Research Projects

Australian Catholic University (ACU) researchers are looking for volunteers for a research study that seeks to understand nurses’ clinical decision-making when implementing pressure injury prevention activities for patients at risk of developing a pressure injury in the intensive care unit (ICU) setting. To be eligible to participate in this study,

This is a survey for use and management of Haemofiltration or Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT] in ICU across the western world. No such information is published and the use of CRRT is increasing with no formal competency accreditation or standard education in place. This survey takes around 10 minutes

This research project aims to explore and better understand the experiences of junior nurses as they transition and adapt to working in intensive care units (ICUs). If you choose to participate, you will be invited to take part in a confidential interview via Zoom (approximately 45 minutes). During the interview,

Moral distress is a complex and challenging experience that is frequently felt by RNs of all experience levels and occurs when a person knows the ethically correct action to take but is unable to take that action for a variety of reasons. This form of distress is unique in that

Study Overview: This study aims to better understand the unique challenges faced by critical care nurses living with chronic physical conditions. This research seeks to explore how chronic conditions affect nurses’ ability to perform their roles, manage their health, and navigate their career trajectories in high-pressure critical care environments. Purpose