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Mr Carl Francia
Mr

Carl Francia

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Overview

Background

Carl (Saibai Koedal) is a PhD Candidate studying the epidemiology of rheumatic heart disease in Queensland using linked hospital and administrative data. Currently, Carl holds an academic appointment (Lecturer, Physiotherapy) in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, the University of Queensland, and maintains a clinical role as a Staff Physiotherapist at The Prince Charles Hospital. Alongside research, Carl is also working to strengthen relationships between remote Torres Strait Islander communities and UQ to explore opportunities for education, student clinical placement and research partnerships.

Availability

Mr Carl Francia is:
Available for supervision

Qualifications

  • Bachelor (Honours), The University of Queensland

Research interests

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

Works

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6 works between 2022 and 2024

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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

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, 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. 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

Supervision

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