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Dr. Benignus Logan is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Queensland's Centre for Health Services Research within the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences. He serves as a clinical academic in Professor Ruth Hubbard's research team with a specific focus on interdisciplinary education and training about frailty. Logan maintains dual clinical appointments as a staff specialist at Mater Hospital Brisbane and The Prince Charles Hospital, where he practices as a geriatrician committed to multidisciplinary, patient-centered care approaches.
- Bachelor of Business, Queensland University of Technology
- Masters (Coursework) of Medicine, Griffith University
- Currently pursuing PhD examining frailty and goals of care in patients with chronic kidney disease
Dr. Logan's research centers on geriatric assessment methodologies, particularly focusing on frailty in elderly patients with chronic conditions like kidney disease. His work bridges clinical practice and academic research, with significant contributions to developing and implementing Goal Attainment Scaling as an outcome measure in geriatric care. He has pioneered digital education initiatives like the 'Focus on Frailty' program to enhance healthcare professionals' understanding of frailty assessment and management.
Analysis of Logan's publication record reveals a strong trajectory in geriatric research with increasing focus on interdisciplinary approaches to frailty assessment. His work spans multiple disciplines including nephrology, neurology, and transplant medicine, demonstrating the cross-cutting nature of frailty as a clinical concern. Recent publications show particular emphasis on digital education tools, patient-centered goal setting, and the development of standardized assessment protocols for frail older adults.
As a key contributor to The GOAL Trial investigating comprehensive geriatric assessment for frail older people with chronic kidney disease, Logan plays an integral role in advancing evidence-based approaches to geriatric care. His work with the Australian Frailty Network represents a national effort to develop consumer-focused responses to frailty across healthcare settings.
- Co-creating rainbow-inclusive care for gender & sexually diverse people in residential aged care (2024-2029, MRFF led by Southern Cross University)
- Outcomes of importance to frail vascular surgery patients and their caregivers: A longitudinal study (Frail-VaS) (2023-2025, QA CRF externally led by Metro South HHS)
Dr. Logan's research program demonstrates strong collaboration across multiple healthcare disciplines and institutions. His work with Professor Hubbard's team at UQ has established him as a significant contributor to geriatric research in Australia, particularly in the area of frailty assessment and management for patients with complex comorbidities.
