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
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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

239 works between 2010 and 2025
All (239) Journal Article (211) Book Chapter (8) Conference Publication (20)

41 - 60 of 239 works

2024

Journal Article

Peripherally inserted central catheter design and material for reducing catheter failure and complications

Schults, Jessica A., Kleidon, Tricia, Charles, Karina, Young, Emily Rebecca and Ullman, Amanda J. (2024). Peripherally inserted central catheter design and material for reducing catheter failure and complications. The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 6 (6) CD013366. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD013366.pub2

Peripherally inserted central catheter design and material for reducing catheter failure and complications

2024

Journal Article

Use of central venous access devices outside of the pediatric intensive care units

Burek, Alina G., Bumgardner, Chris, Liljestrom, Tracey, Porada, Kelsey, Pan, Amy Y., Liegl, Melodee, Coon, Eric R., Flynn, Kathryn E., Ullman, Amanda J. and Brousseau, David C. (2024). Use of central venous access devices outside of the pediatric intensive care units. Pediatric Research, 97 (2) 3510, 1-7. doi: 10.1038/s41390-024-03337-7

Use of central venous access devices outside of the pediatric intensive care units

2024

Journal Article

Implementation frameworks, strategies and outcomes in optimizing central venous access device practice in paediatrics: A scoping review

Comber, Elouise R., Keogh, Samantha, Nguyen, Linda N., Byrnes, Joshua and Ullman, Amanda J. (2024). Implementation frameworks, strategies and outcomes in optimizing central venous access device practice in paediatrics: A scoping review. Journal of Advanced Nursing. doi: 10.1111/jan.16268

Implementation frameworks, strategies and outcomes in optimizing central venous access device practice in paediatrics: A scoping review

2024

Journal Article

Central venous access device–associated skin complications in adults with cancer: a prospective observational study

Gavin, Nicole C., Northfield, Sarah, Mihala, Gabor, Somerville, Margarette, Kleidon, Tricia, Marsh, Nicole, Larsen, Emily, Campbell, Jill, Rickard, Claire M. and Ullman, Amanda J. (2024). Central venous access device–associated skin complications in adults with cancer: a prospective observational study. Seminars in Oncology Nursing, 40 (3) 151618, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.soncn.2024.151618

Central venous access device–associated skin complications in adults with cancer: a prospective observational study

2024

Journal Article

Dressings and securement devices to prevent complications for peripheral arterial catheters

Schults, Jessica A., Reynolds, Heather, Rickard, Claire M., Culwick, Martin D., Mihala, Gabor, Alexandrou, Evan and Ullman, Amanda J. (2024). Dressings and securement devices to prevent complications for peripheral arterial catheters. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 5 (5) CD013023, 1-71. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD013023.pub2

Dressings and securement devices to prevent complications for peripheral arterial catheters

2024

Journal Article

An mHealth application for chronic vascular access: A multi‐method evaluation

Ullman, Amanda J., Larsen, Emily, Gibson, Victoria, Binnewies, Sebastian, Ohira, Ryoma, Marsh, Nicole, Mcbride, Craig, Winterbourn, Karen, Boyte, Francesca, Cunninghame, Jacqueline, Dufficy, Mitchell, Plummer, Karin, Roberts, Natasha, Takashima, Mari, Cooke, Marie, Byrnes, Joshua, Rickard, Claire M. and Kleidon, Tricia M. (2024). An mHealth application for chronic vascular access: A multi‐method evaluation. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 33 (5), 1762-1776. doi: 10.1111/jocn.17034

An mHealth application for chronic vascular access: A multi‐method evaluation

2024

Journal Article

An mHealth application for chronic vascular access: Consumer led co-creation

Ullman, Amanda J., Gibson, Victoria, Kleidon, Tricia M., Binnewies, Sebastian, Ohira, Ryoma, Marsh, Nicole, McBride, Craig, Winterbourn, Karen, Boyte, Francesca, Cunninghame, Jacqueline, Roberts, Natasha, XU, Grace (Hui), Takashima, Mari, Cooke, Marie, Rickard, Claire M., Byrnes, Joshua and Larsen, Emily (2024). An mHealth application for chronic vascular access: Consumer led co-creation. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 76, 68-75. doi: 10.1016/j.pedn.2024.02.006

An mHealth application for chronic vascular access: Consumer led co-creation

2024

Journal Article

Novel peripheral intravenous catheter securement for children and catheter failure reduction: a randomized clinical trial

Charters, Brooke, Foster, Kelly, Lawton, Benjamin, Lee, Leonard, Byrnes, Joshua, Mihala, Gabor, Cassidy, Corey, Schults, Jessica, Kleidon, Tricia M., McCaffery, Ruth, Van, Kristy, Funk, Vanessa and Ullman, Amanda (2024). Novel peripheral intravenous catheter securement for children and catheter failure reduction: a randomized clinical trial. JAMA Pediatrics, 178 (5), 437-445. doi: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2024.0167

Novel peripheral intravenous catheter securement for children and catheter failure reduction: a randomized clinical trial

2024

Journal Article

Problem-solving process for central venous catheter occlusion within pediatric cancer care: a qualitative study

Hyun, Areum, Condon, Paula, Kleidon, Tricia, Xu, Grace, Edwards, Rachel, Gibson, Victoria and Ullman, Amanda (2024). Problem-solving process for central venous catheter occlusion within pediatric cancer care: a qualitative study. European Journal of Oncology Nursing, 69 102520, 102520. doi: 10.1016/j.ejon.2024.102520

Problem-solving process for central venous catheter occlusion within pediatric cancer care: a qualitative study

2024

Journal Article

Methodological Progress Note: Choosing analytic methods for randomized trials

Takashima, Mari D., Ezure, Yukiko, Ullman, Amanda J. and Ware, Robert S. (2024). Methodological Progress Note: Choosing analytic methods for randomized trials. Journal of Hospital Medicine, 19 (4), 312-315. doi: 10.1002/jhm.13315

Methodological Progress Note: Choosing analytic methods for randomized trials

2024

Journal Article

Incidence of hospital‐acquired pressure injuries and predictors of severity in a paediatric hospital

Dimanopoulos, Tanesha, Chaboyer, Wendy, Campbell, Jill, Ullman, Amanda J., Battley, Callan, Ware, Robert S., Patel, Maharshi and Griffin, Bronwyn R. (2024). Incidence of hospital‐acquired pressure injuries and predictors of severity in a paediatric hospital. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 80 (10), 4161-4170. doi: 10.1111/jan.16140

Incidence of hospital‐acquired pressure injuries and predictors of severity in a paediatric hospital

2024

Journal Article

Adverse events associated with umbilical vascular catheters in the neonatal intensive care unit: A retrospective cohort study

Gibson, Kim, Smith, Amber, Sharp, Rebecca, Ullman, Amanda, Morris, Scott and Esterman, Adrian (2024). Adverse events associated with umbilical vascular catheters in the neonatal intensive care unit: A retrospective cohort study. Australian Critical Care, 37 (5), 747-754. doi: 10.1016/j.aucc.2024.01.013

Adverse events associated with umbilical vascular catheters in the neonatal intensive care unit: A retrospective cohort study

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

Peripheral intravenous catheter infection and failure: A systematic review and meta-analysis

2024

Journal Article

Inappropriate use of peripherally inserted central catheters in pediatrics: a multisite study

Burek, Alina G., Davis, Mary Beth, Pechous, Brittany, Shaughnessy, Erin E., Meier, Katie A., Mooney, Sarah, Woodruff, Dana, Bruner, Meaghan, Piper, Laura, Liegl, Melodee, Pan, Amy, Brousseau, David C. and Ullman, Amanda J. (2024). Inappropriate use of peripherally inserted central catheters in pediatrics: a multisite study. Hospital Pediatrics, 14 (3), 180-188. doi: 10.1542/hpeds.2023-007518

Inappropriate use of peripherally inserted central catheters in pediatrics: a multisite study

2024

Journal Article

Pediatric central venous access device lock solutions: a network meta-analysis

Takashima, Mari, Ezure, Yukiko, Furuya-Kanamori, Luis, Wolf, Joshua, Dufficy, Mitchell, Gibson, Victoria, Clark, Julia and Ullman, Amanda (2024). Pediatric central venous access device lock solutions: a network meta-analysis. Pediatrics, 153 (2) e2023063264, 1-15. doi: 10.1542/peds.2023-063264

Pediatric central venous access device lock solutions: a network meta-analysis

2024

Journal Article

Authors' response to “comment on ‘peripheral intravenous catheter infection and failure: A systematic review and meta-analysis.’”

Marsh, N., Larsen, E.N. and Ullman, A.J. (2024). Authors' response to “comment on ‘peripheral intravenous catheter infection and failure: A systematic review and meta-analysis.’”. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 153 104727, 104727. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2024.104727

Authors' response to “comment on ‘peripheral intravenous catheter infection and failure: A systematic review and meta-analysis.’”

2024

Journal Article

Haemostatic discs demonstrate physical efficacy against microbes commonly associated with central-line-associated bloodstream infections

Gough, K.L., Dargaville, T.R., Ullman, A.J., Marsh, N. and Pelzer, E.S. (2024). Haemostatic discs demonstrate physical efficacy against microbes commonly associated with central-line-associated bloodstream infections. Journal of Hospital Infection, 144, 111-117. doi: 10.1016/j.jhin.2023.12.006

Haemostatic discs demonstrate physical efficacy against microbes commonly associated with central-line-associated bloodstream infections

2024

Journal Article

Pediatric invasive device utility and harm: a multi-site point prevalence survey

Takashima, Mari, Gibson, Victoria, Borello, Eloise, Galluzzo, Lily, Gill, Fenella J., Kinney, Sharon, Newall, Fiona and Ullman, Amanda J. (2024). Pediatric invasive device utility and harm: a multi-site point prevalence survey. Pediatric Research, 96 (1), 1-11. doi: 10.1038/s41390-023-03014-1

Pediatric invasive device utility and harm: a multi-site point prevalence survey

2024

Journal Article

Supportive care needs of adults living with a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) at home: a qualitative content analysis

Sharp, Rebecca, Xu, Qunyan, Pumpa, ‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬Robyn, Elliott, Lisa, Corsini, Nadia, Marker, Julie, Altschwager, Jodie, Ortmann, Alanna, Turner, Lisa, Jin, Lili, Ullman, Amanda and Esterman, Adrian (2024). Supportive care needs of adults living with a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) at home: a qualitative content analysis. BMC Nursing, 23 (1) 4, 4. doi: 10.1186/s12912-023-01614-0

Supportive care needs of adults living with a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) at home: a qualitative content analysis

2024

Book Chapter

Right Device Assessment and Selection in Pediatrics

Kleidon, Tricia and Ullman, Amanda J. (2024). Right Device Assessment and Selection in Pediatrics. Vessel Health and Preservation: The Right Approach for Vascular Access. (pp. 347-362) Cham, Switzerland: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-031-48576-3_25

Right Device Assessment and Selection in Pediatrics

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

    Vaccination barriers and enablers for adolescents with a mental health diagnosis

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Vanessa Cobham

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Techniques and Technologies to Improve First-Time PIVC Insertion Success in Paediatrics

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Claire Rickard, Dr Jessica Schults

  • Doctor Philosophy

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

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Preparing to change catheter lock solution practice in paeditric cancer care

    Principal Advisor

  • Master Philosophy

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

    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

  • 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

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Examining the role of insertion technology to preserve neonatal vessel health

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Deanne August

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  • nursing
  • paediatric healthcare
  • patient safety

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