Research Programs

Our research activities are funded through a range of sources including NH&MRC project grants, ARC linkage grants with industry partners including hospitals and clinical agencies, government agencies, professional organizations and philanthropic trusts.

Research projects undertaken in the School have led to the implementation of best practice guidelines for aspects of clinical nursing care, development of curricula in nursing that are responsive to the changing needs of the healthcare sector, and establishment of policies for agencies in relation to workforce issues.

Research in the School of Nursing is developed around the core research programs listed below.

Assessment and management of acute and chronic pain
Dr Allison Williams
Associate Professor Elizabeth Manias

Communication and decision-making in managing medications
Associate Professor Elizabeth Manias

Early start to life
Professor Linda Johnston

Health policy and professional issues
Dr Marie Gerdtz

Psychiatric nursing and mental health
Centre for Psychiatric Nursing Research and Practice

Supportive and palliative care in cancer and life-threatening illness
Professor Sanchia Aranda
Associate Professor Peter Hudson