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Professor Fiona Coyer
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Fiona Coyer

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Overview

Background

Professor Fiona Coyer has extensive experience as a leader in academic and research programs. In August 2012, she established the Intensive Care Nursing Professorial Unit at the Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital where she has developed a program of work focused on developing evidence-based approaches to nursing care and management of the skin integrity in the critically ill patient in intensive care.

Availability

Professor Fiona Coyer is:
Available for supervision

Fields of research

Works

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236 works between 1995 and 2025

21 - 40 of 236 works

2024

Journal Article

Impact of an evidence-based bundle on incontinence-associated dermatitis prevalence in hospital patients: a quasi-experimental translational study

Barakat-Johnson, Michelle, Stephenson, John, Lai, Michelle, Basjarahil, Shifa, Campbell, Jayne, Cunich, Michelle, Disher, Gary, Geering, Samara, Ko, Natalie, Leahy, Catherine, Leong, Thomas, McClure, Eve, O'Grady, Melissa, Walsh, Joan, White, Kate and Coyer, Fiona (2024). Impact of an evidence-based bundle on incontinence-associated dermatitis prevalence in hospital patients: a quasi-experimental translational study. International Wound Journal, 21 (6) e14936, e14936. doi: 10.1111/iwj.14936

Impact of an evidence-based bundle on incontinence-associated dermatitis prevalence in hospital patients: a quasi-experimental translational study

2024

Journal Article

Assessment, management and prevention of acute wounds in the Australian context: a scoping review

Finlayson, Kathleen, Bui, Ut T, Wood, Fiona, Coyer, Fiona and Sandy-Hodgetts, Kylie (2024). Assessment, management and prevention of acute wounds in the Australian context: a scoping review. Wound Practice and Research, 32 (2), 79-2. doi: 10.33235/wpr.32.2.79-91

Assessment, management and prevention of acute wounds in the Australian context: a scoping review

2024

Journal Article

Applying a human factors approach to proning pillows in the ICU: opportunities for redesign

Desselle, Mathilde R., McLeod, Kirsty, Byram, Isabel, Wainwright, Luke, Coyer, Fiona and Kirrane, Marianne (2024). Applying a human factors approach to proning pillows in the ICU: opportunities for redesign. Human Factors and Ergonomics in Manufacturing and Service Industries, 34 (3), 221-230. doi: 10.1002/hfm.21023

Applying a human factors approach to proning pillows in the ICU: opportunities for redesign

2024

Journal Article

Enhancing prone positioning and skin damage prevention education: A randomized controlled non-inferiority trial comparing a digital education hub (PRONEtect) and a traditional lecture on final-year nursing participants’ confidence and knowledge

Fourie, Anika, Ahtiala, Maarit, Black, Joyce, Campos, Heidi Hevia, Coyer, Fiona, Gefen, Amit, LeBlanc, Kim, Smet, Steven, Vollman, Kathleen, Walsh, Yolanda, Karlberg-Traav, Malin and Beeckman, Dimitri (2024). Enhancing prone positioning and skin damage prevention education: A randomized controlled non-inferiority trial comparing a digital education hub (PRONEtect) and a traditional lecture on final-year nursing participants’ confidence and knowledge. Journal of Tissue Viability, 33 (2), 298-304. doi: 10.1016/j.jtv.2024.02.008

Enhancing prone positioning and skin damage prevention education: A randomized controlled non-inferiority trial comparing a digital education hub (PRONEtect) and a traditional lecture on final-year nursing participants’ confidence and knowledge

2024

Journal Article

Preventing pressure injuries in intensive care unit patients compared to non-intensive care unit patients: Is it any different?

Coyer, Fiona, Delaney, Lori and Ingleman, Jessica (2024). Preventing pressure injuries in intensive care unit patients compared to non-intensive care unit patients: Is it any different?. Intensive and Critical Care Nursing, 81 103586, 1-2. doi: 10.1016/j.iccn.2023.103586

Preventing pressure injuries in intensive care unit patients compared to non-intensive care unit patients: Is it any different?

2024

Journal Article

Exploring body morphology, sacral skin microclimate and pressure injury development and risk among patients admitted to an intensive care unit: a prospective, observational study

Ingleman, Jessica, Parker, Christina and Coyer, Fiona (2024). Exploring body morphology, sacral skin microclimate and pressure injury development and risk among patients admitted to an intensive care unit: a prospective, observational study. Intensive and Critical Care Nursing, 81 103604, 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.iccn.2023.103604

Exploring body morphology, sacral skin microclimate and pressure injury development and risk among patients admitted to an intensive care unit: a prospective, observational study

2024

Journal Article

Proactive debriefing to promote wellbeing in intensive care nurses: A protocol

Levido, Annabel, Keogh, Samantha, Jarrett, Paul, Crowe, Liz and Coyer, Fiona (2024). Proactive debriefing to promote wellbeing in intensive care nurses: A protocol. Australian Critical Care, 37 (4), 621-627. doi: 10.1016/j.aucc.2024.01.004

Proactive debriefing to promote wellbeing in intensive care nurses: A protocol

2024

Journal Article

Corrigendum to “Implementing best available evidence into practice for incontinence-associated dermatitis in Australia: A multisite multimethod study protocol” [J. Tissue Viability 30 (2021) 67–77, (S0965206X20301224), (10.1016/j.jtv.2020.10.002)]

Barakat-Johnson, Michelle, Basjarahil, Shifa, Campbell, Jayne, Cunich, Michelle, Disher, Gary, Geering, Samara, Ko, Natalie, Lai, Michelle, Leahy, Catherine, Leong, Thomas, McClure, Eve, O'Grady, Melissa, Walsh, Joan, White, Kate and Coyer, Fiona (2024). Corrigendum to “Implementing best available evidence into practice for incontinence-associated dermatitis in Australia: A multisite multimethod study protocol” [J. Tissue Viability 30 (2021) 67–77, (S0965206X20301224), (10.1016/j.jtv.2020.10.002)]. Journal of Tissue Viability, 33 (1), 150-150. doi: 10.1016/j.jtv.2023.11.006

Corrigendum to “Implementing best available evidence into practice for incontinence-associated dermatitis in Australia: A multisite multimethod study protocol” [J. Tissue Viability 30 (2021) 67–77, (S0965206X20301224), (10.1016/j.jtv.2020.10.002)]

2024

Conference Publication

Reshaping Wound Care: Evaluation of an Artificial Intelligence App to Improve Wound Assessment and Management

Barakat-Johnson, Michelle, Jones, Aaron, Burger, Mitch, Leong, Thomas, Frotjold, Astrid, Randall, Sue, Fethney, Judith and Coyer, Fiona (2024). Reshaping Wound Care: Evaluation of an Artificial Intelligence App to Improve Wound Assessment and Management. 19th World Congress on Medical and Health Informatics MedInfo 2023, Sydney, NSW Australia, 8–12 July 2024. Amsterdam, Netherlands: IOS Press. doi: 10.3233/shti231103

Reshaping Wound Care: Evaluation of an Artificial Intelligence App to Improve Wound Assessment and Management

2024

Conference Publication

The Viability and Acceptability of a Virtual Wound Care Command Centre in Australia

Barakat-Johnson, Michelle, Kita, Badia, Jones, Aaron, Burger, Mitchell, Airey, David, Stephenson, John, Leong, Thomas, Pinkova, Jana, Frank, Georgina, Ko, Natalie, Kirk, Andrea, Frotjold, Astrid, White, Kate and Coyer, Fiona (2024). The Viability and Acceptability of a Virtual Wound Care Command Centre in Australia. 19th World Congress on Medical and Health Informatics MedInfo 2023, Sydney, NSW Australia, 8–12 July 2024. Amsterdam, Netherlands: IOS Press. doi: 10.3233/shti230991

The Viability and Acceptability of a Virtual Wound Care Command Centre in Australia

2024

Conference Publication

Making dressings stick: Securement of jugular central venous catheter dressings with liquid adhesive reduces dressing change frequency

Corley, Amanda, O'Brien, Catherine, Pearse, India, Coyer, Fiona, Alexandrou, Evan, Larsen, Emily, Patel, Maharshi, Sosnowski, Kellie, Ware, Robert and Marsh, Nicole (2024). Making dressings stick: Securement of jugular central venous catheter dressings with liquid adhesive reduces dressing change frequency. Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Society/Australian College of Critical Care Nursing Intensive Care Annual Scientific meeting, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 10-12 April 2024. Philadelphia, PA United States: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.aucc.2024.07.002

Making dressings stick: Securement of jugular central venous catheter dressings with liquid adhesive reduces dressing change frequency

2024

Conference Publication

Variations in sacral sub-epidermal moisture in adult intensive care patients during the first three days of admission

Latimer, Sharon, Chaboyer, Wendy, Coyer, Fiona, Deakin, Jodie, Thalib, Lukman and Gillespie, Brigid (2024). Variations in sacral sub-epidermal moisture in adult intensive care patients during the first three days of admission. Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Society/Australian College of Critical Care Nursing Intensive Care Annual Scientific meeting, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 10-12 April 2024. Philadelphia, PA United States: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.aucc.2024.07.068

Variations in sacral sub-epidermal moisture in adult intensive care patients during the first three days of admission

2024

Conference Publication

The alone-in-COVID study

Macpherson, Imogen, Coyer, Fiona and Ingleman, Jessica (2024). The alone-in-COVID study. Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Society/Australian College of Critical Care Nursing Intensive Care Annual Scientific meeting, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 10-12 April 2024. Philadelphia, PA United States: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.aucc.2024.07.049

The alone-in-COVID study

2023

Journal Article

What blood conservation practices are effective at 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 (2023). What blood conservation practices are effective at reducing blood sampling volumes and other clinical sequelae in intensive care? A systematic review. Australian Critical Care, 36 (6), 1129-1137. doi: 10.1016/j.aucc.2022.12.002

What blood conservation practices are effective at reducing blood sampling volumes and other clinical sequelae in intensive care? A systematic review

2023

Conference Publication

Arterial catheter outcomes in intensive care: an analysis of 1117 patients

Keogh, Samantha, Larsen, Emily, Corley, Amanda, Takashima, Mari, Marsh, Nicole, Edwards, Melannie, Reynolds, Health, Dhanani, Jayesh, Coyer, Fiona, Laupland, Kevin and Rickard, Claire (2023). Arterial catheter outcomes in intensive care: an analysis of 1117 patients. 2023 ACIPC International Conference, Adelaide, SA Australia, 12-15 November 2023. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.idh.2023.09.020

Arterial catheter outcomes in intensive care: an analysis of 1117 patients

2023

Conference Publication

The implementation of best practice guidelines for incontinence-associated dermatitis in six hospitals in five Local Health Districts in New South Wales

Barakat-Johnson, Michelle, Lai, Michelle, Basjarahil, Shifa, Campbell, Jayne, Cunich, Michelle, Disher, Gary, Geering, Samara, Ko, Natalie, Leahy, Catherine, Leong, Thomas, McClure, Eve, O'Grady, Melissa, Walsh, Joan, White, Kate and Coyer, Fiona (2023). The implementation of best practice guidelines for incontinence-associated dermatitis in six hospitals in five Local Health Districts in New South Wales. 2nd Implementation Science Health Conference Australia, Sydney, NSW, Australia, 23-24 March 2023. London, United Kingdom: BioMed Central.

The implementation of best practice guidelines for incontinence-associated dermatitis in six hospitals in five Local Health Districts in New South Wales

2023

Journal Article

Development of prone positioning and skin damage prevention digital education: the PRONEtect project

Fourie, Anika, Ahtiala, Maarit, Black, Joyce, Campos, Heidi Hevia, Coyer, Fiona, Gefen, Amit, LeBlanc, Kim, Smet, Steven, Vollman, Kathleen, Walsh, Yolanda and Beeckman, Dimitri (2023). Development of prone positioning and skin damage prevention digital education: the PRONEtect project. Journal of Wound Care, 32 (9), 570-578. doi: 10.12968/jowc.2023.32.9.570

Development of prone positioning and skin damage prevention digital education: the PRONEtect project

2023

Journal Article

Incontinence during and following hospitalisation: a prospective study of prevalence, incidence and association with clinical outcomes

Campbell, Jill, Hubbard, Ruth, Ostaszkiewicz, Joan, Green, Theresa, Coyer, Fiona and Mudge, Alison (2023). Incontinence during and following hospitalisation: a prospective study of prevalence, incidence and association with clinical outcomes. Age and Ageing, 52 (9) afad181, 1-8. doi: 10.1093/ageing/afad181

Incontinence during and following hospitalisation: a prospective study of prevalence, incidence and association with clinical outcomes

2023

Journal Article

Caffeine consumption and withdrawal among patients in the intensive care unit

Edwards, Felicity, Bright, Matthew, Dux, Claire, Coyer, Fiona and Laupland, Kevin B. (2023). Caffeine consumption and withdrawal among patients in the intensive care unit. Australian Critical Care, 37 (3), 436-440. doi: 10.1016/j.aucc.2023.03.004

Caffeine consumption and withdrawal among patients in the intensive care unit

2023

Journal Article

Evaluation of a closed loop-blood sampling system in intensive care: A pilot randomised controlled trial. The ENCLOSE trial

Keogh, Samantha, Dhanani, Jayesh, Levido, Annabel, Gracie, Chris, Ilushin, Vladislav, Palmer, Jennifer, Doubrovsky, Anna, Parker, Suzanne L., Pintara, Alexander, Huygens, Flavia and Coyer, Fiona (2023). Evaluation of a closed loop-blood sampling system in intensive care: A pilot randomised controlled trial. The ENCLOSE trial. Intensive and Critical Care Nursing, 75 103364, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.iccn.2022.103364

Evaluation of a closed loop-blood sampling system in intensive care: A pilot randomised controlled trial. The ENCLOSE trial

Funding

Current funding

  • 2025 - 2027
    PENGUIN trial: Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Glue in Newborns
    Intensive Care Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2024 - 2027
    Improving patient outcomes and reducing the hidden burden of chronic wounds: a digitally enabled Wound Model of Care (The ENABLE Study) (NHMRC 2023 Partnership Project led by University of Sydney)
    University of Sydney
    Open grant
  • 2024 - 2027
    Applying needs-based workforce planning in primary care
    NHMRC MRFF - Primary Health Care Research Initiative
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2027
    Eliminating harm from devices across the life span in critical illness: The DEFENCE study
    NHMRC Partnership Projects
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2023
    Assessing the level of adherence to the new developed work-based oral care bundles for critical care patients to ensure service quality
    Australian Dental Research Fund Inc
    Open grant

Supervision

Availability

Professor Fiona Coyer is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    The Promotion of Wellbeing for Registered Nurses through Proactive Modified Debriefing in an Australian Adult Intensive Care Environment. The Pro Well Study

    Principal Advisor

  • Master Philosophy

    Emergency Nurse Sensitive Indicators in the Australian Context ¿ A Delphi Study

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Amanda Henderson

  • Master Philosophy

    Neonatal capillary blood sampling

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Nurses' perceptions of pain assessment tools in ICU

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Nigel Lee

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