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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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
2003
Journal Article
Experiences of regional and rural people with cancer being treated with radiotherapy in a metropolitan centre
Martin-McDonald, Kristine, Rogers-Clark, Cath, Hegney, Desley, McCarthy, Alexandra and Pearce, Susanne (2003). Experiences of regional and rural people with cancer being treated with radiotherapy in a metropolitan centre. International Journal of Nursing Practice, 9 (3), 176-182. doi: 10.1046/j.1440-172X.2003.00421.x
2003
Journal Article
The interface of acute and aged care: The role of the nurse in a provincial area
Hegney, Desley, McCarthy, Alexandra, de la Rue, Mary Beth, Gorman, Don, Martin-McDonald, Kris, Fahey, Paul and Pretty, Grace H. (2003). The interface of acute and aged care: The role of the nurse in a provincial area. Australasian Journal on Ageing, 22 (2), 86-91. doi: 10.1111/j.1741-6612.2003.tb00472.x
2003
Journal Article
Characteristics of Chemotherapy Practice in Rural and Remote Area Health Facilities in Queensland
McCarthy, Alexandra, Hegney, Desley, Brown, Leisa, Gilbar, Peter, Brodribb, Robert T. and Swales, June (2003). Characteristics of Chemotherapy Practice in Rural and Remote Area Health Facilities in Queensland. Australian Journal of Rural Health, 11 (3), 138-144. doi: 10.1046/j.1440-1584.2003.00475.x
2003
Book
The development of pain assessment and management skills in regional nurses caring for cognitively impaired older people: A needs analysis
Neville, Christine, McCarthy, Alexandra and Laurent, Kathryn (2003). The development of pain assessment and management skills in regional nurses caring for cognitively impaired older people: A needs analysis. Darling Heights, Qld, Australia: Centre for Rural & Remote Area Health.
2003
Journal Article
Delivering cancer-nursing education to regional, rural and remote area nurses in Queensland
Dewar, A. M., Steginga, S. K., Dunn, J., McCarthy, A., Yates, P., Beadle, G. and Lancaster, L. (2003). Delivering cancer-nursing education to regional, rural and remote area nurses in Queensland. Cancer Forum, 27 (2), 111-114.
2002
Journal Article
Discharge planning from the acute sector for people over the age of 65
Hegney, Desley, McCarthy, Alexandra, de la Rue, Mary Beth, Fahey, Paul, Gorman, Don, Martin- McDonald, Kris, Pretty, Grace and Sundin-Huard, Deborah (2002). Discharge planning from the acute sector for people over the age of 65. Collegian, 9 (3), 15-21. doi: 10.1016/S1322-7696(08)60420-5
2002
Journal Article
Why nurses are attracted to rural and remote practice
Hegney, Desley, McCarthy, Alexandra, Rogers-Clark, Cath and Gorman, Don (2002). Why nurses are attracted to rural and remote practice. Australian Journal of Rural Health, 10 (3), 178-186. doi: 10.1046/j.1440-1584.2002.00447.x
2002
Journal Article
Why nurses are resigning from rural and remote Queensland health facilities
Hegney , Desley, McCarthy, Alexandra, Rogers-Clark, Cath and Gorman, Don (2002). Why nurses are resigning from rural and remote Queensland health facilities. Collegian, 9 (2), 33-39. doi: 10.1016/S1322-7696(08)60414-X
2002
Journal Article
Retaining rural and remote area nurses - The Queensland, Australia experience
Hegney, Desley, McCarthy, Alexandra, Rogers-Clark, Cath and Gorman, Don (2002). Retaining rural and remote area nurses - The Queensland, Australia experience. Journal of Nursing Administration, 32 (3), 128-135. doi: 10.1097/00005110-200203000-00005
2002
Other Outputs
After Hours Primary Medical Care: A Toowoomba Needs Analysis.
Hegney, D., Fahey, P., McCarthy, A., Moon, H. and Nanka, A. (2002). After Hours Primary Medical Care: A Toowoomba Needs Analysis.. Toowomba, Queensland: The University of Southern Queensland.
2002
Journal Article
Chemotherapy nursing practise in rural and remote areas of Queensland
Brodribb, T. R., Brown, L., Gilbar, P., Hegney, D., McCarthy, A. and Swales, J. (2002). Chemotherapy nursing practise in rural and remote areas of Queensland. Australian Journal of Cancer Nursing, 3 (1), 4-12.
2002
Book
The Chemotherapy Education Needs of Nurses Working in Rural and Remote Areas of Queensland
Brodribb, T. R., Brown, L., Gilbar, P., Hegney, D., McCarthy, A., Raith, L. and Swales, J. (2002). The Chemotherapy Education Needs of Nurses Working in Rural and Remote Areas of Queensland. Darling Heights: Centre for Rural and Remote Area Health, USQ.
2002
Journal Article
Chemotherapy nursing practice in rural and remote areas of Queensland
Brodribb, T. R., Brown, L., Gilbar, P., Hegney, D. G., McCarthy, A. and Swales , J. (2002). Chemotherapy nursing practice in rural and remote areas of Queensland. Australian Journal of Cancer Nursing, 3 (1), 4-12.
2002
Other Outputs
An analysis of the needs of people with cancer travelling from Toowoomba and south west Queensland to Brisbane for radiotherapy treatment
Hegney, D., McCarthy, A., Martin-McDonald, K., Pearce, S. and Rogers-Clarke, C. (2002). An analysis of the needs of people with cancer travelling from Toowoomba and south west Queensland to Brisbane for radiotherapy treatment. Toowoomba, Qld, Australia: Centre for Rural and Remote Area Health, The University of Southern Queensland.
2002
Book
Toowoomba community development planning project : the acute health service-aged care interface consultancy report
Hegney, D. G., Fahey, P., Gorman, D., Martin-McDonald. K., McCarthy, A., Pretty, G. and de la Rue, B. (2002). Toowoomba community development planning project : the acute health service-aged care interface consultancy report. Toowoomba, Qld: University of Southern Queensland, Australia.
2001
Journal Article
A review of the educational needs of nurses administering cancer chemotheraphy in rural and remote areas of queensland
McCarthy, A. and Hegney, D. (2001). A review of the educational needs of nurses administering cancer chemotheraphy in rural and remote areas of queensland. Cancer Forum, 25 (1), 17-19.
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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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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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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Doctor Philosophy
Palliative care and family meetings
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Jemma Venables, Dr John Drayton
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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: Associate Professor Chelsea Dobbins, Associate Professor Stephen Viller
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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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Master Philosophy
Enhancing Treatment Outcomes After Gynaecological Cancer (ACUMEN)
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Sjaan Gomersall, Dr Elise Gane
Completed supervision
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2024
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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2024
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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