Overview
Background
A/Prof Ingrid Hickman is a Principal Research Fellow in Implementation Science with the UQ ULTRA team (Clinical Trial Capability) located within the Centre for Clinical Research in Herston. A/Prof Ingrid Hickman is an implementation scientist and has over 20 years experience in health services clinical research. Her career has focused on research excellence, strategic leadership and translating scientific evidence into improved clinical care for people with complex chronic conditions. From randomised controlled trials and mechanisms of disease progression through to patient centred co-design of health services, her collaborative approach to research aims to find solutions to health care problems. Prior to taking up the role with the ULTRA team, A/Prof Hickman led the Metabolic Obesity Research Group and the Nutrition Research Program at the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane for over 12 years. Within this role she has been a passionate advocate for embedding implementation science and methodologies into clinical trials and health services research and has been recognised internationally for her investment in implementation science and clinical workforce capacity building in research translation.
Availability
- Associate Professor Ingrid Hickman is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Applied Science, Queensland University of Technology
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
- Member, Australian Clinical Trials Alliance, Australian Clinical Trials Alliance
- Member, Dietitians Association of Australia, Dietitians Association of Australia
Research interests
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Implementation Science in RCTs
Embedding implementation science strategies into the design of innovative clinical trials
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Translational Research
Methodologies for improving the uptake of research findings into clinical practice
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Clinical Trial Workforce capacity building in implementation science
Methodologies to improve the teaching and training of the clinical trial workforce to build capability in implementation science in clinical trials
Research impacts
A/Prof Hickman is well placed to link scientific discoveries and clinical practice. Her experience with delivering clinical trials within the health care system provides methodological expertise in designing hybrid implementation effectiveness trials to increase the speed at which cliical trials are translated into clincial practice and better treatments for the patients needing our care.
A/Prof Hickman experience with clinical research has resulted in demonstrable improvements in health care delivery and evidence based guidelines to improve the quality of care provided to people with complex chronic conditions such as liver disease, kidney disease, spinal cord injuries and organ transplant services. Studies range from mechanistic studies of insulin resistance, clinical trials of diet and exercise interventions through to qualitative patient engagement initiatives.
A/Prof Hickman is committed to engaging novice clinical staff to build research capacity and knowledge translation, with >30% of her publications involving a clinical staff member as an author.
Works
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2020
Journal Article
Investigating whether the mediterranean dietary pattern is integrated in routine dietetic practice for management of chronic conditions: a national survey of dietitians
Mayr, Hannah L., Kostjasyn, Sarah P., Campbell, Katrina L., Palmer, Michelle and Hickman, Ingrid J. (2020). Investigating whether the mediterranean dietary pattern is integrated in routine dietetic practice for management of chronic conditions: a national survey of dietitians. Nutrients, 12 (11) 3395, 1-18. doi: 10.3390/nu12113395
2020
Journal Article
Underreporting of obesity in hospital inpatients: a comparison of body mass index and administrative documentation in Australian hospitals
Di Bella, Alexandra L., Comans, Tracy, Gane, Elise M., Young, Adrienne M., Hickling, Donna F., Lucas, Alisha, Hickman, Ingrid J. and Banks, Merrilyn (2020). Underreporting of obesity in hospital inpatients: a comparison of body mass index and administrative documentation in Australian hospitals. Healthcare, 8 (3) 334, 334. doi: 10.3390/healthcare8030334
2020
Journal Article
Agreement and reliability of clinician-in-clinic versus patient-at-home clinical and functional assessments: implications for telehealth services
Keating, Shelley E., Barnett, Amandine, Croci, Ilaria, Hannigan, Amy, Elvin-Walsh, Louise, Coombes, Jeff S., Campbell, Katrina L., Macdonald, Graeme A. and Hickman, Ingrid J. (2020). Agreement and reliability of clinician-in-clinic versus patient-at-home clinical and functional assessments: implications for telehealth services. Archives of Rehabilitation Research and Clinical Translation, 2 (3) 100066, 100066. doi: 10.1016/j.arrct.2020.100066
2020
Journal Article
Iron, vitamin B12, folate and copper deficiency after bariatric surgery and the impact on anaemia: a systematic review
Lewis, Carrie-Anne, de Jersey, Susan, Seymour, Matthew, Hopkins, George, Hickman, Ingrid and Osland, Emma (2020). Iron, vitamin B12, folate and copper deficiency after bariatric surgery and the impact on anaemia: a systematic review. Obesity Surgery, 30 (11), 4542-4591. doi: 10.1007/s11695-020-04872-y
2020
Journal Article
Protocol for a randomised trial testing a community fibrosis assessment service for patients with suspected non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: LOCal assessment and triage evaluation of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (LOCATE-NAFLD)
Brain, David, O'Beirne, James, Hickman, Ingrid J., Powell, Elizabeth E., Valery, Patricia C., Kularatna, Sanjeewa, Tulleners, Ruth, Farrington, Alison, Horsfall, Leigh and Barnett, Adrian (2020). Protocol for a randomised trial testing a community fibrosis assessment service for patients with suspected non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: LOCal assessment and triage evaluation of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (LOCATE-NAFLD). BMC Health Services Research, 20 (1) 335, 335. doi: 10.1186/s12913-020-05233-2
2020
Journal Article
An experimental series investigating the effects of hyperinsulinemic euglycemia on myocardial blood flow reserve in healthy individuals and on myocardial perfusion defect size following ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction
Nam, Michael C. Y., Meneses, Annelise L., Byrne, Christopher D., Richman, Tuppence, Quah, Jing Xian, Bailey, Tom G., Hickman, Ingrid, Anstey, Chris, Askew, Christopher D., Senior, Roxy, Stanton, Tony, Russell, Anthony W. and Greaves, Kim (2020). An experimental series investigating the effects of hyperinsulinemic euglycemia on myocardial blood flow reserve in healthy individuals and on myocardial perfusion defect size following ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction. Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography, 33 (7), 868-877.e6. doi: 10.1016/j.echo.2020.01.010
2020
Journal Article
Liver transplant recipients’ experiences and perspectives of a telehealth-delivered lifestyle programme: a qualitative study
Barnett, Amandine, Campbell, Katrina L, Mayr, Hannah L, Keating, Shelley E, Macdonald, Graeme A and Hickman, Ingrid J (2020). Liver transplant recipients’ experiences and perspectives of a telehealth-delivered lifestyle programme: a qualitative study. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 27 (9), 1357633X19900459-598. doi: 10.1177/1357633x19900459
2019
Journal Article
Knowledge Translation in Dietetics: A Survey of Dietitians' Awareness and Confidence
Young, Adrienne M., Olenski, Samantha, Wilkinson, Shelley A., Campbell, Katrina, Barnes, Rhiannon, Cameron, Ashley and Hickman, Ingrid (2019). Knowledge Translation in Dietetics: A Survey of Dietitians' Awareness and Confidence. Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research, 81 (1), 1-5. doi: 10.3148/cjdpr-2019-027
2019
Journal Article
‘Back to Life’—Using knowledge exchange processes to enhance lifestyle interventions for liver transplant recipients: a qualitative study
Hickman, Ingrid J., Coran, Donna, Wallen, Matthew P., Kelly, Jaimon, Barnett, Amandine, Gallegos, Danielle, Jarrett, Maree, McCoy, Simone M., Campbell, Katrina L. and Macdonald, Graeme A. (2019). ‘Back to Life’—Using knowledge exchange processes to enhance lifestyle interventions for liver transplant recipients: a qualitative study. Nutrition and Dietetics, 76 (4) 1747-0080.12548, 399-406. doi: 10.1111/1747-0080.12548
2019
Journal Article
A qualitative exploration of factors influencing medical staffs’ decision-making around nutrition prescription after colorectal surgery
Rattray, Megan, Roberts, Shelley, Desbrow, Ben, Wullschleger, Martin, Robertson, Tayla, Hickman, Ingrid and Marshall, Andrea P. (2019). A qualitative exploration of factors influencing medical staffs’ decision-making around nutrition prescription after colorectal surgery. BMC Health Services Research, 19 (1) 178, 178. doi: 10.1186/s12913-019-4011-7
2019
Journal Article
An experimental series investigating the factors that influence the effect of hyperinsulinaemic euglycaemia on myocardial blood flow reserve
Nam, Michael Chi Yuan, Meneses, Annelise, Byrne, Christopher, Bailey, Tom, Hickman, Ingrid, Anstey, Chris, Askew, Christopher, Stanton, Tony, Russell, Anthony, Greaves, Kim and Stone, Helen (2019). An experimental series investigating the factors that influence the effect of hyperinsulinaemic euglycaemia on myocardial blood flow reserve. Clinical Medicine, 19 (2), s13-s14. doi: 10.7861/clinmedicine.19-2-s13
2019
Journal Article
Exercise training is safe and feasible in patients awaiting liver transplantation: a pilot randomized controlled trial
Wallen, Matthew P., Keating, Shelley E., Hall, Adrian, Hickman, Ingrid J., Pavey, Toby G., Woodward, Aidan J., Skinner, Tina L., Macdonald, Graeme A. and Coombes, Jeff S. (2019). Exercise training is safe and feasible in patients awaiting liver transplantation: a pilot randomized controlled trial. Liver Transplantation, 25 (10) lt.25616, 1576-1580. doi: 10.1002/lt.25616
2018
Journal Article
Does bariatric surgery cause vitamin A, B1, C or E deficiency? A systematic review
Lewis, Carrie-Anne, de Jersey, Susan, Hopkins, George, Hickman, Ingrid and Osland, Emma (2018). Does bariatric surgery cause vitamin A, B1, C or E deficiency? A systematic review. Obesity Surgery, 28 (11), 3640-3657. doi: 10.1007/s11695-018-3392-8
2018
Journal Article
Early oral feeding after colorectal surgery: a mixed methods study of knowledge translation
Robertson, Tayla R., Eldridge, Naomi E., Rattray, Megan E., Roberts, Shelley J., Desbrow, Ben, Marshall, Andrea P., Ali, Azmat B. and Hickman, Ingrid J. (2018). Early oral feeding after colorectal surgery: a mixed methods study of knowledge translation. Nutrition & Dietetics, 75 (4), 345-352. doi: 10.1111/1747-0080.12473
2018
Journal Article
Conflicting relationship between dietary intake and metabolic health in PTSD: a systematic review
Theal, Rebecca, Tay, Valerie Xin Pei and Hickman, Ingrid J (2018). Conflicting relationship between dietary intake and metabolic health in PTSD: a systematic review. Nutrition Research, 54, 12-22. doi: 10.1016/j.nutres.2018.03.002
2018
Conference Publication
An experimental series investigating the effects of euglycaemic hyperinsulinaemia on myocardial blood flow reserve in healthy individuals and perfusion defect size in patients presenting with acute myocardial infarction
Nam, M., Meneses, A., Anstey, C., Askew, C., Hickman, I., Bailey, T., Quah, J., Senior, R., Cox, S., Poulter, R., Butterly, S., Fryer, M., Russell, A., Stanton, T. and Greaves, K. (2018). An experimental series investigating the effects of euglycaemic hyperinsulinaemia on myocardial blood flow reserve in healthy individuals and perfusion defect size in patients presenting with acute myocardial infarction. 66th Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand Annual Scientific Meeting, the International Society for Heart Research Australasian Section Annual Scientific Meeting and the 12th Annual Australia and New Zealand Endovascular Therapies Meeting, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 2 – 5 August 2018. Chatswood, NSW, Australia: Elsevier Australia. doi: 10.1016/j.hlc.2018.06.570
2018
Conference Publication
Is a telehealth-to-home group lifestyle intervention a feasible and safe option for specialist liver clinics?
Hickman, I., Keating, S., Hannigan, A., Elvin-Walsh, L., Barnett, A., Salisbury, C., Jarrett, M., Fawcett, J., Croci, I., Campbell, K., Coombes, J. and Macdonald, G. (2018). Is a telehealth-to-home group lifestyle intervention a feasible and safe option for specialist liver clinics?. International Liver Congress, Paris, France, 11-15 April 2018. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/S0168-8278(18)30998-X
2017
Journal Article
Treatment of clozapine-associated obesity and diabetes with exenatide in adults with schizophrenia: A randomized controlled trial (CODEX)
Siskind, Dan J., Russell, Anthony W., Gamble, Clare, Winckel, Karl, Mayfield, Karla, Hollingworth, Sam, Hickman, Ingrid, Siskind, Victor and Kisely, Steve (2017). Treatment of clozapine-associated obesity and diabetes with exenatide in adults with schizophrenia: A randomized controlled trial (CODEX). Diabetes, obesity & metabolism, 20 (4), 1050-1055. doi: 10.1111/dom.13167
2017
Journal Article
What is the optimal dietary composition for NAFLD?
George, Elena S., Tierney, Audrey C., Campbell, Katrina L., Macdonald, Graeme A. and Hickman, Ingrid J. (2017). What is the optimal dietary composition for NAFLD?. Current Hepatology Reports, 16 (4), 346-355. doi: 10.1007/s11901-017-0373-7
2017
Journal Article
Changes in dietary patterns and body composition within 12 months of liver transplantation
McCoy, Simone M., Campbell, Katrina L., Lassemillante, Annie-Claude M., Wallen, Matthew P., Fawcett, Jonathan, Jarrett, Maree, Macdonald, Graeme A. and Hickman, Ingrid J. (2017). Changes in dietary patterns and body composition within 12 months of liver transplantation. Hepatobiliary Surgery and Nutrition, 6 (5), 317-326. doi: 10.21037/hbsn.2017.01.12
Funding
Current funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
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- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Behavioural science approach to melanoma early detection
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Peter Soyer, Professor Monika Janda
Completed supervision
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
An investigation into the factors influencing energy needs in people with spinal cord injury with a focus on body composition and pressure injuries
Principal Advisor
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
The clinical utility of measuring sarcopenia, myosteatosis and frailty in the nutrition assessment of patients referred for liver transplantation.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Graeme Macdonald, Dr Hannah Mayr
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Micronutrient management and bariatric surgery: evaluation of clinical outcomes, patient experience, and an extended scope dietitian-led model of care.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Susie de Jersey
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Clinical investigation of resveratrol supplementation in the management of cardiometabolic dysregulation in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Principal Advisor
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Fat metabolism, insulin resistance and cardiorespiratory fitness in obesity and chronic liver disease
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Graeme Macdonald
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Evaluation of digital health models of nutrition care for chronic conditions in outpatient settings
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Katrina Campbell, Dr Jaimon Kelly
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2018
Master Philosophy
Dietary intake and metabolic risk in kidney transplant recipients
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Katrina Campbell
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Flexible multiple injection therapy education for adults with Type 1 diabetes: experience and innovation in the Australian setting.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor David McIntyre
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Providing feasible, effective and cost-effective weight loss services to overweight and obese hospital outpatients in Australia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Ana Goode
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2009
Master Philosophy
Assessment of Lifestyle and Metabolic Factors in Renal Transplant Recipients
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Nikky Isbel
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