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Professor Sadie Geraghty

Adjunct Associate Professor

Staff Member Details
Email: s.geraghty@ecu.edu.au

Sadie is an Adjunct Professor in the School of Nursing and Midwifery.

Background

Sadie has a background in clinical midwifery, specialising in drug and / or alcohol use in antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care; and has an interest in indigenous cultures and birth and stress related issues in midwives. Sadie is also a Director of Clinical Education at Charles Darwin University.

Professional Associations

  • Registered Midwife with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia
  • Australian College of Midwives
  • Adjunct Teaching Fellow Curtin University
  • Member of Drug and Alcohol Nurses of Australia
  • Member of the Midwifery Workforce Planning Committee
  • Associate member of the Drug & Alcohol Council of Australia.

Awards and Recognition

National and International Awards

  • 2016: Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching: For innovation and excellence in the teaching of the Master of Midwifery Practice
  • 2010-2011: Nurse/Midwife of the Year in Western Australia
  • 2010: Finalist in the Western Australian Health Awards
  • 2010: Metropolitan Midwife of the Year in Western Australia
  • 2005: King Edward Memorial Hospital Preceptor Award
  • 2004: Edith Cowan University Clinical Preceptor Award
  • 2003: Curtin University Clinical Preceptor Award
  • 2000: General Award from the Iolanthe Midwifery Trust.

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Edith Cowan University, 2017.
  • Master of Education Research Methods, The University of Western Australia, 2009.
  • Diploma in Professional Counselling, Other WA higher ed institution, 2008.
  • Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching, Curtin University of Technology, 2007.
  • Graduate Certificate in Enhanced Role of the Midwife, The Flinders University of South Australia, 2006.
  • Master Of Midwifery, Curtin University of Technology, 2005.
  • Bachelor of Science Second Class Honours in Midwifery, England, 2001.
  • Bachelor of Arts Honours in Sociology & Social Anthropology, England, 1998.

Research Outputs

2023

Journal Articles

  • Ismaila, Y., Bayes, S., Geraghty, S. (2023). Midwives’ experiences of the consequences of navigating barriers to maternity care. Health Care for Women International, 2023(Article in press), 21 pages. https://doi.org/10.1080/07399332.2023.2284771.

2022

Journal Articles

  • Morris, S., Sundin, D., Geraghty, S. (2022). Women’s experiences of breech birth decision making: An integrated review. European Journal of Midwifery, 6(2), 1-6. https://doi.org/10.18332/ejm/143875.
  • Morris, S., Geraghty, S., Sundin, D. (2022). Breech presentation management: A critical review of leading clinical practice guidelines. Women and Birth, 35(3), e233-0. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2021.06.011.
  • Sweeting, P., Murphy, M., Geraghty, S., Duddle, M. (2022). Peripheral thermometry: Agreement between non-touch infrared versus traditional modes in an adult population. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 78(2), 425-433. https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.14985.

2021

Journal Articles

  • Pangerl, S., Sundin, D., Geraghty, S. (2021). Group B Streptococcus Screening Guidelines in Pregnancy: A Critical Review of Compliance. Maternal and Child Health Journal, 25(2), 257 - 267. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10995-020-03113-z.
  • Morris, S., Geraghty, S., Sundin, D. (2021). Development of a Breech-Specific Integrated Care Pathway for Pregnant Women: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Study. JMIR Research Protocols, 10(2), Article number e23514. https://doi.org/10.2196/23514.
  • Ismaila, Y., Bayes, S., Geraghty, S. (2021). Midwives’ strategies for coping with barriers to providing quality maternal and neonatal care: a Glaserian grounded theory study. BMC Health Services Research, 21(1), Article number 1190. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-021-07049-0.
  • De Leo, A., Bayes, S., Butt, J., Bloxsome, D., Geraghty, S. (2021). Midwifery leaders’ views on the factors considered crucial to implementing evidence-based practice in clinical areas. Women and Birth, 34(1), 22-29. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2020.08.013.
  • Ismaila, Y., Bayes, S., Geraghty, S. (2021). Barriers to quality midwifery care: a systematic review and meta-synthesis of qualitative data. International Journal of Childbirth, 11(3), 84-100. https://doi.org/10.1891/IJCBIRTH-D-20-00037.
  • Ismaila, Y., Bayes, S., Geraghty, S. (2021). Understanding the barriers to Ghanaian midwives’ ability to provide quality care: Using classic Grounded Theory Methodology in a new context. International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences, 15(Oct 2021), Article number 100374. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijans.2021.100374.
  • Kuliukas, L., Bayes, S., Geraghty, S., Bradfield, Z., Davison, C. (2021). Graduating midwifery students’ preferred model of practice and first job decisions: A qualitative study. Women and Birth, 34(1), 61-68. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2020.07.005.
  • Hari, R., Geraghty, S., Kumar, K. (2021). Clinical supervisors' perspectives of factors influencing clinical learning experience of nursing students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds during placement: A qualitative study. Nurse Education Today, 102(July 2021), article number 104934. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2021.104934.

2020

Journal Articles

  • Geraghty, S., Davison, C., De Leo, A., Bloxsome, D. (2020). Do midwifery International clinical placements influence students’ practice and employment decisions?. Women and Birth, 33(2), 199-204. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2019.03.003.
  • Bull, A., Geraghty, S., Mpho, D., Budiani, NN., Mahayati, NM., Utarini, GA., Sriasih, NG., Arini, KN., Adnyani, S., Noviani, NW. (2020). Facilitating midwifery students on an international placement: Clinical facilitator perspectives. Nurse Education in Practice, 48(October 2020), Article number 102869. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nepr.2020.102869.
  • Dube, M., Geraghty, S., Bull, A., Arini, KN., Adnyani, S., Noviani, NW., Budiani, NN., Mahayati, NM., Utarini, GA., Sriasih, NG. (2020). Shared learning on an international clinical placement: Promoting symbiotic midwifery practice knowledge. Women and Birth, 33(6), e558-e566. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2019.11.006.

2019

Journal Articles

  • De Leo, A., Bayes, S., Geraghty, S., Butt, J. (2019). Midwives' use of best available evidence in practice: An integrative review. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 28(23-24), 4225-4235. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.15027.
  • Geraghty, S., Bromley, A., Bull, A., Dube, M., Turner, C. (2019). Millennial Midwifery: Online Connectivity in Midwifery Education. Nurse Education in Practice, 39(August 2019), 26-31. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nepr.2019.07.008.
  • Ireland, S., Montgomery-Anderson, R., Geraghty, S. (2019). Indigenous Doulas: A literature review exploring their role and practice. Midwifery, 75(August 2019), 52-58. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2019.04.005.
  • Doleman, G., Geraghty, S., De Leo, A. (2019). Midwifery student's perceptions of caring for substance-using pregnant women. Nurse Education Today, 76(May 2019), 26-30. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2019.01.027.
  • Geraghty, S., Speelman, C., Bayes, S. (2019). Fighting a losing battle: Midwives experiences of workplace stress. Women and Birth, 32(3), e297-e306. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2018.07.012.
  • Geraghty, S., Doleman, G., De Leo, A. (2019). Midwives’ attitudes towards pregnant women using substances: informing a care pathway. Women and Birth, 32(4), e477-e482. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2018.09.007.
  • Arabiat, D., Whitehead, L., Al Jabery, MA., Darawad, M., Geraghty, S., Halasa, S. (2019). Newborn Care Practices of Mothers in Arab Societies: Implication for Infant Welfare. Journal of Transcultural Nursing, 30(3), 260-267. https://doi.org/10.1177/1043659618794256.
  • Curnow, E., Geraghty, S. (2019). Chiropractic care of the pregnant woman and neonate. British Journal of Midwifery, 27(5), 284-287. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjom.2019.27.5.284.

2018

Journal Articles

  • De Leo, A., Geraghty, S. (2018). iMidwife: midwifery students’ use of smartphone technology as a mediated educational tool in clinical environments. Contemporary Nurse, 54(4-5), 522-531. https://doi.org/10.1080/10376178.2017.1416305.
  • Geraghty, S., Oliver, K. (2018). In the shadow of the ivory tower: Experiences of midwives and nurses undertaking PhDs. Nurse Education Today, 65(2018), 36-40. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2018.02.017.
  • O'Connor, A., Geraghty, S., Doleman, G., De Leo, A. (2018). Suicide ideation in the perinatal period: A systematic review. Mental Health And Prevention, 12(December 2018), 67-75. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mhp.2018.10.002.
  • Davison, C., Geraghty, S., Morris, S. (2018). Midwifery students’ understanding and knowledge of normal birth before 'delivery' of curriculum. Midwifery, 58(March 2018), 77-82. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2017.12.015.
  • Davison, C., Geraghty, S., Dobbs, K. (2018). The F word: Midwifery students’ understanding of feminism. British Journal of Midwifery, 26(11), 731-737. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjom.2018.26.11.731.

2017

Journal Articles

  • Wright, C., Geraghty, S. (2017). Mind over Matter: Inside Hypnobirthing. Sleep and Hypnosis: an international journal of sleep, dream and hypnosis, 19(3), 54-60. https://doi.org/10.5350/Sleep.Hypn.2016.18.0120.
  • Graf, A., Baker, M., Geraghty, S. (2017). Is faculty practice valuable? The experience of Western Australian nursing and midwifery academics undertaking faculty clinical practice- A discussion paper. Nurse Education in Practice, 26(2017), 91-95. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nepr.2017.07.005.
  • Wright, C., Geraghty, S. (2017). Are male partners of pregnant women treated negatively in maternity care?. British Journal of Midwifery, 25(10), 631-637. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjom.2017.25.10.631.
  • Knol, F., Geraghty, S. (2017). Midwifery students and routine discussion of birth experience in the early postnatal period in hospital. British Journal of Midwifery, 25(6), 380-385. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjom.2017.25.6.380.

2016

Journal Articles

  • Kim, HM., Geraghty, S. (2016). 'Yummy Mummies': exploring sexuality in the antenatal and postnatal period. The Practising Midwife, 19(6), 24 - 26.
  • Geraghty, S., Godwin, H. (2016). Evaluating postgraduate midwifery students' experiences of a model of blended learning. British Journal of Midwifery, 24(1), 60 - 63. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjom.2016.24.1.60.
  • Doyle, L., Geraghty, S., Folan, M. (2016). Epilepsy in pregnancy: Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics. British Journal of Midwifery, 24(12), 830-835. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjom.2016.24.12.830.
  • De Leo, A., Geraghty, S. (2016). Thalassaemia in pregnancy: Contemporary care for a timeless disease. British Journal of Midwifery, 24(8), 567-572. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjom.2016.24.8.567.
  • Geraghty, S., Lauva, M., Oliver, K. (2016). Reconstructing compassion: should it be taught as part of the curriculum?. British Journal of Nursing, 25(15), 836-839. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2016.25.15.836.

2015

Journal Articles

  • Geraghty, S., Lauva, M. (2015). Keeping the shining roads open: intuition in midwifery practice. The Practising Midwife, 18(10), 42-45.
  • Bicheno, S., Geraghty, S. (2015). Exploring the Professional Issue of Group B Streptococcus Screening in Pregnancy. International Journal of Childbirth, 5(4), 224-228. https://doi.org/10.1891/2156-5287.5.4.224.
  • Geraghty, S., Godwin, H., Oliver, K. (2015). Balancing the risks and benefits of sun exposure for infants: Skin protection and Vitamin D uptake. Journal of Health Visiting, 3(6), 314-320.
  • Grier, G., Geraghty, S. (2015). Mind matters: Developing skills and knowledge in postnatal depression. British Journal of Midwifery, 23(2), 110 - 114. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjom.2015.23.2.110.
  • Grier, G., Geraghty, S. (2015). Intimate partner violence and pregnancy: How midwives can listen to silenced women. British Journal of Midwifery, 23(6), 412-416. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjom.2015.23.6.412.
  • Geraghty, S. (2015). Reaching out: caring for women prisoners in Western Australia. The Practising Midwife, 18(1), 26-28.

2013

Journal Articles

  • Geraghty, S., Bayes, S., McLaurin, R., O'Connor, A. (2013). Papanicoloau smear uptake among substance-using mothers in Western Australia. British Journal of Midwifery, 21(12), 868-872.

2012

Journal Articles

  • Geraghty, S., Dixon, C. (2012). The use of naltrexone in pregnancy in opiate-dependent mothers. British Journal of Midwifery, 20(7), 503-506.

Creative Arts Research Outputs

  • Geraghty, S. (2012). Outback Angel. Outback Angel. D Publishing, Dymocks.

2009

Journal Articles

Research Student Supervision

Current Supervisions

No data available

Completed Supervisions

Associate Supervisor

  • Master of Midwifery (Research), The adherence to group B streptococcus screening guidelines amongst pregnant women in Western Australia – A quantitative descriptive analysis
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