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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

Search Professor Fiona Coyer’s works on UQ eSpace

231 works between 1995 and 2025

81 - 100 of 231 works

2021

Journal Article

Pressure injury prediction models for critically-ill patients should consider both the case-mix and local factors

Deschepper, Mieke, Labeau, Sonia O., Waegeman, Willem, Blot, Stijn I., Afonso, Elsa, Benbenishty, Julie, Blackwood, Bronagh, Boulanger, Carole, Calvino-Gunther, Silvia, Chaboyer, Wendy, Coyer, Fiona, Llaurado-Serra, Mireia, Lin, Frances, Rose, Louise, Rubulotta, Francesca, Williams, Ged, Muzha, Dritan, Ribas, Antoni Margarit, Lipovesty, Fernando, Loudet, Cecilia, Eller, Philipp, Mostafa, Nafseen, Honoré, Patrick M., Telleria, Vanesa Mercado, Smajic, Jasmina, Nogueira, Paula Cristina, Nafees, Khalid Mahmood Khan, Hentchoya, Romuald, Soledad, Javiera ... Larina, Eugeniya (2021). Pressure injury prediction models for critically-ill patients should consider both the case-mix and local factors. Intensive and Critical Care Nursing, 65 103033. doi: 10.1016/j.iccn.2021.103033

Pressure injury prediction models for critically-ill patients should consider both the case-mix and local factors

2021

Journal Article

Optimising reflective capacity of nursing students after high fidelity simulation: A practical approach

Tutticci, Naomi, Coyer, Fiona and Ryan, Mary (2021). Optimising reflective capacity of nursing students after high fidelity simulation: A practical approach. Australian Journal of Clinical Education, 8 (1), 1-17. doi: 10.53300/001c.25332

Optimising reflective capacity of nursing students after high fidelity simulation: A practical approach

2021

Journal Article

Shift-to-shift nursing handover interventions associated with improved inpatient outcomes-Falls, pressure injuries and medication administration errors: An integrative review

Hada, Adriana and Coyer, Fiona (2021). Shift-to-shift nursing handover interventions associated with improved inpatient outcomes-Falls, pressure injuries and medication administration errors: An integrative review. Nursing and Health Sciences, 23 (2), 337-351. doi: 10.1111/nhs.12825

Shift-to-shift nursing handover interventions associated with improved inpatient outcomes-Falls, pressure injuries and medication administration errors: An integrative review

2021

Journal Article

Translating evidence-based nursing clinical handover practice in an acute care setting: a quasi-experimental study

Hada, Adriana, Jones, Lee V., Jack, Leanne C. and Coyer, Fiona (2021). Translating evidence-based nursing clinical handover practice in an acute care setting: a quasi-experimental study. Nursing and Health Sciences, 23 (2), 466-476. doi: 10.1111/nhs.12836

Translating evidence-based nursing clinical handover practice in an acute care setting: a quasi-experimental study

2021

Journal Article

Identifying contributing factors to tracheostomy stoma breakdown: a retrospective audit in a single adult intensive care unit

Heineger, Karyn, Hocking, Kathy, Nanette, Nanette, Llewellyn, Stacey, Pelecanos, Anita and Coyer, Fiona (2021). Identifying contributing factors to tracheostomy stoma breakdown: a retrospective audit in a single adult intensive care unit. Wound Practice and Research, 29 (1), 10-17. doi: 10.33235/wpr.29.1.10-17

Identifying contributing factors to tracheostomy stoma breakdown: a retrospective audit in a single adult intensive care unit

2021

Journal Article

Incontinence-associated dermatitis: Who is affected?

Pather, Priscilla, Doubrovsky, Anna, Jack, Leanne and Coyer, Fiona (2021). Incontinence-associated dermatitis: Who is affected?. Journal of Wound Care, 30 (4), 261-267. doi: 10.12968/jowc.2021.30.4.261

Incontinence-associated dermatitis: Who is affected?

2021

Journal Article

Correction to: Prevalence, associated factors and outcomes of pressure injuries in adult intensive care unit patients: the DecubICUs study (Intensive Care Medicine, (2021), 47, 2, (160-169), 10.1007/s00134-020-06234-9)

Labeau, Sonia O., Afonso, Elsa, Benbenishty, Julie, Blackwood, Bronagh, Boulanger, Carole, Brett, Stephen J., Calvino-Gunther, Silvia, Chaboyer, Wendy, Coyer, Fiona, Deschepper, Mieke, François, Guy, Honore, Patrick M., Jankovic, Radmilo, Khanna, Ashish K., Llaurado-Serra, Mireia, Lin, Frances, Rose, Louise, Rubulotta, Francesca, Saager, Leif, Williams, Ged, Blot, Stijn I., Muzha, Dritan, Ribas, Antoni Margarit, Lipovesty, Fernando, Loudet, Cecilia, Eller, Philipp, Mostafa, Nafseen, Honoré, Patrick M., Telleria, Vanesa Mercado ... Erdogan, Elif (2021). Correction to: Prevalence, associated factors and outcomes of pressure injuries in adult intensive care unit patients: the DecubICUs study (Intensive Care Medicine, (2021), 47, 2, (160-169), 10.1007/s00134-020-06234-9). Intensive Care Medicine, 47 (4), 503-520. doi: 10.1007/s00134-020-06327-5

Correction to: Prevalence, associated factors and outcomes of pressure injuries in adult intensive care unit patients: the DecubICUs study (Intensive Care Medicine, (2021), 47, 2, (160-169), 10.1007/s00134-020-06234-9)

2021

Journal Article

Developing a postgraduate professional education framework for emergency nursing: a co-design approach

Theobald, Karen A., Coyer, Fiona Maree, Henderson, Amanda Jane, Fox, Robyn, Thomson, Bernadette F. and McCarthy, Alexandra L. (2021). Developing a postgraduate professional education framework for emergency nursing: a co-design approach. BMC Nursing, 20 (1) 43, 43. doi: 10.1186/s12912-021-00560-z

Developing a postgraduate professional education framework for emergency nursing: a co-design approach

2021

Journal Article

Silicone adhesive multilayered foam dressings for pressure ulcer prevention

Coyer, F. (2021). Silicone adhesive multilayered foam dressings for pressure ulcer prevention. British Journal of Dermatology, 185 (1), 4-5. doi: 10.1111/bjd.19873

Silicone adhesive multilayered foam dressings for pressure ulcer prevention

2021

Journal Article

Development of nurse practitioner metaspecialty clinical practice standards: A national sequential mixed methods study 执业护士医师元专业临床实习标准的制定: 一项全国性序贯混合法研究

Gardner, Anne, Helms, Christopher, Gardner, Glenn, Coyer, Fiona and Gosby, Helen (2021). Development of nurse practitioner metaspecialty clinical practice standards: A national sequential mixed methods study 执业护士医师元专业临床实习标准的制定: 一项全国性序贯混合法研究. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 77 (3), 1453-1464. doi: 10.1111/jan.14690

Development of nurse practitioner metaspecialty clinical practice standards: A national sequential mixed methods study 执业护士医师元专业临床实习标准的制定: 一项全国性序贯混合法研究

2021

Journal Article

Prevalence, associated factors and outcomes of pressure injuries in adult intensive care unit patients: the DecubICUs study

Labeau, Sonia O., Afonso, Elsa, Benbenishty, Julie, Blackwood, Bronagh, Boulanger, Carole, Brett, Stephen J., Calvino-Gunther, Silvia, Chaboyer, Wendy, Coyer, Fiona, Deschepper, Mieke, François, Guy, Honore, Patrick M., Jankovic, Radmilo, Khanna, Ashish K., Llaurado-Serra, Mireia, Lin, Frances, Rose, Louise, Rubulotta, Francesca, Saager, Leif, Williams, Ged, Blot, Stijn I., Muzha, Dritan, Ribas, Antoni Margarit, Lipovesty, Fernando, Loudet, Cecilia, Eller, Philipp, Mostafa, Nafseen, Honoré, Patrick M., Telleria, Vanesa Mercado ... on behalf of the DecubICUs Study Team and the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine (ESICM) Trials Group Collaborators (2021). Prevalence, associated factors and outcomes of pressure injuries in adult intensive care unit patients: the DecubICUs study. Intensive Care Medicine, 47 (2), 160-169. doi: 10.1007/s00134-020-06234-9

Prevalence, associated factors and outcomes of pressure injuries in adult intensive care unit patients: the DecubICUs study

2021

Journal Article

Time to listen: Chronic disease yarning with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living in remote Australia

Rheault, Haunnah, Coyer, Fiona and Bonner, Ann (2021). Time to listen: Chronic disease yarning with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living in remote Australia. Collegian, 28 (1), 10-17. doi: 10.1016/j.colegn.2020.06.001

Time to listen: Chronic disease yarning with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living in remote Australia

2021

Journal Article

Implementing best available evidence into practice for incontinence-associated dermatitis in Australia: a multisite multimethod study protocol

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 (2021). Implementing best available evidence into practice for incontinence-associated dermatitis in Australia: a multisite multimethod study protocol. Journal of Tissue Viability, 30 (1), 67-77. doi: 10.1016/j.jtv.2020.10.002

Implementing best available evidence into practice for incontinence-associated dermatitis in Australia: a multisite multimethod study protocol

2020

Journal Article

Moisture-associated skin damage: A timely report of an oft forgotten clinical problem

Coyer, Fiona (2020). Moisture-associated skin damage: A timely report of an oft forgotten clinical problem. Intensive and Critical Care Nursing, 61 102944. doi: 10.1016/j.iccn.2020.102944

Moisture-associated skin damage: A timely report of an oft forgotten clinical problem

2020

Journal Article

Securement to prevent device-related pressure injuries in the intensive care unit: a randomised controlled feasibility study

Coyer, Fiona, Cook, Jane-Louise, Brown, Wendy, Vann, Amanda and Doubrovsky, Anna (2020). Securement to prevent device-related pressure injuries in the intensive care unit: a randomised controlled feasibility study. International Wound Journal, 17 (6), 1566-1577. doi: 10.1111/iwj.13432

Securement to prevent device-related pressure injuries in the intensive care unit: a randomised controlled feasibility study

2020

Other Outputs

Developing a postgraduate professional education framework for emergency nursing: A co-design approach between healthcare industry and academic partners

Theobald, Karen Ann, Coyer, Fiona Maree, Henderson, Amanda Jane, Fox, Robyn, Thomson, Bernadette F and McCarthy, Alexandra L (2020). Developing a postgraduate professional education framework for emergency nursing: A co-design approach between healthcare industry and academic partners. doi: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-108406/v1

Developing a postgraduate professional education framework for emergency nursing: A co-design approach between healthcare industry and academic partners

2020

Journal Article

Physician and nurse research in multidisciplinary intensive care units

Laupland, Kevin B. and Coyer, Fiona (2020). Physician and nurse research in multidisciplinary intensive care units. American Journal of Critical Care, 29 (6), 450-457. doi: 10.4037/ajcc2020136

Physician and nurse research in multidisciplinary intensive care units

2020

Journal Article

Pressure injury development in critically ill patients with a cervical collar in situ: a retrospective longitudinal study

Wang, Harn-Rong N., Campbell, Jill, Doubrovsky, Anna, Singh, Veeranjit, Collins, Johnathon and Coyer, Fiona (2020). Pressure injury development in critically ill patients with a cervical collar in situ: a retrospective longitudinal study. International Wound Journal, 17 (4), 944-956. doi: 10.1111/iwj.13363

Pressure injury development in critically ill patients with a cervical collar in situ: a retrospective longitudinal study

2020

Journal Article

Efficacy of incontinence-associated dermatitis intervention for patients in intensive care: an open-label pilot randomized controlled trial

Coyer, Fiona, Campbell, Jill and Doubrovsky, Anna (2020). Efficacy of incontinence-associated dermatitis intervention for patients in intensive care: an open-label pilot randomized controlled trial. Advances in Skin and Wound Care, 33 (7), 375-382. doi: 10.1097/01.ASW.0000666904.35944.a3

Efficacy of incontinence-associated dermatitis intervention for patients in intensive care: an open-label pilot randomized controlled trial

2020

Journal Article

Maintaining skin health and integrity for staff wearing personal protective equipment for prolonged periods: a practical tip sheet

Coyer, Fiona, Coleman, Kerrie, Hocking, Kathy, Leong, Tom, Levido, Annabel and Barakat-Johnson, Michelle (2020). Maintaining skin health and integrity for staff wearing personal protective equipment for prolonged periods: a practical tip sheet. Wound Practice and Research, 28 (2), 75-83. doi: 10.33235/wpr.28.2.75-83

Maintaining skin health and integrity for staff wearing personal protective equipment for prolonged periods: a practical tip sheet

Funding

Current funding

  • 2025 - 2027
    PENGUIN trial: Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Glue in Newborns
    Intensive Care Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2024 - 2027
    Applying needs-based workforce planning in primary care
    NHMRC MRFF - Primary Health Care Research Initiative
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2026
    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

    Neonatal capillary blood sampling

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Deanne August

  • Master Philosophy

    ASCENDS (AuStralian Context Emergency NSIs ¿ a Delphi Study) Project ¿ What are Australian Emergency Nurse Sensitive Indicators (NSIs)?

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Amanda Henderson

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Regional anaesthesia in the burn-injured patient

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Nigel Lee, Professor Andre Van Zundert

  • Doctor Philosophy

    The dental-systemic interface and respiratory infections in Intensive Care Unit

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Saso Ivanovski, Dr Helena Schuch, Emeritus Professor Laurence Walsh

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Nurses' perceptions of pain assessment tools in ICU

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Nigel Lee

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