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:
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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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2020
Journal Article
SECUREment bundles to prevent peripheral intravenous catheter failure-the SECURE-PIVC trial: Study protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial
Corley, Amanda, Ullman, Amanda J., Marsh, Nicole, Larsen, Emily N., Mihala, Gabor, Harris, Patrick N.A. and Rickard, Claire M. (2020). SECUREment bundles to prevent peripheral intravenous catheter failure-the SECURE-PIVC trial: Study protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial. British Journal of Nursing, 29 (19), S40-S46. doi: 10.12968/bjon.2020.29.19.S40
2020
Journal Article
International recommendations for a vascular access minimum dataset: a Delphi consensus-building study
Schults, Jessica, Kleidon, Tricia, Chopra, Vineet, Cooke, Marie, Paterson, Rebecca, Ullman, Amanda J., Marsh, Nicole, Ray-Barruel, Gillian, Hill, Jocelyn, Devrim, Ilker, Hammarskjold, Fredrik, Pedreira, Mavilde L., Bertoglio, Sergio, Egan, Gail, Mimoz, Olivier, Van Boxtel, Ton, Devries, Michelle, Magalhaes, Maria, Hallum, Carole, Oakley, Suzanne and Rickard, Claire M. (2020). International recommendations for a vascular access minimum dataset: a Delphi consensus-building study. BMJ Quality and Safety, 30 (9), 1-9. doi: 10.1136/bmjqs-2020-011274
2020
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A comparison of hydrophobic polyurethane and polyurethane peripherally inserted central catheter: results from a feasibility randomized controlled trial
Gavin, Nicole C., Kleidon, Tricia M., Larsen, Emily, O'Brien, Catherine, Ullman, Amanda, Northfield, Sarah, Mihala, Gabor, Runnegar, Naomi, Marsh, Nicole and Rickard, Claire M. (2020). A comparison of hydrophobic polyurethane and polyurethane peripherally inserted central catheter: results from a feasibility randomized controlled trial. Trials, 21 (1) 787, 787. doi: 10.1186/s13063-020-04699-z
2020
Journal Article
Central venous access device Securement and dressing effectiveness: the CASCADE pilot randomised controlled trial in the adult intensive care
Mitchell, Marion L., Ullman, Amanda J., Takashima, Mari, Davis, Chelsea, Mihala, Gabor, Powell, Madeleine, Gibson, Victoria, Zhang, Li, Bauer, Michelle, Playford, Geoffrey E. and Rickard, Claire M. (2020). Central venous access device Securement and dressing effectiveness: the CASCADE pilot randomised controlled trial in the adult intensive care. Australian Critical Care, 33 (5), 441-451. doi: 10.1016/j.aucc.2019.10.002
2020
Journal Article
An international survey of pediatric and neonatal clinicians' vascular access practice: PediSIG assessment of vascular access, education, and support (PAVES) catheter selection
Davis, Mary Beth Hovda, Takashima, Mari, Girgenti, Constance and Ullman, Amanda J. (2020). An international survey of pediatric and neonatal clinicians' vascular access practice: PediSIG assessment of vascular access, education, and support (PAVES) catheter selection. British Journal of Nursing, 29 (14), S40-S48. doi: 10.12968/bjon.2020.29.14.S40
2020
Journal Article
The microbial biofilm composition on peripherally inserted central catheters: a comparison of polyurethane and hydrophobic catheters collected from paediatric patients
Higgins, Maddie, Zhang, Li, Ford, Rebecca, Brownlie, Jeremy, Kleidon, Tricia, Rickard, Claire M. and Ullman, Amanda (2020). The microbial biofilm composition on peripherally inserted central catheters: a comparison of polyurethane and hydrophobic catheters collected from paediatric patients. The Journal of Vascular Access, 22 (3), 1129729820932423-393. doi: 10.1177/1129729820932423
2020
Journal Article
Developing pediatric appropriateness criteria for intravenous catheters
Ullman, Amanda and Chopra, Vineet (2020). Developing pediatric appropriateness criteria for intravenous catheters. Pediatrics, 145 (Supplement 3) e20193474F, S231-S232. doi: 10.1542/peds.2019-3474F
2020
Journal Article
Selection and insertion of vascular access devices in pediatrics: a systematic review
Paterson, Rebecca S., Chopra, Vineet, Brown, Erin, Kleidon, Tricia M., Cooke, Marie, Rickard, Claire M., Bernstein, Steven J. and Ullman, Amanda J. (2020). Selection and insertion of vascular access devices in pediatrics: a systematic review. Pediatrics, 145 (Suppl 3) e20193474H, S243-S268. doi: 10.1542/peds.2019-3474H
2020
Journal Article
The Michigan Appropriateness Guide for Intravenous Catheters in Pediatrics: miniMAGIC
Ullman, Amanda J., Bernstein, Steven J., Brown, Erin, Aiyagari, Ranjit, Doellman, Darcy, Faustino, E Vincent S, Gore, Beth, Jacobs, Jeffrey P, Jaffray, Julie, Kleidon, Tricia, Mahajan, Prashant V, McBride, Craig A, Morton, Kayce, Pitts, Stephanie, Prentice, Elizabeth, Rivard, Douglas C, Shaughnessy, Erin, Stranz, Marc, Wolf, Joshua, Cooper, David S, Cooke, Marie, Rickard, Claire M and Chopra, Vineet (2020). The Michigan Appropriateness Guide for Intravenous Catheters in Pediatrics: miniMAGIC. Pediatrics, 145 (Suppl 3) e20193474I, S269-S284. doi: 10.1542/peds.2019-3474I
2020
Journal Article
Developing appropriateness criteria for pediatric vascular access
Ullman, Amanda J., Chopra, Vineet, Brown, Erin, Kleidon, Tricia, Cooke, Marie, Rickard, Claire M. and Bernstein, Steven J. (2020). Developing appropriateness criteria for pediatric vascular access. Pediatrics, 145 (Suppl 3) e20193474G, S233-S242. doi: 10.1542/peds.2019-3474G
2020
Journal Article
Smile - Secure my intravenous line effectively: a pilot randomised controlled trial of peripheral intravenous catheter securement in paediatrics
Kleidon, Tricia M., Rickard, Claire M., Gibson, Victoria, Mihala, Gabor, Schults, Jessica A., Xu, Hui (Grace), Bauer, Michelle J., Marsh, Nicole, Larsen, Emily N., Cattanach, Paula and Ullman, Amanda J. (2020). Smile - Secure my intravenous line effectively: a pilot randomised controlled trial of peripheral intravenous catheter securement in paediatrics. Journal of Tissue Viability, 29 (2), 82-90. doi: 10.1016/j.jtv.2020.03.006
2020
Journal Article
Family-Centred Care in Dedicated Neonatal Units: An Integrative Review of International Perspectives
Vetcho, Siriporn, Cooke, Marie and Ullman, Amanda J. (2020). Family-Centred Care in Dedicated Neonatal Units: An Integrative Review of International Perspectives. Journal of Neonatal Nursing, 26 (2), 73-92. doi: 10.1016/j.jnn.2019.09.004
2020
Journal Article
Development of a paediatric central venous access device database: a retrospective cohort study of practice evolution and risk factors for device failure
Kleidon, Tricia M., Rickard, Claire M., Schults, Jessica A., Mihala, Gabor, McBride, Craig A., Rudkin, John, Chaseling, Brett and Ullman, Amanda J. (2020). Development of a paediatric central venous access device database: a retrospective cohort study of practice evolution and risk factors for device failure. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 56 (2), 289-297. doi: 10.1111/jpc.14600
2020
Journal Article
Paediatric nursing research in Australia: a descriptive survey
Ullman, Amanda J., Xu, Hui, Mitchell, Amy, Doyle, Rebecca, Kleidon, Tricia, Rickard, Claire, Cooke, Marie, Harley, Amanda, Kain, Victoria, Forster, Elizabeth and Petsky, Helen (2020). Paediatric nursing research in Australia: a descriptive survey. Collegian, 27 (1), 49-56. doi: 10.1016/j.colegn.2019.05.005
2020
Conference Publication
Effect of blood conservation practices on reducing blood sampling volumes and other clinical sequelae in intensive care. A systematic review
Keogh, Samantha, Mathew, Saira, Ullman, Amanda J., Rickard, Claire M. and Coyer, Fiona (2020). Effect of blood conservation practices on reducing blood sampling volumes and other clinical sequelae in intensive care. A systematic review. World Congress of Intensive Care, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 14-18 October 2019. Philadelphia, PA United States: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.aucc.2020.04.135
2020
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Effect of warming and infusion of red blood cell concentrates on markers of haemolysis: an ex vivo simulation study
Pires, Maria Paula Oliveira, Peterlini, Maria Angélica Sorgini, Ullman, Amanda J., Bulmer, Andrew C., Rickard, Claire M. and Pedreira, Mavilde Luz Gonçalves (2020). Effect of warming and infusion of red blood cell concentrates on markers of haemolysis: an ex vivo simulation study. Australian Critical Care, 34 (3), 235-240. doi: 10.1016/j.aucc.2020.08.003
2020
Conference Publication
Central venous access device securement and dressing effectiveness: the cascade pilot randomised controlled trial in adult intensive care
Mitchell, Marion, Ullman, Amanda, Takashima, Mari, Davis, Chelsea, Mihala, Gabor, Powell, Madeleine, Gibson, Victoria, Zhang, Li, Bauer, Michelle, Playford, Geoffrey and Rickard, Claire (2020). Central venous access device securement and dressing effectiveness: the cascade pilot randomised controlled trial in adult intensive care. World Congress of Intensive Care, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 14-18 October 2019. Philadelphia, PA United States: Elsevier.
2020
Journal Article
Impact of paediatric tonsillectomy perioperative management on pain, nausea and recovery: a prospective cohort study
Richards, Julianne, Lang, Mary, Andresen, Elizabeth, O'Leary, Kathryn, Jauncey‐Cooke, Jacqueline, Anderson, Nicole, Burns, Hannah, Slee, Nicola, Ullman, Amanda J and Cooke, Marie (2020). Impact of paediatric tonsillectomy perioperative management on pain, nausea and recovery: a prospective cohort study. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 56 (1) jpc.14505, 114-122. doi: 10.1111/jpc.14505
2020
Journal Article
Global pediatric peripheral intravenous catheter practice and performance: a secondary analysis of 4206 catheters
Ullman, Amanda J., Takashima, Mari, Kleidon, Tricia, Ray-Barruel, Gillian, Alexandrou, Evan and Rickard, Claire M. (2020). Global pediatric peripheral intravenous catheter practice and performance: a secondary analysis of 4206 catheters. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 50, e18-e25. doi: 10.1016/j.pedn.2019.09.023
2019
Journal Article
Peripheral intravenous catheter dressing and securement practice is associated with site complications and suboptimal dressing integrity: A secondary analysis of 40,637 catheters
Corley, Amanda, Ullman, Amanda J., Mihala, Gabor, Ray-Barruel, Gillian, Alexandrou, Evan and Rickard, Claire M. (2019). Peripheral intravenous catheter dressing and securement practice is associated with site complications and suboptimal dressing integrity: A secondary analysis of 40,637 catheters. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 100 103409, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2019.103409
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Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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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
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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
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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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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