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Research Biography
Jolene is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and senior lecturer within Nutrition and Dietetics. Her teaching focus is in the area of clinical dietetics and research methods. She completed a PhD in Malnutrition screening within vascular surgery patients in 2020. Her research areas of focus are healthy ageing, aged care and nutrition assessment/screening. Jolene is a licensed clinical bone densitometrist and is able to conduct scans for research studies.
Research Interests
Nutrition in older adults
Nutrition in Aged Care
Nutrition screening and assessment
Supervision
- Registered
Research Areas
- Healthy ageing and aged care
- Nutrition and dietetics
- Cardiac care
Supervisory Interests
- Clinical nutrition
- Dietetics
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Associations between nutritional and physical outcomes of community-dwelling older adults eating alone, versus with others: A systematic review
Wyman, C., Thomas, J., Lawless, M. & Yaxley, A., 1 Feb 2026, In: Appetite. 217, 14 p., 108327.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A qualitative descriptive study on the perspectives and experiences of multidisciplinary HCPs in providing nutritional care to older adults with cancer
Wong, R. L. Y., Han, C. Y., Thomas, J. & Knowles, R., Mar 2025, In: Supportive Care in Cancer. 33, 3, 12 p., 221.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Assessing the Complexity of Fundamental Care: Developing and Refining the Flinders Fundamentals of Care Assessment Tool for Clinical Practice
Feo, R., Conroy, T., Laugesen, B., Voldbjerg, S. L., Gronkjaer, M., Jensen, K., Ahad, M. A., Thomas, J., Kitson, A. & Lerbaek, B., Dec 2025, In: Journal of Advanced Nursing. 81, 12, p. 8972-8989 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Biochemical validation of a food frequency questionnaire measuring immune modulating nutrient intake in patients with peripheral arterial disease
Nayda, N. C., Delaney, C. L., Thomas, J. M. & Miller, M. D., Aug 2025, In: Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases. 35, 8, 8 p., 103934.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Care by name, not by nature: experiences of older adults accessing a home care package
Wyman, C., Hoekman, V., Lawless, M., Thomas, J. & Yaxley, A., Nov 2024, p. 324-324. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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