Professor Amanda Ullman
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Amanda Ullman

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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

Acute care Biomedical and Clinical Sciences Health Sciences Paediatrics

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Griffith University

Research interests

  • Adverse events

  • Paediatric nursing

  • 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)

Search Professor Amanda Ullman’s works on UQ eSpace

246 works between 2010 and 2025
All (246) Journal Article (216) Book Chapter (9) Conference Publication (21)

221 - 240 of 246 works

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

Dressings and securement devices for central venous catheters (CVC) (Review)

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).

Blood sampling in critical care - every drop counts!

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

Examining the role of securement and dressing products to prevent central venous access device failure: a narrative review

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

Improving the central venous access devices maintenance process to reduce associated infections in paediatrics: Evaluation of a practical, multi-faceted quality-improvement initiative

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

Intensive care diaries to promote recovery for patients and families after critical illness: A Cochrane Systematic Review

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

Routine versus clinically indicated replacement of peripheral catheters

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

Diaries for recovery from critical illness (Review)

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

Peripheral intravenous catheter duration and failure in paediatric acute care: a prospective cohort study

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.

The lifespan of peripheral IVs inserted in the paediatric ED: do they go the distance?

2014

Journal Article

The use of diaries to promote recovery after critical illness

Ullman, Amanda and Aitken, Leanne (2014). The use of diaries to promote recovery after critical illness. The Queensland Nurse, 33 (5).

The use of diaries to promote recovery after critical illness

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.

Nurses working to reduce infection and other complications for children with central venous access devices

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

'True Blood' the critical care story: An audit of blood sampling practice across critcial care settings

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

Prevention of central venous catheter infections: a survey of paediatric ICU nurses' knowledge and practice

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.

Survey of Australian paediatric critical care nurses' attitudes, practice, knowledge and education surrounding oral care

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

Paediatric ICU nurses: Preventing central venous device infections

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

The use of diaries in psychological recovery from intensive care

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

Optimal timing for intravascular administration set replacement

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

Paediatric intensive care practices and nurses' knowledge of evidence based recommendations for the prevention of central venous catheter (CVC) related blood stream infections

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

Diaries for recovery from critical illness

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

Hydrocolloid dressings for treating pressure ulcers (Protocol)

Current funding

  • 2025 - 2030
    Comparison of Continuous and Extended vs Intermittent Beta-Lactam Infusions in Critically Ill Children with Sepsis ¿ the BUILD Multicentre Binational Randomised Controlled Trial
    NHMRC MRFF CTA - Clinical Trials Activity
    Open grant
  • 2025 - 2027
    PENGUIN trial: Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Glue in Newborns
    Intensive Care Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2024 - 2026
    Supplemental Tackifier to Intravenous Catheter dressings to Keep intact Year-round in Kids (the STICKY Kids trial)
    Eloquest Healthcare
    Open grant
  • 2024 - 2027
    Bridging the Heart Gap Building partnerships to improve peadiatric cardic surgery care equity
    NHMRC MRFF Cardiovascular Health
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2027
    Eliminating harm from devices across the life span in critical illness: The DEFENCE study
    NHMRC Partnership Projects
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2026
    Building capacity to prevent healthcare harm for hospitalised infants: A Type 1 Hybrid Randomised Controlled Trial
    NHMRC MRFF Clinician Researchers: Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Grant
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2027
    Preventing harm from central venous catheters for children treated for cancer
    NHMRC Investigator Grants
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2025
    Preventing adverse events during paediatric cancer treatment: A multi-site hybrid randomised controlled trial of innovative catheter lock solutions
    Cancer Council Queensland
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2025
    Difficult peripheral intravenous catheter insertion: Australian considerations for sustainable implementation of ultrasound guided procedures
    NHMRC Partnership Projects
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2026
    Professor and Chair in Paediatric Nursing - Amanda Ullman
    Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2023 - 2024
    Fluid in Labour EnsUring Materal Euvolemia (FLUME) study (MNHHS SERTA Project led by RBWH)
    Metro North Hospital and Health Service
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2025
    Protect PIVs: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial of a Novel Antimicrobial Dressing in Peripheral Intravenous Catheters(PIVs)
    3M Australia Pty Limited
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2022
    Preventing healthcare acquired, ventilator- associated conditions in the PICU: Implementation of new airway clearance guidance
    The Children's Hospital Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2021
    Improving intravenous catheter selection to reduce extravasations in paediatrics: an implementation study
    The Children's Hospital Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2021
    ivWatch to prevent severe extravasation injuries in the Paediatric Intensive Care: a pilot, randomised controlled trial
    The Children's Hospital Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2021
    Innovation to improve the experience and outcomes of paediatric central venous access devices: the e-Vascular Access Passport
    NHMRC Early Career Fellowships
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2022
    Peripherally inserted central catheter Innovation to reduce Infections and Clots: the PICNIC trial
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2022
    Improving endotracheal suction practice in the PICU
    ACCCN Diane Chamberlain Research Seeding Grant
    Open grant

Availability

Professor Amanda Ullman is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Preparing to change catheter lock solution practice in paeditric cancer care

    Principal Advisor

  • Master Philosophy

    Exploration of the Quality Manager role in Healthcare

    Principal Advisor

  • Master Philosophy

    Central venous access device-associated skin injuries for children undergoing radiation oncology

    Principal Advisor

  • 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

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Vaccination barriers and enablers for adolescents with a mental health diagnosis

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Vanessa Cobham

  • Master Philosophy

    The Performance of Tunnelled, Non-Cuffed Central Venous Catheters and Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters in Infants

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Central Venous Access Device Selection in Paediatric Patients with Newly Diagnosed Acute Leukaemia: A Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT)

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Examining the role of insertion technology to preserve neonatal vessel health

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Deanne August

  • 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

Completed supervision

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  • nursing
  • paediatric healthcare
  • patient safety

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