Dr Angharad Hurley (Vernon-Roberts)

Research Fellow

MSc (Distinction), Warwick University, UK
PhD, Otago University, NZ

Dr Angharad Hurley was awarded her PhD in 2020 at the Department of Paediatrics, University of Otago Christchurch, which focussed on the development of self-management outcome measures for children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Since completing her PhD Angharad has broadened the scope of her research within the field of paediatric IBD, and to other paediatric specialities and beyond. Angharad has extensive experience of many different research methodologies, including meta-analysis as well as prospective and retrospective studies and large dataset population research.

Current major projects and associated grants

Title: Study of the socio-geographic risk factors associated with emergency department presentations for children attending Christchurch Hospital
Grant awarded: Canterbury Medical Research Foundation: Emerging Researcher Fellowship

Title: Validation of a paediatric inflammatory bowel disease symptom assessment tool against laboratory markers of inflammation
Grant awarded: New Zealand Society of Gastroenterology: Small Research Grant

Title: The epidemiology and outcomes of Cystic Fibrosis related diabetes in New Zealand
Grant awarded: Cystic Fibrosis Canterbury Trust

Publications

Ritchie, K., Vernon-Roberts, A., & Day, A. S. (2025). Role of noncontrast enhanced abdominal ultrasound in the diagnostic assessment of pediatric inflammatory bowel disease. Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1002/jpn3.70044 Journal - Research Article

Huang, H., Li, P., Vernon-Roberts, A., Day, A. S., Liu, B., Wu, Z., … Wang, H. (2025). The Inflammatory Bowel Disease Knowledge Inventory Device 2 (IBD-KID2) is an effective tool for measuring disease-specific knowledge in Chinese patients. PLoS ONE, 20(4), e0321036. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0321036 Journal - Research Article

Vernon-Roberts, A., & Day, A. S. (2025). Do population migrations affect the incidence, severity, and outcomes of inflammatory bowel disease? [Concise commentary]. Digestive Diseases & Sciences. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1007/s10620-025-08972-6 Journal - Research Other

Hall, S., Kenrick, K., Day, A. S., & Vernon-Roberts, A. (2024). Access to gluten-free foods for people with coeliac disease in New Zealand. New Zealand Medical Journal/Te ara tika o te hauora hapori, 137(1605), 22-39. Retrieved from https://nzmj.org.nz/ Journal - Research Article

Vernon-Roberts, A., Blay, L., & Day, A. S. (2024). Inflammatory bowel disease knowledge and education among healthcare professional groups. Digestive Diseases & Sciences. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1007/s10620-024-08719-9 Journal - Research Other

2025

Journal - Research Article

Journal - Research Other

2024

Journal - Research Article

Vernon-Roberts, A., Verma, S., Day, A. S., & Ho, S. S. C. (2024). Meta-analysis: High pooled positive predictive value of the European Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition no-biopsy approach for coeliac disease testing in children. Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1111/apt.18177

Rižnik, P., Antunes, H., Auricchio, R., Bayrak, N. A., Tov, A. B., Bierła, J., … Day, A., … Hurley, A., … Setty, M. (2024). Global patterns in clinical presentation of pediatric Coeliac disease. JPGN Reports, 5(Suppl. 1), S284-S285. doi: 10.1002/jpr3.12073

Vernon-Roberts, A., Verma, S., Day, A., & Ho, S. (2024). Diagnostic accuracy of the ESPGHAN guidelines for Coeliac disease testing in children: A meta-analysis with pooled positive predictive value. JPGN Reports, 5(Suppl. 1), S272. doi: 10.1002/jpr3.12073

Rižnik, P., Antunes, H., Assiri, A., Auricchio, R., Bayrak, N. A., Tov, A. B., … Day, A., … Hurley, A., … Setty, M. (2024). International trends in pediatric Coeliac disease management: A global shift towards no-biopsy approach. JPGN Reports, 5(Suppl. 1), S192-S193. doi: 10.1002/jpr3.12073

Denny, A., Day, A. S., & Vernon-Roberts, A. (2024). Association between paediatric complementary and alternative medicine use and parental health literacy, child health, and socio-economic variables: A prospective study. Pediatric Reports, 16, 368-384. doi: 10.3390/pediatric16020032

Vernon-Roberts, A., Humphrey, O., & Day, A. S. (2024). Exploring the diagnostic spectrum of children with raised faecal calprotectin levels. Children, 11, 420. doi: 10.3390/children11040420

Vernon-Roberts, A., Day, A. S., on behalf of the PEDiatric Australasian Gastroenterology REsearch NEtwork (PEDAGREE). (2024). Patterns of vitamin D testing and supplementation for children with inflammatory bowel disease in Australasia. JGH Open, 8, e13041. doi: 10.1002/jgh3.13041

Vernon-Roberts, A., Chan, P., Christensen, B., Day, A. S., Havrlant, R., Giles, E., & Williams, A.-J. (2024). Transitional care of adolescents with inflammatory bowel disease to adult services varies widely across Australia and New Zealand. JGH Open, 8, e13032. doi: 10.1002/jgh3.13032

Vernon-Roberts, A., Blay, L., & Day, A. S. (2024). Knowledge levels about inflammatory bowel disease vary between healthcare professional groups. Digestive Diseases & Sciences, 69, 410-418. doi: 10.1007/s10620-023-08191-x

Journal - Research Other

Chan, P., McNamara, J., Vernon-Roberts, A., Giles, E. M., Havrlant, R., Christensen, B., & Williams, A.-J. (2024). Systematic review: Practices and programs in inflammatory bowel disease transition care. Inflammatory Bowel Diseases. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1093/ibd/izae190

Hall, S., Kenrick, K., Day, A. S., & Vernon-Roberts, A. (2024). A systematic review of tools to assess coeliac disease-related knowledge. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 13, 4053. doi: 10.3390/jcm13144053

Vernon-Roberts, A., Chan, P., Christensen, B., Havrlant, R., Giles, E., & Williams, A.-J. (2024). Pediatric to adult transition in inflammatory bowel disease: Consensus guidelines for Australia and New Zealand. Inflammatory Bowel Diseases. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1093/ibd/izae087

Vernon-Roberts, A., Safe, M., & Day, A. S. (2024). Pediatric functional gastrointestinal disorders: Challenges in diagnosis and treatment. Gastrointestinal Disorders, 6, 308-312. doi: 10.3390/gidisord6010021

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Rižnik, P., Abrishamchian, P., Antunes, H., Bayrak, N. A., Tov, A. B., Bierła, J., … Day, A., … Hurley, A., … Setty, M. (2024). Across the globe: Insights into diagnostic delays in children with Coeliac disease. JPGN Reports, 5(Suppl. 1), (pp. S14-S15). doi: 10.1002/jpr3.12073

Vernon-Roberts, A., Chan, P., Christensen, B., Havrlant, R., Giles, E., & Williams, A. J. (2024). Development of consensus statements for transitional care for adolescents with inflammatory bowel disease throughout Australia and New Zealand. Journal of Crohn's & Colitis, 18(Suppl. 1), P350. doi: 10.1093/ecco-jcc/jjad212.0480

Chan, P., McNamara, J., Vernon-Roberts, A., Havrlant, R., Christensen, B., Giles, E., & Williams, A. J. (2024). Systematic review to highlight practices and programmes for transition for adolescents with inflammatory bowel disease. Journal of Crohn's & Colitis, 18(Suppl. 1), P198. doi: 10.1093/ecco-jcc/jjad212.0328

Other - Edited Journal

Hurley, A., Day, A. S., & Safe, M. (Eds.). (2024). Gastrointestinal Disorders, 6 (1), [Special issue]. [Guest Editors].

2023

Journal - Research Article

Katz, T. E., Wakefield, C. E., Signorelli, C., Day, A. S., Vernon-Roberts, A., & Ooi, C. Y. (2023). Gastroenterology services for patients with cystic fibrosis across Australia and New Zealand: A multi-stakeholder assessment of patients' and professionals’ perspectives. Frontiers in Pediatrics, 11, 1322941. doi: 10.3389/fped.2023.1322941

Vernon-Roberts, A., Premaratne, M., Wright, R., Keenan, J. I., & Day, A. S. (2023). Profile of Helicobacter pylori infections among children in the South Island of New Zealand (2010-2021). Helicobacter, e13037. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1111/hel.13037

Pipicella, J. L., Vernon-Roberts, A., Dutt, S., Giles, E., Day, A. S., Connor, S. J., & Andrews, J. M. (2023). Co-design and consultation ensure consumer needs are net: Building an eHealth platform for children with inflammatory bowel disease. Digestive Diseases & Sciences, 68, 4368-4380. doi: 10.1007/s10620-023-08146-2

Forbes, A. J., Frampton, C. M. A., Day, A. S., Vernon-Roberts, A., & Gearry, R. B. (2023). Descriptive epidemiology of paediatric inflammatory bowel disease in Oceania: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition, 77(4), 512-518. doi: 10.1097/MPG.0000000000003900

Vernon-Roberts, A., Alexander, I., & Day, A. S. (2023). Prevalence of functional gastrointestinal disorders (Rome IV criteria) among a cohort of New Zealand children. Gastrointestinal Disorders, 5, 261-272. doi: 10.3390/gidisord5020021

Vernon-Roberts, A., Musto, F., Aloi, M., & Day, A. S. (2023). Italian cross-cultural adaptation of a knowledge assessment tool (IBD-KID2) for children with inflammatory bowel disease. Gastrointestinal Disorders, 5, 187-197. doi: 10.3390/gidisord5020016

Vernon-Roberts, A., Rouse, E., Bowcock, N. L., Lemberg, D. A., & Day, A. S. (2023). Agreement level of inflammatory bowel disease symptom reports between children and their parents. Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition, 26(2), 88-98. doi: 10.5223/pghn.2023.26.2.88

Zain-Alabedeen, S., Kamel, N., Amin, M., Vernon-Roberts, A., Day, A. S., & Khashana, A. (2023). Fecal calprotectin and cow's milk-related-symptoms score in children with cow's milk protein allergy. Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition, 26(1), 43-49. doi: 10.5223/pghn.2023.26.1.43

Vernon-Roberts, A., Denny, A., & Day, A. S. (2023). Point prevalence of complementary or alternative medicine use among children attending a tertiary care hospital. Children, 10, 132. doi: 10.3390/children10010132

Journal - Research Other

Vernon-Roberts, A., & Day, A. S. (2023). Promoting early testing and appropriate referral to reduce diagnostic delay for children with suspected inflammatory bowel disease, a narrative review. Translational Pediatrics, 12(7), 1416-1430. doi: 10.21037/tp-23-35

Vernon-Roberts, A., Aluzaite, K., Khalilipour, B., & Day, A. S. (2023). Systematic review of diagnostic delay for children with inflammatory bowel disease. Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition, 76(3), 304-312. doi: 10.1097/MPG.0000000000003670

Vernon-Roberts, A. (2023). Family reflections: Our Crohn’s disease research journey [Insights]. Pediatric Research, 93, 734-735. doi: 10.1038/s41390-022-02330-2

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Newman, N., Sim, G., Vernon-Roberts, A., & Wells, J. (2023). Usability and quality improvement of a clinical skills smartphone app based on medical student (end-user) feedback. Proceedings of the Ninth International Clinical Skills Conference. (pp. 64). Retrieved from https://internationalclinicalskillsconference.com/

Chan, P., Vernon-Roberts, A., Giles, E., Havrlant, R., Christensen, B., & Williams, A.-J. (2023). Development of Australasian pediatric to adult inﬂammatory bowel disease transitional care consensus statements. Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, 38(Suppl. 2), (pp. 238). doi: 10.1111/jgh.16296

Chan, P., McNamara, J., Thomas, A., Vernon-Roberts, A., Giles, E., Christensen, B., … Williams, A.-J. (2023). Practices and programs in inﬂammatory bowel disease transition care: A systematic review. Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, 38(Suppl. 2), (pp. 237). doi: 10.1111/jgh.16296

Vernon-Roberts, A., Chan, P., Christensen, B., Day, A. S., Havrlant, R., Giles, E., & Williams, A. J. (2023). Variation in transitional care of adolescents with inflammatory bowel disease to adult services in Australia and New Zealand. Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, 38(Suppl. 2), (pp. 123). doi: 10.1111/jgh.16291

Katz, T., Wakefield, C. E., Signorelli, C., Day, A. S., Vernon-Roberts, A., & Ooi, C. Y. (2023). Gastroenterology services for patients with cystic fibrosis across Australia and New Zealand: A multi-stakeholder assessment of patients’ and professionals’ perspectives. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, 22(Suppl. 2), P298. doi: 10.1016/S1569-1993(23)00669-0

2022

Journal - Research Article

Buerkle, K. S., Vernon-Roberts, A., Ho, C., Schultz, M., & Day, A. S. (2022). A short knowledge assessment tool is valid and acceptable for adults with inflammatory bowel disease. Digestive Diseases & Sciences, 67, 2049-2058. doi: 10.1007/s10620-022-07507-7

Vernon-Roberts, A., Lopez, R. N., Frampton, C. M. A., & Day, A. S. (2022). Meta-analysis of the efficacy of taurolidine in reducing catheter-related bloodstream infections for patients receiving parenteral nutrition. Journal of Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition, 46, 1535-1552. doi: 10.1002/jpen.2363

Journal - Research Other

Vernon-Roberts, A., Lopez, R. N., & Day, A. S. (2022). Taurolidine versus ethanol central line locks for children on parenteral nutrition. Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition, 75(6), e119. doi: 10.1097/mpg.0000000000003565

2021

Journal - Research Article

Vernon-Roberts, A., Alexander, I., & Day, A. S. (2021). Systematic review of pediatric functional gastrointestinal disorders (Rome IV criteria). Journal of Clinical Medicine, 10, 5087. doi: 10.3390/jcm10215087

Vernon-Roberts, A., Lopez, R. N., Lewindon, P., Lemberg, D. A., Bowcock, N. L., Alex, G., … Gearry, R. B., & Day, A. S. (2021). Assessment of disease-related knowledge among children with inflammatory bowel disease and their family using IBD-KID2: Evaluating tool generalizability. JPGN Reports, 2(3), e093. doi: 10.1097/PG9.0000000000000093

Vernon-Roberts, A., Frampton, C., Gearry, R. B., & Day, A. S. (2021). Development and validation of a self-management skills assessment tool for children with inflammatory bowel disease: The IBD-Skills Tasks and Abilities Record (IBD-STAR). Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition, 72(1), 67-73. doi: 10.1097/MPG.0000000000002905

Journal - Research Other

Vernon-Roberts, A., Gearry, R. B., & Day, A. S. (2021). Overview of self-management skills and associated assessment tools for children with inflammatory bowel disease. Gastrointestinal Disorders, 3(2), 61-77. doi: 10.3390/gidisord3020007

Vernon-Roberts, A., & Day, A. S. (2021). Trends in paediatric inflammatory bowel disease attributable direct costs. Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics, 53, 1232-1233. doi: 10.1111/apt.16373

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Pipicella, J. L., Vernon-Roberts, A., Walsh, A., Wierzbicki, A., Day, A. S., Carter, D. W., … Andrews, J. M. (2021). Using a consensus-based method to develop a novel pediatric-specific inflammatory bowel disease eHealth clinical management system. Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, 36(Suppl. 3), (pp. 165-166). [Abstract]

Pipicella, J. L., Vernon-Roberts, A., Walsh, A., Wierzbicki, A., Day, A., Carter, D. W., … Gearry, R., … Dutt, S. (2021). Using a consensus-based method to develop a novel paediatric-specific inflammatory bowel disease ehealth clinical management system. Gut, 70(Suppl. 2), (pp. A108-A109). doi: 10.1136/gutjnl-2021-IDDF.127

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Hurley, A. (2021, August). Self-management for children with chronic disease. Verbal presentation at the George Abbott Symposium, [Online].

2020

Journal - Research Article

Vernon-Roberts, A., Gearry, R. B., & Day, A. S. (2020). The level of public knowledge about inflammatory bowel disease in Christchurch, New Zealand. Inflammatory Intestinal Diseases, 5(4), 205-211. doi: 10.1159/000510071

Vernon-Roberts, A., Gearry, R. B., & Day, A. S. (2020). Assessment of knowledge levels following an education program for parents of children with inflammatory bowel disease. Frontiers in Pediatrics, 8, 475. doi: 10.3389/fped.2020.00475

Vernon-Roberts, A., Otley, A., Frampton, C., Gearry, R. B., & Day, A. S. (2020). Validation of a revised knowledge assessment tool for children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD-KID2). Inflammatory Intestinal Diseases, 5, 70-77. doi: 10.1159/000506200

Vernon-Roberts, A., Otley, A., Frampton, C., Gearry, R. B., & Day, A. S. (2020). Response pattern analysis of IBD-KID: A knowledge assessment tool for children with inflammatory bowel disease. Journal of Paediatrics & Child Health, 56(1), 155-162. doi: 10.1111/jpc.14547

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Hurley, A. (2020, November). Assessment of disease-related knowledge among children with inflammatory bowel disease and their family using IDB-KID2: Evaluating tool generalisability. Verbal presentation at the New Zealand Society of Gastroenterology & NZNO Gastroenterology Nurses' College (NZgNC) Gastro One Day Meeting, Auckland, New Zealand.

Awarded Doctoral Degree

Hurley, A. (2020). Self-management outcome measures for children with inflammatory bowel disease (PhD). University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10523/9907

2019

Journal - Research Article

Vernon-Roberts, A., Lopez, R. N., Frampton, C., Gearry, R. B., Lemberg, D. A., & Day, A. S. (2019). A symptom self-report tool for children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBDnow). Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition, 69(1), e7-e12. doi: 10.1097/MPG.0000000000002329

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Vernon-Roberts, A., Frampton, C., Gearry, R., & Day, A. S. (2019). The development and validation of a self-management skills assessment tool for children with inflammatory bowel disease: The IBD-Skills Tasks and Abilities Record (IBD-STAR). Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition, 69(Suppl. 1), (pp. 137). doi: 10.1097/MPG.0000000000002485

2018

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Vernon-Roberts, A., Otley, A., Frampton, C., Gearry, R., & Day, A. (2018). IBD-KID2: A revised knowledge assessment tool for children with inflammatory bowel disease. Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Gastroenterology and the NZNO Gastroenterology Nurses' College Annual Scientific Meeting. Retrieved from http://gastro2018.co.nz

Vernon-Roberts, A., Lopez, R., Frampton, C., Gearry, R. B., Lemberg, D. A., & Day, A. S. (2018). A symptom self-report tool for children with inflammatory bowel disease. Proceedings of the Paediatric Society of New Zealand 70th Annual Scientific Meeting. (pp. 47). Retrieved from http://www.psnz2018.co.nz

2017

Conference Contribution - Poster Presentation (not in published proceedings)

Vernon-Roberts, A., Otley, A., & Day, A. (2017, November). Item response analysis of a paediatric IDB knowledge assessment tool (IDB-KID). Poster session presented at the Paediatric Society of New Zealand 69th Annual Scientific Meeting, Christchurch, New Zealand.

2015

Journal - Research Article

Hecht, C., Weber, M., Grote, V., Daskalou, E., Dell'Era, L., Flynn, D., … Vernon-Roberts, A., & Koletzko, B. (2015). Disease associated malnutrition correlates with length of hospital stay in children. Clinical Nutrition, 34(1), 53-59. doi: 10.1016/j.clnu.2014.01.003

2013

Journal - Research Article

Vernon-Roberts, A., & Sullivan, P. B. (2013). Fundoplication versus postoperative medication for gastro-oesophageal reflux in children with neurological impairment undergoing gastrostomy (Review). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 8, CD006151. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD006151.pub3

2010

Journal - Research Article

Vernon-Roberts, A., Wells, J., Grant, H., Alder, N., Vadamalayan, B., Eltumi, M., & Sullivan, P. B. (2010). Gastrostomy feeding in cerebral palsy: Enough and no more. Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, 52(12), 1099-1105. doi: 10.1111/j.1469-8749.2010.03789.x

2007

Journal - Research Article

Vernon-Roberts, A., & Sullivan, P. B. (2007). Fundoplication versus post-operative medication for gastrooesophageal reflux in children with neurological impairment undergoing gastrostomy (Review). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 1, CD006151. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD006151.pub2

2006

Journal - Research Article

Sullivan, P. B., Morrice, J. S., Vernon-Roberts, A., Grant, H., Eltumi, M., & Thomas, A. G. (2006). Does gastrostomy tube feeding in children with cerebral palsy increase the risk of respiratory morbidity? Archives of Disease in Childhood, 91(6), 478-482. doi: 10.1136/adc.2005.084442

Sullivan, P. B., Alder, N., Bachlet, A. M. E., Grant, H., Juszczak, E., Henry, J., Vernon-Roberts, A., … Wells, J. (2006). Gastrostomy feeding in cerebral palsy: Too much of a good thing? Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, 48(11), 877-882. doi: 10.1017/S0012162206001927

Journal - Research Other

Vernon-Roberts, A., & Sullivan, P. B. (2006). Fundoplication versus post-operative medication for gastro-oesophageal reflux in children with neurological impairment undergoing gastrostomy (Protocol). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 3, CD006151. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD006151

2005

Journal - Research Article

Sullivan, P. B., Juszczak, E., Bachlet, A. M. E., Lambert, B., Vernon-Roberts, A., Grant, H. W., … Thomas, A. G. (2005). Gastrostomy tube feeding in children with cerebral palsy: A prospective, longitudinal study. Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, 47(2), 77-85. doi: 10.1017/S0012162205000162

2004

Journal - Research Article

Sullivan, P. B., Juszczak, E., Bachlet, A. M. E., Thomas, A. G., Lambert, B., Vernon-Roberts, A., … Jenkinson, C. (2004). Impact of gastrostomy tube feeding on the quality of life of carers of children with cerebral palsy. Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, 46(12), 796-800. doi: 10.1017/S0012162204001392