Stina Oftedal

Dietary intake and school readiness outcomes in children with cerebral palsy

This research opportunity focuses on validating measures of energy intake and dietary quality in children with CP, and investigating the association between nutrition outcomes and school readiness for children with CP. The successful candidate would undertake measurement of energy intake via weighed food records and total energy expenditure via doubly labelled water in a sub-group of the children participating in the School Readiness Project. This PhD project would be suitable for a dietitian/ nutritionist (CIs Dr Kristie Bell, Dr Stina Oftedal).

Infant feeding diet intervention in children at high risk of cerebral palsy

Infant feeding diet intervention in children at high risk of cerebral palsy

Co-design an infant feeding intervention for babies with cerebral palsy

Launch your PhD career by being part of a study to develop an infant feeding intervention for babies who often do not meet typical feeding milestones.

Why you should join us:

This is an exciting opportunity to develop an innovative infant feeding intervention for children who have been identified as being at high chance of receiving a diagnosis of cerebral palsy.

· Gain an understanding of feeding skills in infants with cerebral palsy.

· Work with infants with cerebral palsy and their families to understand what their needs are when it comes to introducing solids in terms of education and support.

· Co-design an intervention with parents of children with cerebral palsy, speech therapists and other clinicians involved in the care of infants at risk of cerebral palsy.

· Access comprehensive training in systematic review, basic and advanced biostatistics and mentorship from internationally recognised experts in the field.

Prerequisites

· A bachelor’s degree in nutrition or dietetics with a minimum class IIA honours or two years relevant research experience, or

· Master’s in Nutrition and Dietetics with a GPA >5.65

Improve diet quality in children with Cerebral Palsy

Improve diet quality in children with Cerebral Palsy

Co-design an intervention for improving diet quality in children with cerebral palsy.

Why you should join us:

This is an exciting opportunity to develop an innovative diet quality intervention for preschool aged children with cerebral palsy.

· Gain an understanding of diet quality in children with cerebral palsy.

· Work with children with cerebral palsy and their families to understand barriers and opportunities for improving diet quality.

· Co-design an intervention with parents of children with cerebral palsy and clinicians.

· Access comprehensive training in systematic review, basic and advanced biostatistics and mentorship from internationally recognised experts in the field.

Prerequisites:

· A bachelor’s degree in nutrition sciences with a minimum class IIA honours or two years relevant research experience, or

· Master’s in Nutrition and Dietetics or Public Health Nutrition with a GPA >5.65