Overview
Background
Background in physiology, endocrinology and primatology. Chartered Biologist, Chartered Scientist and Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology.
1969-1973 - BSc Hons University of Newcastle upon Tyne (UK), Agriculture/Animal Production
1973-1980 MSc and PhD University of Florida. Reproductive physiology and endocrinology of cattle
Employment:
- 1980-1982 Lecturer, Department of Physiology, University of Nairobi teaching physiology to veterinary and animal science students.
- 1982-1992 Head of Reproduction thereafter Chief of Research, Institute of Primate Research, National Museums of Kenya. Initially
- 1992-2001 Education Officer at International Laboratory for Research in Animal Diseases /International Livestock Research Institute, Nairobi Kenya
- 2001-2003. Academic Coordinator for the Learning and Teaching Support Network Engineering Centre, Loughborough University (UK).
- 2004-2012 Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Rural and Remote Area Health, University of Southern Queensland.
- 2012 – 2024. Academic Research Manager Princess Alexandra Hospital (Queensland Health) and University of Queensland School of Medicine.
Retired at the end of 2024 but continues to supervise PhD candidates, chair progress reviews and collaborate on research projects in health sciences and emergency medicine.
Extensive publication records including books, book chapters, proceedings of conferences, research reports to government and industry, annual reports and popular articles, 100 conference papers and 150 peer reviewed papers.
Additional experience in the organisation of five international conferences; consultancies for FAO/IAEA; supervision of postgraduate students; external examiner of BVM, BSc, MSc, and PHD students; journal and grant reviewer and more than 25 years as member of animal and human research ethics committees.
Availability
- Dr Rob Eley is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours) of Agriculture, University of Newcastle upon Tyne
- Masters (Research) of Agriculture (Dairy), University of Florida
- Doctor of Philosophy of Agriculture, University of Florida
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Florida
Research impacts
Extensive publication record with over 150 peer reviewed journal papers.Since 2004 research has focussed on human health-related topic with the last decade specifically related to emergency medicine. See ORCHID link below.
Works
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2014
Journal Article
Introducing the safety score audit for staff member and patient safety
Sinnott, M., Eley, R. and Winch, S. (2014). Introducing the safety score audit for staff member and patient safety. AORN Journal, 100 (1), 91-95. doi: 10.1016/j.aorn.2014.05.006
2014
Conference Publication
Moral distress and the Australian aged care worker
Eley, Robert, Burston, A., Tuckett, A. and Parker, D. (2014). Moral distress and the Australian aged care worker. American Psychological Association 122nd Annual Convention (APA 2014), Washington, United States, 6-10 August 2014.
2014
Journal Article
Tracking the patient journey by combining multiple hospital database systems
Wong, Andy, Kozan, Erhan, Sinnott, Michael, Spencer, Lyndall and Eley, Robert (2014). Tracking the patient journey by combining multiple hospital database systems. Australian Health Review, 38 (3), 332-336. doi: 10.1071/AH13070
2014
Journal Article
Opportunities, barriers and constraints to physical activity in rural Queensland, Australia
Eley, Robert, Bush, Robert and Brown, Wendy J. (2014). Opportunities, barriers and constraints to physical activity in rural Queensland, Australia. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 11 (1), 68-75. doi: 10.1123/jpah.2011-0312
2014
Conference Publication
Confidence: when it may not be a doctor's best trait
Eley, Robert (2014). Confidence: when it may not be a doctor's best trait. American Psychological Association 122nd Annual Convention (APA 2014), Washington, United States, 6-10 August 2014.
2014
Journal Article
The need to address poor numeracy skills in the emergency department environment
Eley, Robert, Sinnott, Michael, Steinle, Vicky, Trenning, Leeanne, Boyde, Mary and Dimeski, Goce (2014). The need to address poor numeracy skills in the emergency department environment. EMA - Emergency Medicine Australasia, 26 (3), 300-302. doi: 10.1111/1742-6723.12207
2013
Journal Article
Audit of a State-wide store and forward teledermatology service in Australia
Biscak, Terri M., Eley, Robert, Manoharan, Shobhan, Sinnott, Michael and Soyer, H. Peter (2013). Audit of a State-wide store and forward teledermatology service in Australia. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 19 (7), 362-366. doi: 10.1177/1357633X13506509
2013
Journal Article
Queensland nursing staffs' perceptions of the preparation for practice of registered and enrolled nurses
Hegney, Desley, Eley, Robert and Francis, Karen (2013). Queensland nursing staffs' perceptions of the preparation for practice of registered and enrolled nurses. Nurse Education Today, 33 (10), 1148-1152. doi: 10.1016/j.nedt.2012.11.023
2013
Journal Article
Career progression - the views of Queensland's nurses
Eley, Robert, Francis, Karen and Hegney, Desley (2013). Career progression - the views of Queensland's nurses. Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing, 30 (4), 23-31.
2013
Journal Article
The Potential Effects of the Didgeridoo as an Indigenous Intervention for Australian Aborigines: A Post Analysis
Eley, Robert (2013). The Potential Effects of the Didgeridoo as an Indigenous Intervention for Australian Aborigines: A Post Analysis. Music and Medicine, 5 (2), 84-92. doi: 10.1177/1943862113476306
2013
Conference Publication
Validation of an instrument to measure moral distress in the Australian aged care workforce
Burston, Adam, Tuckett, Anthony G., Parker, Deborah and Eley, Rob (2013). Validation of an instrument to measure moral distress in the Australian aged care workforce. Australian Nursing and Midwifery Conference, Newcastle, NSW, Australia, 17-18 October 2013. Newcastle, NSW, Australia: Hunter New England Health.
2013
Conference Publication
Moral distress and the Australian aged care nurse: improving workplace satisfaction and staff retention
Burston, Adam, Tuckett, Anthony G., Parker, Deborah and Eley, Rob (2013). Moral distress and the Australian aged care nurse: improving workplace satisfaction and staff retention. 4th Annual UnitingCare Queensland Research Conference 2013, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 8 November 2013.
2012
Book Chapter
Providing mental health services for men in rural areas
Gorman, Don, Eley, Robert and Hossain, Delwar (2012). Providing mental health services for men in rural areas. Rural mental health: issues, policies and best practices. (pp. 267-280) edited by K. Bryant Smalley, Jacob C. Warren and Jackson Rainer. New York, NY United States: Springer.
2012
Journal Article
Why did I become a nurse? Personal traits and reasons for entering nursing
Eley, Diann, Eley, Rob, Bertello, Marisa and Rogers-Clark, Cath (2012). Why did I become a nurse? Personal traits and reasons for entering nursing. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 68 (7), 1546-1555. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2648.2012.05955.x
2012
Journal Article
Consumer perceptions of the effectiveness of a breast care nurse in providing holistic, coordinated care to women with breast cancer
Eley, Robert and Rogers-Clark, Cath (2012). Consumer perceptions of the effectiveness of a breast care nurse in providing holistic, coordinated care to women with breast cancer. Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing, 29 (3), 56-61.
2012
Conference Publication
Determination of the usage of shade structures via a dosimetry technique
Parisi, Alfio V., Eley, Robert and Downs, Nathan (2012). Determination of the usage of shade structures via a dosimetry technique. Hoboken, NJ, United States: Wiley-Blackwell. doi: 10.1111/j.1751-1097.2012.01111.x
2011
Journal Article
The top eight issues Queensland Australia's aged-care nurses and assistants-in-nursing worried about outside their workplace: A qualitative snapshot
Tuckett, Anthony, Hegney, Desley, Parker, Deborah, Eley, Robert M. and Dickie, Robyn (2011). The top eight issues Queensland Australia's aged-care nurses and assistants-in-nursing worried about outside their workplace: A qualitative snapshot. International Journal of Nursing Practice, 17 (5), 444-454. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-172X.2011.01966.x
2011
Journal Article
Personality traits of Australian nurses and doctors: Challenging stereotypes?
Eley, Diann S. and Eley, Robert M. (2011). Personality traits of Australian nurses and doctors: Challenging stereotypes?. International Journal of Nursing Practice, 17 (4), 380-387. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-172X.2011.01952.x
2011
Journal Article
Exploring temperament and character traits in nurses and nursing students in a large regional area of Australia
Eley, Diann, Eley, Rob, Rogers-Clark, Cath and Young, Louise (2011). Exploring temperament and character traits in nurses and nursing students in a large regional area of Australia. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 20 (3-4), 563-570. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2702.2009.03122.x
2011
Journal Article
Broken glass as an injury hazard in an indigenous community
Henshaw, Richard, Eley, Robert and Gorman, Don (2011). Broken glass as an injury hazard in an indigenous community. Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, 35 (4), 18-26.
Funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Rob Eley is:
- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
What makes a good quality death for people with dementia?
Associate Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Virtual Toxicology Service: From phone advice to remote specialist care delivery. Developing a new model of care for specialty management.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Lee Woods
Completed supervision
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
The development, implementation, and evaluation of a digital occupational violence patient risk assessment tool in the emergency department
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Centaine Snoswell
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Using Meditation App to Reduce Emergency Department Occupational Stress: SMART Trial
Associate Advisor
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Factors contributing to cardiac rehabilitation uptake among patients with coronary artery disease in Thailand
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Marion Tower
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Factors that influence early career nurse employment outcomes, settings and intention to remain in the workforce: A prospective cohort study
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Marion Tower
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Moral distress and the Australian aged care worker. A mixed methods study.
Associate Advisor
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Exploring nurses' attitudes towards post graduate education for specialty practice in Australia
Associate Advisor
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