Overview
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
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Research interests
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Improving health care for people with lymphoedema
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Head and neck lymphoedema
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Managing the side effects of cancer
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Cancer-related fatigue
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The delivery of occupational therapy within a public hospital setting
Works
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2019
Journal Article
Developing a sustainable cancer educational resource for occupational therapists
Pigott, Amanda, Nixon, Jodie, Brennan, Kate, Trevethan, Megan and Mahoney, Lauren (2019). Developing a sustainable cancer educational resource for occupational therapists. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 82 (10), 612-617. doi: 10.1177/0308022619848954
2019
Journal Article
A prospective examination of mask anxiety during radiotherapy for head and neck cancer and patient perceptions of management strategies
Nixon, Jodie L., Brown, Bena, Pigott, Amanda E., Turner, Jane, Brown, Elizabeth, Bernard, Anne, Wall, Laurelie R., Ward, Elizabeth C. and Porceddu, Sandro V. (2019). A prospective examination of mask anxiety during radiotherapy for head and neck cancer and patient perceptions of management strategies. Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences, 66 (3) jmrs.346, 184-190. doi: 10.1002/jmrs.346
2019
Journal Article
Patient perceptions of living with head and neck lymphoedema and the impacts to swallowing, voice and speech function
Jeans, Claire, Ward, Elizabeth C., Cartmill, Bena, Vertigan, Anne E., Pigott, Amanda E., Nixon, Jodie L. and Wratten, Chris (2019). Patient perceptions of living with head and neck lymphoedema and the impacts to swallowing, voice and speech function. European Journal of Cancer Care, 28 (1) e12894, e12894. doi: 10.1111/ecc.12894
2018
Journal Article
Exploring the prevalence and experience of mask anxiety for the person with head and neck cancer undergoing radiotherapy
Nixon, Jodie L., Cartmill, Bena, Turner, Jane, Pigott, Amanda E., Brown, Elizabeth, Wall, Laurelie R., Ward, Elizabeth C., Porceddu, Sandro V. and Wall, Laurelie (2018). Exploring the prevalence and experience of mask anxiety for the person with head and neck cancer undergoing radiotherapy. Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences, 65 (4), 282-290. doi: 10.1002/jmrs.308
2018
Journal Article
A mixed methods examination of distress and person-centred experience of head and neck lymphoedema
Nixon, Jodie L., Pigott, Amanda E., Cartmill, Bena, Turner, Jane, Fleming, Jennifer and Porceddu, Sandro V. (2018). A mixed methods examination of distress and person-centred experience of head and neck lymphoedema. Oral Oncology, 83, 18-24. doi: 10.1016/j.oraloncology.2018.05.025
2018
Journal Article
Head and neck lymphedema management: evaluation of a therapy program
Pigott, Amanda, Nixon, Jodie, Fleming, Jennifer and Porceddu, Sandro (2018). Head and neck lymphedema management: evaluation of a therapy program. Head and Neck, 40 (6), 1131-1137. doi: 10.1002/hed.25086
2016
Journal Article
Educational interventions for the management of cancer-related fatigue in adults (Review)
Bennett, Sally, Pigott, Amanda, Beller, Elaine, Haines, Terry, Meredith, Pamela and Delaney, Christie (2016). Educational interventions for the management of cancer-related fatigue in adults (Review). Cochrane Database of Systematic Review, 2016 (11) CD008144, CD008144. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD008144.pub2
2016
Journal Article
Compression use during an exercise intervention and associated changes in breast cancer–related lymphedema
Singh, Ben, Buchan, Jena, Box, Robyn, Janda, Monika, Peake, Jonathan, Purcell, Amanda, Reul-Hirche, Hildegard and Hayes, Sandra C. (2016). Compression use during an exercise intervention and associated changes in breast cancer–related lymphedema. Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, 12 (3), 216-224. doi: 10.1111/ajco.12471
2016
Journal Article
Measuring head and neck lymphedema: the "ALOHA" trial
Purcell, Amanda, Nixon, Jodie, Fleming, Jennifer, McCann, Andrew and Porceddu, Sandro (2016). Measuring head and neck lymphedema: the "ALOHA" trial. Head and Neck, 38 (1), 79-84. doi: 10.1002/hed.23853
2014
Journal Article
Pilot study of an assessment tool for measuring head and neck lymphoedema
Nixon, Jodie, Purcell, Amanda, Fleming, Jennifer, McCann, Andrew and Porceddu, Sandro (2014). Pilot study of an assessment tool for measuring head and neck lymphoedema. British Journal of Community Nursing, 19 (SUPPL. 4), S6-S11. doi: 10.12968/bjcn.2014.19.Sup4.S6
2014
Journal Article
Education for cancer-related fatigue: could talking about it make people more likely to report it?
O'Brien, Lisa, Loughnan, Anna, Purcell, Amanda and Haines, Terry (2014). Education for cancer-related fatigue: could talking about it make people more likely to report it?. Supportive Care in Cancer, 22 (1), 209-215. doi: 10.1007/s00520-013-1964-7
2014
Book Chapter
Associated morbidities affecting quality of life in patients treated with head and neck cancer
Purcell, Amanda and Turner, Jane (2014). Associated morbidities affecting quality of life in patients treated with head and neck cancer. Head and Neck Cancer: Treatment Rehabilitation and Outcomes. (pp. 507-524) edited by Elizabeth C. Ward and Corina J. van as Brooks. San Diego, CA, USA: Plural Publishing.
2013
Journal Article
Head and neck lymphoedema management practices
Purcell, Amanda (2013). Head and neck lymphoedema management practices. Journal of Lymphoedema, 8 (2), 8-15.
2012
Conference Publication
Educational interventions for the management of cancer-related fatigue in adults: A Cochrane Review
Bennett, Sally, Purcell, Amanda, Meredith, Pamela, Beller, Elaine and Haines, Terrence (2012). Educational interventions for the management of cancer-related fatigue in adults: A Cochrane Review. The Joint Meeting of the COSA 39th Annual Scientific Meeting and IPOS 14th World Congress of Psycho–Oncology, Brisbane, Australia, 13-15 November 2012. West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell. doi: 10.1111/ajco.12029
2011
Journal Article
Knowledge translation in cancer services: Implementing the Research and Evidence in Practice model
Caldwell, Elizabeth, Fleming, Jennifer, Purcell, Amanda, Whitehead, Mary and Cox, Ruth (2011). Knowledge translation in cancer services: Implementing the Research and Evidence in Practice model. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 74 (11), 535-539. doi: 10.4276/030802211X13204135680947
2011
Journal Article
Is education an effective management strategy for reducing cancer-related fatigue?
Purcell, Amanda, Fleming, Jennifer, Burmeister, Bryan, Bennett, Sally and Haines, Terry (2011). Is education an effective management strategy for reducing cancer-related fatigue?. Supportive Care in Cancer, 19 (9), 1429-1439. doi: 10.1007/s00520-010-0970-2
2011
Conference Publication
Cancer-related fatigue educational intervention trial
Purcell, A., Fleming, J., Bennett, S. and Haines, T. (2011). Cancer-related fatigue educational intervention trial. Occupational Therapy Australia 24th National Conference, Gold Coast, QLD Australia, 29 June- 1st July 2011.
2011
Conference Publication
Educational interventions for the management of cancer-related fatigue in adults. Educational interventions for the management of cancer-related fatigue in adults: A Cochrane systematic review
Bennett S,, Purcell A,, Meredith P,, Beller E, and Haines T. (2011). Educational interventions for the management of cancer-related fatigue in adults. Educational interventions for the management of cancer-related fatigue in adults: A Cochrane systematic review. Occupational Therapy Australia 24th National Conference, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia, 29 June-1st July 2011.
2010
Journal Article
Development of an educational intervention for cancer-related fatigue
Purcell, Amanda, Fleming, Jenny, Bennett, Sally and Haines, Terrence (2010). Development of an educational intervention for cancer-related fatigue. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 73 (7), 327-333. doi: 10.4276/030802210X12759925544425
2010
Journal Article
Determining the minimal clinically important difference criteria for the multidimensional fatigue inventory in a radiotherapy population
Purcell, A., Fleming, J., Bennett, S., Burmeister, B. and Haines, T. (2010). Determining the minimal clinically important difference criteria for the multidimensional fatigue inventory in a radiotherapy population. Supportive Care In Cancer, 18 (3), 307-315. doi: 10.1007/s00520-009-0653-z
Funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Amanda Pigott is:
- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
ICG Lymphography in Lymphoedema Therapy
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Emmah Doig
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Doctor Philosophy
Indocyanine Green lymphography in lymphoedema therapy
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Emmah Doig
Completed supervision
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Distress in Head and Neck Cancer: Addressing the problem, supporting the person, enhancing health professional engagement
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Bena Brown
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