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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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231 works between 1995 and 2025

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2019

Journal Article

An evaluation of simulation debriefings on student nurses' perceptions of clinical reasoning and learning transfer: A mixed methods study

Johnston, Sandra, Nash, Robyn and Coyer, Fiona (2019). An evaluation of simulation debriefings on student nurses' perceptions of clinical reasoning and learning transfer: A mixed methods study. International Journal of Nursing Education Scholarship, 16 (1) 20180045, 1-10. doi: 10.1515/ijnes-2018-0045

An evaluation of simulation debriefings on student nurses' perceptions of clinical reasoning and learning transfer: A mixed methods study

2019

Journal Article

Understanding contextual barriers and enablers to pressure injury prevention practice in an Australian intensive care unit: an exploratory study

Coyer, Fiona, Cook, Jane-Louise, Doubrovsky, Anna, Campbell, Jill, Vann, Amanda and McNamara, Greg (2019). Understanding contextual barriers and enablers to pressure injury prevention practice in an Australian intensive care unit: an exploratory study. Australian Critical Care, 32 (2), 122-130. doi: 10.1016/j.aucc.2018.02.008

Understanding contextual barriers and enablers to pressure injury prevention practice in an Australian intensive care unit: an exploratory study

2019

Journal Article

The authors reply

Chaboyer, Wendy P., Thalib, Lukman, Harbeck, Emma L., Coyer, Fiona M., Blot, Stijn, Bull, Claudia F., Nogueira, Paula C. and Lin, Frances F. (2019). The authors reply. Critical Care Medicine, 47 (2), e162-e163. doi: 10.1097/CCM.0000000000003565

The authors reply

2019

Journal Article

Developing a model of factors that influence meeting the needs of family with a relative in ICU

Kynoch, Kathryn, Chang, Anne, Coyer, Fiona and McArdle, Annie (2019). Developing a model of factors that influence meeting the needs of family with a relative in ICU. International Journal of Nursing Practice, 25 (1) e12693, 1-9. doi: 10.1111/ijn.12693

Developing a model of factors that influence meeting the needs of family with a relative in ICU

2019

Conference Publication

End-of-life Care in Postgraduate Critical Care Nurse Curricula: An Evaluation of Current Content Informing Practice

Ranse, Kristen, Delaney, Lori, Ranse, Jamie, Coyer, Fiona and Yates, Patsy (2019). End-of-life Care in Postgraduate Critical Care Nurse Curricula: An Evaluation of Current Content Informing Practice. 43rd Australian and New Zealand Annual Scientific Meeting on Intensive Care and the 24th Annual Paediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care Conference, Adelaide, SA Australia, 11-13 October 2018. Philadelphia, PA United States: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.aucc.2018.11.055

End-of-life Care in Postgraduate Critical Care Nurse Curricula: An Evaluation of Current Content Informing Practice

2019

Conference Publication

Incidence and Prevalence of Pressure Injuries in Adult Intensive Care Patients: A Systematic Review and Metaanalysis

Chaboyer, Wendy, Thalib, Lukman, Harbeck, Emma, Coyer, Fiona, Blot, Stijn, Bull, Claudia, Noguiera, Paula and Lin, Frances (2019). Incidence and Prevalence of Pressure Injuries in Adult Intensive Care Patients: A Systematic Review and Metaanalysis. 43rd Australian and New Zealand Annual Scientific Meeting on Intensive Care and the 24th Annual Paediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care Conference, Adelaide, SA Australia, 11-13 October 2018. Philadelphia, PA United States: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.aucc.2018.11.008

Incidence and Prevalence of Pressure Injuries in Adult Intensive Care Patients: A Systematic Review and Metaanalysis

2018

Journal Article

A descriptive exploratory survey of incontinence-associated dermatitis in the intensive care setting: The ADDrESS study

Lee, Y-C, Campbell, J., Doubrovsky, A., McGarry, A. and Coyer, F. (2018). A descriptive exploratory survey of incontinence-associated dermatitis in the intensive care setting: The ADDrESS study. Wound Practice and Research, 26 (4), 170-181.

A descriptive exploratory survey of incontinence-associated dermatitis in the intensive care setting: The ADDrESS study

2018

Journal Article

Cultivating incontinence-associated dermatitis prevention practices in an Australian local health district: a quasi-experimental study

Barakat-Johnson, Michelle, Lai, Michelle, Wand, Timothy, Coyer, Fiona and White, Kathryn (2018). Cultivating incontinence-associated dermatitis prevention practices in an Australian local health district: a quasi-experimental study. Ostomy Wound Management, 64 (12), 16-28. doi: 10.25270/owm.2018.12.1628

Cultivating incontinence-associated dermatitis prevention practices in an Australian local health district: a quasi-experimental study

2018

Journal Article

The effectiveness of interventions to reduce peripheral blood culture contamination in acute care: a systematic review protocol

Hughes, J. A., Cabilan, C. J., Williams, Julian, Ray, Mercedes and Coyer, Fiona (2018). The effectiveness of interventions to reduce peripheral blood culture contamination in acute care: a systematic review protocol. Systematic Reviews, 7 (1) 216, 216. doi: 10.1186/s13643-018-0877-4

The effectiveness of interventions to reduce peripheral blood culture contamination in acute care: a systematic review protocol

2018

Journal Article

Incidence and prevalence of pressure injuries in adult intensive care patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Chaboyer, Wendy P., Thalib, Lukman, Harbeck, Emma L., Coyer, Fiona M., Blot, Stijn, Bull, Claudia F., Nogueira, Paula C. and Lin, Frances F. (2018). Incidence and prevalence of pressure injuries in adult intensive care patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Critical Care Medicine, 46 (11), E1074-E1081. doi: 10.1097/CCM.0000000000003366

Incidence and prevalence of pressure injuries in adult intensive care patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2018

Journal Article

Perioperative factors and pressure ulcer development in postoperative ICU patients: a retrospective review

Kumta, Neha, Coyer, Fiona and David, Michael (2018). Perioperative factors and pressure ulcer development in postoperative ICU patients: a retrospective review. Journal of Wound Care, 27 (8), 475-485. doi: 10.12968/jowc.2018.27.8.475

Perioperative factors and pressure ulcer development in postoperative ICU patients: a retrospective review

2018

Journal Article

Incontinence-associated dermatitis in the critically ill patient: an intensive care perspective

Coyer, Fiona and Campbell, Jill (2018). Incontinence-associated dermatitis in the critically ill patient: an intensive care perspective. Nursing in Critical Care, 23 (4), 198-206. doi: 10.1111/nicc.12331

Incontinence-associated dermatitis in the critically ill patient: an intensive care perspective

2018

Journal Article

Kirkpatrick’s evaluation of simulation and debriefing in health care education: a systematic review

Johnston, Sandra, Coyer, Fiona Maree and Nash, Robyn (2018). Kirkpatrick’s evaluation of simulation and debriefing in health care education: a systematic review. Journal of Nursing Education, 57 (7), 393-398. doi: 10.3928/01484834-20180618-03

Kirkpatrick’s evaluation of simulation and debriefing in health care education: a systematic review

2018

Journal Article

Factors influencing clinical performance of baccalaureate nursing majors: a retrospective audit

Johnston, Sandra, Fox, Amanda and Coyer, Fiona Maree (2018). Factors influencing clinical performance of baccalaureate nursing majors: a retrospective audit. Journal of Nursing Education, 57 (6), 333-338. doi: 10.3928/01484834-20180522-03

Factors influencing clinical performance of baccalaureate nursing majors: a retrospective audit

2018

Journal Article

Towards an international language for incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD): design and evaluation of psychometric properties of the Ghent Global IAD Categorization Tool (GLOBIAD) in 30 countries

Beeckman, D., Van den Bussche, K., Alves, P., Arnold Long, M. C., Beele, H., Ciprandi, G., Coyer, F., de Groot, T., De Meyer, D., Deschepper, E., Dunk, A. M., Fourie, A., García-Molina, P., Gray, M., Iblasi, A., Jelnes, R., Johansen, E., Karadağ, A., Leblanc, K., Kis Dadara, Z., Meaume, S., Pokorna, A., Romanelli, M., Ruppert, S., Schoonhoven, L., Smet, S., Smith, C., Steininger, A., Stockmayr, M. ... Kottner, J. (2018). Towards an international language for incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD): design and evaluation of psychometric properties of the Ghent Global IAD Categorization Tool (GLOBIAD) in 30 countries. British Journal of Dermatology, 178 (6), 1331-1340. doi: 10.1111/bjd.16327

Towards an international language for incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD): design and evaluation of psychometric properties of the Ghent Global IAD Categorization Tool (GLOBIAD) in 30 countries

2018

Conference Publication

An exploration of the barriers and facilitators to evidence based practice and research utilisation in an Australian intensive care unit

Grant, A. and Coyer, F. (2018). An exploration of the barriers and facilitators to evidence based practice and research utilisation in an Australian intensive care unit. The 42nd Australian and New Zealand Annual Scientific meeting on Intensive Care and the 23rd Annual Paediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care Conference, Gold Coast, QLD Australia, 11-13 October 2017. Philadelphia, PA United States: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.aucc.2017.12.060

An exploration of the barriers and facilitators to evidence based practice and research utilisation in an Australian intensive care unit

2018

Conference Publication

Patient, family-centred care interventions within the adult ICU setting: An integrative review

Mitchell, Marion L., Coyer, Fiona, Kean, Susanne, Stone, Renee, Murfield, Jenny and Dwan, Toni (2018). Patient, family-centred care interventions within the adult ICU setting: An integrative review. The 42nd Australian and New Zealand Annual Scientific meeting on Intensive Care and the 23rd Annual Paediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care Conference, Gold Coast, QLD Australia, 11-13 October 2017. Philadelphia, PA United States: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.aucc.2017.12.045

Patient, family-centred care interventions within the adult ICU setting: An integrative review

2018

Conference Publication

Improving haemofilter longevity through the implementation of targeted strategies developed from analysis of machine derived data

Gregory, B., Gracie, C. and Coyer, F. (2018). Improving haemofilter longevity through the implementation of targeted strategies developed from analysis of machine derived data. NEW YORK: ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC. doi: 10.1016/j.aucc.2017.12.039

Improving haemofilter longevity through the implementation of targeted strategies developed from analysis of machine derived data

2018

Journal Article

Collaborative facilitation of debrief after high-fidelity simulation and its implications for reflective thinking: student experiences

Tutticci, Naomi, Ryan, Mary, Coyer, Fiona and Lewis, Peter A. (2018). Collaborative facilitation of debrief after high-fidelity simulation and its implications for reflective thinking: student experiences. Studies in Higher Education, 43 (9), 1654-1667. doi: 10.1080/03075079.2017.1281238

Collaborative facilitation of debrief after high-fidelity simulation and its implications for reflective thinking: student experiences

2017

Journal Article

Exploring pressures, tissue reperfusion and body positioning: a pilot evaluation

Coyer, F., Clark, M., Slattery, P., Thomas, P., McNamara, G., Edwards, C., Ingleman, J., Stephenson, J. and Ousey, K. (2017). Exploring pressures, tissue reperfusion and body positioning: a pilot evaluation. Journal of Wound Care, 26 (10), 583-592. doi: 10.12968/jowc.2017.26.10.583

Exploring pressures, tissue reperfusion and body positioning: a pilot evaluation

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

  • 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

    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

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Nurses' perceptions of pain assessment tools in ICU

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Nigel Lee

  • 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

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