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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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.
2000
Journal Article
The perceptions of rural nurses towards role change within the context of organisational change
McCarthy, A., Hegney, D. and Pearson, A. (2000). The perceptions of rural nurses towards role change within the context of organisational change. The Australian journal of advanced nursing : a quarterly publication of the Royal Australian Nursing Federation, 17 (4), 21-28.
2000
Journal Article
Job satisfaction and nurses in rural Australia
Hegney, D and McCarthy, A (2000). Job satisfaction and nurses in rural Australia. Journal of Nursing Administration, 30 (7-8), 347-350. doi: 10.1097/00005110-200007000-00007
1999
Journal Article
Effects of size of health service on scope of rural nursing practice
Hegney, D., McCarthy, A. and Pearson, A. (1999). Effects of size of health service on scope of rural nursing practice. Collegian (Royal College of Nursing, Australia), 6 (4) doi: 10.1016/S1322-7696(08)60605-8
1998
Journal Article
Evidence-based practice and rural nursing: a literature review
McCarthy, A. and Hegney, D. (1998). Evidence-based practice and rural nursing: a literature review. The Australian journal of rural health, 6 (2), 96-99. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1584.1998.tb00291.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
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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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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