The University of Queensland

Understanding dietary behaviour change after a diagnosis of diabetes: A qualitative investigation of adults with type 2 diabetes

Rigby, Roshan R., Williams, Lauren T., Mitchell, Lana J., Ball, Lauren and Hamilton, Kyra (2022). Understanding dietary behaviour change after a diagnosis of diabetes: A qualitative investigation of adults with type 2 diabetes. PLOS ONE, 17 (12) e0278984, e0278984. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0278984

Hungry for more: Australian medical students’ competence, attitudes and preferences towards nutrition education

Bredhauer, Jacqueline, Cone, Sam, Brown, Lucy, Moseley, Genevieve, Wilson, Alyce, Perlstein, Robyn and Ball, Lauren (2022). Hungry for more: Australian medical students’ competence, attitudes and preferences towards nutrition education. BMC Medical Education, 22 (1) 692. doi: 10.1186/s12909-022-03748-2

Participatory design application in obesity prevention targeting young adults and adolescents: a mixed-methods systematic scoping review protocol

Willmott, Taylor Jade, Mathew, Alieena, Luck, Eve, Rundle-Thiele, Sharyn, Carins, Julia, Vincze, Lisa, Williams, Lauren and Ball, Lauren (2022). Participatory design application in obesity prevention targeting young adults and adolescents: a mixed-methods systematic scoping review protocol. Systematic Reviews, 11 (1) 51. doi: 10.1186/s13643-022-01900-z

Using a Collective Impact framework to evaluate an Australian health alliance for improving health outcomes

Parkinson, Joy, Hannan, Thomas, McDonald, Nicole, Moriarty, Stephanie, Nguyen, Mai and Ball, Lauren (2022). Using a Collective Impact framework to evaluate an Australian health alliance for improving health outcomes. Health Promotion International, 37 (6) daac148, 1-12. doi: 10.1093/heapro/daac148

Exploring behaviour change in general practice consultations: A realist approach

Advocat, Jenny, Sturgiss, Elizabeth, Ball, Lauren, Williams, Lauren T, Prathivadi, Pallavi and Clark, Alexander M (2022). Exploring behaviour change in general practice consultations: A realist approach. Chronic Illness, 174239532211423. doi: 10.1177/17423953221142340

Effectiveness, feasibility, and acceptability of behavior change tools used by family doctors caring for priority patients: A systematic review of the literature

Ball, Lauren, Brickley, Bryce, Williams, Lauren T., Advocat, Jenny, Rieger, Elizabeth, Ng, Raeann, Gunatillaka, Nilakshi, Clark, Alex and Sturgiss, Elizabeth Ann (2022). Effectiveness, feasibility, and acceptability of behavior change tools used by family doctors caring for priority patients: A systematic review of the literature. British Journal of General Practice, BJGP.2022.0328. doi: 10.3399/bjgp.2022.0328

Do preventative care guidelines emphasize behaviour change? A content analysis of three commonly used Australian general practice guidelines

Prathivadi, Pallavi, Advocat, Jenny, Ball, Lauren, Clark, Alex, Williams, Lauren T. and Sturgiss, Elizabeth (2022). Do preventative care guidelines emphasize behaviour change? A content analysis of three commonly used Australian general practice guidelines. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice. doi: 10.1111/jep.13788

Developing the EQUIPED approach to quality management using multi‐grounded theory

Kirkegaard, Amy, Mitchell, Lana, Ball, Lauren and Williams, Lauren T. (2022). Developing the EQUIPED approach to quality management using multi‐grounded theory. Nutrition and Dietetics. doi: 10.1111/1747-0080.12780

Informing care through lived experiences: perspectives of consumers and carers regarding dietetic care for eating disorders in Australia

Heafala, Alana, Mitchell, Lana J. and Ball, Lauren (2022). Informing care through lived experiences: perspectives of consumers and carers regarding dietetic care for eating disorders in Australia. Eating and Weight Disorders - Studies on Anorexia, Bulimia and Obesity, 27 (8), 1-8. doi: 10.1007/s40519-022-01481-9

Minimum reporting standards for process and outcomes assessments for private practice dietitians working in Australian primary care: The Thought Leader Consensus study

Clark, Peter W., Williams, Lauren T., Brickley, Bryce and Ball, Lauren (2022). Minimum reporting standards for process and outcomes assessments for private practice dietitians working in Australian primary care: The Thought Leader Consensus study. Nutrition & Dietetics. doi: 10.1111/1747-0080.12776

Effectiveness of interventions to improve health behaviours of health professionals: a systematic review

Hobby, Julie, Crowley, Jennifer, Barnes, Katelyn, Mitchell, Lana, Parkinson, Joy and Ball, Lauren (2022). Effectiveness of interventions to improve health behaviours of health professionals: a systematic review. BMJ Open, 12 (9) e058955, 1-11. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-058955

What strategies have been effective in optimising COVID-19 vaccine uptake in Australia and internationally?

Desborough, Jane, Wright, Michael, Parkinson, Anne, Dykgraaf, Sally Hall, Ball, Lauren, Dut, Garang M, Sturgiss, Elizabeth, de Toca, Lucas and Kidd, Michael (2022). What strategies have been effective in optimising COVID-19 vaccine uptake in Australia and internationally?. Australian Journal of General Practice, 51 (9), 725-730. doi: 10.31128/AJGP-05-22-6427

Examining dietitians' knowledge, skills and attitudes regarding working with older adults in residential aged care facilities and home care services: An integrative review

Bartrim, Karly, Moyle, Wendy, Rigby, Roshan and Ball, Lauren (2022). Examining dietitians' knowledge, skills and attitudes regarding working with older adults in residential aged care facilities and home care services: An integrative review. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 36 (1), 86-96. doi: 10.1111/jhn.13073

Analyzing Dietary Behaviors Self-reported by People With Diabetes Using a Behavior Change Technique Taxonomy

Rigby, Roshan R., Mitchell, Lana J., Hamilton, Kyra, Ball, Lauren and Williams, Lauren T. (2022). Analyzing Dietary Behaviors Self-reported by People With Diabetes Using a Behavior Change Technique Taxonomy. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 54 (8), 753-763. doi: 10.1016/j.jneb.2022.02.009

Developing the Quality in Nutrition Care Model for Dietitians (QUINCE‐MOD) in primary care: a mixed‐method survey of healthcare consumers and professionals

Kirkegaard, Amy, Mitchell, Lana, Ball, Lauren and Williams, Lauren T. (2022). Developing the Quality in Nutrition Care Model for Dietitians (QUINCE‐MOD) in primary care: a mixed‐method survey of healthcare consumers and professionals. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 36 (1), 311-322. doi: 10.1111/jhn.13065

A novel perspective of Australian primary care dietetics: insights from an exploratory study using complex adaptive systems theory

Kirkegaard, Amy, Ball, Lauren, Mitchell, Lana and Williams, Lauren T. (2022). A novel perspective of Australian primary care dietetics: insights from an exploratory study using complex adaptive systems theory. Nutrition and Dietetics, 79 (4), 469-480. doi: 10.1111/1747-0080.12742

How have temporary Medicare telehealth item numbers impacted the use of dietetics services in primary care settings?

Kelly, Jaimon T., Ahmadvand, Alireza, Snoswell, Centaine and Ball, Lauren (2022). How have temporary Medicare telehealth item numbers impacted the use of dietetics services in primary care settings?. Nutrition and Dietetics, 79 (4), 481-488. doi: 10.1111/1747-0080.12743

How cost-effective is nutrition care delivered in primary healthcare settings?: a systematic review of trial-based economic evaluations

Barnes, Katelyn A, Szewczyk, Zoe, Kelly, Jaimon T, Campbell, Katrina L and Ball, Lauren E (2022). How cost-effective is nutrition care delivered in primary healthcare settings?: a systematic review of trial-based economic evaluations. Nutrition reviews, 80 (6), 1480-1496. doi: 10.1093/nutrit/nuab082

Who is at the centre of what? A scoping review of the conceptualisation of € centredness' in healthcare

Sturgiss, Elizabeth Ann, Peart, Annette, Richard, Lauralie, Ball, Lauren, Hunik, Liesbeth, Chai, Tze Lin, Lau, Steven, Vadasz, Danny, Russell, Grant and Stewart, Moira (2022). Who is at the centre of what? A scoping review of the conceptualisation of € centredness' in healthcare. BMJ Open, 12 (5) e059400. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-059400

Exploring health professionals’ perceptions of how their own diet influences their self-efficacy in providing nutrition care

Hobby, Julie, Parkinson, Joy and Ball, Lauren (2022). Exploring health professionals’ perceptions of how their own diet influences their self-efficacy in providing nutrition care. Psychology & Health, 1-16. doi: 10.1080/08870446.2022.2069246

Patients’ experiences with rehabilitation care: a qualitative study to inform patient-centred outcomes

Barnett, Amandine, Ball, Lauren, Coppieters, Michel W., Morris, Norman R., Kendall, Elizabeth and Campbell, Katrina L. (2022). Patients’ experiences with rehabilitation care: a qualitative study to inform patient-centred outcomes. Disability and Rehabilitation, 1-8. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2022.2057597

Postpartum nutrition: guidance for general practitioners to support high-quality care

Ball, Lauren, de Jersey, Susan, Parkinson, Joy, Vincze, Lisa and Wilkinson, Shelley (2022). Postpartum nutrition: guidance for general practitioners to support high-quality care. Australian Journal of General Practice, 51 (3), 123-128. doi: 10.31128/ajgp-09-21-6151

Global architecture for the nutrition training of health professionals: a scoping review and blueprint for next steps

Lepre, Breanna, Trigueiro, Helena, Johnsen, Jørgen Torgerstuen, Khalid, Ali Ahsan, Ball, Lauren and Ray, Sumantra (2022). Global architecture for the nutrition training of health professionals: a scoping review and blueprint for next steps. BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health, 5 (1), 106-117. doi: 10.1136/bmjnph-2021-000354

Perceptions of private practice dietitians regarding the collection and use of outcomes data in primary healthcare practices: a qualitative study

Clark, Peter W., Williams, Lauren T., Kirkegaard, Amy, Brickley, Bryce and Ball, Lauren (2022). Perceptions of private practice dietitians regarding the collection and use of outcomes data in primary healthcare practices: a qualitative study. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 35 (1), 154-164. doi: 10.1111/jhn.12950

Behaviour change for type 2 diabetes: perspectives of general practitioners, primary care academics, and behaviour change experts on the use of the 5As framework

Sturgiss, Elizabeth, Advocat, Jenny, Ball, Lauren, Williams, Lauren T., Prathivadi, Pallavi and Clark, Alexander M. (2022). Behaviour change for type 2 diabetes: perspectives of general practitioners, primary care academics, and behaviour change experts on the use of the 5As framework. Family Practice, 39 (5), 891-896. doi: 10.1093/fampra/cmab182

What do patients experience? Interprofessional collaborative practice for chronic conditions in primary care: an integrative review

Davidson, Alexandra R., Kelly, Jaimon, Ball, Lauren, Morgan, Mark and Reidlinger, Dianne P. (2022). What do patients experience? Interprofessional collaborative practice for chronic conditions in primary care: an integrative review. BMC Primary Care, 23 (1) 8, 8. doi: 10.1186/s12875-021-01595-6

Patient advocates' views of patient roles in interprofessional collaborative practice in primary care: A constructivist grounded theory study

Davidson, Alexandra R., Morgan, Mark, Ball, Lauren and Reidlinger, Dianne P. (2022). Patient advocates' views of patient roles in interprofessional collaborative practice in primary care: A constructivist grounded theory study. Health and Social Care in the Community, 30 (6), e5775-e5785. doi: 10.1111/hsc.14009

The M-CHooSe pilot: the acceptability and utilisation of the nurse-led, general practice clinic co-located ‘Mater CALD Healthcare Coordinator Service’ for patients from multicultural backgrounds

Chua, David, Sackey, Donata, Jones, Meryl, Smith, Michelle, Ball, Lauren and Johnson, Tracey (2022). The M-CHooSe pilot: the acceptability and utilisation of the nurse-led, general practice clinic co-located ‘Mater CALD Healthcare Coordinator Service’ for patients from multicultural backgrounds. Australian Journal of Primary Health. doi: 10.1071/py22147

How do patients want to receive nutrition care? Qualitative findings from Australian health consumers

Somerville, Mari, Ball, Lauren, Kirkegaard, Amy and Williams, Lauren T. (2021). How do patients want to receive nutrition care? Qualitative findings from Australian health consumers. Australian Journal of Primary Health, 28 (1), 33-39. doi: 10.1071/py21077

Allied health are key to improving health for people with chronic disease: But where are the outcomes and where is the strategy?

Dennis, Sarah, Ball, Lauren, Harris, Mark and Refshauge, Kathryn (2021). Allied health are key to improving health for people with chronic disease: But where are the outcomes and where is the strategy?. Australian Journal of Primary Health, 27 (6), 437-441. doi: 10.1071/PY21076

Putting patients first: development of a patient advocate and general practitioner-informed model of patient-centred care

Brickley, Bryce, Williams, Lauren T., Morgan, Mark, Ross, Alyson, Trigger, Kellie and Ball, Lauren (2021). Putting patients first: development of a patient advocate and general practitioner-informed model of patient-centred care. BMC Health Services Research, 21 (1) 261. doi: 10.1186/s12913-021-06273-y

Quality improvement strategies enhance primary care dietetics: a systematic review and meta‐analysis

Kirkegaard, Amy, Ball, Lauren, Mitchell, Lana, Brickley, Bryce and Williams, Lauren T. (2021). Quality improvement strategies enhance primary care dietetics: a systematic review and meta‐analysis. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 35 (3), 479-493. doi: 10.1111/jhn.12963

Where to from here? Nutrition and dietetics research into the future

Ball, Lauren (2021). Where to from here? Nutrition and dietetics research into the future. Nutrition and Dietetics, 78 (5), 463-465. doi: 10.1111/1747-0080.12713

What happens to diet quality in people newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes? The 3D case‐series study

Burch, Emily, Williams, Lauren T., Thalib, Lukman and Ball, Lauren (2021). What happens to diet quality in people newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes? The 3D case‐series study. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 35 (1), 191-201. doi: 10.1111/jhn.12953

The Quality in Nutrition Care (QUINCE) model: development of a model based on Australian healthcare consumer perspectives

Kirkegaard, Amy, Ball, Lauren, Mitchell, Lana and Williams, Lauren T (2021). The Quality in Nutrition Care (QUINCE) model: development of a model based on Australian healthcare consumer perspectives. Family Practice, 39 (3), 471-478. doi: 10.1093/fampra/cmab136

Is there enough behaviour change science in nutrition and dietetics curricula in Australia and New Zealand? A descriptive study

Rigby, Roshan R., Williams, Lauren T., Ball, Lauren, Hamilton, Kyra and Mitchell, Lana (2021). Is there enough behaviour change science in nutrition and dietetics curricula in Australia and New Zealand? A descriptive study. Nutrition & Dietetics, 79 (5), 636-646. doi: 10.1111/1747-0080.12704

Adolescents’ views on high school food environments

Ronto, Rimante, Carins, Julia, Ball, Lauren, Pendergast, Donna and Harris, Neil (2021). Adolescents’ views on high school food environments. Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 32 (3), 458-466. doi: 10.1002/hpja.384

How do healthcare providers support people with prediabetes to eat well? An in-depth, mixed-methods case study of provider practices

Somerville, Mari, Ball, Lauren, Chua, David, Johnson, Tracey, Williams, Suzanne and Williams, Lauren T. (2021). How do healthcare providers support people with prediabetes to eat well? An in-depth, mixed-methods case study of provider practices. Australian Journal of General Practice, 50 (7), 497-504. doi: 10.31128/AJGP-08-20-5597

What role do dietitians have in providing nutrition care for eating disorder treatment? An integrative review

Heafala, Alana, Ball, Lauren, Rayner, Jessica and Mitchell, Lana J. (2021). What role do dietitians have in providing nutrition care for eating disorder treatment? An integrative review. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 34 (4), 724-735. doi: 10.1111/jhn.12927

Innovation at the edge of nutrition education research

Ball, Lauren and Kirkegaard, Amy (2021). Innovation at the edge of nutrition education research. Nutrients, 13 (6) 2018, 1-3. doi: 10.3390/nu13062018

Providing food to patients in primary care to induce weight loss: A systematic literature review

Ball, Lauren, Somerville, Mari, Crowley, Jennifer, Calleja, Zoe and Barnes, Katelyn (2021). Providing food to patients in primary care to induce weight loss: A systematic literature review. BMJ Nutrition, Prevention and Health, 4 (1), 333-341. doi: 10.1136/bmjnph-2020-000195

Health service usage and re-referral rates: Comparison of a dietitian-first clinic with a medical specialist-first model of care in a cohort of gastroenterology patients

Mutsekwa, Rumbidzai, Ostrowski, Szymon, Canavan, Russell, Ball, Lauren and Angus, Rebecca (2021). Health service usage and re-referral rates: Comparison of a dietitian-first clinic with a medical specialist-first model of care in a cohort of gastroenterology patients. Frontline Gastroenterology, 12 (3), 175-181. doi: 10.1136/flgastro-2020-101435

Spotlight on nutrition and weight management care in family practice: How did we get to this point?

Crowley, Jennifer and Ball, Lauren (2021). Spotlight on nutrition and weight management care in family practice: How did we get to this point?. Family Practice, 38 (1), 1-3. doi: 10.1093/fampra/cmaa087

'I could have made those changes years earlier': Experiences and characteristics associated with receiving a prediabetes diagnosis among individuals recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes

Somerville, Mari, Burch, Emily, Ball, Lauren and Williams, Lauren T. (2021). 'I could have made those changes years earlier': Experiences and characteristics associated with receiving a prediabetes diagnosis among individuals recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Family Practice, 37 (3), 382-389. doi: 10.1093/fampra/cmz081

How does self-perceived nutrition competence change over time during medical training? A prospective longitudinal observational study of New Zealand medical students

Crowley, Jennifer, Ball, Lauren and Wall, Clare (2020). How does self-perceived nutrition competence change over time during medical training? A prospective longitudinal observational study of New Zealand medical students. BMJ Nutrition, Prevention and Health, 3 (2) e000080, 270-276. doi: 10.1136/bmjnph-2020-000080

Short-term improvements in diet quality in people newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes are associated with smoking status, physical activity and body mass index: the 3D case series study

Burch, Emily, Williams, Lauren T., Thalib, Lukman and Ball, Lauren (2020). Short-term improvements in diet quality in people newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes are associated with smoking status, physical activity and body mass index: the 3D case series study. Nutrition and Diabetes, 10 (1) 25, 1-10. doi: 10.1038/s41387-020-0128-3

Digital disruption of dietetics: are we ready?

Kelly, J. T., Collins, P. F., McCamley, J., Ball, L., Roberts, S. and Campbell, K. L. (2020). Digital disruption of dietetics: are we ready?. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 34 (1) jhn.12827, 134-146. doi: 10.1111/jhn.12827

Celebrating diversity and adaptability in academic primary care

Ball, Lauren and Sturgiss, Elizabeth (2020). Celebrating diversity and adaptability in academic primary care. Australian Journal of Primary Health, 26 (4), I-II. doi: 10.1071/PYv26n4_ED

Building on what we know: moving beyond effectiveness to consider how to implement, sustain and spread successful health interventions

Laur, Celia, Ball, Lauren, Keller, Heather and Ivers, Noah (2020). Building on what we know: moving beyond effectiveness to consider how to implement, sustain and spread successful health interventions. BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health, 3 (2), 123-125. doi: 10.1136/bmjnph-2020-000115

A new model of patient-centred care for general practitioners: results of an integrative review

Brickley, Bryce, Sladdin, Ishtar, Williams, Lauren T., Morgan, Mark, Ross, Alyson, Trigger, Kellie and Ball, Lauren (2020). A new model of patient-centred care for general practitioners: results of an integrative review. Family Practice, 37 (2), 154-172. doi: 10.1093/fampra/cmz063

Hidden curriculum within nutrition education in medical schools

Martin, Stephen, Sturgiss, Elizabeth, Douglas, Kirsty and Ball, Lauren (2020). Hidden curriculum within nutrition education in medical schools. BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health, 3 (1), 18-23. doi: 10.1136/bmjnph-2019-000059

Dietitians’ perspectives of the barriers and enablers to delivering patient-centred care

Levey, R., Ball, L., Chaboyer, W. and Sladdin, I. (2020). Dietitians’ perspectives of the barriers and enablers to delivering patient-centred care. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 33 (1), 106-114. doi: 10.1111/jhn.12684

Nutrition competence of primary care physicians in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study

Al-Gassimi, Osamah, Shah, Hassan Bin Usman, Sendi, Rawan, Ezmeirlly, Heba A., Ball, Lauren and Bakarman, Marwan A. (2020). Nutrition competence of primary care physicians in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study. BMJ Open, 10 (1) e033443, 1-7. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-033443

Nutrition care by primary-care physicians: advancing our understanding using the COM-B framework

Crowley, Jennifer, Ball, Lauren and Hiddink, Gerrit J. (2020). Nutrition care by primary-care physicians: advancing our understanding using the COM-B framework. Public Health Nutrition, 23 (1), 41-52. doi: 10.1017/S1368980019003148

Patient-centred care delivered by general practitioners: a qualitative investigation of the experiences and perceptions of patients and providers

Brickley, Bryce, Williams, Lauren T., Morgan, Mark, Ross, Alyson, Trigger, Kellie and Ball, Lauren (2020). Patient-centred care delivered by general practitioners: a qualitative investigation of the experiences and perceptions of patients and providers. BMJ Quality and Safety, 31 (3) 011236, 191-198. doi: 10.1136/bmjqs-2020-011236

Replicating group-based education interventions for the management of type 2 diabetes: a review of intervention reporting

Odgers-Jewell, K., Ball, L. E., Reidlinger, D. P., Isenring, E. A., Thomas, R. and Kelly, J. T. (2019). Replicating group-based education interventions for the management of type 2 diabetes: a review of intervention reporting. Diabetic Medicine, 37 (5) dme.14158, 768-778. doi: 10.1111/dme.14158

A dietitian-first gastroenterology clinic results in improved symptoms and quality of life in patients referred to a tertiary gastroenterology service

Mutsekwa, Rumbidzai N., Larkins, Vicki, Canavan, Russell, Ball, Lauren and Angus, Rebecca L. (2019). A dietitian-first gastroenterology clinic results in improved symptoms and quality of life in patients referred to a tertiary gastroenterology service. Clinical Nutrition ESPEN, 33, 188-194. doi: 10.1016/j.clnesp.2019.05.016

Clients expect nutrition care to be provided by personal trainers in Australia

Barnes, Katelyn, Beach, Bettina, Ball, Lauren and Desbrow, Ben (2019). Clients expect nutrition care to be provided by personal trainers in Australia. Nutrition and Dietetics, 76 (4), 421-427. doi: 10.1111/1747-0080.12545

General practitioners with special interests: an integrative review of their role, impact and potential for the future

Yellamaty, Victoria, Ball, Lauren, Crossland, Lisa and Jackson, Claire (2019). General practitioners with special interests: an integrative review of their role, impact and potential for the future. Australian Journal of General Practice, 48 (9), 639-645. doi: 10.31128/AJGP-02-19-4849

Nutrition in medical education: a systematic review

Crowley, Jennifer, Ball, Lauren and Hiddink, Gerrit Jan (2019). Nutrition in medical education: a systematic review. The Lancet Planetary Health, 3 (9), e379-e389. doi: 10.1016/S2542-5196(19)30171-8

Development and psychometric testing of an inventory to measure patient-centred care in dietetic practice – dietitian version

Sladdin, I., Gillespie, B. M., Ball, L. and Chaboyer, W. (2019). Development and psychometric testing of an inventory to measure patient-centred care in dietetic practice – dietitian version. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 32 (4), 535-546. doi: 10.1111/jhn.12644

A comparison of patients’ and dietitians’ perceptions of patient-centred care: a cross-sectional survey

Sladdin, Ishtar, Ball, Lauren, Gillespie, Brigid M. and Chaboyer, Wendy (2019). A comparison of patients’ and dietitians’ perceptions of patient-centred care: a cross-sectional survey. Health Expectations, 22 (3), 457-464. doi: 10.1111/hex.12868

Physical activity counselling and referrals by general practitioners for prostate cancer survivors in Australia

Barnes, Katelyn, Ball, Lauren, Galvão, Daniel A., Newton, Robert U., Chambers, Suzanne K. and Harrison, Christopher (2019). Physical activity counselling and referrals by general practitioners for prostate cancer survivors in Australia. Australian Journal of Primary Health, 25 (2), 152-156. doi: 10.1071/PY18131

Effectiveness of dietetic consultation for lowering blood lipid levels in the management of cardiovascular disease risk: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials

Ross, Lynda J., Barnes, Katelyn A., Ball, Lauren E., Mitchell, Lana J., Sladdin, Ishtar, Lee, Patricia and Williams, Lauren T. (2019). Effectiveness of dietetic consultation for lowering blood lipid levels in the management of cardiovascular disease risk: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Nutrition and Dietetics, 76 (2), 199-210. doi: 10.1111/1747-0080.12509

The tension between efficiency and effectiveness: a study of dietetic practice in primary care

O'Connor, R., Slater, K., Ball, L., Jones, A., Mitchell, L., Rollo, M. E. and Williams, L. T. (2019). The tension between efficiency and effectiveness: a study of dietetic practice in primary care. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 32 (2), 259-266. doi: 10.1111/jhn.12617

Cutting-edge primary health research: How our work follows world events

Ball, Lauren (2019). Cutting-edge primary health research: How our work follows world events. Australian Journal of Primary Health, 25 (2), I-II. doi: 10.1071/PYv25n2_ED

Development and psychometric testing of a patient-reported inventory to measure patient-centred care in dietetic practice

Sladdin, Ishtar, Chaboyer, Wendy, Ball, Lauren and Gillespie, Brigid M. (2019). Development and psychometric testing of a patient-reported inventory to measure patient-centred care in dietetic practice. Australian Journal of Primary Health, 25 (6), 547-554. doi: 10.1071/PY19055

How does diet change with a diagnosis of diabetes? Protocol of the 3D longitudinal study

Burch, Emily, Williams, Lauren T., Makepeace, Harriet, Alston-Knox, Clair and Ball, Lauren (2019). How does diet change with a diagnosis of diabetes? Protocol of the 3D longitudinal study. Nutrients, 11 (1), 1-15. doi: 10.3390/nu11010158

Understanding the knowledge, attitudes and practices of providing and receiving nutrition care for prediabetes: an integrative review

Somerville, Mari, Ball, Lauren, Sierra-Silvestre, Eva and Williams, Lauren T. (2019). Understanding the knowledge, attitudes and practices of providing and receiving nutrition care for prediabetes: an integrative review. Australian Journal of Primary Health, 25 (4), 289-302. doi: 10.1071/PY19082

Questionnaires that measure the quality of relationships between patients and primary care providers: a systematic review

Ball, Lauren E., Barnes, Katelyn A., Crossland, Lisa, Nicholson, Caroline and Jackson, Claire (2018). Questionnaires that measure the quality of relationships between patients and primary care providers: a systematic review. BMC Health Services Research, 18 (1) 866. doi: 10.1186/s12913-018-3687-4

Nutrition care guidelines for men with prostate cancer undergoing androgen deprivation therapy: do we have enough evidence?

Barnes, Katelyn A., Ball, Lauren E., Galvão, Daniel A., Newton, Robert U. and Chambers, Suzanne K. (2018). Nutrition care guidelines for men with prostate cancer undergoing androgen deprivation therapy: do we have enough evidence?. Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases, 22 (2), 221-234. doi: 10.1038/s41391-018-0099-9

Continuity of care: vital, but how do we measure and promote it?

Jackson, Claire and Ball, Lauren (2018). Continuity of care: vital, but how do we measure and promote it?. Australian Journal of General Practice, 47 (10), 662-664. doi: 10.31128/AJGP-05-18-4568

Investigating the perceptions of primary care dietitians on the potential for information technology in the workplace: qualitative study

Jones, Aimee, Mitchell, Lana J., O'Connor, Rochelle, Rollo, Megan E., Slater, Katherine, Williams, Lauren T. and Ball, Lauren (2018). Investigating the perceptions of primary care dietitians on the potential for information technology in the workplace: qualitative study. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 20 (10) e265, 1-9. doi: 10.2196/jmir.9568

Patients' perceptions and experiences of patient-centred care in dietetic consultations

Sladdin, I., Chaboyer, W. and Ball, L. (2018). Patients' perceptions and experiences of patient-centred care in dietetic consultations. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 31 (2), 188-196. doi: 10.1111/jhn.12507

Dietary intake by food group of individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A systematic review

Burch, Emily, Ball, Lauren, Somerville, Mari and Williams, Lauren T. (2018). Dietary intake by food group of individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A systematic review. Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice, 137, 160-172. doi: 10.1016/j.diabres.2017.12.016

Quality of development and reporting of dietetic intervention studies in primary care: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials

Ball, L. E., Sladdin, I. K., Mitchell, L. J., Barnes, K. A., Ross, L. J. and Williams, L. T. (2018). Quality of development and reporting of dietetic intervention studies in primary care: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 31 (1), 47-57. doi: 10.1111/jhn.12526

An international comparison of nutrition education standards, occupational standards and scopes of practice for personal trainers

Barnes, Katelyn, Ball, Lauren and Desbrow, Ben (2017). An international comparison of nutrition education standards, occupational standards and scopes of practice for personal trainers. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 27 (6), 507-519. doi: 10.1123/ijsnem.2016-0329

Effectiveness of dietetic consultations in primary health care: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials

Mitchell, Lana J., Ball, Lauren E., Ross, Lynda J., Barnes, Katelyn A. and Williams, Lauren T. (2017). Effectiveness of dietetic consultations in primary health care: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 117 (12), 1941-1962. doi: 10.1016/j.jand.2017.06.364

Patients’ perceptions of a pressure ulcer prevention care bundle in hospital: a qualitative descriptive study to guide evidence-based practice

Roberts, Shelley, Wallis, Marianne, McInnes, Elizabeth, Bucknall, Tracey, Banks, Merrilyn, Ball, Lauren and Chaboyer, Wendy (2017). Patients’ perceptions of a pressure ulcer prevention care bundle in hospital: a qualitative descriptive study to guide evidence-based practice. Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, 14 (5), 385-393. doi: 10.1111/wvn.12226

Dietitians' perspectives on teaching nutrition to medical students

Burch, Emily, Crowley, Jennifer, Laur, Celia, Ray, Sumantra and Ball, Lauren (2017). Dietitians' perspectives on teaching nutrition to medical students. Journal of the American College of Nutrition, 36 (6), 415-421. doi: 10.1080/07315724.2017.1318316

Effectiveness of group-based self-management education for individuals with Type 2 diabetes: a systematic review with meta-analyses and meta-regression

Odgers-Jewell, K., Ball, L. E., Kelly, J. T., Isenring, E. A., Reidlinger, D. P. and Thomas, R. (2017). Effectiveness of group-based self-management education for individuals with Type 2 diabetes: a systematic review with meta-analyses and meta-regression. Diabetic Medicine, 34 (8), 1027-1039. doi: 10.1111/dme.13340

Patient-centred care to improve dietetic practice: an integrative review

Sladdin, I., Ball, L., Bull, C. and Chaboyer, W. (2017). Patient-centred care to improve dietetic practice: an integrative review. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 30 (4), 453-470. doi: 10.1111/jhn.12444

Personal trainer perceptions of providing nutrition care to clients: a qualitative exploration

Barnes, Katelyn, Ball, Lauren and Desbrow, Ben (2017). Personal trainer perceptions of providing nutrition care to clients: a qualitative exploration. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 27 (2), 186-193. doi: 10.1123/ijsnem.2016-0141

Using logic models to enhance the methodological quality of primary health-care interventions: guidance from an intervention to promote nutrition care by general practitioners and practice nurses

Ball, Lauren, Ball, Dianne, Leveritt, Michael, Ray, Sumantra, Collins, Clare, Patterson, Elizabeth , Ambrosini, Gina, Lee, Patricia and Chaboyer, Wendy (2017). Using logic models to enhance the methodological quality of primary health-care interventions: guidance from an intervention to promote nutrition care by general practitioners and practice nurses. Australian Journal of Primary Health, 23 (1), 53-60. doi: 10.1071/PY16038

Environmental factors of food literacy in Australian high schools: views of home economics teachers

Ronto, Rimante, Ball, Lauren, Pendergast, Donna and Harris, Neil (2017). Environmental factors of food literacy in Australian high schools: views of home economics teachers. International Journal of Consumer Studies, 41 (1), 19-27. doi: 10.1111/ijcs.12309

Improving processes that underpin Australian primary health care

Ball, Lauren (2017). Improving processes that underpin Australian primary health care. Australian Journal of Primary Health, 23 (1), i-ii. doi: 10.1071/PYv23n1_ED1

What is the status of food literacy in Australian high schools? Perceptions of home economics teachers

Ronto, Rimante, Ball, Lauren, Pendergast, Donna and Harris, Neil (2017). What is the status of food literacy in Australian high schools? Perceptions of home economics teachers. Appetite, 108, 326-334. doi: 10.1016/j.appet.2016.10.024

General practitioners’ views on providing nutrition care to patients with chronic disease: a focus group study

Crowley, Jennifer, Ball, Lauren, McGill, Anne-Thea, Buetow, Stephen, Arroll, Bruce, Leveritt, Michael and Wall, Clare (2016). General practitioners’ views on providing nutrition care to patients with chronic disease: a focus group study. Journal of Primary Health Care, 8 (4), 357-364. doi: 10.1071/HC15048

Adolescents' perspectives on food literacy and its impact on their dietary behaviours

Ronto, Rimante, Ball, Lauren, Pendergast, Donna and Harris, Neil (2016). Adolescents' perspectives on food literacy and its impact on their dietary behaviours. Appetite, 107, 549-557. doi: 10.1016/j.appet.2016.09.006

Setting priorities for research in medical nutrition education: an international approach

Ball, Lauren, Barnes, Katelyn, Laur, Celia, Crowley, Jennifer and Ray, Sumantra (2016). Setting priorities for research in medical nutrition education: an international approach. BMJ Open, 6 (12) e013241, 1-7. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2016-013241

Australian general practitioners' views regarding providing nutrition care: results of a national survey

Crowley, J., O'Connell, S., Kavka, A., Ball, L. and Nowson, C. A. (2016). Australian general practitioners' views regarding providing nutrition care: results of a national survey. Public Health, 140, 7-13. doi: 10.1016/j.puhe.2016.08.013

Building research capacity in general practitioners and practice nurses: reflections on an initiative in nutrition

Ball, L., Campbell, N., Cheung, K. K. and Vantanen, M. (2016). Building research capacity in general practitioners and practice nurses: reflections on an initiative in nutrition. Public Health, 140, 14-16. doi: 10.1016/j.puhe.2016.06.026

Enhancing breadth of knowledge within multidisciplinary doctoral research: reflections from the Cambridge Generic Nutrition Training course for non-nutritionist postgraduates and professionals

Laur, C., Ball, L., Crowley, J., Bell, H., Maddock, J. and Ray, S. (2016). Enhancing breadth of knowledge within multidisciplinary doctoral research: reflections from the Cambridge Generic Nutrition Training course for non-nutritionist postgraduates and professionals. Public Health, 140, 35-38. doi: 10.1016/j.puhe.2016.08.025

Food literacy at secondary schools in Australia

Ronto, Rimante, Ball, Lauren, Pendergast, Donna and Harris, Neil D. (2016). Food literacy at secondary schools in Australia. Journal of School Health, 86 (11), 823-831. doi: 10.1111/josh.12440

Nutrition advice provided by general practice registrars: an investigation using patient scenarios

Crowley, J., Ball, L. and Wall, C. (2016). Nutrition advice provided by general practice registrars: an investigation using patient scenarios. Public Health, 140, 17-22. doi: 10.1016/j.puhe.2016.09.022

Nutrition education for public health

Ray, S., Ball, L. and Laur, C. (2016). Nutrition education for public health. Public Health, 140, 3-6. doi: 10.1016/j.puhe.2016.09.030

Personal trainers are confident in their ability to provide nutrition care: a cross-sectional investigation

Barnes, K., Desbrow, B. and Ball, L. (2016). Personal trainers are confident in their ability to provide nutrition care: a cross-sectional investigation. Public Health, 140, 39-44. doi: 10.1016/j.puhe.2016.08.020

Prioritising patient-centred care in tertiary hospital outpatient services. Perspectives from patients with type 1 diabetes

Hickman, I. J., Webb, L., Stack, A. A., Knight, B. A., Bull, C. F., Russell, A. W., Cotugno, J. D. and Ball, L. E. (2016). Prioritising patient-centred care in tertiary hospital outpatient services. Perspectives from patients with type 1 diabetes. Australian Diabetes Educator, 19 (4).

Proceedings of the Second international summit on medical nutrition education and research

Barnes, K., Crowley, J., Laur, C., Ball, L. and Ray, S. (2016). Proceedings of the Second international summit on medical nutrition education and research. Public Health, 140, 68-72. doi: 10.1016/j.puhe.2016.09.002

Promotion of nutrition care by Australian fitness businesses: a website analysis

Barnes, K., Ball, L. and Desbrow, B. (2016). Promotion of nutrition care by Australian fitness businesses: a website analysis. Public Health, 140, 45-49. doi: 10.1016/j.puhe.2016.08.026

Developing research priorities in Australian primary health care: a focus on nutrition and physical activity

Ball, Lauren, Barnes, Katelyn, Leveritt, Michael, Mitchell, Lana, Williams, Lauren T., Ball, Dianne and Patterson, Elizabeth (2016). Developing research priorities in Australian primary health care: a focus on nutrition and physical activity. Australian Journal of Primary Health, 23 (6), 554-559. doi: 10.1071/PY16068

How often should general practitioners provide nutrition care to patients? A forecasting activity to determine the target frequency for chronic-disease management in Australia

Ball, Lauren, Lee, Patricia, Ambrosini, Gina L., Hamilton, Kyra and Tuffaha, Haitham (2016). How often should general practitioners provide nutrition care to patients? A forecasting activity to determine the target frequency for chronic-disease management in Australia. Australian Journal of Primary Health, 22 (5), 383-387. doi: 10.1071/py16060

Nutrition care by general practitioners: Enhancing women's health during and after pregnancy

Ball, Lauren and Wilkinson, Shelley (2016). Nutrition care by general practitioners: Enhancing women's health during and after pregnancy. Australian Family Physician, 45 (8), 542-547.

Nutrition care by general practitioners: enhancing women's health during and after pregnancy

Ball, Lauren and Wilkinson, Shelley (2016). Nutrition care by general practitioners: enhancing women's health during and after pregnancy. Australian Family Physician, 45 (8), 543-548.

The nutrition care needs of patients newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes: informing dietetic practice

Ball, L., Davmor, R., Leveritt, M., Desbrow, B., Ehrlich, C. and Chaboyer, W. (2016). The nutrition care needs of patients newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes: informing dietetic practice. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 29 (4), 487-494. doi: 10.1111/jhn.12357

Ten-year follow up of graduates from the Aspiring Dietitians Study: Implications for dietetic workforce development

Plint, Hayley, Ball, Lauren, Hughes, Roger and Desbrow, Ben (2016). Ten-year follow up of graduates from the Aspiring Dietitians Study: Implications for dietetic workforce development. Nutrition and Dietetics, 73 (3), 241-246. doi: 10.1111/1747-0080.12224

Time and financial outcomes of private practice dietitians providing care under the Australian Medicare program: a longitudinal, exploratory study

Brown, Jessica A., Lee, Patricia and Ball, Lauren (2016). Time and financial outcomes of private practice dietitians providing care under the Australian Medicare program: a longitudinal, exploratory study. Nutrition and Dietetics, 73 (3), 296-302. doi: 10.1111/1747-0080.12223

Consumption and reasons for use of dietary supplements in an Australian university population

Barnes, Katelyn, Ball, Lauren, Desbrow, Ben, Alsharairi, Naser and Ahmed, Faruk (2016). Consumption and reasons for use of dietary supplements in an Australian university population. Nutrition, 32 (5), 524-530. doi: 10.1016/j.nut.2015.10.022

Passive interventions in primary healthcare waiting rooms are effective in promoting healthy lifestyle behaviours: an integrative review

Cass, Sarah J., Ball, Lauren E. and Leveritt, Michael D. (2016). Passive interventions in primary healthcare waiting rooms are effective in promoting healthy lifestyle behaviours: an integrative review. Australian Journal of Primary Health, 22 (3), 198-210. doi: 10.1071/PY15043

Obesity management in Australian primary care: Where has the general practitioner gone?

Sturgiss, Elizabeth Ann, Van Weel, Chris, Ball, Lauren, Jansen, Sarah and Douglas, Kirsty (2016). Obesity management in Australian primary care: Where has the general practitioner gone?. Australian Journal of Primary Health, 22 (6), 473-476. doi: 10.1071/PY16074

“I wish they could be in my shoes”: patients’ insights into tertiary health care for type 2 diabetes mellitus

Cotugno, Jacqueline D., Ferguson, Maree, Harden, Hazel, Colquist, Shoni, Stack, Annabelle A., Zimmerman, Jane I., Russell, Anthony W., Ball, Lauren E. and Hickman, Ingrid J. (2015). “I wish they could be in my shoes”: patients’ insights into tertiary health care for type 2 diabetes mellitus. Patient Preference and Adherence, 9, 1647-1655. doi: 10.2147/PPA.S91214

Understanding the nutrition care needs of patients newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes: a need for open communication and patient-focussed consultations

Ball, Lauren, Davmor, Ruth, Leveritt, Michael, Desbrow, Ben, Erlich, Carolyn and Chaboyer, Wendy (2015). Understanding the nutrition care needs of patients newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes: a need for open communication and patient-focussed consultations. Australian Journal of Primary Health, 22 (5), 416-422. doi: 10.1071/PY15063

Association between dietitians’ personality profiles and practice areas

Ball, Lauren, Eley, Diann S., Desbrow, Ben, Lee, Patricia and Fergusson, Maree (2015). Association between dietitians’ personality profiles and practice areas. Nutrition and Dietetics, 73 (3), 247-253. doi: 10.1111/1747-0080.12222

Decade of Medicare: The contribution of private practice dietitians to chronic disease management and diabetes group services

Cant, Robyn and Ball, Lauren (2015). Decade of Medicare: The contribution of private practice dietitians to chronic disease management and diabetes group services. Nutrition and Dietetics, 72 (3), 284-290. doi: 10.1111/1747-0080.12175

Doctors’ attitudes and confidence towards providing nutrition care in practice: Comparison of New Zealand medical students, general practice registrars and general practitioners

Crowley, Jennifer, Ball, Lauren, Han, Dug Yeo, McGill, Anne-Thea, Arroll, Bruce, Leveritt, Michael and Wall, Clare (2015). Doctors’ attitudes and confidence towards providing nutrition care in practice: Comparison of New Zealand medical students, general practice registrars and general practitioners. Journal of Primary Health Care, 7 (3), 244-250. doi: 10.1071/hc15244

Hydration: Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of UK Dietitians

Douglas, Pauline, Ball, Lauren, McGuffin, Lynn, Laur, Celia, Crowley, Jennifer, Rajput-Ray, Minha, Gandy, Joan and Ray, Sumantra (2015). Hydration: Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of UK Dietitians. Journal of Biomedical Education, 2015, 1-6. doi: 10.1155/2015/172020

Confidence and Attitudes of Doctors and Dietitians towards Nutrition Care and Nutrition Advocacy for Hospital Patients in Kolkata, India

Ray, Sumantra, Rajput-Ray, Minha, Ball, Lauren, Crowley, Jennifer, Laur, Celia, Roy, Suchismita, Agarwal, Shweta and Ray, Sabyasachi (2015). Confidence and Attitudes of Doctors and Dietitians towards Nutrition Care and Nutrition Advocacy for Hospital Patients in Kolkata, India. Journal of Biomedical Education, 2015, 1-6. doi: 10.1155/2015/416021

Building skills, knowledge and confidence in eating and exercise behavior change: brief motivational interviewing training for healthcare providers

Edwards, Elizabeth J., Stapleton, Peta, Williams, Kelly and Ball, Lauren (2015). Building skills, knowledge and confidence in eating and exercise behavior change: brief motivational interviewing training for healthcare providers. Patient Education and Counseling, 98 (5), 674-676. doi: 10.1016/j.pec.2015.02.006

The relationship between food literacy and dietary intake in adolescents: A systematic review

Vaitkeviciute, Rimante, Ball, Lauren E. and Harris, Neil (2015). The relationship between food literacy and dietary intake in adolescents: A systematic review. Public Health Nutrition, 18 (4), 649-658. doi: 10.1017/S1368980014000962

Experiences and nutrition support strategies in dementia care: Lessons from family carers

Ball, Lauren, Jansen, Sarah, Desbrow, Ben, Morgan, Kate, Moyle, Wendy and Hughes, Roger (2015). Experiences and nutrition support strategies in dementia care: Lessons from family carers. Nutrition and Dietetics, 72 (1), 22-29. doi: 10.1111/1747-0080.12107

Nutrition and dementia care: Informing dietetic practice

Jansen, Sarah, Ball, Lauren, Desbrow, Ben, Morgan, Kate, Moyle, Wendy and Hughes, Roger (2015). Nutrition and dementia care: Informing dietetic practice. Nutrition and Dietetics, 72 (1), 36-46. doi: 10.1111/1747-0080.12144

Development of a validated questionnaire to measure the self-perceived competence of primary health professionals in providing nutrition care to patients with chronic disease

Ball, Lauren E. and Leveritt, Michael D. (2015). Development of a validated questionnaire to measure the self-perceived competence of primary health professionals in providing nutrition care to patients with chronic disease. Family Practice, 32 (6), 706-710. doi: 10.1093/fampra/cmv073

Effect of nutrition care provided by primary health professionals on adults’ dietary behaviours: A systematic review

Ball, Lauren, Leveritt, Michael, Cass, Sarah and Chaboyer, Wendy (2015). Effect of nutrition care provided by primary health professionals on adults’ dietary behaviours: A systematic review. Family Practice, 32 (6), 605-617. doi: 10.1093/fampra/cmv067

Impact of the Medicare Chronic Disease Management program on the conduct of Australian dietitians' private practices

Jansen, Sarah, Ball, Lauren and Lowe, Catherine (2015). Impact of the Medicare Chronic Disease Management program on the conduct of Australian dietitians' private practices. Australian Health Review, 39 (2), 183-189. doi: 10.1071/AH14074

New Zealand medical students have positive attitudes and moderate confidence in providing nutrition care: a cross-sectional survey

Crowley, Jennifer, Bal, Lauren, Han, Dug Yeo, Arroll, Bruce, Leveritt, Michael and Wall, Clare (2015). New Zealand medical students have positive attitudes and moderate confidence in providing nutrition care: a cross-sectional survey. Journal of Biomedical Education, 2015 (259653), 1-7. doi: 10.1155/2015/259653

Nutrition guidelines for undergraduate medical curricula: A six-country comparison

Crowley, Jennifer, Ball, Lauren, Laur, Celia, Wall, Clare, Arroll, Bruce, Poole, Phillippa and Ray, Sumantra (2015). Nutrition guidelines for undergraduate medical curricula: A six-country comparison. Advances in Medical Education and Practice, 6, 127-133. doi: 10.2147/AMEP.S73711

Obesity management by general practitioners: The unavoidable necessity

Jansen, Sarah, Desbrow, Ben and Ball, Lauren (2015). Obesity management by general practitioners: The unavoidable necessity. Australian Journal of Primary Health, 21 (4), 366-368. doi: 10.1071/PY15018

A cross-sectional exploration of the personality traits of dietitians

Ball, L., Eley, D. S., Desbrow, B., Lee, P. and Ferguson, M. (2014). A cross-sectional exploration of the personality traits of dietitians. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 28 (5), 502-509. doi: 10.1111/jhn.12265

Attendance, weight and waist circumference outcomes of patients with type 2 diabetes receiving Medicare-subsidised dietetic services

Spencer, Lisa, O'Shea, Marie-Claire, Ball, Lauren, Desbrow, Ben and Leveritt, Michael (2014). Attendance, weight and waist circumference outcomes of patients with type 2 diabetes receiving Medicare-subsidised dietetic services. Australian Journal of Primary Health, 20 (3), 291-297. doi: 10.1071/PY13021

Direct observation of the nutrition care practices of australian general practitioners

Ball, Lauren E., Desbrow, Ben, Yelland, Michael and Leveritt, Michael D. (2014). Direct observation of the nutrition care practices of australian general practitioners. Journal of Primary Health Care, 6 (2), 143-147. doi: 10.1071/hc14143

Impact of an undergraduate course on medical students' self-perceived nutrition intake and self-efficacy to improve their health behaviours and counselling practices

Crowley, Jennifer, Ball, Lauren, Leveritt , Michael D., Arroll, Bruce, Han, Dug Yeo and Wall, Clare (2014). Impact of an undergraduate course on medical students' self-perceived nutrition intake and self-efficacy to improve their health behaviours and counselling practices. Journal of Primary Health Care, 6 (2), 101-107. doi: 10.1071/hc14101

Nutrition in medical education: Reflections from an initiative at the University of Cambridge

Ball, Lauren, Crowley, Jennifer, Laur, Celia, Rajput-Ray, Minha, Gillam, Stephen and Ray, Sumantra (2014). Nutrition in medical education: Reflections from an initiative at the University of Cambridge. Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, 7, 209-215. doi: 10.2147/JMDH.S59071

Obesity bias among health and non-health students attending an Australian university and their perceived obesity education

Robinson, Emma L., Ball, Lauren E. and Leveritt, Michael D. (2014). Obesity bias among health and non-health students attending an Australian university and their perceived obesity education. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 46 (5), 390-395. doi: 10.1016/j.jneb.2013.12.003

Utilization and preference of nutrition information sources in Australia

Cash, Tracee, Desbrow, Ben, Leveritt, Michael and Ball, Lauren (2014). Utilization and preference of nutrition information sources in Australia. Health Expectations, 18 (6), 2288-2295. doi: 10.1111/hex.12198

Patients' perceptions of their general practitioner's health and weight influences their perceptions of nutrition and exercise advice received

Fraser, Sally E., Leveritt, Michael D. and Ball, Lauren E. (2013). Patients' perceptions of their general practitioner's health and weight influences their perceptions of nutrition and exercise advice received. Journal of Primary Health Care, 5 (4), 301-307. doi: 10.1071/hc13301

Working profile of Australian private practice accredited practising dietitians

Ball, Lauren, Larsson, Rachel, Gerathy, Rachel, Hood, Peta and Lowe, Catherine (2013). Working profile of Australian private practice accredited practising dietitians. Nutrition and Dietetics, 70 (3), 196-205. doi: 10.1111/1747-0080.12015

Students' perceptions of an experiential learning activity designed to develop knowledge of food and food preparation methods

Leveritt, Michael, Ball, Lauren and Desbrow, Jane (2013). Students' perceptions of an experiential learning activity designed to develop knowledge of food and food preparation methods. Journal of Food Science Education, 12 (3), 56-60. doi: 10.1111/1541-4329.12009

Health professionals' views of the effectiveness of nutrition care in general practice setting

Ball, Lauren, Hughes, Roger and Leveritt, Michael (2013). Health professionals' views of the effectiveness of nutrition care in general practice setting. Nutrition and Dietetics, 70 (1), 35-41. doi: 10.1111/j.1747-0080.2012.01627.x

An exploration of individuals' preferences for nutrition care from Australian primary care health professionals

Ball, Lauren, Desbrow, Ben and Leveritt, Michael (2013). An exploration of individuals' preferences for nutrition care from Australian primary care health professionals. Australian Journal of Primary Health, Article in press (1), 113-120. doi: 10.1071/PY12127

Australian practice nurses’ perceptions of their role and competency to provide nutrition care to patients living with chronic disease

Cass, Sarah, Ball, Lauren and Leveritt, Michael (2013). Australian practice nurses’ perceptions of their role and competency to provide nutrition care to patients living with chronic disease. Australian Journal of Primary Health, 20 (2), 203-208. doi: 10.1071/PY12118

General Practitioners can offer effective nutrition care to patients with lifestyle related chronic disease

Ball, Lauren, Johnson, Cristina, Desbrow, Ben and Leveritt, Michael (2013). General Practitioners can offer effective nutrition care to patients with lifestyle related chronic disease. Journal of Primary Health Care, 5 (1), 59-69. doi: 10.1071/HC13059

The self-perceived knowledge, skills and attitudes of Australian practice nurses in providing nutrition care to patients with chronic disease

Martin, Louise , Leveritt, Michael D., Desbrow, Ben and Ball, Lauren E. (2013). The self-perceived knowledge, skills and attitudes of Australian practice nurses in providing nutrition care to patients with chronic disease. Family Practice, Article in press (2) cmt070, 201-208. doi: 10.1093/fampra/cmt070

Patients' perceptions of nutrition care provided by general practitioners: focus on Type 2 diabetes

Ball, Lauren, Hughes, Roger, Desbrow, Ben and Leveritt, Michael (2012). Patients' perceptions of nutrition care provided by general practitioners: focus on Type 2 diabetes. Family Practice, 29 (6), 719-725. doi: 10.1093/fampra/cms025

Nutrition beyond drugs and devices: a review of the approaches to enhance the capacity of nutrition care provision by general practitioners

Crowley, Jennifer, Ball, Lauren, Wall, Clare and Leveritt, Michael (2012). Nutrition beyond drugs and devices: a review of the approaches to enhance the capacity of nutrition care provision by general practitioners. Australian Journal of Primary Health, 18 (2), 90-95. doi: 10.1071/PY11116

Students’ perceptions of using Facebook as an interactive learning resource at university

Irwin, Christopher, Ball, Lauren, Desbrow, Ben and Leveritt, Michael (2012). Students’ perceptions of using Facebook as an interactive learning resource at university. Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 28 (7), 1221-1232. doi: 10.14742/ajet.798

Nutrition care in general practice: Are we waiting for patients to ask?

Ball, Lauren (2011). Nutrition care in general practice: Are we waiting for patients to ask?. Australian Family Physician, 40 (7).

Nutrition in general practice: role and workforce preparation expectations of medical educators

Ball, Lauren E., Hughes, Roger M. and Leveritt, Michael D. (2010). Nutrition in general practice: role and workforce preparation expectations of medical educators. Australian Journal of Primary Health, 16 (4), 304-310. doi: 10.1071/PY10014

Proceedings of the inaugural International Summit for Medical Nutrition Education and Research

Laur, C., Ball, L., Ahankari, A. S., Avdagovska, M., Crowley, J., Deen, D., Douglas, P., Hark, L., Kohlmeier, M., Luzi, L., McCotter, L., Martyn, K., Nowson, C., Wall, C. and Ray, S. (2016). Proceedings of the inaugural International Summit for Medical Nutrition Education and Research. International Summit for Medical Nutrition Education and Research, Cambridge, United Kingdom, 8 August 2015. Oxford, United Kingdom: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.puhe.2016.08.023