Overview
Background
Nigel is public health and health services researcher with interests and expertise in quantitative research methods, epidemiology, evidence-based health care, clinical trials, and digital health. He is a member of the Improving health outcomes after musculoskeletal injury group at the RECOVER Injury Research Centre, and is a chief investigator of the NHMRC Centre for Research Excellence in Better Outcomes for Compensable Injury. His work focusses on the epidemiology and burden of minor to moderate injuries, longitudinal data analyses of intervention trial data, population studies of health-related quality of life and chronic pain, and the potential of digital heath for assessment and intervention following injury.
Nigel has particular interests in new innovations in healthcare, and has previously worked in minimally-invasive surgical trials in gynaecology, and clinical trials assessing the feasibility, efficacy and effectiveness of clinical telemedicine in paediatric healthcare. His doctorate work (Awarded 2011, UQ School of Medicine) involved the design, development, and clinical/cost/acceptability evaluation of real-time telemedicine for acute consultation between a tertiary neonatal intensive care unit and four peripheral referring hospitals in Queensland. He maintains an active research interest in telemedicine, and more broadly in digital health. Between 2004 and 2015, Nigel was involved in the telepaediatric service at the Royal Children's, and the Lady Cilento Children's hospitals in Brisbane where he also co-ordinated an Indigenous Ear Health Screening Program. He is an associate editor of the Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare and an academic editor for PLOS ONE.
Nigel regularly participates in national and international grant review panels, and is an active HDR and occupational-trainee supervisor. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine and the Royal Society for Public Health (FRSPH), a member of the Australian Epidemiological Association (AEA), International Epidemiological Association (IEA), the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP), the Association for Interdisciplinary Meta-Research and Open Science (AIMOS), and is a qualified Justice of the Peace, JP (qual).
Availability
- Dr Nigel Armfield is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Postgraduate Diploma, The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy of Medicine, The University of Queensland
- Fellow, Royal Society for Public Health, Royal Society for Public Health
- Fellow, Royal Society of Medicine, Royal Society of Medicine
Works
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2024
Journal Article
Serum vitamin D and chronic musculoskeletal pain: a cross-sectional study of 349,221 adults in the UK
Xie, Yanfei, Farrell, Scott F, Armfield, Nigel and Sterling, Michele (2024). Serum vitamin D and chronic musculoskeletal pain: a cross-sectional study of 349,221 adults in the UK. The Journal of Pain, 25 (9) 104557, 104557. doi: 10.1016/j.jpain.2024.104557
2024
Journal Article
C-reactive protein (CRP) is associated with chronic pain independently of biopsychosocial factors
Farrell, Scott F., Armfield, Nigel R., Cabot, Peter J., Elphinston, Rachel A., Gray, Paul, Minhas, Gunjeet, Collyer, Martin R. and Sterling, Michele (2024). C-reactive protein (CRP) is associated with chronic pain independently of biopsychosocial factors. The Journal of Pain, 25 (2), 476-496. doi: 10.1016/j.jpain.2023.09.008
2024
Journal Article
The origins and evolution of the field of masculinity and suicide: a bibliometric and content analysis of the research field
Scotti Requena, Simone, Pirkis, Jane, Currier, Dianne, Nicholas, Angela, Arantes, Adriano A. and Armfield, Nigel R. (2024). The origins and evolution of the field of masculinity and suicide: a bibliometric and content analysis of the research field. Archives of Suicide Research, 28 (1), 20-34. doi: 10.1080/13811118.2022.2151956
2023
Journal Article
Development and use of mobile messaging for individuals with musculoskeletal pain conditions: a scoping review (Preprint)
Armfield, Nigel, Elphinston, Rachel, Liimatainen, Jenna, Scotti Requena, Simone, Eather, Chloe-Emily, Edirippulige, Sisira, Ritchie, Carrie, Robins, Sarah and Sterling, Michele (2023). Development and use of mobile messaging for individuals with musculoskeletal pain conditions: a scoping review (Preprint). JMIR mHealth and uHealth, 12, e55625. doi: 10.2196/55625
2023
Journal Article
Objectively and subjectively measured physical activity levels in individuals with whiplash associated disorder and aged-matched healthy controls
Ritchie, Carrie, Smits, Esther, Armfield, Nigel and Sterling, Michele (2023). Objectively and subjectively measured physical activity levels in individuals with whiplash associated disorder and aged-matched healthy controls. PLoS One, 18 (10) e0292629, 1-13. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0292629
2023
Journal Article
Implementation of a risk-stratified, guideline-based clinical pathway of care to improve health outcomes following whiplash injury (Whiplash ImPaCT): a multicentre, randomized, controlled trial
Rebbeck, Trudy, Bandong, Aila Nica, Leaver, Andrew, Ritchie, Carrie, Armfield, Nigel, Arora, Mohit, Cameron, Ian D., Connelly, Luke B., Daniell, Roy, Gillett, Mark, Ingram, Rodney, Jagnoor, Jagnoor, Kenardy, Justin, Mitchell, Geoffrey, Refshauge, Kathryn, Scotti Requena, Simone, Robins, Sarah and Sterling, Michele (2023). Implementation of a risk-stratified, guideline-based clinical pathway of care to improve health outcomes following whiplash injury (Whiplash ImPaCT): a multicentre, randomized, controlled trial. Pain, 164 (10), 2216-2227. doi: 10.1097/j.pain.0000000000002940
2022
Other Outputs
Computational classification of self-reported medication data in the UK Biobank
Armfield, Nigel and Farrell, Scott (2022). Computational classification of self-reported medication data in the UK Biobank. The University of Queensland Australia.
2021
Journal Article
Telemedicine: Niche or mainstream? A bibliometric analysis and review of the output of highly ranked clinical journals
Edirippulige, Sisira, Senanayake, Buddhika, Fatehi, Farhad, Hansen, Julie, Bambling, Matthew, Smith, Anthony C and Armfield, Nigel R (2021). Telemedicine: Niche or mainstream? A bibliometric analysis and review of the output of highly ranked clinical journals. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 30 (1) ARTN 1357633X211043376, 1357633X211043376-63. doi: 10.1177/1357633x211043376
2021
Journal Article
Development and use of mobile messaging for individuals with musculoskeletal pain conditions: a scoping review protocol
Scotti Requena, Simone, Sterling, Michele, Elphinston, Rachel A., Ritchie, Carrie, Robins, Sarah and R Armfield, Nigel (2021). Development and use of mobile messaging for individuals with musculoskeletal pain conditions: a scoping review protocol. BMJ Open, 11 (7) 048964, e048964. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-048964
2021
Journal Article
Weight and weight control behaviors during long‐term endometrial cancer survivorship: results of the Laparoscopic Approach to Cancer of the Endometrium long‐term follow‐up study
Janda, Monika, Forder, Peta, Gebski, Val, Sandjia, Saira, Armfield, Nigel and Obemair, Andreas (2021). Weight and weight control behaviors during long‐term endometrial cancer survivorship: results of the Laparoscopic Approach to Cancer of the Endometrium long‐term follow‐up study. Cancer Medicine, 10 (14) cam4.4032, 4896-4904. doi: 10.1002/cam4.4032
2021
Journal Article
A randomised controlled trial of implementation of a guideline-based clinical pathway of care to improve health outcomes following whiplash injury (Whiplash ImPaCT): Statistical analysis plan
Sterling, Michele, Rebbeck, Trudy, Connelly, Luke B., Leaver, Andrew, Ritchie, Carrie, Bandong, Aila, Mackey, Martin, Cameron, Ian D., Mitchell, Geoffrey, Arora, Mohit and Armfield, Nigel R. (2021). A randomised controlled trial of implementation of a guideline-based clinical pathway of care to improve health outcomes following whiplash injury (Whiplash ImPaCT): Statistical analysis plan. Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy, 25 (4), 471-480. doi: 10.1016/j.bjpt.2021.05.004
2021
Journal Article
Trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapy and exercise for chronic whiplash with comorbid posttraumatic stress disorder: a randomised controlled trial
Andersen, Tonny Elmose, Ravn, Sophie Lykkegaard, Armfield, Nigel, Maujean, Annick, Requena, Simone Scotti and Sterling, Michele (2021). Trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapy and exercise for chronic whiplash with comorbid posttraumatic stress disorder: a randomised controlled trial. Pain, 162 (4), 1221-1232. doi: 10.1097/j.pain.0000000000002117
2021
Journal Article
A cost-minimisation analysis comparing alternative telemedicine screening approaches for retinopathy of prematurity
Kim, Emmanuel, Nguyen, Kim-Huong, Donovan, Tim, Edirippulige, Sisira and Armfield, Nigel R. (2021). A cost-minimisation analysis comparing alternative telemedicine screening approaches for retinopathy of prematurity. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 29 (3), 1357633X20976028-202. doi: 10.1177/1357633X20976028
2020
Journal Article
Long-term quality of life outcomes of women treated for early-stage endometrial cancer
Sanjida, Saira, Obermair, Andreas, Gebski, Val, Armfield, Nigel and Janda, Monika (2020). Long-term quality of life outcomes of women treated for early-stage endometrial cancer. International Journal of Gynecologic Cancer, 31 (4), 530-536. doi: 10.1136/ijgc-2020-002145
2020
Journal Article
Queensland telepaediatric service: a review of the first 15 years of service
Smith, Anthony C., Armfield, Nigel R., Coulthard, Mark G., Williams, Michael L. and Caffery, Liam J. (2020). Queensland telepaediatric service: a review of the first 15 years of service. Frontiers in Digital Health, 2 587452, 1-9. doi: 10.3389/fdgth.2020.587452
2020
Journal Article
The mechanisms of effect of a physiotherapist-delivered integrated psychological and exercise intervention for acute whiplash-associated disorders: secondary mediation analysis of a randomized controlled trial
Elphinston, Rachel A., Sterling, Michele, Kenardy, Justin, Smeets, Rob and Armfield, Nigel R. (2020). The mechanisms of effect of a physiotherapist-delivered integrated psychological and exercise intervention for acute whiplash-associated disorders: secondary mediation analysis of a randomized controlled trial. Pain Reports, 5 (5) e835, e835. doi: 10.1097/pr9.0000000000000835
2020
Journal Article
Medical students’ perceptions and expectations regarding digital health education and training: A qualitative study
Edirippulige, Sisira, Gong, Sophie, Hathurusinghe, Malshi, Jhetam, Sarah, Kirk, Jasmine, Lao, Henry, Leikvold, Annalise, Ruelcke, Jayde, Yau, Nim Chi, Zhang, Qichen, Armfield, Nigel, Senanayake, Buddhika, Zhou, Xiaoyun, Smith, Anthony C, Judd, Madelaine-Marie and Coulthard, Mark G (2020). Medical students’ perceptions and expectations regarding digital health education and training: A qualitative study. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 28 (4), 1357633X20932436-265. doi: 10.1177/1357633x20932436
2020
Journal Article
Correction: Cost-effectiveness analysis of a mobile ear screening and surveillance service versus an outreach screening, surveillance and surgical service for indigenous children in Australia
Nguyen, Kim-Huong, Smith, Anthony C., Armfield, Nigel R., Bensink, Mark and Scuffham, Paul A. (2020). Correction: Cost-effectiveness analysis of a mobile ear screening and surveillance service versus an outreach screening, surveillance and surgical service for indigenous children in Australia. PLoS One, 15 (6) e0234021, e0234021. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0234021
2020
Journal Article
The comparative effectiveness of physical exercise interventions in individuals with chronic non-specific neck pain: protocol for a network meta-analysis
de Zoete, Rutger Mj, McAuley, James H., Armfield, Nigel R. and Sterling, Michele (2020). The comparative effectiveness of physical exercise interventions in individuals with chronic non-specific neck pain: protocol for a network meta-analysis. BMJ Open, 10 (5) e034846, 1-5. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-034846
2020
Other Outputs
Socio-Demographic profile of women aged 15-54 years in Cairns and Hinterland HHS
Tran, N., Burger, S. A., Hawley, G., Armfield, N., Boyle, F. and Mamun, A. A. (2020). Socio-Demographic profile of women aged 15-54 years in Cairns and Hinterland HHS. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: Institute for Social Science Research.
Funding
Current funding
Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Unravelling the tyranny of distance: public health system regionalisation and specialist neonatal care
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Kim-Huong Nguyen, Dr Sisira Edirippulige
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Doctor Philosophy
Quantifying the public health burden of road traffic injury.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Michele Sterling
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Master Philosophy
Examining the current state of digital health education and training in Australia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Clair Sullivan, Dr Sisira Edirippulige
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Doctor Philosophy
Multidimensional recovery after road traffic injury.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Michele Sterling
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Master Philosophy
Improving Australian cancer survivorship care in the post treatment phase: an exploration of the role of self-management support and survivors¿ experiences and preferences
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Sheleigh Lawler
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Doctor Philosophy
Early biopsychosocial intervention for people experiencing traumatic injuries
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Shaun O'Leary, Professor Michele Sterling
Completed supervision
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
An assessment of an adaptive, personalised, and co-designed educational digital health intervention: a novel approach to empowerment and support of women with gestational diabetes
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor David McIntyre, Dr Sisira Edirippulige
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2018
Master Philosophy
Speech and language screening for children with medical complexity: A comparison of telepractice and in-person methods
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Anthony Smith
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
The Development and Evaluation of a Needs-based Planning Framework for Telemedicine Services
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Anthony Smith
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Improving access to specialist paediatric services for children with palliative or complex needs: the potential of telehealth in the home
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Anthony Smith
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