Associate Professor Mike Beckmann
Associate Professor

Mike Beckmann

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Background

Associate Professor Mike Beckmann MBBS, PhD, CHIA, AFAIDH, AFRACMA, FRANZCOG is Head of Mothers Babies and Women’s Health at Mater, and oversees Australia’s largest women’s health service, with more than 12,000 births annually across 5 facilities. He is also Mater’s first Chief Digital Health Officer. Mike is an obstetrician and gynaecologist, health informatician, and health services researcher with more than 90 research publications, and is currently supervising PhD students in the areas of minimising clinical variation, using PROMS to redesign care, and consumer information-sharing. As a clinician, researcher and healthcare leader, Mike has led many digitally-enabled innovations in healthcare delivery to improve safety and the quality of care, improve efficiency, enhance patient experience as well as improve the work-life of staff.

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96 works between 2006 and 2025
All (96) Journal Article (81) Conference Publication (14) Other Outputs (1)

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2017

Journal Article

Maternal age is a risk factor for caesarean section following induction of labour

Dunn, Liam, Kumar, Sailesh and Beckmann, Michael (2017). Maternal age is a risk factor for caesarean section following induction of labour. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 57 (4), 426-431. doi: 10.1111/ajo.12611

Maternal age is a risk factor for caesarean section following induction of labour

2017

Journal Article

Predictors of mode of birth and duration of labour following induction using prostaglandin vaginal gel

Beckmann, Michael, Gibbons, Kristen, Flenady, Vicki and Kumar, Sailesh (2017). Predictors of mode of birth and duration of labour following induction using prostaglandin vaginal gel. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 57 (2), 168-175. doi: 10.1111/ajo.12588

Predictors of mode of birth and duration of labour following induction using prostaglandin vaginal gel

2017

Journal Article

Measuring women's experience of induction of labor using prostaglandin vaginal gel

Beckmann, Michael, Thompson, Rachel, Miller, Yvette, Prosser, Samantha J., Flenady, Vicki and Kumar, Sailesh (2017). Measuring women's experience of induction of labor using prostaglandin vaginal gel. European Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, 210, 189-195. doi: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2016.12.032

Measuring women's experience of induction of labor using prostaglandin vaginal gel

2017

Journal Article

Induction of labour using balloon catheter and prostaglandin gel

Brown, Jacqueline and Beckmann, Michael (2017). Induction of labour using balloon catheter and prostaglandin gel. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 57 (1), 68-73. doi: 10.1111/ajo.12577

Induction of labour using balloon catheter and prostaglandin gel

2017

Journal Article

Evaluation of a standardized ward round in a prenatal inpatient setting

Christensen, Katie, Janssens, Sarah and Beckmann, Michael (2017). Evaluation of a standardized ward round in a prenatal inpatient setting. International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 136 (3), 357-361. doi: 10.1002/ijgo.12080

Evaluation of a standardized ward round in a prenatal inpatient setting

2016

Journal Article

Simulation training in obstetrics and gynaecology: what's happening on the frontline?

Wilson, Erin, Janssens, Sarah, Hewett, David G., Jolly, Brian and Beckmann, Michael (2016). Simulation training in obstetrics and gynaecology: what's happening on the frontline?. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 56 (5), 496-502. doi: 10.1111/ajo.12482

Simulation training in obstetrics and gynaecology: what's happening on the frontline?

2016

Journal Article

Evaluation of a process of implementation of a gestational diabetes nutrition model of care into practice

Wilkinson, Shelley A., McCray, Sally, Beckmann, Michael and Mcintyre, H.David (2016). Evaluation of a process of implementation of a gestational diabetes nutrition model of care into practice. Nutrition and Dietetics, 73 (4), 329-335. doi: 10.1111/1747-0080.12233

Evaluation of a process of implementation of a gestational diabetes nutrition model of care into practice

2016

Journal Article

First stage of labour management practices: a survey of Australian obstetric providers

White, Louise, Lee, Nigel and Beckmann, Michael (2016). First stage of labour management practices: a survey of Australian obstetric providers. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 57 (3), 266-271. doi: 10.1111/ajo.12510

First stage of labour management practices: a survey of Australian obstetric providers

2016

Journal Article

Involving the consultant before fetal blood sampling

Lowe, Belinda and Beckmann, Michael (2016). Involving the consultant before fetal blood sampling. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 56 (4), 387-390. doi: 10.1111/ajo.12480

Involving the consultant before fetal blood sampling

2016

Journal Article

Women's, midwives' and obstetricians' experiences of a structured process to document refusal of recommended maternity care

Jenkinson, Bec, Kruske, Sue, Stapleton, Helen, Beckmann, Michael, Reynolds, Maree and Kildea, Sue (2016). Women's, midwives' and obstetricians' experiences of a structured process to document refusal of recommended maternity care. Women and Birth, 29 (6), 531-541. doi: 10.1016/j.wombi.2016.05.005

Women's, midwives' and obstetricians' experiences of a structured process to document refusal of recommended maternity care

2016

Journal Article

Induction of labor using prostaglandin vaginal gel: cost analysis comparing early amniotomy with repeat prostaglandin gel

Beckmann, Michael, Merollini, Katharina, Kumar, Sailesh and Flenady, Vicki (2016). Induction of labor using prostaglandin vaginal gel: cost analysis comparing early amniotomy with repeat prostaglandin gel. European Journal of Obstetrics Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, 199, 96-101. doi: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2016.01.041

Induction of labor using prostaglandin vaginal gel: cost analysis comparing early amniotomy with repeat prostaglandin gel

2016

Journal Article

Service-wide management of healthy gestational weight gain following an implementation science approach

Wilkinson, Shelley A., Donaldson, Elin, Beckmann, Michael and Stapleton, Helen (2016). Service-wide management of healthy gestational weight gain following an implementation science approach. Maternal and Child Nutrition, 13 (2) e12266, e12266. doi: 10.1111/mcn.12266

Service-wide management of healthy gestational weight gain following an implementation science approach

2016

Conference Publication

Predictors of clinical outcomes following induction of labor using prostaglandin vaginal gel

Beckmann, M., Gibbons, K., Kumar, S. and Flenady, V (2016). Predictors of clinical outcomes following induction of labor using prostaglandin vaginal gel. RCOG World Congress 2016, Birmingham, United Kingdom, 20–22 June 2016. Chichester, West Sussex United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing.

Predictors of clinical outcomes following induction of labor using prostaglandin vaginal gel

2015

Journal Article

Prostaglandin vaginal gel induction of labor comparing amniotomy with repeat prostaglandin gel

Beckmann, Michael, Kumar, Sailesh, Flenady, Vicki and Harker, Ellen (2015). Prostaglandin vaginal gel induction of labor comparing amniotomy with repeat prostaglandin gel. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 213 (6), 859.e1-859.e9. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2015.07.043

Prostaglandin vaginal gel induction of labor comparing amniotomy with repeat prostaglandin gel

2015

Journal Article

Mode of birth and early postnatal psychological morbidity

Hanlon, Amie J. M. and Beckmann, Michael M. (2015). Mode of birth and early postnatal psychological morbidity. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 55 (6), 578-583. doi: 10.1111/ajo.12387

Mode of birth and early postnatal psychological morbidity

2015

Journal Article

Antenatal screening for hepatitis C: universal or risk factor based?

Wilson, Erin and Beckmann, Michael (2015). Antenatal screening for hepatitis C: universal or risk factor based?. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 55 (4), 318-322. doi: 10.1111/ajo.12296

Antenatal screening for hepatitis C: universal or risk factor based?

2015

Journal Article

Introducing a laparoscopic simulation training and credentialing program in gynaecology: an observational study

Janssens, Sarah, Beckmann, Michael and Bonney, Donna (2015). Introducing a laparoscopic simulation training and credentialing program in gynaecology: an observational study. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 55 (4), 374-378. doi: 10.1111/ajo.12355

Introducing a laparoscopic simulation training and credentialing program in gynaecology: an observational study

2015

Journal Article

Does model of maternity care make a difference to birth outcomes for young women? A retrospective cohort study

Allen, Jyai, Gibbons, Kristen, Beckmann, Michael, Tracy, Mark, Stapleton, Helen and Kildea, Sue (2015). Does model of maternity care make a difference to birth outcomes for young women? A retrospective cohort study. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 52 (8), 1332-1342. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2015.04.011

Does model of maternity care make a difference to birth outcomes for young women? A retrospective cohort study

2015

Journal Article

Changing the protocol for gestational diabetes mellitus screening

Ng, Dora, Beckmann, Michael, Mcintyre, Harold David and Wilkinson, Shelley A. (2015). Changing the protocol for gestational diabetes mellitus screening. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 55 (5), 427-433. doi: 10.1111/ajo.12346

Changing the protocol for gestational diabetes mellitus screening

2015

Journal Article

Maternity care plans: a retrospective review of a process aiming to support women who decline standard care

Jenkinson, Bec, Kruske, Sue, Stapleton, Helen, Beckmann, Michael, Reynolds, Maree and Kildea, Sue (2015). Maternity care plans: a retrospective review of a process aiming to support women who decline standard care. Women and Birth, 28 (4), 303-309. doi: 10.1016/j.wombi.2015.05.003

Maternity care plans: a retrospective review of a process aiming to support women who decline standard care

Past funding

  • 2014 - 2017
    Impact on Caesarean Rates following Injections of Sterile Water (ICARIS): A randomised controlled trial
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2019
    Working to improve the survival and good health for babies born preterm: The WISH Project Follow Up Study (CP Alliance grant administered by The University of Adelaide)
    University of Adelaide
    Open grant

Availability

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Use of PROMS to transform routine post-surgical outpatient care

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Transforming routine post-surgical outpatient care

    Associate Advisor

Completed supervision

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