# Lisa Nissen

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Professor

# Lisa Nissen

Email:
:   [l.nissen@uq.edu.au](mailto:l.nissen@uq.edu.au)

Phone:
:   [+61 7 334 66217](tel:+61 7 334 66217)

## Positions

Centre Director of Centre for the Business and Economics of Health
:   Centre for the Business and Economics of Health
:   Faculty of Business, Economics and Law

Director, Centre for the Business and Economics of Health and Taylor Family Chair
:   School of Business
:   Faculty of Business, Economics and Law

Affiliate Professor of School of Pharmacy
:   School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
:   Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences

## Overview

### Background

Professor Nissen is Director, and Taylor Family Chair, of the Centre for the Business and Economics of Health (CBEH), Faculty of Business Economics and Law at The University of Queensland. She has been a prominent health practitioner leader, educator, researcher, and implementation scientist nationally and internationally for more than 25 years. A pharmacist by training, her research has driven major health system change, notably leading to the introduction of immunization services by pharmacists throughout Australia (Queensland Pharmacists Immunization Pilot (QPIP), (2014-15) and more recently the Urinary Tract Infection Pharmacy Pilot – Queensland (UTIPP-Q, 2020-21), both Australian firsts. Before joining UQ, Lisa was previously Head of the School of Clinical Sciences at QUT (2012-22) overseeing the training for 2,500 students per year across seven clinical disciplines. In late 2022 she returned to UQ, taking on a new and innovative role as Director of the EvolveHealth Health Workforce Optimisation Program at CBEH. This program is part of the seven strategic Health Research Accelerator (HERA) initiatives announced by UQ in 2022, which will address some of the most pressing health and medical challenges of today.

Lisa has had career-long leadership and executive roles with national boards and state committees including the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia, the Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia, Family Planning Queensland, and Hepatitis Queensland. Professor Nissen was a ministerial appointment to the Queensland Health Interim Pharmacy Round Table overseeing the implementation of a council to govern pharmacy ownership in Queensland. She is also a ministerial appointment to the Queensland Health Voluntary Assisted Dying Review Board. She is on governance boards various other health organization groups including the Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand Board, and the AHPRA scheduled medicines expert committee.

Professor Nissen focuses on strategic collaborations across the healthcare continuum with key partnerships in government, professional boards, associations, university, and other industry and consumer groups. These have led to the implementation of multiple complex practice change interventions. She has a proven record of bringing together these groups to focus on establishing multidisciplinary care teams to provide consumer-centric health care. This often means challenging currently held views of the scope of practice of health professionals, drawing on her high-level collaboration and negotiation skills.

Professor Nissen has supervised more than 80 higher degree research students and published over 180 peer-reviewed journal articles, and 200 professional publications. She has given more than 250 invited keynotes, plenary, and workshop presentations. In the past 5 years she has generated more than $9M in competitive research funding.

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### Availability

Professor Lisa Nissen is:
:   Available for supervision

### Fields of research

[Clinical sciences](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=4979)
[Health Sciences](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=4759)
[Pharmacology and pharmaceutical sciences](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=4819)

### Qualifications

- Bachelor of Pharmacy, The University of Queensland

### Research interests

- #### Health workforce Optimisation

  - Interprofessional education, training and development
  - Scope of practice and models of care
  - Health services innovation

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- #### Factors influencing prescribing

  - Influence of pharmaceutical companies on prescribing (e.g. sample/starter medication packs)
  - Pharmacoepidemiology e.g. antipsychotic prescribing in the elderly, osteoporosis prevention, psycho-stimulants in children

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- #### Cognitive services in Healthcare

  Non-medical prescribing
  - service delivery research, training and competency development
  Expanded roles for health professionals
  -advanced clinical services and prescribing
  - extended and expanded scope of practice
  Role in primary and preventative care, e.g. sexual health, screening
  Digital Health and Telepharmacy (remote pharmaceutical review)

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- #### Specific clinical areas

  Sexual Health - UTI, STI, HIV
  Vaccination
  Vapes
  Medicinal Cannabis
  Drug dose form alteration "Crushing tablets"

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### Research impacts

Professor Nissen's research has led to major health system changes, including the introduction of immunisation services by pharmacists throughout Australia, and development of national policy frameworks for prescribing by allied health and nursing professionals. Examples include the Health Professionals Prescribing Pathway and the National Prescribing Service – Prescribing Competency Framework.

She has developed key partnerships with the Allied Health Professions’ Office of Queensland, Pharmaceutical Society of Australia, Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Authority and Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing.

**Impact of previous work in the last five years:** Since 2019, CI Nissen has continued to demonstrate direct impact on health systems, services, policy, programs, and clinical practice. For example:

- **Queensland Health COVID-19 Vaccination Taskforce (2021/22).** Led strategic policy development (regulation), pandemic responseplanning (set-up vaccine hubs, outreach clinics), and implementation of the COVID-19 vaccination program (workforce planning and education); led successful COVID-19 vaccination rollout in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and other vulnerable communitiesincluding link to service providers, engagement strategies, and resources.
- **UTIPP-Q Urinary Tract Infections (2020-21).** Led the implementation of Australia’s first community pharmacy prescribing pilot forUTIs. Based on the success of the trial in Queensland, this is now ongoing legislated scope, and is being rolled out to other jurisdictions.

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## Works

[Search Professor Lisa Nissen’s works on UQ eSpace](http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/list/author_id/665)

[All
(446)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/5479/all)
[Book
(3)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/5479/4747)
[Journal Article
(315)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/5479/4748)
[Other Outputs
(10)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/5479/4749)
[Conference Publication
(111)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/5479/4751)
[Book Chapter
(7)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/5479/4752)

2026

Journal Article

##### Clinical indicator prioritisation for the ACTMed trial: a modified nominal group technique approach for primary care research in the electronic age

Donald, Andrew, Ellis, Nicolette, Chen, Esa, Violette, Richard, Nissen, Lisa and Spinks, Jean (2026). Clinical indicator prioritisation for the ACTMed trial: a modified nominal group technique approach for primary care research in the electronic age. Australian Journal of Primary Health, 32 (1) PY25064. doi: 10.1071/PY25064

[Clinical indicator prioritisation for the ACTMed trial: a modified nominal group technique approach for primary care research in the electronic age](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:ab4ae97)

2025

Journal Article

##### Mapping the US literature on pharmacists prescribing to initiate medications: A scoping review of terminology, responsibilities, and alignment with international models

Ahmed, Surur, Kung, Janice, Chiang, Vincent, Poudel, Arjun, Olufemi-Yusuf, Damilola, Faruquee, Chowdhury Farhana, Makowsky, Mark, Nissen, Lisa and Guirguis, Lisa (2025). Mapping the US literature on pharmacists prescribing to initiate medications: A scoping review of terminology, responsibilities, and alignment with international models. Journal of the American Pharmacists Association, 66 (1) 102952, 102952. doi: 10.1016/j.japh.2025.102952

[Mapping the US literature on pharmacists prescribing to initiate medications: A scoping review of terminology, responsibilities, and alignment with international models](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:dc1f432)

2025

Journal Article

##### Does using oral medication lubricants to swallow whole or crushed tablets alter drug absorption in vivo? A randomised, single-dose crossover bioequivalence study in healthy adults

Malouh, Marwa A., Cichero, Julie A. Y., Reuter, Stephanie E., Weng, Min-Tz, Lau, Esther T. L., Nissen, Lisa M. and Steadman, Kathryn J. (2025). Does using oral medication lubricants to swallow whole or crushed tablets alter drug absorption in vivo? A randomised, single-dose crossover bioequivalence study in healthy adults. Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology, 104 106552, 106552-104. doi: 10.1016/j.jddst.2024.106552

[Does using oral medication lubricants to swallow whole or crushed tablets alter drug absorption in vivo? A randomised, single-dose crossover bioequivalence study in healthy adults](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:6972db9)

2025

Journal Article

##### Timely access to specialist outpatient care: can applying systems thinking unblock our waiting lists?

McAvoy, Sue, Toth-Peter, Agnes, Jagdish, Ninad, Nguyen, Bao Hoang, Arnott, Allison and Nissen, Lisa (2025). Timely access to specialist outpatient care: can applying systems thinking unblock our waiting lists?. BMC Health Services Research, 25 (1) 121, 1-11. doi: 10.1186/s12913-024-11981-2

[Timely access to specialist outpatient care: can applying systems thinking unblock our waiting lists?](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:cb2aa10)

2024

Journal Article

##### Consumer involvement in the design and development of medication safety interventions or services in primary care: a scoping review

DelDot, Megan, Lau, Esther, Rayner, Nicole, Spinks, Jean, Kelly, Fiona and Nissen, Lisa (2024). Consumer involvement in the design and development of medication safety interventions or services in primary care: a scoping review. Health Expectations, 27 (6) e70092. doi: 10.1111/hex.70092

[Consumer involvement in the design and development of medication safety interventions or services in primary care: a scoping review](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:268c0f9)

2024

Journal Article

##### Breadth and visibility of children's lower limb chronic musculoskeletal pain: a scoping review

Ilhan, Emre, Davies, Luke, Pacey, Verity, Smith, Mitchell, Munro, Jane, Munns, Craig, Sturgiss, Elizabeth, Williams, Nicole, Tofts, Louise, Locke, Vance, Haines, Terry, Brennan, Sue E., Maloney, Stephen, Sarkies, Mitchell N., Clavisi, Ornella, Miles, Dan, Nissen, Lisa and Williams, Cylie (2024). Breadth and visibility of children's lower limb chronic musculoskeletal pain: a scoping review. BMJ Open, 14 (10) e082801, e082801. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-082801

[Breadth and visibility of children's lower limb chronic musculoskeletal pain: a scoping review](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:14f72ef)

2024

Journal Article

##### Evaluating the management of urinary tract infections by community pharmacists in Queensland, Australia

Spinks, Jean M., Lau, Esther T. L., Glass, Beverley D. and Nissen, Lisa M. (2024). Evaluating the management of urinary tract infections by community pharmacists in Queensland, Australia. Pharmacy Practice, 22 (4) 3064, 1-10. doi: 10.18549/PharmPract.2024.4.3064

[Evaluating the management of urinary tract infections by community pharmacists in Queensland, Australia](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:d162369)

2024

Journal Article

##### Determining a future policy focus to support antimicrobial stewardship in community pharmacy: a modified Delphi study

Lim, Kathryn, Lum, Elaine, Olsen, Anna, Nissen, Lisa, Broom, Alex and Seale, Holly (2024). Determining a future policy focus to support antimicrobial stewardship in community pharmacy: a modified Delphi study. Exploratory Research in Clinical and Social Pharmacy, 14 100456, 100456. doi: 10.1016/j.rcsop.2024.100456

[Determining a future policy focus to support antimicrobial stewardship in community pharmacy: a modified Delphi study](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:7b33fa9)

2024

Journal Article

##### Pharmacist-only supply of nicotine vaping products: proposing an alternative regulatory model for Australia

Brookfield, Samuel, Steadman, Kathryn J., Nissen, Lisa and Gartner, Coral E. (2024). Pharmacist-only supply of nicotine vaping products: proposing an alternative regulatory model for Australia. Tobacco Control, 34 (e1) 058414, 1-7. doi: 10.1136/tc-2023-058414

[Pharmacist-only supply of nicotine vaping products: proposing an alternative regulatory model for Australia](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:5c241e7)

2024

Journal Article

##### Medication lubricants for oral delivery of drugs: oral processing reduces thickness, changes characteristics, and improves dissolution profile

Malouh, Marwa A., Cichero, Julie A. Y., Sun, Yu, Lau, Esther T. L., Nissen, Lisa M. and Steadman, Kathryn J. (2024). Medication lubricants for oral delivery of drugs: oral processing reduces thickness, changes characteristics, and improves dissolution profile. Pharmaceutics, 16 (3) 417, 417. doi: 10.3390/pharmaceutics16030417

[Medication lubricants for oral delivery of drugs: oral processing reduces thickness, changes characteristics, and improves dissolution profile](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:d4951a5)

2024

Journal Article

##### Does Medicare Support Multidisciplinary Teams Working to the Top of Their Ticket?

Spinks, Jean, Nancarrow, Susan, McAvoy, Sue and Nissen, Lisa (2024). Does Medicare Support Multidisciplinary Teams Working to the Top of Their Ticket?. Australian Economic Review, 57 (2), 179-186. doi: 10.1111/1467-8462.12557

[Does Medicare Support Multidisciplinary Teams Working to the Top of Their Ticket?](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:02722bf)

2023

Journal Article

##### Activating pharmacists to reduce the frequency of medication‐related problems (ACTMed): a stepped wedge cluster randomised trial

Spinks, Jean, Violette, Richard, Boyle, Douglas I.R., Petrie, Dennis, Fanning, Laura, Hall, Kerry K., Kelly, Fiona, Wheeler, Amanda J., Ware, Robert S., Byrnes, Joshua, Chen, Esa, Donald, Andrew, Ellis, Nicolette, DelDot, Megan and Nissen, Lisa (2023). Activating pharmacists to reduce the frequency of medication‐related problems (ACTMed): a stepped wedge cluster randomised trial. Medical Journal of Australia, 219 (7), 325-331. doi: 10.5694/mja2.52073

[Activating pharmacists to reduce the frequency of medication‐related problems (ACTMed): a stepped wedge cluster randomised trial](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:cf6a2f3)

2023

Journal Article

##### Expanding community pharmacists’ scope of practice in relation to contraceptive counselling and referral: a protocol for a pragmatic, stepped-wedge, cluster randomised trial (ALLIANCE)

Mazza, Danielle, Assifi, Anisa Rojanapenkul, Hussainy, Safeera Yasmeen, Bateson, Deborah, Johnston, Stefanie, Tomnay, Jane, Kasza, Jessica, Church, Jody, Grzeskowiak, Luke E., Nissen, Lisa and Cameron, Sharon Tracey (2023). Expanding community pharmacists’ scope of practice in relation to contraceptive counselling and referral: a protocol for a pragmatic, stepped-wedge, cluster randomised trial (ALLIANCE). BMJ Open, 13 (8) e073154, 1-11. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-073154

[Expanding community pharmacists’ scope of practice in relation to contraceptive counselling and referral: a protocol for a pragmatic, stepped-wedge, cluster randomised trial (ALLIANCE)](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:d7e535e)

2023

Journal Article

##### The prevalence and perceived effectiveness of using a medication‐swallowing lubricant in aged care facilities across Australia

Malouh, Marwa A., Sefidani Forough, Aida, Cichero, Julie A. Y., Lau, Esther T. L., Nissen, Lisa M. and Steadman, Kathryn J. (2023). The prevalence and perceived effectiveness of using a medication‐swallowing lubricant in aged care facilities across Australia. Aging medicine, 6 (3), 239-244. doi: 10.1002/agm2.12261

[The prevalence and perceived effectiveness of using a medication‐swallowing lubricant in aged care facilities across Australia](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:e222750)

2023

Journal Article

##### Consumer perceptions of community pharmacists' involvement in antimicrobial stewardship: a quantitative study

Lim, Kathryn, Lum, Elaine, Nissen, Lisa, Broom, Alex and Seale, Holly (2023). Consumer perceptions of community pharmacists' involvement in antimicrobial stewardship: a quantitative study. Exploratory Research in Clinical and Social Pharmacy, 10 100281, 100281. doi: 10.1016/j.rcsop.2023.100281

[Consumer perceptions of community pharmacists' involvement in antimicrobial stewardship: a quantitative study](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:f6c09e3)

2023

Journal Article

##### Deprescribing Tool for Older PeoPle with Limited‐life Expectancy (De‐TOPPLE) version 1: development and validation using a modified Delphi technique

Shrestha, Shakti, Poudel, Arjun, Steadman, Kathryn J. and Nissen, Lisa M. (2023). Deprescribing Tool for Older PeoPle with Limited‐life Expectancy (De‐TOPPLE) version 1: development and validation using a modified Delphi technique. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, 134 (1), 15-27. doi: 10.1111/bcpt.13907

[Deprescribing Tool for Older PeoPle with Limited‐life Expectancy (De‐TOPPLE) version 1: development and validation using a modified Delphi technique](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:86d5bed)

2023

Other Outputs

##### Pharmacy in Australia: Measuring Employment, Labour Decisions and Activity - the PAMELA survey

Thai, Thao, Spinks, Jean, Chen, Gang, Lancsar, Emily, Freeman, Chris, Campbell, Chris, Domberelli, Amber and Nissen, Lisa (2023). Pharmacy in Australia: Measuring Employment, Labour Decisions and Activity - the PAMELA survey. Canberra, ACT Australia: Pharmaceutical Society of Australia.

[Pharmacy in Australia: Measuring Employment, Labour Decisions and Activity - the PAMELA survey](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:c8cb223)

2023

Other Outputs

##### The management of urinary tract infections by community pharmacists: a state-wide trial: Urinary Tract Infection Pharmacy Pilot - Queensland

Nissen, Lisa, Lau, Esther and Spinks, Jean (2023). The management of urinary tract infections by community pharmacists: a state-wide trial: Urinary Tract Infection Pharmacy Pilot - Queensland. Brisbane, QLD Australia: Queensland University of Technology.

[The management of urinary tract infections by community pharmacists: a state-wide trial: Urinary Tract Infection Pharmacy Pilot - Queensland](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:2719773)

2023

Journal Article

##### What workforce preparation is required for successful implementation of nurse prescribing under supervision?

Fox, Amanda, Thamm, Carla, Crawford-Williams, Fiona, Joseph, Ria, Cardiff, Lynda, Thoms, Debra, Nissen, Lisa, Yates, Patsy and Chan, Raymond Javan (2023). What workforce preparation is required for successful implementation of nurse prescribing under supervision?. Collegian, 30 (2), 300-305. doi: 10.1016/j.colegn.2022.09.013

[What workforce preparation is required for successful implementation of nurse prescribing under supervision?](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:48465df)

2023

Journal Article

##### Pharmaceutical waste disposal practices: a case study of an Australian public hospital pharmacy department

Singleton, Judith A., Lau, Esther T.‐L. and Nissen, Lisa M. (2023). Pharmaceutical waste disposal practices: a case study of an Australian public hospital pharmacy department. Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research, 53 (2), 56-63. doi: 10.1002/jppr.1850

[Pharmaceutical waste disposal practices: a case study of an Australian public hospital pharmacy department](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:ff91c74)

## Funding

### Current funding

- 2026 - 2029

  Leveraging state-of-the-art theories and practices to deliver optimal and equitable dental healthcare for children

  NHMRC Targeted Call for Research - Oral Health Care in Australia 2024

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/70327)
- 2025 - 2028

  Adherence in the air- CPAP adherence support programs dispensed in pharmacies providing sleep apnea services (MRFF OSDM externally led by University of Sydney)

  University of Sydney

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/70892)
- 2024 - 2028

  Overarching Research Collaboration Agreement for Projects under the EvolveHealth Health Workforce Optimisation stream of UQ's Health Research Accelerator (HERA)

  Clinical Excellence Queensland

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/65869)
- 2024 - 2027

  Applying needs-based workforce planning in primary care

  NHMRC MRFF - Primary Health Care Research Initiative

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/64625)
- 2024 - 2027

  PRIDE: Promoting queer-inclusive professional identities for diversity in primary healthcare

  NHMRC MRFF Models of Care for Sexuality and Gender Diverse People

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/63311)

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### Past funding

- 2024 - 2025

  Optometry Australia Workforce Projections to 2040

  Optometry Australia

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/66626)
- 2023

  Development and delivery of a stretegic Referral Allocation Decision Support tool/algorithm to inform improved equity and consistency of access to outpatient services in Central Area

  Metro North Hospital and Health Service

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/58607)
- 2023 - 2025

  Low Dose Naltrexone in Fibromyalgia: A randomised controlled trial (2023 MSHRSS Co-funded Collaboration Grant led by MSHHS)

  Metro South Research Support Scheme Co-funded Collaboration Grant

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/66334)
- 2022 - 2025

  Allied Health Professional Practice Profile Survey (PREPARE): Western Australia

  Department of Health, Western Australia

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/58128)
- 2022 - 2025

  Allied Health Professional Practice Profile Survey (PREPARE) - Queensland Health

  Queensland Health

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/58126)
- 2021 - 2025

  Activating pharmacists to reduce medication related problems: ACTMed

  MRFF Quality, Safety and Effectiveness of Medicine Use and Medicine Intervention by Pharmacists

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/51866)
- 2011

  An explorative study into the potential role of a pharmacist in general practice

  Queensland Pharmacy Research Trust

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/13223)
- 2010 - 2011

  What does the title 'BPharm(Hons)' mean to the pharmacy profession?

  Pharmaceutical Society of Australia

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/12181)
- 2010

  What do practitioners want from home medicine reviews?

  Pharmaceutical Society of Australia

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/12121)
- 2010 - 2012

  Can community pharmacists play a role in the screening and management of sleep disorders?

  Pharmacists Board of Queensland

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/11901)
- 2009 - 2010

  Consumer Medicines Information (CMI) Effectiveness

  University of Sydney

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/11148)
- 2009 - 2013

  Commercial influences on community pharmacist recommendations and their impact on patient's quality use of medicines

  Pharmacists Board of Queensland

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/10627)
- 2009 - 2012

  The role of pharmacists in improving adherence in consumers with acute Coronary Syndrome

  Pharmacists Board of Queensland

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/10623)
- 2009 - 2010

  Non-Medical Prescribing

  University of Melbourne

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/11154)
- 2009 - 2010

  Pharmacy graduates' perception of the curriculum: how does this relate to student outcomes?

  Pharmaceutical Society of Australia

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/11153)
- 2009 - 2011

  Quality use of medicines in mapping childhood AD/HD: a systematic, interdisciplinary approach

  Pharmaceutical Society of Australia

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/11152)
- 2008 - 2009

  Crushing or altering medications: what's happening in our local residential aged-care facilities?

  Pharmaceutical Society of Australia

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/10111)
- 2008

  Investigation of the relationship between cytokine levels and opioid analgesics in patients with chronic non-cancer pain receiving long term intrathecal opioid therapy for pain management

  Gallipoli Research Foundation

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/10056)
- 2008

  Pilot study to include community pharmacies in distribution of prescription medicine starter packs

  Pharmaceutical Society of Australia

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/10120)
- 2007

  Prescription medicine samples and therapy initiation: developing a best practice system with community pharmacists in Australia

  Pharmaceutical Society of Australia

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/8977)
- 2006 - 2007

  Provision of online modules promoting inter-professional learning contract

  National Prescribing Service Limited

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/8951)
- 2006 - 2007

  Investigation of whether a small dose of Oxycodone enhances the efficacy and/or tolerability of orally administered pregabalin in patients with either post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN) or painful diabetic

  Gallipoli Research Foundation

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/8298)
- 2005

  Crushing or Altering Medications: What's Happening in our Local Public Hospitals

  Pharmaceutical Society of Australia

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/7456)
- 2004 - 2005

  Implementing and Evaluating a Community Nurse Based Referral System for Home Medicines Review - Systems Development, Barrier Identification and Uptake of Recommendations

  UQ New Staff Research Start-Up Fund

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/45288)
- 2004 - 2005

  Improving Australians' access to prescription medicines: development of pharmacy practice models (Funded by The Pharmacy Guild of Australia via Monash University)

  Monash University

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/7071)
- 2004

  Implementing A Community Nurse Based Referral System For Home Medicines Review - Systems Development And Barrier Identification

  Pharmaceutical Society of Australia

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/6758)
- 2003 - 2005

  Rural Community Pharmacists Integrating Care for People With Complex Health Needs

  Pharmacy Guild of Australia

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/5896)
- 2002

  Community pharmacists providing clinical services for dispensing doctors and depot pharmacies in rural Queensland - telepharmacy

  Pharmacy Guild of Australia

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/5361)

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## Supervision

### Availability

Professor Lisa Nissen is:
:   Available for supervision

Looking for a supervisor? Read our advice on [how to choose a supervisor](https://study.uq.edu.au/study-options/phd-mphil-professional-doctorate/how-to-choose-a-supervisor).

### Supervision history

#### Current supervision

- Doctor Philosophy

  ##### Optimisation and utilisation of the Allied Health Workforce

  Principal Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Associate Professor Jean Spinks](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/32573)
- Doctor Philosophy

  ##### How do systemic factors within the Australian healthcare system shape the experiences of adults with rheumatoid arthritis in accessing specialist care?

  Principal Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Dr Katrina Campbell](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/5007)
- Doctor Philosophy

  ##### Using systems thinking to improve workforce planning and mental health service access in Australian Primary Care

  Principal Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Associate Professor Jean Spinks](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/32573)
- Doctor Philosophy

  ##### Australian Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Resilience

  Principal Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Associate Professor Esther Lau](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/1404)
- Doctor Philosophy

  ##### Optimising workforce utilisation and models of care in residential aged care.

  Principal Advisor
- Doctor Philosophy

  ##### Queering healthcare: Developing LGBTQIA+ competencies among Australasian health professionals

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Dr Megan Ross](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/29407)
- Doctor Philosophy

  ##### Promoting LGBTQIA+ inclusion in primary care

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Associate Professor Sjaan Gomersall](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/7683), [Dr Megan Ross](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/29407)
- Doctor Philosophy

  ##### Optimising skills-mix in rural and remote primary health care teams

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Associate Professor Jean Spinks](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/32573)
- Doctor Philosophy

  ##### Improving the perioperative management of therapeutically anticoagulated patients during major orthopaedic surgery

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Professor Michael Barras](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/5407), [Associate Professor Esther Lau](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/1404)
- Doctor Philosophy

  ##### The Economics of Social Connection and Health Literacy on Health

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Dr Jonas Fooken](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/16039), [Associate Professor Jean Spinks](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/32573)

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#### Completed supervision

- 2025

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Exploring Consumer Perspectives on the Design of a Medication Safety Intervention to Proactively Identify Medication Related Problems](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:e2e3346)

  Principal Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Associate Professor Esther Lau](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/1404), [Associate Professor Jean Spinks](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/32573)
- 2021

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### Assessing the role of e-learning in the prescribing safety components of junior doctor training

  Principal Advisor
- 2015

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Optimising prescribing in frail older people](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:371431)

  Principal Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Professor Ruth Hubbard](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/2595)
- 2014

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Doctor - Pharmacist Collaborative Prescribing in a Multidisciplinary Surgical Preadmission Clinic: Expanding the Role of the Preadmission Clinic Pharmacist](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:344257)

  Principal Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Professor Ian Coombes](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/5953)
- 2013

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Investigating the management of over the counter sleep requests in community pharmacy](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:313544)

  Principal Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Professor Simon Smith](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/15205)
- 2013

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Pharmacists as Members of the Multidisciplinary General Practice Team: A New Model of Australian Pharmacy Practice](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:301983)

  Principal Advisor
- 2013

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Healthcare access, medicine access and medicine regulation in nine developing and developed countries: a qualitative investigation of pharmacists' perspectives](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:300172)

  Principal Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Associate Professor Kathryn Steadman](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/1732), [Dr Sam Hollingworth](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/1023)
- 2009

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Prescription medicine samples and therapy initiation. Developing a best practice system with community pharmacists in Australia](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:178825)

  Principal Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Emeritus Professor Sue Tett](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/480)
- 2008

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Investigation of whether a small dose of oxycodone enhances the efficacy and/or tolerability of orally administered pregablin in patients with either post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN) or painful diabetic neuropathy (PND)](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:159221)

  Principal Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Emeritus Professor Maree Smith](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/32)
- 2024

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Oral medication lubricants as vehicles to aid administration of oral dosage forms: investigations into their safety and their influence on drug dissolution profile in vitro and absorption in vivo.](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:5ce7211)

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Dr Julie Cichero](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/3477), [Associate Professor Esther Lau](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/1404), [Associate Professor Kathryn Steadman](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/1732)
- 2023

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Optimising medication use in older adults with limited life expectancy](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:8d8ed8d)

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Associate Professor Kathryn Steadman](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/1732)
- 2018

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### Distal limb wound healing in horses: Is there a role for topical compounds?

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Professor Peter Cabot](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/72), [Professor Paul Mills](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/124), [Associate Professor Kathryn Steadman](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/1732)
- 2016

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Medicine access issues and pharmacist-delivered services in the management of non-communicable diseases in low and middle-income countries: the case of Nepal](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:411232)

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Dr Sam Hollingworth](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/1023)
- 2016

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Oral medication dose form alteration: Patient factors and the effects of adding thickened fluids](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:411689)

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Associate Professor Kathryn Steadman](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/1732), [Dr Julie Cichero](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/3477)
- 2015

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### Understanding the mechanism of drug delivery from thickened fluids to aid swallowing of medications

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Associate Professor Kathryn Steadman](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/1732), [Professor Jason Stokes](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/2084), [Dr Julie Cichero](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/3477)
- 2015

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Patterns of medication use in Queensland Australia and the impact of a large copayment increase: An exploratory study](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:363931)

  Associate Advisor
- 2014

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Improving the management of sleep disorders in the community](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:335305)

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Professor Simon Smith](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/15205)
- 2014

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Becoming Pharmacists: How the pharmacy curriculum influences professional identity formation](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:331912)

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Professor Ian Coombes](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/5953)
- 2012

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Pharmacists discussing beliefs about medicines to improve medication adherence: Use of the repertory grid technique in patients post myocardial infarction](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:282530)

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Mr Karl Winckel](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/7584)
- 2010

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Contact is not enough: the impact of a directed interprofessional clinical education placement (DICEP) compared to a standard clinical education placement (SCEP) on therapy students¿ understanding of professional roles, teamwork, and interprofessional practice](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:219357)

  Associate Advisor

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