Overview
Background
Children deserve the best of our healthcare. As Professor and Chair in Paediatric Nursing, conjoint between the University of Queensland (UQ) and Children’s Health Queensland, Amanda is working to optimise health service delivery for children in hospital, so they are able to receive the treatment they need, without complications. She also aims to improve the capacity, capability and excellence of consumer-focussed, powerful research across paediatric healthcare.
At UQ, Amanda leads the Paediatric Nursing and Patient Safety research group, which is based across the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work and the Children's Health Research Centre.
Amanda is also co-Chair of the Children's Inpatient Research Colloraborative of Australia and New Zealand (CIRCAN), which facilitates hospital-based paediatric research studies across metropolitan, regional and rural hospitals in Australasia. She is also Director of Child UnLimited, an Australian network of researchers, clinicians, advocates and families with a shared vision: to improve the clinical care and quality of life of children, adolescents and young adults living with a chronic illness or disability.
Availability
- Professor Amanda Ullman is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, Griffith University
Research interests
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Adverse events
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Paediatric nursing
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Central venous catheters
Research impacts
Amanda is a current National Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Investigator (2023-7), and previous Fulbright Scholar (2021-22). Her research program is supported by NHMRC and Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grants, and as Chief Investigator in an NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence (Wiser Wound Care). Her research focuses on the prevention of complications associated with paediatric hospital admissions, especially those related to central venous access devices (for which she is ranked the #1 expert, globally [central venous catheters; ExpertScape]).
This includes leading projects such as the:
- Preventing adverse events during paediatric cancer treatment: A multi-site hybrid RCT of catheter lock solutions (the CLOCK trial)
- Preventing InfusAte injuries Throughout a Child's Hospitalisation (the PATCH trial): A Type 1 Hybrid Randomised Controlled Trial
- Development and implementation of the Michigan Appropriateness Guide for Infusion Catheters in Paediatrics (mini-MAGIC)
- Innovation to improve the experience and outcomes of central venous access devices in paediatrics and cancer care: the IV Passport
- Peripherally inserted central catheter Innovation to reduCe Infections and Clots (the PICNIC trial)
Works
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2017
Journal Article
Management of central venous access device-associated skin impairment: an evidence-based algorithm
Broadhurst, Daphne, Moureau, Nancy and Ullman, Amanda J. (2017). Management of central venous access device-associated skin impairment: an evidence-based algorithm. Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing, 44 (3), 211-220. doi: 10.1097/WON.0000000000000322
2017
Journal Article
Substantial harm associated with failure of chronic paediatric central venous access devices
Ullman, Amanda J., Kleidon, Tricia, Cooke, Marie and Rickard, Claire M. (2017). Substantial harm associated with failure of chronic paediatric central venous access devices. BMJ Case Reports, 2017 218757, bcr-2016. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2016-218757
2017
Journal Article
Tissue adhesive for vascular access devices: who, what, where and when?
Corley, Amanda, Marsh, Nicole, Ullman, Amanda J. and Rickard, Claire M. (2017). Tissue adhesive for vascular access devices: who, what, where and when?. British Journal of Nursing, 26 (19), S4-S17. doi: 10.12968/bjon.2017.26.19.S4
2017
Journal Article
Securement for vascular access devices: looking to the future
Ullman, Amanda, Marsh, Nicole and Rickard, Claire (2017). Securement for vascular access devices: looking to the future. British Journal of Nursing, 26 (8), S24-S26. doi: 10.12968/bjon.2017.26.8.S24
2016
Journal Article
Dressing and securement for central venous access devices (CVADs): a Cochrane systematic review
Ullman, Amanda J., Cooke, Marie L., Mitchell, Marion, Lin, Frances, New, Karen, Long, Debbie A., Mihala, Gabor and Rickard, Claire M. (2016). Dressing and securement for central venous access devices (CVADs): a Cochrane systematic review. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 59, 177-196. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2016.04.003
2016
Journal Article
Central venous Access device SeCurement and Dressing Effectiveness (CASCADE) in paediatrics: protocol for pilot randomised controlled trials
Ullman, Amanda J., Kleidon, Tricia, Gibson, Victoria, Long, Debbie A., Williams, Tara, McBride, Craig A., Hallahan, Andrew, Mihala, Gabor, Cooke, Marie and Rickard, Claire M. (2016). Central venous Access device SeCurement and Dressing Effectiveness (CASCADE) in paediatrics: protocol for pilot randomised controlled trials. BMJ Open, 6 (6) e011197, e011197. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2016-011197
2016
Conference Publication
Diaries for Intensive Care Unit Survivors (DISCUSS): Perspectives of patients and family members regarding psychological support
Aitken, Leanne M., Rattray, Janice, Kenardy, Justin, Hull, Alastair M., Ullman, Amanda, Le Brocque, Robyne, Mitchell, Marion, Davis, Chelsea and Macfarlane, Bonnie (2016). Diaries for Intensive Care Unit Survivors (DISCUSS): Perspectives of patients and family members regarding psychological support. International Conference of the American-Thoracic-Society (ATS), Denver, CO, United States, 15-20 May, 2015. Philadelphia, PA, United States: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.aucc.2015.12.003
2016
Conference Publication
Blood sampling in critical care: every drop counts
Keogh, Samantha, Ullman, Amanda, Coyer, Fiona, Long, Debbie, New, Karen and Rickard, Claire (2016). Blood sampling in critical care: every drop counts. The 40th Australian and New Zealand Scientific meeting on Intensive Care and the 21th Annual Paediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care Conference, Auckland, New Zealand, October 2015. Philadelphia, PA, United States: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.aucc.2015.12.016
2016
Journal Article
'True Blood' The Critical Care Story: an audit of blood sampling practice across adult, paediatric and neonatal intensive care settings
Ullman, Amanda, Keogh, Samantha, Coyer, Fiona, Long, Deborah A., New, Karen and Richard, Claire M. (2016). 'True Blood' The Critical Care Story: an audit of blood sampling practice across adult, paediatric and neonatal intensive care settings. Australian Critical Care, 29 (2), 90-95. doi: 10.1016/j.aucc.2015.06.002
2016
Journal Article
What is the relationship between elements of ICU treatment and memories after discharge in adult ICU survivors?
Aitken, Leanne M., Castillo, Maria I., Ullman, Amanda, Engström, Åsa, Cunningham, Kathryn and Rattray, Janice (2016). What is the relationship between elements of ICU treatment and memories after discharge in adult ICU survivors?. Australian Critical Care, 29 (1), 5-14. doi: 10.1016/j.aucc.2015.11.004
2016
Journal Article
Central venous access devices site care practices: an international survey of 34 countries
Broadhurst, Daphne, Moureau, Nancy and Ullman, Amanda J. (2016). Central venous access devices site care practices: an international survey of 34 countries. The Journal of Vascular Access, 17 (1), 78-86. doi: 10.5301/jva.5000450
2015
Journal Article
Complications of central venous access devices: a systematic review
Ullman, Amanda J., Marsh, Nicole, Mihala, Gabor, Cooke, Marie and Rickard, Claire M. (2015). Complications of central venous access devices: a systematic review. Pediatrics , 136 (5), e1331-e1344. doi: 10.1542/peds.2015-1507
2015
Journal Article
Dressings and securement devices for central venous catheters (CVC) (Review)
Ullman, Amanda J., Cooke, Marie L., Mitchell, Marion, Lin, Frances, New, Karen, Long, Debbie A., Mihala, Gabor and Richard, Claire M. (2015). Dressings and securement devices for central venous catheters (CVC) (Review). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2015 (9) CD010367. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD010367.pub2
2015
Journal Article
Blood sampling in critical care - every drop counts!
Keogh, Samantha and Ullman, Amanda (2015). Blood sampling in critical care - every drop counts!. The Queensland Nurse, 34 (4).
2015
Journal Article
Examining the role of securement and dressing products to prevent central venous access device failure: a narrative review
Ullman, Amanda J., Cooke, Marie and Rickard, Claire M. (2015). Examining the role of securement and dressing products to prevent central venous access device failure: a narrative review. Journal of the Association for Vascular Access, 20 (2), 99-110. doi: 10.1016/j.java.2015.03.001
2015
Journal Article
Improving the central venous access devices maintenance process to reduce associated infections in paediatrics: Evaluation of a practical, multi-faceted quality-improvement initiative
Kleidon, Tricia, Illing, Abby, Fogarty, Gerry, Edwards, Rachel, Tomlinson, Jane and Ullman, Amanda (2015). Improving the central venous access devices maintenance process to reduce associated infections in paediatrics: Evaluation of a practical, multi-faceted quality-improvement initiative. Healthcare Infection, 20 (2), 46-53. doi: 10.1071/HI14038
2015
Journal Article
Routine versus clinically indicated replacement of peripheral catheters
Ullman, Amanda J., Keogh, Samantha, Marsh, Nicole and Rickard, Claire M. (2015). Routine versus clinically indicated replacement of peripheral catheters. British Journal of Nursing, 24 (Sup. 2), S14-S14. doi: 10.12968/bjon.2015.24.Sup2.S14
2015
Journal Article
Intensive care diaries to promote recovery for patients and families after critical illness: A Cochrane Systematic Review
Ullman, Amanda J., Aitken, Leanne M., Rattray, Janice, Kenardy, Justin A., Le Brocque, Robyne, MacGillivray, Stephen and Hulli, Alastair M. (2015). Intensive care diaries to promote recovery for patients and families after critical illness: A Cochrane Systematic Review. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 52 (7), 1243-1253. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2015.03.020
2014
Journal Article
Diaries for recovery from critical illness (Review)
Ullman, Amanda J., Aitken, Leanne M., Rattay, Janice, Kenardy, Justin, Le Brocque, Robyne, MacGillivray, Stephen and Hull, Alastaor M. (2014). Diaries for recovery from critical illness (Review). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2014 (12) CD010468. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD010468.pub2
2014
Journal Article
Peripheral intravenous catheter duration and failure in paediatric acute care: a prospective cohort study
Malyon, Lorelle, Ullman, Amanda J., Phillips, Natalie, Young, Jeanine, Kleidon, Tricia, Murfield, Jenny and Rickard, Claire M. (2014). Peripheral intravenous catheter duration and failure in paediatric acute care: a prospective cohort study. Emergency Medicine Australasia, 26 (6), 602-608. doi: 10.1111/1742-6723.12305
Funding
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Supervision
Availability
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Vaccination barriers and enablers for adolescents with a mental health diagnosis
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Vanessa Cobham
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Doctor Philosophy
Multimedia informed consent for paediatric research: a mixed methods exploration of perspectives
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Craig McBride
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Master Philosophy
The performance of tunnelled, non-cuffed central venous catheters and peripherally inserted central catheters in infants
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Vaccination barriers and enablers for adolescents with a mental health diagnosis
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Vanessa Cobham
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Master Philosophy
Central venous access device selection at diagnosis of leukaemia in paediatrics
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Techniques and Technologies to Improve First-Time PIVC Insertion Success in Paediatrics
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Claire Rickard, Dr Jessica Schults
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Doctor Philosophy
The effectiveness of peripheral intravenous catheter insertion techniques and technologies to improve insertion success and performance
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Claire Rickard, Dr Jessica Schults
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Doctor Philosophy
Central Venous Access Device Selection in Paediatric Patients with Newly Diagnosed Acute Leukaemia: A Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT)
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Preparing to change catheter lock solution practice in paeditric cancer care
Principal Advisor
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Master Philosophy
Central venous access device-associated skin injuries for children undergoing radiation oncology
Principal Advisor
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Master Philosophy
Central venous access device-associated skin injuries for children undergoing radiation oncology
Principal Advisor
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Master Philosophy
Oral food challenges in paediatric: a multi-method exploration of the barriers and facilitators to reintroduction of previously allergenic foods
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Jennifer Koplin
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Master Philosophy
Enhancing paediatric nurse training practices in Australia for teaching Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) to children and their families; strategies to reduce peritonitis events
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Amy Mitchell
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Doctor Philosophy
Examining the role of insertion technology to preserve neonatal vessel health
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Deanne August
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Doctor Philosophy
Examining the role of insertion technology to preserve neonatal vessel health
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Deanne August
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