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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2009
Journal Article
Attitudes of Australian Nurses to Information Technology in the Workplace: A national survey
Eley, Robert, Soar, Jeffrey, Buikstra, Elizabeth, Fallon, Tony and Hegney, Desley (2009). Attitudes of Australian Nurses to Information Technology in the Workplace: A national survey. Computers Informatics Nursing Journal, 27 (2), 114-121. doi: 10.1097/NCN.0b013e318197557e
2009
Journal Article
Farm Advisors’ reflections on Mental Health First Aid training
Hossain, Delwar, Gorman, Don, Eley, Rob and Coutts, Jeff (2009). Farm Advisors’ reflections on Mental Health First Aid training. Australian e-Journal for the Advancement of Mental Health, 8 (1), 1-7.
2009
Conference Publication
'I love nursing, but ... ' - Qualitative findings from Australian aged-care nurses about their intrinsic, extrinsic and social work values
Tuckett, A., Eley, R., Hegney, D. and Parker, D. (2009). 'I love nursing, but ... ' - Qualitative findings from Australian aged-care nurses about their intrinsic, extrinsic and social work values. unknown, unknown, unknown.
2009
Conference Publication
Influence of temperament and character traits on nurse retention
Eley, Diann, Eley, Robert M, Rogers-Clark, Cath and Young, Janet L. (2009). Influence of temperament and character traits on nurse retention. APA 117th Convention, Toronto, Canada, 6-9 August, 2009. Canada: APA.
2009
Conference Publication
Supporting the mental health of farmers in Southern Queensland, Australia
Eley, Robert M, Hossain, Delwar, Coutts, Jeff, Gorman, Don and Eley, Diann (2009). Supporting the mental health of farmers in Southern Queensland, Australia. APA 117th Convention, Toronto, Canada, 6-9 August, 2009. Canada: APA.
2009
Journal Article
Enhancing the knowledge and skills of advisory and extension agents in mental health issues of farmers
Hossain, Delwar, Eley, Rob and Gorman, Don (2009). Enhancing the knowledge and skills of advisory and extension agents in mental health issues of farmers. Australasian Psychiatry, 17 (1 Supplement), s116-s120. doi: 10.1080/10398560902948365
2009
Conference Publication
'I love nursing, but ....' - Qualitative findings from Australian aged-care nurses about their intrinsic, extrinsic and social work values
Tuckett, A., Eley, R., Hegney, D. and Parker, D. (2009). 'I love nursing, but ....' - Qualitative findings from Australian aged-care nurses about their intrinsic, extrinsic and social work values. 42nd National Conference of the Australian Association of Gerontology, Canberra, ACT, Australia, 25-27 November 2009. Richmond, Vic., Australia: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia. doi: 10.1111/j.1741-6612.2009.00398.x
2008
Journal Article
Mental health of farmers in Southern Queensland: issues and support
Hossain, Delwar, Eley, Rob, Coutts, Jeff and Gorman, Don (2008). Mental health of farmers in Southern Queensland: issues and support. Australian Journal of Rural Health, 16 (6), 343-348. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1584.2008.01014.x
2008
Journal Article
The status of training and education in information and computer technology of Australian nurses: A national survey
Robert Eley, Tony Fallon, Jeffrey Soar, Elizabeth Buikstra and Desley Hegney (2008). The status of training and education in information and computer technology of Australian nurses: A national survey. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 17 (20), 2758-2767. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2702.2008.02285.x
2008
Journal Article
Nurses’ confidence and experience in using information technology
Eley, Robert, Fallon, Tony, Soar, Jeffrey, Buikstra, Elizabeth and Hegney, Desley (2008). Nurses’ confidence and experience in using information technology. Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing, 25 (3), 23-35.
2008
Journal Article
The value of breast care nurse in supporting rural and remote breast cancer patients in Queensland
Eley, Rob, Rogers-Clark, Cath and Murray, Kay (2008). The value of breast care nurse in supporting rural and remote breast cancer patients in Queensland. Cancer Nursing, 31 (6), e10-e18. doi: 10.1097/01.NCC.0000339246.60700.cf
2008
Conference Publication
Your Work, Your Time, Your Life Workforce Study
Hegney, Desley, Eley, Robert, Parker, Deborah and Tuckett, Anthony G. (2008). Your Work, Your Time, Your Life Workforce Study. QNU Annual Conference, Brisbane, Qld, Australia, 16-18 July 2008. Brisbane, Qld., Australia: University of Queensland.
2008
Conference Publication
Mental health first aid training for advisory and extension agents working with farmers
Gorman, D., Hossain, D., Eley, R. and Couts, J. (2008). Mental health first aid training for advisory and extension agents working with farmers. unknown, unknown, unknown.
2008
Book
Your work, your time, your life: report of results
Hegney, Desley, Parker, Deborah, Tuckett, Anthony and Eley, Robert (2008). Your work, your time, your life: report of results. St. Lucia, QLD, Australia: The University of Queensand.
2008
Journal Article
Music therapy to manage asthma
Eley, Robert and Gorman, Don (2008). Music therapy to manage asthma. Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, 32 (1), 9-10.
2007
Journal Article
Rural and remote health research: Key issues for health providers in southern Queensland
Eley, Rob M. and Baker, Peter G. (2007). Rural and remote health research: Key issues for health providers in southern Queensland. Australian Journal of Rural Health, 15 (6), 368-372. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1584.2007.00918.x
2007
Journal Article
Informing rural and remote students about careers in health: Factors influencing career decisions
Bulkstra, Elizabeth, Eley, Robert M. and Hindmarsh, Natalie (2007). Informing rural and remote students about careers in health: Factors influencing career decisions. Australian Journal of Rural Health, 15 (5), 289-295. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1584.2007.00899.x
2007
Journal Article
Aged care nursing in Queensland - the nurses' view
Eley, Robert, Hegney, Desley, Buikstra, Elizabeth, Fallon, Tony, Plank, Ashley and Parker, Victoria (2007). Aged care nursing in Queensland - the nurses' view. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 16 (5), 860-872. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2702.2006.01696.x
2007
Journal Article
Tenure, mobility and retention of nurses in Queensland, Australia: 2001 and 2004
Eley, Rob, Buikstra, Elizabeth, Plank, Ashley, Hegney, Desley and Parker, Victoria (2007). Tenure, mobility and retention of nurses in Queensland, Australia: 2001 and 2004. Journal of Nursing Management, 15 (3), 285-293. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2834.2007.00652.x
2007
Journal Article
Psychological services in five South West Queensland communities – supply and demand
Buiksta, E., Fallon, A. and Eley, R. (2007). Psychological services in five South West Queensland communities – supply and demand. Rural and Remote Health, 7 (1), 543.1-543.11.
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
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
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Doctor Philosophy
What makes a good quality death for people with dementia?
Associate Advisor
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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