
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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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
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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