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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2019
Journal Article
Response to the Letter to the Editor regarding “Methods for microbial needleless connector decontamination: A systematic review and meta-analysis”
Flynn, Julie M., Larsen, Emily, Keogh, Samantha, Ullman, Amanda and Rickard, Claire M. (2019). Response to the Letter to the Editor regarding “Methods for microbial needleless connector decontamination: A systematic review and meta-analysis”. American Journal of Infection Control, 47 (12), 1521-1522. doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2019.07.002
2019
Journal Article
Nurses' decision-making about intravenous administration set replacement: a qualitative study
Ray-Barruel, Gillian, Woods, Christine, Larsen, Emily N., Marsh, Nicole, Ullman, Amanda J. and Rickard, Claire M. (2019). Nurses' decision-making about intravenous administration set replacement: a qualitative study. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 28 (21-22), 3786-3795. doi: 10.1111/jocn.14979
2019
Journal Article
Innovation in central venous access device security: a pilot randomized controlled trial in pediatric critical care
Ullman, Amanda J., Long, Debbie, Williams, Tara, Pearson, Kylie, Mihala, Gabor, Mattke, Adrian C., Macfarlane, Fiona and Rickard, Claire M. (2019). Innovation in central venous access device security: a pilot randomized controlled trial in pediatric critical care. Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, 20 (10), e480-e488. doi: 10.1097/PCC.0000000000002059
2019
Journal Article
Implementation of a paediatric peripheral intravenous catheter care bundle: a quality improvement initiative
Kleidon, Tricia M., Cattanach, Paula, Mihala, Gabor and Ullman, Amanda J. (2019). Implementation of a paediatric peripheral intravenous catheter care bundle: a quality improvement initiative. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 55 (10), 1214-1223. doi: 10.1111/jpc.14384
2019
Journal Article
Peripheral intravenous catheter practices in Australian and New Zealand neonatal units: a cross-sectional survey
August, D., Ullman, A. J., Rickard, C. M. and New, K. (2019). Peripheral intravenous catheter practices in Australian and New Zealand neonatal units: a cross-sectional survey. Journal of Neonatal Nursing, 25 (5), 240-244. doi: 10.1016/j.jnn.2019.03.002
2019
Journal Article
Skin complications associated with pediatric central venous access devices: prevalence, incidence, and risk
Ullman, Amanda J., Kleidon, Tricia M., Turner, Karen, Gibson, Victoria, Dean, Anna, Cattanach, Paula, Pitt, Colleen, Woosley, Julieta, Marsh, Nicole, Gavin, Nicole, Takashima, Mari and Rickard, Claire M. (2019). Skin complications associated with pediatric central venous access devices: prevalence, incidence, and risk. Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing, 36 (5), 343-351. doi: 10.1177/1043454219849572
2019
Journal Article
Difficult peripheral venous access in children: an international survey and critical appraisal of assessment tools and escalation pathways
Schults, Jessica, Rickard, Claire, Kleidon, Tricia, Paterson, Rebecca, Macfarlane, Fiona and Ullman, Amanda (2019). Difficult peripheral venous access in children: an international survey and critical appraisal of assessment tools and escalation pathways. Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 51 (5), 537-546. doi: 10.1111/jnu.12505
2019
Journal Article
Methods for microbial needleless connector decontamination: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Flynn, Julie M., Larsen, Emily N., Keogh, Samantha, Ullman, Amanda J. and Rickard, Claire M. (2019). Methods for microbial needleless connector decontamination: a systematic review and meta-analysis. American Journal of Infection Control, 47 (8), 956-962. doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2019.01.002
2019
Journal Article
Peripherally inserted central catheter design and material for reducing catheter failure and complications (protocol)
Schults, Jessica. A., Kleidon, Tricia, Petsky, Helen. L., Stone, Renee, Schoutrop, Jason and Ullman, Amanda. J. (2019). Peripherally inserted central catheter design and material for reducing catheter failure and complications (protocol). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2019 (7) CD013366. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD013366
2019
Journal Article
Insertion, management, and complications associated with arterial catheters in paediatric intensive care: a clinical audit
Schults, Jessica A., Long, Debbie, Pearson, Kylie, Takashima, Mari, Baveas, Thimitra, Schlapbach, Luregn J., Macfarlane, Fiona and Ullman, Amanda J. (2019). Insertion, management, and complications associated with arterial catheters in paediatric intensive care: a clinical audit. Australian Critical Care, 33 (4), 326-332. doi: 10.1016/j.aucc.2019.05.003
2019
Book Chapter
Intensive care unit
Ullman, Amanda J. and Castillo, Maria I. (2019). Intensive care unit. Cambridge handbook of psychology, health and medicine. (pp. 641-642) Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press.
2019
Journal Article
Tissue adhesive and chlorhexidine gluconate interaction: implications for vascular access device securement
Ullman, Amanda J., Dargaville, Tim R. and Rickard, Claire M. (2019). Tissue adhesive and chlorhexidine gluconate interaction: implications for vascular access device securement. Journal of Vascular Access, 20 (2), 229-230. doi: 10.1177/1129729818801299
2019
Journal Article
Skin complications associated with vascular access devices: a secondary analysis of 13 studies involving 10,859 devices
Ullman, Amanda J., Mihala, Gabor, O'Leary, Kate, Marsh, Nicole, Woods, Christine, Bugden, Simon, Scott, Mark and Rickard, Claire M. (2019). Skin complications associated with vascular access devices: a secondary analysis of 13 studies involving 10,859 devices. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 91, 6-13. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2018.10.006
2019
Journal Article
Building a global, pediatric vascular access registry: a scoping review of trial outcomes and quality indicators to inform evidence-based practice
Schults, Jessica A., Rickard, Claire M., Kleidon, Tricia, Hughes, Rebecca, Macfarlane, Fiona, Hung, Jacky and Ullman, Amanda J. (2019). Building a global, pediatric vascular access registry: a scoping review of trial outcomes and quality indicators to inform evidence-based practice. Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, 16 (1), 51-59. doi: 10.1111/wvn.12339
2019
Journal Article
Antithrombogenic peripherally inserted central catheters: overview of efficacy and safety
Ullman, Amanda J., Bulmer, AndreW. C., Dargaville, Tim R., Rickard, Claire M. and Chopra, Vineet (2019). Antithrombogenic peripherally inserted central catheters: overview of efficacy and safety. Expert Review of Medical Devices, 16 (1), 25-33. doi: 10.1080/17434440.2019.1555466
2019
Conference Publication
Neonatal observational vascular access (NOVA): an Australian audit
August, Deanne, Ullman, Amanda, New, Karen, McIntyre, Colette, Smith, Patricia, Koorts, Pieter, Irwin, Adam, Cobbald, Linda, Lack, Gill, Takashima, Mari, Foxcroft, Katie and Marsh, Nicole (2019). Neonatal observational vascular access (NOVA): an Australian audit. 3rd Congress of Joint European Neonatal Societies (jENS), Masstricht, Netherlands, 17-21 September 2019. New York, United States: Nature Publishing Group.
2019
Book Chapter
Right Pediatric Site Selection and Technology
Kleidon, Tricia and Ullman, Amanda (2019). Right Pediatric Site Selection and Technology. Vessel Health and Preservation: The Right Approach for Vascular Access. (pp. 197-208) Springer International Publishing. doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-03149-7_15
2019
Journal Article
Taurolidine–citrate line locks prevent recurrent central line–associated bloodstream infection in pediatric patients
Clark, Julia E., Graham, Nicolette, Kleidon, Tricia and Ullman, Amanda (2019). Taurolidine–citrate line locks prevent recurrent central line–associated bloodstream infection in pediatric patients. The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, 38 (1), e16-e18. doi: 10.1097/inf.0000000000002191
2019
Book Chapter
Right Device Assessment and Selection in Pediatrics
Kleidon, Tricia and Ullman, Amanda (2019). Right Device Assessment and Selection in Pediatrics. Vessel Health and Preservation: The Right Approach for Vascular Access. (pp. 181-195) Springer International Publishing. doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-03149-7_14
2019
Book Chapter
Right Post-Insertion Management in Pediatrics
Ullman, Amanda and Kleidon, Tricia (2019). Right Post-Insertion Management in Pediatrics. Vessel Health and Preservation: The Right Approach for Vascular Access. (pp. 209-216) Springer International Publishing. doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-03149-7_16
Funding
Current funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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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
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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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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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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