PROJECTS 2009

Development of web-based resources for rural and remote health professionals to support chronic disease self-management.
Chronic Disease Self-Management/Lifestyle and Risk Modification Grants

Project Leader: Deborah Sundin
Project Team: Smith T, Misan G, Chesters J.

Enhancing nursing students' transition to clinical placement through on-line engagement: Planning and Preparation for Professional Practice.
The University of Newcastle Teaching and Learning Project Grant

Project Leader: Deborah Sundin
Project Team: Professor Tracy Levett-Jones, Dr Teresa Stone, Dr Sarah Jeong, Ms Carol Norton.

The experiences of clinical facilitators with international nursing students in clinical placements.
Equity Initiative Grant

Project Leader: Dr Sarah Jeong
Project Team: Ms Noelene Hickey, Ms Carol Norton, Professor Mike Hazelton

Un/safe practice of international nursing students: Is it a myth or reality?
Central Coast Research Scheme

Project Leader: Dr Sarah Jeong
Project Team: Ms Noelene Hickey, Ms Carol Norton

Student care packs: Aiding first year transition
Student Transition to University - Teaching and Learning Project Grants

Project Leader: Yolanda Surjan
Project Team: Tony Buxton, Lucinda Reprecht, David Lyall, Sharmaine McKiernan, John Tessier, Helen Warren-Forward, Phil Dickson and Teresa Stone

Development and Implementation of a Program for Peer Review of Teaching in The Faculty of Health
Peer Review of Teaching: University Teaching and Learning Project Grant

Project Team: Ms Naomi Findlay, Dr Suzanne Snodgrass, Dr Tracy Burrows, Dr Sharyn Hunter, Mr Shane Dempsey, Dr Rohan Rasiah, Associate Professor Pauline Chiarelli, Ms Chloe Russell.

Understanding and Enhancing the Male Occupational Therapy Student Experience
University of Newcastle Equity Initiative Project Grant

Project Leader: Kirsti Haracz
Project Team: Dr Joseph Judge, & Susan Ryan
Evaluating emerging professional placements in occupational therapy: Perspectives of students, occupational therapy practice educators and non-occupational therapy supervisors.

Enhancing Success of Medical Students from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds (CALD) in Sensitive Doctor-Patient Interactions.
University of Newcastle Equity Initiative Project Grant

Project Team: Dr Suzanne Outram & Dr Conor Gilligan

Peer Review of Teaching in PBL the Joint Medical Program.
University of Newcastle Teaching and Learning Project Grant

Project Team: Dr Suzanne Outram, Dr Graeme Horton & Dr Robyn Smyth