Overview
Background
Liam is an Associate Professor in Telehealth and Director of Telehealth Technology for the University of Queensland’s Centre for Online Health.
Liam has a PhD in Medicine. His research is centred on pragmatic trials of telehealth services. Liam has a special interest in the use of telehealth for Indigenous health and rural health care delivery. He is involved in telehealth service development, delivery and evaluation across a broad range of telehealth services. Liam uses implementation research principles to understand why telehealth services work well in some scenarios and not others. He evaluates the effectiveness of telehealth from multi-disciplinary perspectives including clinical effectiveness, patient perspectives, economic aspects, organisational aspects, and socio-cultural, ethical and legal aspects.
Liam also has an active research agenda in health informatics, in particular, in imaging informatics. Liam’s work focusses on skin imaging for melanoma detection. Liam chairs dermatology working group for the DICOM standards development organisation as well as the technology standards working group 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. Liam is technology lead for the Australian Centre of Excellence in Melanoma Imaging and Diagnosis. Liam has previously been a member of the Standards Australia IT-014 Health Informatics technical committees for telehealth and messaging and communication.
Liam is Vice-President of the Australian Telehealth Society and an executive member of the International Teledermatology Society.
Liam has 25 years industry experience as a health informatician. His immediate past role was the Manager of Medical Imaging Informatics at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital. Previously, Liam had over a decade’s clinical experience as a diagnostic radiographer.
Availability
- Associate Professor Liam Caffery is:
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Fields of research
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Works
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2019
Conference Publication
Fundamentals of telehealth - SFT19 workshop
Smith, A. C., Caffery, Liam and Haydon, Helen (2019). Fundamentals of telehealth - SFT19 workshop. Successes and Failures in Telehealth - 2019 (SFT19), Gold Coast, Australia, 20-22 October 2019.
2019
Conference Publication
15 years of telepaediatrics: data discoveries and service successes
Smith, Anthony C., De Guzman, Keshia, Snoswell, Centaine L. and Caffery, Liam J. (2019). 15 years of telepaediatrics: data discoveries and service successes. 11th Health Services and Policy Research Conference, arranged by the Health Services Research Association of Australia and New Zealand (HSRAANZ), Auckland, New Zealand, 4-6 December 2019.
2019
Book Chapter
Telemedicine for the Delivery of Specialist Pediatric Services
Smith, Anthony C., Taylor, Monica, Fatehi, Farhad and Caffery, Liam J. (2019). Telemedicine for the Delivery of Specialist Pediatric Services. Revolutionizing Tropical Medicine: Point‐of‐Care Tests, New Imaging Technologies and Digital Health. (pp. 462-487) Hoboken, NJ United States: John Wiley & Sons. doi: 10.1002/9781119282686.ch27
2019
Conference Publication
Why telehealth integration doesn't always save money for the health system
Snoswell, C. L., Taylor, M. L. and Caffery, L. J. (2019). Why telehealth integration doesn't always save money for the health system. 11th Health Services and Policy Research Conference, arranged by the Health Services Research Association of Australia and New Zealand (HSRAANZ), Auckland, New Zealand, 4-6 December 2019.
2019
Conference Publication
Moving Towards the Virtual Consultant: What Are the Benefits for Rural Hospitals in Queensland? Return on Investment Comparing Patient Travel, Telehealth, and Virtual Consultant Service Models
Snoswell, Centaine L. and Caffery, Liam J. (2019). Moving Towards the Virtual Consultant: What Are the Benefits for Rural Hospitals in Queensland? Return on Investment Comparing Patient Travel, Telehealth, and Virtual Consultant Service Models. 2019 International Health Economics Association (iHEA) World Congress, Basel, Switzerland, 13-17 July 2019.
2019
Conference Publication
A cost-consequence analysis comparing models for specialist diabetes service for Indigenous people in Queensland
Snoswell, Centaine L., Caffery, Liam J., Wickramasinghe, Sumudu and Smith, Anthony (2019). A cost-consequence analysis comparing models for specialist diabetes service for Indigenous people in Queensland. Successes and Failures in Telehealth Conference, Gold Coast, Australia, 21-23 October 2019.
2019
Book Chapter
Telemedicine for Clinical Management of Adults in Remote and Rural Areas
Fatehi, Farhad, Taylor, Monica, Caffery, Liam J. and Smith, Anthony C. (2019). Telemedicine for Clinical Management of Adults in Remote and Rural Areas. Revolutionizing Tropical Medicine. (pp. 439-461) Hoboken, NJ United States: John Wiley & Sons. doi: 10.1002/9781119282686.ch26
2019
Conference Publication
Does telehealth reduce costs to the health system?
Caffery, Liam J., Taylor, Monica and Snoswell, Centaine L. (2019). Does telehealth reduce costs to the health system?. Successes and Failures in Telehealth Conference, Gold Coast, Australia, 21-23 October 2019.
2018
Journal Article
Speech-language pathology services delivered by telehealth in a rural educational setting: the school’s perspective
Bradford, Natalie K., Caffery, Liam J., Taylor, Monica, Meiklejohn, Judith, Smith, Anthony C. and Langbecker, Danette (2018). Speech-language pathology services delivered by telehealth in a rural educational setting: the school’s perspective. Journal of the International Society for Telemedicine and EHealth, 6, 1-8. doi: 10.29086/JISfTeH.6.e20
2018
Journal Article
Direct-to-consumer mobile teledermoscopy for skin cancer screening: Preliminary results demonstrating willingness-to-pay in Australia
Snoswell, Centaine L, Whitty, Jennifer A., Caffery, Liam J., Loescher, Lois J., Gillespie, Nicole and Janda, Monika (2018). Direct-to-consumer mobile teledermoscopy for skin cancer screening: Preliminary results demonstrating willingness-to-pay in Australia. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 24 (10), 683-689. doi: 10.1177/1357633X18799582
2018
Journal Article
Telementoring for hepatitis C treatment in correctional facilities
Neuhaus, Maike, Langbecker, Danette, Caffery, Liam J., Taylor, Monica, Garner, Lisa, Williams, Gayle, Smith, Anthony C. and Macdonald, Graeme A. (2018). Telementoring for hepatitis C treatment in correctional facilities. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 24 (10), 690-696. doi: 10.1177/1357633X18795361
2018
Journal Article
How telehealth facilitates the provision of culturally appropriate healthcare for Indigenous Australians
Caffery, Liam J., Bradford, Natalie K., Smith, Anthony C. and Langbecker, Danette (2018). How telehealth facilitates the provision of culturally appropriate healthcare for Indigenous Australians. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 24 (10), 676-682. doi: 10.1177/1357633X18795764
2018
Journal Article
Relationship between mindfulness, weight, and weight-related behaviors in college students: a systematic review
Lyzwinski, Lynnette Nathalie, Caffery, Liam, Bambling, Matthew and Edirippulige, Sisira (2018). Relationship between mindfulness, weight, and weight-related behaviors in college students: a systematic review. Alternative and Complementary Therapies, 24 (5), 202-214. doi: 10.1089/act.2018.29182.lnl
2018
Journal Article
University students’ perspectives on mindfulness and mHealth: a qualitative exploratory study
Nathalie Lyzwinski, Lynnette, Caffery, Liam, Bambling, Matthew and Edirippulige, Sisira (2018). University students’ perspectives on mindfulness and mHealth: a qualitative exploratory study. American Journal of Health Education, 49 (6), 341-353. doi: 10.1080/19325037.2018.1502701
2018
Journal Article
What do Australian dermatologists expect to be paid for store-and-forward teledermoscopy? A preliminary investigation
Snoswell, Centaine L., Whitty, Jennifer A., Caffery, Liam J., Finnane, Anna and Soyer, H. Peter (2018). What do Australian dermatologists expect to be paid for store-and-forward teledermoscopy? A preliminary investigation. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 25 (7), 438-444. doi: 10.1177/1357633X18776766
2018
Journal Article
Cost-effectiveness of skin cancer referral and consultation using teledermoscopy in Australia
Snoswell, Centaine L., Caffery, Liam J., Whitty, Jennifer A., Soyer, H. Peter and Gordon, Louisa G. (2018). Cost-effectiveness of skin cancer referral and consultation using teledermoscopy in Australia. JAMA Dermatology, 154 (6), E1-E7. doi: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2018.0855
2018
Journal Article
The Relationship Between Stress and Maladaptive Weight-Related Behaviors in College Students: A Review of the Literature
Lyzwinski, Lynnette Nathalie, Caffery, Liam, Bambling, Matthew and Edirippulige, Sisira (2018). The Relationship Between Stress and Maladaptive Weight-Related Behaviors in College Students: A Review of the Literature. American Journal of Health Education, 49 (3), 166-178. doi: 10.1080/19325037.2018.1449683
2018
Journal Article
Transforming Dermatologic Imaging for the Digital Era: Metadata and Standards
Caffery, Liam J, Clunie, David, Curiel-Lewandrowski, Clara, Malvehy, Josep, Soyer, H Peter and Halpern, Allan C (2018). Transforming Dermatologic Imaging for the Digital Era: Metadata and Standards. Journal of digital imaging, 31 (4), 1-10. doi: 10.1007/s10278-017-0045-8
2018
Conference Publication
Telehealth residential care medication reviews to enable collaboration of pharmacists and geriatricians
Hanjani, L. S., Peel, N., Freeman, C., Caffery, L., Chatfield, M., Hubbard, R. and Gray, L. (2018). Telehealth residential care medication reviews to enable collaboration of pharmacists and geriatricians. The Australian and New Zealand Society for Geriatric Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting 2018, Cutting Edge: Optimising the Journey for Older Surgical Patients, Sydney, Australia, 27-29 June 2018. Richmond, VIC Australia: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia.
2018
Conference Publication
Outreach dermatology services provided by telehealth: Enabling access to specialist dermatology care for patients in regional and rural areas
Miller, B., Soyer, H. P., Finnane, A., Vun, Y., Caffery, L. and Halloran, S. (2018). Outreach dermatology services provided by telehealth: Enabling access to specialist dermatology care for patients in regional and rural areas. Australasian College of Dermatologists, 51st Annual Scientific Meeting, Gold Coast, Australia, 19–22 May 2018. Richmond, VIC, Australia: Wiley-Blackwell. doi: 10.1111/ajd.3_12815
Funding
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Supervision
Availability
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Improving the quality of clinical information included in electronic medical imaging requests in Australia
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
What is the role of information technology systems in melanoma early detection?
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Monika Janda
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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 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: Dr 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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