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Title
Amy Kirkegaard
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# Amy Kirkegaard

**Source**: https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/37949
**Parent**: https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/16238

Dr

# Amy Kirkegaard

Email:
:   [a.kirkegaard@uq.edu.au](mailto:a.kirkegaard@uq.edu.au)

## Positions

Affiliate of Centre for Community Health and Wellbeing
:   Centre for Community Health and Wellbeing
:   Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences

## Overview

### Availability

Dr Amy Kirkegaard is:
:   Available for supervision

### Fields of research

[Biomedical and Clinical Sciences](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=4760)
[Nutrition and dietetics](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=4863)
[Nutrition and dietetics not elsewhere classified](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=5500)
[Public health nutrition](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=6930)

### Qualifications

- Bachelor (Honours) of Nutrition and Dietetics, Griffith University
- Doctor of Philosophy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Griffith University

### Research interests

- #### Quality and value-based primary care

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- #### Advancing health and wellbeing using complexity and systems thinking

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## Works

[Search Professor Amy Kirkegaard’s works on UQ eSpace](http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/list/author_id/7633803)

[All
(21)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/37949/all)
[Journal Article
(20)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/37949/4748)
[Other Outputs
(1)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/37949/4749)

2026

Journal Article

##### Exploring the role of third places in shaping health and wellbeing: a qualitative study with older adults

Alidoust, Sara, Kirkegaard, Amy, Hennessey, Emma and Ball, Lauren (2026). Exploring the role of third places in shaping health and wellbeing: a qualitative study with older adults. Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 37 (1) e70128, 1-8. doi: 10.1002/hpja.70128

[Exploring the role of third places in shaping health and wellbeing: a qualitative study with older adults](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:2a5b727)

2026

Journal Article

##### Moonlighting and subjective wellbeing: Exploring the roles of quality time with children and time stress

Koomson, Isaac, Ball, Lauren and Kirkegaard, Amy (2026). Moonlighting and subjective wellbeing: Exploring the roles of quality time with children and time stress. Social Science & Medicine, 389 118797, 118797. doi: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2025.118797

[Moonlighting and subjective wellbeing: Exploring the roles of quality time with children and time stress](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:8781cbd)

2025

Journal Article

##### The impact of culinary education on adolescents' psychosocial wellbeing: a systematic review

Wong, Pui Ting, Barnes, Katelyn, Kirkegaard, Amy, Lepre, Breanna, Bartrim, Karly, Wright, Olivia, Crowley, Jennifer, Sullivan, Victoria and Ball, Lauren (2025). The impact of culinary education on adolescents' psychosocial wellbeing: a systematic review. Journal of Community and Applied Social Psychology, 35 (6) e70186, 1-14. doi: 10.1002/casp.70186

[The impact of culinary education on adolescents' psychosocial wellbeing: a systematic review](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:a5aa6d3)

2025

Journal Article

##### The business of dietetics: Results from the national Australian private practice dietetics dataset

Kirkegaard, Amy, Clark, Peter, Wright, Olivia R. L. and Ball, Lauren (2025). The business of dietetics: Results from the national Australian private practice dietetics dataset. Nutrition & Dietetics 1747-0080.70036. doi: 10.1111/1747-0080.70036

[The business of dietetics: Results from the national Australian private practice dietetics dataset](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:bad0570)

2025

Journal Article

##### Development and baseline findings of a national dataset describing Australian private practice dietetics

Kirkegaard, Amy, Wright, Olivia, Clark, Peter and Ball, Lauren (2025). Development and baseline findings of a national dataset describing Australian private practice dietetics. Nutrition & Dietetics 1747-0080.70027. doi: 10.1111/1747-0080.70027

[Development and baseline findings of a national dataset describing Australian private practice dietetics](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:015ad36)

2025

Journal Article

##### Two decades of Medicare: An updated review of Medicare‐subsidised dietetics services in Australia

Kirkegaard, Amy, Lepre, Breanna, Bartrim, Karly and Ball, Lauren (2025). Two decades of Medicare: An updated review of Medicare‐subsidised dietetics services in Australia. Nutrition and Dietetics 1747-0080.70016. doi: 10.1111/1747-0080.70016

[Two decades of Medicare: An updated review of Medicare‐subsidised dietetics services in Australia](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:e4cd884)

2025

Journal Article

##### How do people living with cancer navigate health systems? : A multi–grounded theory

Hennessey, Emma, Kirkegaard, Amy and Ball, Lauren (2025). How do people living with cancer navigate health systems? : A multi–grounded theory. Cancer Nursing. doi: 10.1097/ncc.0000000000001468

[How do people living with cancer navigate health systems? : A multi–grounded theory](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:775cb55)

2024

Journal Article

##### What factors affect the recruitment and retention of allied health professionals working in hospitals? A systematic literature review

Baumgartner, Laure, Wright, Olivia, Barne, Katelyn, Bartrim, Karly, Kirkegaard, Amy, Sullivan, Victoria, Burch, Emily and Ball, Lauren (2024). What factors affect the recruitment and retention of allied health professionals working in hospitals? A systematic literature review. Australian Health Review, 49 (1) AH24287. doi: 10.1071/ah24287

[What factors affect the recruitment and retention of allied health professionals working in hospitals? A systematic literature review](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:8f1ab40)

2024

Journal Article

##### Encouraging entrepreneurship in dietetics: A qualitative exploration of the experiences of new graduate dietitians participating in an entrepreneurship mentoring circle

Molderings, Natascha, Kirkegaard, Amy, Williams, Lauren T. and Mitchell, Lana J. (2024). Encouraging entrepreneurship in dietetics: A qualitative exploration of the experiences of new graduate dietitians participating in an entrepreneurship mentoring circle. Nutrition and Dietetics, 81 (5), 526-535. doi: 10.1111/1747-0080.12878

[Encouraging entrepreneurship in dietetics: A qualitative exploration of the experiences of new graduate dietitians participating in an entrepreneurship mentoring circle](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:6c060d7)

2024

Journal Article

##### Quality evaluation of nutrition policies in early childhood education and care services in Nerang, QLD

Kirkegaard, Amy, Anderson, Nicole, Irwin, Chris and Vincze, Lisa (2024). Quality evaluation of nutrition policies in early childhood education and care services in Nerang, QLD. Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 35 (4), 1372-1377. doi: 10.1002/hpja.862

[Quality evaluation of nutrition policies in early childhood education and care services in Nerang, QLD](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:0b6351e)

2024

Other Outputs

##### How we think about ‘obesity’ and body weight is changing. Here’s why

Gardiner, Evangeline, Kirkegaard, Amy, Lepre, Breanna, Ball, Lauren and Robinson, Mark (2024, 09 19). How we think about ‘obesity’ and body weight is changing. Here’s why The Conversation

[How we think about ‘obesity’ and body weight is changing. Here’s why](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:6e8a85f)

2023

Journal Article

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

Kirkegaard, Amy, Mitchell, Lana, Ball, Lauren and Williams, Lauren T. (2023). Developing the EQUIPED approach to quality management using multi‐grounded theory. Nutrition and Dietetics, 80 (3), 273-283. doi: 10.1111/1747-0080.12780

[Developing the EQUIPED approach to quality management using multi‐grounded theory](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:6f24796)

2023

Journal Article

##### Barriers and enablers to a healthy food environment in Australian childcare services: exploring directors’ perspectives

Kirkegaard, Amy, Irwin, Chris, Byrne, Rebecca, Sambell, Ros and Vincze, Lisa (2023). Barriers and enablers to a healthy food environment in Australian childcare services: exploring directors’ perspectives. Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 35 (1), 122-133. doi: 10.1002/hpja.722

[Barriers and enablers to a healthy food environment in Australian childcare services: exploring directors’ perspectives](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:8388b9b)

2023

Journal Article

##### 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. (2023). 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

[Developing the Quality in Nutrition Care Model for Dietitians (QUINCE‐MOD) in primary care: a mixed‐method survey of healthcare consumers and professionals](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:26bc38d)

2023

Journal Article

##### Nurturing children where it is needed: towards equity-driven nutrition investment to help children thrive in early childhood education and care settings

Elliott, K., Goris, J., Irwin, C., Kirkegaard, A., Frazer-Ryan, S., Philipson, A., Gallegos, D., Vincze, L., Sambell, R. and Byrne, R. (2023). Nurturing children where it is needed: towards equity-driven nutrition investment to help children thrive in early childhood education and care settings. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society, 82 (OCE2) E153. doi: 10.1017/s0029665123001623

[Nurturing children where it is needed: towards equity-driven nutrition investment to help children thrive in early childhood education and care settings](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:8567c5c)

2022

Journal Article

##### 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

[A novel perspective of Australian primary care dietetics: insights from an exploratory study using complex adaptive systems theory](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:dae6d6a)

2022

Journal Article

##### 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

[Perceptions of private practice dietitians regarding the collection and use of outcomes data in primary healthcare practices: a qualitative study](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:b0f7e8c)

2021

Journal Article

##### 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

[How do patients want to receive nutrition care? Qualitative findings from Australian health consumers](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:a40796f)

2021

Journal Article

##### 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

[Quality improvement strategies enhance primary care dietetics: a systematic review and meta‐analysis](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:125f6d6)

2021

Journal Article

##### 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

[The Quality in Nutrition Care (QUINCE) model: development of a model based on Australian healthcare consumer perspectives](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:3f596eb)

## Funding

### Current funding

- 2025 - 2028

  Helping Those Who Help: A co-created lifestyle intervention for health professionals to maximise retention and performance.

  NHMRC Partnership Projects

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/69210)
- 2024 - 2029

  National Multidisciplinary Primary Care Research, Policy and Advocacy Consortium (a 2023 MRFF MMPC Stream 1 grant led by University of New South Wales)

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/67566)

### Past funding

- 2023

  Review of Queensland's refugee health services

  Queensland Health

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/59747)

## Supervision

### Availability

Dr Amy Kirkegaard 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

  ##### Health for EVERYbody: improving the reach and effectiveness of public health initiatives through weight-inclusivity

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Associate Professor Mark Robinson](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/32848), [Professor Lauren Ball](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/16238)
- Doctor Philosophy

  ##### Using codesign to increase teachers' ability to deliver effective nutrition education to primary school children

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Associate Professor Mark Robinson](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/32848), [Dr Adam Hulme](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/35010), [Professor Lauren Ball](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/16238)
- Master Philosophy

  ##### Measuring the value of the dietitian in eating disorder treatment.

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Professor Lauren Ball](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/16238)

## Media

### Enquiries

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[communications@uq.edu.au](mailto:communications@uq.edu.au)

## External profiles

- [ORCID](https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7150-5338)
- [ResearcherID](https://www.webofscience.com/wos/author/record/ABE-3192-2021)
- [Scopus](https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57224447105)

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