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:
- Available for supervision
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Fields of research
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Works
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2018
Conference Publication
Consumer willingness-to-pay and preference for skin cancer screening services in Australia
Snoswell, Centaine L., Whitty, Jennifer A., Caffery, Liam J., Loescher, L., Gillespie, Nicole, Vagenas, D., Soyer, H. Peter and Janda, Monika (2018). Consumer willingness-to-pay and preference for skin cancer screening services in Australia. ISPOR Asia Pacific 2018, Tokyo, Japan, 8-11 September 2018. NEW YORK: ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC. doi: 10.1016/j.jval.2018.07.542
2018
Conference Publication
A study on telehealth pharmacist-led residential medication management reviews
Shafiee Hanjani, Leila, Peel, Nancye M., Freeman, Christopher R., Caffery, Liam and Gray, Len (2018). A study on telehealth pharmacist-led residential medication management reviews. 2018 International Conference on Successes and Failures, Darwin NT Australia, 22- 24 October 2018.
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.
2017
Journal Article
Economic modelling of telehealth substitution of face-to-face specialist outpatient consultations for Queensland correctional facilities
Taylor, Monica, Caffery, Liam J., Scuffham, Paul A. and Smith, Anthony C. (2017). Economic modelling of telehealth substitution of face-to-face specialist outpatient consultations for Queensland correctional facilities. Australian Health Review doi: 10.1071/AH17135
2017
Journal Article
Models of care in tele-ophthalmology: a scoping review
Caffery, Liam J., Taylor, Monica, Gole, Glen and Smith, Anthony C. (2017). Models of care in tele-ophthalmology: a scoping review. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 25 (2), 1357633X1774218-122. doi: 10.1177/1357633X17742182
2017
Journal Article
Mixed methods for telehealth research
Caffery, Liam J., Martin-Khan, Melinda and Wade, Victoria (2017). Mixed methods for telehealth research. Journal of Telemedicine And Telecare, 23 (9), 764-769. doi: 10.1177/1357633X16665684
2017
Journal Article
Tele-orthopaedics: a snapshot of services in Australia
Caffery, Liam J., Taylor, Monica, North, John B. and Smith, Anthony C. (2017). Tele-orthopaedics: a snapshot of services in Australia. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 23 (10), 835-841. doi: 10.1177/1357633X17732800
2017
Journal Article
A systematic review of electronic mindfulness-based therapeutic interventions for weight, weight-related behaviors, and psychological stress
Lyzwinski, Lynnette Nathalie, Caffery, Liam, Bambling, Matthew and Edirippulige, Sisira (2017). A systematic review of electronic mindfulness-based therapeutic interventions for weight, weight-related behaviors, and psychological stress. Journal of Telemedicine and eHealth, 24 (3), 173-184. doi: 10.1089/tmj.2017.0117
2017
Journal Article
The Model for Assessment of Telemedicine (MAST): a scoping review of empirical studies
Kidholm, Kristian, Clemensen, Jane, Caffery, Liam J. and Smith, Anthony C. (2017). The Model for Assessment of Telemedicine (MAST): a scoping review of empirical studies. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 23 (9), 803-813. doi: 10.1177/1357633X17721815
2017
Journal Article
Using survey methods in telehealth research: a practical guide
Langbecker, D., Caffery, L. J., Gillespie, N. and Smith, A. C. (2017). Using survey methods in telehealth research: a practical guide. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 23 (9), 770-779. doi: 10.1177/1357633X17721814
2017
Journal Article
Telehealth in paediatric surgery: accuracy of clinical decisions made by videoconference
Brownlee, Grace L., Caffery, Liam J., McBride, Craig A., Patel, Bhaveshkumar and Smith, Anthony C. (2017). Telehealth in paediatric surgery: accuracy of clinical decisions made by videoconference. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 53 (12), 1220-1225. doi: 10.1111/jpc.13599
2017
Journal Article
Development of a protocol for telehealth Residential Medication Management Reviews to enable collaboration of pharmacists and geriatricians
Freeman, Christopher R., Peel, Nancye M., Watts, Jacqueline N., Gaee-Atefi, Taralina A., Caffery, Liam J., Hubbard, Ruth E., Hilmer, Sarah N. and Gray, Len C. (2017). Development of a protocol for telehealth Residential Medication Management Reviews to enable collaboration of pharmacists and geriatricians. Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research, 47 (2), 153-157. doi: 10.1002/jppr.1335
2017
Journal Article
Proposed technical guidelines for the acquisition of clinical images of skin-related conditions
Finnane, Anna, Curiel-Lewandrowski, Clara, Wimberley, Glen, Caffery, Liam, Katragadda, Chinmayee, Halpern, Allan, Marghoob, Ashfaq A., Malvehy, Josep, Kittler, Harald, Hofmann-Wellenhof, Rainer, Abraham, Ivo and Soyer, H. Peter (2017). Proposed technical guidelines for the acquisition of clinical images of skin-related conditions. JAMA Dermatology, 153 (5), 453-457. doi: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2016.6214
2017
Journal Article
Consumer perspectives on mHealth for weight loss: a review of qualitative studies
Lyzwinski, Lynnette N., Caffery, Liam J., Bambling, Matthew and Edirippulige, Sisira (2017). Consumer perspectives on mHealth for weight loss: a review of qualitative studies. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 24 (4), 1357633X17692722-302. doi: 10.1177/1357633X17692722
2017
Conference Publication
Telehealth medication reviews: what is the evidence?
Shafiee Hanjani, Leila, Caffery, Liam, Freeman, Christopher R. and Peel, Nancye M. (2017). Telehealth medication reviews: what is the evidence?. Successes and Failures in Telehealth 2017, Brisbane, Qld, Australia, 30-31 October 2017.
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
Funding
Current funding
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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