Overview
Background
Jessica is a paediatric critical care nurse and researcher with more than 15 years of clinical experience and expertise. Her research themes to date have focused on ventilation strategies to reduce ventilator associated pneumonia and interventions to improve the safety and quality of care related to invasive medical devices. Jessica's developing research themes focus on enhancing health service surveillance using electronic health information in two major spheres: hospital-level surveillance for hospital-acquired complications and unit level surveillance for vascular access device complications and ventilator associated events. She is particularly interested in advances in infectious disease surveillance and tracking, using a combination of mature platforms and new electronic platforms. Jessica has experience leading international consensus studies using Delphi methods and is interested in clinical trials which embed hybrid strategies to enable the rapid and sustainable translation of research findings upon study completion. Jessica is passionate about growing clinician researchers and nurses’ capacity to lead and undertake research which contributes to practice change and better outcomes in our vulnerable patient groups including paediatrics and minority groups.
Availability
- Dr Jessica Schults is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Science, James Cook University
- Masters (Coursework), Queensland University of Technology
- Doctor of Philosophy, Griffith University
Research interests
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Development of core indicators for paediatric intensive care quality and safety measurement
Australia and New Zealand Delphi study to define and select a core set of PICU quality indicators to measure and benchmark care quality in PICU
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Implementing appropriate use criteria for endotracheal suction interventions in the PICU
Following an extensive process to develop appropriate use criteria for endotracheal suction interventions, we will implement these guidelines in the PICU to determine whether implementation of the guidelines for 'children with a highly infectious respiratory disease' will lead to improved clinical and unit outcomes.
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Development of a tool to support identification and escalation of children with Difficult Intravenous Access
Together with consumers and clinicians at the Queensland Children's Hospital we have developed a DIVA tool. We are now testing this tool in practice to determine whether this supports first attempt insertion success and increased patient satisfaction. Trial lead Ms Tricia Kleidon.
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Measuring the burden of hospital acquired complications in the PICU
We are conducting a retrospective cohort study of 5 years worth of PICU admissions to determine the frequency and cost of HACs in the PICU. Our preliminary work (scoping review and stakeholder consultation) has shown that there is a lack of paediatric specific measures to support quality measurement and practice improvement.
Works
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2022
Journal Article
Pediatric central venous access devices: practice, performance, and costs
Ullman, Amanda J., Gibson, Victoria, Takashima, Mari D., Kleidon, Tricia M., Schults, Jessica, Saiyed, Masnoon, Cattanach, Paula, Paterson, Rebecca, Cooke, Marie, Rickard, Claire M., Byrnes, Joshua and Chopra, Vineet (2022). Pediatric central venous access devices: practice, performance, and costs. Pediatric Research, 92 (5), 1381-1390. doi: 10.1038/s41390-022-01977-1
2022
Journal Article
Comparing ivWatch biosensor to standard care to identify extravasation injuries in the paediatric intensive care: a protocol for a randomised controlled trial
McBride, Craig Antony, Rahiman, Sarfaraz, Schlapbach, Luregn J., Schults, Jessica A., Kleidon, Tricia M., Kennedy, Melanie, Paterson, Rebecca S., Byrnes, Joshua, Ware, Robert S. and Ullman, Amanda Judith (2022). Comparing ivWatch biosensor to standard care to identify extravasation injuries in the paediatric intensive care: a protocol for a randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open, 12 (2) e047765, e047765. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-047765
2022
Journal Article
On a quest to prevent harm and safeguard paediatric venous catheters – A randomized control trial protocol
Charters, Brooke, Foster, Kelly, Lawton, Benjamin, Cassidy, Corey, Byrnes, Joshua, Mihala, Gabor, Schults, Jessica, Kleidon, Tricia, McCaffery, Ruth, Van, Kristy and Ullman, Amanda (2022). On a quest to prevent harm and safeguard paediatric venous catheters – A randomized control trial protocol. Vascular Access, 16 (3), 18-29. doi: 10.5737/va.v16i3.34
2022
Journal Article
Factors influencing pediatric hematology/oncology nurse retention: a scoping review
Macintyre, Madeleine R., Brown, Brandon W. J. and Schults, Jessica A. (2022). Factors influencing pediatric hematology/oncology nurse retention: a scoping review. Journal of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nursing, 39 (6), 402-417. doi: 10.1177/27527530221099899
2021
Journal Article
Understanding consumer preference for vascular access safety and quality measurement: an international survey
Schults, Jessica, Paterson, Rebecca, Kleidon, Tricia, Cooke, Marie, Ullman, Amanda, McNeil, Keith, Chopra, Vineet, Charles, Karina, Ray-Barruel, Gillian, Marsh, Nicole, Sullivan, Clair, Sturgess, David J. and Rickard, Claire (2021). Understanding consumer preference for vascular access safety and quality measurement: an international survey. Australian Health Review, 46 (1), 12-20. doi: 10.1071/AH21053
2021
Journal Article
The Paediatric AirWay Suction (PAWS) appropriateness guide for endotracheal suction interventions
Schults, Jessica, Charles, Karina, Long, Debbie, Brown, Georgia, Copnell, Beverley, Dargaville, Peter, Davies, Kylie, Erikson, Simon, Forrest, Kate, Harnischfeger, Jane, Irwin, Adam, Kendrik, Tina, Lake, Anna, Ntoumenopoulos, George, Waak, Michaela, Woodard, Mark, Tume, Lyvonne, Cooke, Marie, Mitchell, Marion, Hall, Lisa and Ullman, Amanda (2021). The Paediatric AirWay Suction (PAWS) appropriateness guide for endotracheal suction interventions. Australian Critical Care, 35 (6), 651-660. doi: 10.1016/j.aucc.2021.10.005
2021
Journal Article
Techniques and technologies to improve peripheral intravenous catheter outcomes in pediatric patients: systematic review and meta-analysis
Kleidon, Tricia M., Schults, Jessica, Rickard, Claire M. and Ullman, Amanda J. (2021). Techniques and technologies to improve peripheral intravenous catheter outcomes in pediatric patients: systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Hospital Medicine, 16 (12), 742-750. doi: 10.12788/jhm.3718
2021
Journal Article
Appropriate use criteria for endotracheal suction interventions in mechanically ventilated children: The RAND/UCLA development process
Schults, Jessica A., Charles, Karina, Long, Debbie, Erikson, Simon, Brown, Georgia, Waak, Michaela, Tume, Lyvonne, Hall, Lisa and Ullman, Amanda J. (2021). Appropriate use criteria for endotracheal suction interventions in mechanically ventilated children: The RAND/UCLA development process. Australian Critical Care, 35 (6), 661-667. doi: 10.1016/j.aucc.2021.10.006
2021
Conference Publication
Recommendations for endotracheal suction interventions in children with highly infectious respiratory disease: results from a RAND/UCLA binational appropriateness panel
Schults, Jessica, Charles, Karina, Long, Debbie, Erikson, Simon, Irwin, Adam, Waak, Michaela, Hall, Lisa and Ullman, Amanda (2021). Recommendations for endotracheal suction interventions in children with highly infectious respiratory disease: results from a RAND/UCLA binational appropriateness panel. 9th International Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control (ACIPC) online conference, Online, 7-10 November 2021. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.idh.2021.09.031
2021
Journal Article
The s2c study – securing cannulas in combat: a simulation-based mixed-method study
Mackie, Benjamin R., Williams, Christopher, Tribe, Benjamin, Muscat, Jessica, Clarke, Bradley, Schults, Jessica, Ray-Barruel, Gillian, Marsh, Nicole, Delport, Aldon and Alvarenga, Darwin (2021). The s2c study – securing cannulas in combat: a simulation-based mixed-method study. Vascular Access, 7 (2), 12-18. doi: 10.33235/va.7.2.12-18
2021
Journal Article
Comparison of midline catheters and peripherally inserted central catheters to reduce the need for general anesthesia in children with respiratory disease: A feasibility randomized controlled trial
Kleidon, Tricia M., Schults, Jessica A., Wainwright, Claire, Mihala, Gabor, Gibson, Victoria, Saiyed, Masnoon, Byrnes, Joshua, Cattanach, Paula, Macfarlane, Fiona, Graham, Nicolette, Shevill, Elizabeth and Ullman, Amanda J. (2021). Comparison of midline catheters and peripherally inserted central catheters to reduce the need for general anesthesia in children with respiratory disease: A feasibility randomized controlled trial. Pediatric Anesthesia, 31 (9) pan.14229, 985-995. doi: 10.1111/pan.14229
2021
Journal Article
Selection and reporting of outcome measures used in long-term follow-up studies of children and adolescents with chronic pain: a scoping review
Schults, Jessica A., Paterson, Rebecca S., Cooke, Marie, Richards, Julianne, Charles, Karina, Raithatha, Bhavesh, Theodoros, Joanne and Alcock, Mark (2021). Selection and reporting of outcome measures used in long-term follow-up studies of children and adolescents with chronic pain: a scoping review. Journal of Child Health Care, 26 (4) ARTN 13674935211026124, 1-23. doi: 10.1177/13674935211026124
2021
Journal Article
Midazolam exposure in the paediatric intensive care unit predicts acute post-traumatic stress symptoms in children
Long, Debbie, Gibbons, Kristen, Le Brocque, Robyne, Schults, Jessica A., Kenardy, Justin and Dow, Belinda (2021). Midazolam exposure in the paediatric intensive care unit predicts acute post-traumatic stress symptoms in children. Australian Critical Care, 35 (4), 408-414. doi: 10.1016/j.aucc.2021.06.004
2021
Journal Article
Midline catheters — A good alternative device?
Marsh, Nicole, Corley, Amanda, Schults, Jessica A., Vemuri, Kanti and Rickard, Claire M. (2021). Midline catheters — A good alternative device?. Anaesthesia Critical Care and Pain Medicine, 40 (3) 100885, 100885. doi: 10.1016/j.accpm.2021.100885
2021
Journal Article
Do antimicrobial and antithrombogenic peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) materials prevent catheter complications? An analysis of 42,562 hospitalized medical patients
Ullman, Amanda J., Paterson, Rebecca S., Schults, Jessica A., Kleidon, Tricia M., August, Deanne, O'Malley, Megan, Horowitz, Jennifer, Rickard, Claire M., Paje, David and Chopra, Vineet (2021). Do antimicrobial and antithrombogenic peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) materials prevent catheter complications? An analysis of 42,562 hospitalized medical patients. Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, 43 (4), 1-8. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.141
2021
Journal Article
Point-of-care hand-held ultrasound for peripheral intravenous cannulation: a scoping review protocol
Pather, Priscilla, Schults, Jessica, Rickard, Claire and RayBarruel, Gillian (2021). Point-of-care hand-held ultrasound for peripheral intravenous cannulation: a scoping review protocol. Vascular Access, 7 (1). doi: 10.33235/va.7.1.16-21
2021
Journal Article
Peripherally Inserted Central catheter iNnovation to reduce Infections and Clots (the PICNIC trial): a randomised controlled trial protocol
Ullman, Amanda J., August, Deanne, Kleidon, Tricia, Walker, Rachel, Marsh, Nicole M., Bulmer, Andrew, Pearch, Benjamin, Runnegar, Naomi, Schults, Jessica A., Leema, Joanne, Lee-Archer, Paul, Biles, Cathy, Southam, Katrina, Gibson, Victoria, Byrnes, Joshua, Ware, Robert S., Chopra, Vineet, Coulthard, Alan, Mollee, Peter, Rickard, Claire M. and Harris, Patrick N. A. (2021). Peripherally Inserted Central catheter iNnovation to reduce Infections and Clots (the PICNIC trial): a randomised controlled trial protocol. BMJ Open, 11 (4) e042475, 1-7. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-042475
2021
Journal Article
myPainPal: Co-creation of a mHealth app for the management of chronic pain in young people
Cooke, Marie, Richards, Julianne, Tjondronegoro, Dian, Raj Chakraborty, Prithwi, Jauncey-Cooke, Jacqueline, Andresen, Elizabeth, Theodoros, Joanne, Paterson, Rebecca, Schults, Jessica, Raithatha, Bhavesh, Wilson, Susan and Alcock, Mark (2021). myPainPal: Co-creation of a mHealth app for the management of chronic pain in young people. Informatics for Health and Social Care, 46 (3), 1-15. doi: 10.1080/17538157.2021.1892697
2021
Journal Article
‘How many audits do you really need?’: Learnings from 5-years of peripheral intravenous catheter audits
Marsh, Nicole, Larsen, Emily, Hewer, Barbara, Monteagle, Emily, Ware, Robert S., Schults, Jessica and Rickard, Claire M. (2021). ‘How many audits do you really need?’: Learnings from 5-years of peripheral intravenous catheter audits. Infection, Disease and Health, 26 (3), 182-188. doi: 10.1016/j.idh.2021.03.001
2021
Journal Article
Peripherally inserted central catheter thrombosis after placement via electrocardiography vs traditional methods
Kleidon, Tricia M., Horowitz, Jennifer, Rickard, Claire M., Ullman, Amanda J., Marsh, Nicole, Schults, Jessica, Ratz, David and Chopra, Vineet (2021). Peripherally inserted central catheter thrombosis after placement via electrocardiography vs traditional methods. American Journal of Medicine, 134 (2), e79-e88. doi: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2020.06.010
Funding
Current funding
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Supervision
Availability
- Dr Jessica Schults is:
- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Co-designing a healthcare policy review process amongst nursing and midwifery
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Claire Rickard
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Master Philosophy
Designing and implementing a nurse-led electronic medical record (EMR) integrated heparinisation protocol using optimal targets (anti Xa vs APTT)
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jason Roberts, Associate Professor Jayesh Dhanani
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Doctor Philosophy
The effectiveness of peripheral intravenous catheter insertion techniques and technologies to improve insertion success and performance
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Claire Rickard, Professor Amanda Ullman
Media
Enquiries
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- harm measurement
- infectious disease
- paediatrics
- patient safety
- ventilation
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