Funded Research
Abstracts available where highlighted
2007
Foster, K. (2007). Evaluation of specialist support for Well Ways program, Far North Queensland. Mental Illness Fellowship Contract Research. $5,000.
2006
Bonner, A. (2006). The effects of rural and remote location on research utilisation by nurses in far North Queensland. JCU New Staff Grant. $6,244.
Budden, L. (2006). Women's decision making styles, levels of distress, and decision satisfaction relating to the selection of treatment for early breast cancer. JCU Teaching Relief Award. $12,500.
FitzGerald, M., Bonner, A., & Caltabiano, M. (2006). Development and testing of a two-way appraisal tool to measure casual nurse performance and clinical environments conducive to safe casual nurse practice. JCU Collaborative Grant. $8,100.
Holmes, C., Thompson, F., FitzGerald, M., & Johnstone, M. (2006). Review of the Codes of Ethics and Conduct for Nurses; Review of the Code of Ethics for Midwives and Development of Code of Conduct for Midwives. Australian Nursing & Midwifery Council (ANMC). $160,000.
Thompson, F. (2006). The impact of disclosure and non-disclosure of clinical errors and unethical behaviour on midwives and mental health nurses, collegial relationships, and ability to practice competently (Mistakes, Behaviour and Ethics in Clinical Practice). The 2006 Annie M Sage Memorial Scholarship, National Research and Scholarships Fund Award, Royal College of Nursing, Australia. $10,000.
Thompson, F. (2006). Helpfulness of information resources in Queensland for women with twin and single baby pregnancies. JCU New Staff Grant. $5,000.
Tollefson, J. (2006). The lived experience of chronic persistent pain in rural adults. JCU Teaching Relief Award. $12,800.
2005
Bauer, I. (2005). Development of a tool to assess tourism's impact on the health of local host communities in rural and remote areas. JCU Teaching Relief Award. $8,600.
Bonner, A., Seymour, S., Wenitong, M., Mantha, M., Wellard, S., & Rofe, C. (2005). Measuring the activity and fatigue levels of people with end stage renal disease. JCU Career Development Grant. $5,000.
FitzGerald, M., Bonner, A., Caltabiano, M., Sando, J. & Smyth, W. (2005). Casual nurses: Two-way appraisal. JCU Collaborating Grant. $14,750.
Lindsay, D., & Stewart, L. (2005). Incorporating Palliative Care into Undergraduate Nursing Curriculum. Pilot site co-coordinator. Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing (National Palliative Care Program). $15,000.
Lindsay, D., & Stewart, L. (2005). Support program for Indigenous Nursing Students. Co-coordinator of an internal JCU Equity Grant. $10,000.
Lindsay, D., Stewart, L., Tollefson, J., & Thomas, Y. (2005). Enhancing Community Rehabilitation (CR) in undergraduate & postgraduate offerings at James Cook University. $135,818.
Tollefson, J. (2005). The lived experience of chronic persistent pain in rural adults. Queensland Nursing Council Novice Researcher Grant. $4,651.
Stewart, L. (2005). Clinical Governance Adviser to Fiji Ministry of Health. AusAID Consultancy. $12,715.
Usher, K., Hay, P., Gordon, F., Nicholls, R., & Park, K. (2005). The development of a questionnaire to measure antipsychotic medication compliance. Australian and New Zealand College of Mental Health Nurses - Bristol Myers Squibb 2005 Research Awards. $15,000.
Usher, K., Holmes, C., & Baker, J. (2005). Enhancing the understanding of clinical decision making for PRN medications within mental health facilities. Queensland Nursing Council Research Grant. $22,583.
2004
Foster, K. (2004). An exploration of the experiences of adult children of parents with psychotic mental illness. JCU Teaching Relief Award. $10,516.
Hayes, B. (2004). Queensland Director for "Beyond Blue" National Postnatal Depression Program. $80,000 (over 3 years).
2003
Budden, L., Hayes, B. A., & Buettner, P. Women's decision-making styles, levels of distress and decision satisfaction relating to the selection of treatment for early breast cancer. JCU Merit Research Grant. $13,934.
Hayes, B. (2003). Queensland Director for "Beyond Blue" National Postnatal Depression Program. $80,000 (over 3 years).
O'Connor, T., Speare, R., Hayes, R. (2003). Undergraduate nursing education outcomes: A comparison across modes of education delivery. Mt Isa Centre for Rural & Remote Health Local Research Award. $9,729.
Usher, K., Morrison, P., & Buettner, P. (2003). The effect of supportive nursing telephone counselling on medication compliance in rural consumers with schizophrenia. Queensland Nursing Council and Florence Nightingale Committee Research Grant. $18,000.
2002
Budden, L., Hayes, B. A., & Buettner, P. (2002). Women's breast cancer treatment decisions. JCU Merit Research Grant. $16,934.
Foster, K. (2002). Laptop computer. JCU Research Infrastructure Block Grant. $3,825.
Gair, S., Biedermann, N., & Croker, F. (2002). Midwives in adoption practice 1960-1990. JCU Merit Research Grant. $8,170.
Harvey, N. (2002). Implementation of Clinical Development Units. JCU Women in Research Grant. $2,000.
Hayes, B. (2002). Queensland Director for "Beyond Blue" National Postnatal Depression Program. $80,000 (over 3 years).
O'Connor, T. (2002). Development of an education needs assessment and intervention for nurses working in general practice. JCU Women in Research Grant. $2,000.
Tollefson, J., & Tonkin, C. (2002). Psychomotor video series (wound management, physical assessment and oxygen therapy). JCU Teaching and Learning Development Grant. $6,000.
Usher, K., O'Connor, T., Miller, M., Turale, S., & Lindsay, D. (2002). Successful strategies for the retention of Indigenous students in nursing courses. Queensland Nursing Council Grant. $19,366.
2001
Bauer, I. (2001). Tourism and health. JCU Teaching Relief Award. $5,000.
Bauer, I. (2001). Health of porters on the Inca Trail. JCU Research Seeding Grant. $3,000.
Biedermann, N. (2001). Midwives in adoption practices 1960-90. JCU Research Seeding Grant. $5,000.
Budden, L., & Hayes, B. (2001). Decision focused breast cancer information. JCU Merit Research Grant. $13,134.
Croker, F. (2001). Maths for medication. Higher Education Equity Program Grant. $1,794.
Croker, F., O'Connor, T., Usher, K., Harvey, N., Wilson, C., Bray, J., & Hollins, J. (2001). Exploring the development of an appropriate women's health service for Mt Isa City. Queensland Nursing Council Grant. $24,500.
Fiveash, B. (2001). Portable tape recording equipment. JCU Research Infrastructure Block Grant. $3,080.
Luck, L. (2001). PhD research in progress: How do nurses practice with culturally diverse groups. JCU Women in Research Award. $2,000.
Luck, L. (2001). Laptop computer. JCU Research Infrastructure Block Grant. $3,544.
McDonald, E., & Hayes, B. (2001). Postnatal coping by 'at risk' mothers in North Queensland. JCU Merit Research Grant. $2,000.
McDonald, E., & Hayes, B. (2001). Comparing perceptions of care in the intermediate postnatal period. Queensland Nursing Council Grant. $9,312.
Usher, K., O'Connor, T., & Croker, F. (2001). Compliance gaining communication. JCU Research Seeding Grant. $6,000.
2000
Budden, L., Hayes, B., & Buettner, P. (2000). Women's satisfaction with early breast cancer treatment information from nurses. JCU Merit Research Grant. $7,420.
Croker, F. (2000). Exploring the development of an appropriate women's health service for Mt Isa City. JCU Women in Research Award. $2,000.
Harvey, N. (2000). Community and hospital-based research. JCU Research Infrastructure Block Grant. $2,467.
Goold, S., Usher, K., Turale, S., & Miller, M. (2000). Investigation of strategies to enhance recruitment and retention of Indigenous students into nursing. OATSIH - Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care Grant. $125,000.
Tollefson, J., Tonkin, C., & Wilson, C. (2000). Clinical skills video series for distance mode of the Bachelor of Nursing Science. JCU Teaching and Learning Development Grant. $6,250.
Usher, K., Tollefson, J., & Francis, D. (2000). Development of undergraduate nursing students' ability to incorporate the different phases of reflective writing in their clinical journals. JCU Teaching and Learning Development Grant. $6,250.
Wilson, C. (2000). Start-up infrastructure - Cairns campus. JCU RIGB (Seed) Grant. $4,540.
1999
Bauer, I. (1999). The need for and availability and use of travel health advice from the perspective of travellers in North Queensland, Australia. JCU Merit Research Grant. $4,691.
Biedermann, N. (1999). PhD studies. Florence Nightingale Grant. $2,000.
Bray, J. (1999). Laptop - Rural health in Mt Isa. JCU Research Infrastructure Block Grant. $4,585.
Budden, L. (1999). Women's decision making in breast cancer treatment. JCU Merit Research Grant. $4,825.
Usher, K. (1999). Mental health studies. ARC Research Infrastructure Block Grant. $1,700.
Usher, K., Lindsay, D., & Sellen, J. (1999). Mental health nurses' PRN psychotropic medication administration practice. Queensland Nursing Council Grant. $18,786.
1998
Alison, J., Stillman, G., Tonkin, C., Glaister, S., Croker, F. (1998). Development of an interactive multimedia CD-ROM - Medication Administration. Committee for University Teaching and Staff Development (CUTSD) Grant. $49,013.
Bauer, I. (1998). Investigation of knowledge and behaviour of tourists to Manu National Park in relation to leishmaniasis. International Society of Travel Medicine Grant. US$5,000.
Bauer, I., Budden, L., & Burgess, G. (1998). Diagnosing Trichomonas Vaginalis in rural and remote areas in North Queensland comparing conventional methods with InPouch™ TV. JCU Merit Research Grant. $18,000.
Hayes, B. A., Coomans, D., & Bradley, B. (1998). Perinatal dysphoria/distress: Recognition and management at three sites in Australia. JCU Merit Research Grant. $5,000.
Lindsay, D. (1998). Support strategies for rural and remote area nurses undertaking studies. JCU Research Infrastructure Block Grant. $5,000.
Nolan, C. (1998). The acquisition of clinical nursing skills. PEPE Inc. - Queensland University of Technology Grant. $900.
Nolan, C., Usher, D., & Colley, A. (1998). Transition to a specialist setting: The mental health experience. JCU Merit Research Grant. $6,000.
Usher, K. (1998). Nursing in North Queensland. JCU Research Infrastructure Block Grant. $4,000.
Usher, K., Francis, D., & Tollefson, J. (1998). Moving from technical to critical reflection in journalling. JCU Merit Research Grant. $5,000.
1997
Department of Nursing Sciences, JCU. (1997). Support for Indigenous student. JCU Equity Funding. $4,000.
Usher, K., & Hays, S. (1997). Psychiatric nurses' antipsychotic medication assessment procedures. Florence Nightingale Committee of Queensland Grant. $3,000.
1996
Alison, J., Croker, F., Stillman, G., & White, B. (1996). Medication calculation for nurses. JCU Teaching & Learning Development Grant. $13,640.
Bauer, I., Hayes, B., Hays, S. (1996). Development of course subject - Aboriginal Nursing. National Priority Reserve Fund Grant. $56,235.
Beattie, E. (1996). Wandering behaviour: Light/dark cycle. JCU Seed Funding. $4,630.
Department of Nursing Sciences, JCU. (1996). Funds used to development Nursing Department's World Wide Web Home Page and support research work of Master's student in rural and remote health. JCU Merit Research Allocation. $1,230.
Hays, S. (1996). CPN and IPN management of drugs. JCU Research Infrastructure Block Grant. $1,500.
Owens, J. (1996). Innovative teaching strategy for nursing students. JCU Merit Teaching Allocation. $11,000.
Owens, J., Francis, D., Tollefson, J., & Usher, K. (1996). An innovative teaching strategy for nursing students. National Priority Reserve Fund Grant. $33,773.
Usher, K. (1996). Taking neuroleptic medication. Schizophrenia Fellowship. $1,950.
1995
Alison, J., Croker, F., Monaghan, J., & White, B. (1995). Medication calculations for nurses. JCU Teaching & Learning Development Grant. $15,000.
Beattie, E. (1995). Wandering and agitation behaviours associated with dementia: Nurse-patient interaction styles to facilitate behavioural changes. JCU Merit Research Grant. $6,600.
Department of Nursing Sciences, JCU. (1995). Funds support for one staff PhD studies and two postgraduate students' research. JCU Merit Research Allocation. $1,460.
Department of Nursing Sciences, JCU. (1995). Funds to develop Department's World Wide Web Homepage. JCU Quality Funding Research Allocation. $615.
Department of Nursing Sciences, JCU. (1995). Funds to employ replacement teaching staff. Commonwealth Staff Development Fund. $63,228.
Hayes, B. (1995). Exploratory study of depressive symptoms and psychological symptom distress in postpartum women from an international and cross-cultural perspective. Emory University (USA) Grant. $6,672.
Hays, S. (1995). The practice role of the novice RN. JCU Teaching and Learning Development Grant. $2,500.
Macarty, M. (1995). Developing a quality culture within a university department of nursing. JCU Deputy-Vice Chancellor (Research) Fund. $1,267.
1994
Department of Nursing Sciences, JCU. (1994). Funds support for one staff PhD studies, four postgraduate students' research and Department research. JCU Merit Research Grant. $2,090.
Department of Nursing Sciences, JCU. (1994). Funds to employ consultant to expand level of Aboriginality in the Department's teaching and collaborate with existing staff on research projects. JCU Quality Funding Grant. $3,069.
Hayes, B., Coomans, D., & Bradley, B. (1994). Perinatal dysphoria: Recognition and management at three sites in Australia. NHMRC (Public Health Research Development Committee) Grant. $140,772.
Owens, J., Alison, J., Tollefson, J., Macarty, M., & Croker, F. (1994). Development of student literacy skills. JCU Teaching and Learning Development Grant. $3,500.
1993
Department of Nursing Sciences, JCU. (1993). Assistance for five Honours students with costs related to research, workshop for academic staff to assist and facilitate the development of research proposals. JCU Merit Research Allocation. $3,370.
Hayes, B., Coomans, D., & Bradley, B. (1993). Perinatal dysphoria in tropical and temperate Australia. Australian Research Council Grant. $14,900.
Morrissey, J. (1993). An investigation of RNs' clinical decision making in relation to the recording of observation of vital signs. JCU Merit Research Grant. $3,000.
Morrissey, J., Hayes, B., Alison, J., & Tonkin, C. (1993). Preparation of registered nurses in rural areas for assimilation of nursing students. Rural Health Support Education and Training (RHSET) Grant. $55,706.
Storer, P. (1993). N. crassa aro gene sequence. JCU Merit Research Grant. $5,000.
1992
Beattie, E. (1992). Attendance at workshop on wandering behaviour in Alzheimer's disease. JCU Merit Research Allocation. $868.
Budden, L. (1992). Breast self-examination by Registered Nurses: A study of the relationship between self-performance and client teaching. JCU Merit Research Allocation. $450.
Hayes, B. (1992). Purchase of statgraphics package and training of research assistants. JCU Merit Research Allocation. $650.
Hayes, B., & Castell. (1992). Analysis of nursing student responses to a degree conversion course. JCU Merit Research Allocation. $266.
Hayes, B., Coomans, D., & Bradley, B. (1992). Perinatal dysphoria in the tropics. JCU Merit Research Grant. $18,000.
Morrissey, J. (1992). Participation in the development of a national curriculum for rural and remote area nursing and attendance at workshop. JCU Merit Research Allocation. $1,064.
Tollefson, J. (1992). An epidemiological study of Ross River viral disease in an endemic area (Townsville). JCU Merit Research Allocation. $950.
1991
Beattie, E. (1991). Wandering behaviour in Alzheimer's disease. JCU Merit Research Allocation. $300.
Beattie, E., Pitt, M., & Munro, R. (1991). The effectiveness of conducting a mastery assignment for first year students in an undergraduate nursing program as a pre-requisite for academic writing skills. JCU Merit Research Allocation. $600.
Budden, L. (1991). The relationship of performing breast self-examination by Registered Nurses and teaching breast self-examination to patients. JCU Merit Research Allocation. $700.
Hayes, B. (1991). Investigation of profiles of perinatal dysphoria to identify operational predictors of postpartum depression in tropical areas. JCU Merit Research Allocation. $1,000.
Hayes, B., Coomans, D., & Bradley, B. (1991). Profiles of perinatal dysphoria. JCU Merit Research Grant. $15,000.
Pitt, M. (1991). Pathway to professionalism: Nursing in Australia 1899-1939. JCU Merit Research Allocation. $1,000.
Tollefson, J. (1991). An epidemiological study of Ross River viral disease in an endemic area (Townsville). JCU Merit Research Allocation. $400.
1990
Beattie, E. (1990). Wandering behaviour in Alzheimer's disease. JCU Merit Research Allocation. $800.
Hayes, B. (1990). Mood changes through pregnancy and postpartum. JCU Merit Research Allocation. $1,568.