Overview
Background
Dr Stina Oftedal is an accredited practicing dietitian and postdoctoral research fellow at the Queensland Cerebral Palsy Rehabilitation Research Centre (QCPRRC). Stina completed her undergraduate degree at Queensland University of Technology in 2010, and completed her PhD at the University of Queensland in 2016. Stina's PhD explored the association of modifiable health behaviours (diet and physical activity) on growth and body composition in preschool-aged children with cerebral palsy, and this continues to be the focus of her postdoctoral work. She also has an interest in infant feeding and diet quality.
Availability
- Dr Stina Oftedal is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy of Paediatric Nutrition and Dietetics, The University of Queensland
Research interests
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Growth and body composition in children with cerebral palsy
I completed my PhD on the association of diet and physical activity and growth and body composition in children with CP and continue to work in this field.
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Diet quality in children with cerebral palsy
I am currently undertaking multiple research projects looking at the diet quality of children with cerebral palsy.
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Feeding difficulty in infants at high risk of cerebral palsy
I am leading a project to determine feeding difficulties in infants who have been diagnosed as 'high risk of CP' to inform interventions to support these babies and families with the introduction of solids.
Works
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2012
Journal Article
A systematic review of the clinimetric properties of habitual physical activity measures in young children with a motor disability
Oftedal, Stina, Bell, Kristie L., Mitchell, Louise E., Davies, Peter S. W., Ware, Robert S. and Boyd, Roslyn N. (2012). A systematic review of the clinimetric properties of habitual physical activity measures in young children with a motor disability. International Journal of Pediatrics, Article ID 976425 976425, 976425-12. doi: 10.1155/2012/976425
2012
Journal Article
The effect of virtual reality interventions on physical activity in children and adolescents with early brain injuries including cerebral palsy
Mitchell, Louise, Ziviani, Jenny, Oftedal, Stina and Boyd, Roslyn (2012). The effect of virtual reality interventions on physical activity in children and adolescents with early brain injuries including cerebral palsy. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, 54 (7), 667-671. doi: 10.1111/j.1469-8749.2011.04199.x
Funding
Current funding
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Stina Oftedal is:
- Available for supervision
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Available projects
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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
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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
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Early feeding difficulties in infants with cerebral palsy: impact on caregivers, co-design, and pilot of an early feeding intervention
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Roslyn Boyd, Dr Kath Benfer
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