Dr Sharmaine McKiernan
Lecturer
School of Health Sciences (Medical Radiation Science)
- Email:sharmaine.mckiernan@newcastle.edu.au
- Phone:(02) 492 18861
Career Summary
Biography
My clinical history as a Radiographer and Sonographer had me working in both the private and public setting. As a Radiographer, I have advanced skills in general radiography, trauma, theatre, mobiles, screening procedures, OPG’s, mammography and computer tomography. As a Sonographer, I have developed skills in general ultrasound; encompassing such areas as abdominal, obstetrics, gynaecology, small parts, paediatrics, vascular and musculoskeletal. I have maintained my clinical skills by continuing to work in the clinical environment and maintaining strong connections with professionals in the field.
As an academic at the University of Newcastle I coordinate and lecture into the Diagnostic Radiography program. My main roles are with the first year students, professional practice and ultrasound education. In 1998 I completed my Honours with a thesis that investigated the radiation dose to the breast in mammography. In 2013 I completed my PhD with a thesis by publication that assessed and met the learning needs of Physiotherapists in the use of diagnostic ultrasound. I am also a Gemmologist, having completed a Diploma in Gemmology and I am a Fellow of the Gemmological Association of Australia.
My research interests lie in health professional practice and the scholarship of teaching and learning. I have particular interest in multidisciplinary research, clinically oriented research, the development and use of new technologies in practice, improving patient care and improving the general health of the population.
Research ExpertiseResearch Expertise is in Diagnostic Radiography, Ultrasound and Education.
Teaching Expertise
Teaching Expertise is in Diagnostic Radiography and Ultrasound. Particular interest in first year fundamentals.
Administrative Expertise
Program management as co-convenor, course and program reviews.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Newcastle
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Med Rad Tech), University of Newcastle
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Med Rad Tech)(Hons), University of Newcastle
- Graduate Diploma in Medical Sonography, University of Sydney
Keywords
- Diagnostic Radiography
- Diagnostic Radiography Practice, Research and Education
- Health Science Education
- Health and Cancer Related Quality of Life
- Interprofessional Health and Medical Education
- Medical Radiation Science
- Professional Practice
- Ultrasound
- Ultrasound Practice, Research and Education
Fields of Research
| Code | Description | Percentage |
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| 110199 | Medical Biochemistry and Metabolomics not elsewhere classified | 80 |
| 130199 | Education Systems not elsewhere classified | 20 |
Professional Experience
UON Appointment
| Title | Organisation / Department |
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| Lecturer | University of Newcastle School of Health Sciences Australia |
Academic appointment
| Dates | Title | Organisation / Department |
|---|---|---|
| 1/01/2012 - | Membership - Australasian Sonographers Association / Musculoskeletal Committee | Australasian Sonographers Association / Musculoskeletal Committee Australia |
| 1/01/2012 - | Membership - Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency | Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency Australia |
| 1/01/2011 - | Membership - School of Health Science Placement Sub Committee | School of Health Science Placement Sub Committee Australia |
| 1/01/2000 - | Membership - Australasian Sonographers Association | Australasian Sonographers Association Australia |
| 1/01/2000 - | Membership - Australian Sonographer Accreditation Registry | Australian Sonographer Accreditation Registry Australia |
| 1/01/1996 - | Membership - Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy | Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Australia |
| 1/01/1996 - | Membership - Environmental Protection Authority Radiation Licence | Environmental Protection Authority Radiation Licence Australia |
Professional appointment
| Dates | Title | Organisation / Department |
|---|---|---|
| 1/12/2001 - | Sonographer | Hunter Imaging Group Australia |
Awards
Recipient
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2013 |
Best Medical Imaging Poster Prize Australian Institute of Radiography |
| 2013 |
Best Student Poster Prize Australian Institute of Radiography |
Invitations
Peer Reviewer
| Year | Title / Rationale |
|---|---|
| 2016 | Sonography Journal |
| 2016 | Global Journal of Health Science |
Publications
For publications that are currently unpublished or in-press, details are shown in italics.
Journal article (9 outputs)
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| 2015 |
McKiernan S, Chiarelli P, Warren-Forward H, 'The content of a training package in diagnostic ultrasound for physiotherapists', Sonography, 2 1-7 (2015) [C1]
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| 2014 |
McKiernan ST, Chiarelli P, Warren-Forward H, 'Diagnostic Ultrasound for Assessment of Pelvic Floor Muscle Contraction: Frequently Asked Questions.', Journal of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Women's Health, Spring 37-43 (2014) [C1]
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| 2013 | McKiernan ST, Fenech M, Hackett L, Stewart I, 'Elbow Sonography and Commonly Encountered Pathologies', Sound Effects, 4 18-24 (2013) [C2] | ||||||||||
| 2013 |
McKiernan S, Chiarelli P, Warren-Forward H, 'Professional issues in the use of diagnostic ultrasound biofeedback in physiotherapy of the female pelvic floor', Radiography, 19 117-124 (2013) [C1] The usage of diagnostic ultrasound equipment has expanded into physiotherapy. The aim of this paper is to deliver to both the ultrasound and physiotherapy professions an understan... [more] The usage of diagnostic ultrasound equipment has expanded into physiotherapy. The aim of this paper is to deliver to both the ultrasound and physiotherapy professions an understanding of the use of diagnostic ultrasound for biofeedback in physiotherapy of the female pelvic floor and the issues related to competent and safe practice, including accessing suitable training. This has been evaluated using a qualitative research paradigm with data gathered via focus groups of Australian physiotherapists. The target group were pelvic floor physiotherapists as this is one of the main uses of diagnostic ultrasound within physiotherapy and the main area physiotherapists would like to be trained in. Two focus groups were run with a total of sixteen physiotherapists. Focus group participants reported their training in diagnostic ultrasound to be largely self directed. They also reported they were learning on their patients. Despite very limited training, participants demonstrated some familiarity with images and equipment settings. Participants felt the modality had a role within physiotherapy as an adjunct to their current practices. The main need raised by participants during the focus groups was related to patient expectations and the fact that the physiotherapist may miss evidence of pathology. © 2013 The College of Radiographers.
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| 2012 | McKiernan ST, 'Essential applications of musculoskeletal ultrasound in rheumatology', Sound Effects, 41 (2012) [C3] | ||||||||||
| 2012 |
McKiernan ST, Chiarelli PE, Warren-Forward H, 'A comparison between workshop and DVD methods of training for physiotherapists in diagnostic ultrasound', Radiography, 18 287-291 (2012) [C1]
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| 2012 |
Walmsley S, Rivett DA, Osmotherly PG, McKiernan ST, 'Early diagnosis of primary/idiopathic adhesive capsulitis: Can imaging contribute?', International Musculoskeletal Medicine, 34 166-174 (2012) [C1]
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| 2011 |
McKiernan ST, Chiarelli PE, Warren-Forward H, 'A survey of diagnostic ultrasound within the physiotherapy profession for the design of future training tools', Radiography, 17 121-125 (2011) [C1]
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| 2010 |
McKiernan ST, Chiarelli PE, Warren-Forward H, 'Diagnostic ultrasound use in physiotherapy, emergency medicine, and anaesthesiology', Radiography, 16 154-159 (2010) [C1]
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Conference (12 outputs)
| Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link | ||
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| 2017 |
Carey L, McKiernan S, Gardner A, Stanwell P, 'Concussion in sport: what is the role of imaging?' (2017)
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| 2014 | McKiernan S, Bottaro A, 'X-Rays as Art' (2014) | ||||
| 2014 | McKiernan S, Arumugasamy R, Ricardo L, Margery F, Perring S, Stonham A, 'Integrating C-arm CT: are more arms really that helpful?' (2014) | ||||
| 2013 | McKiernan ST, Collins E, Daley L, Kimber B, Lloyd J, Price P, 'Screening Mammography - Benefits vs. Risks: A Comparative Study of the Positive Effects and Harms From Screening Mammography', 10th Annual Scientific Meeting of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Abstracts (2013) [E3] | ||||
| 2013 | McKiernan ST, Warren-Forward H, Myers P, 'Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Should Australia Have a Screening Program?', Annual Scientific Meeting of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Abstracts (2013) [E3] | ||||
| 2013 | McKiernan ST, Chiarelli P, Warren-Forward H, 'A Training Package in Diagnostic Ultrasound for Physiotherapists', Annual Scientific Meeting of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Abstracts (2013) [E3] | ||||
| 2013 | McKiernan ST, Henderson S, Buxton A, 'The Clements Nakayama Hip View: Have You Ever Used It?', Annual Scientific Meeting of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Abstracts (2013) [E3] | ||||
| 2012 |
McKiernan ST, Chiarelli PE, Warren-Forward H, 'Results of a survey to investigate diagnostic ultrasound within physiotherapy', Annual National Conference of the Australian Sonographers Association (2012) [E3]
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| 2012 |
McKiernan ST, Chiarelli PE, Warren-Forward H, 'Training in diagnostic ultrasound for physiotherapists via workshop or DVD. Which provides the better educational outcome?', Annual Scientific Meeting of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy . Abstracts (2012) [E3]
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| 2011 |
McKiernan ST, Chiarelli PE, Warren-Forward H, 'Diagnostic ultrasound in physiotherapy, what they are using it for and how we can help', Proceedings of the UK Radiological Congress 2011 (2011) [E3]
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Grants and Funding
Summary
| Number of grants | 14 |
|---|---|
| Total funding | $133,651 |
Click on a grant title below to expand the full details for that specific grant.
20172 grants / $12,570
UON 2017 Research Equipment Grant $10,570
Funding body: University of Newcastle
| Funding body | University of Newcastle |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Doctor Sharmaine McKiernan |
| Scheme | Researcher Equipment Grants |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2017 |
| Funding Finish | 2017 |
| GNo | G1701144 |
| Type Of Funding | Internal |
| Category | INTE |
| UON | Y |
2017 SHS Strategic Pilot Grant$2,000
Funding body: School of Health Science Research and Research Training Committee
| Funding body | School of Health Science Research and Research Training Committee |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Surjan Y, James D, McKiernan S, Lyall D, Tessier J |
| Scheme | SHS 2017 Strategic Pilot Scheme |
| Role | Investigator |
| Funding Start | 2017 |
| Funding Finish | 2017 |
| GNo | |
| Type Of Funding | Internal |
| Category | INTE |
| UON | N |
20152 grants / $32,494
Faculty of Health and Medicine Teaching Equipment Grant$27,544
Funding body: University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine
| Funding body | University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine |
|---|---|
| Scheme | Teaching Equipment Grant |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2015 |
| Funding Finish | 2015 |
| GNo | |
| Type Of Funding | Internal |
| Category | INTE |
| UON | N |
School of Health Sciences Research Equipment Grant$4,950
Funding body: University of Newcastle - School of Health Sciences
| Funding body | University of Newcastle - School of Health Sciences |
|---|---|
| Scheme | Research Equipment Grant |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2015 |
| Funding Finish | 2015 |
| GNo | |
| Type Of Funding | Internal |
| Category | INTE |
| UON | N |
20144 grants / $31,627
2014 Faculty of Health and Medicine Teaching Equipment Grant$11,413
Funding body: University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine
| Funding body | University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Sharmaine McKiernan |
| Scheme | teaching equipment grant |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2014 |
| Funding Finish | 2014 |
| GNo | |
| Type Of Funding | Internal |
| Category | INTE |
| UON | N |
School of Health Sciences Research Equipment Grant$11,014
Funding body: University of Newcastle
| Funding body | University of Newcastle |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Sharmaine McKiernan |
| Scheme | Research equipment grant |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2014 |
| Funding Finish | 2014 |
| GNo | |
| Type Of Funding | Internal |
| Category | INTE |
| UON | N |
School of Health Sciences Research Equipment Grant$7,700
Funding body: University of Newcastle
| Funding body | University of Newcastle |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Sharmaine McKiernan |
| Scheme | Research equipment grant |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2014 |
| Funding Finish | 2014 |
| GNo | |
| Type Of Funding | Internal |
| Category | INTE |
| UON | N |
2014 Combined Scientific Meeting, Melbourne Australia, 4-7 September 2014$1,500
Funding body: University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine
| Funding body | University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Doctor Sharmaine McKiernan |
| Scheme | Travel Grant |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2014 |
| Funding Finish | 2014 |
| GNo | G1400812 |
| Type Of Funding | Internal |
| Category | INTE |
| UON | Y |
20131 grants / $1,500
Annual Scientific Meeting of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy 2013, Hobart, Tasmania, 8 - 10 March 2012$1,500
Funding body: University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine
| Funding body | University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Doctor Sharmaine McKiernan |
| Scheme | Travel Grant |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2013 |
| Funding Finish | 2013 |
| GNo | G1201268 |
| Type Of Funding | Internal |
| Category | INTE |
| UON | Y |
20122 grants / $41,500
Equipment Grant$40,000
Funding body: University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine
| Funding body | University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Sharmaine McKiernan |
| Scheme | Equipment Grant |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2012 |
| Funding Finish | 2012 |
| GNo | |
| Type Of Funding | Internal |
| Category | INTE |
| UON | N |
Annual Scientific meeting of Medical Imaging and Radiation therapy, Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, 20 - 22 April 2012$1,500
Funding body: University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine
| Funding body | University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Doctor Sharmaine McKiernan |
| Scheme | Travel Grant |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2012 |
| Funding Finish | 2012 |
| GNo | G1200496 |
| Type Of Funding | Internal |
| Category | INTE |
| UON | Y |
20112 grants / $3,960
RHD Scholarship$2,460
Funding body: University of Newcastle
| Funding body | University of Newcastle |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Sharmaine McKiernan |
| Scheme | RHD write up scholarship |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2011 |
| Funding Finish | 2011 |
| GNo | |
| Type Of Funding | Internal |
| Category | INTE |
| UON | N |
UKRC Radiological Congress, Manchester UK, 6-8 June 2011$1,500
Funding body: University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine
| Funding body | University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Doctor Sharmaine McKiernan |
| Scheme | Travel Grant |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2011 |
| Funding Finish | 2011 |
| GNo | G1100392 |
| Type Of Funding | Internal |
| Category | INTE |
| UON | Y |
20091 grants / $10,000
Supporting Commencing Students$10,000
Funding body: University of Newcastle
| Funding body | University of Newcastle |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Yolanda Surjan |
| Scheme | Teaching and Learning Grant |
| Role | Investigator |
| Funding Start | 2009 |
| Funding Finish | 2009 |
| GNo | |
| Type Of Funding | Internal |
| Category | INTE |
| UON | N |
Research Supervision
Number of supervisions
Total current UON EFTSL
Current Supervision
| Commenced | Level of Study | Research Title | Program | Supervisor Type |
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| 2017 | Masters | The Feasibility of Ultrasound by Nurse Practitioners to Diagnose Musculoskeletal Extremity Injuries with the Aim to Extrapolate to Resource Limited Situations | M Philosophy (Nursing), Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
| 2017 | PhD | Impact of Online Learning on Radiographers' Practice in Determining the Need for an Erect Abdominal Radiograph in Patients Presenting with Acute Abdominal Pain | PhD (Medical Radiation Sc), Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
| 2016 | Masters | Analysing Accelerometer Data in Relation to the Magnitude and Direction of Forces that Contribute to Concussion in Rugby League Players | M Philosophy (Med RadiationSc), Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
| 2013 | Masters | The Relationship between the Thoracic Spine and Shoulder Impingement Syndrome | M Philosophy (Physiotherapy), Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
Dr Sharmaine McKiernan
Position
Lecturer
School of Health Sciences
Faculty of Health and Medicine
Focus area
Medical Radiation Science
Contact Details
| sharmaine.mckiernan@newcastle.edu.au | |
| Phone | (02) 492 18861 |
| Fax | (02) 492 17053 |
Office
| Room | HA24 |
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| Building | Hunter Building |
| Location | Callaghan University Drive Callaghan, NSW 2308 Australia |
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