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Dr Kristiana Ludlow
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Kristiana Ludlow

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Overview

Background

Dr Kristiana Ludlow is a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Health Services Research, Faculty of Health, Medicine, and Behavioural Sciences, the University of Queensland, and an Honorary Postdoctoral Fellow at the Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University. She completed her Bachelor of Psychology with first class Honours in 2015, her Master of Research in Medicine and Health Sciences in 2017, and her PhD in in Health Innovation in 2020. Dr Ludlow has expertise in co-design, qualitative research and Q methodology. Her research interests include co-designing interventions and digital health tools with end-users, frailty, education, aged care, person-centred care, the role of family caregivers in care, missed care/unfinished care, and care prioritisation. She is passionate about collaborating with consumers, service users and health professionals to improve the delivery of healthcare and mental health services.

Availability

Dr Kristiana Ludlow is:
Available for supervision
Media expert

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Macquarie University

Works

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60 works between 2016 and 2025

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2018

Journal Article

The effects of hearing loss on person-centred care in residential aged care: a narrative review

Ludlow, Kristiana, Mumford, Virginia, Makeham, Meredith, Braithwaite, Jeffrey and Greenfield, David (2018). The effects of hearing loss on person-centred care in residential aged care: a narrative review. Geriatric Nursing, 39 (3), 296-302. doi: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2017.10.013

The effects of hearing loss on person-centred care in residential aged care: a narrative review

2018

Conference Publication

Experiencing the boundaries and characteristics of the complex adaptive system (CAS): A complexity simulation game

Braithwaite, Jeffrey, Churruca, Kate, Ellise, Louise A., Long, Janet, Herkes, Jessica, Ludlow, Kristiana, Mannion, Russell, Pope, Catherine, Hyde, Paula and Killett, Alison (2018). Experiencing the boundaries and characteristics of the complex adaptive system (CAS): A complexity simulation game. International Organisational Behaviour in Healthcare Conference 2018, Montreal, Canada, 13-16 May 2018.

Experiencing the boundaries and characteristics of the complex adaptive system (CAS): A complexity simulation game

2018

Conference Publication

Accomplishing reform and systems improvement in international context: Learning Accomplishing reform and systems improvement in international context: Learning about change within and across the borders of 60 countries

Braithwaite, Jeffrey, Ludlow, Kristiana, James, Wendy, Herkes, Jessica, Ellis, Louise A., Churruca, Kate and McPherson, Elise (2018). Accomplishing reform and systems improvement in international context: Learning Accomplishing reform and systems improvement in international context: Learning about change within and across the borders of 60 countries. International Organisational Behaviour in Healthcare Conference 2018, Montreal, Canada, 13-16 May 2018.

Accomplishing reform and systems improvement in international context: Learning Accomplishing reform and systems improvement in international context: Learning about change within and across the borders of 60 countries

2018

Book Chapter

Discussion and conclusion

Braithwaite, Jeffrey, Mannion, Russell, Matsuyama, Yukihiro, Shekelle, Paul G., Whittaker, Stuart, Al-Adawi, Samir, Ludlow, Kristiana and James, Wendy (2018). Discussion and conclusion. Health systems improvement across the globe: success stories from 60 countries. (pp. 439-450) edited by Jeffrey Braithwaite, Russell Mannion, Yukihiro Matsuyama, Paul G. Shekelle, Stuart Whittaker and Samir Al-Adawi. Abingdon, United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.

Discussion and conclusion

2018

Book Chapter

Central Asia: From Russia with love: Health reform in the Stans of Central Asia

Braithwaite, Jeffrey, James, Wendy, Ludlow, Kristiana and Matsuyama, Yukihiro (2018). Central Asia: From Russia with love: Health reform in the Stans of Central Asia. Healthcare systems: future predictions for global care. (pp. 287-292) edited by Jeffrey Braithwaite, Russell Mannion, Yukihiro Matsuyama , Paul G. Shekelle, Stuart Whittaker and Samir Al-Adawi. Boca Raton, FL, United States: CRC Press.

Central Asia: From Russia with love: Health reform in the Stans of Central Asia

2018

Book Chapter

Discussion and conclusion

Braithwaite, Jeffrey, Mannion, Russell, Matsuyama, Yukihiro, Shekelle, Paul G., Whittaker, Stuart, Al-Adawi, Samir, Ludlow, Kristiana and James, Wendy (2018). Discussion and conclusion. Healthcare systems: future predictions for global care. (pp. 451-467) edited by Jeffrey Braithwaite, Russell Mannion, Yukihiro Matsuyama, Paul G. Shekelle, Stuart Whittaker and Samir Al-Adawi. Boca Raton, FL, United States: CRC Press.

Discussion and conclusion

2018

Book Chapter

South-East Asia: Taming communicable diseases

Braithwaite, Jeffrey, James, Wendy, Ludlow, Kristiana and Matsuyama, Yukihiro (2018). South-East Asia: Taming communicable diseases. Healthcare systems: future predictions for global care. (pp. 443-450) edited by Jeffrey Braithwaite, Russell Mannion, Yukihiro Matsuyama, Paul G. Shekelle, Stuart Whittaker and Samir Al-Adawi. Boca Raton, FL, United States: CRC Press.

South-East Asia: Taming communicable diseases

2018

Book Chapter

Middle East and North Africa (MENA): Health systems in transition

Braithwaite, Jeffrey, James, Wendy, Ludlow, Kristiana and Devkaran, Subashnie (2018). Middle East and North Africa (MENA): Health systems in transition. Healthcare systems: future predictions for global care. (pp. 355-361) edited by Jeffrey Braithwaite, Russell Mannion, Yukihiro Matsuyama, Paul G. Shekelle, Stuart Whittaker and Samir Al-Adawi. Boca Raton, FL, United States: CRC Press.

Middle East and North Africa (MENA): Health systems in transition

2018

Book Chapter

Introduction

Braithwaite, Jeffrey, Mannion, Russell, Matsuyama, Yukihiro, Shekelle, Paul G., Whittaker, Stuart, Al-Adawi, Samir, Ludlow, Kristiana and James, Wendy (2018). Introduction. Healthcare systems: future predictions for global care. (pp. 1-13) edited by Jeffrey Braithwaite, Russell Mannion, Yukihiro Matsuyama, Paul G. Shekelle, Stuart Whittaker and Samir Al-Adawi. Boca Raton, FL, United States: CRC Press.

Introduction

2018

Conference Publication

Where theorists and empiricists fear to tread: comparing and contrasting the interplays between complexity science and organisational cultural accounts of health care organisation

Braithwaite, Jeffrey, Churruca, Kate, Pomare, Chiara, Ellis, Louise A., Long, Janet, Ludlow, Kristiana, Testa, Luke and Lamprell, Gina (2018). Where theorists and empiricists fear to tread: comparing and contrasting the interplays between complexity science and organisational cultural accounts of health care organisation. International Organisational Behaviour in Healthcare Conference 2018, Montreal, Canada, 13-16 May 2018.

Where theorists and empiricists fear to tread: comparing and contrasting the interplays between complexity science and organisational cultural accounts of health care organisation

2018

Book Chapter

Introduction

Braithwaite, Jeffrey, Mannion, Russell, Matsuyama, Yukihiro, Shekelle, Paul G., Whittaker, Stuart, Al-Adawi, Samir, Ludlow, Kristiana and James, Wendy (2018). Introduction. Health systems improvement across the globe: success stories from 60 countries. (pp. lxix-lxcv) edited by Jeffrey Braithwaite, Russell Mannion, Yukihiro Matsuyama, Paul G. Shekelle, Stuart Whittaker and Samir Al-Adawi. Abingdon, United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.

Introduction

2018

Book Chapter

Central and Eastern Europe: Strengthening community-based family care and improving health equities

Braithwaite, Jeffrey, James, Wendy, Ludlow, Kristiana and Mannion, Russell (2018). Central and Eastern Europe: Strengthening community-based family care and improving health equities. Healthcare systems: future predictions for global care. (pp. 281-286) edited by Jeffrey Braithwaite, Russell Mannion, Yukihiro Matsuyama, Paul G. Shekelle, Stuart Whittaker and Samir Al-Adawi. Boca Raton, FL, United States: CRC Press.

Central and Eastern Europe: Strengthening community-based family care and improving health equities

2017

Journal Article

Association between organisational and workplace cultures, and patient outcomes: Systematic review

Braithwaite, Jeffrey, Herkes, Jessica, Ludlow, Kristiana, Testa, Luke and Lamprell, Gina (2017). Association between organisational and workplace cultures, and patient outcomes: Systematic review. BMJ Open, 7 (11) e017708, 1-11. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2017-017708

Association between organisational and workplace cultures, and patient outcomes: Systematic review

2017

Journal Article

Built to last? the sustainability of health system improvements, interventions and change strategies: A study protocol for a systematic review

Braithwaite, Jeffrey, Testa, Luke, Lamprell, Gina, Herkes, Jessica, Ludlow, Kristiana, McPherson, Elise, Campbell, Margie and Holt, Joanna (2017). Built to last? the sustainability of health system improvements, interventions and change strategies: A study protocol for a systematic review. BMJ Open, 7 (11) e018568, 1-6. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2017-018568

Built to last? the sustainability of health system improvements, interventions and change strategies: A study protocol for a systematic review

2017

Journal Article

Accomplishing reform: successful case studies drawn from the health systems of 60 countries

Braithwaite, Jeffrey, Mannion, Russell, Matsuyama, Yukihiro, Shekelle, Paul, Whittaker, Stuart, Al-Adawi, Samir, Ludlow, Kristiana, James, Wendy, Ting, Hsuen P., Herkes, Jessica, Ellis, Louise A., Churruca, Kate, Nicklin, Wendy and Hughes, Clifford (2017). Accomplishing reform: successful case studies drawn from the health systems of 60 countries. International Journal for Quality in Health Care, 29 (6) mzx122, 880-886. doi: 10.1093/intqhc/mzx122

Accomplishing reform: successful case studies drawn from the health systems of 60 countries

2017

Journal Article

Medical leadership, a systematic narrative review: Do hospitals and healthcare organisations perform better when led by doctors?

Clay-Williams, Robyn, Ludlow, Kristiana, Testa, Luke, Li, Zhicheng and Braithwaite, Jeffrey (2017). Medical leadership, a systematic narrative review: Do hospitals and healthcare organisations perform better when led by doctors?. BMJ Open, 7 (9) e014474, 1-11. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2016-014474

Medical leadership, a systematic narrative review: Do hospitals and healthcare organisations perform better when led by doctors?

2017

Other Outputs

The effects of hearing loss on preferences for shared decision making in residential aged care: a mixed methods approach

Ludlow, Kristiana (2017). The effects of hearing loss on preferences for shared decision making in residential aged care: a mixed methods approach. Master's Thesis, Health Innovation, Macquarie University.

The effects of hearing loss on preferences for shared decision making in residential aged care: a mixed methods approach

2017

Other Outputs

Complexity science in healthcare – aspirations, approaches, applications and accomplishments: a white paper

Braithwaite, Jeffrey, Churruca, Kate, Ellis, Louise A., Long, Janet, Clay-Williams, Robyn, Damen, Nikki, Herkes, Jessica, Pomare, Chiara and Ludlow, Kristiana (2017). Complexity science in healthcare – aspirations, approaches, applications and accomplishments: a white paper. Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University.

Complexity science in healthcare – aspirations, approaches, applications and accomplishments: a white paper

2016

Journal Article

Association between organisational and workplace cultures, and patient outcomes: Systematic review protocol

Braithwaite, J., Herkes, J., Ludlow, K., Lamprell, G. and Testa, L. (2016). Association between organisational and workplace cultures, and patient outcomes: Systematic review protocol. BMJ Open, 6 (12) e013758, 1-5. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2016-013758

Association between organisational and workplace cultures, and patient outcomes: Systematic review protocol

2016

Journal Article

The basis of clinical tribalism, hierarchy and stereotyping: A laboratory-controlled teamwork experiment

Braithwaite, Jeffrey, Clay-Williams, Robyn, Vecellio, Elia, Marks, Danielle, Hooper, Tamara, Westbrook, Mary, Westbrook, Johanna, Blakely, Brette and Ludlow, Kristiana (2016). The basis of clinical tribalism, hierarchy and stereotyping: A laboratory-controlled teamwork experiment. BMJ Open, 6 (7) e012467, 1-10. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2016-012467

The basis of clinical tribalism, hierarchy and stereotyping: A laboratory-controlled teamwork experiment

Funding

Current funding

  • 2025 - 2029
    Improving frailty knowledge and empowering behaviour change via a co-designed Frailty Hub for healthcare consumers and caregivers
    NHMRC Investigator Grants
    Open grant
  • 2024 - 2029
    An automatic electronic frailty index in Australian primary care and a toolkit for action
    Bond University
    Open grant
  • 2024 - 2029
    Co-creating rainbow-inclusive care for gender & sexually diverse people in residential aged care (MRFF led by Southern Cross University)
    Southern Cross University
    Open grant
  • 2024 - 2025
    Frail-VaS: Core Outcomes Study (Queensland Advancing Clinical Research Fellowship led by Metro South HHS)
    Metro South Hospital and Health Service
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2026
    Physical activity, goals and outcomes for older Australians in the Transition Care Program: a pragmatic randomised controlled trial
    Metro South Hospital and Health Service
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2025
    Outcomes of importance to frail vascular surgery patients and their caregivers: A longitudinal study (Frail-VaS) (QA CRF externally led by Metro South HHS)
    Metro South Hospital and Health Service
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2026
    Oral Health in Aged Care: Addressing Oral Health Inequity and Unmet Dental Care Needs of Vulnerable Population
    NHMRC MRFF Dementia, Ageing and Aged Care Mission
    Open grant

Supervision

Availability

Dr Kristiana Ludlow is:
Available for supervision

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Available projects

  • Co-designing digital frailty education with health consumers and caregivers

    Frailty is a risk state characterised by an accumulation of physical, cognitive, social and functional deficits. Interventions targeting exercise, nutrition, social connection and medication optimisation can prevent, reduce or even reverse frailty. Evidence suggests that healthcare consumers generally have a poor understanding of frailty and limited access to frailty resources.

    This program of work aims to co-design digital frailty education and resources for consumers and caregivers to improve their knowledge and understanding of frailty, and equip people with skills to prevent and manage frailty.

    This PhD project may involve:

    • Conducting a needs analysis to inform the content of the education intervention;
    • Facilitating the co-design of the digital modules and resources with consumers and caregivers;
    • Conducting usability testing of the intervention; and
    • Co-designing a dissemination plan to support knowledge translation.

    This PhD will directly contribute to the health knowledge and behaviours of healthcare consumers and caregivers and the implementation of the digital education intervention at a national level.

    The PhD candidate will have the opportunity to develop skills in quantitative and qualitative research methods, co-design, project management, behaviour change science, digital health, and health promotion.

Supervision history

Current supervision

Media

Enquiries

Contact Dr Kristiana Ludlow directly for media enquiries about:

  • Aged care
  • Care prioritisation
  • Frailty education
  • Informal caregiving
  • Missed care
  • Residential aged care
  • Workplace culture

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