Professor Sandie McCarthy
Professor

Sandie McCarthy

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Background

Alexandra is jointly-appointed as Professor of Clinical Nursing, University of Queensland and Mater Health Services. She has practised extensively in acute cancer care, including chemotherapy administration, in rural and metropolitan settings. Her PhD investigated sociocultural issues related to breast cancer and while she mostly now undertakes intervention research, she maintains an interest in the sociological as well as clinical aspects of cancer care. Sandie’s current funded research has two streams. The first stream focuses upon issues related to the long term outcomes of cancer treatments, using mixed methods. The second stream concentrates on collaborative interventions to assess and manage the toxicities of acute cancer treatments.

Availability

Professor Sandie McCarthy is:
Not available for supervision

Fields of research

Biomedical and Clinical Sciences Health Sciences Health promotion Oncology and carcinogenesis Oncology and carcinogenesis not elsewhere classified

Research impacts

Sandie's research program focuses on the prevention, assessment and management of the short and long-term toxicities of cancer therapy, particularly chemotherapy. She has a particular interest in women's wellness during and after breast cancer therapy. She investigates a range of multimodal interventions (diet, exercise, sleep and stress management) to enhance cancer patient outcomes, which have translated successfully to standard practice.

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164 works between 1998 and 2025
All (164) Journal Article (132) Book Chapter (1) Conference Publication (24) Book (4) Other Outputs (3)

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2013

Journal Article

Perceptions of clinical safety climate of the multicultural nursing workforce in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional survey

Almutairi, Adel F., Gardner, Glenn and McCarthy, Alexandra (2013). Perceptions of clinical safety climate of the multicultural nursing workforce in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional survey. Collegian, 20 (3), 187-194. doi: 10.1016/j.colegn.2012.08.002

Perceptions of clinical safety climate of the multicultural nursing workforce in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional survey

2013

Journal Article

Fatigue self-management: a survey of Chinese cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy

Lou, Yan, Yates, Patsy, McCarthy, Alexandra and Wang, Hemei (2013). Fatigue self-management: a survey of Chinese cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 22 (7-8), 1053-1065. doi: 10.1111/jocn.12174

Fatigue self-management: a survey of Chinese cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy

2013

Journal Article

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) and chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting: a systematic literature review

Marx, Wolfgang M., Teleni, Laisa, McCarthy, Alexandra L., Vitetta, Luis, McKavanagh, Dan, Thomson, Damien and Isenring, Elisabeth (2013). Ginger (Zingiber officinale) and chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting: a systematic literature review. Nutrition Reviews, 71 (4), 245-254. doi: 10.1111/nure.12016

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) and chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting: a systematic literature review

2013

Journal Article

Factors influencing health behaviors of younger women after menopause-inducing cancer treatment

McCarthy, Alexandra L., Tramm, Ralph, Shaban, Ramon Z. and Yates, Patricia (2013). Factors influencing health behaviors of younger women after menopause-inducing cancer treatment. Public Health Nursing, 30 (2), 106-116. doi: 10.1111/j.1525-1446.2012.01045.x

Factors influencing health behaviors of younger women after menopause-inducing cancer treatment

2013

Conference Publication

Is ginger supplementation effective in ameliorating chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting?

Marx, W., Ried, K., Sali, A., Teleni, L., McCarthy, A., Vitetta, L., McKavanagh, D., Thomson, D. and Isenring, E. (2013). Is ginger supplementation effective in ameliorating chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting?. 3rd International Conference on the Science of Nutrition in Medicine and Healthcare, Sydney, Australia, 3-5 May 2013.

Is ginger supplementation effective in ameliorating chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting?

2013

Conference Publication

Validating a Novel, Low Cost, Automated Malnutrition Screening System as a Predictor of Nutritional Risk in the Oncology Day Care Unit

Abbott, Jessica, Teleni, L., McKavanagh, D., Watson, J., McCarthy, A. and Isering, E. (2013). Validating a Novel, Low Cost, Automated Malnutrition Screening System as a Predictor of Nutritional Risk in the Oncology Day Care Unit. COSA's 40th Annual Scientific Meeting. Cancer Care Coming of Age, Adelaide, SA Australia Conference, 12 - 14 November 2013. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell. doi: 10.1111/ajco.12145

Validating a Novel, Low Cost, Automated Malnutrition Screening System as a Predictor of Nutritional Risk in the Oncology Day Care Unit

2013

Conference Publication

Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting: a review to inform clinical practice

Marx, Wolfgang, Ried, Karin, McCarthy, Alexandra, Vitetta, Luis, McKavanagh, Daniel, Sali, Avni, Thomson, Damien and Isenring, Elizabeth (2013). Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting: a review to inform clinical practice. COSA's 40th Annual Scientific Meeting. Cancer Care Coming of Age, Adelaide, SA Australia, 12-14 November 2013. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd.. doi: 10.1111/ajco.12144

Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting: a review to inform clinical practice

2013

Conference Publication

Predicting fitness for chemotherapy in older cancer patients

Thomson, Damien B., McCarthy, Alexandra, Yates, Patsy, Skerman, Helen and Walpole, Euan Thomas (2013). Predicting fitness for chemotherapy in older cancer patients. Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), Chicago, Il, United States, May 31-June 4, 2013. Alexandria, VA, United States: American Society of Clinical Oncology.

Predicting fitness for chemotherapy in older cancer patients

2012

Journal Article

Using the Precede-Proceed model of Health Program Planning in breast cancer nursing research

Tramm, Ralph, McCarthy, Alexandra and Yates, Patsy (2012). Using the Precede-Proceed model of Health Program Planning in breast cancer nursing research. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 68 (8), 1870-1880. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2648.2011.05888.x

Using the Precede-Proceed model of Health Program Planning in breast cancer nursing research

2012

Journal Article

Malnutrition and chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting: implications for practice

Davidson, Wendy, Teleni, Laisa, Muller, Jacqueline, Ferguson, Maree, McCarthy, Alexandra, Vick, Jo and Isenring, Elisabeth (2012). Malnutrition and chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting: implications for practice. Oncology Nursing Forum, 39 (4), E340-E345. doi: 10.1188/12.ONF.E340-E345

Malnutrition and chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting: implications for practice

2012

Conference Publication

Is ginger supplementation effective in ameliorating chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting?

Marx, Wolfgang M., Teleni, Laisa, McCarthy, Alexandra L., Vittetta, Luis, McKavanagh, Dan, Thomson, Damien and Isenring, Elisabeth (2012). Is ginger supplementation effective in ameliorating chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting?. 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 Publishing. doi: 10.1111/ajco.12030

Is ginger supplementation effective in ameliorating chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting?

2011

Journal Article

Younger and older women's concerns about menopause after breast cancer

Anderson, D. J., Yates, P., McCarthy, A., Lang, C. P., Hargraves, M., McCarthy, N. and Porter-Steele, J. (2011). Younger and older women's concerns about menopause after breast cancer. European Journal of Cancer Care, 20 (6), 785-794. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2354.2011.01282.x

Younger and older women's concerns about menopause after breast cancer

2011

Journal Article

Dietary modification for women after breast cancer treatment: a narrative review

Tramm, R., McCarthy, A. L. and Yates, P. (2011). Dietary modification for women after breast cancer treatment: a narrative review. European Journal of Cancer Care, 20 (3), 294-304. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2354.2011.01238.x

Dietary modification for women after breast cancer treatment: a narrative review

2011

Journal Article

Fa'afaletui: a framework for the promotion of renal health in an Australian Samoan community

McCarthy, Alexandra, Shaban, Ramon and Stone, Cassandra (2011). Fa'afaletui: a framework for the promotion of renal health in an Australian Samoan community. Journal of Transcultural Nursing, 22 (1), 55-62. doi: 10.1177/1043659610387154

Fa'afaletui: a framework for the promotion of renal health in an Australian Samoan community

2010

Journal Article

Compliance, Normality, and the Patient on Peritoneal Dialysis

McCarthy, Alexandra, Shaban, Ramon, Boys, Jennifer and Winch, Sarah (2010). Compliance, Normality, and the Patient on Peritoneal Dialysis. Nephrology Nursing Journal, 37 (3), 243-250.

Compliance, Normality, and the Patient on Peritoneal Dialysis

2009

Journal Article

A qualitative study of the experience of oral cancer among Taiwanese men

Hu, Tsun-Wen, Cooke, Marie and McCarthy, Alexandra (2009). A qualitative study of the experience of oral cancer among Taiwanese men. International Journal of Nursing Practice, 15 (4), 326-333. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-172X.2009.01759.x

A qualitative study of the experience of oral cancer among Taiwanese men

2009

Journal Article

Compliance in peritoneal dialysis: A qualitative study of renal nurses

McCarthy, Alexandra, Cook, Peta S., Fairweather, Carrie, Shaban, Ramon and Martin-McDonald, Kristine (2009). Compliance in peritoneal dialysis: A qualitative study of renal nurses. International Journal of Nursing Practice, 15 (3), 219-226. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-172X.2009.01747.x

Compliance in peritoneal dialysis: A qualitative study of renal nurses

2008

Journal Article

'Marking' the white terrain in indigenous health research: Literature review

Martin-McDonald, Kristine and McCarthy, Alexandra (2008). 'Marking' the white terrain in indigenous health research: Literature review. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 61 (2), 126-133. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2648.2007.04438.x

'Marking' the white terrain in indigenous health research: Literature review

2007

Journal Article

A delicate balance: Negotiating renal transplantation, immunosuppression and adherence to medical regimen

Cook, Peta S. and McCarthy, Alexandra (2007). A delicate balance: Negotiating renal transplantation, immunosuppression and adherence to medical regimen. Health, 11 (4), 497-512. doi: 10.1177/1363459307080875

A delicate balance: Negotiating renal transplantation, immunosuppression and adherence to medical regimen

2007

Journal Article

'A politics of what': The enactment of peritoneal dialysis in indigenous Australians

McCarthy, Alexandra and Martin-McDonald, Kristine (2007). 'A politics of what': The enactment of peritoneal dialysis in indigenous Australians. Sociology of Health and Illness, 29 (1), 82-99. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-9566.2007.00520.x

'A politics of what': The enactment of peritoneal dialysis in indigenous Australians

Current funding

  • 2025 - 2030
    Centre of Research Excellence to Improve the QuALIty of SurVival in Gynaecological Cancer PatiEnts (ALIVE WELL)
    NHMRC Centres of Research Excellence
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2025
    ACUMEN For All
    Wesley Medical Research Clinical Innovation Grant
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2026
    A non-surgical alternative to hysterectomy for the treatment of endometrial cancer
    NHMRC Partnership Projects
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2025
    EnhAnCing treatment oUtcoMes after gynaEcological caNcer (ACUMEN): Using exercise to promote health after cancer therapy
    NHMRC MRFF - Rare Cancers, Rare Diseases and Unmet Need
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2024
    Moving without fear when living with stoma: A consumer-led physical activity study
    NHMRC MRFF PPHR - Consumer Led Research
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2024
    The Enhancing Women's Recovery after Cancer Treatment Program (RECENTRE): A values-based implementation and evaluation
    NHMRC Partnership Projects
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2024
    Women's Wellness After Cancer Treatment Program.
    Mater Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2024
    BALANCE: Promoting wellBeing in AdoLescent and young Adult cancer survivors
    NHMRC Partnership Projects
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2024
    Professor of Clinical Nursing Research (Joint appointment with the Mater)
    Mater Misericordiae Ltd
    Open grant

Availability

Professor Sandie McCarthy is:
Not available for supervision

Supervision history

Current supervision

Completed supervision

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