Dr Tiffany Gill
Senior Research Fellow
Adelaide Medical School
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD - email supervisor to discuss availability.
Dr Tiffany Gill is an Senior Research Fellow in the Adelaide Medical School at the University of Adelaide. Between 2011 and 2015 she was an NHMRC Early Career Fellow focusing on epidemiological issues and health system impacts (including costs) of musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions (particularly osteoarthritis (OA), osteoporosis and rheumatoid arthritis (RA)) within Australia. She originally trained as a physiotherapist and then developed a research interest focusing on the epidemiology of musculoskeletal conditions. Prior to joining the University she worked as a physiotherapist in both the public and private sectors and as a chronic disease epidemiologist with SA Health. She is an Associate Investigator for the North West Adelaide Health Study, a cohort study in the northern and western suburbs of South Australia.
Tiffany is passionate about addressing the impact of musculoskeletal conditions on the population and the translation of research findings to the population. She has been a long term member of the Board of Arthritis SA and Vice President since 2012. She has also mentored undergraduate and post-graduate students and early career researchers. Tiffany's research continues to aim to increase population awareness and the focus of policy makers on the epidemiological, health economics and population effects of musculoskeletal disorders in the population.
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The epidemiology of musculoskeletal conditions in the population
MSK conditions impact on every aspect of a person’s life and bring pain, suffering, inequality and disability into the lives of adults and children. Most of us know someone with an acute or chronic MSK problem such as neck, back or foot pain, or arthritis. MSK conditions not only affect the sufferer but also involve people around them, who are relied on for care, creating an additional burden. MSK problems lack targeting data, have inadequate policy support and costs are underestimated, yet the accrued impact on disability adjusted life years is considerable. My work focuses on the epidemiology of musculoskeletal conditions. My broad vision is that this work will assist in understanding the patterns and intervening with MSK conditions in Australia. Further, it will provide new insights to guide the development of more effective intervention and treatment strategies, and assist with future planning of health care services for MSK conditions in Australia, and potentially internationally.
Current projects
Projects utilise data from the North West Adelaide Health Study (NWAHS), a cohort study in the north western suburbs of Adelaide. Data have been collected over a 20 year period, with data relating to back pain available over the past 15 years. Also available are covariates such as other chronic diseases, risk factors, quality of life, Medical Benefits Scheme, Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, biomedical and linkages to hospital admissions/ emergency and outpatient data. Originally, over 4000 participants were recruited to the study and in 2015, over 1500 took part in a postal survey. The data relating to musculoskeletal conditions is one of the largest data collections of this type in Australia. All projects will be undertaken under the joint supervision of myself and Professor Catherine Hill.
Project 1
Title: Back pain in the community
Description: Back pain is a significant problem in the Australian population which impacts on quality of life and the ability to undertake work and leisure activities.
By using the data and examining those who
1) have back pain,
2) develop back pain over the period of the study, and
3) don’t develop back pain;
we can understand the condition more fully and develop strategies to reduce the problem in the community.
Projects available for: Honours and HDR
Location: SAHMRI
Research project start: Semester 1 and 2
Special requirements: None
Project 2
Title: Hand pain in the community
Description: Hand pain impacts on quality of life and the ability to undertake work and leisure activities.
By using the data and examining those who
1) have hand pain,
2) develop hand pain over the period of the study, and
3) don’t develop hand pain;
we can understand the condition more fully and develop strategies to reduce the problem in the community.
Projects available for: Honours and HDR
Location: SAHMRI
Research project start: Semester 1 and 2
Special requirements: None
Project 3
Title: Use of imaging for back pain in the community
Description: Imaging for back pain is a significant cost to the community and may not be beneficial
By using the NWAHS data and examining those who used services related to imaging and surgery for back pain we can determine the impact and costs for these services on the health care budget.
Projects available for: Honours and HDR
Location: SAHMRI
Research project start: Semester 1 and 2
Special requirements: None
Project 4
Title: Use of imaging for shoulder pain in the community
Description: Imaging for shoulder pain is a significant cost to the community and may not be beneficial
By using the NWAHS data and examining those who used services related to imaging and surgery for shoulder pain we can determine the impact and costs for these services on the health care budget.
Projects available for: Honours and HDR
Location: SAHMRI
Research project start: Semester 1 and 2
Special requirements: None
Media
The Daily Mail - 23/2/2017
Medical Express – 28/2/2017
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2017-02-foot-pain-clusters.html
The Advertiser - 24/2/2017
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Appointments
Date Position Institution name 2015 Senior Research Fellow University of Adelaide 2011 - 2015 NHMRC Early Career Fellow University of Adelaide -
Awards and Achievements
Date Type Title Institution Name Country Amount 2015 Recognition Life Membership Arthritis SA Australia — 2008 Recognition Recognition of Service Australian Physiotherapy Association — — 2008 Recognition Recognition of Service Australian Physiotherapy Association - SA Branch Australia — 2004 Recognition Recognition of Service Australian Physiotherapy Association Australia — 2004 Recognition Recognition of Service Australian Physiotherapy Association - SA Branch Australia — 2004 Recognition Recognition of Service Australian Physiotherapy Association - SA Branch Australia — 1999 Teaching Award Excellence in Teaching Award University of SA Australia — 1998 Award Chancellors Award for Community Service University of SA Australia — -
Education
Date Institution name Country Title — Monash University Australia PGradDip(Biostatistics) — Southern Cross University Australia MBA — Flinders University Australia PhD — Curtin University Australia PGradDip(Hlth Sc) — Monash University Australia GradCert(Hlth Ec) — University of South Australia Australia MAppSc(Physio) — South Australian Institute of Technology Australia BAppSc(Physio) -
Research Interests
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Journals
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Conference Papers
Year Citation 2019 Kuliwaba, J., Lee, Y. -R., Muratovic, D., Gill, T., & Findlay, D. (2019). BIOCHEMICAL PROFILING OF BONE MARROW LESIONS IN KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS PATIENTS: ALTERED MINERALIZATION OF THE SUBCHONDRAL BONE MATRIX. In OSTEOARTHRITIS AND CARTILAGE Vol. 27 (pp. S111). Toronto, CANADA: ELSEVIER SCI LTD.
2018 Reynolds, A., Appleton, S., Gill, T., Taylor, A., McEvoy, R., Ferguson, S., & Adams, R. (2018). Social patterning of inadequate sleep and behavioural sleep problems: findings from the 2016 sleep health foundation Australia survey. In JOURNAL OF SLEEP RESEARCH Vol. 27 (pp. 2 pages). Basel, SWITZERLAND: WILEY. 2018 Ferguson, S., Appleton, S., Reynolds, A., Gill, T., Taylor, A., McEvoy, R., & Adams, R. (2018). Making errors at work due to sleepiness or sleep problems is not limited to shift working populations: results of the 2016 Sleep Health Foundation survey. In JOURNAL OF SLEEP RESEARCH Vol. 27 (pp. 1 page). Basel, SWITZERLAND: WILEY. 2018 Bunjo, L., Reynolds, A., Appleton, S., Gill, T., Ferguson, S., & Adams, R. (2018). Does sleep moderate the relationship between work-life balance and depression differentially in men and women? Findings from the North West Adelaide Health Study. In JOURNAL OF SLEEP RESEARCH Vol. 27 (pp. 1 page). Basel, SWITZERLAND: WILEY. 2014 Shamsi, U., Callen, D., Shi, Z., Iqbal, R., & Gill, T. (2014). Consumption of deep fried foods intake and breast cancer risk among women in karachi, pakistan - a matched case control study. In Asia-Pacific Journal Of Clinical Oncology Vol. 10 (pp. 262). Melbourne, Vic.: Wiley.
2012 Hill, C., Appleton, S., Gill, T., Black, J., Rudd, R., & Adams, R. (2012). Role of health literacy in population estimates of musculoskeletal disorders. In Abstracts of the American College of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals, Annual Scientific Meeting, as published in Arthritis and Rheumatism Vol. 64 (pp. S25). Washington, DC: Wiley.
2011 Gill, T., Taylor, A., Grant, J., Dal Grande, E., Adams, R., & Appleton, S. (2011). PREVALENCE AND INCIDENCE OF CHRONIC CONDITIONS IN AN AUSTRALIAN POPULATION BASED COHORT STUDY: 2000 TO 2010. In JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY AND COMMUNITY HEALTH Vol. 65 (pp. A392). B M J PUBLISHING GROUP.
2009 Gill, T., Laddipeerla, N., Phillips, P., Hill, C., & Taylor, A. (2009). PREVALENCE AND ASSOCIATED MEDICATION USE OF THOSE WITH OSTEOPOROSIS IN THE COMMUNITY. In OSTEOPOROSIS INTERNATIONAL Vol. 20 (pp. 181-182). Bangkok, THAILAND: SPRINGER LONDON LTD. 2006 Hill, C. L., Gill, T. K., & Taylor, A. W. (2006). Prevalence and associations of foot pain in a population-based study.. In ARTHRITIS AND RHEUMATISM Vol. 54 (pp. S322-S323). Washington, DC: WILEY-LISS. 2003 Hill, C., Gill, T., Taylor, A., Daly, A., d'Espaignet, E., & Adams, R. (2003). Psychological factors and quality of life in arthritis: A population-based study. In ARTHRITIS AND RHEUMATISM Vol. 48 (pp. S406). ORLANDO, FLORIDA: WILEY-LISS. -
Conference Items
Year Citation 2019 Stevens, D., Vincent, A., Appleton, S., Melaku, Y., Gill, T., Adams, R., & Wittert, G. (2019). Obstructive sleep apnea induced hypoxemia reduces hand grip strength. Poster session presented at the meeting of JOURNAL OF SLEEP RESEARCH. Sydney, AUSTRALIA: WILEY. 2019 Appleton, S., Reynolds, A., Gill, T., Melaku, Y., & Adams, R. (2019). Technology use at night, sleep quality and daytime disturbances: a screenshot of Australian adults. Poster session presented at the meeting of JOURNAL OF SLEEP RESEARCH. Sydney, AUSTRALIA: WILEY. 2018 Proudman, C., Lester, S., Gonzalez-Chica, D., Gill, T., Dalbeth, N., & Hill, C. (2018). Gout, Flares and Allopurinol Use: A Population Based Study. Poster session presented at the meeting of ARTHRITIS & RHEUMATOLOGY. WILEY. 2018 Brown, Z., Pontifex, E., & Gill, T. (2018). ASSOCIATION OF HIGH BMI AND FAILURE TO ACHIEVE MINIMAL DISEASE ACTIVITY IN AUSTRALIAN PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS PATIENTS. Poster session presented at the meeting of INTERNAL MEDICINE JOURNAL. WILEY. 2017 Blacketer, C., Gill, T., Taylor, A., & Hill, C. (2017). PREVALENCE AND HEALTH CARE USAGE OF KNEE AND HIP PAIN IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA (SA): A POPULATION BASED STUDY. Poster session presented at the meeting of INTERNAL MEDICINE JOURNAL. WILEY. 2017 Hoon, E., Ruediger, C., Gill, T., Black, R., & Hill, C. (2017). QUALITATIVE STUDY OF AUSTRALIAN PATIENT PERSPECTIVES RELATED TO POLYMYALGIA RHEUMATICA AND GIANT CELL ARTERITIS. Poster session presented at the meeting of INTERNAL MEDICINE JOURNAL. WILEY. 2017 Pisaniello, H., Lester, S., Gonzalez-Chica, D., Longo, M., Sharplin, G., Dal Grande, E., . . . Hill, C. (2017). PREVALENCE AND PREDICTORS OF GOUT AND ALLOPURINOL USE, AND THEIR ASSOCIATION WITH RISK PERCEPTION: RESULTS FROM A SOUTH AUSTRALIAN POPULATION-BASED STUDY. Poster session presented at the meeting of INTERNAL MEDICINE JOURNAL. WILEY.
WoS12017 Pontifex, E., Bursill, D., Dissanayake, K., & Gill, T. (2017). PREVALENCE OF MINIMAL DISEASE ACTIVITY (MDA) IN AN AUSTRALIAN REAL WORLD PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS (PSA) COHORT AND PERFORMANCE OF THE AUSTRALIAN BIOLOGIC DISEASE MODIFYING ANTI-RHEUMATIC DRUG (BDMARD) ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA (ABEC) FOR PSA. Poster session presented at the meeting of INTERNAL MEDICINE JOURNAL. WILEY. 2016 Per, B. L., Taylor, A., & Gill, T. (2016). Association Between Quality of life and Medication Use for Baby Boomers and Older People, by Cardiovascular Disease Status. Poster session presented at the meeting of PHARMACOEPIDEMIOLOGY AND DRUG SAFETY. WILEY-BLACKWELL. 2015 Gill, T., Menz, H., & Hill, C. (2015). PREVALENCE AND PREDICTORS OF FOOT PAIN: RESULTS FROM AN AUSTRALIAN COHORT STUDY. Poster session presented at the meeting of INTERNAL MEDICINE JOURNAL. WILEY-BLACKWELL. 2015 Hoon, E., Gill, T., Pham, C., & Gray, J. (2015). A CASE FOR EARLIER INTERVENTION? A POPULATION PERSPECTIVE ON SELF-MANAGEMENT AND HEALTH RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE FOR MUSCULOSKELETAL CONDITIONS. Poster session presented at the meeting of INTERNAL MEDICINE JOURNAL. WILEY-BLACKWELL. 2015 Gill, T. K., Walsh, T. P., Shanahan, E. M., & Hill, C. (2015). Association Between Musculoskeletal Pain, Fat Mass and Fat Free Mass: Results from a Population-Based Study. Poster session presented at the meeting of ARTHRITIS & RHEUMATOLOGY. WILEY-BLACKWELL. 2015 Gill, T. K., Ting, K., Tucker, G. R., Shanahan, E. M., & Hill, C. (2015). Prevalence of Gout and Hyperuricemia and Association with Fat Mass and Fat Free Mass: Results from a Population-Based Study. Poster session presented at the meeting of ARTHRITIS & RHEUMATOLOGY. WILEY. 2015 Gill, T. K., Shanahan, E. M., Tucker, G. R., & Hill, C. (2015). Age and Sex Stratified Normative Data for Shoulder Range of Movement. Poster session presented at the meeting of ARTHRITIS & RHEUMATOLOGY. WILEY-BLACKWELL. 2015 Walsh, T., Gill, T., Shanahan, E., & Hill, C. (2015). THE ASSOCIATION OF FAT MASS AND ADIPOKINES WITH FOOT PAIN IN A COMMUNITY COHORT. Poster session presented at the meeting of INTERNAL MEDICINE JOURNAL. Adelaide, South Australia: WILEY-BLACKWELL. 2015 Ting, K., Hill, C., Gill, T., & Tucker, G. (2015). PREVALENCE AND ASSOCIATIONS OF GOUT AND HYPERURICAEMIA: RESULTS FROM AN AUSTRALIAN POPULATION-BASED STUDY. Poster session presented at the meeting of INTERNAL MEDICINE JOURNAL. WILEY-BLACKWELL.
WoS12014 Li, J., Appleton, S., Gill, T., Vakulin, A., Wittert, G., Antic, N., . . . Hill, C. (2014). Musculoskeletal pain is not associated with obstructive sleep apnoea or daytime sleepiness but is associated with poor sleep quality. Poster session presented at the meeting of Australian Rheumatology Association in conjunction with the Rheumatology Health Professionals Association 55th Annual Scientific Meeting, as published in Internal Medicine Journal. Hobart, Tasmania: Wiley-Blackwell.
WoS12014 Hoon, E., Gill, T., Dent, E., Lynch, J., & Beilby, J. (2014). Profiling self-management and information seeking activities for people with MSK conditions in an Australian regional population. Poster session presented at the meeting of Proceedings of Australian Rheumatology Association in conjunction with Rheumatology Health Professionals Association 55th Annual Scientific Meeting, as published in Internal Medicine Journal. Hobart, Tasmania: Wiley.
2014 Gill, T., Hoon, E., Lynch, J., & Beilby, J. (2014). Mental distress associated with musculoskeletal conditions: profiling this population for a defined regional population. Poster session presented at the meeting of Proceedings of the Australian Rheumatology Association in conjunction with Rheumatology Health Professionals Association 55th Annual Scientific Meeting, as published in Internal Medicine Journal. Hobart, Tasmania: Wiley.
2013 Gill, T., Black, J., Burnet, S., & Walters, M. (2013). Examination of a pilot program to improve musculoskeletal pain in the population - "take action on pain". Poster session presented at the meeting of Australian Rheumatology Association in conjunction with the Rheumatology Health Professionals Association 54th Annual Scientific Meeting, as published in Internal Medicine Journal. Perth, Western Australia: Wiley-Blackwell.
2013 Gill, T. K., Shanahan, E. M., Allison, D., Alcorn, D., & Hill, C. L. (2013). An examination of shoulder pain using magnetic resonance imaging in older people. Poster session presented at the meeting of 77th Annual Meeting of the American College of Rheumatology / 48th Annual Meeting of the Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals, as published in Arthritis & Rheumatism. San Diego, CA: Wiley-Blackwell.
2013 Gill, T., Shanahan, E., Allison, D., Alcorn, D., & Hill, C. (2013). An examination of shoulder pain using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in older people. Poster session presented at the meeting of Australian Rheumatology Association in conjunction with the Rheumatology Health Professionals Association 54th Annual Scientific Meeting, as published in Internal Medicine Journal. Perth, Western Australia: Wiley-Blackwell.
2013 Gill, T., Shanahan, E., Taylor, A., Appleton, S., Adams, R., & Hill, C. (2013). Vitamin D and musculoskeletal pain. Poster session presented at the meeting of Australian Rheumatology Association in conjunction with the Rheumatology Health Professionals Association 54th Annual Scientific Meeting, as published in Internal Medicine Journal. Perth, Western Australia: Wiley-Blackwell.
2012 Adams, R., Appleton, S., Gill, T., Hill, C., & Visvanathan, R. (2012). ASTHMA CONTROL IS ASSOCIATED WITH BLOOD GRANULOCYTE PATTERNS IN A POPULATION COHORT SAMPLE. Poster session presented at the meeting of RESPIROLOGY. WILEY-BLACKWELL. 2012 Appleton, S., Gill, T., Hill, C., Visvanathan, R., & Adams, R. (2012). ASTHMA AND WHEEZE ARE ASSOCIATED WITH REDUCED VITAMIN D LEVELS IN A POPULATION COHORT. Poster session presented at the meeting of RESPIROLOGY. WILEY-BLACKWELL. 2008 Freeman, M., Chittleborough, C. R., Winefield, H., Taylor, A., & Gill, T. (2008). The relationship between psychological distress, chronic conditions, and age. Poster session presented at the meeting of Population Health Congress. Brisbane.
Competitive Research Funding
National Competitive Schemes
| Date | Project/No. | Investigators | Funding Body | Amount |
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| 2011-2015 | APP1013552 | Gill, Tiffany K | NHMRC | $290,032 |
| 2016 | Hoon EH, Frank O, Gill TK, Hill CL, Laurence C | Arthritis Australia | $40,000 | |
| 2015-16 | Adams RJ, Taylor AW, Gill TK, McEvoy D, Antic N | Sleep Health Australia | $20,000 | |
| 2015 | Hoon EH, Hill CL, Gill TK | Arthritis Australia | $10,000 | |
| 2014 | Shanahan EM, Gill TK, Hill CL | Arthritis Australia | $30.000 | |
| 2012 | Gill TK, Hill CL, Shanahan EM, Allison D | Arthritis Australia | $15,000 |
Teaching Activites
Courses Taught
| Date | Course Title | Institution | Course Level/ Code | URL |
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| 2016 | Musculoskeletal Medicine | The University of Adelaide | 3720_MEDIC_ST_4018BHO |
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Current Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)
Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name 2019 Co-Supervisor The influence of socioeconomic factors on medication use and health outcomes in Australians with rheumatoid arthritis Master of Clinical Science Master Part Time Oscar Kenneth Russell 2019 Principal Supervisor Risk factors of musculesceletal pain Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mrs Claudia Kurkammz 2018 Principal Supervisor Association between Nutrition and Depression Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Prem Raj Shakya 2018 Principal Supervisor Community Orthogeriatric Care Using a Web-Based Platform to Improve Outcomes Among Older Hip Fracture Patients Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Lalit Dinesh Yadav 2013 Co-Supervisor Health Quality-of Life (QoL) Profile of South Australian (SA) Adult Carers Comparing Outcomes for Baby Boomers with other Carer Groups Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Miss Anne Florence Stacey -
Past Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)
Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name 2015 - 2018 Co-Supervisor Diet and Epidemiology of Non-communicable Chronic Diseases: focusing on dietary and nutrient patterns and bone fragility in adults Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Yohannes Adama Melaku 2015 - 2019 Co-Supervisor The establishment of an automated, electronic data-collection system for the purpose of qualifying, evaluating and improving post-operative surgical outcomes and evidence-based surgery Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Part Time Dr James Marcus McLean 2013 - 2017 Co-Supervisor Prescription Medicines, Over-the-Counter Medicines and Complementary and Alternative Medicines Use in Baby Boomers and Older South Australians and their Association with Health Outcomes (as Assessed by Health Services Use and Quality of Life) Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Part Time Miss Bee Leng Per 2013 - 2019 Co-Supervisor A Multicentre Case Control Study of Vitamin D and Breast Cancer Risk among Pakistani Women Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mrs Uzma Shamsi
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Board Memberships
Date Role Board name Institution name Country 2012 - 2015 Representative Faculty of Health Science Board The University of Adelaide Australia 2011 - 2015 Member Australasian Epidemiological Association — Australia 2004 - ongoing Member Arthritis SA — Australia 2001 - 2003 President SA Branch Australian Physiotherapy Association SA Branch Australian Physiotherapy Association Australia -
Committee Memberships
Date Role Committee Institution Country 2018 - ongoing Member Adelaide Medical School Research Committe The University of Adelaide Australia 2014 - ongoing Chair Education, Research, Advocacy Committee Arthritis SA Australia 2013 - ongoing Member Human Research Ethics Committee The University of Adelaide Australia 2012 - ongoing Member Research Translation Faculty National Health and Medical Research Council Australia 2012 - 2015 Member Postdoctoral Reference Group National Health and Medical Research Council Australia 2011 - 2013 Chair Research Committee Arthritis SA Australia 2004 - 2013 Chair Education Committee Arthritis SA Australia 2004 - 2007 Representative National Advisory Council Australian Physiotherapy Association Australia -
Consulting/Advisories
Date Institution Department Organisation Type Country 2015 - ongoing Department of Veteran's Affairs - Medical and Health Services Advisory Panel — Health services and related Australia 2014 - ongoing Therapeutic Goods Administration - Assessment and Advisory Services Panel — Health services and related Australia -
Offices Held
Date Office Name Institution Country 2018 - ongoing President Arthritis SA Australia 2012 - ongoing Vice President Arthritis SA Board Australia
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