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Dr Mandie Foster

Adjunct Lecturer

Staff Member Details
Email: mandie.foster@ecu.edu.au
ORCID iD: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3100-0885

Dr Mandie Foster is an Adjunct Lecturer and Research Scholar specialising in children and young people’s nursing. Mandie also supervises HDR students in the School of Nursing & Midwifery.

Background

  • 2019, Research Fellow, Perth Children’s Hospital, Perth, Western Australia.
  • 2019, Co-Chair, ORIGINS Mental Health Research Interest Group, Telethon Kids Institute, Perth, Australia.
  • 2017, Board of Directors, Australian College of Children and Young People’s Nurses, Perth, Australia.
  • 2017, Co-Chair, International Family Nursing Association Paediatric Research Stream.
  • 2017, Co-Chair, International Network for Child and Family Centred Care.
  • 2016, Lecturer Research Scholar, Edith Cowan University, School of Nursing and Midwifery, (Course Coordinator Masters in Nursing, Paediatric undergraduate and postgraduate curricula, HDR supervisor) Joondalup, Perth, Australia.
  • 2016, International Clinical Nursing Supervisor, Edith Cowan University, School of Nursing and Midwifery, (South Africa, India, Philippines) Joondalup, Perth, Australia.
  • 2015, Editorial Board, Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand Journal.
  • 2014 - 2015, Professional Practice Fellow, Centre for Postgraduate Nursing Studies, University of Otago, Christchurch.
  • 2014 - 2015, Management Board, Neonatal, Paediatric and Child Health Journal.
  • 2012, Postgraduate Marker/Moderator, Centre for Postgraduate Nursing Studies, University of Otago, Christchurch (research); School of Nursing, Massey University, Wellington (research) and Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand (child health).
  • 2013 - 2014, Postdoctoral Fellow, Centre for Postgraduate Nursing Studies, University of Otago, Christchurch.
  • 2011 - 2012, Reader Writer for Postgraduate Students, University of Otago, Dunedin.
  • 2010, Reviewer, Journal of Pediatric Nursing; Journal of Child Health Care; Child: Care, Health and Development; Neonatal, Paediatric and Child Health Nursing; Journal of Clinical Nursing; Contemporary Nurse; Comprehensive Child and Adolescent Nursing.
  • 1992 - 2015, Registered Nurse – Children’s Medical Ward, Acute Admitting and Paediatric High Dependency Unit, Christchurch Hospital, New Zealand.
  • 2005 - 2006, Academic Editor, Asian Journal of Nursing.
  • 1991 - 1992, Registered Nurse – Acute Surgical Cardio-thoracic Ward, Christchurch Hospital, New Zealand.
  • 1990 - 1991, Registered Nurse – Acute Medical/Surgical Ward, Princess Margaret Hospital, Christchurch, New Zealand.

Professional Memberships

  • 2017, Edith Cowan University Early and Mid-Career Research Network Committee.
  • 2017, Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society of Nursing.
  • 2017, National Collaborative Network for Child Health Informatics Expert Reference Group
  • 2016, Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia; Australian College of Children & Young People’s Nurses.
  • 2016, Centre for Nursing, Midwifery & Health Services Research; Childbearing, Children and Young People Research Group.
  • 2016, Perth Children’s Hospital Postgraduate Community of Practice Group and Paediatric Research Stream.
  • 2016, International Network for Child and Family Centred Care.
  • 2016, Telethon Kids Institute Chronic Illnesses Working Group.
  • 2016, Telethon Kids Institute ORIGINS Growth and Development Group, Mental Health Group.
  • 2010, International Family Nursing Association Member; Paediatric Research Stream.
  • 1990, New Zealand Nursing Council; New Zealand Nursing Organisation; Nurses for Children and Young People of Aotearoa Member.

Awards and Recognition

  • 2020, Edith Cowan University Early Career Researcher Grant
  • 2019, Edith Cowan University Excellence in Research, Early Career Researchers Award
  • 2019, Sigma Theta Tau Psi Alpha-at-Large Research Symposium Scholarship
  • 2018, Australian College of Children and Young Peoples, Dorothy Clarke Scholarship
  • 2018, Edith Cowan University Early Career Research Open Access Grant
  • 2018, Western Australia Nurses Memorial Charitable Trust Grant
  • 2015, New Zealand Lotteries Health Research, Postdoctoral Fellowship
  • 2014, Christchurch Hospital Volunteers, Study Grant
  • 2013, University of Otago Postdoctoral Fellow, Scholarship
  • 2013, New Zealand College of Children & Youth Nurses, Scholarship
  • 2012, New Zealand Nurses Memorial Fund
  • 2011, New Zealand Florence Nightingale Memorial Fund
  • 2011, University of Otago Three minute thesis competition, second place
  • 2010, University of Otago PhD of Health Sciences, Scholarship
  • 2010, Christchurch Hospital Volunteers, Scholarship
  • 2010, New Zealand Gretta & Harry Hamblin Trust, Research Grant
  • 2010, Master of Health Sciences to PhD of Health Sciences degree, upgrade
  • 2009, Canterbury District Health Board, Study Grant
  • 2009, New Zealand Nurses Organisation, Research Grant
  • 2009, New Zealand Mary Lambie Memorial Scholarship
  • 2008, University of Otago, Postgraduate Diploma, distinction
  • 2008, New Zealand Thomas Tippet Trust Award
  • 2006, University of Otago, Postgraduate Certificate, distinction

Research Areas and Interests

  • Systematic Reviews
  • Psychometrics and Translational Research
  • Child and Family Centred Care
  • International Collaborative Research Projects
  • Child Art Engagement and Therapy

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy, New Zealand, 2013.
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Nursing Practice, New Zealand, 2008.
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Nursing Practice, New Zealand, 2006.
  • Diploma in Nursing Studies (Level 7), New Zealand, 1990.

Research Outputs

2024

Journal Articles

  • Al-Motlaq, M., Foster, M., Zgambo, M., Neill, S. (2024). Assessing the maturity of the “Family Centered Care” concept: A review of concept analyses studies. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 79(2024), 150-156. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedn.2024.09.004.
  • Richardson, R., Connell, T., Foster, M., Blamires, J., Keshoor, S., Moir, C., Zeng, IS. (2024). Risk and Protective Factors of Self-harm and Suicidality in Adolescents: An Umbrella Review with Meta-Analysis. Journal of Youth and Adolescence: a multidisciplinary research publication, 2024(Article in press), TBD. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10964-024-01969-w.
  • Blamires, J., Foster, M., Rasmussen, S., Zgambo, M., Pahlsson Morelius, EM. (2024). The experiences and perceptions of healthy siblings of children with a long-term condition: Umbrella review. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 77(2024), 191-203. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedn.2024.03.022.
  • Carey, MC., Edge, D., Blamires, J., Foster, M., Neill, S. (2024). How Does the Proportion of Child-Specific Content of Pre-Registration Nursing Programmes in Higher Education Institutions Impact Upon Newly Qualified Registered Nurses’ Perceptions of Preparedness to Care for Children, Young People, and Their Families? A Narrative Review Protocol. Comprehensive Child and Adolescent Nursing, 2024(Article in press), pp. https://doi.org/10.1080/24694193.2024.2397579.
  • Quaye, AA., Foster, M., Whitehead, L., Hallström, IK. (2024). Parents’ experiences of their child’s best interests during a hospital stay in Australia. Journal of Child Health Care, 2024(Article in press), TBD. https://doi.org/10.1177/13674935241243101.
  • Kemble, H., Foster, M., Blamires, J., Mowat, R. (2024). Children and young people's self-reported experiences of asthma and self-management nursing strategies: An integrative review. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 77(2024), 212-235. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedn.2024.03.029.

2023

Journal Articles

  • Foster, M., Blamires, J., Neill, S., Coyne, I., Kristjansdottir, G., Feeg, VD., Paraszczuk, AM., Al-Motlaq, M. (2023). The Long-Term Impact Of Covid-19 On Nursing: An E-Panel Discussion From The International Network For Child And Family Centred Care. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 2023(article in press), TBD. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.16683.
  • Blamires, J., Foster, M., Napier, S., Dickinson, A. (2023). Experiences And Perspectives Of Children And Young People Living With Childhood-Onset Systemic Lupus Erythematosus-An Integrative Review. Children, 10(6), article number 1006. https://doi.org/10.3390/children10061006.
  • Foster, M., Blamires, J., Moir, C., Jones, V., Shrestha-Ranjit, J., Fenton, B., Dickinson, A. (2023). Children And Young People'S Participation In Decision-Making Within Healthcare Organisations In New Zealand: An Integrative Review. Journal of Child Health Care, 2023(article in press), TBD. https://doi.org/10.1177/13674935231153430.
  • Arnold, A., Coventry, L., Foster, M., Koplin, JJ., Lucas, M. (2023). The Burden of Self-Reported Antibiotic Allergies in Health Care and How to Address It: A Systematic Review of the Evidence. The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: in Practice, 11(10), 3133-3145.e3. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaip.2023.06.025.

2022

Journal Articles

  • Foster, M., Quaye, A., Whitehead, L., Hallström, I. (2022). Children's voices on their participation and best interests during a hospital stay in Australia. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 63(1 March 2022), 64-71. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedn.2022.01.003.
  • Foster, M., Adama, E., Arabiat, D., Runions, K., Vithiatharan, R., Zgambo, M., Lin, A. (2022). Parents' experiences of children with a rare disease attending a mainstream school: Australia. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 63(1 March 2022), e50-e57. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedn.2021.10.013.

2021

Journal Articles

  • Adama, E., Arabiat, D., Foster, M., Afrifa-Yamoah, E., Runions, K., Vithiatharan, R., Lin, A. (2021). The psychosocial impact of rare diseases among children and adolescents attending mainstream schools in Western Australia. International Journal of Inclusive Education, 2021(Article in press), 1. https://doi.org/10.1080/13603116.2021.1888323.
  • Hunter, K., Roberts, J., Foster, M., Jones, S. (2021). Dr irihapeti ramsden's powerful petition for cultural safety. Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand, 37(1), 25-28. https://doi.org/10.36951/27034542.2021.007.
  • Al-Motlaq, M., Neill, S., Foster, M., Coyne, I., Houghton, D., Angelhoff, C., Rising-Holmström, M., Majamanda, M. (2021). Position statement of the international network for child and family centered care: Child and family centred care during the COVID19 pandemic. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 61(Nov-Dec 2021), 140-143. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedn.2021.05.002.
  • Foster, M., Al-Motlaq, M., Carter, B., Neill, S., O'Sullivan, T., Quaye, A., Majamanda, M., Abdullah, KL., Hallström, I., English, C., Vickers, A., Coyne, I., Adama, E., Pahlsson Morelius, EM. (2021). Seeing lockdown through the eyes of children from around the world: Reflecting on a children's artwork project. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 37(3), 104-115. https://doi.org/10.36951/27034542.2021.039.

2020

Journal Articles

  • Foster, M., Shields, L. (2020). Bridging the Child and Family Centered Care Gap: Therapeutic Conversations with Children and Families. Comprehensive Child and Adolescent Nursing, 43(2), 151-158. https://doi.org/10.1080/24694193.2018.1559257.
  • Pahlsson Morelius, EM., Foster, M., Gill, FJ. (2020). A scoping review of nursing research priorities in pediatric care. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 42(May-June 2020), e57-e69. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedn.2020.01.006.

2019

Journal Articles

  • Foster, M., Whitehead, L. (2019). Using drawings to understand the child’s experience of child-centred care on admission to a paediatric high dependency unit. Journal of Child Health Care, 23(1), 102-117. https://doi.org/10.1177/1367493518778389.
  • Al-Motlaq, M., Carter, B., Neill, S., Hallstrom, IK., Foster, M., Coyne, I., Arabiat, D., Darbyshire, P., Feeg, VD., Shileds, L. (2019). Toward developing consensus on family-centred care: an international descriptive study and discussion. Journal of Child Health Care, 23(3), 458-467. https://doi.org/10.1177/1367493518795341.
  • Foster, M., Whitehead, L., Arabiat, D. (2019). Development and validation of the Needs of Children Questionnaire (NCQ): An instrument to measure children's self‐reported needs in hospital. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 75(10), 2246-2258. https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.14099.

2018

Journal Articles

  • Foster, M., Whitehead, L., Arabiat, D., Frost, L. (2018). Parents' and staff perceptions of parental needs during a child's hospital admission: An Australian study. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 43(November - December 2018), e2-e9. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedn.2018.06.013.
  • Whitehead, L., Arabiat, D., Foster, M. (2018). Singing as an adjunct therapy for children and adults with cystic fibrosis. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 82(2018), 163-164. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2017.09.007.
  • Arabiat, D., Whitehead, L., Foster, M., Shileds, L., Harris, L. (2018). Parents’ experiences of Family Centred Care practice. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 42(September - October 2018), 39-44. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedn.2018.06.012.

2017

Journal Articles

  • Foster, M., Whitehead, L. (2017). Family centred care in the paediatric high dependency unit: Parents' and staff's perceptions. Contemporary Nurse, 53(4), 489-502. https://doi.org/10.1080/10376178.2017.1410067.
  • Foster, M., Whitehead, L. (2017). Parent and staff perceptions of parental needs during a child's hospital admission to a paediatric high-dependency unit: A New Zealand study. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 53(12), 1167-1175. https://doi.org/10.1111/jpc.13645.

2016

Journal Articles

  • Foster, M., Whitehead, L., Maybee, P. (2016). The Parents, Hospitalized Child's, and Health Care Providers' Perceptions and Experiences of Family-Centred Care Within a Pediatric Critical Care Setting: A Synthesis of Quantitative Research. Journal of Family Nursing, 22(1), 6-73. https://doi.org/10.1177/1074840715618193.
  • Matar, E., Arabiat, D., Foster, M. (2016). Oral glucose efficacy on neonate’s pain responses at the NICU: A quasi experimental trial of two clinical procedures. Applied Nursing Research, 32(2016), 36-40. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apnr.2016.04.002.

Research Projects

  • Staff experiences in using the Needs of Children’s Questionnaire at Liverpool Hospital, South Western Sydney Local Health District, New South Wales Health, NSW Government, Agency for Clinical Innovation Research Grant, 2021 ‑ 2024, $27,258.
  • Development of the International Child Research Checklist: Delphi Study, Edith Cowan University, ECU Early Career Researcher Grant – 2020, 2020 ‑ 2021, $29,917.
  • Children’s participation in the decision-making process during hospitalization: An observational study, WA Nurses Memorial Charitable Trust, Grant, 2018 ‑ 2020, $10,000.
  • Children’s participation in the decision-making process during hospitalization, Australian College of Children & Young People's Nurses, Dorothy Clarke Scholarship, 2018 ‑ 2020, $1,900.
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