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
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- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Works
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2015
Journal Article
Awareness, experiences and perceptions of telehealth in a rural Queensland community
Bradford, Natalie, Caffery, Liam and Smith, Anthony C. (2015). Awareness, experiences and perceptions of telehealth in a rural Queensland community. BMC Health Services Research, 15 (427) 427, 1-10. doi: 10.1186/s12913-015-1094-7
2015
Journal Article
Accuracy of dental images for the diagnosis of dental caries and enamel defects in children and adolescents: A systematic review
Ines Meurer, M., Caffery, Liam J., Bradford, Natalie K. and Smith, Anthony C. (2015). 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, 21 (8), 449-458. doi: 10.1177/1357633X15605225
2015
Journal Article
Monitoring ear health through a telemedicine-supported health screening service in Queensland
Smith, Anthony C., Brown, Cecil, Bradford, Natalie, Caffery, Liam J., Perry, Chris and Armfield, Nigel R. (2015). Monitoring ear health through a telemedicine-supported health screening service in Queensland. Journal of Telemedicine And Telecare, 21 (8), 427-430. doi: 10.1177/1357633X15605407
2015
Journal Article
Radiological interpretation of images displayed on tablet computers: a systematic review
Caffery, L. J., Armfield, N. R. and Smith, A. C. (2015). Radiological interpretation of images displayed on tablet computers: a systematic review. British Journal of Radiology, 88 (1050) 20150191, 1-13. doi: 10.1259/bjr.20150191
2015
Book Chapter
Analysis of DICOM and its use for image management and communication in store-and-forward telehealth
Caffery, Liam (2015). Analysis of DICOM and its use for image management and communication in store-and-forward telehealth. Telemedicine: Emerging Technologies, Applications and Impact on Health Care Outcomes. (pp. 33-54) edited by Haider Khaleel Raad. New York, NY, United States: Nova Science Publishers.
2015
Book Chapter
An analysis of DICOM and its use for image management and communication in store- and-forward telehealth
Caffery, Liam (2015). An analysis of DICOM and its use for image management and communication in store- and-forward telehealth. Telemedicine: emerging technologies, applications and impact on health care outcomes. (pp. 33-53) edited by Haider Khaleel Raad. Hauppauge, NY, United States: Nova Science Publishers.
2015
Conference Publication
A multi-stakeholder strategy for the generation of new telehealth services in rural Queensland
Smith, Anthony C., Saunders, Ruth, Caffery, Liam J., Bradford, Natalie, Grey, Joanne and Gray, Len C. (2015). A multi-stakeholder strategy for the generation of new telehealth services in rural Queensland. American Telemedicine Association Twentieth Annual Telemedicine Meeting and Trade Show, Los Angeles, CA, United States, 2-5 May 2015. New Rochelle, NY, United States: Mary Ann Leibert. doi: 10.1089/tmj.2015.9994-A.abstracts
2015
Journal Article
Investigating the quality of video consultations performed using fourth generation (4G) mobile telecommunications
Caffery, Liam J. and Smith, Anthony C. (2015). Investigating the quality of video consultations performed using fourth generation (4G) mobile telecommunications. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 21 (6), 348-354. doi: 10.1177/1357633X15577311
2014
Journal Article
A review of paediatric telehealth for pre- and post-operative surgical patients
Smith, Anthony C., Garner, Lisa, Caffery, Liam J. and McBride, Craig A. (2014). A review of paediatric telehealth for pre- and post-operative surgical patients. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 20 (7), 400-404. doi: 10.1177/1357633X14552373
2014
Journal Article
Generating new telehealth services using a whole of community approach: experience in regional Queensland
Smith, Anthony C., Caffery, Liam J., Saunders, Ruth, Bradford, Natalie K. and Gray, Leonard C. (2014). Generating new telehealth services using a whole of community approach: experience in regional Queensland. Journal of Telemedicine And Telecare, 20 (7), 365-369. doi: 10.1177/1357633X14552371
2014
Journal Article
Telemedicine – a bibliometric and content analysis of 17,932 publication records
Armfield, Nigel R., Edirippulige, Sisira, Caffery, Liam J., Bradford, Natalie K., Grey, Joanne W. and Smith, Anthony C. (2014). Telemedicine – a bibliometric and content analysis of 17,932 publication records. International Journal of Medical Informatics, 83 (10), 715-725. doi: 10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2014.07.001
2012
Book Chapter
Teledermatology PACS
Caffery, Liam J. (2012). Teledermatology PACS. Telemedicine in dermatology. (pp. 133-142) edited by Hans Peter Soyer, Michael Binder, Anthony C. Smith and Elisabeth M. T. Wurm. Heidelberg, Germany: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-642-20801-0_16
2011
Other Outputs
Assessment of Telehealth Implementations and Associated Requirements – Final Report
Gray, L., Smith, A., Armfield, N, Travers, C., Croll, P. and Caffery, L. (2011). Assessment of Telehealth Implementations and Associated Requirements – Final Report. Canberra, ACT, Australia: Department of Health and Ageing.
2011
Book
Telehealth assessment: Final report
Gray, Len C., Smith, Anthony C., Armfield, Nigel R., Travers, Catherine, Croll, Peter and Caffery, Liam J. (2011). Telehealth assessment: Final report. Uniquest Project No: 16807 St.Lucia, QLD, Australia: UniQuest.
2011
Other Outputs
Telehealth business case, advice and options - Final report
Gray, Len C., Smith, Anthony C., Armfield, Nigel R., Travers, Catherine, Croll, Peter and Caffery, Liam J. (2011). Telehealth business case, advice and options - Final report. Uniquest Project No: 16807 St. Lucia, Qld., Australia: UniQuest.
2010
Journal Article
Image management and communication
Caffery, Liam and Sim, Lawrence (2010). Image management and communication. Studies in Health Technology and Informatics, 151, 219-238. doi: 10.3233/978-1-60750-476-4-219
2010
Conference Publication
A literature review of email-based telemedicine
Caffery, L. and Smith, A.C. (2010). A literature review of email-based telemedicine. Global Telehealth 2010 (GT2010), Fremantle, Perth, WA, 10-12 November, 2010. The Netherlands: I O S Press. doi: 10.3233/978-1-60750-659-1-20
2010
Conference Publication
A transmission security framework for email-based telemedicine
Caffery, L. and Smith, A.C. (2010). A transmission security framework for email-based telemedicine. Global Telehealth 2010 (GT2010), Fremantle, Perth, WA, 10-12 November 2010. Amsterdam, Netherlands: I O S Press. doi: 10.3233/978-1-60750-659-1-35
2009
Other Outputs
Email-based Telemedicine: Design and validation of a decision support model for service-delivery application
Liam Caffery (2009). Email-based Telemedicine: Design and validation of a decision support model for service-delivery application. PhD Thesis, School of Medicine, Centre for Online Health, The University of Queensland.
2008
Journal Article
An economic analysis of email-based telemedicine: A cost minimisation study of two service models
Caffery, Liam, Smith, Anthony C. and Scuffham, Paul A. (2008). An economic analysis of email-based telemedicine: A cost minimisation study of two service models. BMC Health Services Research, 8 (1) 107, Article Number: 107. doi: 10.1186/1472-6963-8-107
Funding
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Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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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
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
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
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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
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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