Sara Jones

Teaching Strengths

Clinical, Rural, Chronic conditions

APrf Sara Jones

Director, Department of Rural Health

Department of Rural Health

College of Health

Available For Media Comment.


Sara Jones is the Director of the UniSA Department of Rural Health, which is part of UniSA Allied Health and Human Performance.  She is primarily based at the Whyalla Campus of UniSA and at City East, but also spends time at the other major training sites of the DRH across rural SA.In this role Sara works with a team of professional staff, academics and clinicians within the Department of Rural Health. There are three main areas of engagement at the present time:Conduct and support of student placement activity, focussing on supporting students to have positive rural placement experiences.  These include interprofessional learning and practice sessions, as well as  supporting student-led community linkages through projects, clinical activities and health promotion events.  Workforce support, through development and delivery of rurally based and oriented education sessionsRural health research in service delivery, clinical activity, mental health, aged care and workforce characteristics.Sara's personal clinical interests lie within the Primary Health Care area, particularly preventive care and education and diabetes foot complications management.  She still has involvement within the Podiatry undergraduate program, including outreach teaching in rural and remote settings, including Aboriginal communities.  Sara's research interests fall into two distinct areas:  Development and evaluation of foot care training for health workers in rural and remote settings.Forensic analysis of gait, footwear and footprints. 

Rural health education and service utilisation

Diabetes foot and lower limb biomechanics;  

Clinical education techniques;   

Foot impression recording and measurement parameters;  

Optimising the role of the health consumer in student evaluation and feedback; 

Year Citation
2025 Charles, J. A., Tiernan, E., & Jones, S. (2025). What about the soles: we need the primary data in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander foot health to 'Close the Gap'. First Nations Health and Wellbeing: The Lowitja Journal, 3(100041), 1-11.
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2025 Tiernan, B., & Jones, S. (2025). Look at me! Foot health education for the Aboriginal Health Workforce. Rural and Remote Health, 25(9743), 1.
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2025 Yisma, E., Jones, M., Pauh, L. S., Walsh, S., Jones, S., May, E., & Gillam, M. (2025). Impact of rurality on health care utilization among Australian residents from 2009 to 2021. Journal of Rural Health, 41(2), e12884.
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2025 Ngui, I. R. Y., Bowden, J., Jones, S. L., Daebeler, R., & Causby, R. S. (2025). Measurement of plantar pressure differences in the contralateral limb when using offloading modalities for diabetic foot ulcerations. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 18(1), 6 pages.
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2024 Pearson, O., Othman, S., Colmer, K., Ishaque, S., Mejia, G., Crossing, S., . . . Kumar, S. (2024). Supporting best practice in the management of chronic diseases in primary health care settings: a scoping review of training programs for Indigenous Health Workers and Practitioners. Australian journal of primary health, 30(3), 1-24.
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2024 Pearson, O., Ishaque, S., Kumar, S., Jesudason, D., Zimmet, P., Mejia, G. C., . . . Morey, K. (2024). Translation of culturally and contextually informed diabetes training for Aboriginal primary health care providers on Aboriginal client outcomes: Protocol of a cluster randomized crossover trial of effectiveness. PLoS One, 19(7), e0305472-1-e0305472-21.
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2023 Yisma, E., Versace, V. L., Jones, M., Walsh, S., Jones, S., May, E., . . . Gillam, M. (2023). The distribution of registered occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and podiatrists in Australia. PLoS ONE, 18(9 September), 1-14.
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2022 Green, E., Quilliam, C., Sheepway, L., Hays, C. A., Moore, L., Rasiah, R. L., . . . Collett, M. (2022). Identifying features of quality in rural placements for health students: scoping review. BMJ Open, 12(4), 11 pages.
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2022 Fernando, M. E., Horsley, M., Jones, S., Martin, B., Nube, V. L., Charles, J., . . . Lazzarini, P. A. (2022). Australian guideline on offloading treatment for foot ulcers: part of the 2021 Australian evidence-based guidelines for diabetes-related foot disease. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 15(1), 26 pages.
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2021 Walker, H., Scharfbillig, R., & Jones, S. (2021). Does the Nonweightbearing Foot Position Replicate the Neutral Calcaneal Stance Position in an Adult Population?. Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association, 111(5), 8 pages.
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2021 Yisma, E., Gillam, M., Versace, V. L., Jones, S., Walsh, S., May, E., & Jones, M. (2021). Geographical distribution of 3 allied health professions in South Australia: A summary of access and disadvantage. Australian Journal of Rural Health, 29(5), 721-728.
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2021 Morrison, T., Jones, S., Causby, R. S., & Thoirs, K. (2021). Reliability of ultrasound in evaluating the plantar skin and fat pad of the foot in the setting of diabetes. Plos One, 16(9 September), 18 pages.
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2019 Altmann, C., Roberts, J., Scharfbillig, R., & Jones, S. (2019). Readiness for En Pointe Work in Young Ballet Dancers: Are There Proven Screening Tools and Training Protocols for a Population at Increased Risk of Injury?. Journal of Dance Medicine and Science, 23(1), 40-45.
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2019 Talbot, K., Madden, V. J., Jones, S. L., & Moseley, G. L. (2019). The sensory and affective components of pain: are they differentially modifiable dimensions or inseparable aspects of a unitary experience? A systematic review. British Journal of Anaesthesia, 123(2), e263-e272.
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2018 Parker, J. C., Scharfbillig, R. W., & Jones, S. (2018). Effectiveness of two moisturizers in the treatment of foot xerosis a randomized clinical trial. Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association, 108(6), 458-465.
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2018 Morrison, T., Jones, S., Causby, R. S., & Thoirs, K. (2018). Can ultrasound measures of intrinsic foot muscles and plantar soft tissues predict future diabetes-related foot disease? A systematic review. Plos One, 13(6), 18 pages.
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2018 Hu, A., Arnold, J. B., Causby, R., & Jones, S. (2018). The identification and reliability of static and dynamic barefoot impression measurements: a systematic review. Forensic science international, 289, 156-164.
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2017 Parker, J., Scharfbillig, R., & Jones, S. (2017). Moisturisers for the treatment of foot xerosis: a systematic review. Journal of foot and ankle research, 10(1, article no. 9), 1-10.
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2017 Walker, H. A., Scharfbillig, R., & Jones, S. (2017). Correlation of a non-weight bearing foot position to the neutral calcaneal stance position in an adult population. Footwear science, 9(1), 57-58.
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2017 Walker, H. A., Scharfbillig, R., & Jones, S. (2017). Available and proposed foot measures in terms of reliability, validity and applicability on an adult population: a systematic review. Footwear science, 9(sup1), 59-60.
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2015 Matricciani, L., & Jones, S. (2015). Who cares about foot care? Barriers and enablers of foot self-care practices among non-institutionalized older adults diagnosed with diabetes: an integrative review. The Diabetes Educator, 41(1), 106-117.
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2015 Arnold, J., Mackintosh, S., Olds, T., Jones, S., & Thewlis, D. (2015). Improvements in knee biomechanics during walking are associated with increased physical activity after total knee arthroplasty. Journal of Orthopaedic Research, 33(12), 1818-1825.
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2014 Arnold, J., Mackintosh, S., Jones, S., & Thewlis, D. (2014). Altered dynamic foot kinematics in people with medial knee osteoarthritis during walking: A cross-sectional study. Knee, 21(6), 1101-1106.
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2014 Arnold, J., Mackintosh, S., Jones, S., & Thewlis, D. (2014). Differences in foot kinematics between young and older adults during walking. Gait and Posture, 39(2), 689-694.
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2014 Quinlivan, E., Jones, S., Causby, R., & Brown, D. (2014). Reduction of amputation rates in multidisciplinary foot clinics - a systematic review. WOUND PRACTICE AND RESEARCH, 22(3), 155-162.
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2013 Arnold, J., Mackintosh, S., Jones, S., & Thewlis, D. (2013). Repeatability of stance phase kinematics from a multi-segment foot model in people aged 50 years and older. Gait and Posture, 38(2), 349-351.
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2013 Morona, J., Buckley, E., Jones, S., Reddin, E., & Merlin, T. (2013). Comparison of the clinical effectiveness of different off-loading devices for the treatment of neuropathic foot ulcers in patients with diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Diabetes-Metabolism Research and Reviews, 29(3), 183-193.
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2012 Uden, H., Jones, S., & Grimmer, K. (2012). Foot pain and cycling: a survey of frequency, type, location, associations and amelioration of foot pain. Journal of science and cycling, 1(2), 28-34.
2011 Causby, R. S., Pod, M., & Jones, S. (2011). Dressing plantar wounds with foam dressings, is it too much pressure?. Diabetic Foot and Ankle, 2(1), 7 pages.
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2011 Matricciani, L., Talbot, K., & Jones, S. (2011). Safety and efficacy of tinea pedis and onychomycosis treatment in people with diabetes: a systematic review. Journal of foot and ankle research, 4(article no. 26), 1-12.
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2011 Scharfbillig, R. W., Jones, S., & Scutter, S. (2011). Sever's disease a prospective study of risk factors. Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association, 101(2), 133-145.
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2010 Arnold, J. B., Causby, R. S., & Jones, S. L. (2010). The impact of increasing body mass on peak and mean plantar pressure in asymptomatic adult subjects during walking. Diabetic foot and ankle, 1(5518), 1-8.
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2010 Jones, S. L., & Phillips, M. (2010). Early identification of foot and lower limb stress fractures using diagnostic ultrasonography: a review of three cases. Foot and ankle journal, 3(4), 1-6.
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2009 Scharfbillig, R. W., Jones, S., & Scutter, S. (2009). Sever's Disease - does it effect quality of life. The foot, 19(1), 36-43.
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2008 Scharfbillig, R. W., Jones, S., & Scutter, S. D. (2008). Sever's disease: What does the literature really tell us?. Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association, 98(3), 212-223.
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2007 Woollatt, D., Koop, P., Jones, S., & Warren, J. (2007). Choosing Technologies for Handheld and Ubiquitous Decision Support. International Journal of Healthcare Information Systems and Informatics Ijhisi, 2(3), 1-11.
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Year Citation
2009 Woollatt, D., Koop, P., Jones, S., & Warren, J. (2009). Choosing Technologies for Handheld and Ubiquitous Decision Support. In Strategic Information Systems Concepts Methodologies Tools and Applications Volume 1 4 (Vol. 2, pp. 1067-1076). IGI Global.
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2009 Jones, S. L., & Causby, R. S. (2009). Forensic podiatry. In I. Freckelton, & H. Selby (Eds.), Source details - Title: Expert evidence. Sydney, Australia: Thomson Reuters.
2008 Woollatt, D., Koop, P., Jones, S., & Warren, J. (2008). Choosing technologies for handheld and ubiquitous decision support. In Medical Informatics Concepts Methodologies Tools and Applications (Vol. 2-4, pp. 841-850). IGI Global.
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Year Citation
- Morrison, T., Thoirs, K., Jones, S., & Causby, R. (n.d.). Differences and relationships between ultrasound measurements and assessments of the plantar foot soft tissue structure, peak plantar pressure, and patient diabetic status.
- Jones, S., Bowden, J., Daebeler, R., Ngui, I. R. Y., & Causby, R. (n.d.). Measurement of plantar pressure differences in the contralateral limb when using offloading modalities for diabetic foot ulcerations.
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  • Improving telemedicine delivery for people with chronic lower-extremity ulceration using augmented reality, Cwth Dept of Health Aged Care, 15/09/2021 - 30/06/2023

Programs I'm associated with

  • IBOP - Bachelor of Podiatry
  • Position: Director, Department of Rural Health
  • Email: sara.jones@adelaide.edu.au
  • Alternative Contact: Department of Rural Health, Whyalla  T -  8647 8160

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