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Co-Design And Feasibility Testing Of A Midwife-Led Birth Debrief: An Implementation Science Project, Kate Buchanan, Phoebe Backhouse, Leanne Graham, Amy O’Meagher, Sara Bayes
Co-Design And Feasibility Testing Of A Midwife-Led Birth Debrief: An Implementation Science Project, Kate Buchanan, Phoebe Backhouse, Leanne Graham, Amy O’Meagher, Sara Bayes
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Background: The period spanning pregnancy, birth and postpartum is characterised by psychosocial as well as physiological changes: many women experience new or worsening mental ill-health during the perinatal period. Midwives play a critical role in supporting and promoting psychosocial health by providing mental health education, counselling and screening. Often this includes a post-birth conversation, guided reflection, or debrief. Information about the effectiveness and experiences of specific and structured midwife-led birth debrief is scant. Aim: Our study aimed to assess the perceived effectiveness, experiences and implementability of a midwife-led birth debriefing intervention in one Australian maternity unit. Methods: A Type II …
The Unacknowledged Challenge Of Moral Distress For Nurse Academics, Adam Burston, Glenna Mae Guiriba, Meena Gupta, Sara Bayes
The Unacknowledged Challenge Of Moral Distress For Nurse Academics, Adam Burston, Glenna Mae Guiriba, Meena Gupta, Sara Bayes
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
The pluralistic nature of healthcare presents nurses with situations challenging their moral values which nurses must navigate. Challenges to moral values can result in the experience of moral distress, a problem that is common within the clinical nursing context. Moral distress is a known and well-researched phenomenon within nursing and has long contributed to detrimental effects such as frustration, anger, anxiety, decreased job satisfaction, burnout and ultimately attrition. However, despite extensive research in clinical environments, minimal research exists detailing this concept within the context of nursing academics and educators. Nurses can experience moral distress if they are in or exposed …
Towards Primary Health Care Education Reform: A Reflexive Thematic Analysis Of Nursing Supervisors' Perceptions, Experiences And Challenges, Debbie Procter, Mccullough, Debbie Massey, Karen Strickland
Towards Primary Health Care Education Reform: A Reflexive Thematic Analysis Of Nursing Supervisors' Perceptions, Experiences And Challenges, Debbie Procter, Mccullough, Debbie Massey, Karen Strickland
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Aim: To explore Primary Health Care nurses' experiences of supervising nursing students on clinical placements and their perceptions of academic preparation for placement and future employment. Background: Primary Health Care nurses are essential workers within sustainable health systems but pre-registration educational preparation and access to clinical experiences can be limited. Previous research correlates positive clinical experiences with workforce intentions. Furthermore, nursing supervisors are pivotal to maximising student experiences and education, yet little is known about their perceptions, challenges, and views about how current curriculum prepares students to commence professional careers in primary care. Understanding their perceptions may inform curriculum, improve …
Nurses' Perspectives Of Dysphagia Screening Practices In Irish Residential Long-Term Care Settings: A Qualitative Descriptive Study, Constantino Estupiñán Artiles, Claire Donnellan, Julie Regan, Mary Mooney
Nurses' Perspectives Of Dysphagia Screening Practices In Irish Residential Long-Term Care Settings: A Qualitative Descriptive Study, Constantino Estupiñán Artiles, Claire Donnellan, Julie Regan, Mary Mooney
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Objectives To examine nurses’ perspectives on current dysphagia screening practices in Irish residential long-term care settings (RLTCS), and to investigate barriers and facilitators to nursing-led dysphagia screening within this healthcare context. Methods This study employed a qualitative descriptive design and was reported in accordance with the Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research checklist. Participants were recruited through purposive sampling from RLTCS located in the northeast of the Republic of Ireland. Eleven in-person focus group interviews were conducted with thirty-four nurses working in clinical and managerial roles. A semi-structured interview guide was utilised, and the data were subsequently analysed using reflexive …
Neonatal Assessment And Vr: Designing 3d Simulation Training For Prehospital Clinicians, Michella G. Hill, Luke Hopper, Belinda Flanagan, Sara Hansen, Alecka Miles, Jess Watson, Sean Cashman, Kirstie Balding, Peggy Dysktra, Joshua Johnson, Brennen Mills
Neonatal Assessment And Vr: Designing 3d Simulation Training For Prehospital Clinicians, Michella G. Hill, Luke Hopper, Belinda Flanagan, Sara Hansen, Alecka Miles, Jess Watson, Sean Cashman, Kirstie Balding, Peggy Dysktra, Joshua Johnson, Brennen Mills
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Prehospital emergency care requires clinicians to manage a vast array of medical and trauma incidents, including rare events such as obstetrics (i.e., childbirth) emergencies. Emergency births can have life-threatening complications such as neonatal respiratory distress potentially leading to cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Management of low-frequency high-risk (LFHR) events such as birthing and immediate neonatal care occurring outside the planned place of birth require expert clinical management. Underutilised skill and knowledge of LFHR events decay within 12-months of being taught. LFHR events are often overlooked for refresher training due to the low occurrence of such cases, putting LFHR patients at even greater risk …
Pediatric Nurses' Perspectives Of Integrating Spiritual Care Into Everyday Practice: An Integrative Review, Yin May Htay, Mandie Foster, R. Mowat
Pediatric Nurses' Perspectives Of Integrating Spiritual Care Into Everyday Practice: An Integrative Review, Yin May Htay, Mandie Foster, R. Mowat
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Aim: To explore nurses' perspectives regarding children's spiritual care in pediatric healthcare settings. Background: Spiritual care is a fundamental source of comfort and healing and an essential. component of nursing practice. However, pediatric nurses often lack the competence and confidence to incorporate spiritual care into their clinical routines. Despite its importance, the perceptions and practices of pediatric nurses across various clinical specialties regarding spiritual care remain underexplored in current literature. Methods: The integrative review methodology was chosen to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date synthesis of the literature. Four electronic databases (CINAHL, MEDLINE, Scopus and Google Scholar) were used to search …
Genai-Assisted Podcasts To Support Nursing Students’ Research Literacy And Evidence-Based Practice: A Feasibility Study, Jennifer Hamilton, Lesley Barr, Martina Costello, Lukman Thalib, Martin Jones
Genai-Assisted Podcasts To Support Nursing Students’ Research Literacy And Evidence-Based Practice: A Feasibility Study, Jennifer Hamilton, Lesley Barr, Martina Costello, Lukman Thalib, Martin Jones
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Background: Nursing students often report difficulty understanding and applying research evidence, limiting evidence-based practice capability. Podcasts are an accessible method for research dissemination, and generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) may offer a scalable approach to developing research-focused podcasts within curricula. Aims: To assess the feasibility of integrating GenAI-assisted research podcasts into nursing curricula as supplementary learning resources. A secondary objective examined associations in students’ self-reported competencies. Methods: A nonrandomised pre-post study was conducted in two entry-to-practice nursing programs at one Australian university. Episodes were released weekly as additional resources. Students completed the Student Evidence-Based Practice Questionnaire at semester commencement and completion. …
The Impact Of Hypertensive Disorders Of Pregnancy On Cognitive Outcomes In Offspring: Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Berihun Dachew, Tusa, Getinet Ayano, Kim Betts, Amanuel Gebremedhin, Daniel Rudaizky, Gizachew A. Tessema, Rosa Alati
The Impact Of Hypertensive Disorders Of Pregnancy On Cognitive Outcomes In Offspring: Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Berihun Dachew, Tusa, Getinet Ayano, Kim Betts, Amanuel Gebremedhin, Daniel Rudaizky, Gizachew A. Tessema, Rosa Alati
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Purpose To synthesis the available research on the association between hypertensive disorders during pregnancy (HDP) and adverse cognitive outcomes in children. Methods PubMed, MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, CINAHL, and PsycInfo were searched from inception to February 2026 to identify relevant studies. Effect estimates and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were extracted and pooled using inverse variance–weighted random-effects meta-analysis. Results Thirty-nine observational studies published between 1982 and 2026, covering over 12.5 million mother-offspring pairs, were included in the final analysis. The findings indicate that HDP were associated with a 39% increased risk of Intellectual Disability (ID) (OR = 1.39, 95% CI = 1.30–1.47) …
Digital Teaching In Midwifery Education Since 2021: A Literature Review Of Trends, Technological Advancements And Challenges, Michelle Gray, Kristina Vogel, Annette Bernloehr, Terri Downer, Melanie Welfare, Nicola H. Bauer
Digital Teaching In Midwifery Education Since 2021: A Literature Review Of Trends, Technological Advancements And Challenges, Michelle Gray, Kristina Vogel, Annette Bernloehr, Terri Downer, Melanie Welfare, Nicola H. Bauer
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Aim: To produce an updated synthesis of digital learning and teaching approaches in midwifery education since 2021. Background: Globally, there is an increasing trend towards using digital technologies in midwifery education with little examination of trends, terminology or impact by midwifery academics. Design: A comprehensive literature review. Methods: Ten databases were searched (2021–March 2025) guided by JBI methodology and PRISMA-ScR reporting, resulting in 36 empirical studies focusing on digital technologies used with midwifery students. The review mapped recent technological developments, associated benefits and emerging challenges. Results: Digital innovations were in 15 countries and ranged from immersive virtual reality, augmented and …
Nursing Students' Evaluation Of Primary Health Care Clinical Placements - A Cross-Sectional Study, Debbie Procter, Megan Lee, Debbie Massey, Kylie Mccullough, Karen Strickland
Nursing Students' Evaluation Of Primary Health Care Clinical Placements - A Cross-Sectional Study, Debbie Procter, Megan Lee, Debbie Massey, Kylie Mccullough, Karen Strickland
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Aim: Evaluate quality and satisfaction of nursing students' Primary Health Care clinical placements. Background: There is growing recognition of the need to expand the Primary Health Care nursing workforce, with positive clinical placement experiences considered essential for preparing and inspiring future careers in these settings; however, few graduate nurses choose this career path. Design: A cross-sectional study design using purposive sampling. Participants: Data were sourced from National Placement Evaluation Centre's 2023/2024 dataset using the validated PET–Nursing survey. The tool includes 20 items across two subscales - Clinical Environment and Learning Support, with the final item assessing overall placement satisfaction. Surveys …
Factors Impacting Western Australian Midwives' Intention To Stay: A Mixed Methods Study, Christine Atkinson, Dianne Bloxsome, Zoe Bradfield, Kate Buchanan, Sarah Dawson, Frances Finch, Sadie Geraghty, Sara Bayes
Factors Impacting Western Australian Midwives' Intention To Stay: A Mixed Methods Study, Christine Atkinson, Dianne Bloxsome, Zoe Bradfield, Kate Buchanan, Sarah Dawson, Frances Finch, Sadie Geraghty, Sara Bayes
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Problem Midwifery workforce sustainability remains a critical concern for maternity services. Existing literature predominantly focuses on burnout and attrition, offering limited insight into what influences midwives’ decisions to remain within specific workplaces. Background Midwives consistently report strong professional commitment alongside growing workforce instability. National data indicate that uncertainty about current roles does not necessarily reflect disengagement from the profession. Understanding workplace-level influences on retention is therefore essential for targeted workforce strategy. Aim To examine how workplace stress and satisfaction with the practice environment are associated with Western Australian midwives’ intention to stay in their current job and in the profession. …
Maternal Prenatal Anxiety And Risk Of Preterm Birth And Low Birthweight: Evidence From A Cumulative Meta-Analysis With Stability Thresholds, Bereket Duko, Desta, Biniyam Sahiledengle, Yohannes Tekalegn Efa, Tenaw Tiruye, Lisa Whitehead, Gavin Pereira, Amanuel Tesfay Gebremedhin
Maternal Prenatal Anxiety And Risk Of Preterm Birth And Low Birthweight: Evidence From A Cumulative Meta-Analysis With Stability Thresholds, Bereket Duko, Desta, Biniyam Sahiledengle, Yohannes Tekalegn Efa, Tenaw Tiruye, Lisa Whitehead, Gavin Pereira, Amanuel Tesfay Gebremedhin
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Background: We conducted cumulative meta-analyses to quantify the degree to which maternal prenatal anxiety impacts preterm birth (PTB) and low birthweight (LBW), and to identify when findings reached stability, enabling confident recommendations for early interventions. Methods: Following PRISMA guidelines, we systematically searched PubMed/MEDLINE, PsycINFO, Scopus, EMBASE, CINAHL (EBSCO), ProQuest, and the Cochrane Library from database inception to May 7, 2025. The methodological quality of included studies was assessed using the Newcastle–Ottawa Scale. Inverse variance weighted random-effects cumulative meta-analysis was performed to pool adjusted odds ratios (AORs) with sequential inclusion of newly published studies. Stability thresholds were computed to assess sufficiency …
Impacts Of The Early Collaborative Intervention On Mother-Preterm Infant Interaction At One Month Of Age: Secondary Analysis Of A Randomized Controlled Trial, Charlotte Sahlén Helmer, Ulrika Birberg Thornberg, Thomas Abrahamsson, Evalotte Mörelius
Impacts Of The Early Collaborative Intervention On Mother-Preterm Infant Interaction At One Month Of Age: Secondary Analysis Of A Randomized Controlled Trial, Charlotte Sahlén Helmer, Ulrika Birberg Thornberg, Thomas Abrahamsson, Evalotte Mörelius
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Background A sensitive, well-functioning maternal interaction is vital for healthy infant development. For moderate to late preterm infants, this is even more important as this group of infants are at increased risk of facing neurodevelopmental disorders. The Early Collaborative Intervention supports parent-preterm infant interaction and includes three sessions, two in the hospital and one after discharge. Objective To investigate the impact of the Early Collaborative Intervention, compared with standard care, on mother-preterm infant interaction at one month corrected age. Design A longitudinal randomized controlled trial, reporting secondary outcomes from the first follow-up. Setting The intervention was conducted at a pediatric …
How Employment-Based Clinical Experience During Undergraduate Education Influences Transition To Practice: A Qualitative Systematic Review, Seung A. Park, Marion Eckert, Rebecca Sharp, Belinda Clark, Micah D.J. Peters
How Employment-Based Clinical Experience During Undergraduate Education Influences Transition To Practice: A Qualitative Systematic Review, Seung A. Park, Marion Eckert, Rebecca Sharp, Belinda Clark, Micah D.J. Peters
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Aim: To synthesize qualitative evidence on the experiences of undergraduate nursing students and new graduate nurses engaged in formal paid employment models or health-related work during their undergraduate studies, to examine how these employment-based clinical experiences influence their transition to nursing practice, and to identify elements that facilitate or hinder this transition. Design: Qualitative systematic review. Methods: Searches were conducted in MEDLINE, Embase, Emcare (Ovid), CINAHL Complete (EBSCOhost), ERIC (ProQuest), and gray literature sources, including ProQuest Dissertations and Theses and Google Scholar. No date or country limits were applied, although only English-language studies were included. The review followed JBI methodology …
Key Insights From The International Icu Diary Conference 2025, Peter Nydahl, Bev Ewens, Anne Sophie Debue, Xavier Fiorilla, Kristin Gabriel, Alessandro Galazzi, Louise Gallie, Nikolas Groth, Carly Hickey, Mark Hudson, Fiona Lynch, Nicola Maxwell, Margo Van Mol, Caroline Renner, Louise Rose, Kate Tantam, Lioudmila Karnatovskaia, Christina Jones
Key Insights From The International Icu Diary Conference 2025, Peter Nydahl, Bev Ewens, Anne Sophie Debue, Xavier Fiorilla, Kristin Gabriel, Alessandro Galazzi, Louise Gallie, Nikolas Groth, Carly Hickey, Mark Hudson, Fiona Lynch, Nicola Maxwell, Margo Van Mol, Caroline Renner, Louise Rose, Kate Tantam, Lioudmila Karnatovskaia, Christina Jones
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
We report on the 2025 International ICU Diary Conference that provided a comprehensive update on current knowledge, innovations and global practices related to ICU diaries. Held in a 6-week online format, the event featured 23 speakers and was attended by mean 69.7 (SD 20.5) participants per session. Topics included development of ICU diaries, use in special settings, digital diaries, survivors' and families' experiences, Post-Intensive-Care Syndrome and follow-up and implementation projects. Highlights were innovative solutions for digital diaries and the report of persons with lived and living experiences with diaries, changing the focus on humanising critical care. Relevance for Practice: ICU …
Digital Decoding Of The Multidimensional Pain Experience In People Living With Dementia, Kreshnik Hoti, Ipsit V. Vahia, Paola Chivers, Jeffery David Hughes
Digital Decoding Of The Multidimensional Pain Experience In People Living With Dementia, Kreshnik Hoti, Ipsit V. Vahia, Paola Chivers, Jeffery David Hughes
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Background: Understanding how pain manifests in people living with dementia can facilitate pain management but evidence from large real-world studies is limited. Through digitally compiled large number of pain assessments, we explore how behavioural indicators manifest across all widely used domains of pain assessment. Methods: This is a population based observational study with data from aged care homes across Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Pain assessments were conducted over a period of 5.3 years in 89 230 residents living with advanced dementia. The primary outcome was to determine pain indicator occurrence across pain levels and explore their predictive …
Collaboration Between People Admitted To Acute Mental Health Units, Their Family Members And Nurses In The Detection Of Mental State Changes And Recovery: A Qualitative Systematic Review, Karen Foster, Coventry, Yvonne Middlewick, Lindsay Smith, Beverley Ewens
Collaboration Between People Admitted To Acute Mental Health Units, Their Family Members And Nurses In The Detection Of Mental State Changes And Recovery: A Qualitative Systematic Review, Karen Foster, Coventry, Yvonne Middlewick, Lindsay Smith, Beverley Ewens
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Mental health nurses can engage with people with mental health challenges and their families due to their presence on acute mental health units. This presence helps to facilitate recovery-focused care within a physically and emotionally safe environment. Mental health care should be person-centred, individualised, and include wherever possible family and other people in the person's support network. The objective of this systematic review was to explore the existing qualitative literature that describes experiences of collaboration between people with lived experience of mental health challenges, their family members, and nurses in relation to changes in mental state during an admission to …
Utilizing And Optimizing Forecasting Models For Nursing Demand: A Narrative Review, Kalpana Singh, Liyan Ajit D. Souza, Ananth Nazarene, Amane Mounia, Mahmoud Abdelwahab Khedr, Ahmad Mousa, Rebecca Rejo George, Abdulqadir J. Nahwan
Utilizing And Optimizing Forecasting Models For Nursing Demand: A Narrative Review, Kalpana Singh, Liyan Ajit D. Souza, Ananth Nazarene, Amane Mounia, Mahmoud Abdelwahab Khedr, Ahmad Mousa, Rebecca Rejo George, Abdulqadir J. Nahwan
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Background: Accurately forecasting nursing demand is essential for effective workforce planning in the context of increasing patient volumes and the growing complexity of healthcare systems. Reliable forecasting supports optimal staffing, enhances patient care quality, and reduces operational risks. However, traditional forecasting approaches are increasingly challenged by evolving clinical demands, rising chronic disease burden, and rapid technological advancements. Aim: This narrative review aimed to (1) map existing models used for predicting nursing demand, (2) identify key predictive methodologies, data inputs, and evaluation metrics, and (3) highlight existing gaps and implications for healthcare policy and workforce management. Methods: A comprehensive narrative literature …
The Effect Of Midwife-Led Continuous Labor Support Care On Delivery Mode And Timely Initiation Of Breastfeeding In Primigravida Women In Northwest Ethiopia: A Hybrid Type I Implementation Study, Mengstu Melkamu Asaye, Aragaw, Eden Bishaw Taye, Kihinetu Gelaye Wudineh, Sara Bayes
The Effect Of Midwife-Led Continuous Labor Support Care On Delivery Mode And Timely Initiation Of Breastfeeding In Primigravida Women In Northwest Ethiopia: A Hybrid Type I Implementation Study, Mengstu Melkamu Asaye, Aragaw, Eden Bishaw Taye, Kihinetu Gelaye Wudineh, Sara Bayes
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Midwife-led continuous labor and childbirth support reduces the episiotomy rate and increases the rates of vaginal delivery and early initiation of breastfeeding. However, no studies have yet been conducted in Ethiopia. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of midwife-led continuous labor and childbirth support. A quasi-experimental study involving 419 primigravida women compared an intervention given by trained midwives at two hospitals to routine at two others. Data were collected from July to December 2024 through interviews and record reviews. The McNemar test was used to compare changes, with a p-value of less than 0.05. Midwife-led continuous labor support increased …
A Joint Effort: Stakeholders' Perspectives Of Medication Management Reviews In Australian Residential Aged Care, Rajendra Gyawali, Marea O'Donnell, Rachel Jenkins, Amy D. Nguyen, Lalit Yadav, Rosemary Saunders, Fiona J. Clay, Johanna I. Westbrook, Karla Seaman, Magdalena Z. Raban
A Joint Effort: Stakeholders' Perspectives Of Medication Management Reviews In Australian Residential Aged Care, Rajendra Gyawali, Marea O'Donnell, Rachel Jenkins, Amy D. Nguyen, Lalit Yadav, Rosemary Saunders, Fiona J. Clay, Johanna I. Westbrook, Karla Seaman, Magdalena Z. Raban
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Objective: Residential Medication Management Review (RMMR) is a government-funded pharmacist-led service to address medication-related problems, such as polypharmacy, which are prevalent in aged care. Despite known benefits, concerns remain about the service's effective implementation to benefit residents. We aimed to explore stakeholders' perspectives of the service and identify challenges and improvement opportunities. Method: A qualitative study was conducted using individual interviews and focus groups with 21 stakeholders, including general practitioners (GPs), a nurse practitioner, registered nurses, pharmacists and consumers. Audio transcripts of the discussions were thematically analysed using inductive coding. Results: Seven interconnected themes were identified, highlighting complexities in RMMR …
Digital Pain Assessment: Patient And Family Perspectives, Rosemary Saunders, Kate Crookes, Kaoru Nosaka, Olivia Gallagher, Jeff Hughes, Caroline Bulsara, Max K. Bulsara, Seng Giap Marcus Ang, Beverley Ewens, Sue Haydon, Karla Seaman, Renée Graham, Debra Scaini, Karen Gullick, Michelle Gay, Christopher Etherton-Beer, Renée Graham
Digital Pain Assessment: Patient And Family Perspectives, Rosemary Saunders, Kate Crookes, Kaoru Nosaka, Olivia Gallagher, Jeff Hughes, Caroline Bulsara, Max K. Bulsara, Seng Giap Marcus Ang, Beverley Ewens, Sue Haydon, Karla Seaman, Renée Graham, Debra Scaini, Karen Gullick, Michelle Gay, Christopher Etherton-Beer, Renée Graham
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Background/Objectives: Pain is a common symptom for hospitalised older adults. Pain is not always adequately assessed, which can lead to inadequate pain management and adverse patient outcomes. Thus, new technology-driven pain assessment tools have been developed; however, little is known about patients’ and families’ experiences of nurses using them in acute care. This study aimed to explore the perspectives of older adult inpatients and their families’ regarding nurses’ use of the digital technology-driven pain assessment application PainChek® Universal. Methods: A survey was undertaken as part of a stakeholder evaluation of a randomised control trial exploring the effectiveness of nurse-led …
Participatory Action Research (Par) In Designing A Supplementary Animated Teaching Resource To Support Learning Cervical Assessment, Michelle Gray, Shelley Stuart, Melanie Welfare
Participatory Action Research (Par) In Designing A Supplementary Animated Teaching Resource To Support Learning Cervical Assessment, Michelle Gray, Shelley Stuart, Melanie Welfare
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Aim: To create an education resource that assists students to understand the movement of the cervix during labour from a posterior retroverted position to a central location, cervical effacement, dilatation of the cervix and descent of the fetal skull. Background: Learning about anatomy and physiology in relation to cervical effacement and dilatation are abstract concepts that are difficult to understand from reading alone. Diagrams are of little assistance however 3D animation has the potential to improve students learning experiences. Design: Participatory Action Research (PAR) using the 7 C's Feekery Framework approach was adopted. Participants became coresearchers in conceptualising the learning …
Reimagining Peer-Led Support In Doctoral Nursing And Midwifery Education: A Collaborative Autoethnographic Case Study, Gideon U. Johnson, Sachini Thennakoon, Mayumi Kumarage, Emy Toutountzis, Lisa Whitehead
Reimagining Peer-Led Support In Doctoral Nursing And Midwifery Education: A Collaborative Autoethnographic Case Study, Gideon U. Johnson, Sachini Thennakoon, Mayumi Kumarage, Emy Toutountzis, Lisa Whitehead
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Aim: To explore how peer-led initiatives can enhance connection, belonging and sustainability within higher degree by research (HDR) nursing and midwifery programmes. Background: HDR study can be an isolating experience, often characterised by fragmented support and limited opportunities for structured peer learning. While institutions provide formal mechanisms for supervision and progress, less attention has been given to student-led approaches that cultivate inclusive scholarly communities and sustained peer engagement. Design: Collaborative autoethnographic case study. Methods: HDR student representatives and academic staff at Edith Cowan University, Australia (2022–2024), reflected collaboratively on the design, implementation and impact of peer-led initiatives, including monthly hybrid …
Immediate Skin-To-Skin Contact At Very Preterm Birth And Effect On Infant Socio-Emotional Stress Response And Mother–Infant Cortisol Co-Regulation: Secondary Outcomes From The Randomised Clinical Immediate Parent-Infant Skin-To-Skin Study (Ipistoss), Karoline Lode-Kolz, Siri Lillieskold, Hanne Brit Hetland, Eleonora Mascheroni, Stina Klemming, Hanne Pike, Agnes Linner, Nils J. Bergman, Bjorn Westrup, Ulrika Ådén, Evalotte Morelius, Rosario Montirosso, Wibke Jonas, Siren Rettedal
Immediate Skin-To-Skin Contact At Very Preterm Birth And Effect On Infant Socio-Emotional Stress Response And Mother–Infant Cortisol Co-Regulation: Secondary Outcomes From The Randomised Clinical Immediate Parent-Infant Skin-To-Skin Study (Ipistoss), Karoline Lode-Kolz, Siri Lillieskold, Hanne Brit Hetland, Eleonora Mascheroni, Stina Klemming, Hanne Pike, Agnes Linner, Nils J. Bergman, Bjorn Westrup, Ulrika Ådén, Evalotte Morelius, Rosario Montirosso, Wibke Jonas, Siren Rettedal
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Objective To explore the effects of immediate parent–infant skin-to-skin contact (iSSC) at very preterm birth on maternal–infant behavioural responses and hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis reactivity to age-appropriate socio-emotional stress at 4months corrected age. Design Two secondary outcomes from a multicentre randomised controlled trial with two non-blinded parallel groups. Setting Three Scandinavian neonatal intensive care units, level 2 and level 3. Participants 91 infants born at gestational age 28+0to 32+6 from April 2018 to June 2021. Singletons and twins with a second caregiver present were included, regardless of mode of birth. Higher-order births, infants with congenital infections and major malformations were excluded. …
Missed Care Prevalence And Associated Factors In Acute Care Settings: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Afia Achiaa Sarpong, Lucy Gent, Amanda Towell-Barnard, Diana Arabiat
Missed Care Prevalence And Associated Factors In Acute Care Settings: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Afia Achiaa Sarpong, Lucy Gent, Amanda Towell-Barnard, Diana Arabiat
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Aim: The aim of the study was to comprehensively analyse the prevalence and factors associated with missed nursing care in acute care settings. Methods: A systematic review was conducted to estimate the prevalence of missed nursing care, types of activities missed and associated factors in acute care hospital settings. Five electronic databases (CINAHL, Embase, Medline, PubMed and Scopus) were searched from inception to 14th December 2022. Type of missed care and associated factors were classified based on missed care concepts, definition and measurement. Random effects meta-analysis was performed to estimate proportions and levels of types of nursing activities missed. Results: …
Making It Up As We Go: Midwives’ Perceptions Of Preparedness And Role Clarity In Surrogacy Birth Care, Jutharat Attawet, Leo Ng, Yunjing Qiu, Evie Kendal, Myles Ojabo, Sarah Jefford, Micah D.J. Peters
Making It Up As We Go: Midwives’ Perceptions Of Preparedness And Role Clarity In Surrogacy Birth Care, Jutharat Attawet, Leo Ng, Yunjing Qiu, Evie Kendal, Myles Ojabo, Sarah Jefford, Micah D.J. Peters
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Background Surrogacy poses unique clinical, psychosocial, and organisational challenges. Midwives, often with limited experience, education, and guidance, may feel uncertain about providing appropriate care, potentially affecting the quality of care and experiences of surrogates, intended parents, and newborns. Objective This study explored how midwives navigate surrogacy birth care, with a focus on role clarity, involvement of intended parents, and preparedness across the intrapartum and postnatal continuum. Method An interpretative phenomenological design was adopted. Five midwives with experience in surrogacy births were recruited through professional networks and the Australian College of Midwives newsletter. In-depth interviews were conducted and analysed using reflexive …
Contemporary Structures, Processes, And Outcomes Of Critical Care Nursing Education: An Integrative Review, Farida Saghafi, Carol Grech, Belinda Causby, Angelique Clarke, Jacqueline Jauncey-Cooke, Deb Massey, Kaye Rolls, Kylie Thompson, Melanie Greenwood
Contemporary Structures, Processes, And Outcomes Of Critical Care Nursing Education: An Integrative Review, Farida Saghafi, Carol Grech, Belinda Causby, Angelique Clarke, Jacqueline Jauncey-Cooke, Deb Massey, Kaye Rolls, Kylie Thompson, Melanie Greenwood
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Objective: The critical care workforce requires nurses who are specialised, educated, and adaptable to manage complex situations, with the capability to make informed decisions for optimal patient care. The Australian College of Critical Care Nurses supports evidence-based practice through an education position statement, which is periodically updated to reflect evolving needs. In this review, our aim was to inform revisions to the position statement on critical care nurse education by examining the structure, processes, and outcomes of contemporary education programs designed to enhance the capability of registered nurses working in critical care environments internationally. Review method used: An integrative review …
Children's Experiences Of Functional Constipation: A Qualitative Reflexive Thematic Analysis, Gunilla Flankegård, Patrik Rytterström, Berit M. Gustafsson, Evalotte Mörelius
Children's Experiences Of Functional Constipation: A Qualitative Reflexive Thematic Analysis, Gunilla Flankegård, Patrik Rytterström, Berit M. Gustafsson, Evalotte Mörelius
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Background: Childhood functional constipation, a common concern within child healthcare, necessitates oral and rectal medical treatments, that are mostly administered by parents in the home environment. It is important to gather children's perspectives in child- and family-centred care. The private nature of toileting, bowel movements, and faecal incontinence are areas of taboo and stigmatisation. Research is scarce on how children perceive this common but private situation of oral and rectal constipation treatment. Objective: To explore children's experiences of functional constipation and its treatments. Design: A qualitative interview study with a constructionist epistemology and a predominantly experiential orientation. Setting: Individual interviews …
Intrapartum Experiences Of Gestational Surrogates And Intended Parents In Australia: A Qualitative Study, Jutharat Attawet, Leo Ng, Evie Kendal, Yunjing Qiu, Myles Ojabo, Sarah Jefford, Micah D.J. Peters
Intrapartum Experiences Of Gestational Surrogates And Intended Parents In Australia: A Qualitative Study, Jutharat Attawet, Leo Ng, Evie Kendal, Yunjing Qiu, Myles Ojabo, Sarah Jefford, Micah D.J. Peters
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Background Gestational surrogacy is an increasingly visible, though tightly regulated, pathway to parenthood in Australia, yet intrapartum care remains under-examined. Existing maternity models are grounded in woman-centred care and offer limited guidance for births involving surrogates and intended parents within a triadic care relationship. Objectives To describe the intrapartum experiences of gestational surrogates and intended parents in Australia and to identify care processes that support or hinder respectful, inclusive practice. Methods A descriptive qualitative study was conducted with purposive sampling. Seventeen participants took part between December 2024 and May 2025, comprising nine gestational surrogates and eight intended parents who had …
Time To Hang Up The Gloves: A Scoping Review Of Evidence On Non-Sterile Glove Use During Intravenous Antimicrobial Preparation And Administration, Natasya Raja Azlan, Debbie Massey, Lesley Andrew, Amanda Towell-Barnard, Seng Giap Marcus Ang, Carol Crevacore, Martina Costello, Aaron Alejandro, Weiting Liu, Naila Zaman, Peta Anne Zimmerman
Time To Hang Up The Gloves: A Scoping Review Of Evidence On Non-Sterile Glove Use During Intravenous Antimicrobial Preparation And Administration, Natasya Raja Azlan, Debbie Massey, Lesley Andrew, Amanda Towell-Barnard, Seng Giap Marcus Ang, Carol Crevacore, Martina Costello, Aaron Alejandro, Weiting Liu, Naila Zaman, Peta Anne Zimmerman
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Aims: To systematically summarise evidence related to the use of non-sterile gloves when preparing and administering intravenous antimicrobials. Design: Scoping review. Methods: A rigorous scoping review was undertaken following Arksey and O'Malley's (2005) framework and the modified Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses extension for scoping review guidelines (2018). Five databases and grey literature were included in the search. Literature published between 2009 and 2024 was included. Data Sources: Five databases (Medline, CINAHL, EMBASE, Scopus and Web of Science) and the grey literature were searched in February 2024. Results: Three studies were included; however, none directly addressed correct …