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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2014
Journal Article
The lifespan of peripheral IVs inserted in the paediatric ED: do they go the distance?
Ullman, Amanda J., Malyon, Lorelle and Rickard, Claire M. (2014). The lifespan of peripheral IVs inserted in the paediatric ED: do they go the distance?. Australian Nursing and Midwifery Journal, 22 (4), 43.
2014
Journal Article
Nurses working to reduce infection and other complications for children with central venous access devices
Rickard, Claire and Ullman, Amanda (2014). Nurses working to reduce infection and other complications for children with central venous access devices. Australian Nursing and Midwifery Journal, 22 (3), 33-33.
2014
Conference Publication
'True Blood' the critical care story: An audit of blood sampling practice across critcial care settings
Keogh, S., Ullman, A., Coyer, F. Fiona, Long, D., New, K. and Rickard, C. (2014). 'True Blood' the critical care story: An audit of blood sampling practice across critcial care settings. 38th Australian and New Zealand Scientific Meeting on Intensive Care and the 19th Annual Paediatric and Neonatal intensive Care Conference, Hobart, TAS, Australia, October 2013. New York, NY, United States: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.aucc.2013.10.018
2014
Journal Article
Prevention of central venous catheter infections: a survey of paediatric ICU nurses' knowledge and practice
Ullman, Amanda J., Long, Debbie A. and Rickard, Claire M. (2014). Prevention of central venous catheter infections: a survey of paediatric ICU nurses' knowledge and practice. Nurse Education Today, 34 (2), 202-207. doi: 10.1016/j.nedt.2013.09.002
2014
Journal Article
Survey of Australian paediatric critical care nurses' attitudes, practice, knowledge and education surrounding oral care
Ullman, Amanda J and Letton, Georgia (2014). Survey of Australian paediatric critical care nurses' attitudes, practice, knowledge and education surrounding oral care. Neonatal, Paediatric and Child Health Nursing, 17 (1), 11-18.
2014
Journal Article
Paediatric ICU nurses: Preventing central venous device infections
Ullman, Amanda J., Long, Debbie A. and Rickard, Claire M. (2014). Paediatric ICU nurses: Preventing central venous device infections. British Journal of Nursing, 23 (s8), s14-s14. doi: 10.12968/bjon.2014.23.sup8.s14
2013
Journal Article
The use of diaries in psychological recovery from intensive care
Aitken, Leanne M, Rattray, Janice, Hull, Alastair, Kenardy, Justin A, Le Brocque, Robyne and Ullman, Amanda J (2013). The use of diaries in psychological recovery from intensive care. Critical Care, 17 (6) 253, 253.1-253.8. doi: 10.1186/cc13164
2013
Journal Article
Optimal timing for intravascular administration set replacement
Ullman, Amanda J., Cooke, Marie L., Gillies, Donna, Marsh, Nicole M., Daud, Azlina, McGrail, Matthew R., O'Riordan, Elizabeth and Rickard, Claire M. (2013). Optimal timing for intravascular administration set replacement. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2013 (9) CD003588. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD003588.pub3
2013
Conference Publication
Paediatric intensive care practices and nurses' knowledge of evidence based recommendations for the prevention of central venous catheter (CVC) related blood stream infections
Long, D., Ullman, A. and Rickard, C. (2013). Paediatric intensive care practices and nurses' knowledge of evidence based recommendations for the prevention of central venous catheter (CVC) related blood stream infections. 37th Australian and New Zealand Scientific Meeting on Intensive Care and the 18th Annual Paediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care Conference, Adelaide, SA Australia, October 2012. Philadelphia, PA United States: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.aucc.2013.02.044
2013
Journal Article
Diaries for recovery from critical illness
Ullman, Amanda J., Aitken, Leanne M., Rattray, Janice, Kenardy, Justin, Le Brocque, Robyne, Macgillivray, Stephen and Hull, Alastair M. (2013). Diaries for recovery from critical illness. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2013 (4) CD010468, 1-24. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD010468
2013
Journal Article
Dressings and securement devices for central venous catheters (CVC) (protocol)
Ullman, Amanda J., Cooke, Marie L., Mitchell, Marion, Lin, Frances, New, Karen, Long, Debbie A., Mihala, Gabor and Rickard, Claire M. (2013). Dressings and securement devices for central venous catheters (CVC) (protocol). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2013 (2) CD010367, CD010367.1-CD010367.9. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD010367
2013
Journal Article
Hydrocolloid dressings for treating pressure ulcers (Protocol)
Keogh, Samantha J., Nelson, E Andrea, Webster, Joan, Jolly, Jim, Ullman, Amanda J. and Chaboyer, Wendy P. (2013). Hydrocolloid dressings for treating pressure ulcers (Protocol). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2013 (2) CD010364. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD010364
2013
Journal Article
The KIDS SAFE checklist for pediatric intensive care units
Ullman, Amanda, Long, Debbie, Horn, Desley, Woosley, Julieta and Coulthard, Mark G. (2013). The KIDS SAFE checklist for pediatric intensive care units. American Journal of Critical Care, 22 (1), 61-69. doi: 10.4037/ajcc2013560
2012
Journal Article
A randomised controlled trial of Hartmann's solution versus half normal saline in postoperative paediatric spinal instrumentation and craniotomy patients
Coulthard, Mark G., Long, Debbie A., Ullman, Amanda J. and Ware, Robert S. (2012). A randomised controlled trial of Hartmann's solution versus half normal saline in postoperative paediatric spinal instrumentation and craniotomy patients. Archives of Disease In Childhood, 97 (6), 491-496. doi: 10.1136/archdischild-2011-300221
2011
Journal Article
The oral health of critically ill children: an observational cohort study: the oral health of critically ill children
Ullman, Amanda, Long, Debbie and Lewis, Peter (2011). The oral health of critically ill children: an observational cohort study: the oral health of critically ill children. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 20 (21-22), 3070-3080. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2702.2011.03797.x
2011
Journal Article
The oral health of critically ill children: an observational cohort study
Ullman, Amanda, Long, Debbie and Lewis, Peter (2011). The oral health of critically ill children: an observational cohort study. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 20 (21-22), 3070-3080. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2702.2011.03797.x
2010
Conference Publication
Need a toothbrush? The oral health of critically ill children
Ullman, A., Long, D., Horn, D. and Lewis, P. (2010). Need a toothbrush? The oral health of critically ill children. ANZICS/ACCCN Intensive Care ASM 2009 Perth 34th Australian and New Zealand Annual Scientific Meeting on Intensive Care 2009, incorporating the 15th Australian and New Zealand Paediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care Conference, Perth, WA, Australia, 2009. Philadelphia, PA, United States: Elsevier . doi: 10.1016/j.aucc.2009.12.003
Funding
Current funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
- Professor Amanda Ullman is:
- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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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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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
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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