Doctor David Lim
Adjunct Associate Professor - Translational Health Research Institute,
Translational Health Research Institute
Biography
Qualifications
- PhD Curtin University of Technology
Professional Memberships
- Public Health Association of Australia (2010 - 2018)
- Australasian Epidemiological Association (2015 - 2017)
- Australian Association for Academic Primary Care (2011 - 2020)
- Australasian College of Health Service Managers (2011)
- Sydney Health Partners Implementation Science (2021)
- International Foundation for Integrated Care (2020)
- Institute of Community Directors Australia (2018)
- International Implementation Research Network in Primary Care (2014 - 2019)
- Primary Health Care Research, Evaluation and Development (2008 - 2017)
- Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, National Rural Faculty (2009)
- Australian and New Zealand Association for Health Professional Educators (2020)
- Global Burden of Disease Collaborator Network, Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation (2021)
- Council of Academic Public Health Institutions Australasia, Education Quality and Standards (2021)
- Society for Health Administration Programs in Education (2020)
- WA Department of Health, Primary Health Care Network (2012 - 2015)
- WA Department of Health, Chronic Conditions Network (2012 - 2015)
Organisational Unit (School / Division)
- Translational Health Research Institute
Committees
- School of Health Sciences Equity and Diversity Working Party
- School of Health Sciences Academic Committee
- University Athena SWAN/ Science in Australia Gender Equity self-assessment team
Contact
Email: | David.Lim@westernsydney.edu.au |
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Teaching
Previous Teaching Areas
- 400277 Health Services Management, 2020
- 401372 The Social Determinants of Health, 2020
- 401388 Health Administration and Management, 2021
Publications
Journal Articles
- Jia, B., Lim, D., Zhang, Y., Dong, C. and Feng, Z. (2023), 'Global research trends in radiotherapy for breast cancer : a systematic bibliometric analysis', Japanese Journal of Radiology, vol 41, no 6 , pp 648 - 659.
- Nagdev, N., Ogbo, F., Dhami, M., Diallo, T., Lim, D., Agho, K., Ezeh, O., Subramanee, D., Osuagwu, U., Ahmed, K., Issaka, A., Ghimire, P., Akombi, B., Ogeleka, P., Abir, T., Victor, R., Charwe, D. and Rwabilimbo, A. (2023), 'Factors associated with inadequate receipt of components and non-use of antenatal care services in India : a regional analysis', BMC Public Health, vol 23, no 1 .
- Brady, B., Sidhu, B., Jennings, M., Saberi, G., Tang, C., Hassett, G., Boland, R., Dennis, S., Ashton-James, C., Refshauge, K., Descallar, J., Lim, D., Said, C., Williams, G., Sayed, S. and Naylor, J. (2023), 'The Natural Helper approach to culturally responsive disease management : protocol for a type 1 effectiveness-implementation cluster randomised controlled trial of a cultural mentor programme', BMJ Open, vol 13, no 1 .
- Su, B., Lim, D., Qi, C., Zhang, Z., Wang, J., Zhang, F., Dong, C. and Feng, Z. (2023), 'VPA mediates bidirectional regulation of cell cycle progression through the PPP2R2A-Chk1 signaling axis in response to HU', Cell Death and Disease, vol 14, no 2 .
- Lim, D., Phillips, E., Bradley, C. and Ward, J. (2023), 'Barriers and facilitators to hepatitis C virus (HCV) treatment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples in rural South Australia : a service providers' perspective', International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, vol 20, no 5 .
- Turner, S., Isaac, V. and Lim, D. (2023), 'A qualitative study of rural and remote Australian general practitioners' involvement in high-acuity patients', International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, vol 20, no 5 .
- Sanchez, J., Maiden, J., Barton, B., Walters, L., Quinn, D., Jones, N., Doyle, K. and Lim, D. (2023), 'Factors that sustain indigenous youth mentoring programs : a qualitative systematic review', BMC Public Health, vol 23 .
- Chen, C., Wang, J., Dong, C., Lim, D. and Feng, Z. (2023), 'Development of a risk model to predict prognosis in breast cancer based on cGAS-STING-related genes', Frontiers in Genetics, vol 14 .
- Chen, C., Lim, D., Cai, Z., Zhang, F., Liu, G., Dong, C. and Feng, Z. (2023), 'HDAC inhibitor HPTA initiates anti-tumor response by CXCL9/10-recruited CXCR3+CD4+T cells against PAHs carcinogenicity', Food and Chemical Toxicology, vol 176 .
- Arnold, A., Fleet, R. and Lim, D. (2023), 'Barriers and facilitators to point-of-care ultrasound use in rural Australia', International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, vol 20, no 10 .
- Dadich, A., Kearns, R., Harris-Roxas, B., Ni Chroinin, D., Boydell, K., Ni She, E., Lim, D., Gonski, P. and Kohler, F. (2023), 'What constitutes brilliant aged care? : a qualitative study of practices that exceed expectation', Journal of Clinical Nursing, vol 32, no 19-20 , pp 7425 - 7441.
- Tang, C., Smith, S., Lim, D., Mansour, R., Alduleimi, H. and Blackstock, F. (2023), 'Developing and evaluating the living better @home with COVID-19 model : a co-designed home-based management model for people from Arabic-speaking communities', American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, vol 207 .
- Lim, D., Grady, A. and Liu, K. (2023), 'Public mixed funding for residential aged care facilities residents' needs in the Asia-Pacific region : a scoping review', International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, vol 20, no 21 .
- Ding, C., Su, B., Li, Q., Ding, W., Liu, G., Cai, Z., Zhang, F., Lim, D. and Feng, Z. (2022), 'Histone deacetylase inhibitor 2-hexyl-4-pentynoic acid enhances hydroxyurea therapeutic effect in triple-negative breast cancer cells', Mutation Research - Genetic Toxicology and Environmental Mutagenesis, vol 873 .
- Toloo, G., Lim, D., Chu, K., Kinnear, F., Morel, D., Wraith, D. and FitzGerald, G. (2022), 'Acceptability of emergency department triage nurse's advice for patients to attend general practice : a cross-sectional survey', Emergency Medicine Australasia, vol 34, no 3 , pp 376 - 384.
- Zhang, Y., Lim, D., Yao, Y., Dong, C. and Feng, Z. (2022), 'Global research trends in radiotherapy for gliomas : a systematic bibliometric analysis', World Neurosurgery, vol 161 , pp 355 - 362.
- Willson, K., Lim, D., Toloo, G., FitzGerald, G., Kinnear, F. and Morel, D. (2022), 'Potential role of general practice in reducing emergency department demand : a qualitative study', Emergency Medicine Australasia, vol 34, no 5 , pp 717 - 724.
- Bandiera, R., Handsley, E. and Lim, D. (2022), 'Born with a plastic spoon in their mouth? : substitution, interchangeability, and marketing of biosimilars', Journal of Law and Medicine, vol 29, no 1 , pp 208 - 223.
- Amanullah, A., Abir, T., Husain, T., Lim, D., Osuagwu, U., Ahmed, G., Ahmed, S., Yazdani, D. and Agho, K. (2022), 'Human rights violations and associated factors of the Hijras in Bangladesh : a cross-sectional study', PLoS One, vol 17, no 7 .
- Goson, P., Ishaya, T., Ezeh, O., Oforkansi, G., Lim, D. and Agho, K. (2022), 'Factors related to underweight prevalence among 33,776 children below 60 months old living in northern geopolitical zones, Nigeria (2008-2018)', Nutrients, vol 14, no 10 .
- Osuagwu, U., Langsi, R., Ovenseri-Ogbomo, G., Mashige, K., Abu, E., Envuladu, E., Goson, P., Ekpenyong, B., Oloruntoba, R., Miner, C., Charwe, D., Chikasirimobi, T., Ishaya, T., Amiebenomo, O., Lim, D. and Agho, K. (2022), 'Analysis of perception, reasons, and motivations for COVID-19 vaccination in people with diabetes across Sub-Saharan Africa : a mixed-method approach', International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, vol 19, no 13 .
- Grady, A., Lim, D. and Liu, K. (2022), 'Funding systems for care needs of older adults in residential aged care facilities in the Asia-Pacific region : a scoping review protocol', JBI Evidence Synthesis, vol 20, no 10 , pp 2579 - 2590.
- Dennett, A., Harding, K., Peiris, C., Shields, N., Barton, C., Lynch, L., Parente, P., Lim, D. and Taylor, N. (2022), 'Efficacy of group exercise-based cancer rehabilitation delivered via telehealth (TeleCaRe) : protocol for a randomized controlled trial', JMIR Research Protocols, vol 11, no 7 .
- Sullivan, J., Feng, Z., Fahey, P., Agho, K., Hurley, S. and Lim, D. (2022), 'Histone deacetylase inhibitor use as a radiosensitizer in solid organ malignancies : a systematic review protocol', JBI Evidence Synthesis, vol 20, no 9 , pp 2378 - 2386.
- Sullivan, J., Fahey, P., Agho, K., Hurley, S., Feng, Z., Day, R. and Lim, D. (2022), '[In Press] Valproic acid as a radio-sensitiser in glioma : a systematic review and meta-analysis', Neuro-Oncology Practice, .
- Rieger, C., Hall, L. and Lim, D. (2022), 'Substitution and interchangeability : time for a conversation?', Generics and Biosimilars Initiative Journal, vol 11, no 2 , pp 49 - 50.
- Mistry, S., Ali, A., Yadav, U., Huda, M., Rahman, M., Saha, M., Rahman, M., Lim, D. and Ghimire, S. (2022), 'Stigma toward people with COVID-19 among Bangladeshi older adults', Frontiers in Public Health, vol 10 .
- Mistry, S., Ali, A., Yadav, U., Khanam, F., Huda, M., Lim, D., Chowdhury, A. and Sarma, H. (2022), 'Changes in prevalence and determinants of self-reported hypertension among Bangladeshi older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic', International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, vol 19, no 20 .
- Mistry, S., Ali, A., Yadav, U., Das, S., Akter, N., Huda, M., Hadisuyatmana, S., Rahman, S., Lim, D. and Rahman, M. (2022), 'COVID-19 related anxiety and its associated factors : a cross-sectional study on older adults in Bangladesh', BMC Psychiatry, vol 22, no 1 .
- Atlantis, E., Chimoriya, R., Seifu, C., Peters, K., Murphy, S., Carr, B., Lim, D. and Fahey, P. (2022), 'Enablers and barriers to implementing obesity assessments in clinical practice : a rapid mixed-methods systematic review', BMJ Open, vol 12, no 11 .
- Warren , D., Marashi, A., Siddiqui, A., Eijaz, A., Pradhan, P., Lim, D., Call, G. and Dras, M. (2022), 'Using machine learning to study the effect of medication adherence in Opioid Use Disorder', PLoS One, vol 17, no 12 .
- Yao, Y., Chen, C., Cai, Z., Liu, G., Ding, C., Lim, D., Chao, D. and Feng, Z. (2022), 'Screen identifies fasudil as a radioprotector on human fibroblasts', Toxicology Research, vol 11, no 4 , pp 662 - 672.
- Pho, N., Tan, A., Chaudhary, K., Hines, S., Ellison, C., Isaac, V. and Lim, D. (2021), 'Health and support service needs of individuals with disability from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds : a scoping review protocol', Systematic Reviews, vol 10, no 1 .
- Kerr, L., Kealy, B., Lim, D. and Walters, L. (2021), 'Rural emergency departments : a systematic review to develop a resource typology relevant to developed countries', Australian Journal of Rural Health, vol 29, no 1 , pp 7 - 20.
- Millerick, J., Barton, E., Quinn, D., Hines, S. and Lim, D. (2021), 'Factors that sustain Indigenous youth mentoring programs : a qualitative systematic review protocol', JBI Evidence Synthesis, vol 19, no 6 , pp 1472 - 1480.
- Okantey, G., Adomako, E., Baffour, F. and Lim, D. (2021), 'Sociocultural implications of infertility and challenges in accessing assisted reproductive technology : experiences of couples from two health facilities in Southern Ghana', Marriage and Family Review, vol 57, no 5 , pp 375 - 396.
- Wilson, K., FitzGerald, G. and Lim, D. (2021), 'Disaster management in rural and remote primary health care : a scoping review', Prehospital and Disaster Medicine, vol 36, no 3 , pp 362 - 369.
- Liu, G., Lim, D., Cai, Z., Ding, W., Tian, Z., Dong, C., Zhang, F., Guo, G., Wang, X., Zhou, P. and Feng, Z. (2021), 'The valproate mediates radio-bidirectional regulation through RFWD3-dependent ubiquitination on Rad51', Frontiers in Oncology, vol 11 .
- Mangiameli, J., Hamiduzzaman, M., Lim, D., Pickles, D. and Isaac, V. (2021), 'Rural disability workforce perspective on effective interdisciplinary training : a qualitative pilot study', Australian Journal of Rural Health, vol 29, no 2 , pp 137 - 145.
- Cai, Z., Lim, D., Liu, G., Chen, C., Jin, L., Duan, W., Ding, C., Sun, Q., Peng, J., Dong, C., Zhang, F. and Feng, Z. (2021), 'Valproic acid-like compounds enhance and prolong the radiotherapy effect on breast cancer by activating and maintaining anti-tumor immune function', Frontiers in Immunology, vol 12 .
- Jin, L., Duan, W., Cai, Z., Lim, D. and Feng, Z. (2021), 'Valproic acid triggers radiation-induced abscopal effect by modulating the unirradiated tumor immune microenvironment in a rat model of breast cancer', Journal of Radiation Research, vol 62, no 6 , pp 955 - 965.
- Su, B., Lim, D., Tian, Z., Liu, G., Ding, C., Cai, Z., Chen, C., Zhang, F. and Feng, Z. (2021), 'Valproic acid regulates HR and cell cycle through MUS81-pRPA2 pathway in response to hydroxyurea', Frontiers in Oncology, vol 11 .
- Arnold, A., Fleet, R. and Lim, D. (2021), 'A case for mandatory ultrasound training for rural general practitioners : a commentary', Rural and Remote Health, vol 21, no 3 .
- Micheal, S., Ogbeide, A., Arora, A., Alford, S., Firdaus, R., Lim, D. and Dune, T. (2021), 'Exploring tertiary health science student willingness or resistance to cultural competency and safety pedagogy', International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, vol 18, no 17 .
- Saira, A., Wilson, L., Ezeh, K., Lim, D., Osuagwu, U. and Agho, K. (2021), 'Factors associated with non-utilization of postnatal care among newborns in the first 2 days after birth in Pakistan : a nationwide cross-sectional study', Global Health Action, vol 14, no 1 .
- Duan, W., Jin, L., Cai, Z., Lim, D. and Feng, Z. (2021), '2-hexyl-4-pentylenic acid (HPTA) stimulates the radiotherapy-induced abscopal effect on distal tumor through polarization of tumor-associated macrophages', Biomedical and Environmental Sciences, vol 34, no 9 , pp 693 - 704.
- Lim, D., Bandiera, R. and Handsley, E. (2021), 'Switching Australian patients with moderate to severe inflammatory bowel disease from originator to biosimilar infliximab', Medical Journal of Australia, vol 215, no 9 , pp 435 - 435.
- Zhang, Y., Lim, D., Cai, Z., Peng, J., Jia, B., Chu, G., Zhang, F., Dong, C. and Feng, Z. (2021), 'Valproic acid counteracts polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)-induced tumorigenic effects by regulating the polarization of macrophages', Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, vol 241 .
- Wilson, K. and Lim, D. (2020), 'Disaster management in rural and remote primary healthcare settings : a scoping review protocol', JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, vol 18, no 1 , pp 81 - 86.
- Toloo, G., Bahl, N., Lim, D., Fitzgerald, G., Wraith, D., Chu, K., Kinnear, F., Aitken, P. and Morel, D. (2020), 'General practitioner-type patients in emergency departments in metro North Brisbane, Queensland : a multisite study', Emergency Medicine Australasia, vol 32, no 3 , pp 481 - 488.
- Ding, W., Lim, D., Wang, Z., Cai, Z., Liu, G. and Zhang, F. (2020), '2-hexyl-4-pentynoic acid, a potential therapeutic for breast carcinoma by influencing RPA2 hyperphosphorylation-mediated DNA repair', DNA Repair, vol 95 .
- Peng, J., Cai, Z., Zhao, R., Chen, J., Liu, G., Dong, C., Lim, D. and Feng, Z. (2020), 'The intervention of valproic acid on the tumorigenesis induced by an environmental carcinogen of PAHs', Toxicology Research, vol 9, no 5 , pp 609 - 621.
- Ramis, M., Chang, A., Conway, A., Lim, D., Munday, J. and Nissen, L. (2019), 'Theory-based strategies for teaching evidence-based practice to undergraduate health students : a systematic review', BMC Medical Education, vol 19, no 1 .
- Lim, D., Schoo, A., Lawn, S. and Litt, J. (2019), 'Embedding and sustaining motivational interviewing in clinical environments : a concurrent iterative mixed methods study', BMC Medical Education, vol 19, no 164 .
- McMaster, M., Fielding, E., Lim, D., Moyle, W. and Beattie, E. (2018), 'A cross-sectional examination of the prevalence of psychotropic medications for people living with dementia in Australian long-term care facilities : issues of concern', International Psychogeriatrics, vol 30, no 7 , pp 1019 - 1026.
- Driel, M., Lim, D. and Clark, P. (2017), 'Hepatitis C in Australia : a role for general practitioners?', Medical Journal of Australia, vol 207, no 2 , pp 53 - 531.
- Stauton-Smith, T. and Lim, D. (2017), 'Australian university general practices : potential to reach out to vulnerable young people', Australasian Medical Journal, vol 10, no 3 , pp 247 - 248.
- Wang, H., Chen, Q., Liu, G., Tian, Y., Zhang, F., Qu, J., Lim, D. and Feng, Z. (2017), 'The comparison of health status between male and female medical radiation workers in China', Radiation Protection Dosimetry, vol 175, no 4 , pp 508 - 516.
- Liu, G., Wang, H., Zhang, F., Tian, Y., Tian, Z., Cai, Z., Lim, D. and Feng, Z. (2017), 'The effect of VPA on increasing radiosensitivity in osteosarcoma cells and primary-culture cells from chemical carcinogen-induced breast cancer in rats', International Journal of Molecular Sciences, vol 18, no 5 .
- Pourmarzi, D., Hall, L., Rahman, T., Lim, D. and FitzGerald, G. (2017), 'Clinical effectiveness, cost-effectiveness and acceptability of community-based management of chronic hepatitis C : a mixed methods systematic review protocol', JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, vol 15, no 4 , pp 914 - 931.
- Lim, D., Grant-Wakefield, C. and Tippett, V. (2014), 'Engaging paramedic students in research : a case report', Australasian Journal of Paramedicine, vol 11, no 4 .
- Lim, D. (2014), 'Is Australia positioned to take advantage of biosimilars?', Generics and Biosimilars Initiative Journal, vol 3, no 4 , pp 184 - 187.
- Sommer, J., Macdonald, W., Bulsara, C. and Lim, D. (2012), 'Grunt language versus accent : the perceived communication barriers between international medical graduates and patients in Central Wheatbelt catchments', Australian Journal of Primary Health, vol 18, no 3 , pp 197 - 203.
- Lim, D., Emery, J., Lewis, J. and Sunderland, B. (2011), 'Australian dispensing doctors' prescribing : quantitative and qualitative analysis', Medical Journal of Australia, vol 195, no 4 , pp 172 - 175.
- Lim, D., Bartlett, S., Horrocks, P., Grant-Wakefield, C., Kelly, J. and Tippett, V. (2011), 'Enhancing paramedics procedural skills using a cadaveric model', BMC Medical Education, vol 14, no 1 .
Conference Papers
- Micheal, S., Lim, D., Ogbeide, A., Arora, A., Alford, S., Firdaus, R. and Dune, T. (2023), 'Tertiary health science students willingness or resistance to cultural competency and safety pedagogy', Australia and New Zealand Association for Health Professional Educators. Conference , Gold Coast, Qld..
- Rana, K., Parmar, J., Chimoriya, R., Micheal, S., Dune, T., Lim, D., Alford, S. and Arora, A. (2022), 'Peer support as a catalyst for improving student engagement and learning in higher education : a qualitative study', Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia. Conference, Melbourne, Vic..
- Lim, D., Schoo, A., Lawn, S. and Litt, J. (2019), 'A system approach to embed best practice motivational interviewing in health care : a wicked problem?', Asia Pacific Medical Education Conference, Singapore.
- Gordon, S., Baker, N., Lind, C., Hall, K. and Lim, D. (2018), 'Future agenda for Interprofessional Learning : individual and health system sustainability : lessons learnt from Inspiring Health TM', Australian and New Zealand Association for Health Professional Educators. Conference, Hobart, Tas..
- Schoo, A., Lawn, S., Lim, D. and Litt, J. (2018), 'How can clinical educators use a system approach to embed best practice motivational interviewing to enhance sustainable health behaviour change?', Australian and New Zealand Association for Health Professional Educators. Conference, Hobart, Tas..
Other Publications
- 2022, 'Vice-Chancellor's Gender Equality Fund Final Report 2022: Voice of Western through Data Unlinkability: Setting the Agenda for Better Equity', Report
- 2020, 'Effectiveness of General Practice Availability in Reducing Avoidable Utilisation of Emergency Departments: A Rapid Review of the Literature', Report
- 2011, 'National Prison Entrants' Bloodborne Virus & Risk Behaviour Survey 2004, 2007, and 2010', Report
Current Projects
Title: | The Natural Helper approach to culturally responsive healthcare [via University of Sydney] |
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Western Researchers: | David Lim and Clarice Tang |
Years: | 2023-06-19 - 2026-06-19 |
ID: | P00028471 |
Previous Projects
Title: | Know your bones [Via Garvan] |
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Western Researchers: | Clarice Tang and David Lim |
Years: | 2020-07-01 - 2022-12-31 |
ID: | P00026206 |
Title: | Improving bone health through use of the Co-designed OsteoPorosis Toolkit for culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities (COPT-CALD). |
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Western Researchers: | Clarice Tang, David Lim, Steve Frost and Bernadette Brady |
Years: | 2022-01-10 - 2023-04-30 |
ID: | P00027579 |
Title: | Stepped Care Evaluation |
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Western Researchers: | David Lim, Arianne Reis, Ann Dadich and Nadine Campbell |
Years: | 2022-09-01 - 2023-09-30 |
ID: | P00028276 |