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Dr Nigel Armfield
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Nigel Armfield

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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

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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116 works between 2004 and 2024

1 - 20 of 116 works

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

Serum vitamin D and chronic musculoskeletal pain: a cross-sectional study of 349,221 adults in the UK

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

C-reactive protein (CRP) is associated with chronic pain independently of biopsychosocial factors

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

The origins and evolution of the field of masculinity and suicide: a bibliometric and content analysis of the research field

2024

Journal Article

Development and use of mobile messaging for individuals with musculoskeletal pain conditions: a scoping review

Armfield, Nigel, Elphinston, Rachel, Liimatainen, Jenna, Scotti Requena, Simone, Eather, Chloe-Emily, Edirippulige, Sisira, Ritchie, Carrie, Robins, Sarah and Sterling, Michele (2024). Development and use of mobile messaging for individuals with musculoskeletal pain conditions: a scoping review. JMIR mHealth and uHealth, 12 e55625, e55625. doi: 10.2196/55625

Development and use of mobile messaging for individuals with musculoskeletal pain conditions: a scoping review

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

Objectively and subjectively measured physical activity levels in individuals with whiplash associated disorder and aged-matched healthy controls

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

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

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.

Computational classification of self-reported medication data in the UK Biobank

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

Telemedicine: Niche or mainstream? A bibliometric analysis and review of the output of highly ranked clinical journals

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

Development and use of mobile messaging for individuals with musculoskeletal pain conditions: a scoping review protocol

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

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

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

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

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

Trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapy and exercise for chronic whiplash with comorbid posttraumatic stress disorder: a randomised controlled trial

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

A cost-minimisation analysis comparing alternative telemedicine screening approaches for retinopathy of prematurity

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

Long-term quality of life outcomes of women treated for early-stage endometrial cancer

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

Queensland telepaediatric service: a review of the first 15 years of service

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

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

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

Medical students’ perceptions and expectations regarding digital health education and training: A qualitative study

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

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

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

The comparative effectiveness of physical exercise interventions in individuals with chronic non-specific neck pain: protocol for a network meta-analysis

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.

Socio-Demographic profile of women aged 15-54 years in Cairns and Hinterland HHS

Funding

Current funding

  • 2022 - 2026
    Centre of Research Excellence - Better Health Outcomes for Compensable Injury
    NHMRC Centres of Research Excellence
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2028
    Whiplash Navigator Implementation project
    Motor Accident Insurance Commission
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2019 - 2020
    Evaluation of the Digital Pregnancy Health Record
    HealthShare NSW
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2020
    MObile Device Utilisation Lifting Adherence and Treatment Engagement in Cystic Fibrosis (MODULATE-CF)
    Metro North Hospital and Health Service
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2018
    Transforming surgical practice through innovation IMAGINE
    Metro North Hospital and Health Service
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2017
    Exploring telehealth options for outreach services
    Metro South Hospital and Health Service
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2015
    Feasibility, efficacy and acceptability of using telehealth to provide multi-disciplinary assessment and advice for children with inherited bleeding disorders
    Australian Haemophilia Centre Directors Organisation Clinical Excellence Fund
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2014
    Telemedicine late evening consultant ward rounds the paediatric intensive care unit
    Royal Children's Hospital Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2018
    NBN Enabled Telehealth Pilots Program - Comprehensive Telehealth Assisted Care (ConTAC) program
    UniQuest Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2013
    3 x Telemedicine Units for Queensland Regional Hospitals
    Children's Health Foundation Queensland
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2015
    The development, delivery, promotion and evaluation of a clinical telehealth educational and training programs for clinicians
    UniQuest Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2015
    A randomized controlled trial to evaluate paediatric critical care telemedicine in queensland
    Royal Children's Hospital Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2018
    Mobile Telehealth Screening Service for Aboriginal Children in Cherbourg
    UniQuest Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2009
    RCH Foundation Wonder Station Project
    Royal Children's Hospital Foundation
    Open grant

Supervision

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