Overview
Background
Liam Caffery is a Professorial Research Fellow in Dermatology Informatics at the University of Queensland’s Dermatology Research Centre. His research focuses on health informatics, with a particular emphasis on digital skin imaging for melanoma detection. His work spans digital imaging technologies, data standardisation, artificial intelligence, and teledermatology.
Liam is an internationally recognised leader in dermatology informatics. He has played a pivotal role in the development of global standards for dermatological imaging and currently serves as Chair of the Dermatology Working Group within the DICOM Standards Development Organisation. Liam is a Working Group Leader for the International Skin Imaging Collaboration: Melanoma Project. This project is an academia and industry partnership designed to facilitate the application of digital skin imaging to help reduce melanoma mortality.
He serves on the Board of Directors for the International Society of Digital Health in Dermatology, and is an Honorary Member of the International Dermoscopy Society, a distinction recognising his expertise, dedication and longstanding contributions to the field.
Liam is the Chair of the Informatics and Technology Committee and a Chief Investigator for the Australian Centre of Excellence in Melanoma Imaging and Diagnosis. In addition, he is an Honorary Professor at the University of Dundee’s School of Medicine, Scotland.
Availability
- Professor Liam Caffery is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Works
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2017
Conference Publication
A study on usual Residential Medication Management Review (RMMR) practice
Shafiee Hanjani, Leila, Freeman, Christopher R., Peel, Nancye M., Caffery, Liam J. and Gray, Len C. (2017). A study on usual Residential Medication Management Review (RMMR) practice. APSA-ASCEPT Joint Scientific Meeting, Brisbane, Qld Australia, 5- 8 December 2017.
2017
Journal Article
Association between patient age, geographical location, Indigenous status and hospitalisation for oral and dental conditions in Queensland, Australia
Caffery, Liam, Bradford, Natalie, Muerer, Maria and Smith, Anthony (2017). Association between patient age, geographical location, Indigenous status and hospitalisation for oral and dental conditions in Queensland, Australia. Australian Journal of Primary Health, 23 (1), 46-52. doi: 10.1071/PY15105
2017
Conference Publication
Telehealth substitution of rural outreach services: an economic analysis
Caffery, Liam, Hobbs, Aidan, Hale-Robertson, Karen and Smith, Anthony (2017). Telehealth substitution of rural outreach services: an economic analysis. National Rural Health Conference, Cairns, Australia, 26-29 April 2017. Canberra, ACT, Australia: National Rural Health Alliance.
2016
Journal Article
Participatory design methods in telemedicine research
Clemensen, Jane, Rothmann, Mette J., Smith, Anthony C., Caffery, Liam J. and Danbjorg, Dorthe B. (2016). Participatory design methods in telemedicine research. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 23 (9), 780-785. doi: 10.1177/1357633X16686747
2016
Journal Article
Enablers and barriers in providing telediabetes services for Indigenous communities: A systematic review
Wickramasinghe, Sumudu I., Caffery, Liam J., Bradford, Natalie K. and Smith, Anthony C. (2016). Enablers and barriers in providing telediabetes services for Indigenous communities: A systematic review. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 22 (8), 465-471. doi: 10.1177/1357633X16673267
2016
Journal Article
Telehealth interventions for reducing waiting lists and waiting times for specialist outpatient services: a scoping review
Caffery, Liam J., Farjian, Mutaz and Smith, Anthony C. (2016). Telehealth interventions for reducing waiting lists and waiting times for specialist outpatient services: a scoping review. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 22 (8), 504-512. doi: 10.1177/1357633X16670495
2016
Journal Article
Substitution rates of video consultations for traditional consultations at a tertiary public hospital
Caffery, Liam J., Taylor, Monica, Lucas, Karen and Smith, Anthony C. (2016). Substitution rates of video consultations for traditional consultations at a tertiary public hospital. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 22 (8), 453-458. doi: 10.1177/1357633X16672767
2016
Journal Article
Telehealth services in rural and remote Australia: a systematic review of models of care and factors influencing success and sustainability
Bradford, N. K., Caffery, L. J. and Smith, A. C. (2016). Telehealth services in rural and remote Australia: a systematic review of models of care and factors influencing success and sustainability. Rural and Remote Health, 16 (3808) 3808, 3808.
2016
Journal Article
Author’s response to comment on “Accuracy of dental images for the diagnosis of dental caries and enamel defects in children and adolescents: A systematic review”
Caffery, Liam J., Smith, Anthony C. and Bradford, Natalie K. (2016). Author’s response to comment on “Accuracy of dental images for the diagnosis of dental caries and enamel defects in children and adolescents: A systematic review”. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 23 (5), 563-563. doi: 10.1177/1357633X16665251
2016
Journal Article
The effect of time in use on the display performance of the iPad
Caffery, Liam J., Manthey, Kenneth L. and Sim, Lawrence H. (2016). The effect of time in use on the display performance of the iPad. British Journal of Radiology, 89 (1063) 20150657, 20150657. doi: 10.1259/bjr.20150657
2016
Other Outputs
Exploring telehealth options for outreach services
Gray, Len C., Caffery, Liam J., Armfield, Nigel R., Mujcic, Redzo, Smith, Anthony C., Hobson-Green, Vicki and Whitty, Jenny (2016). Exploring telehealth options for outreach services. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: CheckUp.
2016
Book Chapter
Education and training for supporting practitioners in the use of clinical telehealth: a needs analysis
Edirippulige, Sisira, Armfield, Nigel R., Caffery, Liam and Smith, Anthony C. (2016). Education and training for supporting practitioners in the use of clinical telehealth: a needs analysis. Telehealth and mobile health. (pp. 319-328) edited by Halit Eren and John G. Webster. Boca Raton, FL, United States: CRC Press. doi: 10.1201/b19147-19
2016
Journal Article
Outcomes of using telehealth for the provision of healthcare to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people: a systematic review
Caffery, Liam J., Bradford, Natalie K., Wickramasinghe, Sumudu I., Hayman, Noel and Smith, Anthony C. (2016). Outcomes of using telehealth for the provision of healthcare to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people: a systematic review. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 41 (1), 48-53. doi: 10.1111/1753-6405.12600
2016
Conference Publication
Telehealth service models for Australian general practices
Fatehi, F. and Caffery, L. (2016). Telehealth service models for Australian general practices. Successes and Failures in Telehealth 2016, Auckland, New Zealand, 1 - 3 November 2016.
2016
Journal Article
Correction: Telehealth services in rural and remote Australia: A systematic review of models of care and factors influencing success and sustainability [Rural and Remote Health, 16, (2016) 4268]
Bradford, N. K., Caffery, L. J. and Smith, A. C. (2016). Correction: Telehealth services in rural and remote Australia: A systematic review of models of care and factors influencing success and sustainability [Rural and Remote Health, 16, (2016) 4268]. Rural and Remote Health, 16 (4) 4268.
2016
Book Chapter
Teleradiology
Caffery, Liam (2016). Teleradiology. Telemedicine and electronic medicine. (pp. 489-510) edited by Halit Eren and John G. Webster. Boca Raton, FL, United States: CRC Press. doi: 10.1201/9781351229067-22
2016
Conference Publication
Cultural adaptations and problems encountered in providing telediabetes services for Indigenous communities: A systematic review
Wickramasinghe, Sumudu, Caffery, Liam, Bradford, Natalie and Smith, Anthony (2016). Cultural adaptations and problems encountered in providing telediabetes services for Indigenous communities: A systematic review. Successes and Failures in Telehealth - 7th Annual Meeting of the Australasian Telehealth Society, Auckland, New Zealand, 1 - 3 November, 2016.
2016
Book Chapter
Education and training for supporting general practitioners in the use of clinical telehealth: A needs analysis
Edirippulige, Sisira, Armfield, Nigel R., Caffery, Liam and Smith, Anthony C. (2016). Education and training for supporting general practitioners in the use of clinical telehealth: A needs analysis. Telehealth and Mobile Health. (pp. 319-328) edited by Halit Eren and John G. Webster. Boca Raton, FL, United States: CRC Press.
2016
Conference Publication
Telehealth interventions for reducing waiting lists for specialist outpatient service: a scoping review
Caffery, Liam, Farjian, Mutaz and Smith, Anthony (2016). Telehealth interventions for reducing waiting lists for specialist outpatient service: a scoping review. Successes and Failures in Telehealth - 7th Annual Meeting of the Australasian Telehealth Society, Auckland, New Zealand, 1 - 3 November, 2016.
2015
Journal Article
Identifying perceived barriers to videoconferencing by rehabilitation medicine providers
Mozer, Roslyn, Bradford, Natalie K., Caffery, Liam J. and Smith, Anthony C. (2015). Identifying perceived barriers to videoconferencing by rehabilitation medicine providers. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 21 (8), 479-484. doi: 10.1177/1357633X15607136
Funding
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Supervision
Availability
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
What is the role of information technology systems in melanoma early detection?
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Monika Janda
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Doctor Philosophy
Effective interprofessional communication in medical imaging: investigating the impact of the quality of clinical information in the request on the resultant radiology report
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Integrating telehealth into allied health services
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Elizabeth Ward, Dr Helen Haydon, Dr Emma Thomas
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Doctor Philosophy
AI companions: opportunities and risks for the wellbeing of Australian adolescent girls
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Helen Haydon, Associate Professor Centaine Snoswell
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Doctor Philosophy
The implementation and evaluation of a Telepharmacy model of care
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Anthony Smith, Associate Professor Chris Freeman
Completed supervision
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Digital health to enhance access and delivery of quality care with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, including persons living with dementia
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Ray Mahoney
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
Economic evaluation and acceptability of teledermoscopy for skin cancer in Australia
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Peter Soyer
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Development of a Student Tailored Mindfulness App Intervention for Weight Loss and Weight related Behaviours, and Stress in University Students: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Sisira Edirippulige
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
An evaluation of a telehealth-based specialist consultation service for Indigenous people living with diabetes in Queensland
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Anthony Smith
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