Personal profile
Biography
Dr Lena Ly is a Post-doctoral Research Assistant in the Chronic Respiratory Disease Research Group at The School of Translational Medicine, Monash University and Alfred Health (Melbourne, Australia). She is the project manager of the Australia New Zealand Respiratory Audit Program (ANZRAP). Lena completed her PhD at the University of Melbourne in 2025, exploring the benefits of non-pharmacological approaches for people with severe non-malignant lung diseases, such as singing for lung health programs. Her research interests include advanced chronic respiratory diseases (particularly chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and interstitial lung disease) and palliative care.
Education/Academic qualification
Respiratory & Palliative Care, Doctor of Philosophy, Exploring the benefits of a singing for breathing program and other non-pharmacological approaches for people with severe non-malignant lung diseases.
Award Date: 25 Jul 2025
Research area keywords
- respiratory
- palliative care
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
-
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
-
Palliative Care Training Gaps Remain in Chronic Disease Management Post-COVID-19
Disler, R., Madhuvu, A., Ly, L., Pascoe, A., Hickson, H., Wright, J., Subramaniam, S., Glenister, K., Donesky, D., Smallwood, N. & Philip, J., Jun 2025, In: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 69, 6, p. 569-580 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
1 Link opens in a new tab Citation (Scopus) -
Perceived barriers and facilitators to managing psychological distress in COPD: The perspectives of patients and carers – a qualitative study using the theoretical domains framework (TDF)
Wang, J., Ly, L., Barson, E. & Smallwood, N., Dec 2025, In: npj Primary Care Respiratory Medicine. 35, 1, 13 p., 27.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access5 Link opens in a new tab Citations (Scopus) -
Respiratory Nurse Leadership Requires Increased Profile, Role Clarity and Stronger Career Pathways: Binational Delphi Consensus Process and TSANZ Position Statement
Disler, R., Buchan, C., Ncube, N., Hancock, S., Banks, C., Chapman, K., Geale, L., Kyle, B., Ly, L., Shaw, A. & Poot, B., Aug 2025, In: Respirology. 30, 8, p. 705-714 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access -
Social determinants of advanced chronic respiratory interventions: a scoping review
Ly, L., Pascoe, A., Philip, J., Hudson, P. & Smallwood, N., 30 Sept 2023, In: European Respiratory Review. 32, 169, 8 p., 230068.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access8 Link opens in a new tab Citations (Scopus) -
Telehealth in COPD
Disler, R., Ly, L., Carter, D., Janjua, S., Prigmore, S. & Fortescue, R., Dec 2023, Digital Respiratory Healthcare. Pinnock, H., Poberezhets, V. & Drummond, D. (eds.). 1st ed. United Kingdom: European Respiratory Society, p. 216-228 13 p. (ERS Monograph).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (Book) › Research › peer-review
3 Link opens in a new tab Citations (Scopus)