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Dr Nigel Lee
Dr

Nigel Lee

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Overview

Background

Nigel is a Senior Research Fellow and NHMRC Emerging Leadership Fellow (EL1) with the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work and the Midwifery Research Unit. He is also an Adjunct Associate Professor with the Molly Wardaguga Research Centre, Charles Darwin University. He is a Midwife with clinical, education, research and policy experience encompassing a broad range of midwifery care provision including birth suite, continuity of care and community midwifery. Nigel is an effective clinical leader with a track record for linking research with clinical practice and effecting practice change. He completed a PhD in 2013 researching different techniques for the administration of sterile water injections for the management of back pain in labour. His research in this field is ongoing. Nigel’s other areas of research interest include the duration and management of normal first and second stage labour. Nigel has expertise in conducting randomised controlled trials and mixed methods design. He is a strong collaborative researcher with projects involving fellow academics from Australia, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the USA.

Availability

Dr Nigel Lee is:
Available for supervision

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Australian Catholic University

Works

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70 works between 2011 and 2026

41 - 60 of 70 works

2021

Journal Article

How a perineal care bundle impacts midwifery practice in Australian maternity hospitals: A critical, reflexive thematic analysis

Allen, Jyai, Small, Kirsten and Lee, Nigel (2021). How a perineal care bundle impacts midwifery practice in Australian maternity hospitals: A critical, reflexive thematic analysis. Women and Birth, 35 (1), e1-e9. doi: 10.1016/j.wombi.2021.01.012

How a perineal care bundle impacts midwifery practice in Australian maternity hospitals: A critical, reflexive thematic analysis

2021

Conference Publication

Preparing students to contribute to quality improvement in the practice setting

Jauncey-Cooke, Jacqueline and Lee, Nigel (2021). Preparing students to contribute to quality improvement in the practice setting. Council of Deans of Nursing & Midwifery Symposium, Sunshine Coast, QLD Australia, 23-24 November 2021.

Preparing students to contribute to quality improvement in the practice setting

2020

Journal Article

Caesarean delivery rates and analgesia effectiveness following injections of sterile water for back pain in labour: a multicentre, randomised placebo controlled trial

Lee, Nigel, Gao, Yu, Collins, Sally L., Mårtensson, Lena B., Randall, Wendy, Rowe, Toni-Marie and Kildea, Sue (2020). Caesarean delivery rates and analgesia effectiveness following injections of sterile water for back pain in labour: a multicentre, randomised placebo controlled trial. EClinicalMedicine, 25 100447, 100447. doi: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2020.100447

Caesarean delivery rates and analgesia effectiveness following injections of sterile water for back pain in labour: a multicentre, randomised placebo controlled trial

2020

Journal Article

Using simulation to teach undergraduate nursing and midwifery students research design

Lee, Nigel and Peacock, Ann (2020). Using simulation to teach undergraduate nursing and midwifery students research design. Nurse Education in Practice, 45 102804, 102804. doi: 10.1016/j.nepr.2020.102804

Using simulation to teach undergraduate nursing and midwifery students research design

2019

Journal Article

Effectiveness of breast massage in the treatment of women with breastfeeding problems: a systematic review

Anderson, Loretta, Kynoch, Kathryn, Kildea, Sue and Lee, Nigel (2019). Effectiveness of breast massage in the treatment of women with breastfeeding problems: a systematic review. JBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports, 17 (8), 1-1694. doi: 10.11124/jbisrir-2017-003932

Effectiveness of breast massage in the treatment of women with breastfeeding problems: a systematic review

2019

Journal Article

Does introducing a dedicated early labour area improve birth outcomes? A pre-post intervention study

Williams, Lauren, Jenkinson, Bec, Lee, Nigel, Gao, Yu, Allen, Jyai, Morrow, Jane and Kildea, Sue (2019). Does introducing a dedicated early labour area improve birth outcomes? A pre-post intervention study. Women and Birth, 33 (3), 259-264. doi: 10.1016/j.wombi.2019.05.001

Does introducing a dedicated early labour area improve birth outcomes? A pre-post intervention study

2019

Conference Publication

The power of silence: maternal and neonatal outcomes from a comparison of spontaneous and directed pushing in second stage labour

Lee, Nigel, Gao, Yu, Lotz, Laurne and Sue Kildea (2019). The power of silence: maternal and neonatal outcomes from a comparison of spontaneous and directed pushing in second stage labour. Australian College of Midwives (ACM 2019), Canberra, ACT, Australia, 17-19 September 2019. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.wombi.2019.07.178

The power of silence: maternal and neonatal outcomes from a comparison of spontaneous and directed pushing in second stage labour

2019

Conference Publication

The power of silence: maternal and neonatal outcomes from a comparison of spontaneous and directed pushing in second stage labour

Lee, Nigel, Gao, Yu, Lotz, Lauren and Kildea, Sue (2019). The power of silence: maternal and neonatal outcomes from a comparison of spontaneous and directed pushing in second stage labour. ACM 2019 National Conference, Canberra, ACT, Australia, 17–19 September 2019. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.wombi.2019.07.178

The power of silence: maternal and neonatal outcomes from a comparison of spontaneous and directed pushing in second stage labour

2019

Journal Article

Knowledge and use of sterile water injections amongst midwives in the United Kingdom: a cross-sectional study

Lee, Nigel, Jomeen, Julie, Mårtensson, Lena B., Emery, Vanessa and Kildea, Sue (2019). Knowledge and use of sterile water injections amongst midwives in the United Kingdom: a cross-sectional study. Midwifery, 68, 9-14. doi: 10.1016/j.midw.2018.10.001

Knowledge and use of sterile water injections amongst midwives in the United Kingdom: a cross-sectional study

2019

Conference Publication

The contribution of midwifery education to the provision of woman-centred care: Outcomes and implications of an integrative review

Brady, Susannah, Lee, Nigel, Gibbons, Kristen and Bogossian, Fiona (2019). The contribution of midwifery education to the provision of woman-centred care: Outcomes and implications of an integrative review. ACM 2019 National Conference – Power, Passion and Politics, Canberra, Australia, 17–19 September 2019. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier BV. doi: 10.1016/j.wombi.2019.07.198

The contribution of midwifery education to the provision of woman-centred care: Outcomes and implications of an integrative review

2019

Journal Article

Woman-centred care: an integrative review of the empirical literature

Brady, Susannah, Lee, Nigel, Gibbons, Kristen and Bogossian, Fiona (2019). Woman-centred care: an integrative review of the empirical literature. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 94, 107-119. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2019.01.001

Woman-centred care: an integrative review of the empirical literature

2018

Journal Article

Maternal and neonatal outcomes from a comparison of spontaneous and directed pushing in second stage

Lee, Nigel, Gao, Yu, Lotz, Lauren and Kildea, Sue (2018). Maternal and neonatal outcomes from a comparison of spontaneous and directed pushing in second stage. Women and Birth, 32 (4), e433-e440. doi: 10.1016/j.wombi.2018.10.005

Maternal and neonatal outcomes from a comparison of spontaneous and directed pushing in second stage

2018

Journal Article

Perineal injury associated with hands on/hands poised and directed/undirected pushing: a retrospective cross-sectional study of non-operative vaginal births, 2011-2016

Lee, Nigel, Firmin, Meaghan, Gao, Yu and Kildea, Sue (2018). Perineal injury associated with hands on/hands poised and directed/undirected pushing: a retrospective cross-sectional study of non-operative vaginal births, 2011-2016. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 83, 11-17. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2018.04.002

Perineal injury associated with hands on/hands poised and directed/undirected pushing: a retrospective cross-sectional study of non-operative vaginal births, 2011-2016

2018

Book Chapter

Disturbances in the rhythm of labour

Lee, Nigel (2018). Disturbances in the rhythm of labour. Midwifery: preparation for practice. (pp. 861-889) edited by Sally Pairman, Sally K. Tracy, Hannah G. Dahlen and Lesley Dixon. Chatswood, NSW, Australia: Elsevier Australia.

Disturbances in the rhythm of labour

2017

Journal Article

Sterile water injections for childbirth pain: An evidenced based guide to practice

Mårtensson, Lena B., Hutton, Eileen K., Lee, Nigel, Kildea, Sue, Gao, Yu and Bergh, Ingrid (2017). Sterile water injections for childbirth pain: An evidenced based guide to practice. Women and Birth, 31 (5), 380-385. doi: 10.1016/j.wombi.2017.12.001

Sterile water injections for childbirth pain: An evidenced based guide to practice

2017

Journal Article

‘Tough love’: the experiences of midwives giving women sterile water injections for the relief of back pain in labour

Lee, Nigel, Kildea, Sue and Stapleton, Helen (2017). ‘Tough love’: the experiences of midwives giving women sterile water injections for the relief of back pain in labour. Midwifery, 53, 80-86. doi: 10.1016/j.midw.2017.07.016

‘Tough love’: the experiences of midwives giving women sterile water injections for the relief of back pain in labour

2017

Conference Publication

Second stage techniques and risk of perineal injury: A retrospective cohort study

Lee, Nigel, Firmin, Meaghan, Gao, Yu and Kildea, Sue (2017). Second stage techniques and risk of perineal injury: A retrospective cohort study. AMSTERDAM: ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV. doi: 10.1016/j.wombi.2017.08.026

Second stage techniques and risk of perineal injury: A retrospective cohort study

2017

Journal Article

Comparing Different Partograph Designs for Use in Standard Labor Care: A Pilot Randomized Trial

Lee, Nigel J., Neal, Jeremy, Lowe, Nancy K. and Kildea, Sue V. (2017). Comparing Different Partograph Designs for Use in Standard Labor Care: A Pilot Randomized Trial. Maternal and Child Health Journal, 22 (3), 1-9. doi: 10.1007/s10995-017-2366-0

Comparing Different Partograph Designs for Use in Standard Labor Care: A Pilot Randomized Trial

2017

Journal Article

So you want to conduct a randomised trial? Learnings from a 'failed' feasibility study of a Crisis Resource Management prompt during simulated paediatric resuscitation

Teis, Rachel, Allen, Jyai, Lee, Nigel and Kildea, Sue (2017). So you want to conduct a randomised trial? Learnings from a 'failed' feasibility study of a Crisis Resource Management prompt during simulated paediatric resuscitation. Australasian Emergency Nursing Journal, 20 (1), 37-44. doi: 10.1016/j.aenj.2016.12.001

So you want to conduct a randomised trial? Learnings from a 'failed' feasibility study of a Crisis Resource Management prompt during simulated paediatric resuscitation

2017

Book

Midwifery

Glover, Pauline, Lewis, Louise, McNeill, Liz, Costins, Pauline, Warland, Jane, Kew, Clare, Bradfield, Zoe, Kuliukas, Lesley, Staff, Lynne, Burns, Virginia, Mannix, Trudi, Taylor, Ann, Lee, Nigel and Brady, Susannah (2017). Midwifery. Milton, QLD Australia: John Wiley & Sons.

Midwifery

Funding

Current funding

  • 2025 - 2028
    OPTIMISing induction of labour care: oral misoprostol versus balloon dilatation within a stratified inpatient to outpatient setting [The OptiMis-IO study]: A feasibility study (SCHHS led SERTF Grant)
    Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2027
    Fentanyl use by nebuliser in labour - the FUN Study (ANZCA Grant led by MNHHS)
    Metro North Hospital and Health Service
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2027
    Water injections: Transforming childbirth pain management for any woman, anywhere.
    NHMRC Investigator Grants
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2021 - 2026
    A novel use of sterile water for injection to relieve pain in labour
    NHMRC MRFF PPHR - Efficient Use of Existing Medicines
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2017
    Impact on Caesarean Rates following Injections of Sterile Water (ICARIS): A randomised controlled trial
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant

Supervision

Availability

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Master Philosophy

    Respectful Maternity Care Implementation

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Alka Kothari

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Nursing Leadership Development and Succession Planning in Saudi Arabia

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Glenda Hawley, Associate Professor Peter Lewis

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Disciplining birth: A sociological analysis of birth trauma, obstetric violence and Australian maternity care

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Rebecca Olson

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Midwife-led continuity of care and breastfeeding beyond hospital discharge: A mixed methods study

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Leonie Callaway

Completed supervision

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