Mr Carl Francia
Mr

Carl Francia

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Background

Carl (Saibai Koedal `awgadhalayg) is a PhD Candidate (thesis under examination) investigating the epidemiology of rheumatic heart disease in Queensland using linked hospital and administrative data. He is a Lecturer in Physiotherapy within the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at The University of Queensland. Carl’s interests span health education, research, data, and workforce development to strengthen communities.

Availability

Mr Carl Francia is:
Available for supervision

Fields of research

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child health and wellbeing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural determinants of health Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and wellbeing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and wellbeing not elsewhere classified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health policy Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health promotion Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health services Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men’s health and wellbeing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mothers and babies health and wellbeing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander remote health Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social determinants of health Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander theory of change models for health Allied health and rehabilitation science Allied health and rehabilitation science not elsewhere classified Biomedical and Clinical Sciences Community child health Health Sciences Health equity Health informatics and information systems Health promotion Health services and systems Health surveillance Indigenous Studies Preventative health care Primary health care Public health Public health not elsewhere classified Social determinants of health

Qualifications

  • Bachelor (Honours), The University of Queensland

Research interests

  • rheumatic heart disease; acute rheumatic fever; health equity; cardiovascular health; big data.

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11 works between 2022 and 2025
All (11) Journal Article (8) Conference Publication (3)

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Featured

2023

Journal Article

The evidence that rheumatic heart disease control programs in Australia are making an impact

Stacey, Ingrid, Ralph, Anna, de Dassel, Jessica, Nedkoff, Lee, Wade, Vicki, Francia, Carl, Wyber, Rosemary, Murray, Kevin, Hung, Joseph and Katzenellenbogen, Judith (2023). The evidence that rheumatic heart disease control programs in Australia are making an impact. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 47 (4) 100071, 100071. doi: 10.1016/j.anzjph.2023.100071

The evidence that rheumatic heart disease control programs in Australia are making an impact

2025

Journal Article

The epidemiology of acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease in Queensland, 2017–2021: a population-level cohort study using linked administrative data

Francia, Carl J. (Saibai Koedal awgadhalayg, Guda Maluylgal Nation), Johnston, Leanne M., Stacey, Ingrid, Justo, Robert N., Fraser, John F. and Katzenellenbogen, Judith M (2025). The epidemiology of acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease in Queensland, 2017–2021: a population-level cohort study using linked administrative data. Medical Journal of Australia mja2.70052. doi: 10.5694/mja2.70052

The epidemiology of acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease in Queensland, 2017–2021: a population-level cohort study using linked administrative data

2025

Journal Article

Missed opportunities for diagnosing acute rheumatic fever

Woods, John A., Stacey, Ingrid, Sodhi‐Berry, Nita, MacDonald, Bradley R., Francia, Carl and Katzenellenbogen, Judith M. (2025). Missed opportunities for diagnosing acute rheumatic fever. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 61 (9), 1529-1530. doi: 10.1111/jpc.70135

Missed opportunities for diagnosing acute rheumatic fever

2025

Conference Publication

Long-Term Outcomes of Acute Rheumatic Fever in Young Queenslanders: A Retrospective Cohort Study Using Linked Data, 2001–2021

Francia, C., Katzenellenbogen, J., Justo, R., Fraser, J., Stacey, I. and Johnston, L. (2025). Long-Term Outcomes of Acute Rheumatic Fever in Young Queenslanders: A Retrospective Cohort Study Using Linked Data, 2001–2021. 73rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 14-17 August 2025. Chatswood, NSW Australia: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.hlc.2025.06.024

Long-Term Outcomes of Acute Rheumatic Fever in Young Queenslanders: A Retrospective Cohort Study Using Linked Data, 2001–2021

2024

Journal Article

Pattern of hospital admissions and costs associated with acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease in Australia, 2012-2017

Stacey, Ingrid, Katzenellenbogen, Judith, Hung, Joseph, Seth, Rebecca, Francia, Carl, MacDonald, Bradley, Marangou, James, Murray, Kevin and Cannon, Jeffrey (2024). Pattern of hospital admissions and costs associated with acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease in Australia, 2012-2017. Australian Health Review, 49 (1) AH24148, 1-8. doi: 10.1071/ah24148

Pattern of hospital admissions and costs associated with acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease in Australia, 2012-2017

2024

Journal Article

Estimating the true number of people with acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease from two data sources using capture–recapture methodology

Thandrayen, Joanne, Stacey, Ingrid, Oliver, Jane, Francia, Carl, Katzenellenbogen, Judith M. and Wyber, Rosemary (2024). Estimating the true number of people with acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease from two data sources using capture–recapture methodology. Australian Health Review, 49 (1) AH24267. doi: 10.1071/ah24267

Estimating the true number of people with acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease from two data sources using capture–recapture methodology

2024

Conference Publication

Age-Specific and Age-Standardised Prevalence of Rheumatic Heart Disease in Queensland (2021) Using Linked Data

Francia, C., Fraser, J., Justo, R., Katzenellenbogen, J., Stacey, I. and Johnston, L. (2024). Age-Specific and Age-Standardised Prevalence of Rheumatic Heart Disease in Queensland (2021) Using Linked Data. 72nd Annual Scientific Meeting of the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand, Perth, WA Australia, 1-4 August 2024. Chatswood, NSW Australia: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.hlc.2024.06.728

Age-Specific and Age-Standardised Prevalence of Rheumatic Heart Disease in Queensland (2021) Using Linked Data

2024

Journal Article

Exploring equity of care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples within the state-wide Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Screening Clinic and Multi-disciplinary Service in Queensland Health

McDougall, Alistair, Raymer, Maree, Window, Peter, Cottrell, Michelle, Nelson, Curtley, Francia, Carl, Watson, Eliza and O’Leary, Shaun (2024). Exploring equity of care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples within the state-wide Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Screening Clinic and Multi-disciplinary Service in Queensland Health. Australian Health Review, 49 (1) AH24063, 1-12. doi: 10.1071/ah24063

Exploring equity of care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples within the state-wide Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Screening Clinic and Multi-disciplinary Service in Queensland Health

2024

Journal Article

Follow-up echocardiographic changes in children and youth aged <25 years with latent rheumatic heart disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis of global data

Francia, Carl J., Fraser, John F., Justo, Robert, Cassimatis, Joan, Manoy, Sophie and Johnston, Leanne M (2024). Follow-up echocardiographic changes in children and youth aged <25 years with latent rheumatic heart disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis of global data. International Journal of Cardiology, 403 131911, 131911. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2024.131911

Follow-up echocardiographic changes in children and youth aged <25 years with latent rheumatic heart disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis of global data

2024

Journal Article

Are we missing opportunities to detect acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease in hospital care? A multijurisdictional cohort study

Woods, John A., Sodhi-Berry, Nita, MacDonald, Bradley R., Ralph, Anna P., Francia, Carl, Stacey, Ingrid and Katzenellenbogen, Judith M. (2024). Are we missing opportunities to detect acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease in hospital care? A multijurisdictional cohort study. Australian Health Review, 49 (1) AH23273. doi: 10.1071/ah23273

Are we missing opportunities to detect acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease in hospital care? A multijurisdictional cohort study

2022

Conference Publication

Latent Rheumatic Heart Disease Progression in Children and Youths Living in Endemic Regions: A Global Systematic Review

Francia, C., Johnston, L., Justo, R., Manoy, S., Cassimatis, J. and Fraser, J. (2022). Latent Rheumatic Heart Disease Progression in Children and Youths Living in Endemic Regions: A Global Systematic Review. 70th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand, Gold Coast, QLD Australia, 11-14 August 2022. Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.hlc.2022.06.478

Latent Rheumatic Heart Disease Progression in Children and Youths Living in Endemic Regions: A Global Systematic Review

Current funding

  • 2025 - 2027
    Towards Equitable Monitoring in the ICU - Reducing Racial Bias of Pulse Oximeters with Corrective Algorithms
    TPCH Foundation Innovation Grants
    Open grant

Availability

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