Overview
Background
Associate Professor Lauren Kearney is a registered midwife and nurse and is employed as a Conjoint Associate Professor in Midwifery between the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, UQ and the Women's and Newborn Services, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital. Lauren’s teaching expertise is within the postgraduate and higher degree by research areas. Her research track record is strongly focused upon maternal and child health; specifically, within the domains of evaluation of models of care (relating to the perinatal period and early years), intravenous fluid management and access during labour and birth, and facilitators to promote a positive and physiological spontaneous vaginal birth. She is also committed to enhancing women's opportunity to breastfeed and thrive in the postpartum period. Lauren has strong industry collaborations. The recipient of several competitive research grants, Lauren is passionate about improving the experience of health care for women and children through translation of high-quality evidence into practice.
Availability
- Associate Professor Lauren Kearney is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of General Nursing, Australian Catholic University
- Graduate Diploma in Community Child Health, Australian Catholic University
- Doctor of Philosophy of Community Child Health, Australian Catholic University
- Bachelor of Midwifery, Australian Catholic University
Works
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2020
Journal Article
Reducing sleep-related infant mortality through understanding factors associated with breastfeeding duration: a cross-sectional survey
Cole, Roni, Young, Jeanine, Kearney, Lauren and Thompson, John M. D. (2020). Reducing sleep-related infant mortality through understanding factors associated with breastfeeding duration: a cross-sectional survey. Breastfeeding Review, 28 (1), 7-19.
2020
Journal Article
Access and outcomes of general practitioner obstetrician (rural generalist)‐supported birthing units in Queensland
Tennett, Debra, Kearney, Lauren and Kynn, Mary (2020). Access and outcomes of general practitioner obstetrician (rural generalist)‐supported birthing units in Queensland. Australian Journal of Rural Health, 28 (1), 42-50. doi: 10.1111/ajr.12593
2020
Journal Article
Infant care practices and parent uptake of safe sleep messages: a cross-sectional survey in Queensland, Australia
Cole, Roni, Young, Jeanine, Kearney, Lauren and Thompson, John M. D. (2020). Infant care practices and parent uptake of safe sleep messages: a cross-sectional survey in Queensland, Australia. BMC Pediatrics, 20 (1) 27, 1-13. doi: 10.1186/s12887-020-1917-5
2019
Journal Article
Third stage of labour management practices: a secondary analysis of a prospective cohort study of Australian women and their associated outcomes
Kearney, Lauren, Reed, Rachel, Kynn, Mary, Young, Jeanine and Davenport, Lisa (2019). Third stage of labour management practices: a secondary analysis of a prospective cohort study of Australian women and their associated outcomes. Midwifery, 75, 110-116. doi: 10.1016/j.midw.2019.05.001
2019
Journal Article
Birthing the placenta: Women's decisions and experiences
Reed, Rachel, Gabriel, Laura and Kearney, Lauren (2019). Birthing the placenta: Women's decisions and experiences. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 19 (1) 140. doi: 10.1186/s12884-019-2288-5
2019
Journal Article
The impact of bowel and bladder problems on children's quality of life and their parents: A scoping review
Collis, Dianne, Kennedy-Behr, Ann and Kearney, Lauren (2019). The impact of bowel and bladder problems on children's quality of life and their parents: A scoping review. Child: Care, Health and Development, 45 (1), 1-14. doi: 10.1111/cch.12620
2018
Journal Article
How midwives manage rapid pre-loading of fluid in women prior to low dose epidurals: A retrospective chart review 在低剂量的硬膜外麻醉下,助产员如何处理孕妇体内液体的快速预压:回顾性图表审查
Lindstrom, Hannah, Kearney, Lauren, Massey, Debbie, Godsall, Guy and Hogan, Emma (2018). How midwives manage rapid pre-loading of fluid in women prior to low dose epidurals: A retrospective chart review 在低剂量的硬膜外麻醉下,助产员如何处理孕妇体内液体的快速预压:回顾性图表审查. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 74 (11), 2588-2595. doi: 10.1111/jan.13783
2018
Journal Article
Parents' knowledge, awareness and attitudes of cord blood donation and banking options: an integrative review
Peberdy, Lisa, Young, Jeanine, Massey, Debbie Louise and Kearney, Lauren (2018). Parents' knowledge, awareness and attitudes of cord blood donation and banking options: an integrative review. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 18 (1) 395, 1-21. doi: 10.1186/s12884-018-2024-6
2018
Journal Article
Can an interactive application be used to collect meaningful feedback from paediatric patients and their parents in a hospital setting?
O'Neill, Janelle, Reeks, Graham R. and Kearney, Lauren (2018). Can an interactive application be used to collect meaningful feedback from paediatric patients and their parents in a hospital setting?. Patient Experience Journal, 5 (2), 69-75. doi: 10.35680/2372-0247.1290
2018
Journal Article
Identifying the risk: a prospective cohort study examining postpartum haemorrhage in a regional Australian health service
Kearney, Lauren, Kynn, Mary, Reed, Rachel, Davenport, Lisa, Young, Jeanine and Schafer, Keppel (2018). Identifying the risk: a prospective cohort study examining postpartum haemorrhage in a regional Australian health service. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 18 (1) 214, 214. doi: 10.1186/s12884-018-1852-8
2017
Journal Article
New Frameworks for Understanding Sudden Unexpected Deaths in Infancy (SUDI) in Socially Vulnerable Families
Shipstone, Rebecca, Young, Jeanine and Kearney, Lauren (2017). New Frameworks for Understanding Sudden Unexpected Deaths in Infancy (SUDI) in Socially Vulnerable Families. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 37, 35-41. doi: 10.1016/j.pedn.2017.06.022
2017
Journal Article
Uniting cultural practicies and safe sleep environments for vulnerable indigenous Australian infants
Young, Jeanine, Watson, Karen, Craigie, Leanne, Cowan, Stephanie and Kearney, Lauren (2017). Uniting cultural practicies and safe sleep environments for vulnerable indigenous Australian infants. Australian Nursing & Midwifery Journal, 24 (9), 37-37.
2017
Journal Article
The relationship between midwife-led group-based versus conventional antenatal care and mode of birth: A matched cohort study
Kearney, Lauren, Kynn, Mary, Craswell, Alison and Reed, Rachel (2017). The relationship between midwife-led group-based versus conventional antenatal care and mode of birth: A matched cohort study. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 17 (1) 39. doi: 10.1186/s12884-016-1216-1
2016
Journal Article
‘Expecting and connecting’ group pregnancy care: Evaluation of a collaborative clinic
Craswell, Alison, Kearney, Lauren and Reed, Rachel (2016). ‘Expecting and connecting’ group pregnancy care: Evaluation of a collaborative clinic. Women and Birth, 29 (5), 416-422. doi: 10.1016/j.wombi.2016.03.002
2016
Journal Article
Health care professionals' knowledge, attitudes and practices relating to umbilical cord blood banking and donation: an integrative review
Peberdy, Lisa, Young, Jeanine and Kearney, Lauren (2016). Health care professionals' knowledge, attitudes and practices relating to umbilical cord blood banking and donation: an integrative review. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 16 (1) 81. doi: 10.1186/s12884-016-0863-6
2014
Journal Article
The first 18 months: Parental choices regarding their infant's health care needs
Kearney, Lauren and Fulbrook, Paul (2014). The first 18 months: Parental choices regarding their infant's health care needs. Neonatal, Paediatric and Child Health Nursing, 17 (3), 17-22.
2013
Journal Article
Improving knowledge of breastfeeding management: A practice development intervention for paediatric nurses
Williams, Alison, Young, Jeanine, Kearney, Lauren and Keogh, Samantha (2013). Improving knowledge of breastfeeding management: A practice development intervention for paediatric nurses. Neonatal, Paediatric and Child Health Nursing, 16 (2), 8-14.
2012
Journal Article
Open-access community child health clinics: The everyday experience of parents and child health nurses
Kearney, Lauren and Fulbrook, Paul (2012). Open-access community child health clinics: The everyday experience of parents and child health nurses. Journal of Child Health Care, 16 (1), 5-14. doi: 10.1177/1367493511419874
Supervision
Availability
- Associate Professor Lauren Kearney is:
- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Factors influencing intentions of women and maternity health care providers to achieve and facilitate a normal physiological birth, using qualitative research approach, underpinned by a critical realist methodology.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Nigel Lee
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Doctor Philosophy
Postpartum midwifery care for larger bodied women: a mixed methods study
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Bec Jenkinson
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Doctor Philosophy
Factors influencing intentions to birthing women and maternity healthcare providers to experience and facilitate a normal physiological birth, using a qualitative research approach underpinned by a critical realist methodology
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Nigel Lee
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Doctor Philosophy
Newly qualified midwives employed within continuity of care models: evaluation of a Queensland state-wide initiative to strengthen professional capacity and support organisational change.
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
CPAP for obstructive sleep apnoea during pregnancy
Associate Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Measuring safe practice of undergraduate nursing students
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Fiona Bogossian
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Doctor Philosophy
CPAP for obstructive sleep apnoea during pregnancy
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Leonie Callaway
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