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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2012
Journal Article
A review of Medicare expenditure in Australia for psychiatric consultations delivered in person and via videoconference
Smith, A.C., Armfield, N.R., Croll, J. and Gray, L.C. (2012). A review of Medicare expenditure in Australia for psychiatric consultations delivered in person and via videoconference. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 18 (3), 169-171. doi: 10.1258/jtt.2012.SFT111
2012
Conference Publication
Remote management of ill infants by telemedicine: improving access and outcome in a vulnerable patient group
Donovan, T., Armfield, N., Coghill, K., Smith, A., Van der Westhuysen, J., Hurley, T. and Rogers, D. (2012). Remote management of ill infants by telemedicine: improving access and outcome in a vulnerable patient group. 17th Congress of the Federation of Asian and Oceania Perinatal Societies (FAOPS) and the 16th Annual Congress of the Perinatal Society of Australia and New Zealand (PSANZ), Sydney, NSW, Australia, 18-21 March 2012. Oxford, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1754.2012.02411.x
2012
Journal Article
A pilot study of the effectiveness of home teleconsultations in paediatric palliative care
Bradford, Natalie, Young, Jeanine, Armfield, Ningel R., Bensink, Mark E., Pedersen, Lee-anne, Herbert, Anthony and Smith, Anthony C. (2012). A pilot study of the effectiveness of home teleconsultations in paediatric palliative care. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 18 (8), 438-442. doi: 10.1258/jtt.2012.GTH103
2012
Journal Article
The costs and potential savings of telemedicine for acute care neonatal consultation: preliminary findings
Armfield, Nigel R., Donovan, Tim, Bensink, Mark E. and Smith, Anthony C. (2012). The costs and potential savings of telemedicine for acute care neonatal consultation: preliminary findings. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 18 (8), 429-433. doi: 10.1258/jtt.2012.GTH101
2012
Book
Global Telehealth 2012: delivering quality healthcare anywhere through telehealth
Anthony C. Smith, Armfield, Nigel R. and Robert H. Eikelboom eds. (2012). Global Telehealth 2012: delivering quality healthcare anywhere through telehealth. Studies in Health Technology and Informatics, Amsterdam, The Netherlands: IOS Press.
2011
Other Outputs
Assessment of Telehealth Implementations and Associated Requirements – Final Report
Gray, L., Smith, A., Armfield, N, Travers, C., Croll, P. and Caffery, L. (2011). Assessment of Telehealth Implementations and Associated Requirements – Final Report. Canberra, ACT, Australia: Department of Health and Ageing.
2011
Journal Article
A systematic review and meta-analysis of ICU telemedicine reinforces the need for further controlled investigations to assess the impact of telemedicine on patient outcomes
Smith, Anthony C. and Armfield, Nigel R. (2011). A systematic review and meta-analysis of ICU telemedicine reinforces the need for further controlled investigations to assess the impact of telemedicine on patient outcomes. Evidence-Based Nursing, 14 (4), 102-103. doi: 10.1136/ebn-2011-100082
2011
Other Outputs
Telehealth business case, advice and options - Final report
Gray, Len C., Smith, Anthony C., Armfield, Nigel R., Travers, Catherine, Croll, Peter and Caffery, Liam J. (2011). Telehealth business case, advice and options - Final report. Uniquest Project No: 16807 St. Lucia, Qld., Australia: UniQuest.
2011
Book
Telehealth assessment: Final report
Gray, Len C., Smith, Anthony C., Armfield, Nigel R., Travers, Catherine, Croll, Peter and Caffery, Liam J. (2011). Telehealth assessment: Final report. Uniquest Project No: 16807 St.Lucia, QLD, Australia: UniQuest.
2011
Journal Article
Humour sans frontieres : The feasibility of providing clown care at a distance
Armfield, Nigel R., Bradford, Natalie, White, Megan M., Spitzer, Peter and Smith, Anthony C. (2011). Humour sans frontieres : The feasibility of providing clown care at a distance. Telemedicine and e-Health, 17 (4), 316-318. doi: 10.1089/tmj.2010.0166
2011
Conference Publication
Accuracy of medication checks via internet video: Resources and research update
Bradford, Natalie, Armfield, N., Young, J. and Smith, A. (2011). Accuracy of medication checks via internet video: Resources and research update. Successes and Failures in Telehealth, 2nd Annual Meeting of the Australasian Telehealth Society., Royal on the Park, Brisbane, 1-2nd December 2011.
2011
Conference Publication
A method comparison approach to determine the efficacy of telemedicine for assessment of the critically-ill child: Preliminary results
McCall, T., Armfield, N., Coulthard, M., Slater, A. and Smith, A. (2011). A method comparison approach to determine the efficacy of telemedicine for assessment of the critically-ill child: Preliminary results. Sixth World Congress on Pediatric Critical Care One World Sharing Knowledge, Sydney, Australia, 13 - 17 March 2011. Baltimore, MD, United States: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. doi: 10.1097/PCC.0b013e3182112e80
2010
Journal Article
Telemedicine for wound care: Current practice and future potential
Gray, L. C., Armfield, N. R. and Smith, A. C. (2010). Telemedicine for wound care: Current practice and future potential. Wound Practice and Research, 18 (4), 158-163.
2010
Other Outputs
Remote assessment and management of the critically ill infant by telemedicine: A novel approach to supporting the care of a vulnerable patient group
Nigel Richard Armfield (2010). Remote assessment and management of the critically ill infant by telemedicine: A novel approach to supporting the care of a vulnerable patient group. PhD Thesis, School of Medicine, The University of Queensland.
2010
Conference Publication
Neonatal consultation at a distance
Armfield, N. R., Bensink, M. E., Donovan, T. and Smith A. C. (2010). Neonatal consultation at a distance. 14th Annual Congress of the Perinatal Society of Australia and New Zealand, Wellington, New Zealand, 28-31 March, 2010. Oxford, NSW, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1754.2010.01708.x
2010
Conference Publication
Clinicians' perceptions of telemedicine for remote neonatal consultation
Armfield, Nigel R., Donovan, Tim and Smith, Anthony C. (2010). Clinicians' perceptions of telemedicine for remote neonatal consultation. Global Telehealth 2010 (GT2010), Fremantle, Perth, WA, 10-12 November, 2010. The Netherlands: I O S Press. doi: 10.3233/978-1-60750-659-1-1
2010
Conference Publication
Clinical services and professional support: a review of mobile telepaediatric services in Queensland
Smith, Anthony C., Armfield, Nigel R., White, Megan M., Williams, Michael L., Koh, T.H.H. Guan, Hurley, Tom, Maclean, Sue, McCrossin, Robert, Van der Westhuyzen, Jasper and Coulthard, Mark G. (2010). Clinical services and professional support: a review of mobile telepaediatric services in Queensland. Global Telehealth 2010 (GT2010), Fremantle, WA, Australia, 10-12 November 2010. The Netherlands: I O S Press. doi: 10.3233/978-1-60750-659-1-149
2010
Conference Publication
Home telemedicine for paediatric palliative care
Bradford, Natalie, Herbert, Anthony, Walker, Rick, Pedersen, Lee-Anne, Hallahan, Andrew, Irving, Helen, Bensink, Mark E., Armfield, Nigel R. and Smith, Anthony C. (2010). Home telemedicine for paediatric palliative care. Global Telehealth 2010 (GT2010): "Telehealth for every nation, community and home", Fremantle, Perth, WA, Australia, 10-12 November 2010. Amsterdam, Netherlands: IOS Press. doi: 10.3233/978-1-60750-659-1-10
2009
Journal Article
Telemedicine for Children in Need of Intensive Care
Dharmar, M, Smith, AC, Armfield, NR, Trujano, J, Sadorra, C and Marcin, JP (2009). Telemedicine for Children in Need of Intensive Care. PEDIATRIC ANNALS, 38 (10), 562-566. doi: 10.3928/00904481-20090918-08
2009
Journal Article
Using videotelephony to support paediatric oncology-related palliative care in the home: from abandoned RCT to acceptability study
Bensink, M. E., Armfield, N. R., Pinkerton, R., Irving, H., Hallahan, A. R., Theodoros, D. G., Russell, T., Barnett, A. G., Scuffham, P. A. and Wootton, R. (2009). Using videotelephony to support paediatric oncology-related palliative care in the home: from abandoned RCT to acceptability study. Palliative Medicine, 23 (3), 228-237. doi: 10.1177/0269216308100251
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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Doctor Philosophy
Early biopsychosocial intervention for people experiencing traumatic injuries
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Shaun O'Leary, 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
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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