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Dr Dianne (Di) Bloxsome

Associate Dean

Staff Member Details
Telephone: +61 8 6304 2360
Email: d.bloxsome@ecu.edu.au
Campus: Joondalup  
Room: JO21.441  
ORCID iD: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0419-1249

Dr Dianne (Di) Bloxsome is Associate Dean, Midwifery and Course Coordinator for Bachelor of Science (Nursing) / Bachelor of Science (Midwifery) within the School of Nursing and Midwifery.

Background

  • 2021: Lecturer Level C  -School of Nursing and Midwifery
  • 2017: Lecturer Level B - School of Nursing and Midwifery
  • 2016: Lecturer Level A - School of Medical and Health Sciences
  • 2012: Sessional Lecturer - School of Medical and Health Sciences
  • 2010: Sessional staff member - School of Nursing and Midwifery
  • 2003: Registered Midwife
  • 2001: Registered Nurse.

Professional Associations

  • Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
  • Australian College of Midwives.

Research Areas and Interests

  • Midwifery workforce and the wellbeing of midwives

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Edith Cowan University, 2020.
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Midwifery, Edith Cowan University, 2003.
  • Bachelor of Nursing, Edith Cowan University, 2001.

Research Outputs

Journal Articles

  • Gray, M., McNeil, L., Downer, T., Bloxsome, D., Jefford, E. (2023). An analysis of legislation and policies that guide maternity leave decision making in Australian midwifery students. Australian Health Review, 2023(Article in press), TBD. https://doi.org/10.1071/AH23099.
  • De Leo, A., Bloxsome, D., Bayes, S. (2023). Approaches To Clinical Guideline Development In Healthcare: A Scoping Review And Document Analysis. BMC Health Services Research, 23(1), article number 37. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-022-08975-3.
  • McCullough, K., Baker, M., Bloxsome, D., Crevacore, C., Davies, H., Doleman, G., Gray, M., McKay, N., Palamara, P., Richards, G., Saunders, R., Barnard, M., Coventry, L. (2023). Clinical deterioration as a nurse sensitive indicator in the out-of-hospital context: A scoping review. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 2023(Article in press), 16 pages. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.16925.
  • De Leo, A., Doleman, G., Bloxsome, D. (2023). The impact of pandemics on healthcare providers' workloads: A scoping review. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 79(12), 4434-4454. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.15690.

Journal Articles

  • Carter, A., Müller, A., Gray, M., Bloxsome, D., Graham, K., Dooley, D., Sweet, L. (2022). Critical thinking development in undergraduate midwifery students: an Australian validation study using Rasch analysis. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 22(1), article number 972. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-022-05303-9.
  • Spring Walsh, B., Gardiner, F., Bloxsome, D., Ford (smhs), D., Mills, B., Laws, S. (2022). A Cohort Comparison Study on Women in Threatened Preterm Labor Given Nifedipine or Nifedipine and Salbutamol Tocolysis in Air Medical Retrieval. Air Medical Journal, 41(3), 298-302. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amj.2022.02.005.
  • Wissemann, K., Bloxsome, D., De Leo, A., Bayes, S. (2022). What are the benefits and challenges of mentoring in midwifery? An integrative review. Women's Health, 18(2022), 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1177/17455057221110141.

Journal Articles

  • De Leo, A., Bayes, S., Bloxsome, D., Butt, J. (2021). Exploring the usability of the COM-B model and Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF) to define the helpers of and hindrances to evidence-based practice in midwifery. Implementation Science, 2(1), Article number 7. https://doi.org/10.1186/s43058-020-00100-x.
  • Bloxsome, D., Glass, C., Bayes, S. (2021). How is organisational fit addressed in Australian entry level midwifery job advertisements. BMC Health Services Research, 21(1), Article number 183. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-021-06169-x.

Journal Articles

  • Geraghty, S., Davison, C., De Leo, A., Bloxsome, D. (2020). Do midwifery International clinical placements influence students’ practice and employment decisions?. Women and Birth, 33(2), 199-204. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2019.03.003.
  • Bloxsome, D., Bayes, S., Ireson, D. (2020). “I love being a midwife; it's who I am": A Glaserian Grounded Theory Study of why midwives stay in midwifery. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 29(1-2), 208-220. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.15078.

Journal Articles

  • Whitehead, L., Ghosh, M., Kirk, D., Bloxsome, D., Vafeas, C., Wilkinson, A. (2019). The relationship between specialty nurse certification and patient, nurse and organizational outcomes: A systematic review. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 93(1), 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2019.02.001.
  • Bloxsome, D., Ireson, D., Doleman, G., Bayes, S. (2019). Factors associated with midwives’ job satisfaction and intention to stay in the profession: An integrative review. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 28(3-4), 386-399. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.14651.

Research Projects

  • The impact of the COVID-19 health pandemic on junior doctors and nurses' workloads - sub project of G1001207, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Grant, 2013 ‑ 2025, $18,274.
  • Birthing on Country - Connected to Country, Birthing on Country, On Country we Grow, Department of Health WA, Grant, 2022 ‑ 2024, $137,743.
  • Nurses and midwives’ perceptions of workloads and the impact on care rationing, moral distress, burnout and intention to stay., Edith Cowan University, Early-Mid Career Researcher Grant Scheme 2022 (Stream 2), 2023 ‑ 2024, $30,624.
  • Development of an Evidence Based Supportive Practice Environment Framework: Phase 1 and Phase 2, Department of Health WA, Nursing and Midwifery Office Grant, 2023, $36,364.
  • Development, testing, implementation and evaluation of a graduate mentoring program to optimise the likelihood of midwife retention in Western Australia, Department of Health WA, Nursing and Midwifery Office Grant, 2020 ‑ 2022, $43,198.

Research Student Supervision

Principal Supervisor

  • Doctor of Philosophy, The co-development, implementation, and evaluation of a mentoring program for mid-career midwives
  • Doctor of Philosophy, The feasibiliity, acceptability and experiences of acuneedling (midwife administered acupuncture) for fetal malposition during labour and birth: A mixed method approach incorporating the Acuneedling for Posterior Position (APP) Trial pilot study.

Co-principal Supervisor

  • Master of Medical and Health Science by Research, What is the perceived value of a midwifery led 24 hour on-call telelphone service in the delivery of care to obstetric patients amongst paramedics?

Associate Supervisor

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Development of a Miwifery Specific tool to identify the barries and enablers to change within the clinical setting: A participatory action research study

Associate Supervisor

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Improving processes for implementing evidence-based practice in midwifery: Development of an eTool(KIT) for midwives
  • Master of Medical and Health Science by Research, REMOTE PRETERM BIRTH PREVENTION: Comparison of Nifedipine and Salbutamol Tocolysis in Aeromedical Retrieval
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