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Dr Lee Woods
Dr

Lee Woods

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Overview

Background

Dr Lee Woods is a clinician researcher at the Queensland Digital Health Centre at The University of Queensland, Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Digital Health and practicing primary care registered nurse. Her research program focuses on safe, effective, and equitable digital transformation in healthcare. Dr Woods’ Digital Health CRC funded postdoctoral work involved the first Australian state-wide, academic-led digital maturity assessment across Queensland, spanning all 16 healthcare systems. Findings from the Queensland Health digital maturity assessments have been used by regional health services executives for local IT infrastructure business cases, have informed the refresh of Queensland Health’s Digital Health Strategy 2022 and the lessons learned have been translated internationally. Dr Woods has a national profile for her work on building the digital health capabilities of the Australian health workforce. Dr Woods is often invited to speak at national forums, teaches digital health into the clinical degrees at The University of Queensland and is engaged in academic consulting. Her previous roles in government, education sector and healthcare organisations across three states and in private, public and primary health services positions her well for clinical translation and policy reform. Her work has informed federal digital health strategy through project management of two foundational workforce and education documents at the Australian Digital Health Agency. Dr Woods was on the Project Leadership Team to develop Australia’s first national Clinical Informatics Fellowship Program, a partnership between academia and two national peak bodies. 

Availability

Dr Lee Woods is:
Available for supervision

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Nursing, Australian Catholic University
  • Postgraduate Diploma, University of Tasmania
  • Bachelor (Honours), University of Tasmania
  • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Tasmania

Works

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36 works between 2016 and 2025

1 - 20 of 36 works

2025

Journal Article

Raising the Topic: Clinical Needs Assessment and Co‐Design of Targeted Clinical Resources for Primary Healthcare Practitioners to Prevent and Manage Childhood Obesity

Canfell, Oliver J., Cotugno, Jacqueline, Munro, Joanna, Woods, Leanna, Littlewood, Robyn and Walker, Jacqueline L. (2025). Raising the Topic: Clinical Needs Assessment and Co‐Design of Targeted Clinical Resources for Primary Healthcare Practitioners to Prevent and Manage Childhood Obesity. Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 36 (2) e70033, e70033-2. doi: 10.1002/hpja.70033

Raising the Topic: Clinical Needs Assessment and Co‐Design of Targeted Clinical Resources for Primary Healthcare Practitioners to Prevent and Manage Childhood Obesity

2025

Journal Article

Assessing digital maturity of hospitals: viewpoint comparing national approaches in five countries

Cresswell, Kathrin, Jahn, Franziska, Silsand, Line, Woods, Leanna, Postema, Tim, Logan, Marion, Malkic, Sevala and Ammenwerth, Elske (2025). Assessing digital maturity of hospitals: viewpoint comparing national approaches in five countries. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 27 e57858, 1-9. doi: 10.2196/57858

Assessing digital maturity of hospitals: viewpoint comparing national approaches in five countries

2025

Journal Article

Use and impact of digital technology in supporting health providers deliver care in low- and low-middle-income countries: A systematic review protocol

Craig, Adam T., Lawford, Harriet, Miller, Maggie, Chen-Cao, Liuyi, Woods, Leanna, Liaw, Siaw-Teng and Godinho, Myron A. (2025). Use and impact of digital technology in supporting health providers deliver care in low- and low-middle-income countries: A systematic review protocol. PLOS ONE, 20 (2) e0319190, e0319190-2. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0319190

Use and impact of digital technology in supporting health providers deliver care in low- and low-middle-income countries: A systematic review protocol

2024

Journal Article

Strengthening rural healthcare outcomes through digital health: qualitative multi-site case study

Woods, Leanna, Eden, Rebekah, Macklin, Sophie, Krivit, Jenna, Duncan, Rhona, Murray, Helen, Donovan, Raelene and Sullivan, Clair (2024). Strengthening rural healthcare outcomes through digital health: qualitative multi-site case study. BMC Health Services Research, 24 (1) 1096. doi: 10.1186/s12913-024-11402-4

Strengthening rural healthcare outcomes through digital health: qualitative multi-site case study

2024

Journal Article

The right care in the right place: a scoping review of digital health education and training for rural healthcare workers

Woods, Leanna, Martin, Priya, Khor, Johnson, Guthrie, Lauren and Sullivan, Clair (2024). The right care in the right place: a scoping review of digital health education and training for rural healthcare workers. BMC Health Services Research, 24 (1) 1011, 1-12. doi: 10.1186/s12913-024-11313-4

The right care in the right place: a scoping review of digital health education and training for rural healthcare workers

2024

Journal Article

Impact of digital health on the quadruple aims of healthcare: a correlational and longitudinal study (Digimat Study)

Woods, Leanna, Eden, Rebekah, Green, Damian, Pearce, Andrew, Donovan, Raelene, McNeil, Keith and Sullivan, Clair (2024). Impact of digital health on the quadruple aims of healthcare: a correlational and longitudinal study (Digimat Study). International Journal of Medical Informatics, 189 105528, 105528. doi: 10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2024.105528

Impact of digital health on the quadruple aims of healthcare: a correlational and longitudinal study (Digimat Study)

2024

Book Chapter

Applied clinical informatics

Woods, Leanna, Canfell, Oliver and Sullivan, Clair (2024). Applied clinical informatics. Digital health: a transformative approach. (pp. 143-176) edited by Helen Almond and Carey Mather. Sydney, NSW, Australia: Elsevier.

Applied clinical informatics

2024

Journal Article

Consumer health informatics to advance precision prevention

Canfell, Oliver J., Woods, Leanna, Robins, Deborah and Sullivan, Clair (2024). Consumer health informatics to advance precision prevention. Yearbook of Medical Informatics, 33 (01), 149-157. doi: 10.1055/s-0044-1800735

Consumer health informatics to advance precision prevention

2024

Journal Article

Patient-facing e-health interventions to promote self-management in adult surgical patients: A scoping review

Williams, Cory James, Woods, Leanna, Tannagan, Chloe and Duff, Jed (2024). Patient-facing e-health interventions to promote self-management in adult surgical patients: A scoping review. Perioperative Care and Operating Room Management, 35 100384, 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.pcorm.2024.100384

Patient-facing e-health interventions to promote self-management in adult surgical patients: A scoping review

2024

Journal Article

Cashing in: cost-benefit analysis framework for digital hospitals

Nguyen, Kim-Huong, Comans, Tracy, Nguyen, Thi Thao, Simpson, Digby, Woods, Leanna, Wright, Chad, Green, Damian, McNeil, Keith and Sullivan, Clair (2024). Cashing in: cost-benefit analysis framework for digital hospitals. BMC Health Services Research, 24 (1) 694, 1-12. doi: 10.1186/s12913-024-11132-7

Cashing in: cost-benefit analysis framework for digital hospitals

2024

Journal Article

Codesigning an e-health intervention for surgery preparation and recovery

Williams, Cory, Woods, Lee, Stott, Adam and Duff, Jed (2024). Codesigning an e-health intervention for surgery preparation and recovery. Computers, Informatics, Nursing, 42 (9), 655-664. doi: 10.1097/cin.0000000000001137

Codesigning an e-health intervention for surgery preparation and recovery

2024

Journal Article

The impact of digital hospitals on patient and clinician experience: systematic review and qualitative evidence synthesis

Canfell, Oliver J., Woods, Leanna, Meshkat, Yasaman, Krivit, Jenna, Gunashanhar, Brinda, Slade, Christine, Burton-Jones, Andrew and Sullivan, Clair (2024). The impact of digital hospitals on patient and clinician experience: systematic review and qualitative evidence synthesis. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 26 (1) e47715, 1-24. doi: 10.2196/47715

The impact of digital hospitals on patient and clinician experience: systematic review and qualitative evidence synthesis

2023

Journal Article

Perceived impact of digital health maturity on patient experience, population health, health care costs, and provider experience: mixed methods case study

Woods, Leanna, Dendere, Ronald, Eden, Rebekah, Grantham, Brittany, Krivit, Jenna, Pearce, Andrew, McNeil, Keith, Green, Damian and Sullivan, Clair (2023). Perceived impact of digital health maturity on patient experience, population health, health care costs, and provider experience: mixed methods case study. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 25 e45868, 1-17. doi: 10.2196/45868

Perceived impact of digital health maturity on patient experience, population health, health care costs, and provider experience: mixed methods case study

2023

Journal Article

Show me the money: how do we justify spending health care dollars on digital health?

Woods, Leanna, Eden, Rebekah, Canfell, Oliver J., Nguyen, Kim‐Huong, Comans, Tracy and Sullivan, Clair (2023). Show me the money: how do we justify spending health care dollars on digital health?. Medical Journal of Australia, 218 (2), 53-57. doi: 10.5694/mja2.51799

Show me the money: how do we justify spending health care dollars on digital health?

2023

Journal Article

The typing is on the wall: Australia’s healthcare future needs a digitally capable workforce

Woods, Leanna, Janssen, Anna, Robertson, Samantha, Morgan, Clare, Butler-Henderson, Kerryn, Burton-Jones, Andrew and Sullivan, Clair (2023). The typing is on the wall: Australia’s healthcare future needs a digitally capable workforce. Australian Health Review, 47 (5), 553-558. doi: 10.1071/ah23142

The typing is on the wall: Australia’s healthcare future needs a digitally capable workforce

2022

Journal Article

Which one? A suggested approach for evaluating digital health maturity models

Woods, Leanna, Eden, Rebekah, Duncan, Rhona, Kodiyattu, Zack, Macklin, Sophie and Sullivan, Clair (2022). Which one? A suggested approach for evaluating digital health maturity models. Frontiers in Digital Health, 4 1045685, 1045685. doi: 10.3389/fdgth.2022.1045685

Which one? A suggested approach for evaluating digital health maturity models

2022

Journal Article

Evaluating digital health capability at scale using the digital health indicator

Woods, Leanna, Eden, Rebekah, Pearce, Andrew, Wong, Yu Ching Ides, Jayan, Lakshmi, Green, Damian, McNeil, Keith and Sullivan, Clair (2022). Evaluating digital health capability at scale using the digital health indicator. Applied Clinical Informatics, 13 (5), 991-1001. doi: 10.1055/s-0042-1757554

Evaluating digital health capability at scale using the digital health indicator

2022

Journal Article

The effect of digitisation on the safe management of anticoagulants

Austin, Jodie Ann, Barras, Michael, Woods, Leanna Sarah and Sullivan, Clair (2022). The effect of digitisation on the safe management of anticoagulants. Applied Clinical Informatics, 13 (04), 845-856. doi: 10.1055/a-1910-4339

The effect of digitisation on the safe management of anticoagulants

2022

Journal Article

Precision public health for non-communicable diseases: an emerging strategic roadmap and multinational use cases

Canfell, Oliver J., Davidson, Kamila, Woods, Leanna, Sullivan, Clair, Cocoros, Noelle M., Klompas, Michael, Zambarano, Bob, Eakin, Elizabeth, Littlewood, Robyn and Burton-Jones, Andrew (2022). Precision public health for non-communicable diseases: an emerging strategic roadmap and multinational use cases. Frontiers in Public Health, 10 854525, 1-10. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.854525

Precision public health for non-communicable diseases: an emerging strategic roadmap and multinational use cases

2022

Journal Article

Synthesizing dimensions of digital maturity in hospitals: systematic review

Duncan, Rhona, Eden, Rebekah, Woods, Leanna, Wong, Ides and Sullivan, Clair (2022). Synthesizing dimensions of digital maturity in hospitals: systematic review. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 24 (3) e32994, e32994. doi: 10.2196/32994

Synthesizing dimensions of digital maturity in hospitals: systematic review

Funding

Current funding

  • 2024 - 2026
    Digital-enabled solutions to support healthcare delivery: Transforming outcomes for heart failure in Australia (SMART; Self-Management And Remote Technologies) (an MRFF CH led by Deakin University)
    Deakin University
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2024
    STRIVE HEALTH DIARY APP for Youths and Adults with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD)
    Save Our Sons Duchenne Foundation
    Open grant

Supervision

Availability

Dr Lee Woods is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Utilising data in digital technology to improve health services for patients with under-recognised gynaecology conditions.

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Amalie Dyda

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Digital Health Intervention-Based Integrated Care Model for Type 2 Diabetes

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Clair Sullivan

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Digital Health Intervention-Based Integrated Care Model for Type 2 Diabetes

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Clair Sullivan

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Developing an Inclusive Framework for Public Willingness to Share Health Data for AI-Driven Healthcare Models in Australia

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Amalie Dyda, Professor Jason Pole

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Using technology to efficiently analyse qualitative healthcare data at scale

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Clair Sullivan, Professor Jason Pole

  • 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: Associate Professor Andrew Staib

  • 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: Associate Professor Andrew Staib

Completed supervision

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