Overview
Background
Karly is an Accredited Practising Dietitian committed to improving the lives of older people through quality nutrition care and food systems. Her research program is built on three interconnected pillars: 1) nutrition and food services in aged care, 2) gerontology and dietetics education and workforce development and 3) co-design and participatory nutrition research for healthy ageing. Karly's experience working as a dietitian with older adults in community and residential aged care, combined with her lived experience supporting loved ones through the aged care sector, provides a strong foundation for her research.
As an emerging research leader, she has a growing track record of publishing in nutrition and aged care journals, presenting at national and international conferences, contributing to media and securing research investment to advance her research program. Karly currently leads the Nutrition and Food and Nutrition in Aged Care Research Collaborative and has experience supervising Honours, Masters and PhD students. She is an Associate Editor of the Australasian Journal on Ageing and holds leadership roles within Dietitians Australia and the Australian Association of Gerontology.
Availability
- Dr Karly Bartrim is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours) of Nutrition and Dietetics, Griffith University
- Doctor of Philosophy of Nutrition and Dietetics, The University of Queensland
Works
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2026
Journal Article
Intentions of allied health students to work with older adults: A systematic review
O’Shea, Marie-Claire and Bartrim, Karly (2026). Intentions of allied health students to work with older adults: A systematic review. Educational Gerontology. doi: 10.1080/03601277.2026.2649352
2025
Journal Article
Food waste measurement in Australian hospitals and residential aged care homes
Cook, Nathan, Sansome, Kate, Bartrim, Karly and Collins, Jorja (2025). Food waste measurement in Australian hospitals and residential aged care homes. Frontiers in Nutrition, 12 1715385. doi: 10.3389/fnut.2025.1715385
2025
Journal Article
The impact of culinary education on adolescents' psychosocial wellbeing: a systematic review
Wong, Pui Ting, Barnes, Katelyn, Kirkegaard, Amy, Lepre, Breanna, Bartrim, Karly, Wright, Olivia, Crowley, Jennifer, Sullivan, Victoria and Ball, Lauren (2025). The impact of culinary education on adolescents' psychosocial wellbeing: a systematic review. Journal of Community and Applied Social Psychology, 35 (6) e70186, 1-14. doi: 10.1002/casp.70186
2025
Journal Article
Two decades of Medicare: An updated review of Medicare‐subsidised dietetics services in Australia
Kirkegaard, Amy, Lepre, Breanna, Bartrim, Karly and Ball, Lauren (2025). Two decades of Medicare: An updated review of Medicare‐subsidised dietetics services in Australia. Nutrition and Dietetics, 83 (2) 1747-0080.70016, 211-219. doi: 10.1111/1747-0080.70016
2025
Journal Article
Menu assessment tools used in residential aged care: a scoping review of content and quality
Bartrim, Karly, Pashley, Alice, Wheeler, Mikaela, Chen, Lily, Sossen, Lisa, Hancock, Tracy and Cave, Danielle (2025). Menu assessment tools used in residential aged care: a scoping review of content and quality. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 38 (4) e70083, 1-41. doi: 10.1111/jhn.70083
2025
Journal Article
Exploring care staff perspectives of malnutrition in residential aged care
Bartrim, Karly, Hill, Rhiannon and O'Shea, Marie‐Claire (2025). Exploring care staff perspectives of malnutrition in residential aged care. Australasian Journal on Ageing, 44 (2) e70054, e70054-2. doi: 10.1111/ajag.70054
2024
Journal Article
Food, nutrition and dining information on residential aged care facility websites: a website analysis
Tan, Zavier Kok Shen, Pashley, Alice, Ball, Lauren, Wright, Olivia Renee Louise and Bartrim, Karly (2024). Food, nutrition and dining information on residential aged care facility websites: a website analysis. Australasian Journal on Ageing, 44 (1) e13388, e13388. doi: 10.1111/ajag.13388
2024
Journal Article
What factors affect the recruitment and retention of allied health professionals working in hospitals? A systematic literature review
Baumgartner, Laure, Wright, Olivia, Barne, Katelyn, Bartrim, Karly, Kirkegaard, Amy, Sullivan, Victoria, Burch, Emily and Ball, Lauren (2024). What factors affect the recruitment and retention of allied health professionals working in hospitals? A systematic literature review. Australian Health Review, 49 (1) AH24287. doi: 10.1071/ah24287
2024
Other Outputs
Are we ready for the future? An exploration of Australian dietitians’ competence, preparedness, and experiences working in aged care
Bartrim, Karly (2024). Are we ready for the future? An exploration of Australian dietitians’ competence, preparedness, and experiences working in aged care. PhD Thesis, School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/2839e89
2024
Journal Article
Dietitians' perceptions of employment models used in Australian residential aged care facilities
Bartrim, Karly, Wright, Olivia R. L., Moyle, Wendy and Ball, Lauren (2024). Dietitians' perceptions of employment models used in Australian residential aged care facilities. Australasian Journal on Ageing, 43 (4), 762-772. doi: 10.1111/ajag.13335
2024
Journal Article
Allied health students' experiences of older adults in residential aged care placements: A scoping review
Bartrim, Karly, Waite, Cassandra, Williams, Lauren T. and O'Shea, Marie‐Claire (2024). Allied health students' experiences of older adults in residential aged care placements: A scoping review. Nutrition and Dietetics, 81 (1), 107-119. doi: 10.1111/1747-0080.12856
2023
Journal Article
Exploring Australian dietitians' experiences and preparedness for working in residential aged care facilities
Bartrim, Karly, Wright, Olivia R. L., Moyle, Wendy and Ball, Lauren (2023). Exploring Australian dietitians' experiences and preparedness for working in residential aged care facilities. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 37 (1), 111-125. doi: 10.1111/jhn.13234
2023
Journal Article
Australian dietitians' confidence in their knowledge and skills working with older adults in aged care: A national survey
Bartrim, Karly, Moyle, Wendy, Wright, Olivia R. L. and Ball, Lauren (2023). Australian dietitians' confidence in their knowledge and skills working with older adults in aged care: A national survey. Nutrition and Dietetics, 81 (2), 203-214. doi: 10.1111/1747-0080.12837
2023
Journal Article
Community organising frameworks, models, and processes to improve health: A systematic scoping review
Kadariya, Shanti, Ball, Lauren, Chua, David, Ryding, Henriette, Hobby, Julie, Marsh, Julie, Bartrim, Karly, Mitchell, Lana and Parkinson, Joy (2023). Community organising frameworks, models, and processes to improve health: A systematic scoping review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20 (7) 5341, 1-40. doi: 10.3390/ijerph20075341
2023
Journal Article
Examining dietitians' knowledge, skills and attitudes regarding working with older adults in residential aged care facilities and home care services: an integrative review
Bartrim, Karly, Moyle, Wendy, Rigby, Roshan and Ball, Lauren (2023). Examining dietitians' knowledge, skills and attitudes regarding working with older adults in residential aged care facilities and home care services: an integrative review. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 36 (1), 86-96. doi: 10.1111/jhn.13073
2022
Journal Article
Effects of different sources of low-dose caffeine on mood/arousal and cognitive performance
Irwin, Christopher, McCartney, Danielle, Grant, Gary, Delang, Nathan, Bartrim, Karly, Cox, Gregory R. and Desbrow, Ben (2022). Effects of different sources of low-dose caffeine on mood/arousal and cognitive performance. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 129 (6), 1672-1690. doi: 10.1177/00315125221124369
2020
Journal Article
Three consecutive nights of sleep loss: Effects of morning caffeine consumption on subjective sleepiness/alertness, reaction time and simulated driving performance
Bartrim, Karly, McCarthy, Brianna, McCartney, Danielle, Grant, Gary, Desbrow, Ben and Irwin, Christopher (2020). Three consecutive nights of sleep loss: Effects of morning caffeine consumption on subjective sleepiness/alertness, reaction time and simulated driving performance. Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour, 70, 124-134. doi: 10.1016/j.trf.2020.02.017
2019
Conference Publication
Three consecutive nights of restricted sleep: effects of morning caffeine consumption on mood, reaction time and simulated driving performance
Bartrim, K., McCarthy, B., McCartney, D., Desbrow, B. and Irwin, C. (2019). Three consecutive nights of restricted sleep: effects of morning caffeine consumption on mood, reaction time and simulated driving performance. 15th World Sleep Congress, Vancouver, Canada, 20-25 September 2019. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.sleep.2019.11.074
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Karly Bartrim is:
- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Preparing the Dietetics Workforce for ResidentialAged Care: Strengthening Education and Practice Readiness in Australia
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Sarah McNaughton
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Doctor Philosophy
Recruitment and Retention of Allied Health Professionals
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Olivia Wright, Professor Lauren Ball
Media
Enquiries
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- Aged Care Workforce
- Dietitian
- Foodservice
- Malnutrition
- Nutrition for Ageing
- Residential Aged Care
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