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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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
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
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
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
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
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
2024
Journal Article
I-DECIDED®-Brasil: Adaptação Transcultural Da Ferramenta De Avaliação E Tomada De Decisão Para Cateter Intravenoso Periférico
Silva, Thiago Lopes, Ray-Barruel, Gillian, Ullman, Amanda and Rocha, Patrícia Kuerten (2024). I-DECIDED®-Brasil: Adaptação Transcultural Da Ferramenta De Avaliação E Tomada De Decisão Para Cateter Intravenoso Periférico. Texto & Contexto - Enfermagem, 33, 1-16. doi: 10.1590/1980-265x-tce-2023-0279pt
2024
Journal Article
Michigan appropriateness guide for intravenous catheters in pediatrics — miniMAGIC-Brasil: translation into Brazilian portuguese
Felipe, Marcelle Di Angelis Ambar, Peterlini, Maria Angelica Sorgini, Ullman, Amanda and Pedreira, Mavilde da Luz Gonçalves (2024). Michigan appropriateness guide for intravenous catheters in pediatrics — miniMAGIC-Brasil: translation into Brazilian portuguese. Revista Paulista de Pediatria, 42 e2023159, 1-12. doi: 10.1590/1984-0462/2024/42/2023159
2024
Book Chapter
Right Post-Insertion Management in Pediatrics
Ullman, Amanda J. and Kleidon, Tricia (2024). Right Post-Insertion Management in Pediatrics. Vessel Health and Preservation: The Right Approach for Vascular Access. (pp. 381-388) Cham, Switzerland: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-031-48576-3_27
2024
Book Chapter
Developmental Stages and Clinical Conditions for Vascular Access in Pediatrics
Ullman, Amanda J. and Kleidon, Tricia (2024). Developmental Stages and Clinical Conditions for Vascular Access in Pediatrics. Vessel Health and Preservation: The Right Approach for Vascular Access. (pp. 337-345) Cham, Switzerland: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-031-48576-3_24
2024
Journal Article
The effectiveness of dressings and securement devices to prevent central venous catheter-associated complications: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Xu, Hui, Hyun, Areum, Mihala, Gabor, Rickard, Claire M., Cooke, Marie L., Lin, Frances, Mitchell, Marion and Ullman, Amanda J. (2024). The effectiveness of dressings and securement devices to prevent central venous catheter-associated complications: A systematic review and meta-analysis. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 149 104620, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2023.104620
2024
Journal Article
I-DECIDED®-Brazil: cross-cultural adaptation of an assessment and decision-making tool for peripheral intravenous catheter
Silva, Thiago Lopes, Ray-Barruel, Gillian, Ullman, Amanda and Rocha, Patrícia Kuerten (2024). I-DECIDED®-Brazil: cross-cultural adaptation of an assessment and decision-making tool for peripheral intravenous catheter. Texto & Contexto - Enfermagem, 33 e20230279, 1-16. doi: 10.1590/1980-265x-tce-2023-0279en
2024
Journal Article
The Journal of Hospital Medicine turns 20
Shah, Samir S., Auger, Katherine A., Baird, Jennifer, Breu, Anthony C., Brooks, Michelle N., Brotman, Daniel J., Calcaterra, Susan L., Chatterjee, Paula, Chinn, Alex J., Coetzee, Donna, Doupnik, Stephanie K., Feldman, Lenny, Glatz, Catherine, Gupta, Rachita, Hall, Matthew, Hofmann, Heather N., Holmes-Maybank, Keri, Horstman, Molly, Houchens, Nathan, Jagannath, Anand D., Jerardi, Karen E., Jones, Leah N., Kaiksow, Farah Acher, Kanjee, Zahir, Kelly, Michelle M., Kinnear, Benjamin, Lu, Elise P., Mahant, Sanjay, Malik, Manpreet ... Yazdanyar, Ali R. (2024). The Journal of Hospital Medicine turns 20. Journal of Hospital Medicine, 20 (1), 5-7. doi: 10.1002/jhm.13548
2024
Journal Article
The role of hospital‐based vascular access teams and implications for patient safety: a multi‐methods study
Quinn, Martha, Horowitz, Jennifer K, Krein, Sarah L., Gaston, Angelique, Ullman, Amanda and Chopra, Vineet (2024). The role of hospital‐based vascular access teams and implications for patient safety: a multi‐methods study. Journal of Hospital Medicine, 19 (1), 13-23. doi: 10.1002/jhm.13253
2024
Book Chapter
Right Pediatric Site Selection and Technology
Kleidon, Tricia and Ullman, Amanda J. (2024). Right Pediatric Site Selection and Technology. Vessel Health and Preservation: The Right Approach for Vascular Access. (pp. 363-379) Cham, Switzerland: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-031-48576-3_26
2023
Journal Article
Infection associated with invasive devices in pediatric health care: a meta-analysis
Takashima, Mari, Hyun, Areum, Xu, Grace, Lions, Adriana, Gibson, Victoria, Cruickshank, Marilyn and Ullman, Amanda (2023). Infection associated with invasive devices in pediatric health care: a meta-analysis. Hospital Pediatrics, 14 (1), e42-e56. doi: 10.1542/hpeds.2023-007194
2023
Journal Article
Device related thrombosis and bleeding in pediatric health care: a meta-analysis
Ullman, Amanda, Hyun, Areum, Gibson, Victoria, Newall, Fiona and Takashima, Mari (2023). Device related thrombosis and bleeding in pediatric health care: a meta-analysis. Hospital Pediatrics, 14 (1), e25-e41. doi: 10.1542/hpeds.2023-007345
2023
Journal Article
Family-Centered Care Across Thai Neonatal Intensive Care Units : A National, Cross-Sectional Survey
Vetcho, Siriporn, Cooke, Marie, Petsky, Helen, Saito, Amornrat and Ullman, Amanda J. (2023). Family-Centered Care Across Thai Neonatal Intensive Care Units : A National, Cross-Sectional Survey. Journal of Perinatal & Neonatal Nursing, 1-8. doi: 10.1097/jpn.0000000000000763
2023
Journal Article
Educational programs for implementing ultrasound guided peripheral intravenous catheter insertion in emergency departments: a systematic integrative literature review
Stone, Renee, Walker, Rachel M., Marsh, Nicole and Ullman, Amanda J. (2023). Educational programs for implementing ultrasound guided peripheral intravenous catheter insertion in emergency departments: a systematic integrative literature review. Australasian Emergency Care, 26 (4), 352-359. doi: 10.1016/j.auec.2023.06.001
2023
Journal Article
Implementing paediatric appropriate use criteria for endotracheal suction to reduce complications in mechanically ventilated children with respiratory infections
Schults, Jessica A., Charles, Karina R., Harnischfeger, Jane, Ware, Robert S., Royle, Ruth H., Byrnes, Joshua M., Long, Debbie A., Ullman, Amanda J., Raman, Sainath, Waak, Michaela, Lake, Anna, Cooke, Marie, Irwin, Adam, Tume, Lyvonne and Hall, Lisa (2023). Implementing paediatric appropriate use criteria for endotracheal suction to reduce complications in mechanically ventilated children with respiratory infections. Australian Critical Care, 37 (1), 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.aucc.2023.09.008
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Supervision
Availability
- Professor Amanda Ullman is:
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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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
Exploration of the Quality Manager role in Healthcare
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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Master Philosophy
The Performance of Tunnelled, Non-Cuffed Central Venous Catheters and Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters in Infants
Principal Advisor
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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
Completed supervision
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2025
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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