Overview
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
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.
Works
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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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
2006
Journal Article
Pain management skills of regional nurses caring for older people with dementia: A needs analysis
Neville, Christine, McCarthy, Alexandra and Laurent, Kathryn (2006). Pain management skills of regional nurses caring for older people with dementia: A needs analysis. Collegian: Journal of the Royal College of Nursing Australia, 13 (2), 31-36. doi: 10.1016/S1322-7696(08)60522-3
2005
Journal Article
Impact of an intensive nursing education course on nurses' knowledge, confidence, attitudes, and perceived skills in the care of patients with cancer
Steginga, S. K., Dunn, J., Dewar, A. M., McCarthy, A., Yates, P. and Beadle, G. (2005). Impact of an intensive nursing education course on nurses' knowledge, confidence, attitudes, and perceived skills in the care of patients with cancer. Oncology Nursing Forum, 32 (2), 375-381. doi: 10.1188/05.ONF.375-381
2004
Journal Article
Family caregivers' experiences and involvement with cancer pain management
Yates, Patsy, Aranda, Sanchia, Edwards, Helen, Nash, Robyn, Skerman, Helen and McCarthy, Alexandra (2004). Family caregivers' experiences and involvement with cancer pain management. Journal of Palliative Care, 20 (4), 287-296. doi: 10.1177/082585970402000404
2004
Journal Article
Barriers to effective cancer pain management: A survey of Australian family caregivers
Aranda, S., Yates, P., Edwards, H., Nash, R., Skerman, H. and Mccarthy, A. (2004). Barriers to effective cancer pain management: A survey of Australian family caregivers. European Journal of Cancer Care, 13 (4), 336-343. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2354.2004.00483.x
Funding
Current funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
- Professor Sandie McCarthy is:
- Not available for supervision
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Assessment and management of sexuality in women treated for cancer
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Asaduzzaman Khan
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Doctor Philosophy
Transdisciplinary stroke assessment: Can it improve allied health efficiency and care on an acute stroke unit?
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Honorary Professor Theresa Green
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Master Philosophy
Enhancing Treatment Outcomes After Gynaecological Cancer (ACUMEN)
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Sjaan Gomersall, Dr Elise Gane
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Doctor Philosophy
BALANCE project: codesigning and implementing a wellness intervention for younger survivors of cancer.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Jemma Venables
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Doctor Philosophy
Assessing the Value for Money of Integrating Exercise as Therapy after Gynaecological Cancer Treatment
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Haitham Tuffaha
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Doctor Philosophy
Palliative care and family meetings
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Jemma Venables, Dr John Drayton
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Doctor Philosophy
A mobile health intervention for promoting light and moderate intensity physical activity among young cancer survivors
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Chelsea Dobbins, Associate Professor Stephen Viller
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