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Dr Fiona Bogossian
Dr

Fiona Bogossian

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Overview

Background

Fiona Bogossian is currently Professor of Practice Education in Health at the University of the Sunshine Coast.

Fiona is a Registered Nurse and Midwife with clinical, policy, education and research experience in midwifery and neonatal nursing. She has professional qualifications in education, public health and epidemiology, and a strong track record in teaching and research academic mentorship. Fiona is a Churchill Fellow, a Fellow of the Australian College of Midwives and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

As a foundation academic in the UQ School of Nursing & Midwifery (2005-2018), Fiona held leadership roles including Program Director, Director of Research and Director of Research Higher Degrees. Teaching highlights include implementation of the ground-breaking UQ Bachelor of Nursing curriculum, pioneering the first Bachelor of Midwifery program in Queensland and design and implementation of UQ's first practice based electronic portfolio system. Fiona held strategic responsibility for the School research direction, training and performance contributing to Above World Class Ranking of 5 for the field of research ‘nursing’ in 2012 and 2015.

Fiona’s research addresses better perinatal health outcomes and workforce education & development. She has expertise in clinical, health services and education research in particular epidemiology, longitudinal cohort studies, randomised trials, qualitative approaches and mixed methods. She has been Chief and Associate Investigator on $2.9 million of Cat 1 and Cat 4 grants since 2009, and has over 90 peer reviewed publications.

Fiona’s disciplinary research and education leadership is demonstrated at local, state, national and international levels through a long history of ministerial appointments, membership of research foundation grants committees, chairing program accreditation panels, as Sub-Editor for Women & Birth, and more recently as a panel member for the ERA Impact and Engagement Pilot (2107), and the discipline representative on the Universitas 21 Health Sciences Group Executive (2013-2016).

Availability

Dr Fiona Bogossian is:
Available for supervision

Fields of research

Qualifications

  • Postgraduate Diploma, Queensland University of Technology
  • Bachelor of Applied Science, Queensland University of Technology
  • Masters (Coursework) of Public Health, Griffith University
  • Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland

Works

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343 works between 1994 and 2025

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2017

Conference Publication

Postnatal gestational diabetes follow up: Australian women's experiences

Kilgour, C., Bogossian, F., Callaway, L. and Gallois, C. (2017). Postnatal gestational diabetes follow up: Australian women's experiences. 31st Triennial International Congress Integrative Manual Medicine Congress, Toronto, Canada, 18-22 June 2017.

Postnatal gestational diabetes follow up: Australian women's experiences

2017

Conference Publication

Enough is enough: Noise in the neonatal unit - translating evidence into practice

Best, Kobi, Bogossian, Fiona and New, Karen (2017). Enough is enough: Noise in the neonatal unit - translating evidence into practice. Australian College of Neonatal Nurses 25th Annual Conference, Fraser Island, QLD, Australia, 18-20 October 2017.

Enough is enough: Noise in the neonatal unit - translating evidence into practice

2017

Journal Article

Examining the nexus of labour pain and culture using an applied social science framework

Power, Stephanie, Bogossian, Fiona E., Sussex, Roland and Strong, Jenny (2017). Examining the nexus of labour pain and culture using an applied social science framework. Revista Horizonte de Enfermería, 28 (2), 53-78. doi: 10.7764/Horiz_Enferm.28.2.53

Examining the nexus of labour pain and culture using an applied social science framework

2017

Conference Publication

Seven secrets to successful postnatal gestational diabetes follow up

Kilgour, C., Bogossian, F., Callaway, L. and Gallois, C. (2017). Seven secrets to successful postnatal gestational diabetes follow up. 31st Triennial International Congress Integrative Manual Medicine Congress, Toronto, Canada, 18-22 June 2017.

Seven secrets to successful postnatal gestational diabetes follow up

2017

Conference Publication

Enhancing students’ confidence, competence and knowledge with Integrated Skills Challenge

Ng, L. and Bogossian, F. (2017). Enhancing students’ confidence, competence and knowledge with Integrated Skills Challenge. Australia and New Zealand Association of Professional Health Educators, Adelaide, SA, Australia, 11 - 14 July 2017. Renmark, SA, Australia: Flinders University.

Enhancing students’ confidence, competence and knowledge with Integrated Skills Challenge

2017

Conference Publication

Australian stories of midwives under clinical investigation: a phenomenological exploration of the personal and professional impact

Alexander, Catherine, Bogossian, Fiona and New, Karen (2017). Australian stories of midwives under clinical investigation: a phenomenological exploration of the personal and professional impact. Australian College of Midwives National Conference: Calling All Midwives: The Truth is Out There, Adelaide, SA, Australia, 30 October - 2 November 2017. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier BV. doi: 10.1016/j.wombi.2017.08.056

Australian stories of midwives under clinical investigation: a phenomenological exploration of the personal and professional impact

2017

Book Chapter

Instructor resource guides: Chapters 1 - 12

Bogossian, Fiona (2017). Instructor resource guides: Chapters 1 - 12. Understanding research methods for evidence-based practice in health. (pp. 1-240) Milton, QLD, Australia: Wiley.

Instructor resource guides: Chapters 1 - 12

2017

Conference Publication

"Midwifery is not a job for me. It is my passion. It is my calling": a qualitative analysis of Australian midwifery students' articulation of their midwifery philosophy.

Winters-Chang, P. and Bogossian, F. (2017). "Midwifery is not a job for me. It is my passion. It is my calling": a qualitative analysis of Australian midwifery students' articulation of their midwifery philosophy.. 31st Triennial International Confederation of Midwives Congress, Toronto, Canada, 18-22 June 2017.

"Midwifery is not a job for me. It is my passion. It is my calling": a qualitative analysis of Australian midwifery students' articulation of their midwifery philosophy.

2017

Book

A guide for the assessment of clinical competence using simulation

Vincent-Lambert, Craig and Bogossian, Fiona (2017). A guide for the assessment of clinical competence using simulation. Auckland Park, South Africa: Universitas 21 Health Sciences Group - U21 HSG.

A guide for the assessment of clinical competence using simulation

2016

Journal Article

A critical analysis of women's descriptions of labor pain based on the McGill Pain Questionnaire

Power, Stephanie, Bogossian, Fiona E.;, Strong, Jenny and Sussex, Roland (2016). A critical analysis of women's descriptions of labor pain based on the McGill Pain Questionnaire. International Journal of Childbirth, 6 (4), 223-233. doi: 10.1891/2156-5287.6.4.223

A critical analysis of women's descriptions of labor pain based on the McGill Pain Questionnaire

2016

Journal Article

Neonatal Early Warning Tools for recognising and responding to deterioration in neonates cared for in the maternity setting: a retrospective case-control study

Paliwoda, Michelle, New, Karen and Bogossian, Fiona (2016). Neonatal Early Warning Tools for recognising and responding to deterioration in neonates cared for in the maternity setting: a retrospective case-control study. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 61, 125-135. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2016.06.006

Neonatal Early Warning Tools for recognising and responding to deterioration in neonates cared for in the maternity setting: a retrospective case-control study

2016

Journal Article

[Withdrawn Publication] Lung recruitment manoeuvres in mechanically ventilated children for reducing respiratory morbidity

Jauncey-Cooke, Jacqueline, Schibler, Andreas, Bogossian, Fiona, Gibbons, Kristen, Grant, Caroline A. and East, Christine E. (2016). [Withdrawn Publication] Lung recruitment manoeuvres in mechanically ventilated children for reducing respiratory morbidity. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2016 (3) CD008866. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD008866.pub2

[Withdrawn Publication] Lung recruitment manoeuvres in mechanically ventilated children for reducing respiratory morbidity

2016

Journal Article

Corrigendum to "Undergraduate nursing students' performance in recognising and responding to sudden patient deterioration in high psychological fidelity simulated environments: An Australian multi-centre study"

Bogossian, Fiona, Cooper, Simon, Cant, Robyn, Beauchamp, Alison, Porter, Joanne, Kain, Victoria, Bucknall, Tracey, Phillips, Nicole M. and The First2Act Research Team (2016). Corrigendum to "Undergraduate nursing students' performance in recognising and responding to sudden patient deterioration in high psychological fidelity simulated environments: An Australian multi-centre study". Nurse Education Today, 38 (5), 154-154. doi: 10.1016/j.nedt.2015.12.016

Corrigendum to "Undergraduate nursing students' performance in recognising and responding to sudden patient deterioration in high psychological fidelity simulated environments: An Australian multi-centre study"

2016

Journal Article

Autism in toddlers born very preterm

Pritchard, Margo Anne, de Dassel, Therese, Beller, Elaine, Bogossian, Fiona, Russo, Santo, Johnston, Linda, Paynter, Jessica, Russo, Santo and Scott, James (2016). Autism in toddlers born very preterm. Pediatrics, 137 (2) e20151949, e20151949.1-e20151949.10. doi: 10.1542/peds.2015-1949

Autism in toddlers born very preterm

2016

Journal Article

Early maternal reflective functioning and infant emotional regulation in a preterm infant sample at 6 months corrected age

Heron-Delaney, Michelle, Kenardy, Justin A., Brown, Erin A., Jardine, Chloe, Bogossian, Fiona, Neuman, Louise, de Dassel, Therese and Pritchard, Margo (2016). Early maternal reflective functioning and infant emotional regulation in a preterm infant sample at 6 months corrected age. Journal of Paediatric Psychology, 41 (8), 906-914. doi: 10.1093/jpepsy/jsv169

Early maternal reflective functioning and infant emotional regulation in a preterm infant sample at 6 months corrected age

2016

Journal Article

Development and piloting the Woman Centred Care Scale (WCCS)

Brady, Susannah, Bogossian, Fiona and Gibbons, Kristen (2016). Development and piloting the Woman Centred Care Scale (WCCS). Women and Birth, 30 (3), 220-226. doi: 10.1016/j.wombi.2016.10.010

Development and piloting the Woman Centred Care Scale (WCCS)

2016

Journal Article

An analysis of nursing students' decision-making in teams during simulations of acute patient deterioration

Bucknall, Tracey K., Forbes, Helen, Phillips, Nicole M., Hewitt, Nicky A., Cooper, Simon and Bogossian, Fiona (2016). An analysis of nursing students' decision-making in teams during simulations of acute patient deterioration. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 72 (10), 2482-2494. doi: 10.1111/jan.13009

An analysis of nursing students' decision-making in teams during simulations of acute patient deterioration

2016

Conference Publication

Sharing the load: a pilot study investigating Practice Nurse involvement in post part consultations

Brodribb, Wendy, Bogossian, Fiona, Antovich, Ashley, Young, J., Farley, R., Goodwin, H. and Tin, A. (2016). Sharing the load: a pilot study investigating Practice Nurse involvement in post part consultations. Primary Health Care (PHC) Research Conference, Canberra, ACT, Australia, 8-9 June 2016. Kingston ACT Australia: PHC.

Sharing the load: a pilot study investigating Practice Nurse involvement in post part consultations

2016

Conference Publication

Sensory exposure of neonates in single room environments (SENSE): An observational study of light exposure

Best, Kobi, Bogossian, Fiona and New, Karen (2016). Sensory exposure of neonates in single room environments (SENSE): An observational study of light exposure. 9th COINN International Neonatal Nurses Conference, Vancouver, Canada, 14-17 August, 2016.

Sensory exposure of neonates in single room environments (SENSE): An observational study of light exposure

2016

Conference Publication

Clinical Simulation Workshop Invited Presentation

Bogossian, Fiona and Lambert, Craig (2016). Clinical Simulation Workshop Invited Presentation. Universitas 21 Health Sciences Meeting, Birmingham, United Kingdon, 12-16 September 2016.

Clinical Simulation Workshop Invited Presentation

Funding

Past funding

  • 2015 - 2016
    High quality simulation of clinical practice - Phase one of the Australian National Nursing and Midwifery Simulation Study (ANNMSS)
    James Cook University
    Open grant
  • 2015
    EOI - Queensland Clinical Education & Training Council
    Queensland Regional Training Network
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2015
    Developing and disseminating web based educational approaches for enhanced patient deterioration
    Monash University
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2015
    Managing serious illness: Advanced educational software for the health professions
    Monash University
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2018
    Clinical Academic Fellowship - Midwifery
    Clinical Academic Fellowships
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2013
    Can eye-tracking technology improve situational awareness and student feedback during simulation?
    OLT Seed Projects
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2014
    Work-based assessment of teamwork: an interprofessional approach
    OLT Innovation and Development Grants
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2013
    Managing patient deterioration: Enhancing student nurses' competence through web-based simulation and feedback techniques
    Monash University
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2013
    Managing patient deterioration: enhancing student nurses competence through web-based simulation and feedback techniques
    ALTC Innovation and Development Grants
    Open grant
  • 2011
    Nurses and Midwives, doctors and graduate e-cohort suite of studies
    Queensland Health
    Open grant
  • 2010
    Use of Simulated Learning Environments (SLEs) in midwifery curriculum
    Commonwealth Health Workforce Australia (HWA)
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2011
    Developmental surveillance in high risk children: a nursing response to a growing health service dilemma
    Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital Research Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2010
    Developmental surveillance in high-risk children: a nursing response to a growing health service dilemma (6-month cohort study)
    Queensland Nursing Council
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2010
    The Pituri Project: Investigating the effects of maternal smokeless native tobacco use on perinatal health outcomes in Central Australia
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2009
    UQ Travel Awards Category 2, Fiona Elizabeth Bogossian
    UQ Travel Grants Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2010
    Development and implementation of a generic health science professional practice e-portfolio template
    UQ Teaching & Learning Strategic Grants
    Open grant
  • 2005 - 2008
    Investigating Maternal Fatigue: A Cohort Study
    UQ New Staff Research Start-Up Fund
    Open grant

Supervision

Availability

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