly, Jaimon T., Warner, Molly M., Conley, Marguerite, Reidlinger, Dianne P., Hoffmann, Tammy, Craig, Jonathan, Tong, Allison, Reeves, Marina, Johnson, David W., Palmer, Suetonia and Campbell, Katrina L. (2019). Feasibility and acceptability of telehealth coaching to promote healthy eating in chronic kidney disease: a mixed-methods process evaluation. BMJ Open, 9 (1) e024551, e024551. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-024551
2018
Journal Article
A systematic review and meta-analysis of the criterion validity of nutrition assessment tools for diagnosing protein-energy malnutrition in the older community setting (the MACRo study)
Marshall, Skye, Craven, Dana, Kelly, Jaimon and Isenring, Elizabeth (2018). A systematic review and meta-analysis of the criterion validity of nutrition assessment tools for diagnosing protein-energy malnutrition in the older community setting (the MACRo study). Clinical Nutrition, 37 (6), 1902-1912. doi: 10.1016/j.clnu.2017.09.022
2018
Journal Article
The role of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus: A narrative review
Itsiopoulos, C., Marx, W., Mayr, H. L., Tatucu-Babet, O. A., Dash, S. R., George, E. S., Trakman, G. L., Kelly, J. T., Thomas, C. J. and Brazionis, L. (2018). The role of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus: A narrative review. Journal of Nutrition and Intermediary Metabolism, 14, 42-51. doi: 10.1016/j.jnim.2018.02.002
2018
Journal Article
Patient experiences of dietary management in chronic kidney disease: a focus group study
Kelly, Jaimon T., Campbell, Katrina L., Hoffmann, Tammy and Reidlinger, Dianne P. (2018). Patient experiences of dietary management in chronic kidney disease: a focus group study. Journal of Renal Nutrition, 28 (6), 393-402. doi: 10.1053/j.jrn.2017.07.008
2018
Journal Article
Dietetics workforce preparation and preparedness in Australia: a systematic mapping review to inform future dietetics education research
Morgan, Kate, Kelly, Jaimon T., Campbell, Katrina L., Hughes, Roger and Reidlinger, Dianne P. (2018). Dietetics workforce preparation and preparedness in Australia: a systematic mapping review to inform future dietetics education research. Nutrition & Dietetics, 76 (1), 47-56. doi: 10.1111/1747-0080.12450
2018
Journal Article
Primary versus secondary prevention of chronic kidney disease: the case of dietary protein
Kelly, Jaimon T., Campbell, Katrina L. and Carrero, Juan J. (2018). Primary versus secondary prevention of chronic kidney disease: the case of dietary protein. Journal of Renal Nutrition, 28 (4), 225-228. doi: 10.1053/j.jrn.2018.04.006
2018
Journal Article
Dietary fiber intervention on gut microbiota composition in healthy adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis
So, Daniel, Whelan, Kevin, Rossi, Megan, Morrison, Mark, Holtmann, Gerald, Kelly, Jaimon T., Shanahan, Erin R., Staudacher, Heidi M. and Campbell, Katrina L. (2018). Dietary fiber intervention on gut microbiota composition in healthy adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 107 (6), 965-983. doi: 10.1093/ajcn/nqy041
2018
Journal Article
Effect of resveratrol supplementation on cognitive performance and mood in adults: a systematic literature review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Marx, Wolfgang, Kelly, Jaimon T., Marshall, Skye, Cutajar, Jennifer, Annois, Brigitte, Pipingas, Andrew, Tierney, Audrey and Itsiopoulos, Catherine (2018). Effect of resveratrol supplementation on cognitive performance and mood in adults: a systematic literature review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Nutrition Reviews, 76 (6), 432-443. doi: 10.1093/nutrit/nuy010
2018
Conference Publication
Reporting and replicating group-based education interventions for the management of type 2 diabetes: Are study authors providing complete intervention descriptions?
Odgers-Jewell, Kate, Kelly, Jaimon, Ball, Lauren, Isenring, Elisabeth, Reidlinger, Dianne and Thomas, Rae (2018). Reporting and replicating group-based education interventions for the management of type 2 diabetes: Are study authors providing complete intervention descriptions?. Dietitians Association of Australia, 35th National Conference “Think Big”, Sydney, NSW Australia, 17–19 May 2018. Richmond, VIC, Australia: John Wiley and Sons.
2018
Conference Publication
Is a telehealth intervention feasible to improve dietary quality in chronic kidney disease? Process evaluation results from a pilot randomised controlled trial
Kelly, Jaimon, Warner, Molly, Conley, Marguerite, Reidlinger, Dianne, Hoffmann, Tammy, Reeves, Marina, Johnson, David, Palmer, Suetonia and Campbell, Katrina (2018). Is a telehealth intervention feasible to improve dietary quality in chronic kidney disease? Process evaluation results from a pilot randomised controlled trial. Dietitians Association of Australia, 35th National Conference “Think Big”, Sydney, NSW, Australia, 17–19 May 2018. Richmond, VIC, Australia: John Wiley & Sons.
2018
Conference Publication
Reporting of telehealth-delivered dietary intervention trials in chronic disease: a systematic review
Warner, Molly, Kelly, Jaimon, Reidlinger, Dianne, Hoffmann, Tammy and Campbell, Katrina (2018). Reporting of telehealth-delivered dietary intervention trials in chronic disease: a systematic review. Dietitians Association of Australia, 35th National Conference “Think Big”, Sydney, NSW Australia, 17–19 May 2018. Richmond, VIC, Australia: John Wiley and Sons.
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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