Doctor Ajesh George
SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW,
Dean's Unit - School of Nursing and Midwifery
Personal
Qualifications
- PhD University of Western Sydney
- MPH University of Western Sydney
- BaDS Bangalore University
UWS Organisational Unit (School / Division)
- Dean's Unit - School of Nursing and Midwifery
Contact
| Email: | A.George@uws.edu.au |
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| Extension: | (02) 8738 9356 |
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| Location: | Off Campus |
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Biography
Dr Ajesh George (BDS, MPH, PhD) is a dentist with experience in public health both internationally and in Australia. He is an expert in both qualitative and quantitative research methods and has extensive experience working with nurses/midwives, mothers and children. Dr George completed his PhD in 2009 after receiving a doctoral scholarship funded by the Australian Research Council. He has since been working as a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Applied Nursing Research in the prestigious Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research. His key area of research is on perinatal oral health and the role of midwives and nurses. In the past 3 years Dr George has been leading a multidisciplinary team of high profile clinicians/academics/researchers pioneering research in Australia focussing on promoting maternal and infant oral health through collaboration. This innovative research has been supported by key stakeholders including the NHMRC and has received significant media coverage. Dr George has received 12 grants since 2008, published in 25 peer reviewed journals (45% A, A* journals) and presented at various national and international conferences. He also co–supervisors a PhD student, mentors UWS research staff, lectures Nursing/Midwifery students and is an active reviewer for 8 international journals.
This information has been contributed by Doctor George.
Interests
- Aboriginal Oral Health
- Guideline development in perinatal oral health
- Maternal and infant oral health
- Oral health education for prenatal care providers
Awards
- NSW Health Awards Finalist 2011 in two categories: Collaboration-working as a team; Director General 2011-12-31
- Winner of 2011 South Western Sydney Local Health District Quality Awards 2011-12-31
- Best Poster Award, Sydney South West Area Health Service Research Showcase Conference 2008 2008-12-31
- Australian Postgraduate Award (Industry) Scholarship 2005, University of Western Sydney 2005-12-31
- Baxter Health Award 2002, South Western Sydney Area Health Service 2002-12-31
- Awarded distinction in Master of Public Health, University of Western Sydney, 2002 2002-12-31
- University of Western Sydney, Summer Research Award 2001/2002 Wentworth Area Health Service 2001-12-31
Publications
Journal Articles
- George, A., Johnson, M., Dahlen, H., Duff, M., Duff, M., Ajwani, S., Blinkhorn, A., Ellis, S. and Bhole, S. (2012), 'Development of an Online Education Program for Midwives in Australia to Improve Perinatal Oral Health', The Journal of Perinatal Education, 11.
- George, A., Shamim, S., Johnson, M., Dahlen, H., Ajwani, S., Bhole, S. and Yeo, A. (2012), 'How Do Dental and Prenatal Care Practitioners Perceive Dental Care During Pregnancy? Current Evidence and Implications', Birth: Issues in Perinatal Care, 10.
- George, A., Shamim, S., Johnson, M., Dahlen, H., Ajwani, S., Bhole, S. and Yeo, A. (2012), 'How do dental and prenatal care practitioners perceive dental care during pregnancy? Current evidence and implications', Birth, 10.
- George, A., Johnson, M., Duff, M., Ajwani, S., Bhole, S., Blinkhorn, A. and Ellis, S. (2012), 'Midwives and oral health care during pregnancy : perceptions of pregnant women in south-western Sydney, Australia', Journal of Clinical Nursing, 10.
- George, A., Johnson, M., Dahlen, H., Duff, M., Ajwani, S., Blinkhorn, A., Ellis, S. and Bhole, S. (2012), 'Development of an online education program for midwives in Australia to improve perinatal oral health', The Journal of Perinatal Education, 11.
- George, A., Shamim, S., Johnson, M., Dahlen, H., Ajwani, S., Bhole, S. and Yeo, A. (2012), 'How do dental and prenatal care practitioners perceive dental care during pregnancy? Current evidence and implications', Birth, 10.
- George, A. and Johnson, M. (2012), 'The oral health status, practices and knowledge of pregnant women in south-western Sydney', Australian Dental Journal, 8.
- Johnson, M., George, A., Tran, D. and Tran, D. (2011), 'Analysis of falls incidents: Nurse and patient preventive behaviours', International Journal of Nursing Practice, 7.
- George, A., Johnson, M., Duff, M., Blinkhorn, A., Ajwani, S., Bhole, S. and Ellis, S. (2011), 'Maintaining oral health during pregnancy: Perceptions of midwives in Southwest Sydney', Collegian, 9.
- George, A., Johnson, M., Dahlen, H., Bhole, S., Blinkhorn, A. and Ellis, S. (2011), 'New role for midwives promoting dental health', Australian Nursing Journal, 1.
- George, A., Shamim, S., Johnson, M., Ajwani, S., Bhole, S., Blinkhorn, A., Ellis, S. and Andrews, K. (2011), 'Periodontal treatment during pregnancy and birth outcomes: a meta-analysis of randomised trials', International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare, 26.
- George, A., Vickers, M., Wilkes, L. and Barton, B. (2011), 'Financial implications of working full time and caring for a child with a chronic illness', Australasian Journal of Early Childhood, 10.
- George, A., Johnson, M., Blinkhorn, A., Ellis, S., Bhole, S. and Ajwani, S. (2010), 'Promoting oral health during pregnancy: current evidence and implications for Australian midwives', Journal of Clinical Nursing, 10.
- O'Baugh, J., Wilkes, L., Sneesby, K. and George, A. (2009), 'Investigation into the communication that takes place between nurses and patients during chemotherapy', Journal of Psychosocial Oncology, 19.
- O'Baugh, J., Wilkes, L., Luke, S. and George, A. (2008), 'Positive attitude in cancer: The nurses' perspective', International Journal of Nursing Practice, 6.
- George, A., Vickers, M., Wilkes, L. and Barton, B. (2008), 'Working and caring for a child with chronic illness: Challenges in maintaining employment', Employee Responsibilities and Rights Journal, 12.
- George, A., Vickers, M., Wilkes, L. and Barton, B. (2008), 'Working and caring for a child with chronic illness: Barriers in achieving work-family balance', Journal of Management & Organization, 14.
- George, A., Vickers, M., Wilkes, L. and Barton, B. (2006), 'Chronic grief: Experiences of working parents of children with chronic illness', Contemporary Nurse, 15.
- O'Baugh, J., Wilkes, L., Luke, S. and George, A. (2003), ''Being positive': perceptions of patients with cancer and their nurses.', Journal of Advanced Nursing, 9.
- Wilkes, L., O'Baugh, J., Luke, S. and George, A. (2003), 'Positive attitude in cancer: Patient's perspectives', Oncology Nursing Forum, 5.
Conference Papers
- George, A., Vickers, M., Wilkes, L. and Barton, B. (2007), 'Building Resilience in Working Parents of Children with Chronic Illness', 15th Annual International Conference of the Association on Employment Practices and Principles (AEPP), Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA.
- George, A., Vickers, M., Wilkes, L. and Barton, B. (2006), 'Working and caring for a child with chronic illness: Careerist concerns and stressful choices', 2006 Annual International Conference of the Association of Employment Practices and Principles, New York, USA.
- George, A., Vickers, M., Wilkes, L. and Barton, B. (2006), 'Working and caring for a child with chronic illness: Workplace concerns', Management: Pragmatism, Philosophy, Priorities : Proceedings of the 20th ANZAM Conference, Rydges Capricorn Resort, Yeppoon, Queensland.
Research
Current Projects
| Title: | Development of a perinatal oral health (PERIOH) program for Aboriginal families in South-western Sydney |
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| Years: | 2011-03-02 - 2014-06-30 |
| ID: | P00020043 |
| UWS Researchers: | Ajesh George and Maree Johnson |
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| Title: | MIOH-DS (Midwife Initiated Oral Health-Dental Service) |
| Years: | 2012-01-01 - 2014-12-31 |
| ID: | P00020214 |
| UWS Researchers: | Ajesh George, Maree Johnson, Hannah Dahlen and Anthony Yeo |
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| Title: | Developing perinatal oral health guidelines for dentists and prenatal care providers in Australia |
| Years: | 2013-02-19 - 2014-01-31 |
| ID: | P00021176 |
| UWS Researchers: | Ajesh George, Maree Johnson, Hannah Dahlen, Jennifer Reath and Andrew Korda |
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Previous Projects
| Title: | Piloting of a Midwife Initiated Oral Health-Dental Service (MIOH-DS) to improve the oral health of pregnant women |
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| Years: | 2010-09-22 - 2012-06-30 |
| ID: | P00019324 |
| UWS Researchers: | Ajesh George, Maree Johnson and Hannah Dahlen |
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| Title: | The effectiveness of fever management education for parents with low health literacy |
| Years: | 2011-11-15 - 2012-11-14 |
| ID: | P00020626 |
| UWS Researchers: | Maree Johnson, Ajesh George and Leanne Cowin |
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| Title: | Piloting of a Midwife Initiated Oral Health-Dental Service (MIOH-DS) to improve the oral health of pregnant women |
| Years: | 2010-12-03 - 2012-05-31 |
| ID: | P00019322 |
| UWS Researchers: | Ajesh George, Maree Johnson and Hannah Dahlen |
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