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      Dr Rosemary Saunders

Associate Professor Rosemary Saunders

Associate Professor

Staff Member Details
Telephone: +61 8 6304 3513
Email: rosemary.saunders@ecu.edu.au
Campus: Joondalup  
Room: JO21.451  
ORCID iD: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6213-4694

Rosemary is an Associate Professor in the ECU School of Nursing and Midwifery,  Research Fellow at Hollywood Private Hospital (Ramsay Health Care) and Adjunct Research Officer in the Centre for Nursing Research, Sir Charles Gairdner Osborne Park Health Care Group.

Background

  • 2023 : Associate Professor, School of Nursing and Midwifery
  • 2020: Senior Lecturer, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Edith Cowan University.
  • 2019: Director Postgraduate Nursing Studies.
  • 2017-2018: Course Coordinator, Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry).
  • 2017 - Present: Research Fellow, Hollywood Private Hospital.
  • 2016 - 2020: Senior Lecturer, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Edith Cowan University.
  • April 2009 - June 2016: Associate Professor - Course Coordinator (Master of Nsg Science), Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry & Health Science, University of Western Australia.
  • Aug 2006 - Mar 2009: Clinical Nurse Consultant, Bethanie Group Inc.
  • Jan 2001 - Jul 2006: Lecturer B/Nursing Practice Development Coordinator, School of Nursing, Edith Cowan University.
  • Feb 1999 - Dec 2000: Lecturer, Community & Health Services, West Coast College of TAFE.
  • Jul 1992 - Apr 1998: Course Coordinator, College of Nursing PAPRSB, University of Brunei.
  • 1989 - Jul 1992: Lecturer, School of Nursing, Edith Cowan University.

Professional Associations

  • Australian College of Nursing Australia
  • Australian Nurse Teachers Society
  • Psi Alpha-at-Large Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International
  • Australian Association of Gerontology

Awards and Recognition

  • 2025: Awarded Excellence in Research award at Western Australian Nursing and Midwifery Excellence awards.
  • 2019: Team Finalist Vice-Chancellor’s for Engagement in Research, Edith Cowan University.
  • 2019: Finalist, Excellence in Leadership. WA Nursing & Midwifery Excellence Awards 2019.
  • 2018: Vice-Chancellor's Award for Contribution to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Advancement. Edith Cowan University.
  • 2015: Teaching & Learning award- Programs that Enhance Student Learning, and Educational Partnerships & Collaborations with Other Organisations. University of Western Australia.
  • 2014: Excellence in Teaching Awards - Programs that Enhance Student Learning, and Educational Partnerships & Collaborations with Other Organisations. Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry & Health Science,  University of Western Australia.
  • 2013: 10 of the Best. Recognising Above & Beyond Contribution to Aged Care. Bethanie Medallion. Bethanie Aged Care.
  • 2012: Consumer and Community Participation Award. School of Population Health, University of Western Australia .
  • 2012: Education Category, Nursing Excellence Awards.WA Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards. WA Health.
  • 2012: Team - Teaching & Learning Award, Educator Supported Inter-professional Learning in Ambulatory. Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry & Health Science,  University of Western Australia.
  • 2012: Team -Teaching & Learning Award, Brightwater Inter-professional Project. Faculty of Health Sciences,  Curtin University.
  • 2011: High Commendation for Team Teaching. Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry & Health Science,  University of Western Australia.
  • 2011: Excellence in Teaching Award Nomination. Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry & Health Science,  University of Western Australia.
  • 2010: Certificate of Appreciation, Department of Health WA, Global Health Alliance Western Australia, Leadership Visit
  • 2008: Certificate of Appreciation, Bethanie Group Inc.
  • 2002: Faculty Service Award, Edith Cowan University.

Research Areas and Interests

  • Older Adult Care
  • Stroke Care
  • Volunteers in Health Care
  • Safety & Quality
  • End of Life Care

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Sydney, 2018.
  • Master of Public Health, Curtin University of Technology, 1998.
  • Postgraduate Diploma Health Promotion, Curtin University of Technology, 1993.
  • Bachelor of Applied Science, Curtin University of Technology, 1991.

Research Outputs

2025

Journal Articles

  • Saunders, R., Crookes, K., Leach, T., Ang, M., Bulsara, C., Ewens, B., Gay, M., Seaman, K., Watkins, P., Etherton-Beer, C., Gallagher, O. (2025). Observing nursing assistant companions supporting older adults in hospital: A cross-sectional study. Collegian: The Australian Journal of Nursing Practice, Scholarship and Research, Article in press(2025), 7 pages. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.colegn.2025.03.003.
  • Ghosh, M., O'Connell, B., Nguyen, H., Coventry, L., Towell, A., Gallagher, O., Gullick, K., Gent, L., Saunders, R. (2025). Patient and Family Involvement in Nursing Bedside Handover: A Qualitative Descriptive Study of Consumer Perceptions of Nursing Care. Nursing Reports, 15(2), Article number 51. https://doi.org/10.3390/nursrep15020051.
  • Saunders, R., Ocampo, F., Graham, R., Christiansen, A., Gay, M., Seaman, K. (2025). Hospital volunteer programs for older people: A systematic scoping review. Geriatric Nursing, 61(2025), 185-191. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gerinurse.2024.11.005.
  • Read, S., Saunders, R., Albrecht, MA., Duggan, R. (2025). Dementia awareness raising forum: Improving attitudes towards people living with dementia. Dementia: the international journal of social research and practice, 24(1), 3-13. https://doi.org/10.1177/14713012241272852.
  • Ghosh, M., Nosaka, K., Saunders, R., Gallagher, O., Barnard, M., Ghosh, D., Gent, L., Coventry, L. (2025). Patient Perception of Involvement in Nursing BedsideHandover: A Cross-Sectional Study. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 2025(Article in Press), 24 pages. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.16839.
  • Ocampo, F., McIntyre, B., Massey, D., Saunders, R. (2025). Nursing student reflections on a research internship: A reflective discussion following the Gibbs' reflective cycle. Nurse Education Today, 145(2025), article number 106481. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2024.106481.
  • Saunders, R., Alexander, S., Andrews, J., Wilkinson, A., Gullick, K., Davray, A., Ghosh, M., Seaman, K., Gay, M. (2025). Families’ experiences of end-of-life care in an acute private hospital: A qualitative study. Palliative and Supportive Care, 23(-), Article number e72. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1017/S1478951525000045.

2024

Journal Articles

  • Reid, N., Young, A., Baldassar, L., Christoffersen, A., Comans, T., Conroy, S., Etherton-Beer, C., Ferris, J., Singh, MF., Fox, S., Gordon, EH., Ghosh, M., Guha, C., Hilmer, S., Kouladjian O'Donnell, L., Logan, B., Ludlow, K., Miller, M., Morgan, M., Mudge, A., Muscedere, J., Reidlinger, D., Rockwood, K., Saunders, R., Ward, D., Yates, P., Hubbard, R. (2024). The Australian Frailty Network: Development of a consumer- focussed national response to frailty. Australasian Journal on Ageing, 43(4), 852-860. https://doi.org/10.1111/ajag.13365.
  • Ang, M., Saunders, R., Siah, CJ., Wee, YH., Etherton-Beer, C., Foskett, C., Gullick, K., Haydon, S., Wilson, A. (2024). Preliminary Analysis of Fall Concern Among Family Caregivers of Older Adults Discharged From the Hospital: A Psychometric Evaluation of the Carers’ Fall Concern Instrument. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 50(5), 14-18. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.3928/00989134-20240416-03.
  • Shafiee hanjani, L., Fox, S., Hubbard, R., Gordon, E., Reid, N., Hilmer, S., Saunders, R., Gnjidic, D., Young, A. (2024). Frailty knowledge, training and barriers to frailty management: A national cross-sectional survey of health professionals in Australia. Australasian Journal on Ageing, 43(2), 271-280. https://doi.org/10.1111/ajag.13232.
  • Lane, H., Saunders, R., Crookes, K., Ang, M., Bulsara, C., Bulsara, MK., Ewens, B., Gallagher, O., Gullick, K., Haydon, S., Hughes, J., Nguyen, K., Seaman, K., Etherton-Beer, C. (2024). Prevalence of frailty and pain in hospitalised cancer patients: implications for older adult care. Internal Medicine Journal, 54(4), 671-674. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1111/imj.16351.
  • Nguyen, M., Saunders, R., Dermody, G., Whitehead, L. (2024). The influence of culture on the health beliefs and health behaviours of older Vietnam-born Australians living with chronic disease. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 80(9), 3781-3796. https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.16283.
  • 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. (2024). Clinical deterioration as a nurse sensitive indicator in the out-of-hospital context: A scoping review. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 33(3), 874-889. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.16925.

2023

Journal Articles

  • Ngune, I., Ang, M., Nadew, G., Saunders, R. (2023). Factors associated with risk of falling among younger inpatients in a mental health setting—A systematic review.. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 32(21-22), 7691-7706. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.16854.
  • Crookes, K., Saunders, R., Kemp, V., Gallagher, O., Ghosh, M., Bulsara, C., Gullick, K., O'Connell, B. (2023). Nurses' perceptions of using volunteer support in health care settings: A systematic scoping review. International Nursing Review, 70(3), 405-414. https://doi.org/10.1111/inr.12806.
  • Saunders, R., Crookes, K., Seaman, K., Ang, M., Bulsara, C., Bulsara, M., Ewens, B., Gallagher, O., Graham, R., Gullick, K., Haydon, S., Hughes, J., Nguyen, K., O'Connell, B., Scaini, D., Etherton-Beer, C. (2023). Frailty and pain in an acute private hospital: an observational point prevalence study. Scientific Reports, 13(1), Article number 3345. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-29933-x.
  • Ang, M., Saunders, R., Siah, CJ., Foskett, C., Etherton-Beer, C., Gullick, K., Dunham, M., Sagaram, N., Tacson, RR., Haydon, S., Wilson, A. (2023). Factors associated with family carers’ fall concern: Prospective study protocol. Collegian: The Australian Journal of Nursing Practice, Scholarship and Research, 30(5), 647-652. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.colegn.2023.07.004.
  • Doleman, G., Coventry, L., Barnard, M., Ghosh, M., Gent, L., Saunders, R., O'Connell, B. (2023). Staff perceptions of the effectiveness of managerial communication during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study. International Journal of Nursing Practice, 29(4), Article number e13149. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1111/ijn.13149.

Reports

  • Gallagher, O., Saunders, R., Bulsara, C., Ang, M., Kim, E., Raynor, A., Tecson, R., Crookes, K., Etherton-Beer, C. (2023). University students’ experiences of volunteering to support older adults: A qualitative case study. Volunteering WA. Volunteering WA.

2022

Journal Articles

  • Saunders, R., Dineen, D., Gullick, K., Seaman, K., Graham, R., Finlay, S. (2022). Exploring orthopaedic patients’ experiences of hospital discharge: Implications for nursing care. Collegian: The Australian Journal of Nursing Practice, Scholarship and Research, 29(1), 78-83. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.colegn.2021.05.001.
  • Saunders, R., Crookes, K., Seaman, K., Ang, M., Bulsara, C., Bulsara, MK., Ewens, B., Gallagher, O., Graham, R., Gullick, K., Haydon, S., Hughes, J., Atee, M., Nguyen, K., O'Connell, B., Scaini, D., Etherton-Beer, C. (2022). Effectiveness of nurse-led volunteer support and technology-driven pain assessment in improving the outcomes of hospitalised older adults: protocol for a cluster randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open, 12(6), Article number e059388. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2021-059388.
  • Almutairi, H., Stafford, A., Etherton-Beer, C., Flicker, L., Saunders, R. (2022). Aged care staff perceptions of an online training program for responsive behaviours of residents with dementia. Australasian Journal on Ageing, 41(2), E112-E121. https://doi.org/10.1111/ajag.13015.
  • Saunders, R., Seaman, K., Emery, L., Crompton, D., Lynch, C., Penjor, D., Sagar, S. (2022). My hip journey: A qualitative study of patients' experiences of an eHealth program for patient preparation and recovery from hip replacement surgery. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 31(11-12), 1580-1587. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.16011.
  • Wang, C., Lo, J., Saunders, R., Adama, E., Bulsara, C., Etherton-Beer, C., Yang, AW. (2022). Light acupuncture and five-element music therapy for nurses’ mental health and well-being during and post-COVID-19: protocol for a randomised cross-over feasibility study. BMJ Open, 12(4), Article number e057106. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2021-057106.
  • Saunders, R., Crookes, K., Gullick, K., Gallagher, O., Seaman, K., Scaini, D., Ang, M., Bulsara, C., Ewens, B., Hughes, J., O'Connell, B., Etherton-Beer, C. (2022). Nurses leading volunteer support for older adults in hospital: A discussion paper. Collegian: The Australian Journal of Nursing Practice, Scholarship and Research, 29(6), 931-936. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.colegn.2022.08.005.
  • Nguyen, M., Whitehead, L., Dermody, G., Saunders, R. (2022). The use of theory in qualitative research: Challenges, development of a framework and exemplar. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 78(1), e21-e28. https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.15053.
  • Nguyen, M., Whitehead, L., Saunders, R., Dermody, D. (2022). Systematic Review of Perception of Barriers and Facilitators to Chronic Disease Self-Management Among Older Adults: Implications for Evidence-Based Practice. Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, 19(3), 191-200. https://doi.org/10.1111/wvn.12563.

2021

Journal Articles

  • Saunders, R., Chan, K., Graham, R., Adams, E., Bulsara, C., Seaman, K., Cranny-Connolly, M. (2021). Nursing and Allied Health Staff Perceptions and Experiences of a Volunteer Stroke Peer Support Program: A Qualitative Study. Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, 14(December 2021), 3513-3522. https://doi.org/10.2147/JMDH.S341773.
  • Saunders, R., Glass, C., Seaman, K., Gullick, K., Andrew, J., Wilkinson, A., Davray, A. (2021). Clinical staff perceptions on the quality of end-of-life care in an Australian acute private hospital: a cross-sectional survey. Australian Health Review, 45(6), 771-777. https://doi.org/10.1071/AH20329.
  • Saunders, R., Wood, E., Coleman, A., Gullick, K., Graham, R., Seaman, K. (2021). Emergencies within hospital wards: An observational study of the non-technical skills of medical emergency teams. Australasian Emergency Nursing Journal, 24(2), 89-95. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.auec.2020.07.003.
  • Saunders, R., Crookes, K., Atee, M., Bulsara, C., Bulsara, M., Etherton-Beer, C., Ewens, B., Gallagher, O., Graham, R., Gullick, K., Haydon, S., Nguyen, K., O'Connell, B., Seaman, K., Hughes, J. (2021). Prevalence of frailty and pain in hospitalised adult patients in an acute hospital: a protocol for a point prevalence observational study. BMJ Open, 11(3), Article number e046138. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-046138.
  • Saunders, R., Seaman, K., Emery, L., Bulsara, M., Ashford, C., McDowall, J., Gullick, K., Ewens, B., Sullivan, T., Foskett, C., Whitehead, L. (2021). Comparing an eHealth Program (My Hip Journey) With Standard Care for Total Hip Arthroplasty: Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies, 8(1), Article number e22944. https://doi.org/10.2196/22944.
  • Saunders, R., Seaman, K., Glass, C., Gullick, K., Andrew, J., Davray, A. (2021). Improving the safety and quality of end-of-life in an Australian private hospital setting: An audit of documented end-of-life care. Australasian Journal on Ageing, 40(4), 449-456. https://doi.org/10.1111/ajag.12986.
  • Bulsara, C., Saunders, R., Emery, L., Etherton-Beer, C. (2021). Reflecting on experiences of care: An exploratory qualitative descriptive study of the perspectives of stroke survivors, families and staff.. BMJ Open, 11(12), article number e047559. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-047559.
  • Etherton-Beer, C., Horner, B., Venturato, L., Saunders, R., Flicker, L. (2021). Development of a Toolkit to support sustainable culture change in residential aged care. Australasian Journal on Ageing, 40(1), 77-83. https://doi.org/10.1111/ajag.12890.

2020

Journal Articles

  • Dugmore, H., Carr, S., Saunders, R. (2020). Interpreting the value of feedback: Older adult voices in nursing education. Nurse Education in Practice, 48(October 2020), Article number 102868. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nepr.2020.102868.

2019

Journal Articles

  • Saunders, R., Dugmore, H., Seaman, K., Singer, R., Lake, F. (2019). Interprofessional learning in ambulatory care. The Clinical Teacher, 16(1), 41-46. https://doi.org/10.1111/tct.12764.
  • Saunders, R., Seaman, K., Graham, R., Christiansen, A. (2019). The effect of volunteers’ care and support on the health outcomes of older adults in acute care: A systematic scoping review. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 28(23-24), 4236-4249. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.15041.
  • Nguyen, K., Seaman, K., Saunders, R., Williams, E., Harrup-Gregory, J., Comans, T. (2019). Benefit–cost analysis of an interprofessional education program within a residential aged care facility in Western Australia. Journal of Interprofessional Care, 33(6), 619-627. https://doi.org/10.1080/13561820.2019.1577808.

2018

Journal Articles

  • Seaman, K., Saunders, R., Dugmore, H., Tobin, C., Singer, R., Lake, F. (2018). Shifts in nursing and medical students’ attitudes, beliefs and behaviours about interprofessional work: An interprofessional placement in ambulatory care. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 27(15-16), 3123-3130. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.14506.
  • Saunders, R., Seaman, K., Ashford, C., Sullivan, T., McDowall, J., Whitehead, L., Ewens, B., Pedler, K., Gullick, K. (2018). An eHealth program for patients undergoing a total hip arthroplasty: Protocol for a randomized controlled trial. JMIR Research Protocols, 7(6), Article no. e137. https://doi.org/10.2196/resprot.9654.
  • Saunders, R., Arnold, E., Seaman, K., Green, A., Gullick, K. (2018). Graduate registered nurses’ reflections on implementing safety and quality improvement projects. Reflective Practice, 19(5), 678-689. https://doi.org/10.1080/14623943.2018.1538958.

2017

Journal Articles

  • Saunders, R., Miller, K., Dugmore, H., Etherton-Beer, C. (2017). Demystifying aged care for medical students. The Clinical Teacher, 14(2), 100-103. https://doi.org/10.1111/tct.12484.
  • Seaman, K., Saunders, R., Williams, E., Harrup-Gregory, J., Loffler, H., Lake, F. (2017). An examination of students’ perceptions of their interprofessional placements in residential aged care. Journal of Interprofessional Care, 31(2), 147-153. https://doi.org/10.1080/13561820.2016.1262338.
  • Jonas-Dwyer, DR., Gallagher, O., Saunders, R., Dugmore, H., Bulsara, C., Metcalfe, H. (2017). Confronting reality: A case study of a group of student nurses undertaking a management of aggression training (MOAT) program. Nurse Education in Practice, 27(November), 78-88. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nepr.2017.08.008.

2016

Journal Articles

  • Bulsara, C., Etherton-Beer, C., Saunders, R. (2016). Models for community based day care for older people: A narrative review. Cogent Social Sciences Online, 2(1), 1267301. https://doi.org/10.1080/23311886.2016.1267301.
  • Stanley, D., Beament, T., Falconer, D., Haigh, M., Saunders, R., Stanley , K., Wall, P. (2016). Would you recommend nursing as a career to men?. Working Papers in the Health Sciences, 1(14), 1-6.
  • Brand, G., Miller, K., Wise, S., Saunders, R., Dugmore, H., Etherton-Beer, C. (2016). Depth of Field: Using photographs and narratives to explore and reflect on ageing. Reflective Practice, 17(6), 676-680. https://doi.org/10.1080/14623943.2016.1206878.
  • Boyle, E., Saunders, R., Drury, V. (2016). A qualitative study of patient experiences of Type 2 Diabetes care delivered comparatively by General Practice Nurses and Medical Practitioners. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 25(13-14), 1977-1986. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.13219.
  • Zulch, D., Saunders, R., Peters, J., Quinlivan, J. (2016). Effectiveness of a service learning model with Allied Health Assistant students in aged care. International Journal of Training Research, 14(2), 161-170. https://doi.org/10.1080/14480220.2016.1203577.
  • Stanley, D., Beament, T., Falconer, D., Haigh, M., Saunders, R., Stanley, K., Wall, P., Nielson, S. (2016). The male of the species: A profile of men in nursing. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 72(5), 1155-1168. https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.12905.
  • Saunders, R., Singer, R., Dugmore, H., Seaman, K., Lake, F. (2016). Nursing students’ reflections on an interprofessional placement in ambulatory care. Reflective Practice, 17(4), 393-402. https://doi.org/10.1080/14623943.2016.1164686.
  • Brand, G., Miller, K., Saunders, R., Dugmore, H., Etherton-Beer, C. (2016). Expanding the caring lens: Nursing and medical students reflecting on images of older people. Gerontology and Geriatrics Education, 37(2), 167-184. https://doi.org/10.1080/02701960.2015.1059832.

2015

Journal Articles

  • Thistlewaite, J., Kumar, K., Moran, M., Saunders, R., Carr, S. (2015). An exploratory review of pre-qualification interprofessional education evaluations. Journal of Interprofessional Care, 29(4), 292-297. https://doi.org/10.3109/13561820.2014.985292.
  • Seaman, K., Bulsara, C., Saunders, R. (2015). Interprofessional learning in residential aged care: Providing optimal care for residents. Australian Journal of Primary Health, 21(3), 360-364. https://doi.org/10.1071/PY14026.
  • Metcalfe, H., Jonas-Dwyer, D., Saunders, R., Dugmore, H. (2015). Using the technology: Introducing point of view video glasses into the simulated clinical learning environment. CIN: Computers, Informatics, Nursing, 33(10), 443-447. https://doi.org/10.1097/CIN.0000000000000168.

2014

Journal Articles

  • Steketee, C., Forman, D., Dunston, R., Yassine, T., Matthews, L., Saunders, R., Nicol, P., Alliex, S. (2014). Interprofessional health education in Australia: Three research projects informing curriculum renewal and development. Applied Nursing Research, 27(2), 115-120. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apnr.2014.03.002.

Conference Publications

  • Gallagher, O., Saunders, R., Tambree, K., Alliex, S., Monterosso, L., Naglazas, Y. (2014). Nursing student experiences of death and dying during a palliative care clinical placement: Teaching and learning implications. Proceedings of the 2014 Teaching and Learning Forum (1-10). UWA.

Research Projects

  • Frailty KIT: An Australian Frailty Network to Create Knowledge, Implement Findings and Support Training, National Health and Medical Research Council, MRFF - Dementia, Ageing and Aged Care Mission - 2021 Demenia, Ageing and Aged Care Grant, 2022 ‑ 2027, $185,200.
  • BEFRIENDING WITH GENIE: An intervention to reduce loneliness and increase social support and service access for people living with dementia and their caregivers from CaLD backgrounds, National Health and Medical Research Council, MRFF - Dementia, Ageing and Aged Care Mission, 2023 ‑ 2027, $1,480,065.
  • Improving communication to enhance patients’ health literacy, empowerment & self-management of heart failure , Ramsay Hospital Research Foundation, Grant, 2023 ‑ 2026, $178,016.
  • Staff perceptions of the effectiveness of hospital wide communication during the COVID-19 pandemic., Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Grant, 2013 ‑ 2026, $11,065.
  • The use of syringe drivers in End-of-Life Care in Hospital: A Multi-Methods Study, Hollywood Private Hospital Research Foundation, Grant, 2024 ‑ 2026, $29,990.
  • An effective-implementation pilot study to improve pain assessment for hospitalised older adults with cognitive impairment using a technology-driven pain assessment tool, WA Nurses Memorial Charitable Trust, Grant, 2024 ‑ 2025, $14,750.
  • Appropriateness, Feasibility and Acceptability of a Nurse-Led Volunteer Support Program for Older Adults in Hospital , Hollywood Private Hospital Research Foundation, Grant, 2023 ‑ 2025, $15,000.
  • Ramsay Health Care Sponsorship of Research Fellow, Ramsay Health Care Australia Pty Ltd, Grant, 2017 ‑ 2025, $364,779.
  • Adaptation and validation of the Dementia Community Attitudes Questionnaire (DCAQ), Edith Cowan University, Early-Mid Career Researcher Grant Scheme 2024 (Stream 1), 2024 ‑ 2025, $39,961.
  • Improving pain assessment for hospitalised older adults following orthopaedic surgery using a technology-driven pain assessment: An effectiveness-implementation pilot study., Edith Cowan University, Early-Mid Career Researcher Grant Scheme 2022 (Stream 2), 2023 ‑ 2024, $40,000.
  • Optimising outcomes for frail hospitalised older adults - volunteer support and pain assessment interventions: A cluster randomised control trial, Ramsay Hospital Research Foundation, Grant, 2020 ‑ 2024, $734,070.
  • Evaluation of a Virtual Home Health Heart Failure Program , Ramsay Connect, Grant, 2022 ‑ 2023, $56,861.
  • Improving care for older adults with cognitive impairment in hospital through nurse led volunteer support interventions and a technology driven pain assessment. , Ramsay Hospital Research Foundation, Grant, 2021 ‑ 2023, $100,000.
  • University students’ experiences of volunteering to support older adults in hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative case study., Volunteering WA, Research Grant Program 2021-22, 2022 ‑ 2023, $9,479.
  • Patient and family’s perceptions of their involvement in nursing bedside handover – a case study, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Grant, 2021 ‑ 2022, $29,983.
  • Evaluating nurse change-of-shift handovers at a private hospital, Edith Cowan University, ECU Industry Engagement Grant, 2019 ‑ 2020, $20,000.
  • Quality of end-of-life care in hospital: A multi-faceted study of end-of-life care and perceptions of bereaved family and clinical staff., Edith Cowan University, ECU Industry Collaboration Grant - 2017 Open Round, 2018 ‑ 2019, $30,000.
  • Optimising school nurse involvement in youth based tobacco control programs, Healthway (WA Health Promotion Foundation), Healthway - Grant, 2005 ‑ 2013, $441,398.
  • Proposal to conduct a four state demonstration project to develop an evidence based/best practice model to facilitate quality clinical placements in aged care, University of Tasmania, Grant, 2005 ‑ 2006, $64,771.
  • Clinical placements of nurses in Western Australia: A project to assess and improve the quality of scope of clinical education, WA Nurses Memorial Charitable Trust, Grant, 2004 ‑ 2006, $12,818.

Research Student Supervision

Current Supervisions

Principal Supervisor

  • Master of Nursing (Research), Health professionals experience of caring for patients with heart failure in an acute hospital: A descriptive case study
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Barriers and enablers of staff in recognising and responding to clinical deterioation in a subacute care setting
  • Master of Nursing (Research), Knowledge of nursing staff on pain assessment for older adults with cognitive impairment in hospitals
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Knowledge and perception of personal risk factors for ischaemic heart disease : A mixed methods study of first generation Indian migrants living in Melbourne

Completed Supervisions

Principal Supervisor

  • Doctor of Philosophy, The experiences of older people and their caregivers receiving home care package services: A grounded theory study
  • Master of Nursing Research: Men in nursing in Australia: A mixed method study from the perspective of male nurses
  • Master of Nursing Research: Patient experience of diabetic care by a practice nurse in an urban general practice setting
  • Master of Nursing (Research), End-of-life care in residential aged care: The perceptions of bereaved family members

Co-principal Supervisor

  • Master of Health Professional Education: The experience of residents living in age care giving feedback to nursing students in a simulated learning environment

Associate Supervisor

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Health beliefs, health behaviours and perceived support needs among older Vietnam-born people living with chronic disease in the Australian context: A focused ethnographic study
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