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
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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2005
Conference Publication
Presence of the metabolic syndrome is associated with reduced adiponectin levels and liver dysfunction in patients with type 2 diabetes
Hickman, Ingrid J., Prins, Johannes B., Whitehead, Jonathon P. and Macdonald, Graeme A. (2005). Presence of the metabolic syndrome is associated with reduced adiponectin levels and liver dysfunction in patients with type 2 diabetes. 56th Annual Meeting of the American-Association-for-the-Study-of-Liver-Diseases,, San Francisco, CA, 11-15 November, 2005. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley Interscience. doi: 10.1002/hep.20927
2004
Other Outputs
The role of obesity in the development and progression of chronic liver diseases
Hickman, Ingrid Joy (2004). The role of obesity in the development and progression of chronic liver diseases. PhD Thesis, School of Medicine, The University of Queensland.
2004
Journal Article
Modest weight loss and physical activity in overweight patients with chronic liver disease results in sustained improvements in alanine aminotransferase, fasting insulin, and quality of life
Hickman, IJ, Jonsson, JR, Prins, JB, Ash, S, Purdie, DM, Clouston, AD and Powell, EE (2004). Modest weight loss and physical activity in overweight patients with chronic liver disease results in sustained improvements in alanine aminotransferase, fasting insulin, and quality of life. Gut, 53 (3), 413-419. doi: 10.1136/gut.2003.027581
2003
Journal Article
In overweight patients with chronic hepatitis C, circulating insulin is associated with hepatic fibrosis: implications for therapy
Hickman, I. J., Powell, E. E., Prins, J. B., Clouston, A. D., Ash, S., Purdie, D. M. and Jonsson, J. R. (2003). In overweight patients with chronic hepatitis C, circulating insulin is associated with hepatic fibrosis: implications for therapy. Journal of Hepatology, 39 (6), 1042-1048. doi: 10.1016/S0168-8278(03)00463-X
2003
Journal Article
Fatty liver disease: The next epidemic?
Hickman, Ingrid and Powell, Elizabeth (2003). Fatty liver disease: The next epidemic?. Medicine Today, 4 (2), 40-47.
2003
Conference Publication
Benefit of sustained weight loss and exercise in overweight patients with liver disease - Indicators for success
Hickman, I. J., Jonsson, J. R., Prins, J. B., Ash, S., Purdie, D. M., Clouston, A. D. and Powell, E. E. (2003). Benefit of sustained weight loss and exercise in overweight patients with liver disease - Indicators for success. 54th Annual Meeting of the American-Association-for-the-Study-of-Liver-Disease, Boston, MA, United States, 24-28 October 2003. Hoboken, NJ, United States: John Wiley & Sons. doi: 10.1002/hep.1840380507
2002
Conference Publication
Fibrosis in chronic hepatitis C correlates significantly with circulating C-peptide and insulin levels
Jonsson, J. R., Hickman, I. J., Clouston, A. D., Ash, S., Prins, J., Pandaya, N., Purdie, D. M. and Powell, E. E. (2002). Fibrosis in chronic hepatitis C correlates significantly with circulating C-peptide and insulin levels. 53rd Annual Meeting of the Association for the Study of Liver-Diseases (AASLD), Boston, M.A. USA, 01-05 November 2002. Hoboken, NJ United States: John Wiley and Sons.
2002
Conference Publication
Weight reduction improves biochemistry and histology in patients with chronic hepatitis C
Hickman, Ingrid, Clouston, Andrew, Ash, Susan, MacDonald, Graeme, Jonsson, Julie and Powell, Elizabeth (2002). Weight reduction improves biochemistry and histology in patients with chronic hepatitis C. Nutrition Week: A Scientific and Clinical Forum and Exposition, Bethesda, MD, 2002. Bethesda, MD: American Society for Nutrition.
2002
Journal Article
Effect of weight reduction on liver histology and biochemistry in patients with chronic hepatitis C
Hickman, I. J., Clouston, A. D.., Macdonald, G. A., Purdie, D. M., Prins, J. B., Ash, S., Jonsson, J. R. and Powell, E. E. (2002). Effect of weight reduction on liver histology and biochemistry in patients with chronic hepatitis C. Gut, 51 (1), 89-94. doi: 10.1136/gut.51.1.89
2002
Conference Publication
Fibrosis in chronic hepatitis C correlates significantly with circulating insulin levels
Hickman, Ingrid, Powell, Elizabeth, Clouston, Andrew, Ash, Susan, Pandaya, Nirmala, Purdie, David and Jonsson, Julie (2002). Fibrosis in chronic hepatitis C correlates significantly with circulating insulin levels. *, *, *. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/S0168-8278(02)80611-0
2002
Journal Article
Residential camps as a setting for nutrition education of Australian girls
Payne J., Capra S. and Hickman I. (2002). Residential camps as a setting for nutrition education of Australian girls. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 26 (4), 383-388. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-842X.2002.tb00191.x
2002
Conference Publication
Weight reduction in patients with chronic HCV reduces circulating insulin levels
Hickman, Ingrid, Clouston, Andrew, Macdonald, Graeme, Ash, Susan, Prins, John, Purdie, David, Jonsson, Julie and Powell, Elizabeth (2002). Weight reduction in patients with chronic HCV reduces circulating insulin levels. -, Milan, Italy, April 18th, 2002. Ireland Ltd.: Elsevier Science. doi: 10.1016/S0168-8278(02)80921-7
2002
Conference Publication
Intensive dietary intervention improves weight maintenance in the management of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Hickman, I., Powell, E., Jonsson, J. and Ash, S. (2002). Intensive dietary intervention improves weight maintenance in the management of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. -, -, -. AMSTERDAM: ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV. doi: 10.1016/S0168-8278(02)80922-9
2001
Journal Article
Steatosis in chronic hepatitis C: Can weight reduction improve therapeutic efficacy? Authors' reply
Clouston, Andrew D., Hickman, Ingrid J., Macdonald, Graeme A., Jonsson, Julie R. and Powell, Elizabeth E. (2001). Steatosis in chronic hepatitis C: Can weight reduction improve therapeutic efficacy? Authors' reply. Journal of Hepatology, 35 (3), 433-433. doi: 10.1016/S0168-8278(01)00116-7
2001
Conference Publication
Maintenance of weight reduction after successful nutritional intervention in patients with fatty liver disease
Hickman, I., Jonsson, J. R., Clouston, A., Macdonald, G. and Powell, E. (2001). Maintenance of weight reduction after successful nutritional intervention in patients with fatty liver disease. Asia Pacific Digestive Week 2001, Sydney, Australia, 23-27 Sep, 2001. Asia: Blackwell Science.
Funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
- Associate Professor Ingrid Hickman is:
- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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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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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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Doctor Philosophy
Behavioural science approach to melanoma early detection
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Peter Soyer, Professor Monika Janda
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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
Completed supervision
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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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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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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
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