Overview
Background
Teaching Themes: Clinical Audiology, Rehabilitative Audiology, Paediatric Audiology.
Research interests: Paediatric Audiology, Hearing Screening, Animal-Assisted Services.
Publications: 130+ peer-reviewed journal articles, 3 edited books, 12 book chapters, 80+ conference abstracts.
Editorial Boards: People and Animals: The International Journal of Research and Practice (PAIJ); Animals
Reviewer: International Journal of Audiology; European Journal of Neurology; International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology; Journal of the American Academy of Audiology; BMC Health Services Research Journal; Journal of Hearing Science; Audiology Research; Journal of Speech, Language and Hearing Research; Ear & Hearing; Pediatrics - The Official Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics; Journal of Educational, Pediatric, and (Re)habilitational Audiology; American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities; International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology.
Professional Memberships: Audiological Australia; Animals & Society Institute; UQ Partnership in Animal Wellbeing (UQ PAW); Human-Animal Interaction Section 13 Division 17 of the American Psychological Association.
Availability
- Associate Professor Carlie Driscoll is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Speech Pathology, The University of Queensland
- Postgraduate Diploma in Audiology, The University of Queensland
Research interests
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Paediatric Hearing Screening
Current projects include: Innovative Middle Ear Testing in Paediatric Populations; Hearing Loss and Middle Ear Disorders in the Pacific Islands.
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Animal-Assisted Services
Director of UQ Animal-Assisted Interventions Alliance
Works
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2025
Journal Article
Associated factors for parent-reported otitis media in 12-month-old infants
Kei, Joseph, Lee, Ming Wai Jasmine, Myers, Joshua, Aithal, Sreedevi, Aithal, Venkatesh, Driscoll, Carlie and Khan, Asaduzzaman (2025). Associated factors for parent-reported otitis media in 12-month-old infants. International Journal of Audiology, 1-6. doi: 10.1080/14992027.2024.2438713
2025
Journal Article
The congenital hearing phenotype in GJB2 in Queensland, Australia: V37I and mild hearing loss predominates
Kriukelis, Rebecca, Gabbett, Michael T., Beswick, Rachael, McInerney-Leo, Aideen M., Driscoll, Carlie and Liddle, Karen (2025). The congenital hearing phenotype in GJB2 in Queensland, Australia: V37I and mild hearing loss predominates. European Journal of Human Genetics, 33 (2), 208-219. doi: 10.1038/s41431-024-01584-0
2024
Journal Article
Australian university students’ experience of animal-assisted education: An exploratory study
Hill, Jessica, Waldby, Lucy, Quinlan, Teresa, Fleming, Jennifer, Hoyle, Melanie and Driscoll, Carlie (2024). Australian university students’ experience of animal-assisted education: An exploratory study. Animals, 14 (19) 2792, 1-13. doi: 10.3390/ani14192792
2024
Journal Article
Prevalence and Pattern of Ear Disease Among Primary School Students in Samoa: Preliminary Results from ENT Clinic Outreach to Urban, Rural and Remote Settings
Kaspar, Annette, Pifeleti, Sione, Driscoll, Carlie and Ah Kuoi, Maria (2024). Prevalence and Pattern of Ear Disease Among Primary School Students in Samoa: Preliminary Results from ENT Clinic Outreach to Urban, Rural and Remote Settings. Ear, Nose & Throat Journal, 1-9. doi: 10.1177/01455613241279719
2024
Journal Article
Ethical considerations for introducing school-based hearing and vision screening in the Pacific Islands: A Samoan case study
Kaspar, Annette, Pifeleti, Sione, Driscoll, Carlie and Kuoi, Maria Ah (2024). Ethical considerations for introducing school-based hearing and vision screening in the Pacific Islands: A Samoan case study. Annals of Otology, Rhinology and Laryngology, 133 (10), 910-914. doi: 10.1177/00034894241266482
2024
Journal Article
Detecting hearing loss through targeted surveillance: risk registry and surveillance timeframe recommendations
Fitzgibbons, E. Jane, Driscoll, Carlie, Traves, Lia and Beswick, Rachael (2024). Detecting hearing loss through targeted surveillance: risk registry and surveillance timeframe recommendations. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 67 (7), 2394-2409. doi: 10.1044/2024_jslhr-23-00499
2024
Journal Article
Otolaryngology outcomes of infants with conductive hearing loss identified through universal newborn hearing screening
Collins, Alison, Beswick, Rachael, Driscoll, Carlie, Kei, Joseph and Traves, Lia (2024). Otolaryngology outcomes of infants with conductive hearing loss identified through universal newborn hearing screening. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, 181 111970, 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2024.111970
2024
Journal Article
Understanding the experience of assistance dog providers supporting people with disability: an exploratory study
Hill, Jessica, Gui, Jessie, Moodley, Kiara and Driscoll, Carlie (2024). Understanding the experience of assistance dog providers supporting people with disability: an exploratory study. Disability and Rehabilitation, 47 (3) 2354512, 1-8. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2024.2354512
2024
Journal Article
Exploring the relationship between persons with hearing loss/deafness and their hearing dogs
Driscoll, Carlie J., Hill, Jessica, Torre, Anna and Pachana, Nancy (2024). Exploring the relationship between persons with hearing loss/deafness and their hearing dogs. Animals, 14 (11) 1527, 1-12. doi: 10.3390/ani14111527
2024
Journal Article
Animal-assisted services and occupational therapy: A survey study
Hill, Jessica, Driscoll, Carlie and Pearse, Kelly (2024). Animal-assisted services and occupational therapy: A survey study. People and Animals: The International Journal of Research and Practice (PAIJ), 7 (1), 1-16.
2024
Journal Article
Canine-assisted occupational therapy for children within a student-led university clinic: the influence on child engagement from the perspectives of student and parent participants
Hill, Jessica, Mensforth, Sophie, Waldby, Lucy, Fleming, Jennifer, Quinlan, Teresa and Driscoll, Carlie (2024). Canine-assisted occupational therapy for children within a student-led university clinic: the influence on child engagement from the perspectives of student and parent participants. Physical and Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics, 44 (3), 444-459. doi: 10.1080/01942638.2023.2273281
2023
Journal Article
Knowledge and attitudes of school principals towards childhood hearing loss and hearing services: a cross-sectional survey to support the implementation of inclusive education in Samoa
Kaspar, Annette, Afutiti-Pemila, Jennifer Seipua, Driscoll, Carlie and Pifeleti, Sione (2023). Knowledge and attitudes of school principals towards childhood hearing loss and hearing services: a cross-sectional survey to support the implementation of inclusive education in Samoa. SAGE Open Medicine, 11, 20503121231214602. doi: 10.1177/20503121231214602
2023
Journal Article
Awareness and Perceptions of University Nursing Students in Samoa Towards Childhood Hearing Impairment and Hearing Healthcare: A Cross-Sectional Study
Kaspar, Annette, Samuelu-Matthes, Ma’atasesa, Driscoll, Carlie and Pifeleti, Sione (2023). Awareness and Perceptions of University Nursing Students in Samoa Towards Childhood Hearing Impairment and Hearing Healthcare: A Cross-Sectional Study. Sage Open Nursing, 9 23779608231216163, 1-7. doi: 10.1177/23779608231216163
2023
Journal Article
Investigating dog welfare when interacting with autistic children within canine-assisted occupational therapy sessions: a single case study
Hill, Jessica, Driscoll, Carlie, Cawdell-Smith, Judy, Anderson, Stephen and Ziviani, Jenny (2023). Investigating dog welfare when interacting with autistic children within canine-assisted occupational therapy sessions: a single case study. Animals, 13 (12) 1965, 1-15. doi: 10.3390/ani13121965
2023
Journal Article
Conductive hearing loss in newborns: Hearing profile, risk factors, and occasions of service
Collins, Alison, Beswick, Rachael, Driscoll, Carlie and Kei, Joseph (2023). Conductive hearing loss in newborns: Hearing profile, risk factors, and occasions of service. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, 171 111630, 111630. doi: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2023.111630
2023
Journal Article
Knowledge and attitudes of female caregivers in Samoa to childhood hearing loss and hearing services
Kaspar, Annette, Figao, Ferila, Driscoll, Carlie and Pifeleti, Sione (2023). Knowledge and attitudes of female caregivers in Samoa to childhood hearing loss and hearing services. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, 169 111557, 1-6. doi: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2023.111557
2023
Journal Article
Stress among parents of children with hearing loss and how do they deal with it? A systematic review
Rohit, R., Gunjawate, D.R. and Driscoll, C. (2023). Stress among parents of children with hearing loss and how do they deal with it? A systematic review. International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology, 27 (1), e166-e177. doi: 10.1055/s-0042-1743273
2023
Journal Article
Measuring resonance frequency of the middle ear in school-aged children: potential applications for detecting middle ear dysfunction
Downing, Cerys, Kei, Joseph and Driscoll, Carlie (2023). Measuring resonance frequency of the middle ear in school-aged children: potential applications for detecting middle ear dysfunction. International Journal of Audiology, 62 (11), 1076-1083. doi: 10.1080/14992027.2022.2135033
2022
Journal Article
Issues regarding the welfare of assistance dogs
Salmon, Amanda, Driscoll, Carlie, Paterson, Mandy B. A., Harpur, Paul and Pachana, Nancy A. (2022). Issues regarding the welfare of assistance dogs. Animals, 12 (23) 3250, 1-10. doi: 10.3390/ani12233250
2022
Journal Article
Neonatal bacterial meningitis: hearing screening and audiological monitoring outcomes
Moore, Megan, Fitzgibbons, E. Jane, Driscoll, Carlie and Beswick, Rachael (2022). Neonatal bacterial meningitis: hearing screening and audiological monitoring outcomes. International Journal of Audiology, 62 (11), 1-7. doi: 10.1080/14992027.2022.2145514
Funding
Current funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
- Associate Professor Carlie Driscoll is:
- Available for supervision
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Available projects
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Therapeutic Effects of Volunteering in Animal-Assisted Interventions
Discover the benefits to both human volunteers and working animals involved in Animal-Assisted Interventions.
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Animal-Assisted Therapy in the Rehabilitation Sciences
Investigate how goal-oriented, planned, and structured interventions involving equines and canines can be directed by audiologists to improve the lives of those with central auditory processing disorder, tinnitus and hyperacusis, balance disorders, and other otologic conditions.
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Screening and Targeted Surveillance Follow-up in Indigenous Queenslanders
Study the follow-up rates for hearing loss screening and surveillance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children captured by Queensland Health’s data system. Investigate and propose suitable solutions for improving the continued care of these children in the hearing health pathway.
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Assessment and management of children identified with a conductive hearing loss from a newborn hearing screening program
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Joseph Kei
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Doctor Philosophy
Facility dogs in headspace centres: A qualitative analysis of practices, facilitators and barriers
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Facility dogs in headspace centres: A qualitative analysis of practices, facilitators and barriers
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Shared risk factors for childhood hearing and vision loss and predictors of dual sensory loss.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Wayne Wilson
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Doctor Philosophy
Assessment and management of children identified with a conductive hearing loss from a newborn hearing screening program
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Joseph Kei
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Master Philosophy
Compassion fatigue in horses? Assessing physiological and behavioural indicators of stress in horses involved in Equine Assisted Learning and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy programs
Associate Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Automated innovative diagnosis for otitis media with effusion in young children using wideband absorbance.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Joseph Kei
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Master Philosophy
Compassion fatigue in horses? Assessing physiological and behavioural indicators of stress in horses involved in Equine Assisted Learning and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy programs
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Suresh Krishnasamy, Dr Andres Gambini
Completed supervision
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Surveillance of hearing status in infants at risk of postnatal hearing loss: The Queensland experience
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Joseph Kei
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Wideband Tympanometry in school-aged children with and without conductive hearing loss and middle ear dysfunction
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Joseph Kei
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Canine-assisted occupational therapy for children on the autism spectrum
Associate Advisor
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Paeditraic ear disease and hearing loss in the Solomon Islands.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Joseph Kei
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Sweep Frequency Impedance Measurements for Evaluation of Middle Ear Function in Young Infants
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Joseph Kei
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2015
Doctor Philosophy
Wideband absorbance measures in neonates and young infants
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Joseph Kei
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2011
Doctor Philosophy
Investigating high frequency auditory function in normally hearing children and children receiving anti-cancer chemotherapy
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Joseph Kei
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2009
Doctor Philosophy
Measuring the ability to understand everyday speech in children with middle ear dysfunction
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Joseph Kei
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2005
Master Philosophy
PARENT SATISFACTION WITH A NEONATAL HEARING SCREENING PROGRAM
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Louise Hickson
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