Overview
Background
Herston Campus
Allyson Mutch is an Associate Professor in Health Systems in the School of Public Health, University of Queensland and a Senior Fellow in the Higher Education Academy. Her research uses qualitative methods to investigate the social determinants of health and the health and wellbeing of people who are socially excluded and experiencing disadvantage. Allyson's research is firmly embedded in community, with strong links to community organisations that ensure their needs are represented.
Availability
- Associate Professor Allyson Mutch is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours) of Arts, Flinders University
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
- Graduate Certificate of Teacher Education: Higher Education, The University of Queensland
Research interests
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Social Determinants of Health
Health inequalities and the social determinants of health are foundational in my research and teaching. I am commited to conducting research in this area and sharing this work with my students in the classroom
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Health and the wellbeing of marginalised and disadvantaged communities
We are currently working with a number of population groups who are at risk of disadvantage and marginalisation (including people living with HIV and people with an intellectual disability)
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Health Care Navigation
Our work in this area has focused on referral pathways between the primary care and community health sector with increasing emphasis on integrated care with secondary health systems. This includes a specific interest in peer and nurse navigation
Works
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2016
Journal Article
Haemophilia and age-related comorbidities: do men with haemophilia consult a general practitioner for men's preventative health checks?
Hollingdrake, O., Mutch, A., Zeissink, B., Lawler, S. P., David, M. and Fitzgerald, L. (2016). Haemophilia and age-related comorbidities: do men with haemophilia consult a general practitioner for men's preventative health checks?. Haemophilia, 22 (4), E335-E337. doi: 10.1111/hae.12968
2016
Journal Article
Why do people with chronic disease not contact consumer health organisations? A survey of general practice patients
Boyle, Frances M., Dean, Julie H., Young, Charlotte E. and Mutch, Allyson J. (2016). Why do people with chronic disease not contact consumer health organisations? A survey of general practice patients. Primary Health Care Research and Development, 17 (4), 393-404. doi: 10.1017/S146342361500050X
2016
Journal Article
Stuck in the catch 22: attitudes towards smoking cessation among populations vulnerable to social disadvantage
Pateman, Kelsey, Ford, Pauline, Fitzgerald, Lisa, Mutch, Allyson, Yuke, Kym, Bonevski, Billie and Gartner, Coral (2016). Stuck in the catch 22: attitudes towards smoking cessation among populations vulnerable to social disadvantage. Addiction, 111 (6), 1048-1056. doi: 10.1111/add.13253
2016
Conference Publication
Inclusive Qualitative Research With People With Intellectual Disability: A Systematic Mapping of the Field
Brooker, Katie, van Dooren, Kate and Mutch, Allyson (2016). Inclusive Qualitative Research With People With Intellectual Disability: A Systematic Mapping of the Field. Qualitative Health Research Conference, Toronto, 19-21 October 2015. Canada: University of Alberta International Institute for Qualitative Methodology. doi: 10.1177/1609406916628953
2016
Conference Publication
Applying inclusive qualitative research practices with adults with intellectual disabilities: some reflections
Brooker, K., van Dooren, K. and Mutch, A. (2016). Applying inclusive qualitative research practices with adults with intellectual disabilities: some reflections. 2016 IASSIDD World Congress, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 15-19 August 2016. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/jir.12306
2016
Conference Publication
The relationship between social support and physical activity for adults with intellectual disabilities
Brooker, K., van Dooren, K. and Mutch, A. (2016). The relationship between social support and physical activity for adults with intellectual disabilities. 2016 IASSIDD World Congress, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 15-19 August 2016. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/jir.12305
2015
Journal Article
Incorporating patient preferences in the management of multiple long-term conditions: is this a role for clinical practice guidelines?
Young, Charlotte E., Boyle, Frances M., Brooker, Katie S. and Mutch, Allyson J. (2015). Incorporating patient preferences in the management of multiple long-term conditions: is this a role for clinical practice guidelines?. Journal of Comorbidity, 5 (1), 122-131. doi: 10.15256/joc.2015.5.53
2015
Journal Article
Supporting parents following pregnancy loss: A cross-sectional study of telephone peer supporters
Boyle, Frances M., Mutch, Allyson J., Barber, Elizabeth A., Carroll, Christine and Dean, Julie H. (2015). Supporting parents following pregnancy loss: A cross-sectional study of telephone peer supporters. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 15 (1) 291, 291.1-291.10. doi: 10.1186/s12884-015-0713-y
2015
Journal Article
Proposed changes to Medicare: undermining equity and outcomes in Australian primary health care?
Williams, Owain, Mutch, Allyson, Douglas, Pamela S., Boyle, Frances M. and Hill, Peter S. (2015). Proposed changes to Medicare: undermining equity and outcomes in Australian primary health care?. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 39 (2), 106-108. doi: 10.1111/1753-6405.12348
2015
Conference Publication
Attitudes of people living with HIV toward nicotine products and tobacco harm reductuin: A focus group study
Gartner, C., Pateman, K., Fitzgerald, L., Mutch, A., Bonevski, B., Borland, R., Watts, P., Howard, C., Perri, V., Crawford, D. and Ford, P. (2015). Attitudes of people living with HIV toward nicotine products and tobacco harm reductuin: A focus group study. Oceania Tobacco Control Conference, Perth, WA Australia, 20-22 October 2015.
2015
Conference Publication
Attitudes of People Living with HIV toward Nicotine Products and Tobacco Harm Reduction: A Focus Group Study
Gartner, C., Fitzgerald, L., Pateman, K., Mutch, A., Watts P., Perri, V., Crawford, D., Bonevski, B., Borland, R., Gilks, C. F. and Ford, P. (2015). Attitudes of People Living with HIV toward Nicotine Products and Tobacco Harm Reduction: A Focus Group Study. Australasian HIV and AIDS Conference, Brisbane Australia, 13-16 September 2015.
2015
Conference Publication
Thrive (Tobacco Harm Reduction With Vaporised Nicotine): a pilot study of nicotine product preferences among people living with HIV
Gartner, C., De Bruin, Z., Fraser, D., Ford, P., Fitzgerald, L., Mutch, A., Borland, R., Huxley, R. and Gilks, C. (2015). Thrive (Tobacco Harm Reduction With Vaporised Nicotine): a pilot study of nicotine product preferences among people living with HIV. Oceania Tobacco Control Conference, Perth, WA Australia, 20-22 October 2015.
2015
Journal Article
"We Can Talk While We're Walking": Seeking the Views of Adults With Intellectual Disability to Inform a Walking and Social-Support Program
Brooker, Katie, Mutch, Allyson, McPherson, Lyn, Ware, Robert, Lennox, Nick and van Dooren, Kate (2015). "We Can Talk While We're Walking": Seeking the Views of Adults With Intellectual Disability to Inform a Walking and Social-Support Program. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, 32 (1), 34-48. doi: 10.1123/apaq.2013-0067
2015
Conference Publication
THRIVE (Tobacco Harm Reduction with Vaporized Nicotine): A Pilot Study of Nicotine Product Preferences among People Living with HIV
Gartner, C., De Bruin, Z., Fraser, D., Ford, P., Fitzgerald, L., Mutch, A., Borland, R., Huxley, R. and Gilks, C. (2015). THRIVE (Tobacco Harm Reduction with Vaporized Nicotine): A Pilot Study of Nicotine Product Preferences among People Living with HIV. Australasian HIV and AIDS Conference, Brisbane Australia, 13-16 September 2015.
2014
Journal Article
Psychotropics and challenging behaviour in people with intellectual disability
Edwards, Niki S., Alexander, William and Mutch, Allyson (2014). Psychotropics and challenging behaviour in people with intellectual disability. Medical Journal of Australia, 200 (8), 456-456. doi: 10.5694/mja13.11258
2014
Other Outputs
Lost in transition: clinical engagement and cross-sector collaboration
Boyle, F., Mutch, A., Young, C. and Goodwin, M. (2014). Lost in transition: clinical engagement and cross-sector collaboration. Not available:
2014
Conference Publication
Teaching hard times: using the flipped classroom to examine social determinants of health in community settings
Fitzgerald, Lisa and Mutch, Allyson (2014). Teaching hard times: using the flipped classroom to examine social determinants of health in community settings. 109th American Sociological Association Annual Meeting (AM2014), San Francisco, United States, 16-19 August 2014.
2014
Journal Article
A multi-level ecological model of psychotropic prescribing to adults with intellectual disability
Edwards, Niki, Bain, Chris, Mutch, Allyson, Dean, Julie and Lennox, Nicholas (2014). A multi-level ecological model of psychotropic prescribing to adults with intellectual disability. Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities, 8 (1), 24-31. doi: 10.1108/AMHID-01-2013-0001
2013
Other Outputs
Support following pregnancy loss: an evaluation of telephone and other peer-based support services provided by Sands Australia
Boyle, F., Barber, E., Dean, J. and Mutch, A. (2013). Support following pregnancy loss: an evaluation of telephone and other peer-based support services provided by Sands Australia. Not available:
2013
Journal Article
Shakespeare in prison: affecting health and wellbeing
Heard, Emma Marie, Mutch, Allyson, Fitzgerald, Lisa and Pensalfini, Rob (2013). Shakespeare in prison: affecting health and wellbeing. International Journal of Prisoner Health, 9 (3), 111-123. doi: 10.1108/IJPH-03-2013-0013
Funding
Supervision
Availability
- Associate Professor Allyson Mutch is:
- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
"float[ing] in the middle": Nurse navigators and the interface of access
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
An exploration of young, Queer people's experiences of place, belonging and health in rural Australia.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Lisa Fitzgerald
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Doctor Philosophy
Newly Arrived Asian-born Gay Men in Queensland, Australia: A Decolonial Qualitative Exploration of Sexual Health Literacy as Social Practices Embedded within Migrant Networks
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Judith Dean, Associate Professor Lisa Fitzgerald
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Doctor Philosophy
Newly Arrived Asian-born Gay Men in Queensland, Australia: A Decolonial Qualitative Exploration of Sexual Health Literacy as Social Practices Embedded within Migrant Networks
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Judith Dean, Associate Professor Lisa Fitzgerald
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Doctor Philosophy
Understandings, opportunities, and challenges to the implementation of comprehensive, positive, pleasure-based approaches to sexuality education and sexual and reproductive health promotion in Queensland, Australia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Lisa Fitzgerald
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Doctor Philosophy
An exploration of young, Queer people's experiences of place, belonging and health in rural Australia.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Lisa Fitzgerald
Completed supervision
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
"float[ing] in the middle": Nurse navigators and the interface of access
Principal Advisor
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Using drama-based research and practice to understand intimate partner violence with young people in Samoa: Exploring an intersectionality informed approach to health promotion
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Lisa Fitzgerald
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Doctor Philosophy
Is Australian primary care practice equipped to provide multimorbidity care?
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Fran Boyle
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Newly Arrived Asian-born Gay Men in Queensland, Australia: A Decolonial Qualitative Exploration of Sexual Health Literacy as Social Practices Embedded within Migrant Networks
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Judith Dean, Associate Professor Lisa Fitzgerald
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Social Support Networks of People Recently Diagnosed with HIV in Queensland: A Qualitative Exploration
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Judith Dean, Associate Professor Lisa Fitzgerald
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
An investigation of the role of social support on physical activity participation among adults with intellectual disability
Associate Advisor
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