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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2022
Journal Article
Barriers and facilitators for implementing peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) appropriateness guidelines: A longitudinal survey study from 34 Michigan hospitals
Ray-Barruel, Gillian, Horowitz, Jennifer, McLaughlin, Elizabeth, Flanders, Scott and Chopra, Vineet (2022). Barriers and facilitators for implementing peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) appropriateness guidelines: A longitudinal survey study from 34 Michigan hospitals. PLoS One, 17 (11) e0277302, 1-14. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0277302
2022
Journal Article
Patients’ perceptions and knowledge of source isolation for multi-resistant organisms in an Australian metropolitan hospital: a bedside interview with questionnaire study
Smith, Alison and Ray-Barruel, Gillian (2022). Patients’ perceptions and knowledge of source isolation for multi-resistant organisms in an Australian metropolitan hospital: a bedside interview with questionnaire study. Patient Experience Journal, 9 (3), 126-135. doi: 10.35680/2372-0247.1711
2022
Conference Publication
76. “Gadgets and gizmos aplenty!” Dressing and securing peripherally inserted central catheters to prevent infection and failure
Rickard, Claire, Larsen, Emily, Marsh, Nicole, McGrail, Matthew, Ullman, Amanda, Kleidon, Tricia, Chan, Ray, Byrnes, Joshua, Mollee, Peter, Paterson, David, Chopra, Vineet, Stone, Leanne, Tapsall, Doreen, Keogh, Samantha, Gavin, Nicole, McCarthy, Sandie, Alexandrou, Evan, Choudhury, M.A., Corley, Amanda, Schults, Jessica, Ray-Barruel, Gillian and Geoffrey Playford, E. (2022). 76. “Gadgets and gizmos aplenty!” Dressing and securing peripherally inserted central catheters to prevent infection and failure. 2022 ACIPC International Conference, Sydney, NSW Australia, 13 - 16 November 2022. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier BV. doi: 10.1016/j.idh.2022.09.034
2022
Conference Publication
To be or not to be left in situ: Prevalence and complications of idle intravenous catheters. A secondary analysis of 4565 catheters
Ray-Barruel, Gillian, Marsh, Nicole, Larsen, Emily, Ullman, Amanda, Kleidon, Tricia, Takashima, Mari, Chopra, Vineet and Rickard, Claire (2022). To be or not to be left in situ: Prevalence and complications of idle intravenous catheters. A secondary analysis of 4565 catheters. 2022 ACIPC International Conference, Sydney, NSW Australia, 13-16 November 2022. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.idh.2022.09.016
2022
Journal Article
Disinfection of needleless connectors to reduce Staphylococcus aureus bacterial load
Rocha, Patrícia Kuerten, Rickard, Claire M., Gales, Ana Cristina, Sincero, Thaís Cristine Marques, Ray-Barruel, Gillian, Ullman, Amanda J., Dalcin, Camila Biazus and Pedreira, Mavilde L. Gonçalves (2022). Disinfection of needleless connectors to reduce Staphylococcus aureus bacterial load. British Journal of Nursing, 31 (19), S26-S31. doi: 10.12968/bjon.2022.31.19.s26
2022
Journal Article
Awareness of peripheral intravenous catheters among nurses, physicians, and students
Marsh, Nicole, Ray-Barruel, Gillian, Adzemovic, Tessa, Larsen, Emily N., Rickard, Claire M., Pelecanos, Anita, Hadikusumo, Stephanie and Chopra, Vineet (2022). Awareness of peripheral intravenous catheters among nurses, physicians, and students. Journal of Patient Safety, 18 (7), E1041-E1046. doi: 10.1097/PTS.0000000000001020
2022
Journal Article
Mapping progress in intravascular catheter quality surveillance: an Australian case study of electronic medical record data linkage
Schults, Jessica A., Ball, Daner L., Sullivan, Clair, Rossow, Nick, Ray-Barruel, Gillian, Walker, Rachel M., Stantic, Bela and Rickard, Claire M. (2022). Mapping progress in intravascular catheter quality surveillance: an Australian case study of electronic medical record data linkage. Frontiers in Medicine, 9 962130, 1-10. doi: 10.3389/fmed.2022.962130
2022
Journal Article
Peripheral intravenous catheters in the care of oncology and haematology patients
Larsen, Emily, RayBarruel, Gillian, Takashima, Mari, Marsh, Nicole, Friese, Christopher R., Chopra, Vineet, Alexandrou, Evan and Rickard, Claire M. (2022). Peripheral intravenous catheters in the care of oncology and haematology patients. The Australian Journal of Cancer Nursing, 23 (1). doi: 10.33235/ajcn.23.1.16-22
2022
Journal Article
I-DECIDED®- A decision tool for assessment and management of invasive devices in the hospital setting
Ray-Barruel, Gillian (2022). I-DECIDED®- A decision tool for assessment and management of invasive devices in the hospital setting. British Journal of Nursing, 31 (8), S37-S43. doi: 10.12968/bjon.2022.31.8.S37
2022
Journal Article
Disinfection of needleless connectors to reduce Staphylococcus aureus bacterial load
Rocha, Patrícia Kuerten, Rickard, Claire M., Gales, Ana Cristina, Sincero, Thaís Cristine Marques, Ray-Barruel, Gillian, Ullman, Amanda J., Dalcin, Camila Biazus and Gonçalves Pedreira, Mavilde L. (2022). Disinfection of needleless connectors to reduce Staphylococcus aureus bacterial load. Journal of the Association for Vascular Access, 27 (2), 14-18. doi: 10.2309/java-d-21-00027
2022
Journal Article
Defining and describing terminal ulcers in adults at end of life: an integrative review
Latimer, Sharon, Walker, Rachel M., Ray-Barruel, Gillian, Shaw, Joanie, Mackrell, Kristyn, Hunt, Tracey and Gillespie, Brigid M. (2022). Defining and describing terminal ulcers in adults at end of life: an integrative review. Advances in Skin and Wound Care, 35 (4), 225-233. doi: 10.1097/01.ASW.0000798032.98853.95
2021
Journal Article
Association between emergency department length of stay and patient outcomes: a systematic review
Burgess, Luke, Ray‐Barruel, Gillian and Kynoch, Kathryn (2021). Association between emergency department length of stay and patient outcomes: a systematic review. Research in Nursing & Health, 45 (1), 59-93. doi: 10.1002/nur.22201
2021
Journal Article
Understanding consumer preference for vascular access safety and quality measurement: an international survey
Schults, Jessica, Paterson, Rebecca, Kleidon, Tricia, Cooke, Marie, Ullman, Amanda, McNeil, Keith, Chopra, Vineet, Charles, Karina, Ray-Barruel, Gillian, Marsh, Nicole, Sullivan, Clair, Sturgess, David J. and Rickard, Claire (2021). Understanding consumer preference for vascular access safety and quality measurement: an international survey. Australian Health Review, 46 (1), 12-20. doi: 10.1071/AH21053
2021
Journal Article
I-DECIDED® – a decision tool for assessment and management of invasive devices in the hospital setting
Ray-Barruel, Gillian (2021). I-DECIDED® – a decision tool for assessment and management of invasive devices in the hospital setting. Vascular Access, 15 (3), 7-14. doi: 10.5737/cvaa-153714
2021
Journal Article
The deputy editor’s view
Ray-Barruel, Gillian (2021). The deputy editor’s view. Vascular Access, 6 (2), 5-6. doi: 10.33235/va.6.2.5
2021
Journal Article
From the deputy editor
Ray-Barruel, Gillian (2021). From the deputy editor. Vascular Access, 7 (2), 5-6. doi: 10.33235/va.7.2.5-6
2021
Journal Article
The s2c study – securing cannulas in combat: a simulation-based mixed-method study
Mackie, Benjamin R., Williams, Christopher, Tribe, Benjamin, Muscat, Jessica, Clarke, Bradley, Schults, Jessica, Ray-Barruel, Gillian, Marsh, Nicole, Delport, Aldon and Alvarenga, Darwin (2021). The s2c study – securing cannulas in combat: a simulation-based mixed-method study. Vascular Access, 7 (2), 12-18. doi: 10.33235/va.7.2.12-18
2021
Journal Article
New eviq central venous access device education and resources available
Curtis, Kerrie and Ray-Barruel, Gillian (2021). New eviq central venous access device education and resources available. Vascular Access, 7 (2), 7-11. doi: 10.33235/va.7.2.7-11
2021
Conference Publication
The burden of peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) in older hospital in-patients: A National Cross-Sectional Study (Part of the One Million Global [OMG] PIVC Collaboration)
Ni Chroinin, Danielle, Alexandrou, Evan, Ray-Barruel, Gillian, Carr, Peter J., Frost, Steven A. and Rickard, Claire M. (2021). The burden of peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) in older hospital in-patients: A National Cross-Sectional Study (Part of the One Million Global [OMG] PIVC Collaboration). The Australian and New Zealand Society for Geriatric Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 19-21 May 2021. Richmond, VIC, Australia: John Wiley & Sons.
2021
Journal Article
Point-of-care hand-held ultrasound for peripheral intravenous cannulation: a scoping review protocol
Pather, Priscilla, Schults, Jessica, Rickard, Claire and RayBarruel, Gillian (2021). Point-of-care hand-held ultrasound for peripheral intravenous cannulation: a scoping review protocol. Vascular Access, 7 (1). doi: 10.33235/va.7.1.16-21
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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