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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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
2018
Conference Publication
Consumer preferences for skin cancer detection - probability of teledermoscopy service uptake and willingness-to-pay
Snoswell, Centaine L., Whitty, Jennifer A., Caffery, Liam J., Loescher, Lois, Gillespie, Nicole, Vagenas, Dimitrios, Soyer, H. Peter and Janda, Monika (2018). Consumer preferences for skin cancer detection - probability of teledermoscopy service uptake and willingness-to-pay. Successes and Failures in Telehealth Conference 2018, Darwin, Australia, 22-24 October 2018.
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.
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 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.
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.
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
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
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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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