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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2014
Conference Publication
Postnatal follow up of women who have gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM): communication between mothers, hospital maternity clinicians and general practitioners
Kilgour, Catherine, Bogossian, Fiona and Callaway, Leonie (2014). Postnatal follow up of women who have gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM): communication between mothers, hospital maternity clinicians and general practitioners. ICM Prague 2014: 30th Triennial Congress of the International Confederation of Midwives, Prague, Czech Republic, 1-5 June, 2014.
2014
Conference Publication
Simulation fidelity - Does it matter in the development of integrated performance of technical skills in student midwives - a randomised intervention trial
Brady, S., Gibbons, K. and Bogossian, F. (2014). Simulation fidelity - Does it matter in the development of integrated performance of technical skills in student midwives - a randomised intervention trial. 5th International Nurse Education Conference, Noordijkerhout, The Netherlands, 22-25 June 2014.
2014
Conference Publication
"Insightful pregnancy": mental health problems during pregnancy and birth consequences
Staneva, A. and Bogossian, F. (2014). "Insightful pregnancy": mental health problems during pregnancy and birth consequences. 30th Triennial Congress, International Confederation of Midwives, Prague, Czech Republic, 1 - 5 June 2014.
2014
Journal Article
High flow nasal cannula for respiratory support in term infants (Protocol)
Mayfield, Sara, Jauncey-Cooke, Jacqueline, Schibler, Andreas, Hough, Judith and Bogossian, Fiona (2014). High flow nasal cannula for respiratory support in term infants (Protocol). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2014 (3) CD011010. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD011010
2014
Other Outputs
Managing patient deterioration: enhancing nursing students’ competence through web-based simulation and feedback techniques: Final Report 2014
Cooper, Simon, Bogossian, Fiona, Poreter, Jo and Cant, Robyn (2014). Managing patient deterioration: enhancing nursing students’ competence through web-based simulation and feedback techniques: Final Report 2014. Sydney, NSW, Australia: Office for Learning and Teaching.
2014
Journal Article
A review of interventions to prevent Type 2 Diabetes after Gestational Diabetes
Peacock, Ann S, Bogossian, Fiona, McIntyre, H. David and Wilkinson, Shelley (2014). A review of interventions to prevent Type 2 Diabetes after Gestational Diabetes. Women and Birth, 27 (4), e7-e15. doi: 10.1016/j.wombi.2014.09.002
2014
Conference Publication
Walking for Exercise and Nutrition to prevent Diabetes for You (WENDY) Project
Peacock, A, McIntyre, H. D., Wilkinson, S. A. and Bogossian, F. (2014). Walking for Exercise and Nutrition to prevent Diabetes for You (WENDY) Project. 30th Triennial Congress, International Confederation of Midwives, Prague, Czech Republic, 1-5 June 2014.
2014
Conference Publication
Managing deteriorating patients: the development and impact of the First2Act training program
Endacott, R., Cooper, S., Bogossian, F. and The First2Act Team (2014). Managing deteriorating patients: the development and impact of the First2Act training program. 5th International Nurse Education Conference, Noordijkerhout, The Netherlands, 22-25 June 2014.
2014
Conference Publication
Cross-cultural pain semantics: an applied multidisciplinary approach to understanding the pain of childbirth
Power, Stephanie, Bogossian, Fiona E., Strong, Jenny and Sussex, Roland (2014). Cross-cultural pain semantics: an applied multidisciplinary approach to understanding the pain of childbirth. AILA World Congress, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 10-15 August 2014.
2014
Journal Article
Leadership and teamwork in medical emergencies: performance of nursing students and Registered Nurses in simulated patient scenarios.
Endacott, Ruth, Bogossian, Fiona, Cooper, Simon J., Forbes, Helen, Kain, Victoria, Young, Susan C. and Porter, Joanne (2014). Leadership and teamwork in medical emergencies: performance of nursing students and Registered Nurses in simulated patient scenarios.. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 24 (1-2), 90-100. doi: 10.1111/jocn.12611
2014
Conference Publication
To sim or not to sim - that is the question
Bogosssian, Fiona and Campbell, Suzanne (2014). To sim or not to sim - that is the question. Universitas 21 Health Sciences Meeting, Fudan University Shanghai, China, 20-25 September 2014.
2014
Conference Publication
"So that's what I do, I wear a mask for people, so be it!" The 'untellable' experience of depression, anxiety and stress during pregnancy"
Staneva, A., Bogossian, F., Morawska, A. and Wittowski, A. (2014). "So that's what I do, I wear a mask for people, so be it!" The 'untellable' experience of depression, anxiety and stress during pregnancy". The Australian Sociological Association (TASA) Conference, Hobart , TAS, Australia, 24-26 November 2014.
2013
Journal Article
A case series of paediatric high flow nasal cannula therapy
Mayfield, Sara Anne, Jauncey-Cooke, Jacqueline and Bogossian, Fiona E. (2013). A case series of paediatric high flow nasal cannula therapy. Australian Critical Care, 26 (4), 189-192. doi: 10.1016/j.aucc.2013.05.004
2013
Journal Article
Inside the research incubator: a case study of an intensive undergraduate research experience for nursing & midwifery students
Kain, Victoria J., Hepworth, Julie, Bogossian, Fiona and McTaggart, Lya (2013). Inside the research incubator: a case study of an intensive undergraduate research experience for nursing & midwifery students. Collegian, 21 (3), 1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.colegn.2013.04.004
2013
Conference Publication
Manipulating positive end expiratory pressure to recruit lung volume in mechanically ventilated children
Jauncey-Cooke, J., Bogossian, F., East, C. E., Pham, T., Grant, C. and Schibler, A. (2013). Manipulating positive end expiratory pressure to recruit lung volume in mechanically ventilated children. 24th Annual Meeting of the European-Society-of-Paediatric-and-Neonatal-Intensive-Care, Rotterdam Netherlands, 12-15 June 2013. Heidelberg, Germany: Springer.
2013
Journal Article
An interpretive review of women's experiences of gestational diabetes mellitus: proposing a framework to enhance midwifery assessment
Devsam, Bianca U., Bogossian, Fiona E. and Peacock, Ann S. (2013). An interpretive review of women's experiences of gestational diabetes mellitus: proposing a framework to enhance midwifery assessment. Women and Birth, 26 (2), E69-E76. doi: 10.1016/j.wombi.2012.12.003
2013
Journal Article
A protocol for evaluating progressive levels of simulation fidelity in the development of technical skills, integrated performance and woman centred clinical assessment skills in undergraduate midwifery students
Brady, Susannah, Bogossian, Fiona, Gibbons, Kristen, Wells, Andrew, Lyon, Pauline, Bonney, Donna, Barlow, Melanie and Jackson, Anne (2013). A protocol for evaluating progressive levels of simulation fidelity in the development of technical skills, integrated performance and woman centred clinical assessment skills in undergraduate midwifery students. BMC Medical Education, 13 (1) 72, 72.1-72.7. doi: 10.1186/1472-6920-13-72
2013
Journal Article
The prevalence of work-related neck, shoulder and upper back musculo-skeletal disorders among midwives, nurses and physicians: a systematic review
Long, Maryann, Bogossian, Fiona and Johnston, Venerina (2013). The prevalence of work-related neck, shoulder and upper back musculo-skeletal disorders among midwives, nurses and physicians: a systematic review. Workplace Health and Safety, 61 (5), 223-229. doi: 10.3928/21650799-20130426-38
2013
Journal Article
A pilot project in distance education: Nurse practitioner students' experience of personal video capture technology as an assessment method of clinical skills
Strand, Haakan, Fox-Young, Stephanie, Long, Phil and Bogossian, Fiona (2013). A pilot project in distance education: Nurse practitioner students' experience of personal video capture technology as an assessment method of clinical skills. Nurse Education Today, 33 (3), 253-257. doi: 10.1016/j.nedt.2011.11.014
2013
Journal Article
Helping women but hurting ourselves? Neck and upper back musculoskeletal symptoms in a cohort of Australian Midwives
Long, Maryann H., Johnston, Venerina and Bogossian, Fiona (2013). Helping women but hurting ourselves? Neck and upper back musculoskeletal symptoms in a cohort of Australian Midwives. Midwifery, 29 (4), 359-367. doi: 10.1016/j.midw.2012.02.003
Funding
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Fiona Bogossian is:
- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Measuring safe practice of undergraduate nursing students
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Lauren Kearney
Completed supervision
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Sound and Language Exposure of Neonates in Single-room Environments
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Mark Davies
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Measuring and Defining Woman-Centred Care: A Mixed Methods Study
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Kristen Gibbons
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Pituri Stories: A Multiple Methods Study of Pituri Use and Maternal and Perinatal Outcomes in the central Australian Aboriginal Population.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Kathryn Steadman, Professor Karen Moritz
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
"I am the worst pregnant woman ever": a mixed-method study of the nature of psychological distress during pregnancy
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Alina Morawska
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2015
Doctor Philosophy
A Mixed methods Study of Interventions and Experiences to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus following Gestational Diabetes
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor David McIntyre, Dr Shelley Wilkinson
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2015
Doctor Philosophy
Evidence for the use of high flow nasal cannula therapy for respiratory management in paediatric units
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Jacqueline Jauncey-Cooke
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2015
Doctor Philosophy
Communication between Hospital Clinicians, General Practitioners and Women: Postpartum Follow-up of Mothers with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Leonie Callaway, Emeritus Professor David McIntyre
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2012
Doctor Philosophy
Transfer of preterm infants from incubator to open cot: a review of contemporary practice, a randomised controlled trial and a systematic review.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Mark Davies
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2012
Doctor Philosophy
'She goes home all aches and pains': an investigation of neck, shoulder, and upper back musculoskeletal symptoms in Australian midwives
Principal Advisor
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2011
Doctor Philosophy
Comparative studies of stress and coping in nurses in Australia and Singapore
Principal Advisor
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2012
Doctor Philosophy
The Association between Shift Work, Body Mass Index and Low Back Pain in a Cohort of Nurses and Midwives
Joint Principal Advisor
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Quantifying physiological vital sign differences in newborns from 34+0/7 weeks of gestation and establishment of vital sign reference ranges for the late preterm population.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Mark Davies
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
An epidemiological study of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) and ventilator-associated events (VAE) surveillance and preventative strategies in critically ill children
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Jacqueline Jauncey-Cooke
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Australia's Martial Madonna: the army nurse's commemoration in stained glass windows (1919-1951)
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Martin Crotty
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