Overview
Background
Zephanie is a Senior Research Fellow and occupational therapist based at the Child Health Research Centre, and a member of the management team of the Centre for Children’s Burns and Trauma Research, Brisbane. She has a clinical background specialising in paediatrics and burn care. She has worked clinically and in management positions at Royal Children’s Hospital, Brisbane, in private practice and in research capacity building positions in hospitals and health services.
Since 2013 Zephanie’s research has focussed on developing and validating patient-reported outcome measures, as well as using these measures therapeutically for clinical decision making. She led the development of four versions of the Brisbane Burn Scar Impact Profile which have been translated into Czech and are undergoing cross-cultural validation for Brazilian Portuguese. She has a vision of providing all children and their caregivers with an opportunity to communicate their needs and priorities during treatment in a paediatric hospital or health service.
Her current program of work includes collaborative work with children, their caregivers and health professionals to co-design and test the effectiveness and implementation of technology-based interventions in clinical settings to improve quality of life. These interventions include a web-based intervention for paediatric health professionals to support the psychosocial health of families with a child who has experienced physical trauma, and an electronic intervention for children with skin conditions and their caregivers that provides feedback about the patient's health-related quality of life to health professionals. Zephanie also has a continued interest in investigating the effectiveness and implementation of novel interventions to prevent or improve the impact of skin conditions in children and their families. This includes the use of ablative fractional CO2 laser, medical needling, pressure garment and silicone therapy, medical hypnosis and interventions to promote adherence and reduce the burden of treatment.
Availability
- Dr Zephanie Tyack is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours), The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Research interests
-
Quality of life, wellbeing and mental health
-
Paediatrics
-
Chronic disease, multimorbidity and complexity
-
Rehabilitation
-
Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs)
-
Adherence and engagement in treatment
-
Skin conditions (including scars and burns)
Works
Search Professor Zephanie Tyack’s works on UQ eSpace
2022
Journal Article
Clinical hypnosis for procedural pain and distress in children: a scoping review
Geagea, Dali, Tyack, Zephanie, Kimble, Roy, Polito, Vince, Ayoub, Bassel, Terhune, Devin B. and Griffin, Bronwyn (2022). Clinical hypnosis for procedural pain and distress in children: a scoping review. Pain Medicine, 24 (6), 661-702. doi: 10.1093/pm/pnac186
2022
Journal Article
Development of the Patient Scale of the Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS) 3.0: a qualitative study
Carrière, M. E., Mokkink, L. B., Tyack, Z., Westerman, M. J., Pijpe, A., Pleat, J., van de Kar, A. L., Brown, J., de Vet, H. C.W. and van Zuijlen, P. P. M. (2022). Development of the Patient Scale of the Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS) 3.0: a qualitative study. Quality of Life Research, 32 (2), 583-592. doi: 10.1007/s11136-022-03244-6
2022
Journal Article
Establishment of a core outcome set for burn care research: development and international consensus
Young, Amber, Davies, Anna, Tsang, Carmen, Kirkham, Jamie, Potokar, Tom, Gibran, Nicole, Tyack, Zephanie, Meirte, Jill, Harada, Teruichi, Dheansa, Baljit, Dumville, Jo, Metcalfe, Chris, Ahuja, Rajeev, Wood, Fiona, Gaskell, Sarah, Brookes, Sara, Smailes, Sarah, Jeschke, Marc, Cinar, Murat Ali, Zia, Nukhba, Moghazy, Amr, Mathers, Jonathan, Falder, Sian, Edgar, Dale and Blazeby, Jane Mary (2022). Establishment of a core outcome set for burn care research: development and international consensus. BMJ Medicine, 1 (1) e000183, 1-11. doi: 10.1136/bmjmed-2022-000183
2022
Journal Article
Effectiveness–implementation hybrid-2 randomised trial of a collaborative Shared Care Model for Detecting Neurodevelopmental Impairments after Critical Illness in Young Children (DAISY): pilot study protocol
Long, Debbie, Gibbons, Kristen, Dow, Belinda, Best, James, Webb, Kerri-Lyn, Liley, Helen G., Stocker, Christian, Thoms, Debra, Schlapbach, Luregn J., Wharton, Carolyn, Lister, Paula, Matuschka, Lori, Castillo, Maria Isabel, Tyack, Zephanie and Bora, Samudragupta (2022). Effectiveness–implementation hybrid-2 randomised trial of a collaborative Shared Care Model for Detecting Neurodevelopmental Impairments after Critical Illness in Young Children (DAISY): pilot study protocol. BMJ Open, 12 (7) e060714, 1-11. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-060714
2022
Journal Article
Electronic Patient-Reported Outcome Measures in Burn Scar Rehabilitation: A Guide to Implementation and Evaluation
Meirte, Jill and Tyack, Zephanie (2022). Electronic Patient-Reported Outcome Measures in Burn Scar Rehabilitation: A Guide to Implementation and Evaluation. European Burn Journal, 3 (2), 290-308. doi: 10.3390/ebj3020025
2022
Journal Article
Hypnotherapy for procedural pain, itch, and state anxiety in children with acute burns: a feasibility and acceptability study protocol
Geagea, Dali, Griffin, Bronwyn, Kimble, Roy, Polito, Vince, Terhune, Devin B. and Tyack, Zephanie (2022). Hypnotherapy for procedural pain, itch, and state anxiety in children with acute burns: a feasibility and acceptability study protocol. Pilot and Feasibility Studies, 8 (1) 58, 1-18. doi: 10.1186/s40814-022-01017-z
2022
Journal Article
Letter to the Editor and Author Response for “A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials evaluating the efficacy of autologous skin cell suspensions for re-epithelialization of acute partial thickness burn injuries and split-thickness skin graft donor sites” by Bairagi, et al
Bairagi, Anjana, Griffin, Bronwyn, Banani, Tara, McPhail, Steven M., Kimble, Roy and Tyack, Zephanie (2022). Letter to the Editor and Author Response for “A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials evaluating the efficacy of autologous skin cell suspensions for re-epithelialization of acute partial thickness burn injuries and split-thickness skin graft donor sites” by Bairagi, et al. Burns, 48 (2), 464-467. doi: 10.1016/j.burns.2021.07.013
2022
Journal Article
Ultrasound measurements of pathological and physiological skin thickness: a scoping review protocol
Meikle, Brandon, Kimble, Roy M. and Tyack, Zephanie (2022). Ultrasound measurements of pathological and physiological skin thickness: a scoping review protocol. BMJ Open, 12 (1) e056720, e056720. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-056720
2021
Journal Article
Optimising symptom management in children with cancer using a novel mobile phone application: protocol for a controlled hybrid effectiveness implementation trial (RESPONSE)
Bradford, Natalie, Condon, Paula, Pitt, Erin, Tyack, Zephanie and Alexander, Kimberly (2021). Optimising symptom management in children with cancer using a novel mobile phone application: protocol for a controlled hybrid effectiveness implementation trial (RESPONSE). BMC Health Services Research, 21 (1) 942, 1-10. doi: 10.1186/s12913-021-06943-x
2021
Journal Article
Understanding the meaning of trauma-informed care for burns health care professionals in a pediatric hospital: a qualitative study using interpretive phenomenological analysis
Simons, Megan, Kimble, Roy and Tyack, Zephanie (2021). Understanding the meaning of trauma-informed care for burns health care professionals in a pediatric hospital: a qualitative study using interpretive phenomenological analysis. Burns, 48 (6), 1462-1471. doi: 10.1016/j.burns.2021.10.015
2021
Journal Article
What to measure in biliary atresia research: study protocol for developing a core outcome set
Maguire, Christopher, Tyack, Zephanie, Kimble, Roy M., Griffin, Bronwyn Ruth, Yesberg, Helen Joanna, Choo, Fang Ming and McBride, Craig Antony (2021). What to measure in biliary atresia research: study protocol for developing a core outcome set. BMJ Open, 11 (8) e047224, 1-5. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-047224
2021
Journal Article
Effectiveness of topical silicone gel and pressure garment therapy for burn scar prevention and management in children 12-months postburn: a parallel group randomised controlled trial
Wiseman, Jodie, Simons, Megan, Kimble, Roy, Ware, Robert S, McPhail, Steven M and Tyack, Zephanie (2021). Effectiveness of topical silicone gel and pressure garment therapy for burn scar prevention and management in children 12-months postburn: a parallel group randomised controlled trial. Clinical Rehabilitation, 35 (8) ARTN 02692155211020351, 1126-1141. doi: 10.1177/02692155211020351
2021
Journal Article
Improving the patient-centred care of children with life-altering skin conditions using feedback from electronic patient-reported outcome measures: protocol for a hybrid effectiveness-implementation study (PEDS-ePROM)
Tyack, Zephanie, Simons, Megan, McPhail, Steven M., Harvey, Gillian, Zappala, Tania, Ware, Robert S. and Kimble, Roy M. (2021). Improving the patient-centred care of children with life-altering skin conditions using feedback from electronic patient-reported outcome measures: protocol for a hybrid effectiveness-implementation study (PEDS-ePROM). BMJ Open, 11 (4) e041861, 1-11. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-041861
2021
Journal Article
Hypnotherapy for Procedural Pain and Distress in Children: A scoping Review Protocol
Geagea, Daly, Tyack, Zephanie, Kimble, Roy, Eriksson, Lars, Polito, Vince and Griffin, Bronwyn (2021). Hypnotherapy for Procedural Pain and Distress in Children: A scoping Review Protocol. Pain Medicine, 22 (12), 2818-2826. doi: 10.1093/pm/pnab038
2021
Journal Article
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials evaluating the efficacy of autologous skin cell suspensions for re-epithelialization of acute partial thickness burn injuries and split-thickness skin graft donor sites
Bairagi, Anjana, Griffin, Bronwyn, Banani, Tara, McPhail, Steven M., Kimble, Roy and Tyack, Zephanie (2021). A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials evaluating the efficacy of autologous skin cell suspensions for re-epithelialization of acute partial thickness burn injuries and split-thickness skin graft donor sites. Burns, 47 (6), 1225-1240. doi: 10.1016/j.burns.2021.04.005
2021
Journal Article
Return to employment for working-aged adults after burn injury: a scoping review protocol
Katsu, Akane, Tyack, Zephanie, Mackey, Martin, Elliott, James M. and Mackenzie, Lynette (2021). Return to employment for working-aged adults after burn injury: a scoping review protocol. BMJ Open, 11 (1) e044145, e044145. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-044145
2020
Journal Article
Effectiveness of interventions for optimising adherence to treatments for the prevention and management of scars: a systematic review
Killey, Jessica, Simons, Megan and Tyack, Zephanie (2020). Effectiveness of interventions for optimising adherence to treatments for the prevention and management of scars: a systematic review. Clinical Rehabilitation, 35 (5), 656-668. doi: 10.1177/0269215520978528
2020
Journal Article
A web-based educational intervention to implement trauma-informed care in a paediatric healthcare setting: protocol for a feasibility study using pre-post mixed methods design
Simons, Megan, De Young, Alexandra, McPhail, Steven M., Harvey, Gillian, Kenardy, Justin, Kularatna, Sanjeewa, Kimble, Roy and Tyack, Zephanie (2020). A web-based educational intervention to implement trauma-informed care in a paediatric healthcare setting: protocol for a feasibility study using pre-post mixed methods design. Pilot and Feasibility Studies, 6 (1) 118, 118. doi: 10.1186/s40814-020-00636-8
2019
Journal Article
The use of exercise in burns rehabilitation: a worldwide survey of practice
Flores, Orlando, Tyack, Zephanie, Stockton, Kellie and Paratz, Jennifer D. (2019). The use of exercise in burns rehabilitation: a worldwide survey of practice. Burns, 46 (2), 322-332. doi: 10.1016/j.burns.2019.02.016
2019
Journal Article
The Brisbane Burn Scar Impact Profile (child and young person version) for measuring health-related quality of life in children with burn scars: a longitudinal cohort study of reliability, validity and responsiveness
Simons, M., Kimble, R., McPhail, S. and Tyack, Z. (2019). The Brisbane Burn Scar Impact Profile (child and young person version) for measuring health-related quality of life in children with burn scars: a longitudinal cohort study of reliability, validity and responsiveness. Burns, 45 (7), 1537-1552. doi: 10.1016/j.burns.2019.07.012
Funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Zephanie Tyack is:
- Available for supervision
Before you email them, read our advice on how to contact a supervisor.
Available projects
-
Several projects available
Supervision history
Current supervision
-
Doctor Philosophy
Microneedling and Ablative Fractional CO2 Laser for the Treatment of Hypertrophic Burns Scars in Children
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Roy Kimble
-
Master Philosophy
Hypnotherapy for Procedural Pain and Distress in Children with Acute Burns
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Roy Kimble
-
Master Philosophy
A Study on Primary Biliary Atresia Outcomes
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Roy Kimble
-
Doctor Philosophy
Respiratory Guidelines for the Management of Paediatric Neuromuscular Disease
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Peter Sly
Completed supervision
-
2023
Doctor Philosophy
Supporting children with burns and their caregivers' use of non-invasive burn scar treatments
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Roy Kimble
-
2019
Doctor Philosophy
Silicone and pressure garment therapy for the prevention and management of post-burn scarring in children
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Roy Kimble
-
2023
Doctor Philosophy
A multi-centre, randomised waitlist-control trial investigating a parent assisted social skills group program for adolescents with brain injuries: The Friends Project
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Leanne Sakzewski
-
-
2016
Master Philosophy
Interim Pressure Garment Therapy: An investigation into the use of low level pressure therapy for burns donor site support and scar management
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Michael Muller
Media
Enquiries
Contact Dr Zephanie Tyack directly for media enquiries about:
- burn rehabilitation
- children
- scarring
Need help?
For help with finding experts, story ideas and media enquiries, contact our Media team: