Overview
Background
Gillian Ray-Barruel, RN PhD, is a Senior Research Fellow with UQ School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work and the Herston Infectious Diseases Institute (HeIDI), and she is Director of Education with the Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching and Research (AVATAR) and Associate Editor for the journal Infection, Disease & Health.
Formerly a critical care nurse and research coordinator, Gillian has 15 years of vascular access research experience, with an emphasis on device assessment and clinical decision making to improve patient outcomes. After identifying a gap between evidence-based guidelines and clinical practice, she created the I-DECIDED® device assessment and decision tool, which has been included in several textbooks and disseminated in multiple languages and is in use in many hospitals worldwide.
Availability
- Dr Gillian Ray-Barruel is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Nursing Science, New York University
- Graduate Certificate in Intensive Care Nursing, Queensland University of Technology
- Bachelor (Honours) of Arts, The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy of Arts, Griffith University
- Graduate Certificate of TESOL, Griffith University
Research interests
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Infection prevention of invasive devices
Management of invasive devices to prevent infection
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Guidelines for healthcare workers
Particularly interested in how to improve and streamline processes for patient care and infection prevention
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Nurses' assessment and decision making
Strategies and tools for assessment and decision making
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Writing, editing and publishing
Techniques and tools for academics and HDR students
Research impacts
After identifying a gap between evidence-based guidelines and clinical practice, Gillian created the I-DECIDED® device assessment and decision tool, which has appeared in several foundational nursing textbooks and is now used in many hospitals worldwide. To learn more, visit I-DECIDED assessment and decision tool (avatargroup.org.au)
Works
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2025
Journal Article
Implementation of the I-DECIDED<sup>®</sup> tool for PIVC assessment and decision making: discussion paper
Ray-Barruel, Gillian, Silva, Thiago Lopes and Rocha, Patrícia Kuerten (2025). Implementation of the I-DECIDED® tool for PIVC assessment and decision making: discussion paper. British Journal of Nursing, 34 (2), S12-S20. doi: 10.12968/bjon.2025.0013
2024
Journal Article
Prática baseada em evidência no âmbito da cateterização venosa periférica: O caminho a seguir em Portugal
Santos-Costa, Paulo, Ray-Barruel, Gillian, Rodríguez-Calero, Miguel, Blanco-Mavillard, Ian, Hernon, Orlaith and Carr, Peter (2024). Prática baseada em evidência no âmbito da cateterização venosa periférica: O caminho a seguir em Portugal. Revista de Enfermagem Referência, VI Série (N.º 3) e34391. doi: 10.12707/rvi24.15.34391
2024
Conference Publication
Binational survey of vascular access device insertion and management workforce
Corley, Amanda, Berger, Sarah, Culverwell, Elizabeth, Larsen, Emily, O'Brien, Catherine, Ray-Barruel, Gillian, Ullman, Amanda and Marsh, Nicole (2024). Binational survey of vascular access device insertion and management workforce. 2024 ACIPC International Conference, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 17-20 November 2024. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.idh.2024.09.033
2024
Journal Article
Impact of the I-DECIDED tool to improve peripheral intravenous catheter care in paediatrics: interrupted time-series study
Silva, Thiago Lopes, Ray-Barruel, Gillian, Ullman, Amanda, Takashima, Mari, Kusahara, Denise Miyuki, de Souza, Sabrina, da Silva Moura, Jefferson Wildes, Bitencourt, Aline de Souza and Rocha, Patricia Kuerten (2024). Impact of the I-DECIDED tool to improve peripheral intravenous catheter care in paediatrics: interrupted time-series study. Journal of Advanced Nursing. doi: 10.1111/jan.16458
2024
Journal Article
Aligning peripheral intravenous catheter quality with nursing culture-A mixed method study
Hovik, Lise Husby, Gjeilo, Kari Hanne, Ray-Barruel, Gillian, Lydersen, Stian, Borseth, Anita Wang and Gustad, Lise Tuset (2024). Aligning peripheral intravenous catheter quality with nursing culture-A mixed method study. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 33 (7), 2593-2608. doi: 10.1111/jocn.17179
2024
Journal Article
Fast-track training in emergency department during the COVID-19 pandemic: Evaluation of a hybrid education model
Xu, Hui (Grace), Johnston, Amy N.B. and Ray-Barruel, Gillian (2024). Fast-track training in emergency department during the COVID-19 pandemic: Evaluation of a hybrid education model. Advanced Emergency Nursing Journal, 46 (2), 169-181. doi: 10.1097/tme.0000000000000516
2024
Journal Article
Handheld ultrasound devices for peripheral intravenous cannulation: a scoping review
Ray-Barruel, Gillian, Pather, Priscilla, Schults, Jessica A. and Rickard, Claire M. (2024). Handheld ultrasound devices for peripheral intravenous cannulation: a scoping review. Journal of Infusion Nursing, 47 (2), 75-95. doi: 10.1097/nan.0000000000000540
2024
Journal Article
Peripheral intravenous catheter infection and failure: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Marsh, Nicole, Larsen, Emily N., Ullman, Amanda J., Mihala, Gabor, Cooke, Marie, Chopra, Vineet, Ray-Barruel, Gillian and Rickard, Claire M. (2024). Peripheral intravenous catheter infection and failure: A systematic review and meta-analysis. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 151 104673, 1-12. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2023.104673
2024
Book Chapter
Nurses
McCormick, Ellyse and Ray-Barruel, Gillian (2024). Nurses. Trauma, resilience, and posttraumatic growth in frontline personnel. (pp. 89-105) edited by Jane Shakespeare-Finch, Paul J. Scully and Dagmar Bruenig. New York, NY, United States: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781003292807-10
2024
Journal Article
I-DECIDED®-Brasil: Adaptação Transcultural Da Ferramenta De Avaliação E Tomada De Decisão Para Cateter Intravenoso Periférico
Silva, Thiago Lopes, Ray-Barruel, Gillian, Ullman, Amanda and Rocha, Patrícia Kuerten (2024). I-DECIDED®-Brasil: Adaptação Transcultural Da Ferramenta De Avaliação E Tomada De Decisão Para Cateter Intravenoso Periférico. Texto & Contexto - Enfermagem, 33, 1-16. doi: 10.1590/1980-265x-tce-2023-0279pt
2024
Journal Article
I-DECIDED®-Brazil: cross-cultural adaptation of an assessment and decision-making tool for peripheral intravenous catheter
Silva, Thiago Lopes, Ray-Barruel, Gillian, Ullman, Amanda and Rocha, Patrícia Kuerten (2024). I-DECIDED®-Brazil: cross-cultural adaptation of an assessment and decision-making tool for peripheral intravenous catheter. Texto & Contexto - Enfermagem, 33 e20230279, 1-16. doi: 10.1590/1980-265x-tce-2023-0279en
2024
Journal Article
Implementation of the I-DECIDED® Tool for PIVC Assessment and Decision Making: Discussion Paper
Ray-Barruel, Gillian, Silva, Thiago Lopes and Rocha, Patrícia Kuerten (2024). Implementation of the I-DECIDED® Tool for PIVC Assessment and Decision Making: Discussion Paper. JAVA - Journal of the Association for Vascular Access, 29 (4), 26-32. doi: 10.2309/JAVA-D-24-00016
2023
Journal Article
The impact of a structured assessment and decision tool (I-DECIDED®) on improving care of peripheral intravenous catheters: A multicenter, interrupted time-series study
Ray-Barruel, Gillian, Chopra, Vineet, Fulbrook, Paul, Lovegrove, Josephine, Mihala, Gabor, Wishart, Michael, Cooke, Marie, Mitchell, Marion and Rickard, Claire M. (2023). The impact of a structured assessment and decision tool (I-DECIDED®) on improving care of peripheral intravenous catheters: A multicenter, interrupted time-series study. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 148 104604. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2023.104604
2023
Journal Article
Association between parenteral nutrition containing intravenous lipid emulsions and bloodstream infections in patients with single‐lumen central venous access: a secondary analysis of a randomized trial
Gavin, Nicole C., Larsen, Emily, Runnegar, Naomi, Mihala, Gabor, Keogh, Samantha, McMillan, David, Ray‐Barruel, Gillian and Rickard, Claire M. (2023). Association between parenteral nutrition containing intravenous lipid emulsions and bloodstream infections in patients with single‐lumen central venous access: a secondary analysis of a randomized trial. Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, 47 (6), 783-795. doi: 10.1002/jpen.2530
2023
Journal Article
Nurses’ education, knowledge and perceptions of peripheral intravenous catheter management: A web-based, cross-sectional survey
Massey, Debbie, Cooke, Marie, Ray-Barruel, Gillian, Marsh, Nicole, Ullman, Amanda J., Craswell, Alison and Wallis, Marianne (2023). Nurses’ education, knowledge and perceptions of peripheral intravenous catheter management: A web-based, cross-sectional survey. Collegian, 30 (4), 578-585. doi: 10.1016/j.colegn.2023.03.001
2023
Journal Article
Development of a wound assessment tool for use in adults at end of life: a modified Delphi study
Latimer, Sharon, Harbeck, Emma, Walker, Rachel M., Ray-Barruel, Gillian, Shaw, Joanie, Hunt, Tracy and Gillespie, Brigid M. (2023). Development of a wound assessment tool for use in adults at end of life: a modified Delphi study. Advances in Skin and Wound Care, 36 (3), 142-150. doi: 10.1097/01.ASW.0000911992.83362.eb
2023
Journal Article
The burden of peripheral intravenous catheters in older hospital inpatients: A national cross-sectional study part of the ONE MILLION GLOBAL PERIPHERAL INTRAVENOUS CATHETERS COLLABORATION
Ní Chróinín, Danielle, Ray-Barruel, Gillian, Carr, Peter J., Frost, Steven A., Rickard, Claire M., Mifflin, Nicholas, McManus, Craig and Alexandrou, Evan (2023). The burden of peripheral intravenous catheters in older hospital inpatients: A national cross-sectional study part of the ONE MILLION GLOBAL PERIPHERAL INTRAVENOUS CATHETERS COLLABORATION. Australasian Journal on Ageing, 42 (1), 98-107. doi: 10.1111/ajag.13068
2023
Journal Article
Peripheral vascular catheter use in Latin America (the vascular study): A multinational cross-sectional study
Walker, Rachel M., Pires, Maria Paula Oliveira, Ray-Barruel, Gillian, Cooke, Marie, Mihala, Gabor, Azevedo, Silvia Schoenau, Peterlini, Maria Angelica Sorgini, Felipe, Marcelle Di Angelis Ambar, Álvarez, Cirlia Petrona, Quintanilla, Marcela, Corzo, Martha Claudia, Villareal, Gabriela Cortez, Cigarroa, Eliazib Nataren, Pedreira, Mavilde L. G. and Rickard, Claire M. (2023). Peripheral vascular catheter use in Latin America (the vascular study): A multinational cross-sectional study. Frontiers in Medicine, 9 1039232, 1-14. doi: 10.3389/fmed.2022.1039232
2023
Book Chapter
Prevention of Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Infection
Ray-Barruel, Gillian and Rickard, Claire (2023). Prevention of Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Infection. Bennett & Brachman's Hospital Infections. (pp. 250-280) edited by William R. Jarvis. Philadelphia, PA United States: Wolters Kluwer.
2023
Journal Article
CE: evidence-based practice for peripheral intravenous catheter management
Ray-Barruel, Gillian and Alexander, Mary (2023). CE: evidence-based practice for peripheral intravenous catheter management. The American Journal of Nursing, 123 (1), 32-37. doi: 10.1097/01.NAJ.0000905568.37179.01
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Gillian Ray-Barruel is:
- Available for supervision
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Available projects
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Invasive devices assessment and decision making
I-DECIDED® is the first comprehensive, evidence-based, valid and reliable invasive device assessment and decision tool.
Derived from evidence-based guidelines, this simple checklist promotes comprehensive device assessment and management, and prompts timely removal of temporary invasive devices.
The tool has been tested for peripheral intravenous catheters in English in 3 Australian hospitals. The tool has since been modified to prompt assessment and decision making for other invasive devices.
Future research is needed to test the utility of the tool for other temporary invasive medical devices (e.g. indwelling uterine catheters, central venous catheters, surgical drains, etc.).
If you are interested in nurses' decision making, management of invasive devices or infection prevention, please get in touch to discuss potential research projects.
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