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Associate Professor Mandy Towell-Barnard

Associate Dean (Teaching and Learning)

Staff Member Details
Email: a.towell-barnard@ecu.edu.au
Campus: Joondalup  
ORCID iD: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2475-7724

Associate Professor Mandy Towell-Barnard is the Associate Dean (Teaching and Learning) in the School of Nursing and Midwifery and an Adjunct Research Fellow in the Centre for Nursing Research at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital.

As ADTL, Mandy oversees the quality of teaching and learning in the School, accreditation processes and major course reviews to ensure the student experience, retention and success are as good as they can be.

Professional Associations

  • Golden Key Honour Society.
  • International Family Nursing Association

Research Areas and Interests

A research focus on optimising clinical outcomes for families and patients with Type 2 diabetes, cognitive impairment, and morbid obesity within the acute care setting. Interest in emotional intelligence and preventing violence against healthcare workers in the acute care setting.

Qualifications

  • Doctor Curationis, South Africa, 2012.
  • Magister Curationis Critical Care, South Africa, 2004.
  • Baccalaureus Curationis Community Nursing Science, South Africa, 2000.
  • Diploma Critical Care Nursing General, South Africa, 1994.
  • Diploma General Nursing, South Africa, 1987.

Research Outputs

Journal Articles

  • Sarpong, A., Arabiat, D., Gent, L., Afrifa-Yamoah, E., Barnard, M. (2023). Nurses’ perception of missed nursing care in a Western Australian teaching hospital: A cross-sectional study. Collegian: The Australian Journal of Nursing Practice, Scholarship and Research, 30(4), 602-611. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.colegn.2023.05.005.
  • Sarpong, A., Arabiat, D., Gent, L., Barnard, M. (2023). A Bibliometric Analysis of Missed Nursing Care Research: Current Themes and Way Forward. Nursing Forum: an independent voice for nursing, 2023(2023), article number 8334252. https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/8334252.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Journal Articles

  • Om, O., Whitehead, L., Vafeas, C., Barnard, M. (2022). A qualitative systematic review on the experiences of homelessness among older adults. BMC Geriatrics, 22(1), article number 363. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-022-02978-9.
  • Mbengo, F., Adama, E., Barnard, M., Bhana, A., Zgambo, M. (2022). Barriers and Facilitators to HIV Prevention Interventions for Reducing Risky Sexual Behavior Among Youth Worldwide: A Systematic Review. BMC Infectious Diseases, 22(1), Article number 679. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-022-07649-z.
  • Mbengo, F., Adama, E., Barnard, M., Bhana, A., Afrifa-Yamoah, E., Zgambo, M. (2022). Impact of you only live once: A resilience-based HIV prevention intervention to reduce risky sexual behaviour among youth in South Africa. Acta Psychologica, 230(October 2022), article number 103757. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actpsy.2022.103757.
  • Ewens, B., Kemp, V., Barnard, M., Whitehead, L. (2022). The nursing care of people with class III obesity in an acute care setting: a scoping review. BMC Nursing, 21(1), article number 33. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-021-00760-7.

Journal Articles

  • Ewens, B., Seaman, K., Whitehead, L., Barnard, M., Michelle, Y. (2021). A delirium prevalence audit and a pre and post evaluation of an interprofessional education intervention to increase staff knowledge about delirium in older adults. BMC Nursing, 20(1), 202. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-021-00692-2.
  • Foxall, F., Sundin, D., Barnard, M., Ewens, B., Kemp, V., Porock, D. (2021). Revealing Meaning From Story: The Application of Narrative Inquiry to Explore the Factors That Influence Decision Making in Relation to the Withdrawal of Life-Sustaining Treatment in The Intensive Care Unit. International Journal of Qualitative Methods, 20(6 July 2021), Article Number: 16094069211028345. https://doi.org/10.1177/16094069211028345.
  • Naef, R., Brysiewicz, P., Mc Andrew, N., Beierwaltes, P., Chiang, V., Clisbee, D., De Beer, J., Honda, J., Kakazu, S., Nagl-Cupal, M., Price, A., Richardson, S., Richardson, A., Tehan, T., Barnard, M., Eggenberger, S. (2021). Intensive care nurse-family engagement from a global perspective: A qualitative multi-site exploration. Intensive and Critical Care Nursing, 66(October 2021), Article number 103081. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.iccn.2021.103081.

Journal Articles

  • Barnard, M., Coventry, L., Foster , L., Davis , S., Twigg, D., Bharat, C., Boston , J. (2020). The psychometric validation of the quality practical experience (QPE) instruments (nurses and student nurse) to evaluate clinical supervision of undergraduate student nurses. Nurse Education in Practice, 43(February 2020), Article number 102697. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nepr.2020.102697.
  • Abu-Qamar, MZ., Whitehead, L., Barnard, M., Kemp, V. (2020). Foot Problems in Patients in Acute Care: A point prevalence survey. Journal of Wound Ostomy and Continence Nursing, 47(5), 513-520. https://doi.org/10.1097/WON.0000000000000674.
  • Barnard, M., Slatyer, S., Cadwallader, H., Harvey, M., Davis, S. (2020). The influence of adaptive challenge on engagement of multidisciplinary staff in standardising aseptic technique in an emergency department: A qualitative study. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 29(3-4), 459-467. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.15109.

Journal Articles

  • Steinwandel, U., Gibson, N., Barnard, M., Parsons, R., Rippey, J., Rosman, J. (2019). Does the intravascular volume status in haemodialysis patients measured by inferior vena cava ultrasound correlate with bioimpedance spectroscopy?. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 28(11-12), 2135-2146. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.14804.
  • Arabiat, D., Whitehead, L., Al Jabery, M., Barnard, M., Shields, L., Abu Sabah, E. (2019). Traditional methods for managing illness in newborns and infants in an Arab society. International Nursing Review, 66(3), 329-337. https://doi.org/10.1111/inr.12505.
  • Coventry, L., Hosking, JM., Chan, DT., Coral, E., Lim, WH., Barnard, M., Twigg, D., Rickard, C. (2019). Variables associated with successful vascular access cannulation in hemodialysis patients: a prospective cohort study. BMC Nephrology, 20(2019), Article no.197. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12882-019-1373-3.
  • Oliver, K., Oosthuizen, J., Cross, M., Barnard, M. (2019). Nurses' perception of work-related stress: a cross-sectional study. Journal of Health, Safety and Environment, 35(1), 91-111.
  • Ghosh, M., Twigg, D., Kutzer, Y., Barnard, M., De Jong, G., Dodds, M. (2019). The validity and utility of violence risk assessment tools to predict patient violence in acute care settings: An integrative literature review. International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, 28(6), 1248-1267. https://doi.org/10.1111/inm.12645.

Journal Articles

  • Steinwandel, U., Gibson, N., Barnard, M., Rippey, JJ., Rosman, J. (2018). Can a renal nurse assess fluid status using ultrasound on the inferior vena cava? A cross–sectional interrater study. Hemodialysis International, 22(2), 261-269. https://doi.org/10.1111/hdi.12606.
  • Steinwandel, U., Gibson, N., Barnard, M., Parsons, R., Rippey, JJ., Rosman, J. (2018). Measuring the prevalence of intradialytic hypotension in a satellite dialysis clinic: Are we too complacent?. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 27(7-8), e1561-e1570. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.14309.
  • Whitehead, L., Jacob, E., Barnard, M., Abu-Qamar, MZ., Cole, A. (2018). The role of the family in supporting the self-management of chronic conditions: A qualitative systematic review. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 27(1-2), 22-30. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.13775.
  • Steinwandel, U., Gibson, N., Barnard, M., Rippey, JJ., Rosman, J. (2018). Educating renal nurses — inferior vena caval ultrasound for intravascular volume assessment. Renal Society of Australasia Journal, 14(2), 59-64.

Journal Articles

  • Steinwandel, U., Gibson, N., Rippey, JC., Barnard, M., Rosman, J. (2017). Use of ultrasound by registered nurses – A systematic literature review. Journal of Renal Care, 43(3), 132-142. https://doi.org/10.1111/jorc.12191.
  • Nolan, S., Hendricks, J., Ferguson, S., Barnard, M. (2017). Social networking site (SNS) use by adolescent mothers: Can social support and social capital be enhanced by online social networks? – A structured review of the literature. Midwifery, 48(May), 24-31. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2017.03.002.
  • Coventry, L., Pickles, S., Ong, M., Barnard, M., Giles, M., Murray, K., Twigg, D. (2017). Impact of the Orthopaedic Nurse Practitioner Role on Acute Hospital Length of Stay and Cost-savings for Patients with Hip Fracture: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 73(11), 2652-2663. https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.13330.

Journal Articles

  • Redknap, R., Twigg, D., Barnard, M. (2016). What interventions can improve the mental health nursing practice environment?. International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, 25(1), 42-50. https://doi.org/10.1111/inm.12187.
  • Nagel, Y., Barnard, M., Nel, E., Foxall, F. (2016). The emotional intelligence of registered nurses commencing critical care nursing. Curationis: accredited research journal of the Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa, 39(1), e1-e7. https://doi.org/10.4102/curationis.v39i1.1606.

Journal Articles

  • Barnard, M., Nel, WE., Muller, A. (2015). Model of facilitation of emotional intelligence to promote wholeness of neophyte critical care nurses in South Africa. Health SA Gesondheid, 20(2015), 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hsag.2015.04.001.
  • Redknap, R., Twigg, D., Rock, D., Barnard, M. (2015). Nursing practice environment: A strategy for mental health nurse retention?. International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, 24(3), 262-271. https://doi.org/10.1111/inm.12126.
  • Nolan, S., Hendricks, J., Barnard, M. (2015). Social networking sites (SNS); exploring their uses and associated value for adolescent mothers in Western Australia in terms of social support provision and building social capital. Midwifery, 31(9), 912-919. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2015.05.002.

Journal Articles

  • Barnard, M., Nel, E., Muller, A. (2013). The emotional intelligence of a group of critical-care nurses in South Africa. Health SA Gesondheid, 18(1), 10p. https://doi.org/10.4102/hsag.v18i1.674.

Journal Articles

  • Barnard, M., Nel, E. (2010). Pre-operative education programme for patients undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery. Africa Journal of Nursing and Midwifery, 12(1), 3-14.

Research Projects

  • Impacts of the Orthopaedic Nurse Practitioner Role on the Care of Hip Fracture Patients: Patient and Economic Outcomes (Subproject for G1001207), Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Grant, 2013 ‑ 2025, $7,832.
  • The accuracy and clinical utility of violence risk assessment tools for the acute care setting_Subproject for Institution # G1001207, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Grant, 2013 ‑ 2025, $35,628.
  • Evaluation of the One Focus Clinical Facilitation Model for Nursing Students at SCGH Subproject for Institution # G1001207, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Grant, 2013 ‑ 2025, $17,699.
  • Staff perceptions of the effectiveness of hospital wide communication during the COVID-19 pandemic., Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Grant, 2013 ‑ 2025, $11,065.
  • Workplace aggression and violence, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Grant, 2021 ‑ 2024, $27,273.
  • Evaluating the impact of a Safety for Staff Education Program (S4S) on knowledge, attitudes and confidence, for all occupation categories in managing violence and aggression acute care, A mixed methods study, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Grant, 2021 ‑ 2024, $27,273.
  • Healthcare workers perceptions of aggression and violence in the acute care setting in WA: A cross-sectional survey, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Grant, 2021 ‑ 2023, $27,273.
  • Patient and family’s perceptions of their involvement in nursing bedside handover – a case study, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Grant, 2021 ‑ 2022, $29,983.
  • Understanding health beliefs of young Aboriginal people with type 2 diabetes, Healthway (WA Health Promotion Foundation), Health Promotion Research - Exploratory Research Grants, 2019 ‑ 2021, $75,000.
  • Evaluating nurse change-of-shift handovers at a private hospital, Edith Cowan University, ECU Industry Engagement Grant, 2019 ‑ 2020, $20,000.
  • Examining consumer experiences of a tertiary hospital emergency department in Western Australia: A mixed methods study, Department of Health WA, Nursing and Midwifery Office Grant, 2019 ‑ 2020, $29,500.
  • Family experience of an Australian adult intensive care unit waiting room - A mixed-method study, Department of Health WA, Nursing and Midwifery Office Grant, 2019 ‑ 2020, $35,513.
  • Introducing an Intervention to Improve Adherence to Pressure Injury Evidence Based Guidelines: a Cluster Randomised Trial, WA Nurses Memorial Charitable Trust, Grant, 2016 ‑ 2020, $40,000.
  • Independent predictors of successful vascular access (VA) cannulation in haemodialysis patients and the development of a VA cannulation complexity instrument., Edith Cowan University, ECU Industry Collaboration Grant - 2015 (Round 2), 2015 ‑ 2019, $22,500.
  • Investigating nurse-led hospital based diabetes education: Alignment with evidenced based practice, patient satisfaction and hospital readmission., Edith Cowan University, ECU Early Career Researcher Grant - 2017, 2017 ‑ 2018, $30,000.
  • Insulin Stabilisation Ambulatory Program for Inpatients Discharged from Hospital – “Virtual Ward”, Edith Cowan University, ECU Industry Collaboration Grant - 2015 (Round 1), 2015 ‑ 2018, $25,000.
  • A cohort study to inform the development of a strategic intervention to develop EI, student well-being and retention across an undergraduate nursing and nursing/midwifery university program in WA., Edith Cowan University, School of Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Initiative Fund, 2017 ‑ 2018, $10,000.
  • A Pilot Randomised Control Trial to Compare Failure Rates between Anti-infective CVC, PICC and Anti-infective PICC lines in Patients that Receive TPN, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Grant, 2015 ‑ 2017, $39,626.
  • Evaluation of the One Focus Clinical Facilitation Model for Nursing Students at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, WA Nurses Memorial Charitable Trust, Grant, 2015 ‑ 2017, $10,000.
  • Cognitive Impairment and Readmission rates in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Admitted to the Acute Care Setting: A Cohort Study, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Research Advisory Committee Funding Grant 2016/17, 2016 ‑ 2017, $47,392.
  • Multidisciplinary Staff Engagement in Implementation of Standardised Aseptic Technique in an Acute Hospital, Edith Cowan University, ECU Industry Collaboration Grant - 2014 (Round 1), 2013 ‑ 2015, $25,025.

Research Student Supervision

Principal Supervisor

  • Doctor of Philosophy, An evidence-based low-level laser acupuncture for primary dysmenorrhea: development and preliminary evaluation on the feasibility
  • Doctor of Philosophy, The Handmaidens Tale: An Exploratory Sequential Mixed-Method Study of Registered Nurses' Perspectives of their Professional Identity
  • Doctor of Philosophy, A narrative inquiry exploring the experience of the young adult with obesity
  • Master of Nursing (Research), The prevelance of distress and the associated risk factors in newly diagnosed breast cancer patients in Western Australia

Associate Supervisor

  • Master of Nursing (Research), ICU Delirium Following Cardiac Surgery: A Narrative Inquiry From Family Members Perspectives
  • Doctor of Philosophy, An exploration of the decision-making process in the management of aggression and violence in the emergency department in Western Australia: A narrative inquiry
  • Doctor of Philosophy, The development, implementation and evaluation of a novel intervention for Delirium in an adult intensive care unit: A pilot study
  • Doctor of Philosophy, The experience of previously homeless older adults relocated to a residential aged care facility in Bhutan: A narrative inquiry
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Aboriginal Noongar Men's Experiences of Childbirth
  • Master of Nursing (Research), Enhanced Recovery After Surgery: Improving the quality of the postoperative care for the adult cardiac surgical patient in the Intensive Care Unit
  • Doctor of Philosophy, An exploration of weight stigma reduction within nursing care in Australia

Principal Supervisor

  • Master by Research: The emotional intelligence of professional nurses commencing critical care nursing in private hospitals in Gauteng.
  • Master by Research: Critical Care nurses? experiences following their involvement in a sentinel event in a private hospital in Gauteng.
  • Doctor of Philosophy, The Experiences of Individuals Following Total Laryngectomy in Western Australia, a Narrative Inquiry
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Exploring the prevalence and impact of missed nursing care on nurse-patient outcomes in Western Australia: A descriptive correlational study.

Co-principal Supervisor

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Ultrasound measurements on the inferior vena cava by renal nursing staff for assessment and management of intravascular volume status in haemodialysis patients

Associate Supervisor

  • Doctor of Philosophy, A mixed-method study to evaluate the effectiveness of a policy-driven tool to improve the recognition of and response to clinical deterioration in acute care.
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Evaluation of the You Only Live Once: A Resilience-Based Intervention for reducing Risky Sexual Behaviours Associated with HIV Infection Among Youth in South Africa
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Whose death is it anyway? Withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment: An exploration of the experiences of intensive care nurses and doctors

Adjunct Supervisor

  • Doctor of Health Science (Clinical Leadership and Management), The mental health nursing practice environment: Implications for nurse retention.
  • Doctor of Philosophy, An assessment of nurses' experiences of work related stress through self-reporting and hair cortisol analysis, in a typical metropolitan hospital setting in Western Australia
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