Hayley Lewthwaite

Dr Hayley Lewthwaite

School of Allied Health and Human Performance

College of Health

Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD (as Co-Supervisor) - email supervisor to discuss availability.

Hayley is an Adjunct Research Fellow at University of South Australia, who is currently completing a postdoctoral research fellowship in the Clinical Exercise and Respiratory Physiology Lab at McGill University, Montreal, Canada. Hayley's postdoctoral fellowship has been supported by an Endeavour Research Fellowship and a Fonds de Recherche du Québec Santé (FRQS) Fellowship. Hayley is an accredited exercise physiologist and exercise scientist with Exercise and Sports Science Australia. Her research and interest is in chronic lung disease. Specifically, the impact, underlying mechanisms and management of chronic breathlessness. During her postdoctoral fellowship, Hayley will explore novel treament approaches (pharmacological and non-pharmacological) for the management of chronic breathlessness in people with chronic obstructive lung disease or interstitial lung disease, which can be used as adjunct therapies to supervised exercise training. 
Hayley completed her PhD at University of South Australia in 2018, which explored the interrelationships between use of time (physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep) and health outcomes for people with chronic lung disease. As a PhD candidate, Hayley maintained an active role as a medical scientist utilising her experience in applied clinical exercise physiology to conduct and interpret cardiopulmonary exercise tests (CPET) for a range of preclinical and clinical populations. 

Year Citation
2025 Ekström, M., Lewthwaite, H., Li, P. Z., Bourbeau, J., Tan, W. C., & Jensen, D. (2025). Identifying abnormal exertional breathlessness in COPD: comparing modified Medical Research Council and COPD assessment test with cardiopulmonary exercise testing. CHEST, 167(3), 697-711.
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2025 Hamada, Y., Thomas, D., Harvey, E. S., Stevens, S., Fricker, M., Lewthwaite, H., . . . Gibson, P. G. (2025). Distinct trajectories of treatment response to mepolizumab toward remission in patients with severe eosinophilic asthma. European Respiratory Journal, 65(1, article no. 2400782), 2400782.
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2025 Ferguson, O. N., Jensen, D., Guenette, J. A., & Lewthwaite, H. (2025). Multidimensional assessment of breathlessness during exercise: current methods and recommendations. Respiratory Physiology and Neurobiology, 336(104456), 1-13.
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2024 Elmberg, V., Zhou, X., Lindow, T., Hedman, K., Malinovschi, A., Lewthwaite, H., . . . Ekstrom, M. (2024). Abnormally high exertional breathlessness predicts mortality in people referred for incremental cycle exercise testing. Plos One, 19(12, article no. e0302111), 1-16.
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2024 Cox, E. R., Plotnikoff, R. C., Gibson, P. G., Keating, S. E., Acharya, S., & Lewthwaite, H. (2024). Prevalence of long COVID, and the impact on diabetes management and physical activity participation, in people with type 2 diabetes: an Australia-wide cross-sectional online survey. Canadian Journal of Diabetes, 48(8), 493-501.
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2024 Williams, M. T., Lewthwaite, H., Brooks, D., & Johnston, K. N. (2024). Explain Breathlessness: Could ‘Usual’ Explanations Contribute to Maladaptive Beliefs of People Living with Breathlessness?. Healthcare Switzerland, 12(18), 13 pages.
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2024 Ekström, M., Li, P. Z., Lewthwaite, H., Bourbeau, J., Tan, W. C., Schiöler, L., . . . Jensen, D. (2024). Normative reference equations for breathlessness intensity during incremental cardiopulmonary cycle exercise testing. Annals of the American Thoracic Society, 21(1), 56-67.
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2024 Ekström, M., Li, P. Z., Lewthwaite, H., Bourbeau, J., Tan, W. C., & Jensen, D. (2024). Abnormal exertional breathlessness on cardiopulmonary cycle exercise testing in relation to self-reported and physiological responses in chronic airflow limitation. Chest, 66(1), 81-94.
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2024 Urroz Guerrero, P. D., Lewthwaite, H., Gibson, P. G., Clark, V. L., Cordova Rivera, L., & McDonald, V. M. (2024). Physical capacity and inactivity in obstructive airway diseases: a 'Can do, do do' analysis. ERJ Open Research, 10(4, article no. 00108-2024), 1-12.
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2024 Lewthwaite, H., Gibson, P. G., Urroz Guerrero, P. D., Smith, A., Clark, V. L., Vertigan, A. E., . . . McDonald, V. M. (2024). Understanding breathlessness burden and psychophysiological correlates in asthma. The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice, 12(10), 2754-2763.
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2024 Ekström, M., Lewthwaite, H., & Jensen, D. (2024). How to evaluate exertional breathlessness using normative reference equations in research. Current Opinion in Supportive and Palliative Care, 18(4), 191-198.
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2023 Elmberg, V., Schiöler, L., Lindow, T., Hedman, K., Malinovschi, A., Lewthwaite, H., . . . Ekström, M. (2023). Reference equations for breathlessness during incremental cycle exercise testing. ERJ Open Research, 9(2), 1-9.
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2023 Jenkins, A. R., Gaynor Sodeifi, K., Lewthwaite, H., Triandafilou, J., Belo, L. F., de Oliveira, M. F., & Jensen, D. (2023). Efficacy of interventions to alter measures of fat-free mass in people with COPD: a systematic review and meta-analysis. ERJ Open Research, 9(4, article no. 00102-2023), 1-17.
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2023 Ekstrom, M., Li, P. Z., Lewthwaite, H., Bourbeau, J., Tan, W. C., & Jensen, D. (2023). The mBorg/6MWD ratio - a method to assess exertional breathlessness and leg discomfort using the 6-minute walk test. ERJ Open Research, 9(5), 1-12.
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2023 Urroz Guerrero, P. D., Oliveira, J. M., Lewthwaite, H., Gibson, P. G., & McDonald, V. M. (2023). Key considerations when addressing physical inactivity and sedentary behaviour in people with asthma. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 12(18, article no. 5998), 1-19.
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2023 Lewthwaite, H., Byrne, A., Brew, B., & Gibson, P. G. (2023). Treatable traits for long COVID. Respirology, 28(11), 1005-1022.
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2023 Williams, M. T., Lewthwaite, H., Paquet, C., Cafarella, P., & Frith, P. (2023). Pulmonary Rehabilitation with and without a Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Breathlessness in People Living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 12(23), 7286-1-7286-20.
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2022 Lewthwaite, H., & Jensen, D. (2022). Multidimensional breathlessness assessment during cardiopulmonary exercise testing in healthy adults. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 121(2), 499-511.
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2022 Williams, M. T., Lewthwaite, H., Paquet, C., Johnston, K., Olsson, M., Belo, L. F., . . . Ekström, M. (2022). Dyspnoea-12 and multidimensional dyspnea profile: systematic review of use and properties. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, 63(1), e75-e87.
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2021 Williams, M. T., Lewthwaite, H., Fraysse, F., Gajewska, A., Ignatavicius, J., & Ferrar, K. (2021). Compliance with mobile ecological momentary assessment of self-reported health-related behaviors and psychological constructs in adults: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 23(3), 19 pages.
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2021 Lewthwaite, H., & Jensen, D. (2021). Response. Chest, 159(6), 2510-2512.
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2021 Lewthwaite, H., Jensen, D., & Ekström, M. (2021). How to assess breathlessness in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, 16, 1581-1598.
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2021 Lewthwaite, H., Elsewify, O., Niro, F., Bourbeau, J., Guenette, J. A., Maltais, F., . . . Jensen, D. (2021). Normative cardiopulmonary exercise test responses at the ventilatory threshold in Canadian adults 40 to 80 years of age. Chest, 159(5), 1922-1933.
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2021 Pereira Neto, E. A., Lewthwaite, H., Boyle, T., Johnston, K., Bennett, H., & Williams, M. T. (2021). Effects of exercise training with blood flow restriction on vascular function in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. PeerJ, 7(e11554), 1-21.
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2021 Lewthwaite, H., & Jensen, D. (2021). Response. Chest, 159(2), 884-886.
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2021 Lewthwaite, H., Li, P. Z., O'Donnell, D. E., & Jensen, D. (2021). Multidimensional breathlessness response to exercise: impact of COPD and healthy ageing. Respiratory Physiology & Neurobiology, 287(103619), 1-12.
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2021 Pereira Neto, E. A., Johnston, K. N., Lewthwaite, H., Boyle, T., Fon, A., & Williams, M. T. (2021). Title: Blood flow restricted exercise training: perspectives of people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and health professionals. Chronic Respiratory Disease, 18, 1-10.
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2020 Lewthwaite, H., Benedetti, A., Stickland, M. K., Bourbeau, J., Guenette, J. A., Maltais, F., . . . Jensen, D. (2020). Normative peak cardiopulmonary exercise test responses in Canadian adults aged ≥ 40 years. Chest, 158(6), 2532-2545.
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2020 Williams, M. T., Lewthwaite, H., Brooks, D., Jensen, D., Abdallah, S. J., & Johnston, K. N. (2020). Chronic breathlessness explanations and research priorities: findings from an international Delphi survey. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, 59(2), 310-319.
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2020 Dogra, S., Patlan, I., O'Neill, C., & Lewthwaite, H. (2020). Recommendations for 24-hour movement behaviours in adults with asthma: A review of current guidelines. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(5), 1-12.
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2020 Lewthwaite, H., Koch, E. M., Ekstrom, M., Hamilton, A., Bourbeau, J., Maltais, F., . . . Ensen, D. (2020). Predicting the rate of oxygen consumption during the 3-minute constant-rate stair stepping and shuttle tests in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Journal of Thoracic Disease, 12(5), 2489-2498.
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2020 Lewthwaite, H., Ekström, M., & Jensen, D. (2020). Breathlessness isn't cool, but its treatment can be. Chest, 157(6), 1401-1402.
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2020 Tracey, L., Lewthwaite, H., Abdallah, S. J., Murray, S., Wilkinson Maitland, C. A., Donovan, A., . . . Jensen, D. (2020). Physiological and perceptual responses to exercise according to locus of symptom limitation in COPD. Respiratory Physiology and Neurobiology, 273, 1-7.
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2019 Watson, A., Maher, C., Tomkinson, G. R., Golley, R., Fraysse, F., Dumuid, D., . . . Olds, T. (2019). Life on holidays: Study protocol for a 3-year longitudinal study tracking changes in children's fitness and fatness during the in-school versus summer holiday period. BMC Public Health, 19(1), 8 pages.
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2019 Abdallah, S. J., Jensen, D., & Lewthwaite, H. (2019). Updates in opioid and nonopioid treatment for chronic breathlessness. Current opinion in supportive and palliative care, 13(3), 167-173.
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2019 Lewthwaite, H., Koch, E. M., Tracey, L., & Jensen, D. (2019). Standardized measurement of breathlessness during exercise. Current opinion in supportive and palliative care, 13(3), 152-160.
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2019 Sawyer, A., Lewthwaite, H., Gucciardi, D. F., Hill, K., Jenkins, S., & Cavalheri, V. (2019). Behaviour change techniques to optimise participation in physical activity or exercise in adolescents and young adults with chronic cardiorespiratory conditions: a systematic review. Internal medicine journal, 49(10), 1209-1220.
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2019 Lewthwaite, H., Williams, G., Baldock, K. L., & Williams, M. T. (2019). Systematic review of pain in clinical practice guidelines for management of COPD: a case for including chronic pain?. Healthcare, 7(1, article no. 15), 1-16.
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2019 Lewthwaite, H., Olds, T., Williams, M. T., Effing, T. W., & Dumuid, D. (2019). Use of time in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: longitudinal associations with symptoms and quality of life using a compositional analysis approach. PLoS one, 14(3), 1-17.
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2018 Lewthwaite, H., Effing, T. W., Lenferink, A., Olds, T., & Williams, M. T. (2018). Improving physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep in COPD: Perspectives of people with COPD and experts via a Delphi approach. PeerJ, 2018(4, article no. e4604), 1-23.
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2017 Williams, M. T., Effing, T. W., Paquet, C., Gibbs, C. A., Lewthwaite, H., Katrina Li, L. S., . . . Johnston, K. N. (2017). Counseling for health behavior change in people with COPD: Systematic review. International Journal of Copd, 12, 2165-2178.
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2017 Lewthwaite, H., Effing, T. W., Lenferink, A., Olds, T., & Williams, M. T. (2017). Discrepancies in perspectives of people with COPD experts in COPD of public health management, concerning factors to improve physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep. Respirology, 22(S1), 144.
2017 Lewthwaite, H., Effing, T. W., Olds, T., & Williams, M. T. (2017). Physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep in COPD guidelines: A systematic review. Chronic Respiratory Disease, 14(3), 231-244.
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2015 Lewthwaite, H., Williams, M., & John, D. (2015). Sensation of breathlessness in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease compared to other causes of breathlessness: a systematic review. Respirology, 20(S2), 133.
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2014 Lewthwaite, H., Williams, M., John, D., & Frith, P. (2014). Sensation of breathlessness in people with and without chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: comparison of two instruments. Respirology, 19(S2), 101.
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