Southern Health Nursing Research Centre
Background
The Partnership between Deakin University and Southern Health was established in May, 2006 with the appointment of the Inaugural, Deakin - Southern Health Chair in Nursing, Professor Beverly O'Connell. The purpose of this appointment was to provide professional leadership in the areas of nursing research and practice across Deakin University and Southern Health. This partnership has resulted in the development of the Deakin - Southern Health Nursing Research Centre which is based at Monash Medical Centre, Clayton Campus. The Nursing Research Centre conducts research activities across all Southern Health sites.
Vision
To be nationally and internationally recognised as a centre of excellence in nursing research in the areas of Quality, Safety and Risk Management.
Aim
To conduct high quality research that informs clinical practice, policy development and education.
Objectives
- To conduct a research program in the areas of quality, safety and risk management; thereby enhancing the independence and wellbeing of individuals in clinical and aged care settings.
- To encourage and support nurse clinicians to participate in research activities.
- To promote the integration of research findings into educational programs, health care policy and clinical practice.
- To develop and support research collaboration between Southern Health, Deakin University and industry partner.
Current Research Activities
We aim to develop innovative strategies to; manage clinical risks and symptoms and support clinical decision making. In addition, our programs integrate knowledge and research to promote the development of novel healthcare delivery models and workforce education.
- Risk Management:
- Falls Prevention
- Medication management
- Discharge Planning
- Evaluation of the integration of research into practice:
- Improving the care of people with chronic kidney disease
- Symptom management:
- Continence assessment and management
- Healthcare delivery models:
- Aged Care (Tri-focal Model of Care)
- Chronic Condition Self Management
- Workforce support and development
- Group clinical supervision
Research Staff
Chair in Nursing: Professor Beverly O'Connell, RN, MSci, PhD, FRCNA.
Associate Professor of Nursing: Assoc. Prof Paul Bennett RN (Renal) MHSM PhD
Research Fellow: Dr Mary Hawkins BA(Hons) PhD
Research Assistants: Ms Cherene Kelly BA(Hons), Catherine Tran RN BN(Hons) GradCertNIC,
Tasneem Islam, RN BN(Hons Cand) BComm, and Ms Susan Johnson RN MPH
Administrative Assistant: Maureen Barnes Bed.
Contact Details
Deakin - Southern Health Nursing Research Centre
Level 4
246 Clayton Road
Clayton, Victoria, 3168
Telephone: 9594 4240
Email: beverly.oconnell@deakin.edu.au, p.bennett@deakin.edu.au
