Associate Professor Daphne James
Associate Professor
School of Health Sciences (Medical Radiation Science)
- Email:daphne.james@newcastle.edu.au
- Phone:(02) 4921 5596
Safety first for medical radiation practitioners
Dr Daphne James’ occupational health research is providing the medical radiation science workforce with much-needed advocacy, support and education.
Dr Daphne James is a steadfast advocate for medical radiation practitioners across the country.
The Assistant Dean, Teaching and Learning, for the Faculty of Health and Medicine has more than 30 years’ experience as a nuclear medicine scientist in Australia and the United Kingdom. This extensive practical experience gave Daphne direct insight into the occupational health challenges facing the national and international workforce. Firsthand knowledge of the problems, and a desire to create solutions for her peers, has underpinned Daphne’s academic work ever since.
Through research and education, Daphne’s work is now helping to build evidence and awareness of the key challenges affecting her professional colleagues and empowering them to make informed decisions about their health, lifestyle and wellbeing.
“We want to increase practitioners’ awareness of potential occupational challenges and improve their access to high-quality education so that any potential health and lifestyle problems can be averted or mitigated,” explains Daphne.
Exposing occupational risks
Daphne’s current research explores the dangers of repeated radiation exposure for practitioners who regularly work with low-level ionising radiation on the job.
“My research in this area aims to help medical radiation practitioners better understand their long-term radiation exposure and the potential adverse effects that may arise from it.”
Ionising radiation has enough energy to cause electrons to detach from molecules or atoms. Most people will experience safe levels of ionising radiation exposure intermittently throughout their lifetime, either from environmental sources, such as food and air, or through medical imaging such as x-rays.
However, medical radiation science practitioners are exposed to low levels of ionising radiation much more frequently. And yet, the long-term effects of such low-level exposure on practitioners’ health remain largely unknown.
“Ionising radiation has the potential to cause adverse biological effects, but very little research has been done on chronic low-level exposures.
“By increasing our understanding and awareness of the effects, we can improve education for practitioners and ensure their radiation exposure is kept to a minimal level.”
Daphne shares that gaining access to medical radiation worker records for research in Australia can be a challenge during the research process, and privacy must always be considered and protected. While her current research is focused on Australia, she says there could be opportunities to expand her work internationally down the track.
For Daphne, quality research goes hand in hand with education, allowing results to directly influence teaching content and guide best practice. Insights gleaned from her past and present research projects, in areas such as musculoskeletal discomfort and computer use in the university environment, now support her teaching and supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students at the University of Newcastle. As a result, Daphne’s work is helping to equip and protect a whole new generation of medical radiation scientists and researchers across Australia.
Dr Daphne James
Safety first for medical radiation practitioners
Dr Daphne James’ occupational health research is providing the medical radiation science workforce with much-needed advocacy, support and education.Dr Daphne James is a steadfast advocate for medical radiation practitioners across the country.The Assistant Dean, Teaching and Learning, for the Faculty…
Career Summary
Biography
Deputy Head of School (Education & Innovation), School of Health Sciences - Jan 2022 - present
Promoted to Associate Professor January 2021
Assistant Dean, Teaching and Learning - College of Health, Medicine & Wellbeing- Jan 2018 - Dec 2021
Assistant Dean, International for College of Health, Medicine & Wellbeing - Jan 2020- Dec 2021
Program Convenor for Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science - 2014- 2018 - nuclear medicine, diagnostic radiography and radiation therapy.
Promoted to Senior Lecturer in Jan 2017
Appointed Lecturer in School of Health Sciences in Feb 2008
PhD (Medical Radiation Science) 2015 - University of Newcastle
30 years experience as Nuclear medicine scientist in Australia and UK.
Lecturer at UoN from 1991-1994 - developed nuclear medicine curriculum
AHPRA approved Accreditation Assessor since 2014
Research Expertise
PhD 2015 - Determining pregnancy status prior to diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures
Teaching Expertise
1991-1994 - Lecturer at UoN
2005-2008 - Casual lecturer and marker at UoN
2008 - present - Lecturer at UoN
Administrative Expertise
Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia Accreditation committee 2015-2021
Program Convenor BMRS programs Jan 2014 - Dec 2018
Deputy Chair, School of Health Sciences Teaching and Learning Committee 2016-2017
School of Health Sciences Honours Coordinator - Sept 2011 - Dec 2012
Acting Program Convenor BMRS - Semester 2, 2012
UON Chemical and Radiation Technical Committee 2016-2018
UON Academic Senate member - 2014/15
Faculty of Health and Medicine Faculty Board member - 2012-2015
Membership
Australian and New Zealand Society of Nuclear Medicine (ANZSNM)
Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI)
New South Wales Society of Nuclear Medicine Technologists (NSWSNMS)
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Newcastle
- Graduate Certificate Practice of Tertiary Teaching, University of Newcastle
Keywords
- Academic governance
- Curriculum design
- Medical Radiation
- Medical Radiation Science
- Nuclear medicine
- Pregnancy
- Radiopharmacy
Fields of Research
Code | Description | Percentage |
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320222 | Radiology and organ imaging | 100 |
Professional Experience
UON Appointment
Title | Organisation / Department |
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Associate Professor | University of Newcastle School of Health Sciences Australia |
Academic appointment
Dates | Title | Organisation / Department |
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1/2/2022 - 22/12/2023 | Deputy Head of School (Education) | UON School of Health Sciences Australia |
1/1/2014 - | Program Convenor BMRS | University of Newcastle School of Health Sciences Australia |
1/1/2009 - | Membership - Australian and New Zealand Society of Nuclear Medicine (ANZSNM) NSW Branch | Australian and New Zealand Society of Nuclear Medicine Limited |
1/2/2008 - | Lecturer | University of Newcastle School of Health Sciences Australia |
Professional appointment
Dates | Title | Organisation / Department |
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1/3/1989 - 1/2/2008 | Senior Nuclear Medicine Scientist | Hunter Imaging Group Nuclear Medicine Australia |
Awards
Award
Year | Award |
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2023 |
ANZSNM Dr Elizabeth Bailey Award in recognition of outstanding contribution to nuclear medicine Australian and New Zealand Society of Nuclear Medicine Limited |
2022 |
College of Health, Medicine & Wellbeing Leadership Award College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, UoN |
2020 |
DVC(A) Merit List - Program Convenor Awards UON |
2012 |
2012 Vice Chancellor’s Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Teaching The University of Newcastle |
2011 |
2011 ALTC Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning Australian Learning and Teaching Council |
1985 |
TAFE Medal for Distinguished Academic Achievement. TAFE |
Nomination
Year | Award |
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2022 |
University of Newcastle Values Award UON |
2021 |
University of Newcastle Inspiring Excellence Award UON |
Publications
For publications that are currently unpublished or in-press, details are shown in italics.
Journal article (19 outputs)
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2024 |
Shields M, James D, McCormack L, 'Organisational challenges to wellbeing in nuclear medicine technologists: Professionalism, burnout and pragmatic growth', Radiography, 30 622-627 (2024)
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2023 |
Bamforth S, James DJ, Skilton C, Smith A, 'Investigating a Technologist-Driven Injection Technique in Lymphoscintigraphy at a Single Rural Center: A Retrospective Audit.', J Nucl Med Technol, 51 220-226 (2023) [C1]
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2023 |
Dzator S, Weerasekara I, Shields M, Haslam R, James D, 'Agreement Between Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry and Bioelectric Impedance Analysis for Assessing Body Composition in Athletes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.', Clinical journal of sport medicine : official journal of the Canadian Academy of Sport Medicine, 33 557-568 (2023) [C1]
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2023 |
Shields M, James D, McCormack L, 'Systemic disregard, demoralising occupational burnout, protective maturity: The lived experience of nuclear medicine technologists and the impact of COVID-19', Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, 54 S70-S76 (2023) [C1]
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2022 |
Bohatko Naismith J, McCormack L, Rajapaksha Mudiyanselage I, James D, Marley J, 'Health screening questionnaires used in the management of mental distress acquired during an injured worker s return to work: a scoping review', WORK: a journal of prevention assessment & rehabilitation, 72 75-90 (2022) [C1]
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2021 |
Shields M, James D, McCormack L, Warren-Forward H, 'Burnout in the disciplines of medical radiation science: A systematic review', Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, 52 295-304 (2021) [C1] Objective: Burnout is seen as an occupational phenomenon related to workplace stress. Professional groups within medical imaging and radiation science have been reported to suffer... [more] Objective: Burnout is seen as an occupational phenomenon related to workplace stress. Professional groups within medical imaging and radiation science have been reported to suffer from burnout in the past, however research into the profession has been limited. This systematic review aims to evaluate literature measuring levels and prevalence of burnout in the professional groups within medical imaging and radiation science (MIRS). These being radiographers (radiological technologists), sonographers, radiation therapists (therapeutic radiographers) and nuclear medicine technologists. Methods: Electronic databases including Medline, Embase, Psycinfo and CINAHL were searched to locate studies published in English from 2000 that used a questionnaire/survey to measure burnout in the MIRS population. Also included were studies that measured burnout in a larger healthcare group that included MIRS professionals, as long as the MIRS professionals were reported as a separate group. Results: Sixteen articles met the inclusion criteria; two of these articles reported the same data and therefore were combined to leave 15 studies to review. Of the radiation therapy group, seven of the nine studies reported low or moderate burnout amongst their participants. One study reported high levels of burnout in the emotional exhaustion and depersonalisation domains, and another reported high emotional exhaustion levels. Within the other MIRS professions, five of the six studies reported moderate burnout. One group of sonographers had high levels of burnout in the emotional exhaustion domain. Conclusion: For the past 20 years, levels of burnout in MIRS professionals has remained relatively steady, with the majority of studies reporting moderate levels of burnout. However, more research is needed in radiographers, sonographers and nuclear medicine technologists. Implications for Practice: Even though the review indicates moderate level of burnout, this needs addressing on an organisational and individual level to ensure stress in the workplace is managed before burnout becomes a significant issue.
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2021 |
Snodgrass SJ, Ryan KE, Miller A, James D, Callister R, 'Relationship between Posture and Non-Contact Lower Limb Injury in Young Male Amateur Football Players: A Prospective Cohort Study', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH, 18 (2021) [C1]
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2020 |
O'Brien SA, James DJ, Warren-Forward HM, 'Health and Lifestyle Factors of Australian Medical Radiation Workers: A Pilot Study Using Nuclear Medicine Technologists', Journal of nuclear medicine technology, 48 246-253 (2020) [C1]
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2020 |
Denham G, Smith T, James D, McKiernan S, Evans TJ, 'Exploring the evidence-practice gap in the use of plain radiography for acute abdominal pain and intestinal obstruction: a systematic review and meta-analysis', International journal of evidence-based healthcare, 18 159-169 (2020) [C1] AIM: Previous studies, some dating back several decades, have recommended that the use of plain abdominal radiography should be curbed, particularly with the growth of more accura... [more] AIM: Previous studies, some dating back several decades, have recommended that the use of plain abdominal radiography should be curbed, particularly with the growth of more accurate imaging modalities. However, evidence from referral data suggests that plain abdominal radiography continues to be a commonly requested examination. The aim of this review was to explore the gap between evidence and practice by re-examining the evidence using a robust methodology, investigating the diagnostic accuracy of plain abdominal radiography. METHODS: Studies were identified from electronic databases and reference lists. Eligible studies provided data as to the sensitivity and specificity of plain abdominal radiography for either acute abdominal pain (Group A) or suspected intestinal obstruction (Group B). Version 2 of the Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies was used to assess the quality of studies and hierarchical summary receiver operator characteristic curves and coupled forest plots were generated. RESULTS: Four studies evaluated plain abdominal radiography for acute abdominal pain (Group A) and 10 for suspected intestinal obstruction (Group B). Two studies investigated both presentations and were included in both groups. Methodological quality of studies was moderately high, though incorporation bias was a common limitation. Sensitivity for Group A studies ranged from 30 to 46%, with specificity from 75 to 88%. For Group B, the range of sensitivity was 48 to 96% and specificity from 50 to 100%. CONCLUSION: The results suggest that use of plain abdominal radiography could be substantially reduced, particularly for patients with undifferentiated acute abdominal pain. While some guidelines exist, there is sound argument for clinical decision rules for abdominal imaging to inform evidence-based clinical decision-making and radiology referrals.
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2018 |
James C, James D, Nie V, Schumacher TL, Guest M, Tessier J, et al., 'Musculoskeletal discomfort and use of computers in the university environment', APPLIED ERGONOMICS, 69 128-135 (2018) [C1]
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2016 |
Francis A, Hills C, MacDonald-Wicks L, Johnston C, James D, Surjan Y, Warren-Forward H, 'Characteristics of an ideal practice educator: Perspectives from practice educators in diagnostic radiography, nuclear medicine, nutrition and dietetics, occupational therapy and physiotherapy and radiation therapy', Radiography, 22 287-294 (2016) [C1] Background Practice education is a compulsory component of health programs with practice educators playing a critical role in the education of students. Practice educator characte... [more] Background Practice education is a compulsory component of health programs with practice educators playing a critical role in the education of students. Practice educator characteristics may positively or negatively affect student learning in practice settings. This study aimed to identify characteristics of the ideal practice educator that lead to successful practical experiences as perceived by current practice educators working in the Australian context of diagnostic radiography, nuclear medicine, nutrition and dietetics, occupational therapy, physiotherapy and radiation therapy. Methods All practice educators (n = 1063) on the University of Newcastle Practice Educator Database were invited to participate in this prospective, cross-sectional, descriptive study via online link or paper format. Results There was a 52% response rate. The five most valued characteristics were feedback skills, non-judgemental, professionalism, clarity and listening skills. The five least valued characteristics were scholarly activity, respect for students' autonomy, well-prepared, availability and being a role model. Comparisons between disciplines, genders, ages, years in practice and levels of supervisory experience indicated some statistically significant differences, though actual differences were small. Discussion Overall there was a high degree of agreement within and between disciplines on the characteristics of the ideal practice educator. The top five skills could be classed as generic skills and not specific clinical and practice skills, thus formal training and certification schemes may enhance practice educator competence.
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2016 |
Perram A, Hills C, Johnston C, MacDonald-Wicks L, Surjan Y, James D, Warren-Forward H, 'Characteristics of an ideal practice educator: Perspectives from undergraduate students in diagnostic radiography, nuclear medicine, nutrition and dietetics, occupational therapy, physiotherapy and radiation therapy', Radiography, 22 295-305 (2016) [C1] Background Practice education is a core component of undergraduate health programs, with the characteristics of the practice educator reported to have an influence on student expe... [more] Background Practice education is a core component of undergraduate health programs, with the characteristics of the practice educator reported to have an influence on student experience during practical. This study analyses Australian student perceptions from six allied health professional undergraduate programs, to identify the characteristics of the ideal practice educator leading to successful placement experiences. Methods An existing survey developed for medical students was modified to incorporate both quantitative and qualitative responses. Participants included all students enrolled in six undergraduate health professions in the School of Health Sciences at the University of Newcastle, Australia (n = 1485). Students were invited to complete the survey via hard copy or online. Results There was a 54% response rate. The most valued characteristics were non-judgemental, clarity and feedback. The three least valued characteristics were scholarly activity, role model and practices evidence base practice. Students identified the importance of their relationship (respectful, inspirational and supportive) with the practice educator as being fundamental to a productive placement. Conclusion The characteristics identified by respondents were common to all six professions, with little differences between gender, year of program or number of placements completed. This study suggests that the attitude of the practice educator towards the student is one of the key factors that underpin the success of practice experience across allied health professions.
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2015 |
James D, Warren-Forward H, 'Research methods for formal consensus development.', Nurse Res, 22 35-40 (2015) [C1]
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2015 |
James DJ, Warren-Forward HM, 'Development of Consensus Statements for Pregnancy Screening in Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine: A Delphi Study', Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology, 43 74-79 (2015) [C1]
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2013 |
James DJ, Cardew P, Warren-Forward HM, 'Pregnancy screening strategies for diagnostic nuclear medicine: Survey results from Australia and New Zealand', Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology, 41 216-222 (2013) [C1] The ionizing radiation used in diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures has the potential to cause biologic harm to a fetus. Although the risks are relatively small, it is recommend... [more] The ionizing radiation used in diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures has the potential to cause biologic harm to a fetus. Although the risks are relatively small, it is recommended that all female patients of childbearing age be questioned regarding their pregnancy status before administration of the radiopharmaceutical. This can be a sensitive situation especially for certain types of patients, such as teenagers. Currently, there are no guidelines that detail how to question the patient. Previous studies have revealed the lack of a consistent approach in this area. The aim of this study was to investigate current practice for pregnancy screening before diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures in Australia and New Zealand and to determine whether a standardized practice guideline is required. Methods: An online survey was administered via SurveyMonkey from October to December 2011. Members of the Australian and New Zealand Society of Nuclear Medicine were invited to participate. The survey consisted of 30 questions divided into 4 sections: demographics, policy and regulations, current practice, and open-ended clinical scenarios. Results: Three hundred thirty-five responses were recorded from participants in all states and territories of Australia and New Zealand; 90% were nuclear medicine technologists. Participants reported a low awareness of radiation policy and regulations but demonstrated good knowledge of the relative risk to the fetus from commonly performed procedures. The most common minimum and maximum age to question patients was 12 y (32%) and 55 y (42%), respectively, although the range was from 10 to 60 y. Verbal questioning (44%) was the most commonly used approach. Pregnancy testing was used by 72%, usually if the patient indicated she was unsure of her pregnancy status. Responses to clinical scenarios were varied, and these will be discussed in a subsequent paper. Conclusion: The survey revealed a lack of awareness of government regulations and departmental policy regarding radiation protection. The study demonstrated wide variety in pregnancy screening strategies used to determine the pregnancy status of patients before diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures, indicating that a standardized practice guideline is required for Australia and New Zealand. © 2013 by the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, Inc.
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2013 |
James DJ, Cardew P, Warren-Forward HM, 'Pregnancy screening strategies for potentially challenging patients before diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures: Qualitative survey analysis', Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology, 41 292-298 (2013) [C1] Because of the ionizing radiation used in diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures, it is recommended that all female patients of childbearing age be questioned about their pregnanc... [more] Because of the ionizing radiation used in diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures, it is recommended that all female patients of childbearing age be questioned about their pregnancy status before the procedure begins. Several patient groups have been identified as potentially difficult to question: teenagers, unconscious or sedated patients, patients with language or cultural barriers, and patients with mental disability. Our aim was to capture the thoughts and opinions of nuclear medicine personnel in Australia and New Zealand regarding pregnancy screening strategies before diagnostic imaging procedures. Methods: Members of the Australian and New Zealand Society of Nuclear Medicine were invited to complete an online survey. Section 4 consisted of open-response questions asking participants to describe the strategies they use to question a patient about pregnancy status in 4 potentially difficult clinical scenarios. The content of the responses was analyzed. Results: For each question, 232 responses were recorded. The most commonly used strategies included questioning teenage girls away from their parents, referring to medical notes for unconscious patients, using an interpreter and visual aids for patients with language barriers, and asking a caregiver or relative of mentally disabled patients. Pregnancy testing was used when there was doubt about the patient's pregnancy status. Personal questions about menstrual and sexual history were often asked to determine the risk of pregnancy. Conclusion: The study revealed that a variety of strategies are used by nuclear medicine personnel in Australia and New Zealand to determine the pregnancy status of patients. A standardized practice guideline may be useful to ensure a consistent approach to questioning that would optimize the accuracy of pregnancy assessment and reduce the possibility of fetal irradiation. © 2013 by the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, Inc.
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2011 | James DJ, 'Case-based nuclear medicine', The Radiographer, 58 37 (2011) [C3] | ||||||||||
2011 |
James DJ, Cardew P, Warren-Forward H, 'Determining the pregnancy status of patients before diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures: The Australian experience', Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology, 39 220-225 (2011) [C1]
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Conference (9 outputs)
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2019 |
James D, Berry J, Lloyd A, 'RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE QUALITY CONTROL OF TECHNETIUM-99M LABELLED RADIOPHARMACEUTICALS', Adelaide (2019)
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2016 |
James DJ, Bishop C, Curk E, Lebens A, Quinn R, Walsh K, 'PET/MRI The future for paediatric oncology', Rotorua, NZ (2016)
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2014 | James DJ, Warren-Forward HM, 'DEVELOPMENT OF CONSENSUS STATEMENTS FOR PREGNANCY SCREENING IN DIAGNOSTIC NUCLEAR MEDICINE: A DELPHI TECHNIQUE', INTERNAL MEDICINE JOURNAL (2014) [E3] | ||||
2014 | Kelly L, Khatiwada S, Moorby E, Noble R, Purches J, Tong J, James DJ, 'POSITRON EMISSION MAMMOGRAPHY (PEM) FOR THE DIAGNOSIS OF BREAST CANCER IN YOUNG WOMEN: A LITERATURE REVIEW', INTERNAL MEDICINE JOURNAL (2014) [E3] | ||||
2012 | James DJ, Warren-Forward H, Cardew P, 'Pregnancy screening prior to diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures', Internal Medicine Journal, Melbourne, Vic. (2012) [E3] | ||||
2012 | Clausen S, Hayes D, Meredith S, Turnbull J, James DJ, 'Carbon nanotubes in radionuclide therapy', Internal Medicine Journal, Victoria, Australia (2012) [E3] | ||||
2012 | Alshaikh M, Bryan J, Meadows J, Travis C, Vigneswaran V, James DJ, O'Donnell K, 'The role of scintigraphic assessment in adjustable gastric band surgery', Internal Medicine Journal, Richmond, Vic (2012) [E3] | ||||
2011 | James DJ, Warren-Forward H, Cardew P, 'Determining a patient's pregnancy status prior to diagnostic imaging', Internal Medicine Journal, Darwin, NT (2011) [E3] | ||||
2011 |
Lyall DG, Smith T, James DJ, Adams E, 'A survey of nuclear medicine physicians opinion on the development of a category of advanced practice for nuclear medicine scientists in Australia', Internal Medicine Journal, Darwin, NT (2011) [E3]
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Grants and Funding
Summary
Number of grants | 21 |
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Total funding | $1,955,737 |
Click on a grant title below to expand the full details for that specific grant.
20231 grants / $20,700
Enhancing medication adherence, physical activity, and mental health amongst LGBTIQ+ young adults through an innovative digital health Intervention: a feasibility, acceptability, and pilot randomised control trial (RCT).$20,700
Funding body: HMRI
Funding body | HMRI |
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Project Team | Andrea Coda, Katie Wynne, Conor Gillian, Daphne James |
Scheme | HMRI Equity in Health and Wellbeing Research Seed Grant |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2023 |
Funding Finish | 2023 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
20221 grants / $23,785
2022 CHMW Research and Education Equipment Grant$23,785
Funding body: College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, UoN
Funding body | College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, UoN |
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Project Team | Joanne Walters, Rachel Unicomb, Daphne James |
Scheme | 2022 CHMW Research and Education Equipment Grant |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2022 |
Funding Finish | 2022 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
20192 grants / $7,630
Who am I? Developing professional identify through healthcare education$4,964
Funding body: Office of the DVC (A), The University of Newcastle, Australia
Funding body | Office of the DVC (A), The University of Newcastle, Australia |
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Project Team | Carole James, Daphne James, Conor Gilligan |
Scheme | 2019 Teaching Innovation and Investment Scheme |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2019 |
Funding Finish | 2019 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
The impact of the return to work process on the metal health of workers following a compensable physical injury in NSW, Australia.$2,666
The impact of the return to work process on the metal health of workers following a compensable physical injury in NSW, Australia.
Funding body: 2019 School Health Science - Strategic Pilot Grant
Funding body | 2019 School Health Science - Strategic Pilot Grant |
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Project Team | Dr Joanna Bohatko-Naismith, Geoff Marley, Dr Daphne James, Associate Professor Lynne Mccormack |
Scheme | SHS 2019 Strategic Pilot Scheme |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2019 |
Funding Finish | 2019 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
20172 grants / $82,000
Early Career Researcher (ECR) Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Scholarship$80,000
Funding body: UON
Funding body | UON |
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Project Team | Dr Daphne James, PhD candidate (to be recruited for 2017) |
Scheme | Early Career Researcher (ECR) Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Scholarships |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2017 |
Funding Finish | 2019 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
2017 SHS Stratregic Pilot Grant$2,000
Funding body: School of Health Sciences Research and Research Training Committee
Funding body | School of Health Sciences Research and Research Training Committee |
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Project Team | Yolanda Surjan, Daphne James, Sharmaine McKiernan, David Lyall, John Tessier |
Scheme | SHS 2017 Strategic Pilot Scheme |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2017 |
Funding Finish | 2017 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
20163 grants / $21,400
Thomas International: Psychometric Testing and Assessment for Business and Education$17,500
Funding body: Thomas International: Psychometric Testing and Assessment for Business and Education
Funding body | Thomas International: Psychometric Testing and Assessment for Business and Education |
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Project Team | Leonie De-Bellis, Associate Professor Jane Taylor, Dr Janet Wallace, Dr Daphne James |
Scheme | Thomas International |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2016 |
Funding Finish | 2017 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | International - Non Competitive |
Category | 3IFB |
UON | N |
Development of a National Survey: Enhancement of Clinical and Research Strengths in Radiation Therapy Practice at UON$2,400
Funding body: UON
Funding body | UON |
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Project Team | Dr Yolanda Surjan, Alisha Moore, John Tessier, David lyall, Dr Daphne James |
Scheme | SHS Strategic Pilot Grant |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2016 |
Funding Finish | 2016 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
46th Annual Scientific Meeting ANZSNM, Rotorua, NZ$1,500
Funding body: UON, Faculty Health and Medicine
Funding body | UON, Faculty Health and Medicine |
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Project Team | Dr Daphne James |
Scheme | Travel Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2016 |
Funding Finish | 2016 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
20141 grants / $1,450
44th Annual Meeting of ANZSNM, Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide, 25 - 28 April 2014$1,450
Funding body: University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine
Funding body | University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine |
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Project Team | Associate Professor Daphne James |
Scheme | Travel Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2014 |
Funding Finish | 2014 |
GNo | G1400488 |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | Y |
20111 grants / $1,400
41st Annual Scientific Meeting ANZSNM, Darwin Convention Centre, 14 - 18 July 2011$1,400
Funding body: University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine
Funding body | University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine |
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Project Team | Associate Professor Daphne James |
Scheme | Travel Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2011 |
Funding Finish | 2012 |
GNo | G1100564 |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | Y |
20101 grants / $1,500
ANZSNM Annual Scientific Meeting, Skycity Auckland Convention Centre, 23 - 27 April 2010$1,500
Funding body: University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine
Funding body | University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine |
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Project Team | Associate Professor Daphne James |
Scheme | Travel Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2010 |
Funding Finish | 2011 |
GNo | G1000369 |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | Y |
20091 grants / $4,951
Qualitative review of the problems associated with the verification of a patient's pregnancy status prior to diagnostic imaging procedures in Nuclear medicine$4,951
Funding body: University of Newcastle
Funding body | University of Newcastle |
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Project Team | Associate Professor Daphne James |
Scheme | New Staff Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2009 |
Funding Finish | 2009 |
GNo | G0190283 |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | Y |
20081 grants / $1,150
25th Annual Conference, New Zealand Branch, ANZSNM, Queenstown New Zealand, 18/10/2008 - 19/10/2008$1,150
Funding body: University of Newcastle
Funding body | University of Newcastle |
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Project Team | Associate Professor Daphne James |
Scheme | Travel Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2008 |
Funding Finish | 2008 |
GNo | G0189152 |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | Y |
19991 grants / $10,000
Home-Link Demonstration Model.$10,000
Funding body: Bernard van Leer Foundation
Funding body | Bernard van Leer Foundation |
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Project Team | Associate Professor Daphne James |
Scheme | Research Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 1999 |
Funding Finish | 1999 |
GNo | G0178755 |
Type Of Funding | International - Non Competitive |
Category | 3IFB |
UON | Y |
19981 grants / $300,000
Community Volunteers - Supporting Families$300,000
Funding body: Commonwealth Department of Health & Aged Care
Funding body | Commonwealth Department of Health & Aged Care |
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Project Team | Associate Professor Daphne James |
Scheme | CDHAC/NHMRC Youth Suicide Prevention Initiative |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 1998 |
Funding Finish | 1999 |
GNo | G0177431 |
Type Of Funding | Other Public Sector - Commonwealth |
Category | 2OPC |
UON | Y |
19953 grants / $509,300
National Dissemination Program of the Hunter Caravan Project - Final Phase$446,800
Funding body: Bernard van Leer Foundation
Funding body | Bernard van Leer Foundation |
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Project Team | Associate Professor Daphne James |
Scheme | Research Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 1995 |
Funding Finish | 1996 |
GNo | G0175421 |
Type Of Funding | International - Non Competitive |
Category | 3IFB |
UON | Y |
Health Information Liaison Project$42,500
Funding body: Women NSW
Funding body | Women NSW |
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Project Team | Associate Professor Daphne James |
Scheme | Women`s Grants Program |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 1995 |
Funding Finish | 1995 |
GNo | G0175234 |
Type Of Funding | Other Public Sector - State |
Category | 2OPS |
UON | Y |
Hunter Caravan Families - Training Program$20,000
Funding body: Burnside
Funding body | Burnside |
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Project Team | Associate Professor Daphne James |
Scheme | New Ventures Scheme 1995 |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 1995 |
Funding Finish | 1995 |
GNo | G0175499 |
Type Of Funding | Contract - Aust Non Government |
Category | 3AFC |
UON | Y |
19941 grants / $61,671
94APP. Homestart Australia.$61,671
Funding body: Commonwealth Department of Health & Aged Care
Funding body | Commonwealth Department of Health & Aged Care |
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Project Team | Associate Professor Daphne James |
Scheme | Community Organisations` Support Program (COSP) |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 1994 |
Funding Finish | 1994 |
GNo | G0174628 |
Type Of Funding | Other Public Sector - Commonwealth |
Category | 2OPC |
UON | Y |
19891 grants / $908,800
National Dissemination Program of the Hunter Caravan Project$908,800
Funding body: Bernard van Leer Foundation
Funding body | Bernard van Leer Foundation |
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Project Team | Associate Professor Daphne James |
Scheme | Research Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 1989 |
Funding Finish | 1994 |
GNo | G0175420 |
Type Of Funding | International - Non Competitive |
Category | 3IFB |
UON | Y |
Research Supervision
Number of supervisions
Current Supervision
Commenced | Level of Study | Research Title | Program | Supervisor Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
2023 | PhD | Emotional Intelligence and Patient-Centred Care in Medical Radiation Science Undergraduate Students | PhD (Medical Radiation Sc), College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2023 | Masters | Enhancing Oral Health Therapy Students’ Experience Within A Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Environment | M Philosophy (Oral Health), College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2019 | PhD | Assessment of Burnout in Australian Nuclear Medicine Technologists | PhD (Medical Radiation Sc), College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2019 | PhD | Retrospective Analysis of Acute and Late Toxicities in Patients Being Treated with Radiotherapy to the Head & Neck Area. | PhD (Medical Radiation Sc), College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
Past Supervision
Year | Level of Study | Research Title | Program | Supervisor Type |
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2023 | Honours | The lived experiences of LGBTIQ+ students during allied health professional placements | Radiography, School of Health Sciences - University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2023 | Honours | Occupational Radiation Exposure in Nuclear Medicine Technologists – A Scoping Review | Radiography, School of Health Sciences - University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2021 | Honours | Investigating the efficiency of a technique in lymphoscintigraphy at a single rural centre: a retrospective audit | Radiography, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2020 | Honours | DEXA for body composition analysis | Radiology, School of Health Science, Faculty of Health & Medicine, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2019 | Honours | Quality control of Technetium-99m labelled radiopharmaceuticals by Australian nuclear medicine technologists | Radiology, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2018 | Honours | Is there an association between posture and non-contact lower limb injury in male amateur football players? | Physiotherapy, The University of Newcastle - The School of Health Sciences | Co-Supervisor |
2017 | Honours | Qualitative Analysis of Comments from a Massive Open Online Course about Public Views on Food Addiction | Nutrition & Dietetics, The University of Newcastle - The School of Health Sciences | Co-Supervisor |
Associate Professor Daphne James
Position
Associate Professor
School of Health Sciences
College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing
Focus area
Medical Radiation Science
Contact Details
daphne.james@newcastle.edu.au | |
Phone | (02) 4921 5596 |
Office
Room | ICT376A |
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Building | ICT |
Location | Callaghan University Drive Callaghan, NSW 2308 Australia |