Dr Amanda Pigott
Dr

Amanda Pigott

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Background

Amanda Pigott (BOccThy, PhD) is an occupational therapist with over 25 years’ experience in oedema and lymphoedema management. Amanda has a bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy and a PhD obtained studying the side effects of cancer treatment. Amanda is passionate about improving oedema management. To progress this passion, she works as a specialist clinician, is a key researcher in the field of lymphoedema and delivers education through training and conference presentations.

  • As a clinician, Amanda works in the public sector as a clinical specialist at the Princess Alexandra Hospital cancer-related lymphoedema clinic.
  • As a researcher, Amanda holds a position as an honorary research fellow at the University of Queensland. She has been involved in research projects securing over $650, 000 in research funding through competitive grants. As a researcher, Amanda ranks in the top 2.5% of published authors worldwide on lymphoedema (May 2024; expertscape.com)
  • As an educator, Amanda has been trainign occupational therapists in oedema management since for 15 years. She has provided training to public and private organisations. Her training is regularly delivered via Occupational Therapy Australia. Amanda also delivers lectures and tutorials to undergraduate Occupational Therapy students addressing the occupational therapy role in cancer care, palliative care and management of complex conditions.

Amanda was awarded the Contribution to Lymphology Research award from the Australasian Lymphology Association in recognition of conducting, publishing and presenting lymphoedema related research to promote or support evidence based practice in the prevention, detection, diagnosis and management of lymphoedema. She was awarded the Dr Dorothea Sandars and Irene Lee Churchill Fellowship to study techniques in head and neck lymphoedema assessment and treatment methods.

Amanda is an active member of the Australasian Lymphology Association through her roles on the research committee and conference scientific committees.

Availability

Dr Amanda Pigott is:
Available for supervision

Fields of research

Biomedical and Clinical Sciences

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, The University of Queensland
  • Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland

Research interests

  • Improving health care for people with lymphoedema

  • Head and neck lymphoedema

  • Managing the side effects of cancer

  • Cancer-related fatigue

  • The delivery of occupational therapy within a public hospital setting

Search Professor Amanda Pigott’s works on UQ eSpace

46 works between 2008 and 2024
All (46) Journal Article (36) Book Chapter (1) Conference Publication (9)

1 - 20 of 46 works

2024

Journal Article

Indocyanine green lymphography in conservative lymphedema management: an exploration of the impact on lymphedema therapy plans

Trevethan, Megan, Doig, Emmah, Patterson, Freyr and Pigott, Amanda (2024). Indocyanine green lymphography in conservative lymphedema management: an exploration of the impact on lymphedema therapy plans. Seminars in Oncology Nursing, 41 (1) 151792, 151792. doi: 10.1016/j.soncn.2024.151792

Indocyanine green lymphography in conservative lymphedema management: an exploration of the impact on lymphedema therapy plans

2024

Conference Publication

Application of a new indocyanine green lymphography (ICG-L) informed clinical decision support tool to individualise conservative lymphoedema management: ICG-TRANSLATE

Trevethan, Megan, Doig, Emmah, Patterson, Freyr and Pigott, Amanda (2024). Application of a new indocyanine green lymphography (ICG-L) informed clinical decision support tool to individualise conservative lymphoedema management: ICG-TRANSLATE. COSA's 51st Annual Scientific Meeting: Bridging gaps, building progress, breaking down disparities, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia, 13-15 November 2024. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/ajco.14117

Application of a new indocyanine green lymphography (ICG-L) informed clinical decision support tool to individualise conservative lymphoedema management: ICG-TRANSLATE

2024

Conference Publication

Does undergoing ICG lymphography impact patient perspectives of lymphoedema self-management

Trevethan, M., Doig, E., Patterson, F. and Pigott, A. (2024). Does undergoing ICG lymphography impact patient perspectives of lymphoedema self-management. 15th Australasian Lymphology Association Conference, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 1-5 May 2024.

Does undergoing ICG lymphography impact patient perspectives of lymphoedema self-management

2024

Conference Publication

Exploration of the impact of ICG lymphography on individual’s lymphoedema self-management plans

Trevethan, M., Doig, E., Patterson, F. and Pigott, A. (2024). Exploration of the impact of ICG lymphography on individual’s lymphoedema self-management plans. 15th Australasian Lymphology Association Conference, Adelaide, SA Australia, 1-5 May 2024.

Exploration of the impact of ICG lymphography on individual’s lymphoedema self-management plans

2023

Journal Article

Lymphatic drainage patterns in head and neck lymphoedema: a preliminary imaging study with indocyanine green lymphography

Pigott, Amanda, Suami, Hiroo, McCann, Andrew and Trevethan, Megan (2023). Lymphatic drainage patterns in head and neck lymphoedema: a preliminary imaging study with indocyanine green lymphography. Journal of Lymphoedema, 18 (1), 28-33.

Lymphatic drainage patterns in head and neck lymphoedema: a preliminary imaging study with indocyanine green lymphography

2023

Journal Article

Indocyanine green lymphography in conservative lymphedema therapy: a scoping review

Trevethan, Megan, Patterson, Freyr, Doig, Emmah and Pigott, Amanda (2023). Indocyanine green lymphography in conservative lymphedema therapy: a scoping review. Rehabilitation Oncology, 41 (4), 180-190. doi: 10.1097/01.reo.0000000000000347

Indocyanine green lymphography in conservative lymphedema therapy: a scoping review

2023

Journal Article

Safety and acceptability of a modified swallowing impairment screening assessment via nasendoscopy following head and neck cancer treatment: a feasibility study

Pitt, Rachael, Hutchison, Alana, Pigott, Amanda and Brown, Bena (2023). Safety and acceptability of a modified swallowing impairment screening assessment via nasendoscopy following head and neck cancer treatment: a feasibility study. Speech, Language and Hearing, 27 (3) 2248696, 222-233. doi: 10.1080/2050571x.2023.2248696

Safety and acceptability of a modified swallowing impairment screening assessment via nasendoscopy following head and neck cancer treatment: a feasibility study

2023

Journal Article

A prospective, longitudinal and exploratory study of head and neck lymphoedema and dysphagia following chemoradiotherapy for head and neck cancer

Jeans, Claire, Brown, Bena, Ward, Elizabeth C., Vertigan, Anne E., Pigott, Amanda E., Nixon, Jodie L., Wratten, Chris and Boggess, May (2023). A prospective, longitudinal and exploratory study of head and neck lymphoedema and dysphagia following chemoradiotherapy for head and neck cancer. Dysphagia, 38 (4), 1059-1071. doi: 10.1007/s00455-022-10526-1

A prospective, longitudinal and exploratory study of head and neck lymphoedema and dysphagia following chemoradiotherapy for head and neck cancer

2022

Journal Article

A prospective observational cohort study examining the development of head and neck lymphedema from the time of diagnosis

Pigott, Amanda, Brown, Bena, White, Nicole, McPhail, Steven, Porceddu, Sandro, Liu, Howard, Jeans, Claire, Panizza, Ben and Nixon, Jodie (2022). A prospective observational cohort study examining the development of head and neck lymphedema from the time of diagnosis. Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, 19 (4), 473-481. doi: 10.1111/ajco.13843

A prospective observational cohort study examining the development of head and neck lymphedema from the time of diagnosis

2022

Journal Article

Navigating the application of new innovations: Establishing an indocyanine green lymphography clinic in Australia

Trevethan, Megan, Bennett, Sally, Doig, Emmah, Patterson, Freyr and Pigott, Amanda (2022). Navigating the application of new innovations: Establishing an indocyanine green lymphography clinic in Australia. Health and Social Care in the Community, 30 (6), e5549-e5559. doi: 10.1111/hsc.13979

Navigating the application of new innovations: Establishing an indocyanine green lymphography clinic in Australia

2022

Conference Publication

Indocyanine green (ICG) lymphography and conservative lymphoedema therapy: A scoping review

Trevethan, M., Doig, E., Patterson, F. and Pigott, A. (2022). Indocyanine green (ICG) lymphography and conservative lymphoedema therapy: A scoping review. 14th Australasian Lymphology Association Conference, Hobart, TAS Australia, 26 May 2022.

Indocyanine green (ICG) lymphography and conservative lymphoedema therapy: A scoping review

2022

Journal Article

The health service impact of an occupational therapy practice placement model: Student-resourced service delivery of groups

Pigott, A., Patterson, F., Birch, S., Oakley, P., Doig, E. and Impact of SRSD of Groups Placement Project Team (2022). The health service impact of an occupational therapy practice placement model: Student-resourced service delivery of groups. Focus On Health Professional Education, 23 (2), 21-34. doi: 10.11157/fohpe.v23i2.525

The health service impact of an occupational therapy practice placement model: Student-resourced service delivery of groups

2021

Journal Article

Exploring the patient perspectives of student‐resourced service delivery of rehabilitation groups: a qualitative study

Pigott, Amanda, Patterson, Freyr, Prescott, Sarah, Doig, Emmah, Fleming, Jennifer, “Impact of SRSD of groups placement” project team, Fitzgerald, Cate, Laracy, Sue, Searles, Jacqueline, McKenzie, Amy, Strong, Jenny, Tornatore, Giovanna and Whitehead, Mary (2021). Exploring the patient perspectives of student‐resourced service delivery of rehabilitation groups: a qualitative study. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 69 (2), 140-150. doi: 10.1111/1440-1630.12776

Exploring the patient perspectives of student‐resourced service delivery of rehabilitation groups: a qualitative study

2021

Journal Article

Head and neck lymphoedema: research challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic

Pigott, Amanda, Brown, Bena, Trevethan, Megan, Porceddu, Sandro, McCann, Andrew, Pitt, Rachael and Nixon, Jodie (2021). Head and neck lymphoedema: research challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. British Journal of Community Nursing, 26 (Sup10), S6-S15. doi: 10.12968/bjcn.2021.26.Sup10.S6

Head and neck lymphoedema: research challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic

2021

Journal Article

Occupational therapy for people with mask anxiety undergoing radiotherapy

Effeney, Lauren C., Nixon, Jodie L. and Pigott, Amanda E. (2021). Occupational therapy for people with mask anxiety undergoing radiotherapy. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 68 (5), 374-383. doi: 10.1111/1440-1630.12734

Occupational therapy for people with mask anxiety undergoing radiotherapy

2021

Journal Article

Student-resourced service delivery of occupational therapy rehabilitation groups: patient, clinician and student perspectives about the ingredients for success

Patterson, Freyr, Doig, Emmah, Fleming, Jenny, Strong, Jenny, Birch, Stephen, Whitehead, Mary, Laracy, Sue, Fitzgerald, Cate, Tornatore, Giovanna, McKenzie, Amy, Searles, Jacqueline and Pigott, Amanda (2021). Student-resourced service delivery of occupational therapy rehabilitation groups: patient, clinician and student perspectives about the ingredients for success. Disability and Rehabilitation, 44 (18), 1-12. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2021.1922517

Student-resourced service delivery of occupational therapy rehabilitation groups: patient, clinician and student perspectives about the ingredients for success

2021

Journal Article

It was just mind blowing to be honest: a qualitative phenomenological study exploring cancer survivor's experiences of indocyanine green lymphography used to inform lymphedema therapy management

Pigott, Amanda, Doig, Emmah, McCann, Andrew and Trevethan, Megan (2021). It was just mind blowing to be honest: a qualitative phenomenological study exploring cancer survivor's experiences of indocyanine green lymphography used to inform lymphedema therapy management. Supportive Care in Cancer, 29 (11), 6389-6397. doi: 10.1007/s00520-021-06229-2

It was just mind blowing to be honest: a qualitative phenomenological study exploring cancer survivor's experiences of indocyanine green lymphography used to inform lymphedema therapy management

2020

Journal Article

Association between external and internal lymphedema and chronic dysphagia following head and neck cancer treatment

Jeans, Claire, Ward, Elizabeth C., Brown, Bena, Vertigan, Anne E., Pigott, Amanda E., Nixon, Jodie L., Wratten, Chris and Boggess, May (2020). Association between external and internal lymphedema and chronic dysphagia following head and neck cancer treatment. Head and Neck, 43 (1) hed.26484, 255-267. doi: 10.1002/hed.26484

Association between external and internal lymphedema and chronic dysphagia following head and neck cancer treatment

2020

Journal Article

Comparing the prevalence, location, and severity of head and neck lymphedema after postoperative radiotherapy for oral cavity cancers and definitive chemoradiotherapy for oropharyngeal, laryngeal, and hypopharyngeal cancers

Jeans, Claire, Brown, Bena, Ward, Elizabeth C., Vertigan, Anne E., Pigott, Amanda E., Nixon, Jodie L., Wratten, Chris and Fellowship: Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (2020). Comparing the prevalence, location, and severity of head and neck lymphedema after postoperative radiotherapy for oral cavity cancers and definitive chemoradiotherapy for oropharyngeal, laryngeal, and hypopharyngeal cancers. Head and Neck, 42 (11) hed.26394, 3364-3374. doi: 10.1002/hed.26394

Comparing the prevalence, location, and severity of head and neck lymphedema after postoperative radiotherapy for oral cavity cancers and definitive chemoradiotherapy for oropharyngeal, laryngeal, and hypopharyngeal cancers

2020

Journal Article

Incidence and risk factors for lower limb lymphedema associated with endometrial cancer: Results from a prospective, longitudinal cohort study

Pigott, Amanda, Obermair, Andreas, Janda, Monika, Vagenas, Dimitrios, Ward, Leigh C., Reul-Hirche, Hildegard and Hayes, Sandra C. (2020). Incidence and risk factors for lower limb lymphedema associated with endometrial cancer: Results from a prospective, longitudinal cohort study. Gynecologic Oncology, 158 (2), 375-381. doi: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2020.04.702

Incidence and risk factors for lower limb lymphedema associated with endometrial cancer: Results from a prospective, longitudinal cohort study

Past funding

  • 2019 - 2020
    A remote surveillance model of care to reduce cost and resource demand when monitoring for lymphoedema after breast cancer
    Queensland Health
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2020
    Head and neck lymphoedema treatment: An examination and development of current standards of care
    PA Research Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2020
    Research Fellow - Occupational Therapy (Joint appointment with the State of Queensland through Queensland Health)
    Metro South Hospital and Health Service
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2019
    Development of a Near Infrared Fluorescence Lymphatic Imaging (NIRFLI) mapping clinic for individualised clinical diagnosis, assessment and management of Lymphoedema
    Study, education and research trust account
    Open grant

Availability

Dr Amanda Pigott is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Indocyanine Green lymphography in lymphoedema therapy

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Emmah Doig

  • Doctor Philosophy

    ICG Lymphography in Lymphoedema Therapy

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Emmah Doig

Completed supervision

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