Research Projects
Top 10 Research Priorities for Australia and New Zealand Paediatric Intensive Care: A James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnership
Have Your Say in Shaping the Future of PICU Research As part of the James Lind Alliance (JLA) Priority Setting Partnership (PSP) for Australian and New Zealand Paediatric Intensive Care (PIC) we are conducting a survey to identify and prioritise the most important research questions in PIC. This project is
The provision of end-of-life care in intensive care for children and young people
You are invited to participate in a research project titled ‘The provision of end-of-life care in intensive care for children and young people’. Participation is open to ACCCN members who are registered nurses working in Australia who provide or support the provision of end-of-life care for children and young people
Assessing Mediation as a Tool for Dispute Resolution in the NICU and PICU
We are undertaking a study to explore the role of mediation in resolving disputes about end-of-life care in ICUs. The project seeks to understand the perceptions of mediation, its ethical and practical application, and whether mandatory mediation could be justified in paediatric intensive care settings. Findings will help develop preliminary
International Critical Care, Emergency Nurse, and Critical Care Transport Nurse Intent to Stay Study.
Registered Nurses working in an Intensive Care Unit, Coronary Care Unit, Emergency Department, Critical Care Transport or Pediatric Intensive Care Unit are invited to complete an anonymous online survey about their intent to stay in the specialty of critical care, emergency, or critical care transport nursing. This international study aims
The support, education and learning needs of experienced registered nurses who are transitioning into intensive care nursing: A constructivist grounded theory study
Purpose of the study The aim of this study is to explore how experienced registered nurses learn to become intensive care nurses, with a particular focus on their educational and support needs. Insights from this research may help inform future educational strategies, workforce support, and policy development, and contribute to
Effectiveness of organisational support following clinical incidents
Clinical incidents in healthcare can have a considerable impact not only on patients, but also on staff involved. We are seeking nurses and midwives who have been involved in a clinical incident to complete an online survey. The purpose of this study is to explore the availability and effectiveness of
