A5048797251- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
- Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
- Ethics in medical practice
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Patient Dignity and Privacy
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Social Issues and Policies
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Nursing education and management
- Medical History and Innovations
- Education Systems and Policy
- Healthcare Systems and Challenges
- Delphi Technique in Research
- Qualitative Research Methods and Ethics
- Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
Australian Catholic University
2024-2025
University of South Australia
2015-2024
Edinburgh Napier University
2022-2024
Centenary Institute
2017-2022
The University of Adelaide
2008-2009
Selecting the most appropriate methodology for research as a doctoral student is one of important yet difficult decisions. Not only should suit question, it that resonates with philosophy one’s discipline and produces needed results will contribute to knowledge. Interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) an approach qualitative enquiry. IPA seeks explore how individuals make sense their major life experiences committed detailed study each particular case before moving broader claims. In...
Interest in the influence of culture on birth practices is rise, and with it comes a sense urgency to implement that aid normalisation humanisation birth. This groundswell occurring despite broader cultural milieu escalating technology-use medicalisation across globe. Against this background, rates epidural analgesia use by women labour are increasing, risk side effects. Socio-cultural norms beliefs likely pain relief choices but there currently scant research topic.
Abstract Background The sustainability of Australian rural maternity services is under threat due to current workforce shortages. In July 2019, a new midwifery caseload model care was implemented in South Australia provide continuity and promote sustainable the area. unique as it brings together five birthing sites connecting midwives, doctors, nurses community teams. A critical precursor successful implementation requires those working be ready adopt change. We surveyed clinicians at...
The transition to parenthood is a major life event and may be one of the most acute changes experienced during person's life. Nevertheless, many parents find themselves unprepared for their parenting role. It has been found that positive experience throughout period contributes parent's confidence ability master new roles, highlighting need develop innovative strategies which support through transitional period. This article introduces such strategy, postnatal planner entitled ‘Coming ready...
Moral distress is a phenomena that occurs following compromise to moral beliefs. has been reported across health professions, including midwifery. Although there are validated tools assess for distress, none have identified suit the Australian healthcare system or The aim of this study was pilot Barometer Distress in Midwifery. This fourth stage mixed method project. Using cross-sectional approach, survey tool demographic questions, Midwifery, and Copenhagen Burnout Inventory assessed...
Research suggests that the incidence of moral distress experienced by health professionals is significant and increasing, yet concept lacks clarity remains largely misunderstood. Currently, there limited understanding in context midwifery practice. The term was first used to label psychological following complex ethical decision-making constraint nursing. now across multiple professions including midwifery, nursing, pharmacy medicine, cautiously due confusion regarding its theoretical...