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Susan Ash is a prominent academic in the field of nutrition and dietetics, affiliated with the School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences at the University of Queensland, within the Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences. Her research spans clinical nutrition, professional education, and competency development, with a strong focus on chronic disease management and mental health integration in dietetic practice.
- Institution: University of Queensland
- School: Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences
- Department: School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences
- Academic Rank: Professor
Her research interests include nutrition in Parkinson’s disease, chronic kidney disease, malnutrition, mental health in dietetic practice, competency-based education, and technology in dietary assessment. She has led the development of national competency standards and mental health curricula for dietitians, emphasizing evidence-based frameworks and professional identity.
The 15 most recent articles reflect a consistent trajectory in professional standards, clinical assessment tools, and chronic disease nutrition. Key themes include the validation of confidence scales, global professionalism definitions, and digital dietary methods. Her work bridges clinical practice, education, and policy, contributing significantly to the advancement of dietetic science.
Scientific Contributions:
- Developed the Dietetic Confidence Scale for mental health practice.
- Co-led national guidelines for nutrition in chronic kidney disease and cancer cachexia.
- Published extensively on malnutrition in Parkinson’s disease and dialysis patients.
- Explored digital tools for dietary intake monitoring in diabetes.
Susan Ash has supervised several students, including Jamie Sheard and Megan Rollo, and has collaborated widely across Australia. She has contributed to workforce planning, staffing ratios, and productivity studies in allied health. Her work in educational methodology, particularly in assessment and competency development, has shaped dietetic training frameworks nationally.
Labs and Teams: She has been part of multidisciplinary research teams involving psychologists (e.g., Jane Shakespeare-Finch), nephrologists, neurologists, and public health researchers. Her collaborations with the Dietitians Association of Australia highlight her role in shaping national policy and professional standards.
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