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Damhnat McCann
Damhnat McCann
Senior Lecturer
Room 222 , Building N
Biography
Damhnat has a clinical background in acute paediatric nursing and has worked in a variety of hospitals in Australia and overseas, including 9 years at the Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) in Brisbane. While there, she specialised in paediatric infectious diseases, completing a MPH focused on the home care of children presenting to hospital with acute gastroenteritis.
In a later role as Nurse Researcher, including time spent as acting Director of Nursing Research, Damhnat was involved in the development and growth of clinical research and evidence based practice (EBP) throughout the RCH and Health Service District, with an emphasis on health service improvement.
Since commencing at the University of Tasmania in 2005, Damhnat has been involved in coordinating and teaching research and EBP and clinical practice subjects in nursing at the undergraduate and postgraduate level. From 2011-2014, she coordinated the Bachelor of Nursing (Honours), with an emphasis on students undertaking nursing honours projects that improve clinical practice and strengthen cross disciplinary links.
Career summary
Qualifications
- PhD, University of Tasmania, Home care of Children with Complex Needs
- MPH, University of Queensland, Australia, 2001. A description of the home based treatment and characteristics of children presenting to hospital with acute gastroenteritis
- GDip(Paeds), Australian Catholic University, Brisbane, Australia, 1997
Memberships
Professional practice
- Member of the Australian College of Children and Young People's Nurses (ACCYPN)
- Member of the Australian College of Nursing (ACN)
- Member of the Tasmanian Scientific Research Advisory Committee
Administrative expertise
Damhnat is experienced in leading project teams undertaking research and has managed multidisciplinary teams undertaking quality assurance projects in the clinical setting. In addition to unit coordination responsibilities, Damhnat has coordinated the Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) course.
Teaching
Nursing research, Evidence-based practice, Nursing practice, Child health
Teaching expertise
Damhnat has considerable expertise in teaching research and evidence based practice (EBP) to undergraduate and postgraduate students and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals in the clinical setting, having completed EBP trainer courses through the University of Queensland. She has also taught in a number of nursing practice subjects.
Teaching responsibility
Unit coordinator for Practice Enhancement Streams (CNA347) and Child, Youth and Family Healthcare (CNA342) in the Bachelor of Nursing.
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Expertise
Damhnat is an experienced researcher with track record in conducting randomised controlled trials, surveys and clinical audits. She has a detailed understanding of mixed methods research and has used this approach in family based research, particularly with families living with a child with complex needs. Specific expertise and skills include:
- Systematic reviews
- Survey and audit tool development
- Clinical audits
- Photo interviewing, including with vulnerable populations
- Research integrity and ethics
Research Themes
Damhnat's research aligns with the University theme of Better Health, with a focus on improving patient care through improved health service delivery and support. Damhnat has a particular interest in the care of children with complex needs and their families, with a focus on autism.
Past research includes:
- Time use of parents caring for a child with complex needs
- Parental sleep deprivation
- Home modification and adaptation when living with a child with ASD
Damhnat is one of the lead researchers in the University of Tasmania Autism Network (UTAN).
Collaboration
Damhnat regularly collaborates with or leads multidisciplinary research teams. Key research collaborations include research with Dr Ceridwen Owen from School of Architecture and Design to explore living with a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder, with a particular emphasis on home modifications and exploring the experience of higher education for students with ASD with Dr Owen and colleagues from School of Health Sciences, School of Education and Disability Support Services.
Damnhat is one of the lead researchers in the University of Tasmania Autism Network (UTAN).
Fields of Research
- Acute care (420501)
- Nursing (420599)
- Paediatrics (321399)
- Architectural design (330102)
- Aged health care (420301)
- Community and primary care (420503)
- People with disability (420318)
- Health systems (420311)
- Primary health care (420319)
- Aged care nursing (420502)
- Mental health nursing (420504)
- Health services and systems (420399)
- Emergency medicine (320207)
- Health and community services (420305)
- Injury prevention (420604)
- Medicine, nursing and health curriculum and pedagogy (390110)
- Curriculum and pedagogy (390199)
- Residential client care (420320)
- Health promotion (420603)
- Infectious diseases (320211)
- Intensive care (320212)
- Special education and disability (390411)
- Health economics (380108)
- Exercise physiology (420702)
- Social policy (440712)
- Health psychology (520304)
- Family care (420303)
- Architecture (330199)
Research Objectives
- Nursing (200307)
- Evaluation of health and support services (200299)
- Provision of health and support services (200399)
- Expanding knowledge in built environment and design (280104)
- Health related to ageing (200502)
- Disability and functional capacity (200403)
- Other health (209999)
- Learner and learning (160199)
- Injury prevention and control (200408)
- Health education and promotion (200203)
- Clinical health (200199)
- Mental health services (200305)
- Urgent and critical care, and emergency medicine (200311)
- Determinants of health (200201)
- Neonatal and child health (200506)
- Behaviour and health (200401)
- Pedagogy (160302)
- Allied health therapies (excl. mental health services) (200301)
- Diagnosis of human diseases and conditions (200101)
- Evaluation of health outcomes (200202)
- Ability and disability (230101)
- Equity and access to education (160201)
- Health policy evaluation (200205)
Publications
Damhnat has published in nursing and multidisciplinary journals across a broad range of topic areas with a focus on health service delivery and the care of children with complex needs.
Total publications
42
Highlighted publications
(4 outputs)| Year | Type | Citation | Altmetrics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Journal Article | McCann D, Bull R, Winzenberg T, 'The daily patterns of time use for parents of children with complex needs: a systematic review', Journal of Child Health Care, 16, (1) pp. 26-52. ISSN 1367-4935 (2012) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1177/1367493511420186 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 120Web of Science - 112 Co-authors: Bull R; Winzenberg T | |
| 2010 | Journal Article | Rickard CM, McCann DE, Munnings J, McGrail MR, 'Routine resite of peripheral intravenous devices every 3 days did not reduce complications compared with clinically indicated resite: a randomised controlled trial', BMC Medicine, 8, (53) EJ ISSN 1741-7015 (2010) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1186/1741-7015-8-53 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 113Web of Science - 91 | |
| 2008 | Journal Article | McCann DE, 'Sleep Deprivation is an Additional Stress for Parents Staying in Hospital', Journal for Specialist in Paediatric Nursing, 13, (2) pp. 111-122. ISSN 1539-0136 (2008) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1111/j.1744-6155.2008.00142.x [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 33Web of Science - 29 | |
| 2008 | Journal Article | McCann DE, Young J, Watson K, Ware R, Pitcher A, et al., 'Effectiveness of a tool to improve role negotiation and communication between parents and nurses', Paediatric Nursing, 20, (5) pp. 14-19. ISSN 0962-9513 (2008) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.7748/paed2008.06.20.5.14.c8255 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 8 |
Journal Article
(32 outputs)| Year | Citation | Altmetrics |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Deegan EM, Saunders A, Wilson NJ, McCann D, 'Cardio-pulmonary-resuscitation for people who use a wheelchair and/or have an atypical chest shape: an educational intervention', Disability and Rehabilitation Article online first. ISSN 0963-8288 (2022) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2022.2062464 [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Deegan EM; Saunders A | |
| 2022 | Karacsony S, Merl H, O'Brien J, Maxwell H, Andrews S, et al., 'What are the clinical and social outcomes of integrated care for older people? A qualitative systematic review', International Journal of Integrated Care, 22, (3) Article 14. ISSN 1568-4156 (2022) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.5334/ijic.6469 [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Karacsony S; Merl H; O'Brien J; Maxwell H; Andrews S; Greenwood M; Rouhi M; Stirling C | |
| 2022 | Thomas B, O'Meara P, Edvardsson K, McCann D, Spelten Evelien, 'Perpetrator and situational characteristics associated with security alerts in regional Australian emergency departments', BMC Emergency Medicine, 22, (1) pp. 1-9. ISSN 1471-227X (2022) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1186/s12873-022-00608-6 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 1Web of Science - 1 | |
| 2021 | Jacob A, McCann D, Buykx P, Thomas B, Spelten E, et al., 'The 'disease' of violence against health-care workers is a wicked problem. Managing and preventing violence in health-care', Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research, 14, (2) pp. 159-170. ISSN 1759-6599 (2021) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1108/JACPR-08-2021-0629 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 2Web of Science - 2 | |
| 2021 | Pryce A, Unwin M, Kinsman D, McCann D, 'Delayed flow is a risk to patient safety: A mixed method analysis of emergency department patient flow', International Emergency Nursing, 54 pp. 1-9. ISSN 1755-599X (2021) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.ienj.2020.100956 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 2Web of Science - 2 Co-authors: Unwin M; Kinsman D | |
| 2020 | Unwin M, Crisp E, Stankovich J, McCann D, Kinsman L, 'Socioeconomic disadvantage as a driver of non-urgent emergency department presentations: A retrospective data analysis', PloS One, 15, (4) Article 0231429. ISSN 1932-6203 (2020) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0231429 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 9Web of Science - 8 Co-authors: Unwin M; Crisp E; Stankovich J; Kinsman L | |
| 2019 | Saunders A, Say R, Visentin D, McCann D, 'Evaluation of a collaborative testing approach to objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) in undergraduate nurse education: A survey study', Nurse Education in Practice, 35 pp. 111-116. ISSN 1471-5953 (2019) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.nepr.2019.01.009 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 6Web of Science - 7 Co-authors: Saunders A; Say R; Visentin D | |
| 2018 | Owen C, McCann D, 'Transforming Home: parents' experiences of caring for children on the autism spectrum in Tasmania, Australia', Housing Studies, 33, (5) pp. 734-758. ISSN 0267-3037 (2018) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1080/02673037.2017.1390075 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 2Web of Science - 1 Co-authors: Owen C | |
| 2016 | Heazlewood TG, Ogden K, McCann D, 'Multidrug resistant gram-negative bacteria in Tasmania: An audit based pilot study', Infection, Disease & Health, 21, (1) pp. 41-50. ISSN 2468-0451 (2016) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.idh.2016.03.005 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 1 Co-authors: Ogden K | |
| 2016 | McCann D, Bull R, Winzenberg T, 'Brief report: competence, value and enjoyment of childcare activities undertaken by parents of children with complex needs', Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 31, (2) pp. e127-e132. ISSN 0882-5963 (2016) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2015.10.018 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 5Web of Science - 5 Co-authors: Bull R; Winzenberg T | |
| 2015 | Cabote CJ, Bramble M, McCann D, 'Family caregivers' experiences of caring for a relative with younger onset dementia: a qualitative systematic review', Journal of Family Nursing, 21, (3) pp. 443-468. ISSN 1074-8407 (2015) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1177/1074840715573870 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 36Web of Science - 36 Co-authors: Cabote CJ; Bramble M | |
| 2015 | McCann D, 'Does continuous partial attention offer a new understanding of the required vigilance and associated stress for parents of children with complex needs?', Child: Care, Health and Development, 41, (6) pp. 1238-1241. ISSN 0305-1862 (2015) [Contribution to Refereed Journal] DOI: 10.1111/cch.12275 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 3Web of Science - 3 | |
| 2015 | McCann D, Bull R, Winzenberg T, 'Sleep deprivation in parents caring for children with complex needs at home: a mixed methods systematic review', Journal of Family Nursing, 21, (1) pp. 86-118. ISSN 1074-8407 (2015) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1177/1074840714562026 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 36Web of Science - 32 Co-authors: Bull R; Winzenberg T | |
| 2015 | McCann DE, 'Parenting children with complex needs', Journal of Child Health Care, (Special Issue No.3) pp. 1-3. ISSN 1367-4935 (2015) [Contribution to Refereed Journal] | |
| 2012 | McCann D, Bull R, Winzenberg T, 'The daily patterns of time use for parents of children with complex needs: a systematic review', Journal of Child Health Care, 16, (1) pp. 26-52. ISSN 1367-4935 (2012) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1177/1367493511420186 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 120Web of Science - 112 Co-authors: Bull R; Winzenberg T | |
| 2012 | Robinson A, Lea E, Hemmings L, Vosper G, McCann D, et al., 'Seeking respite: issues around the use of day respite care for the carers of people with dementia', Ageing and Society, 32, (2) pp. 196-218. ISSN 0144-686X (2012) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1017/S0144686X11000195 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 29 Co-authors: Robinson A; Lea E; Hemmings L; Vosper G; Rumble R | |
| 2010 | Davis L, Ware RS, McCann DE, Keogh S, Watson K, 'Factors influencing paediatric nurses' response to medication administration', BMJ Quality & Safety, 19, (e4) EJ ISSN 1475-3898 (2010) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1136/qshc.2008.028852 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 3Web of Science - 2 | |
| 2010 | Rickard CM, McCann DE, Munnings J, McGrail MR, 'Routine resite of peripheral intravenous devices every 3 days did not reduce complications compared with clinically indicated resite: a randomised controlled trial', BMC Medicine, 8, (53) EJ ISSN 1741-7015 (2010) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1186/1741-7015-8-53 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 113Web of Science - 91 | |
| 2009 | Davis L, Ware Robert, McCann DE, Keogh S, Watson K, 'Evaluation of contextual influences on the medication administration practice of paediatric nurses', Journal of Advanced Nursing, 65, (6) pp. 1293-1299. ISSN 0309-2402 (2009) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2648.2009.04990.x [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 7Web of Science - 7 | |
| 2008 | Marlow AH, McCann DE, Pullen DL, 'The use of online discussion areas to enhance the practicum experience of undergraduated nursing students: the experience of one Australian University', Australian College of Educators, (7) pp. 1-15. ISSN 1447-5111 (2008) [Professional, Non Refereed Article] Co-authors: Marlow AH; Pullen DL | |
| 2008 | McCann DE, 'Sleep Deprivation is an Additional Stress for Parents Staying in Hospital', Journal for Specialist in Paediatric Nursing, 13, (2) pp. 111-122. ISSN 1539-0136 (2008) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1111/j.1744-6155.2008.00142.x [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 33Web of Science - 29 | |
| 2008 | McCann DE, Young J, Watson K, Ware R, Pitcher A, et al., 'Effectiveness of a tool to improve role negotiation and communication between parents and nurses', Paediatric Nursing, 20, (5) pp. 14-19. ISSN 0962-9513 (2008) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.7748/paed2008.06.20.5.14.c8255 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 8 | |
| 2008 | Robinson AL, Hemmings L, Lea EJ, McCann DE, Nichols H, et al., 'Issues in the Transition from Home to Respite Day Care', Australasian Journal on Ageing, 27, (1) pp. A29. ISSN 1440-6381 (2008) [Professional, Non Refereed Article] Co-authors: Robinson AL; Lea EJ; Rumble RH; Vosper GC | |
| 2008 | Rumble RH, Robinson AL, Lea EJ, Vosper GC, Hai L, et al., 'A Profile of Day Respite Care', Australasian Journal on Ageing, 27, (1) pp. A54-A55. ISSN 1440-6381 (2008) [Professional, Non Refereed Article] Co-authors: Rumble RH; Robinson AL; Lea EJ; Vosper GC | |
| 2008 | Shields L, Young J, McCann DE, 'The Needs of Parents of Hospitalized Children In Australia', Journal of Child Health Care, 12, (1) pp. 60-75. ISSN 1367-4935 (2008) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1177/1367493507085619 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 35Web of Science - 30 | |
| 2007 | Melville D, Da Silva MS, Young J, McCann D, Cleghorn G, 'Postprocedural effects of gastrointestinal endoscopy performed as a day case procedure in children: implications for patient and family education', Gastroenterology Nursing, 30, (6) pp. 426-436. ISSN 1042-895X (2007) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1097/01.SGA.0000305225.01275.35 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 3Web of Science - 2 | |
| 2006 | Young J, McCann DE, Watson K, Pitcher A, Bundy R, et al., 'Negotiation of care for a hospitalised child: nursing perspectives', Neonatal, Paediatric and Child Health Nursing, 9, (3) pp. 7-14. ISSN 1441-6638 (2006) [Refereed Article] Citations: Scopus - 14 | |
| 2006 | Young J, McCann DE, Watson K, Pitcher A, Bundy R, et al., 'Negotiation of care for a hospitalised child: parental perspectives', Neonatal, Paediatric and Child Health Nursing, 9, (2) pp. 4-13. ISSN 1441-6638 (2006) [Refereed Article] Citations: Scopus - 11 | |
| 2005 | Davis L, Keogh S, Watson K, McCann DE, 'Dishing the drugs: a qualitative study to explore paediatric nurses' attitudes and practice related to medication administration', Collegian, 12, (4) pp. 15-20. ISSN 1322-7696 (2005) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/S1322-7696(08)60504-1 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 21 | |
| 2004 | McCann DE, Young J, Wilkinson J, Cartwright K, Ronlund K, 'Promoting family centred care in the post anaesthetic unit. A study of staff support', ACORN Journal, 17, (1) pp. 26 - 34. ISSN 1448-7535 (2004) [Refereed Article] | |
| 2004 | Melville D, Da Silva M, McCann DE, Cleghorn G, Young J, 'Post endoscopic effects on children and thier families', Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, 39, (supplementary 1) pp. 452. ISSN 1536-4801 (2004) [Contribution to Refereed Journal] | |
| 2002 | McCann DE, Longbottom H, Nissen M, 'The home management and characteristics of children presenting to hospital with acute gastroenteritis', Contemporary Nurse, 13, (2-3) pp. 169-178. ISSN 1037-6178 (2002) [Refereed Article] |
Conference Publication
(5 outputs)| Year | Citation | Altmetrics |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | O'Brien J, Parker C, Jull A, McCann D, Teare C, 'Knowledge Attitudes Practices (KAP) of clinicians toward Physical Activity (PA) for adults with Venous Leg Ulcers (VLUs)', 6th Vietnam Wound Management Association Conference, 31 October 2021, Vietnam (2021) [Conference Extract] Co-authors: O'Brien J; Teare C | |
| 2016 | Owen CM, McCann DE, 'Supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in higher education through the design of the built environment', XI Autism-Europe International Congress Conference Programme, 16-18 September 2016, Edinburgh, Scotland, pp. session S17. (2016) [Conference Extract] Co-authors: Owen CM | |
| 2013 | Dehghani N, Molloy L, McCann DE, 'Do you remember how to save a life?: Longevity of gatekeeper traits gained through training programs in youth suicide gatekeepers - A systematic review', The National Suicide Prevention Conference, 24-26 July, Melbourne, pp. 24. (2013) [Conference Extract] Co-authors: Molloy L | |
| 2013 | Owen Ceridwen, McCann Damhnat, 'Picturing home: self-directed photography as a lens to explore the home environment in the care of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder', 7th Australasian Housing Researchers' Conference: Refereed Proceedings, 6-8 February 2013, Fremantle, Australia, pp. 1-18. ISBN 978-0-646-90922-6 (2013) [Refereed Conference Paper] Citations: Scopus - 1 Co-authors: Owen Ceridwen | |
| 2008 | Robinson AL, Hemmings LC, Lea E, McCann DE, Nichols H, et al., 'Issues in the transition from home to respite day care', AAG 41st National Conference (2008) [Conference Extract] Co-authors: Robinson AL; Hemmings LC; Lea E; Vosper GC |
Contract Report, Consultant's Report
(2 outputs)| Year | Citation | Altmetrics |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Owen C, McCann D, Rayner C, Devereaux C, Sheehan F, et al., 'Supporting students with autism spectrum disorder in higher education', National Centre for Student Equity in Higher Education, Hobart, TAS (2016) [Contract Report] Co-authors: Owen C; Rayner C; Devereaux C; Sheehan F; Quarmby L | |
| 2013 | Radford J, McCann D, Mauldon E, 'Care Coordination for Younger People with Chronic Disease: A Focused Review of the Relevant Literature for Tasmania Medicare Local', Tasmania Medicare Local (2013) [Contract Report] Co-authors: Radford J; Mauldon E |
Major Creative Work
(1 outputs)| Year | Citation | Altmetrics |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Crisp EP, McCann DE, Saunders AF, 'Beds, Books & Bandages: 125 Years of Nurse Education in Northern Tasmania', Queen Victoria Museum, 2 Invermay Rd, Launceston, Tasmania (2015) [Curated Exhibition] Co-authors: Crisp EP; Saunders AF |
Other Public Output
(2 outputs)| Year | Citation | Altmetrics |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Crisp EP, McCann DE, Saunders AF, 'Nurses still at heart of state's health care', The Sunday Examiner, Tasmania, January 10, 2016 (2016) [Newspaper Article] Co-authors: Crisp EP; Saunders AF | |
| 2015 | Crisp EP, McCann DE, Saunders AF, 'Journey of care and compassion', The Examiner, Tasmania, 27 October, 2015 (2015) [Newspaper Article] Co-authors: Crisp EP; Saunders AF |
Grants & Funding
Funding Summary
Number of grants
13
Total funding
Projects
- Description
- We are partnering with a not-for-profit community-based organisation (Community Care Northern Beaches (CCNB) Limited) who are providing a wellness (reablement) program to their client base. Pilot data from that organisation indicates that the program is having a positive impact. Through this project we will systematically identify the core components of the wellness reablement program that support individual clients' engagement with a personalised wellness plan. We will also develop a comprehensive evaluation framework linking the core program components to client-level outcomes. The outputs of this project will provide data to enable the development of larger scale implementation proposals for future funding applications.
- Funding
- University of Tasmania ($7,585)
- Scheme
- Grant- Research Enhancement Program
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- O'Brien JA; McCann DE; Bird ML; Courtney-Pratt HM; Chui K; Andrews SM
- Year
- 2019
- Description
- Undertaking pilot baseline evaluation work exploring the health and associated impacts of participation in sport and other activities for young adults with disability.
- Funding
- New Horizons Club ($5,000)
- Scheme
- Contract Research
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- McCann DE; O'Brien JA
- Period
- 2018 - 2019
- Description
- Realist evaluation of a hub and spokes service delivery model operated by the North West Tasmania Autism Specific Early Learning and Care Centre (ASELCC), and validation of a readiness assessment tool.
- Funding
- St Giles Society ($181,020)
- Scheme
- Contract Research
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- McCann DE; Fordyce K; Quarmby L; Cross DMG; Cheek CG; Stephens MJ; Owen CM; Allen PL
- Period
- 2016 - 2018
- Description
- This project tests whether weekly exercise/gym sessions improve the health of carers of children with autism and the motor skills of their child.This project has three objectives:1) to improve the physical health and mental well-being of caregivers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) througha 12 week exercise program2) to provide an expedited motor skills assessment process for children (2-5 years) with ASD3) to identify caregiver friendly strategies that can assist in developing and improving the motor skills of children with ASD
- Funding
- Tasmanian Community Fund ($7,274)
- Scheme
- Grant
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- McCann DE; Williams AD; Quarmby L; Myers SA; Norris K
- Year
- 2016
- Description
- This project addresses the complex support needs of higher education students with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in the context of the substantive anticipated future growth of this population. The research adopts an innovative holistic framework that uniquely positions disability support in concert with pedagogical innovations and built environment design and considers the full academic pathway. It employs a mixed methods design including primary data collection of students' experiences via photovoice. A key outcome is a proposed framework to enhance support considering the opportunities of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
- Funding
- National Centre for Student Equity in Higher Education, Curtin University ($29,124)
- Scheme
- Grant
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Owen CM; McCann DE; Rayner CS; Quarmby L; Devereaux CJ; Sheehan FK
- Year
- 2015
- Description
- This project is a literature review regarding the possible effectiveness of a care co-ordinator for paediatric patients especially those transitioning from paediatric to adult care within health services. Based on the literature, recommendations for the design features of a service will be made.
- Funding
- Primary Health Tasmania ($10,264)
- Scheme
- Consultancy
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Radford JC; Mauldon E; McCann DE
- Year
- 2013
- Funding
- University of Tasmania ($5,000)
- Scheme
- Grant-Research Enhancement (REGS)
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Owen CM; McCann DE
- Year
- 2011
- Funding
- Clifford Craig Foundation ($67,469)
- Scheme
- Grant
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Rickard CM; McCann DE
- Year
- 2007
- Funding
- Department of Health and Human Services Tasmania ($81,860)
- Scheme
- Consultancy
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Robinson AL; Rumble RH; McCann DE
- Period
- 2006 - 2007
- Funding
- Clifford Craig Foundation ($35,000)
- Scheme
- Grant
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- McCann DE; Rickard CM
- Year
- 2006
- Funding
- Royal Children's Hospital Foundation ($24,000)
- Scheme
- Grant
- Administered By
- Royal Children's Hospital, Brisbane
- Research Team
- Pitcher A; Bundy R; Greathead D; McCann D; Young J
- Year
- 2004
- Funding
- Queensland Health Clinician Development Program ($13,000)
- Scheme
- Grant
- Administered By
- Royal Children's Hospital, Brisbane
- Research Team
- Keogh S; McCann D; Davis L
- Year
- 2004
- Funding
- Royal Children's Hospital Foundation ($30,000)
- Scheme
- Grant
- Administered By
- Royal Children's Hospital, Brisbane
- Research Team
- Melville D; Soares da Silva M; McCann D; Young J
- Year
- 2003
Research Supervision
Damhnat has supervised a number of nursing research honours students to completion, including systematic reviews exploring family experiences caring for family members with cerebral palsy and younger onset dementia; and cross disciplinary projects exploring prevalence and associated risk factors for MRGN bacteria and medication error in the acute care setting.
Current
3
Completed
1
Current
| Degree | Title | Commenced |
|---|---|---|
| PhD | Impact of mixed gender wards on quality of health care | 2019 |
| PhD | Transitioning Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder to Formal Schools: A community approach for providing consistent intervention services | 2020 |
| PhD | The Older Person's Experience of Nurse-Led Healthcare Information Sharing: A video reflexive ethnography | 2021 |
Completed
| Degree | Title | Completed |
|---|---|---|
| PhD | Primary Care to Emergency Department: Right service, right time, right place Candidate: Maria Ruth Unwin | 2021 |