
Dr Susan Heaney
Placement Coordinator
School of Health Sciences
- Email:susan.heaney@newcastle.edu.au
- Phone:(02) 4055 4920
Career Summary
Biography
Dr Susan Heaney is a Placement Coordinator for Nutrition and Dietetics within the School of Health Sciences and Academic Team Leader Mid North Coast with the University of Newcastle Department of Rural Health (UoNDRH) based at the Port Macquarie Campus. She was awarded her PhD from the University of Sydney in 2012 for her project which aimed to develop a Screening Instrument to Identify Nutrition Risk in Athletes.
Susan is interested in all things related to student placements and facilitates and supports placements across the Nutrition and Dietetics program.
Qualifications
- PhD, University of Sydney
- Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition & Dietetics), University of Newcastle
Keywords
- Dietetics
- Nutrition
- Nutrition Knowledge
- Placement
- Rural
- Sports
- Teaching
Professional Experience
UON Appointment
Title | Organisation / Department |
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Placement Coordinator | University of Newcastle School of Health Sciences Australia |
Placement Coordinator | University of Newcastle School of Health Sciences Australia |
Academic Team Leader, Mid North Coast | University of Newcastle University of Newcastle Department of Rural Health Australia |
Academic Team Leader, Mid North Coast | University of Newcastle University Newcastle Department of Rural Health Australia |
Publications
For publications that are currently unpublished or in-press, details are shown in italics.
Journal article (17 outputs)
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2019 |
Randall AM, Stevenson J, Heaney S, Notaras S, Hoffman A, Choi P, et al., 'SUN-103 PREVALENCE OF MALNUTRITION & NUTRITION-IMPACT SYMPTOM BURDEN IN PATIENTS ATTENDING RENAL SUPPORTIVE CARE', Kidney International Reports, 4 S199-S199 (2019)
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2019 |
Randall AM, Stevenson J, Heaney S, Notaras S, Hoffman A, Choi P, et al., 'SUN-102 NUTRITION-IMPACT SYMPTOM BURDEN IN PATIENTS ATTENDING RENAL SUPPORTIVE CARE', Kidney International Reports, 4 199-199 (2019)
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2018 |
Mudge LA, Watson DI, Smithers BM, Isenring EA, Smith L, Jamieson GG, et al., 'Multicentre factorial randomized clinical trial of perioperative immunonutrition versus standard nutrition for patients undergoing surgical resection of oesophageal cancer', British Journal of Surgery, 105 1262-1272 (2018) © 2018 BJS Society Ltd Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd Background: Preoperative immunonutrition has been proposed to reduce the duration of hospital stay and infective co... [more] © 2018 BJS Society Ltd Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd Background: Preoperative immunonutrition has been proposed to reduce the duration of hospital stay and infective complications following major elective surgery in patients with gastrointestinal malignancy. A multicentre 2 × 2 factorial RCT was conducted to determine the impact of preoperative and postoperative immunonutrition versus standard nutrition in patients with oesophageal cancer. Methods: Patients were randomized before oesophagectomy to immunonutrition (IMPACT®) versus standard isocaloric/isonitrogenous nutrition, then further randomized after operation to immunonutrition versus standard nutrition. Clinical and quality-of-life outcomes were assessed at 14 and 42 days after operation on an intention-to-treat basis. The primary outcome was the occurrence of infective complications. Secondary outcomes were other complications, duration of hospital stay, mortality, nutritional and quality-of-life outcomes (EuroQol EQ-5D-3 L¿, European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) QLQ-C30 and EORTC QLQ-OES18). Patients and investigators were blinded until the completion of data analysis. Results: Some 278 patients from 11 Australian sites were randomized; two were excluded and data from 276 were analysed. The incidence of infective complications was similar for all groups (37 per cent in perioperative standard nutrition group, 51 per cent in perioperative immunonutrition group, 34 per cent in preoperative immunonutrition group and 40 per cent in postoperative immunonutrition group; P = 0·187). There were no significant differences in any other clinical or quality-of-life outcomes. Conclusion: Use of immunonutrition before and/or after surgery provided no benefit over standard nutrition in patients undergoing oesophagectomy. Registration number: ACTRN12611000178943 (https://www.anzctr.org.au).
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2017 |
Stevenson J, Meade A, Randall AM, Manley K, Notaras S, Heaney S, et al., 'Nutrition in Renal Supportive Care: Patient-driven and flexible', Nephrology, 22 739-747 (2017) [C1] © 2017 Asian Pacific Society of Nephrology Renal Supportive Care is an alternative treatment pathway in advanced chronic kidney disease that is being increasingly adopted, particu... [more] © 2017 Asian Pacific Society of Nephrology Renal Supportive Care is an alternative treatment pathway in advanced chronic kidney disease that is being increasingly adopted, particularly in the elderly. Renal Supportive Care uses principles of palliative care and has been developed to enhance the care for dialysis patients with a high symptom burden and those being managed on a non-dialysis pathway. Nutrition management is often an under-recognized component of care and can play an important role in improving patients' quality of life to reduce symptom burden, support physical function and independence and provide appropriate counselling to patients and their families to ensure the goals of Renal Supportive Care are met. Nutrition interventions need to target patient and treatment goals, with frequent monitoring to ensure patient needs are being met. This review outlines available literature on this topic and suggests some practical ways in which nutrition can be enhanced for these patients.
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2015 |
Spronk I, Heaney SE, Prvan T, O'Connor HT, 'Relationship between general nutrition knowledge and dietary quality in elite athletes', International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 25 243-251 (2015) © 2015 Human Kinetics, Inc. This study investigated the association between general nutrition knowledge and dietary quality in a convenience sample of athletes (= state level) rec... [more] © 2015 Human Kinetics, Inc. This study investigated the association between general nutrition knowledge and dietary quality in a convenience sample of athletes (= state level) recruited from four Australian State Sport Institutes. General nutrition knowledge was measured by the validated General Nutrition Knowledge Questionnaire and diet quality by an adapted version of the Australian Recommended Food Score (A-ARFS) calculated from food frequency questionnaire data. Analysis of variance and linear modeling were used to assess relationships between variables. Data: mean (Standard Deviation). A total of 101 athletes (Males: 37; Females: 64), 18.6 (4.6) years were recruited mainly from team sports (72.0%). Females scored higher than males for both nutrition knowledge (Females: 59.9%; Males: 55.6%; p = .017) and total A-ARFS (Females: 54.2% Males: 49.4%; p = .016). There was no significant influence of age, level of education, athletic caliber or team/individual sport participation on nutrition knowledge or total A-ARFS. However, athletes engaged in previous dietetic consultation had significantly higher nutrition knowledge (61.6% vs. 56.6%; p = .034) but not total A-ARFS (53.6% vs. 52.0%; p = .466). Nutrition knowledge was weakly but positively associated with total A-ARFS (r = .261, p= .008) and A-ARFS vegetable subgroup (r = .252, p = .024) independently explaining 6.8% and 5.1% of the variance respectively. Gender independently explained 5.6% of the variance in nutrition knowledge (p= .017) and 6.7% in total A-ARFS (p = .016). Higher nutrition knowledge and female gender were weakly but positively associated with better diet quality. Given the importance of nutrition to health and optimal sports performance, intervention to improve nutrition knowledge and healthy eating is recommended, especially for young male athletes.
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2008 |
Magin PJ, Adams J, Joy E, Ireland M, Heaney SE, Darab SK, 'General practitioners' assessment of risk of violence in their practice: results from a qualitative study', Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, 14 385-390 (2008) [C1]
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2008 |
Magin PJ, Adams J, Joy E, Ireland M, Heaney SE, Darab S, 'Violence in general practice: Perceptions of cause and implications for safety', Canadian Family Physician, 54 1278-1284 (2008) [C1]
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2006 |
Magin PJ, Adams J, Ireland M, Joy E, Heaney SE, Darab S, 'The response of general practitioners to the threat of violence in their practices: results from a qualitative study', Family Practice, 23 273-278 (2006) [C1]
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2005 |
Magin PJ, Adams J, Ireland M, Heaney SE, Darab SK, 'After hours care: a qualitative study of gp's perceptions of risk of violence and effect on service provision', Australian Family Physician, 34 91-92 (2005) [C1]
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2004 |
Shah NC, Sibbritt DW, Heaney SE, Sharples J, 'Sphygmomanometers: An audit in general practice', Australian Family Physician, 33 952-954 (2004) [C1]
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2004 |
Heaney SE, Tolhurst HM, Baines SK, 'Choosing to practice in rural dietetics: What factors influence that decision?', Australian Journal of Rural Health, 12 192-196 (2004) [C1]
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2002 |
Shah NC, Pond CD, Heaney SE, 'Research capacity building in general practice', Australian Family Physician, 31(2) 201-204 (2002) [C1]
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Conference (9 outputs)
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2020 |
Heaney S, Johnson A, Baines S, Haracz K, Fong NT, 'Experiences of Feeding Post-Oesophagectomy', Proceedings 2020, 43, 2, Newcastle, Australia (2020)
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2020 |
Little A, Hawkins N, Carter L, Cone L, Ferns J, Heaney S, Killey N, 'Escaping the clinical to build the interprofessional', Escaping the clinical to build the interprofessional, Melbourne (2020)
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2020 |
Currie K, Pomroy R, Marjoribanks J, Perram K, Robinson A, Heaney S, 'Health student perceptions of interprofessional wellness tutorials', Health student perceptions of interprofessional wellness tutorials, Melbourne (2020)
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2003 |
Heaney SE, Pond N, Finch M, Collins CE, 'Dietary intake and growth of gymnasts in the Hunter Region', Proceedings of the 21st National Conference Dietitians Association of Australia, Cairns (2003) [E3]
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Grants and Funding
Summary
Number of grants | 3 |
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Total funding | $62,000 |
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20183 grants / $62,000
Extended enteral feeding in Oesophageal Cancer $42,000
Funding body: Hunter Cancer Research Alliance (HCRA)
Funding body | Hunter Cancer Research Alliance (HCRA) |
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Scheme | Research Project |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2018 |
Funding Finish | 2020 |
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Type Of Funding | C3120 - Aust Philanthropy |
Category | 3120 |
UON | N |
Fast-tracking Malnutrition $12,000
Funding body: Hunter New England Health
Funding body | Hunter New England Health |
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Scheme | Innovation Scholarship |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2018 |
Funding Finish | 2018 |
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Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
International Student Placement Preparation and Mentoring Support – Nutrition and Dietetics$8,000
Funding body: 2018 Strategic Pilot Grant-Research and Teaching, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle
Funding body | 2018 Strategic Pilot Grant-Research and Teaching, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle |
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Project Team | Dr Susan Heaney, Mrs Shirlee Maxwell, Assoc Prof Surinder Baines, Dr Amanda Patterson |
Scheme | 2018 Strategic Pilot Grant- Research and Teaching, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2018 |
Funding Finish | 2018 |
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Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
Research Supervision
Number of supervisions
Current Supervision
Commenced | Level of Study | Research Title | Program | Supervisor Type |
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2021 | Honours | Are sports coaches equipped to support athletes with disordered eating? | Nutrition & Dietetics, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2021 | Honours | Eating behaviours and body image in adolescent athletes | Nutrition & Dietetics, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2021 | Honours | How dietetic practitioners and students are using social media in Australia | Nutrition & Dietetics, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2021 | Honours | Extended Feeding in Oesophagectomy | Nutrition & Dietetics, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2020 | Masters | Investigating Home Enteral Tube Feeding in a Rural Australian Population and Exploring Patients’ Experiences | M Philosophy (Nutrition&Diet), College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2020 | PhD | Simulated Learning Experiences in Nutrition and Dietetics | PhD (Nutrition & Dietetics), 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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2020 | Honours | What do junior athletes eat and is it good enough? | Nutrition & Dietetics, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
Dr Susan Heaney
Positions
Placement Coordinator
School of Health Sciences
College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing
Academic Team Leader, Mid North Coast
University Newcastle Department of Rural Health
College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing
Contact Details
susan.heaney@newcastle.edu.au | |
Phone | (02) 4055 4920 |
Mobile | 0414818667 |