Qualifications
PhD – University of Newcastle (2022)
Supervisors: Dr Jed Duff, Dr Judy Munday & Dr Janet Hardy
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“One size does not fit all: the development, and execution of, a tailored implementation approach to improve evidence-based patient blood management”
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A mixed methods research study to identify the barriers and facilitators to implementing evidence-based patient blood management guidelines in Australia; and development of a toolkit to aid clinicians and healthcare facilities in their implementation.
Master of Nursing (USQ) – GPA of 6.13
This degree had a strong focus on leadership, management and clinical care improvement. It equipped me with skills to devise change management strategies to address management and leadership deficiencies and implement new clinical care interventions. As part of completing this course, I also was also required to possess and develop high-level ability in retrieving, appraising and synthesising evidence. This course also equipped me with entry-level skills to appraise and develop health policy, which I now put into practice during the course of my role as quality coordinator of blood management at Mater hospital.
Postgraduate Certificate in Perioperative Nursing (UTAS)– GPA 6.0
The Postgraduate Certificate had a heavy educational focus requiring the development of a resource to address departmental learning needs. I created a comprehensive guide for beginning Neurosurgical Nurses to address a gap in learning needs and available resources.
Bachelor of Nursing (with distinction) (RN) 2013 –GPA 6.0
Diploma in Nursing (EEN)
Awards and Grants
Awards
People Excellence Award | CSIRO, Health and Biosecurity (Early/Mid-Career Researcher Committee) 2024
Top 10% Downloaded Article | Vox Sanguinis 2024
Best Overall Publication | The University of Newcastle, School of Nursing and Midwifery 2022
Best Publication | The University of Newcastle, Faculty Award 2020
Top 10% Most Downloaded Paper | ISBT Science Series 2019
Best HDR Confirmation | The University of Newcastle, Faculty Award 2019
Young Investigator Award | Australia and New Zealand Society for Blood Transfusion 2019
Excellence in Perioperative Nursing (Novice) | ACORN 2018
Grants
George, J; Manias, E; Radford, J; Peterson, G; Pond, C; Mahal, A; Eldho, P; Delaforce, A; Hills, D; Bell, S; Varnfield, M; Cross, A; Jayasena, R; Saini, B; Godbee, K. (Co-Investigator) $3,999,470.60 2024 MRFF Australian Primary caRe Initiative for mediCine use Optimisation and safeTy (APRICOT)
Boyle, J; Delaforce, A (Co-Investigator) $30,000 2024 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ‘Conversations’ Funding - "What factors influence meaningful engagement with remote Indigenous communities?"
George, J; Abramson, M; Bonevski, B; Hew, M; et al.; Delaforce, A (Co-Investigator) $1,999,924.50 2023 MRFF Chronic Respiratory Conditions - "Enhancing Adherence and Self-Management in the Treatment of Respiratory Conditions (ENGAGEMENT)"
Brankovic, A; Rahman, J; Magrabi, F; Delaforce, A (Co-Investigator) $75,000 2023 CSIRO Future Science Platform - "Responsible Innovation Project"
Delaforce, A; Duff, J; Munday, J; Farmer, S; et al.; (Chief Investigator) $50,000 2021 Betty McGrath Seeding Grant - Extension of Funding
Delaforce, A; Duff, J; Munday, J; Farmer, S; et al.; (Chief Investigator) $50,000 2020 Betty McGrath Seeding Grant
Munday, J; Heidke, P; Rademakers, S; Delaforce, A (Co-Investigator) $20,00 2019 Australian College of Perioperative Nurses Research Grant
