Kirsty Forrest

ORCID: 0000-0003-2723-4117
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Research Areas
  • Innovations in Medical Education
  • Simulation-Based Education in Healthcare
  • Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
  • Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostic Skills
  • Surgical Simulation and Training
  • Radiology practices and education
  • Health and Medical Research Impacts
  • Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
  • Primary Care and Health Outcomes
  • Medical Malpractice and Liability Issues
  • Patient Safety and Medication Errors
  • Medical Education and Admissions
  • Global Health Workforce Issues
  • Reflective Practices in Education
  • Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
  • Hemodynamic Monitoring and Therapy
  • Student Assessment and Feedback
  • Nursing Roles and Practices
  • Evaluation of Teaching Practices
  • Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
  • Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
  • Renal function and acid-base balance
  • Anesthesia and Sedative Agents
  • Healthcare Quality and Management
  • Health Sciences Research and Education

Bond University
2017-2025

Gold Coast Hospital
2025

Centennial Medical Center
2025

Gold Coast Health
2023

Swansea University
2021

South Western Sydney Local Health District
2018

Liverpool Hospital
2018

UNSW Sydney
2018

Macquarie University
2013-2017

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
2006-2013

Abstract Objective To determine how many specialist trainees are required to conduct research projects, they these studies, and their views on the value of activities; assess design reporting quality reports. Study Online, anonymous survey. Setting, participants Current recent (past five years) at Australian New Zealand colleges, recruited through eleven colleges snowballing; survey was available 31 March – December 2021. Main outcome measures Whether were as part specialty training;...

10.5694/mja2.52611 article EN cc-by The Medical Journal of Australia 2025-02-25

Leadership and management are becoming increasingly recognised as vital for high-performing organisations teams in health professions education. It is often difficult those embarking on leadership activities (as well more experienced leaders) to find their way through the volume of literature generic information topic. This guide aims provide a framework developing educators' understanding leadership, management, followership context explains many relevant approaches suggests various...

10.1080/0142159x.2022.2057288 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Medical Teacher 2022-05-11

Summary The aim of this study was to create and evaluate the validity, reliability feasibility Regional Anaesthesia Procedural Skills tool, designed for assessment all peripheral neuraxial blocks using nerve localisation techniques. first phase construction a 25‐item checklist by five regional anaesthesia experts Delphi process. This combined with global rating scale tool. In second phase, initial validation 10 independent anaesthetists test–retest methodology successful (Cohen kappa ≥ 0.70...

10.1111/anae.13266 article EN Anaesthesia 2015-11-11

Patient safety is a major priority for health services. It multi-disciplinary problem and requires solution; any education should therefore be endeavour, from conception to implementation. The starting point at undergraduate level medical not an exception. apparent that current educational provision in patient lacks systematic approach, linked formal assessment detached the reality of practice.If fit purpose, it link theory practice; human factors approach offers framework create this...

10.3109/0142159x.2010.546449 article EN Medical Teacher 2011-02-28

The aim of this prospective, blinded, randomised controlled study was to compare novices' acquisition the technical skills ultrasound-guided regional anaesthesia using either a meat phantom model or fresh-frozen human cadavers. primary outcome time taken successfully perform an sciatic nerve block on cadaver; secondary outcomes were cumulative score errors, and best image quality achieved. After training, median (IQR [range]) 311(164–390 [68–600]) s in trained group 210 (174–354 [85–600])...

10.1111/anae.13446 article EN Anaesthesia 2016-03-19

Abstract The supervisor–trainee relationship is fundamental in ensuring the best continuing education for all trainees. One of key skills supervision being able to communicate effectively; however, this sometimes difficult. In article we explore how two transactional analysis models, Drama and Winner’s triangles, can help supervisors work more effectively with All will have had a ‘heartsink moment’ before meeting known trainee. models be used explain these situations what exactly happening...

10.1136/pgmj.2009.093310 article EN Postgraduate Medical Journal 2010-04-03

Abstract It is not understood how cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training, specifically the representation of sex in CPR manikins, contributes to inequitable outcomes cardiac arrest survival. The aim this study was identify and chest wall secondary sexual characteristics manikins on global market. if manikin manufacturing companies had a publicly available sustainability policy or equivalent, these covered products were manufactured. We conducted an observational descriptive named...

10.1093/heapro/daae156 article EN cc-by-nc Health Promotion International 2024-11-21

Objective: This research examined whether negative and positive arousal emotions modify the relationship between experience level cue utilization among anesthetists. Background: The capacity of a practitioner to form precise associations clusters features (e.g., symptoms) events diagnosis) then act on them is known as utilization. A common assumption that practice allows opportunities for acquisition However, this often not borne out in findings. study investigates role emotional state...

10.1177/0018720818765800 article EN Human Factors The Journal of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 2018-04-04

Patient simulation in all its forms is widely used clinical education with the key aims of improving learners' competence and confidence, patient safety reducing errors. Understanding benefits, range uses limitations will help teachers improve learning experience.

10.12968/hmed.2010.71.6.48454 article EN British Journal of Hospital Medicine 2010-06-01

Abstract Objective To explore medical trainees’ experiences and views concerning college-mandated research projects. Setting Online survey (Apr-Dec 2021) of current recent past trainees Australian New Zealand colleges recruited through 11 principal snowballing. Participants Current trainee or completed training in the 5 years. Main outcome measures We asked participants: whether they were required to conduct as part their college training, how conducted research, activity after training....

10.1101/2024.03.11.24303739 preprint EN cc-by medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory) 2024-03-13
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