Overview
Background
Liam Caffery is a Professorial Research Fellow and Group Leader 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:
- Not available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Works
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2021
Conference Publication
Adding telehealth to a community palliative care service: a cost-consequence analysis
Snoswell, C., Smith, A., Broadbent, A., Brydon, J. A., Thomas, E., Caffery, L. and Haydon, H. (2021). Adding telehealth to a community palliative care service: a cost-consequence analysis. 21st Successes and Failures in Telehealth conference 2021 (SFT-2021), Online, 3 - 5 November 2021. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: University of Queensland.
2021
Conference Publication
Quantifying the societal benefits from telehealth
Snoswell, C., Smith, A., Page, M., Scuffham, P. and Caffery, L. (2021). Quantifying the societal benefits from telehealth. 21st Successes and Failures in Telehealth conference 2021 (SFT-2021), Online, 3 - 5 November 2021. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: University of Queensland.
2021
Conference Publication
The effect of financial incentives on telehealth service uptake in Australia
Vitangcol, Kathryn J., Caffery, Liam J., De Guzman, Keshia R. and Snoswell, Centaine L. (2021). The effect of financial incentives on telehealth service uptake in Australia. Successes and Failures in Telehealth conference 2021 (SFT-2021), Online, 3-5 November 2021.
2021
Conference Publication
What do patients value in an outpatient video consultation? A discrete choice experiment determining preferences and willingness-to-pay
Snoswell, C., Smith, A., Page, M. and Caffery, L. (2021). What do patients value in an outpatient video consultation? A discrete choice experiment determining preferences and willingness-to-pay. 21st Successes and Failures in Telehealth conference 2021 (SFT-2021), Online, 3 - 5 November 2021. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: University of Queensland.
2021
Journal Article
Optimising specialist geriatric medicine services by telehealth
Haydon, Helen M, Caffery, Liam J, Snoswell, Centaine L, Thomas, Emma E, Taylor, Monica, Budge, Marc, Probert, Jacinta and Smith, Anthony C (2021). Optimising specialist geriatric medicine services by telehealth. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 27 (10), 674-679. doi: 10.1177/1357633x211041859
2021
Other Outputs
Embedding remote monitoring into practice: A review of the evidence and service recommendations
Emma Thomas, Liam Caffery, Monica Taylor , Centaine Snoswell , Helen Haydon and Anthony Smith (2021). Embedding remote monitoring into practice: A review of the evidence and service recommendations . Brisbane, QLD, Australia: Centre for Online Health, The University of Queensland.
2021
Journal Article
Why telehealth does not always save money for the health system
Snoswell, Centaine L., Taylor, Monica L. and Caffery, Liam J. (2021). Why telehealth does not always save money for the health system. Journal of Health Organization and Management, 35 (6), 763-775. doi: 10.1108/jhom-04-2020-0159
2021
Journal Article
Economic evaluations of videoconference and telephone consultations in primary care: a systematic review
De Guzman, Keshia R., Snoswell, Centaine L., Caffery, Liam J. and Smith, Anthony C. (2021). Economic evaluations of videoconference and telephone consultations in primary care: a systematic review. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 30 (1) 1357633X211043380, 1357633X2110433-17. doi: 10.1177/1357633x211043380
2021
Journal Article
Consumer preference and willingness to pay for direct-to-consumer mobile teledermoscopy services in Australia
Snoswell, Centaine L., Whitty, Jennifer A., Caffery, Liam J., Kho, Joanna, Horsham, Caitlin, Loescher, Lois J., Vagenas, Dimitrios, Gillespie, Nicole, Soyer, H. Peter and Janda, Monika (2021). Consumer preference and willingness to pay for direct-to-consumer mobile teledermoscopy services in Australia. Dermatology, 238 (2), 1-10. doi: 10.1159/000517257
2021
Conference Publication
A systematic review of the cost-effectiveness of telehealth in primary care
De Guzman, Keshia R., Snoswell, Centaine L., Caffery, Liam J. and Smith, Anthony C. (2021). A systematic review of the cost-effectiveness of telehealth in primary care. iHEA (International Health Economics Association) Congress 2021, Online, 12-15 July 2021.
2021
Journal Article
DICOM in dermoscopic research: an experience report and a way forward
Caffery, Liam, Weber, Jochen, Kurtansky, Nicholas, Clunie, David, Langer, Steve, Shih, George, Halpern, Allan and Rotemberg, Veronica (2021). DICOM in dermoscopic research: an experience report and a way forward. Journal of Digital Imaging, 34 (4), 967-973. doi: 10.1007/s10278-021-00483-w
2021
Conference Publication
How to use remote patient monitoring successfully in cardiac and pulmonary patients: a realist review
Thomas, E., Taylor, M., Smith, A. and Caffery, L. (2021). How to use remote patient monitoring successfully in cardiac and pulmonary patients: a realist review. EuroHeartCare ACNAP Congress 2021, Online, 18-19 June 2021. Oxford, United Kingdom: Oxford University Press. doi: 10.1093/eurjcn/zvab060.139
2021
Journal Article
The clinical effectiveness of telehealth: A systematic review of meta-analyses from 2010 to 2019
Snoswell, Centaine L., Chelberg, Georgina, De Guzman, Keshia R., Haydon, Helen H., Thomas, Emma E., Caffery, Liam J. and Smith, Anthony C. (2021). The clinical effectiveness of telehealth: A systematic review of meta-analyses from 2010 to 2019. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 29 (9) 1357633X211022907, 1-16. doi: 10.1177/1357633x211022907
2021
Journal Article
An overview of the effect of telehealth on mortality: a systematic review of meta-analyses
Snoswell, Centaine L., Stringer, Hannah, Taylor, Monica L., Caffery, Liam J. and Smith, Anthony C. (2021). An overview of the effect of telehealth on mortality: a systematic review of meta-analyses. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 29 (9) 1357633X211023700, 1-10. doi: 10.1177/1357633x211023700
2021
Conference Publication
How to use remote patient monitoring successfully in cardiac and pulmonary patients: a realist review
Thomas. E. E., Taylor, M., Smith, A. and Caffery, L. (2021). How to use remote patient monitoring successfully in cardiac and pulmonary patients: a realist review. European Society of Cardiology ACNAP Conference, Online, 15-17 June 2021.
2021
Conference Publication
PNS81 Is telehealth in primary care cost-effective? A systematic review
De Guzman, K., Snoswell, C., Caffery, L. J. and Smith, A. C. (2021). PNS81 Is telehealth in primary care cost-effective? A systematic review. ISPOR 2021 - HEOR: Evolving for Tomorrow's Challenges, Virtual, 17-20 May 2021. New York, NY United States: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jval.2021.04.935
2021
Journal Article
Mobile apps for dementia awareness, support, and prevention – review and evaluation
Chelberg, Georgina R., Neuhaus, Maike, Mothershaw, Adam, Mahoney, Ray and Caffery, Liam J. (2021). Mobile apps for dementia awareness, support, and prevention – review and evaluation. Disability and Rehabilitation, 44 (17), 1-12. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2021.1914755
2021
Conference Publication
DICOM Standards in confocal microscopy.
Caffery, L.J. and Malvehy, J. (2021). DICOM Standards in confocal microscopy.. 2nd World Congress on Confocal Microscopy, Online, 21-23 May 2021.
2021
Journal Article
Addressing concerns and adapting psychological techniques for videoconsultations: a practical guide
Haydon, Helen M., Smith, Anthony C., Snoswell, Centaine L., Thomas, Emma E. and Caffery, Liam J. (2021). Addressing concerns and adapting psychological techniques for videoconsultations: a practical guide. Clinical Psychologist, 25 (2), 1-8. doi: 10.1080/13284207.2021.1916904
2021
Conference Publication
Is telehealth in primary care cost-effective? A systematic review
De Guzman, Keshia R., Snoswell, Centaine L., Caffery, Liam J. and Smith, Anthony C. (2021). Is telehealth in primary care cost-effective? A systematic review. ISPOR (International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research) 2021, Online, 17-20 May 2021.
Funding
Current funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
- Professor Liam Caffery is:
- Not available for supervision
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
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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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