
Associate Professor Anthony Smith
Academic Lead, Research
University Newcastle Department of Rural Health (Medical Imaging)
- Email:tony.smith@newcastle.edu.au
- Phone:(02) 4055 1912
In a big country
Rural health professionals have very different challenges and incentives than do their city counterparts. Associate Professor Anthony (Tony) Smith works to develop ways of increasing the capacity of rural health professionals to provide better care for patients.
From dealing with a farmer who just spent three days harvesting before having his crushed foot examined, to being asked to diagnose broken bones at the supermarket, Tony speaks from experience when he says health professionals work differently in regional, rural and remote Australia.
After positions in both public hospitals and private practices as a diagnostic radiographer, Tony left full-time clinical practice to pursue a teaching and research career. He aims to help improve outcomes for rural health practitioners and their patients.
In 2003, he relocated to Tamworth with the advent of the University of Newcastle Department of Rural Health (UONDRH), where he is currently Associate Professor and Academic Lead (Research).
From the beginning of 2012, Tony’s position has been based at the UONRDH Manning Education Centre in Taree. There he continues to support students on placement, as well as providing support and continuing education to local health professionals and collaborating to build research opportunities.
“We want to increase the UONDRH’s research profile, encouraging medicine, nursing or the allied health professionals to take on some research as part of their role and support them to do it well,” Tony says.
Tony’s own research interests have evolved from medical imaging and radiation dosimetry to include rural health workforce issues and the development of new models of care that incorporate interprofessional education and practice. Collaborative, team-based care is essential to achieve optimal health care.
Recruitment and retention
Under the multi-million dollar Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training Program, the Federal Government funds universities to support and grow a strong rural health workforce in regional, rural, and remote Australia.
The University of Newcastle Department of Rural Health has major education centres in Tamworth and Taree, where students can spend up to a year of their undergraduate studies. The UONDRH also has hubs at Armidale, Moree, Port Macquarie, and Coffs Harbour, where students are engaged in shorter-term placements of two to eight weeks duration.
Through facilitating educational opportunities, plus conducting research into rural health issues, the UONDRH’s goal is attracting and retaining graduates who have undergone ‘conversion by immersion’ and ideally choose a career pathway.
Education for essential services
Tony is the first to admit that health outcomes for those who live in rural and remote areas are not as good as for those who live in metropolitan locations.
Whilst some factors in the equation, such as geography, attitudes to seeking health care and the availability of the latest technology may not change quickly, Tony is focused on long-term, sustainable improvements.
Since 1993, Tony has coordinated the NSW Limited Licence Radiography Course. Using mixed-mode delivery, the course permits general practitioners and registered nurses to be eligible to apply for a limited x-ray licence under the New South Wales Radiation Control Act 1990.
“Not every rural community has a qualified radiographer available all the time, but they do have a need for x-ray services,” Tony says.
“What we do is provide education, so remote and rural, non-radiographer health practitioners can provide a service that saves patients having to travel long distances for relatively minor diagnostic tests.”
“Working in remote and rural locations requires much dedication, so it is important to provide those health care professionals with opportunities to extend their role and develop new skills.”
Across professional boundaries
In 2006, Tony completed a PhD thesis titled 'Remote X-ray Operator Radiography: A Case Study in Interprofessional Rural Clinical Practice.’
“The most interesting thing I learned during my doctoral study was about the way that health professionals work together, and about the boundaries that exist between them,” Tony said.
“I am aware that professional boundaries do exist and that they are important. Professions have a role in actually preserving and developing knowledge and expertise,” Tony says.
“But being overly concerned about professional boundary issues may be counterproductive in a rural or remote context and create barriers to best quality care.”
“Interprofessional education is an important focus in the Department of Rural Health,” he continues. Led by Tony, the UONDRH successfully applied for a national award in 2014 for interprofessional education, developing opportunities for undergraduates to “Learn Together to Work Together”.
“We get students at undergraduate level together to learn about things at the same time, with a view to actually lowering the barriers that exist between health professions when they get out into the wards and clinics.”
Why rural health
Tony has led a number of projects using both quantitative and qualitative research methods to better understand the decision-making processes and factors that influence students and graduates to enter rural practice.
Results illustrate concerns and deficiencies, as well as the positive aspects. If you are after positives, speak to Tony.
From cheap house prices to easy trips to work through amazing landscapes, Tony will tell you all about the benefits of living and working in the country.
And, as far as professional practice is concerned?…
“One of the aspects of rural health that is really positive is that you get integrated into the community; people come to know and respect you,” Tony says.
“It is nice to be valued. You’re not just another number or cog in the machine.”
“You’re unique. You’re actually someone in the community, making a real difference to peoples’ lives.”
In a big country
Rural health professionals have very different challenges and incentives than do their city counterparts. Associate Professor Anthony (Tony) Smith works to develop ways of increasing the capacity of rural health professionals to provide better care for patients. From dealing with…
Career Summary
Biography
I have worked a diagnostic radiographer in both public hospitals and private practices. My clinical expertise has spanned computed tomography and accident and emergency imaging. I left full-time clinical practice to pursue an academic career at the University of Newcastle in 1989 and was Head of Medical Radiation Science (MRS) from 1997 to 2001. In 2003 I relocated to Tamworth with the advent of the University Department of Rural Health. I relocated to Taree in 2012 and am currently Academic Lead - Research in the University of Newcastle Department of Rural Health.
In 1996 I completed a research Master of Science degree in 'Radiation Dose in Computed Tomography of the Head with Reference to Scanning Protocol' and in 2006 completed a PhD in 'Remote X-ray Operator Radiography: A Case Study in Interprofessional Rural Clinical Practice'. Current research focuses on rural health workforce issues, with particular interest in models of care that incorporate interprofessional education and practice. I have a strong interest in rural and remote health, especially as it relates to the delivery of medical imaging services. Since 1993, I have coordinated the NSW Limited Licence Radiography Course. I maintain an interest in this field on a national level.
Over the years I have contributed to the medical radiation profession and health service industry by serving on various boards and committees, as well as being on the editorial board of professional journals. In addition to academic awards, I have received the following professional awards and honours, of which I am proud. They include:
- 2018 - Flinders University and Australian and New Zealand Association of Health Professional Educators (ANZAHPE) Prize for Excellence in Health Professional Education
- 2014 - Office for Teaching and Learning Award for Programs that Enhance Learning, Innovation in Curricula, Learning and Teaching - 'Interprofessional Learning Modules: Learning Together to Work Together'
- 2013 - Vice Chancellor's Award for Programs that Enhance Student Learning
- 2009 - Nicholas Outtersider Memorial Medallion for services to the profession, Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy
- 1993- Fellowship of the Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy
Research Expertise
I have expertise in both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, with a focus of rural health workforce issues, the delivery of medical radiation services, and education and training. My research experience also includes inquiry into interprofessional collaboration and team-based care in a variety of practice setting, and into the development of health care roles that extend practitioners beyond their traditional occupational boundaries.
Teaching Expertise
My principal area of teaching is in medical radiation science, particularly diagnostic medical imaging. I also have a strong interest in the delivery of teaching and learning opportunities in rural and remote locations, as well as in the extensions of student and graduate knowledge, skills and abilities beyond the traditional limitations of health care roles. I also have extensive experience in teaching research skills to health professionals from a range of disciplines.
Administrative Expertise
I have extensive administrative experience both within and outside the tertiary education system. I have served, or continue to serve on a range of professional boards and committees, as above, and in 2017 completed the National Excellence in Educational Leadership Initiative (NEELI) Higher Education Academic Staff Leadership Colloquium Online.
Collaborations and Consultancies
- Nursing and Allied Health Graduate Outcome Tracking (NAHGOT) - Monash Rural Health, Monash University (ongoing)
- Student Survey Working Group of Australian Rural Health Education Network (ARHEN) - Eleven University Departments of Rural Health Australia-wide (2014 - 2018)
- Kingdom of Tonga, Ministry of Health - Feasibility and Capacity for In-Country Education of Radiographers (2014)
- Fiji National University (Fiji Medical School), Suva, Fiji - External examiner & visiting academic (1998 - 2006, 2009, 2018)
- World Health Organization; Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists; International Society of Radiographers and Radiologic Technologists - Radiographic image interpretation for radiographers from the Pacific Islands (2004-2006)
- NSW Department of Environment and Climate Change - NSW Limited Licence Radiography Course (1993 - ongoing)
Qualifications
- PhD (Medical Radiation Science), University of Newcastle
- Bachelor of Science, University of Newcastle
- Master of Science, University of Newcastle
Keywords
- Advanced Practice
- Diagnostic Radiography
- Health Professions
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Medical Imaging
- Medical Radiation Science
- Rural Health
- Rural Health Workforce
Languages
- English (Fluent)
Professional Experience
UON Appointment
Title | Organisation / Department |
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Senior Lecturer | University of Newcastle School of Health Sciences Australia |
Senior Lecturer | University of Newcastle School of Health Sciences Australia |
Academic appointment
Dates | Title | Organisation / Department |
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1/1/1989 - 1/1/1997 | Lecturer, Medical Radiation Science | University of Newcastle School of Health Sciences Australia |
1/1/1997 - 1/1/2003 | Senior Lecturer, Medical Radiation Science | University of Newcastle Faculty Of Health Australia |
1/1/2003 - 1/1/2009 | Senior Lecturer | University of Newcastle Department of Rural Health Australia |
1/1/2009 - | Deputy Director | University of Newcastle Department of Rural Health Australia |
1/1/1993 - | Membership - Australian Institute of Radiography | Australian Institute of Radiography |
1/1/2010 - | Editorial Board - Radiography | Radiography Journal - UK United Kingdom |
Awards
Award
Year | Award |
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2017 |
National Excellence in Educational Leadership Initiative, Higher Education Academic Staff Leadership Colloquium National Excellence in Educational Leadership Initiative (NEELI) |
Distinction
Year | Award |
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2018 |
Flinders University and Australian and New Zealand Association of Health Professional Educators (ANZAHPE) Prize for Excellence in Health Professional Education Flinders University and Australian and New Zealand Association of Health Professional Educators (ANZAHPE) |
2009 |
Nicholas Outtersider Memorial Medallion Australian Institute of Radiography |
1993 |
Fellowship of the Australian Institute of Radiography Australian Institute of Radiography |
Recognition
Year | Award |
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2014 |
Office of Learning and Teaching Award for Programs that Enhance Learning Unknown |
2013 |
Vice Chancellor’s Award for Programs that Enhance Learning, The University of Newcastle Dep Unknown |
1978 |
Conjoint Board Diploma of the Australian Institute of Radiography (AIR) & Royal Australian College o Australian Institute of Radiography |
Invitations
Keynote Speaker
Year | Title / Rationale |
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2009 |
A Model of Advanced Practice in Diagnostic Imaging and Radiation Therapy in Australia Organisation: RANZCR/AIR/FRO/ACPSEM, Brisbane Description: Invited speaker |
2002 |
The current and future roles of medical radiation professionals Organisation: New Zealand Institute of Medical Radiation Technology Description: Invited speaker |
2001 |
Radiographers and evidenced-based medical imaging Organisation: UK Radiology Congress, Wembly Conference Centre, London Description: Invited speaker |
Thesis Examinations
Year | Level | Discipline | Thesis |
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2015 | PHD | Health | Can Radiographer Musculoskeletal Trauma Radiograph Interpretation Re-Position the Profession in Australian Healthcare? |
2014 | PHD | Health | The influence of slice thickness and reconstruction kernel on dose optimisation of hepatic lesion computed tomography (CT) protocols |
2013 | PHD | Health | Introduction of a sonographer practitioner role in the Australian health care system: opportunities and barriers |
2013 | PHD | Health | Decision making in diagnostic imaging investigations: a case study of processes and interactions between patients and health care professionals |
2010 | PHD | Health | Patient perceptions of health care professionals: implications for innovative and sustainable rural primary health care delivery |
Publications
For publications that are currently unpublished or in-press, details are shown in italics.
Chapter (5 outputs)
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2020 |
Smith A, Munro S, Moran M, 'Developing and Maintaining Interprofessional Teams in Rural and Remote Settings', Sustainability and Interprofessional Collaboration, Palgrave Macmillan, Cham, Switzerland 217-233 (2020) [B1]
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2019 | Sutton K, Smith A, Waller S, 'Australia's health workforce', Understanding the Australian Health Care System, Elsevier Australia, Chatswood, NSW 278-294 (2019) | ||||
2014 | Smith AN, 'Health Education and Practice Relationships in a Rural Context', Health Practice Relationships, Sense Publishers, Rotterdam, The Netherlands 161-170 (2014) [B1] | ||||
2008 | Smith AN, Stone N, Bull R, 'Strengthening interprofessional practice', A Textbook of Australian Rural Health, Australian Rural Health Education Network, Canberra, ACT 165-175 (2008) [B2] | ||||
2001 |
Warren-Forward H, Smith AN, Shah GA, 'Safety with Ultrasonic Facilities', Health and Safety Manual, International Society of Radiographers and Radiological Technologists, Ontario, Canada (2001) [B2]
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Journal article (71 outputs)
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2021 |
Smith T, Sutton K, Beauchamp A, Depczynski J, Brown L, Fisher K, et al., 'Profile and rural exposure for nursing and allied health students at two Australian Universities: A retrospective cohort study.', Aust J Rural Health, 29 21-33 (2021)
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2021 |
Hawkins N, Jeong S, Smith T, 'Creating Respectful Workplaces for Nurses in Regional Acute Care Settings: Protocol for a Sequential Explanatory Mixed Methods Study.', JMIR Res Protoc, 10 e18643 (2021)
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2020 |
Hawkins N, Jeong S, Smith T, 'Negative workplace behavior and coping strategies among nurses: A cross-sectional study', NURSING & HEALTH SCIENCES, (2020)
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2020 |
Seymour-Walsh AE, Bell A, Weber A, Smith T, 'Adapting to a new reality: COVID-19 coronavirus and online education in the health profession', Rural and Remote Health, 20 (2020) © 2020 James Cook University. The current novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has effected a significant change in the way industry-based and tertiary health professions education (HPE) ... [more] © 2020 James Cook University. The current novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has effected a significant change in the way industry-based and tertiary health professions education (HPE) can occur. Advice for strict, widespread social distancing has catalysed the transformation of course delivery into fully online design across nations. This is problematic for HPE, which has traditionally relied on face-to-face learner interaction, in the form of skills laboratories, simulation training and industrybased clinical placements. The transition to online-only course delivery has brought with it a need to address particular issues regarding the construction and delivery of quality curricula and education activities. It is in this context that regional, rural and remote health professionals and academics can provide invaluable insights into the use of technology to overcome the tyranny of distance, promote highquality online HPE and enable the ongoing development of communities of practice. This article is the first in a series addressing the risks and opportunities in the current transition to online HPE, providing practical solutions for educators who are now unable to embrace more traditional face-to-face HPE delivery methods and activities.
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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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2020 | Seymour-Walsh A, Weber A, Bell A, Smith A, 'Teaching psychomotor skills online: exploring the implications of novel coronavirus on health professions education', Rural and Remote Health, 20 (2020) | ||||||||||
2019 |
Wolfgang R, Wakely L, Smith T, Burrows J, Little A, Brown LJ, 'Immersive placement experiences promote rural intent in allied health students of urban and rural origin', JOURNAL OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY HEALTHCARE, 12 699-710 (2019) [C1]
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2019 |
Hawkins N, Jeong S, Smith T, 'Coming ready or not! An integrative review examining new graduate nurses' transition in acute care', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING PRACTICE, 25 (2019) [C1]
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2019 |
Hawkins N, Jeong S, Smith T, 'New graduate registered nurses exposure to negative workplace behaviour in the acute care setting: An integrative review', International Journal of Nursing Studies, 93 41-54 (2019) [C1] © 2019 Elsevier Ltd Background: Negative workplace behaviour among nurses is a globally recognised problem and new graduate nurses are at high risk for exposure. Negative behaviou... [more] © 2019 Elsevier Ltd Background: Negative workplace behaviour among nurses is a globally recognised problem and new graduate nurses are at high risk for exposure. Negative behaviour has detrimental effects on new graduate nurses, the nursing profession and patients. Objectives: To synthesise evidence on negative workplace behaviour experienced by new graduate nurses in acute care setting and discuss implications for the nursing profession. Design: An integrative review guided by Whittemore and Knafl's (2005) framework. Data sources and review methods: A search of evidence-based research from five electronic databases (CINAHL, MEDLINE, ProQuest, JBI and Scopus) was conducted for the period of 2007-2017. Eligible articles were critically appraised using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool. Results: Eight qualitative and eight quantitative studies were identified and reviewed. There was a variety of terms and definitions used to describe the disrespectful, unprofessional and uncivil targeted behaviour towards new graduate nurses. The incidence of negative workplace behaviour varied from 0.3% as a daily occurrence to 57.1% experiencing sporadic exposure. The precipitating factors included the new graduates¿ perceived lack of capability, magnifying power and hierarchy, leadership style and influence of management. The negative behaviour was identified as either a personal or professional attack, which left new graduates feeling emotional distress, anxiety or depression, which in turn impacted upon job satisfaction, cynicism, burnout, and intention to leave. The lack of a definitional consensus and the range of negative workplace behaviour make identification, seeking assistance and intervention difficult. Specific or ongoing organisational support to address negative behaviours towards new gradute nurses was not identified. Instead, the way they used to deal with these behaviours were personal. Conclusion: Negative workplace behaviour towards new graduate nurses continues to be an international problem. Available studies are descriptive and exploratory in nature and there have been few effective strategies implemented in acute care setting to address towards new graduate nurses. Multi-level organisational interventions are warranted to influence the ¿civility norms¿ of the nursing profession. With a new understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of negative workplace behaviours towards new graduate nurses and the identification of limited intervention studies being undertaken, the nursing profession is provided with new directions in their future endeavours.
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2019 |
Smith T, McNeil K, Mitchell R, Boyle B, Ries N, 'A study of macro-, meso- and micro-barriers and enablers affecting extended scopes of practice: the case of rural nurse practitioners in Australia', BMC NURSING, 18 (2019) [C1]
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2018 |
Smith T, Cross M, Waller S, Chambers H, Farthing A, Barraclough F, et al., 'Ruralization of students horizons: Insights into Australian health professional students rural and remote placements', Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, 11 85-97 (2018) [C1] © 2018 Smith et al. Introduction: Health workforce shortages have driven the Australian and other Western governments to invest in engaging more health professional students in ru... [more] © 2018 Smith et al. Introduction: Health workforce shortages have driven the Australian and other Western governments to invest in engaging more health professional students in rural and remote placements. The aim of this qualitative study was to provide an understanding of the lived experiences of students undertaking placements in various nonmetropolitan locations across Australia. In addition to providing their suggestions to improve rural placements, the study provides insight into factors contributing to positive and negative experiences that influence students¿ future rural practice intentions. Methods: Responses to open-ended survey questions from 3,204 students from multiple health professions and universities were analyzed using two independent methods applied concurrently: manual thematic analysis and computerized content analysis using Leximancer software. Results: The core concept identified from the thematic analysis was ¿ruralization of students¿ horizons,¿ a construct representing the importance of preparing health professional students for practice in nonmetropolitan locations. Ruralization embodies three interrelated themes, ¿prepa-ration and support,¿ ¿rural or remote health experience,¿ and ¿rural lifestyle and socialization,¿ each of which includes multiple subthemes. From the content analysis, factors that promoted students¿ rural practice intentions were having a ¿positive¿ practice experience, interactions with ¿supportive staff,¿ and interactions with the ¿community¿ in general. It was apparent that ¿difficulties,¿ eg, with ¿accommodation,¿ ¿Internet¿ access, ¿transport,¿ and ¿financial¿ support, negatively impacted students¿ placement experience and rural practice intentions. Conclusions: The study findings have policy and practice implications for continuing to support students undertaking regional, rural, and remote placements and preparing them for future practice in nonmetropolitan locations. This study may, therefore, further inform ongoing strategies for improving rural placement experiences and enhancing rural health workforce recruitment, retention, and capacity building.
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2018 |
Fisher KA, Smith A, Brown L, Little A, Wakely K, Hudson J, et al., 'Value-adding to health professional student placement experiences: Enhancing work readiness and employability through a rural community engagement program', Journal of Teaching and Learning for Graduate Employability, 9 41-61 (2018) [C1]
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2018 |
Smith T, Sutton K, Pit S, Muyambi K, Terry D, Farthing A, et al., 'Health professional students' rural placement satisfaction and rural practice intentions: A national cross-sectional survey', Australian Journal of Rural Health, 26 26-32 (2018) [C1] © 2017 National Rural Health Alliance Inc. Objective: The aim of this study was to profile students undertaking placements at University Departments of Rural Health (UDRHs) and in... [more] © 2017 National Rural Health Alliance Inc. Objective: The aim of this study was to profile students undertaking placements at University Departments of Rural Health (UDRHs) and investigate factors affecting students' satisfaction and intention to enter rural practice. Design: Cross-sectional survey comprising 21 core questions used by all UDRHs. Setting: Eleven UDRHs across Australia that support students' placements in regional, rural and remote locations. Participants: Medical, nursing and allied health students who participated in UDRH placements between July 2014 and November 2015 and completed the questionnaire. Main outcome measures: Key dependent variables were placement satisfaction and rural practice intention. Descriptive variables were age, gender, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) background, location of placement, healthcare discipline, year of study and type and length of placement. Results: A total of 3328 students responded. The sample was predominantly female (79%), the mean age was 26.0 years and 1.8% identified as ATSI. Most placements (69%) were >2 but =12 weeks, 80% were in Modified Monash 3, 4 or 5 geographical locations. Public hospitals and community health made up 63% of placements. Students satisfied with their placement had 2.33 higher odds of rural practice intention. Those satisfied with Indigenous cultural training, workplace supervision, access to education resources and accommodation had higher odds of overall satisfaction and post-placement rural practice intention. Conclusions: The majority of students were highly satisfied with their placement and the support provided by rural clinicians and the UDRHs. UDRHs are well placed to provide health professional students with highly satisfactory placements that foster rural practice intention.
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2017 |
Brown L, Smith T, Wakely L, Wolfgang R, Little A, Burrows J, 'Longitudinal tracking of workplace outcomes for undergraduate allied health students undertaking placements in Rural Australia', Journal of Allied Health, 46 79-87 (2017) [C1]
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2017 |
Brown LJ, Smith A, Wakely L, Little A, Wolfgang R, Burrows J, 'Preparing graduates to meet the allied health workforce needs in rural Australia: Short-term outcomes from a longitudinal study', Education Sciences, 7 (2017) [C1]
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2017 |
Fisher K, Smith T, Nairn K, Anderson D, 'Rural people who inject drugs: A cross-sectional survey addressing the dimensions of access to secondary needle and syringe program outlets', Australian Journal of Rural Health, 25 94-101 (2017) [C1] © 2016 National Rural Health Alliance Inc. Objective: To better understand issues related to access to injecting equipment for people who inject drugs (PWID) in a rural area of Ne... [more] © 2016 National Rural Health Alliance Inc. Objective: To better understand issues related to access to injecting equipment for people who inject drugs (PWID) in a rural area of New South Wales (NSW), Australia. Design: Cross-sectional face-to-face survey using convenience and snowball sampling. Setting: Six regional and rural population centres in Northern NSW, within the Hunter New England Local Health District. Participants: The sample included 190 PWID who had accessed a needle and syringe program outlet within 4¿weeks of the survey. Main outcome measures: Data include demographic information, preferred location for accessing injecting equipment, reasons for that preference, whether they obtained enough equipment, travelling distance to an NSP and self-reported hepatitis C virus status. Results: Sixty percent self-identified as Aboriginal people. The median age of respondents was 32¿years and 60% were men. A significantly larger proportion (P¿<¿0.05) of the Aboriginal respondents were women (27% versus 11.6%) and younger (37.6 versus 12.7%) compared to non-Aboriginal respondents. Most preferred to access injecting equipment at a community health facility (62.6%), as opposed to other secondary outlets, where they gained enough equipment (67.4%). Just over 80% said they were tested for HCV in the past year, with about 37% told they had tested positive. Conclusions: There are complex dimensions affecting how rural PWID access secondary NSP outlets. Although access is similarly limited as other rural health services because of the nature of injecting drug use and sensitivities existing in rural communities, there is potential for application of unique access models, such as, promoting secondary distribution networks.
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2016 |
Squibb K, Smith A, Dalton L, Bull RM, 'The 'radiographer-referrer game': image interpretation dynamics in rural practice.', Journal of medical radiation sciences, 63 17-22 (2016) [C1]
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2015 |
Massey S, Fisher K, Croker A, Smith T, 'Collaboration across the health care and education interface: what is it like for teachers of children with traumatic brain injury?', AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF PRIMARY HEALTH, 21 74-78 (2015) [C1]
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2015 |
Smith T, Harris J, Woznitza N, Maresse S, Sale C, 'Letter in response to The conceptual model of advanced practice does include research ', Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences, 62 295-296 (2015) [C3]
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2015 |
Croker A, Fisher K, Smith T, 'When students from different professions are co-located: the importance of interprofessional rapport for learning to work together', JOURNAL OF INTERPROFESSIONAL CARE, 29 41-48 (2015) [C1]
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2015 |
Squibb K, Bull RM, Smith A, Dalton L, 'Australian rural radiographers' perspectives on disclosure of their radiographic opinion to patients', Radiography, 21 25-29 (2015) [C1]
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2015 |
Smith T, Harris J, 'Letter in response to The role of research for advanced practitioners ', Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences, 62 235-235 (2015) [C3]
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2015 |
Smith T, Harris J, Woznitza N, Maresse S, Sale C, 'Conceptualisation of the characteristics of advanced practitioners in the medical radiation professions', Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences, 62 204-211 (2015) [C1]
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2013 |
Czabanowska K, Smith T, Stankunas M, Avery M, Otok R, 'Transforming public health specialists into public health leaders', The Lancet, 381 449-450 (2013)
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2013 |
Keane S, Lincoln M, Rolfe M, Smith AN, 'Retention of the rural allied health workforce in New South Wales: A comparison of public and private practitioners', BMC Health Services Research, 13 (2013) [C1]
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2013 |
Smith AN, 'To dot or not: The need to redesign frontline image interpretation.', Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology, 57 205 (2013) [C3]
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2013 |
Monk CM, Wrightson SJ, Smith TN, 'An exploration of the feasibility of radiation therapist participation in treatment reviews', Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences, 60 100-107 (2013) [C1]
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2013 |
Monk CM, Smith TN, 'Response to letters to the editor regarding feasibility of radiation therapist-performed treatment reviews ', Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences, 60 160-160 (2013) [C3]
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2013 |
Suckling T, Smith T, Reed W, 'A retrospective comparison of smart prep and test bolus multi-detector CT pulmonary angiography protocols', Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences, 60 53-57 (2013) [C1]
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2012 |
Smith AN, 'A long way from home: Access to cancer care for rural Australians', Radiography, 18 38-42 (2012) [C1]
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2012 | Smith AN, 'Why rural health?', Spectrum, 2012 12-14 (2012) [C3] | ||||||||||
2012 |
Whitford D, Smith AN, Newbury J, 'The South Australian Allied Health Workforce survey: Helping to fill the evidence gap in primary health workforce planning', Australian Journal of Primary Health, 18 234-241 (2012) [C1]
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2012 |
Keane S, Lincoln M, Smith AN, 'Retention of allied health professionals in rural New South Wales: A thematic analysis of focus group discussions', BMC Health Services Research, 12 175 (2012) [C1]
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2011 |
Smith AN, Fisher KA, Keane S, Lincoln M, 'Comparison of the results of two rural allied health workforce surveys in the Hunter New England region of New South Wales: 2005 versus 2008', Australian Journal of Rural Health, 19 154-159 (2011) [C1]
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2011 |
Keane S, Smith AN, Lincoln M, Fisher KA, 'Survey of the rural allied health workforce in New South Wales to inform recruitment and retention', Australian Journal of Rural Health, 19 38-44 (2011) [C1]
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2011 |
Smith AN, Fisher KA, 'Self-reported competency and continuing education needs of limited licence remote X-ray operators in New South Wales, Australia', Rural and Remote Health, 11 1560 (2011) [C1]
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2009 | Smith AN, 'Advanced practice: Profession-led and patient-focused', The Radiographer, 56 4-5 (2009) [C3] | ||||||||||
2009 | Smith AN, 'Critical appraisal of quantitative and qualitative research literature', The Radiographer, 56 6-10 (2009) [C1] | ||||||||||
2009 |
Smith AN, Brown LJ, Cooper RJ, 'A multidisciplinary model of rural allied health clinical-academic practice: A case study', Journal of Allied Health, 38 236-241 (2009) [C1]
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2009 |
Smith AN, 'A short history of the origins of radiography in Australia', Radiography, 15 E42-E47 (2009) [C1]
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2008 |
Smith AN, Cooper RJ, Brown LJ, Hemmings R, Greaves J, 'Profile of the rural allied health workforce in Northern New South Wales and comparison with previous studies', Australian Journal of Rural Health, 16 156-163 (2008) [C1]
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2008 |
Smith AN, 'Evidence based medical imaging (EBMI)', Radiography, 14 233-237 (2008) [C2]
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2008 |
Hardy M, Legg J, Smith AN, Ween B, Williams I, Motto J, 'The concept of advanced radiographic practice: An international perspective', Radiography, 14 E15-E19 (2008) [C1]
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2008 |
Smith AN, Yielder J, Ajibulu O, Caruana E, 'Progress towards advanced practice roles in Australia, New Zealand and the Western Pacific', Radiography, 14 E20-E23 (2008) [C1]
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2008 |
Keane S, Smith AN, Lincoln M, Wagner SR, Lowe SE, 'The Rural Allied Health Workforce Study (RAHWS): Background, rationale and questionnaire development', Rural and Remote Health, 8 Article No. 1132 (2008) [C1]
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2008 | Smith AN, 'Radiographers' role in radiological reporting: a model to support future demand - Reply', Medical Journal of Australia, 188 318 (2008) [C3] | ||||||||||
2008 | Hardy M, Snaith B, Smith AN, 'Radiographer reporting of trauma images: United Kingdom experience and the implications for evolving international practice', The Radiographer, 55 16-19 (2008) [C2] | ||||||||||
2007 |
Smith AN, ''Skill transfer' and interprofessional boundaries in rural and remote radiography', Australian Journal of Rural Health, 15 273-274 (2007) [C1]
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2007 |
Smith AN, Jones PD, 'Remote x-ray operator radiography: A case study in interprofessional rural clinical practice', Journal of Interprofessional Care, 21 289-302 (2007) [C1]
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2007 |
Smith AN, Stone N, Bull R, Chesters J, Waller S, Playford D, Fuller J, 'Australian Rural Health Education Network's position on interprofessional education and practice in health care', Rural And Remote Health, 7 866 (2007) [C3]
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2007 |
Cowan I, Smith TJ, Nakabea P, Ajibulu O, Hennessy O, 'Developing the image interpretation skills of South Pacific radiographers: A joint WHO/RANZCR/ISRRT project', Australasian Radiology, 51 527-531 (2007) [C1]
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2007 |
Smith AN, Baird M, 'Radiographers' role in radiological reporting: A model to support future demand', Medical Journal of Australia, 186 629-631 (2007) [C1]
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2006 | Smith AN, 'Critical analysis of the argument in favour of radiographer assistants', The Radiographer, 53 7-10 (2006) [C3] | ||||||||||
2005 | Smith AN, Williams LT, Lyons MJ, Lewis S, 'Pilot testing a multiprofessional learning module : lessons learned', Focus on Health Professional Education, 6 21-23 (2005) [C1] | ||||||||||
2005 | Smith AN, Williams LT, Lyons MJ, 'A Multiional Learning Module on Ethical Healthcare and Professional Practice', Focus on Health Professional Education, 6 21-23 (2005) [C1] | ||||||||||
2005 |
Donald K, Smith AN, Doherty SR, Sundararajan V, 'Effect of an on-site emergency physician in a rural emergency department at night', Rural and Remote Health, 5 article 380 (2005) [C1]
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2004 |
Smith AN, McKiernan S, 'The Redevelopment of the New South Wales Remote X-ray Operators Licensing Course', The Radiographer, 51 117-122 (2004) [C1]
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2003 |
Duggan L, Warren-Forward H, Smith AN, Kron T, 'Investigation of dose reduction in neonatal radiography using specially designed phantoms and LiF:Mg,Cu,P TLDs', The British Journal of Radiology, 76 232-237 (2003) [C1]
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2003 | Smith AN, Lewis S, 'Opportunities for Role Development for Medical Imaging Practitioners in Australia: Part 2 - Mechanisms for Change', The Radiographer, 50 35-39 (2003) [C1] | ||||||||||
2003 |
Adams J, Smith T, 'Qualitative methods in radiography research: a proposed framework', Radiology: an international journal of diagnostic imaging and radiation therapy, 9 193-199 (2003) [C1]
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1998 |
Kron T, Duggan L, Smith AN, Rosenfeld A, Butson M, Kaplan G, et al., 'Dose response of various radiation detectors to synchrotron radiation', Physics in Medicine and Biology, 43 3235-3259 (1998) [C1]
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1998 |
Smith AN, Shah GA, Kron T, 'Variation of patient dose in head CT', The British Journal of Radiology, 71 1296-1301 (1998) [C1]
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Croker A, Smith T, Fisher K, Littlejohns S, 'Educators Interprofessional Collaborative Relationships: Helping Pharmacy Students Learn to Work with Other Professions', Pharmacy, 4 17-17 [C1]
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Conference (96 outputs)
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2020 | Dal S, Wesley D, Smith A, 'Reducing screen time for ADHD children using a Family Media Use Information Package', Singapore (2020) | |||||||
2020 | Bauer K, Stephson L, Ryan K, Smith A, Reynolds L, 'Lateral thinking: using technology to improve X-ray operator imaging in the bush', Toowomba, QLD (2020) | |||||||
2020 |
Beauchamp A, Depczynski J, Smith A, Sutton K, Waller S, Woodfield M, 'Methods and preliminary findings of a nursing and allied health tracking study', Virtual Pre-Symposium Session (2020)
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2015 |
Croker AL, Smith T, Wakely L, 'More about interprofessional education: Is educators' rapport a missing link?', Melbourne (2015) [E3]
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2015 |
Smith A, Thurlow K, 'Clinical supervision practices in medical imaging in the spotlight via SuperSIM', Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences Vol 61, Issue S1 Abstracts from the 2015 NZIMRT-AIR Scientific Meeting, Wellington, New Zealand (2015) [E3]
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2015 |
Squibb K, Smith AN, Bull R, Dalton L, 'Australian rural radiographers' experiences in disclosure to patients and referrers of radiographic findings', Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences Volume 62 Issue Supplement S1, Wellington, New Zealand (2015) [E3]
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2015 |
Brown LJ, Smith T, Wakely L, Burrows J, Wolfgang R, Little A, 'Conversion by immersion: outcomes of short and long-term rural allied health placements', People Places Possibilities - 13th National Rural Health Conference, Darwin (2015) [E3]
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2015 | Marley R, Smith AN, 'Using simulation in teaching interprofessional team skills to undergraduate rural health students', People Places Possibilities - 13th National Rural Health Conference, Darwin (2015) [E3] | |||||||
2015 |
Smith AN, Mitchell R, Ries N, Boyle B, 'Challenging the status quo in rural health workforce roles: risks versus benefits', People Places Possibilities - 13th National Rural Health Conference, Darwin (2015) [E2]
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2015 |
Fisher KA, Croker A, Smith T, May J, 'Grappling with a shared understanding of 'interprofessional learning': "I know what i mean... but what do we mean"', ANZAHPE-AMEA 2015 Conference, Newcastle (2015) [E3]
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2015 |
Brown LJ, Smith T, Wakely L, Wolfgang R, Little A, Harries-Jones H, et al., 'Engaging allied health students in experiential learning: The rural immersion experience', ANZAHPE-AMEA 2015 Conference, Newcastle (2015) [E3]
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2015 |
Fisher KA, Brown L, Smith T, Hudson N, 'Evaluation of a community engagement program: What do rural healthcare students gain from experiential community-engaged learning?', ANZAHPE-AMEA 2015 Conference, Newcastle (2015) [E3]
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2015 |
Smith T, Thurlow K, Marley R, Conway J, Lea J, 'SuperSIM: Making use of simulation to enhance clinical supervision practices of rural and remote health professionals', ANZAHPE-AMEA 2015 Conference, Newcastle (2015) [E3]
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2014 |
Fisher KA, Croker A, May J, Smith T, 'Are we on the same page yet?": Using photo-elicitation for shared understandings within an interpretive research team', N/A, Sydney (2014) [E3]
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2014 |
Wolfgang RL, Brown L, Smith T, Wakely L, Harries-Jones H, Little A, Burrows J, 'Diving deeper - outcomes of a rural immersive experience for allied health students', Surf's Up: Ride the Waves SARRAH National Conference for Rural and Remote Allied Health Professionals, Kingscliff NSW (2014) [E3]
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2014 |
Fisher K, Wakely L, Squires K, Shipley L, Wakely K, Brown L, et al., 'A model for enhancing community engagement of undergraduate health professional students on rural placement', The 2014 Muster Global Community Engaged Medical Education, Uluru (2014) [E3]
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2014 |
Croker AL, Wolfgang R, Leys J, Wakely K, Fisher K, Smith T, et al., 'Students as Individuals in Interprofessional Learning: Should there be an 'I' in 'Team'?', ANZAHPE 2014 Conference Handbook & Program, Gold Coast (2014) [E3]
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2014 | Harries-Jones H, Smith AN, 'Broadening their horizons: Medical radiation science students' experiences with interprofessional learning', 2014 Combined Scientific Meeting - Imaging and Radiation in Personalised Medicine, Melbourne (2014) [E3] | |||||||
2014 | Smith AN, Harries-Jones H, 'Knowledge and skill gaps of limited license x-ray operators and the educational imperative', 2014 Combined Scientific Meeting Imaging and Radiation in Personalised Medicine, Melbourne (2014) [E3] | |||||||
2013 | Monk C, Wrightson S, Smith AN, 'Exploration of the feasibility of radiation therapist performed treatment reviews', NA, Hobart (2013) [E3] | |||||||
2013 |
Croker AL, Fisher K, Smith A, May J, 'Of vacuums and scaffolds: Interprofessional learning on a rural clinical placement', The 2013 Practice-Based Education Summit http://csusap.csu.edu.au/~areport/documents/pbe_summit_2013/Handbook.pdf, Sydney, NSW, Australia (2013) [E3]
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2013 | Harries-Jones HM, Smith AN, 'Getting to the bones of the problem: challenging boundaries of practice', 12th National Rural Health Conference Handbook, Adelaide (2013) [E3] | |||||||
2013 | Keane S, Rolfe M, Lincoln M, Smith AN, 'Developing an evidence base to underpin rural workforce policy in allied health', Proceedings of the 12th National Rural Health Conference, Adelaide (2013) [E2] | |||||||
2013 | Schoo A, Smith AN, Carson D, Lincoln M, Lowe S, Campbell N, et al., 'Geographical classifications and incentives for rural allied health workforce recruitment and retention', Proceedings of the 12th National Rural Health Conference, Adelaide (2013) [E2] | |||||||
2013 |
Brown LJ, Wakely L, Smith A, 'Outback Immersion: Allied health students' experiences of long term rural placements', ANZAHPE 2013 Conference Handbook & Program, Melbourne (2013) [E3]
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2013 |
Harries-Jones H, Burrows J, Smith T, Brown L, wakely L, 'Interprofessional learning: from the Start for the Future', ANZAHPE 2013 Conference Handbook & Program, Melbourne (2013) [E3]
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2013 |
Croker AL, May J, Fisher K, Smith A, 'A Moving Feast of Opportunities: How do Students in Rural Areas Learn to Work with other Professions?', Handbook & Program of ANZAHPE 2013 - Professional Development of Health Professional Educators, Melbourne (2013) [E3]
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2012 | Smith AN, Harries-Jones H, 'The golden guitar and more: A model of rural undergraduate education and experience', Conference Handbook & Programme. 9th Annual Scientific Meeting of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy, Sydney, NSW (2012) [E3] | |||||||
2012 | Suckling T, Smith AN, Reed W, Jones T, 'It's all in the timing: Comparison of two MDCT pulmonary angiography protocols', Conference Handbook & Programme. 9th Annual Scientific Meeting of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy, Sydney, NSW (2012) [E3] | |||||||
2012 | Harries-Jones H, Smith AN, 'Is there a role for radiographers in minor injury management in rural and remote hospitals?', Conference Handbook and Programme. 9th Annual Scientific Meeting of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy, Sydney, NSW (2012) [E3] | |||||||
2012 |
Smith AN, Wakely LT, Brown LJ, Wolfgang RL, 'Creating community capacity and enhancing student learning on rural placement', Conference Handbook. SARRAH National Conference, Launceston, Tasmania (2012) [E3]
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2012 |
Smith AN, Wakely LT, Brown LJ, Burrows JM, 'Integrating interprofessional learning into rural clinical placements - Assessing student's attitudes', Symposium Program. Interprofessional Education for Quality Use of Medicines, Newcastle Beach, NSW (2012) [E3]
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2012 |
Croker A, Smith AN, Fisher KA, May JA, 'Exploring interprofessional education - Seeing the whole elephant', Symposium Program. Interprofessional Education for Quality Use of Medicines, Newcastle Beach, NSW (2012) [E3]
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2011 |
Harrison JA, Fisher KA, Smith AN, 'Migrant access to health care in rural northern NSW: A qualitative study', 2011 PHC Research Conference Abstracts, Brisbane, QLD (2011) [E3]
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2011 |
Fisher KA, Smith AN, Keane S, Lowe S, Campbell N, Whitford D, 'Continuing professional development for allied health professionals: A rural perspective', 2011 PHC Research Conference Abstracts, Brisbane, QLD (2011) [E3]
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2011 |
Coates JC, Fisher KA, Smith AN, Shipley LG, 'It is not just physical! Socio-cultural factors and falls experiences in elderly Australian Aboriginals', 2011 PHC Research Conference Abstracts, Brisbane, QLD (2011) [E3]
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2011 |
Crowley ET, Brown LJ, Smith AN, Williams LT, 'Evidence based interprofessional learning for dietetic students on rural clinical placement', Nutrition and Dietetics: Dietitians Association of Australia 29th National Conference Oral Program Abstracts, Adelaide (2011) [E3]
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2010 | Smith AN, 'Australian Institute of Radiography - Advanced Practice Advisory Panel Report', 16th ISRRT World Congress. Scientific Program, Gold Coast, QLD (2010) [E3] | |||||||
2010 | Smith AN, 'Developing on-line continuing education for nurse and GP rural and remote X-ray operators (RXOs)', 16th ISRRT World Congress. Scientific Program, Gold Coast, QLD (2010) [E3] | |||||||
2010 |
Harrison J, Fisher KA, Smith AN, 'Access to rural health care for new arrivals: A literature review', 2010 Primary Health Care Research Conference: Program & Abstracts, Darwin, NT (2010) [E2]
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2010 | Smith AN, Misan G, Chesters J, Rodda R, Theaker S, Warren K, et al., 'RISEN: A web-based resource for rural and remote health professionals to support chronic disease self-management', 2010 Primary Health Care Research Conference: Program & Abstracts, Darwin, NT (2010) [E3] | |||||||
2010 | Keane S, Smith AN, Lincoln M, 'The New South Wales Rural Allied Health Workforce Study (RAHWS)', 2010 Primary Health Care Research Conference: Program & Abstracts, Darwin, NT (2010) [E3] | |||||||
2010 | Lowe S, Keane S, Campbell N, Smith AN, 'Filling the knowledge gap: Developing a profile of the allied health workforce', 2010 Primary Health Care Research Conference: Program & Abstracts, Darwin, NT (2010) [E3] | |||||||
2010 | Coates JC, Smith AN, Shipley LG, 'Recruitment of elderly Aboriginal Australians for a qualitative study of falls risks, experiences and outcomes', 2010 Primary Health Care Research Conference: Program & Abstracts, Darwin, NT (2010) [E3] | |||||||
2010 |
Massey SE, Fisher KA, Croker A, Smith AN, 'Partners in rehabilitation. Health and education collaborating in paediatric brain injury - A literature review', 2010 Primary Health Care Research Conference: Program & Abstracts, Darwin, NT (2010) [E3]
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2010 | Warren K, Misan G, Rodda R, Smith AN, Chesters J, 'Rural interprofessional self-management education network (RISEN)', All Together Better Health 5 Conference. Program, Sydney, NSW (2010) [E3] | |||||||
2010 |
Smith AN, Brown LJ, May JA, Wakely LT, Greaves J, Wolfgang R, et al., 'Interprofessional learning modules: Making undergraduate IPE clinically relevant', All Together Better Health 5 Conference. Program, Sydney, NSW (2010) [E3]
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2010 | Smith AN, Way T, Harvey B, 'Descriptive reporting by radiographers in frontline medical imaging to improve diagnostic accuracy', Australasian Conference on Error in Medical Imaging: Making Imaging Safer. Program, Sydney, NSW (2010) [E3] | |||||||
2009 | Beautement S, Croese D, Gray D, Hansen B, Smith AN, 'RADiWEB: A multidisciplinary, rural-metro medical imaging support and continuing education resource', Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology, Brisbane, QLD (2009) [E3] | |||||||
2009 | Smith AN, 'A model of advanced practice in diagnostic imaging and radiation therapy in Australia', Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology, Brisbane, QLD (2009) [E3] | |||||||
2009 | Smith AN, Traise P, Hansen B, Cook A, 'Improving the radiographic image interpretation skills of rural radiographers through continuing education', Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology, Brisbane, QLD (2009) [E3] | |||||||
2009 | Coates JC, Smith AN, 'Falls in elderly Aboriginal people: A qualitative study exploring risks, experiences & outcomes', 2009 General Practice and Primary Health Care Research Conference: Abstracts and Presentations, Adelaide, SA (2009) [E3] | |||||||
2009 | Smith AN, Traise PR, Croese D, Hansen B, Gray D, 'Improving the radiographic image interpretation skills of rural radiographers through flexible modes of continuing education', Rural Health: The Place To Be: 10th National Rural Health Conference, Cairns, QLD (2009) [E3] | |||||||
2007 | Smith AN, Jones PD, 'Qualitative research of rural and remote radiographic practice by non-radiographers', 2007 Rural Health Research Colloquium. Official Program, Tamworth, NSW (2007) [E3] | |||||||
2007 | Traise P, Smith AN, 'Investigating the effect of continuing education on the accuracy of image interpretation by rural radiographers', 4th Biennial NSW Primary Health Care Research & Evaluation Conference. Programme and Abstract Book, Bondi Beach (2007) [E3] | |||||||
2007 | Stone N, Waller S, Smith AN, Fuller J, Bull R, Playford D, 'The RIPENing: Advancing rural interprofessional education in Australia', 9th National Rural Health Conference. Abstracts, Albury, NSW (2007) [E3] | |||||||
2007 |
Smith AN, Brown LJ, Cooper RJ, Blackman KR, Hayes P, 'Outcomes of rural allied health academic appointments in the University Department of Rural Health (UDRH), Northern NSW', NSW Rural Allied Health Conference 2007. Rural Allied Health: Actions and Solutions. Program Book, Dubbo, NSW (2007) [E3]
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2005 |
Smith AN, Thornberry P, Cooper RJ, Brown LJ, Williams LT, Lyons MJ, Jones PD, 'The Challenge of evaluating rural undergraduate multi-professional education', Central to Health: Sustaining Well-being in Remote and Rural Health, Alice Springs (2005) [E2]
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2004 | Smith AN, Thornberry P, McParlane J, 'From the Bush to The Bay: Collegial Collaboration in Multiprofessional Education', Honouring Our Tertiary Teaching, The University of New England, Armidale, NSW (2004) [E1] | |||||||
2003 | Williams LT, Jones P, Lyons MJ, Smith AN, Capra SM, 'Learning to work together: interdisciplinary modules in undergraduate education', 6th Annual Conference of the Canadian Dietician's Association, Calgary (2003) [E4] | |||||||
1999 |
Duggan LJ, Sathiakumar C, Warren-Forward H, Symonds M, McConnel P, Smith T, Kron T, 'Suitability of LiF:Mg,Cu,P and Al2O3:C for low dose measurements in medical imaging', Solid State Dosimetry, Burgos, Spain (1999) [E1]
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Grants and Funding
Summary
Number of grants | 22 |
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Total funding | $1,127,482 |
Click on a grant title below to expand the full details for that specific grant.
20171 grants / $10,000
Exploration of rural palliative care models in the Tamworth region to inform future research$10,000
Funding body: NSW Department of Health
Funding body | NSW Department of Health |
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Project Team | Hungerford P, Fisher K, Smith T, Gourlay J, Croker A, May J |
Scheme | NSW Regional Health Partners RICH Outcomes Research Grants |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2017 |
Funding Finish | 2018 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Other Public Sector - State |
Category | 2OPS |
UON | N |
20161 grants / $18,180
Understanding the Decisions to Relocate Rural amongst Urban Nursing and Allied Health Students and Recent Graduates$18,180
Funding body: Rural Health Workforce Australia
Funding body | Rural Health Workforce Australia |
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Project Team | Associate Professor Anthony Smith, Mr Keith Sutton, Prof Darryl Maybery, Associate Professor Tim Carey, Dr Susan Waller |
Scheme | Research Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2016 |
Funding Finish | 2016 |
GNo | G1600685 |
Type Of Funding | Grant - Aust Non Government |
Category | 3AFG |
UON | Y |
20151 grants / $32,500
Expanding On-Line Educational Opportunities for Limited Licence X-ray Operators$32,500
Funding body: Rural Health Continuing Education (RHCE) Program
Funding body | Rural Health Continuing Education (RHCE) Program |
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Project Team | Tony Smith |
Scheme | Rural Health Continuing Education (RHCE) Program |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2015 |
Funding Finish | 2015 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | External |
Category | EXTE |
UON | N |
20141 grants / $32,443
SuperSIM: Developing Clinical Supervisor Training e-Resources Using Simulation Learning Environments$32,443
Funding body: Health Workforce Australia
Funding body | Health Workforce Australia |
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Project Team | A/Prof Tony Smith |
Scheme | Clinical Supervision Rural & Remote Program (CSRRP), Health Education and Training Institute (HETI) |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2014 |
Funding Finish | 2014 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Other Public Sector - State |
Category | 2OPS |
UON | N |
20131 grants / $65,725
Development of online educational resources for limited license remote x-ray operators$65,725
Funding body: Department of Health
Funding body | Department of Health |
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Project Team | A/Prof Tony Smith |
Scheme | Rural Health Continuing Education (RHCE) Grants |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2013 |
Funding Finish | 2013 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Aust Competitive - Commonwealth |
Category | 1CS |
UON | N |
20121 grants / $38,349
Provision of face-to-face workshops for NSW remote x-ray operators$38,349
Funding body: Department of Health
Funding body | Department of Health |
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Project Team | A/Prof Tony Smith |
Scheme | Rural Health Continuing Education (RHCE) Grants |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2012 |
Funding Finish | 2012 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Aust Competitive - Commonwealth |
Category | 1CS |
UON | N |
20111 grants / $136,191
Investigation of access to the needle syringe program in rural and remote areas of the Hunter New England region$136,191
Funding body: Hunter New England Area Health Service
Funding body | Hunter New England Area Health Service |
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Project Team | Doctor Karin Fisher, Associate Professor Anthony Smith |
Scheme | Project Grant |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2011 |
Funding Finish | 2012 |
GNo | G1100867 |
Type Of Funding | Other Public Sector - State |
Category | 2OPS |
UON | Y |
20091 grants / $49,473
The development of web-based resources for rural and remote health professionals to support chronic disease self-management$49,473
Funding body: Department of Health
Funding body | Department of Health |
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Project Team | Associate Professor Anthony Smith |
Scheme | Chronic Disease Self-management/Lifestyle and Risk Modification Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2009 |
Funding Finish | 2010 |
GNo | G0190574 |
Type Of Funding | Other Public Sector - Commonwealth |
Category | 2OPC |
UON | Y |
20083 grants / $211,010
Web-Based Continuing Education Resource for Remote X-ray Operators$122,510
Funding body: Department of Health
Funding body | Department of Health |
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Project Team | Dr Tony Smith |
Scheme | Rural Health Support Education and Training (RHSET) program |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2008 |
Funding Finish | 2008 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Aust Competitive - Commonwealth |
Category | 1CS |
UON | N |
Multidisciplinary Medical Imaging Support and Continuing Education: A Rural-Metro Partnership$62,000
Funding body: NSW Department of Health
Funding body | NSW Department of Health |
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Project Team | Darren Croese |
Scheme | NSW Institute for Rural Clinical Services and Teaching (IRCST) |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2008 |
Funding Finish | 2008 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | External |
Category | EXTE |
UON | N |
NSW Rural Allied Health Workforce Study (RAHWS)$26,500
Funding body: NSW Department of Health
Funding body | NSW Department of Health |
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Project Team | Sheila Keane |
Scheme | NSW Institute for Rural Clinical Services and Teaching (IRCST) |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2008 |
Funding Finish | 2008 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | External |
Category | EXTE |
UON | N |
20041 grants / $162,308
Pacific Region World Health Organisation (WHO) Centre for Continuing Education in Diagnostic Imaging$162,308
Funding body: World Health Organisation
Funding body | World Health Organisation |
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Project Team | Dr Ian Cowan |
Scheme | Centres of Excellence in Radiology and Medical Imaging |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2004 |
Funding Finish | 2006 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | External |
Category | EXTE |
UON | N |
20031 grants / $947
2003 National Conference of the New Zealand Institute of Medical Radiation Technology New Zealand 15-17 August 2003$947
Funding body: University of Newcastle
Funding body | University of Newcastle |
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Project Team | Associate Professor Anthony Smith |
Scheme | Travel Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2003 |
Funding Finish | 2003 |
GNo | G0183234 |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | Y |
20013 grants / $68,452
Development of a Flexible Teaching and Learning Package for General Practitioner (GP) and Nurse(RN) Remote X-ray Operators.$33,563
Funding body: Commonwealth Department of Health & Aged Care
Funding body | Commonwealth Department of Health & Aged Care |
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Project Team | Associate Professor Anthony Smith |
Scheme | Rural Health Support Education & Training (RHSET) |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2001 |
Funding Finish | 2001 |
GNo | G0180432 |
Type Of Funding | Other Public Sector - Commonwealth |
Category | 2OPC |
UON | Y |
Redevelopment of the Remote X-Ray Operators Licensing Course.$31,189
Funding body: NSW Ministry of Health
Funding body | NSW Ministry of Health |
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Project Team | Associate Professor Anthony Smith |
Scheme | State Services Development Branch Funding |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2001 |
Funding Finish | 2001 |
GNo | G0181596 |
Type Of Funding | Other Public Sector - State |
Category | 2OPS |
UON | Y |
Visit of Dr Pauline Reeves from 18 February 2002 to 29 March 2002$3,700
Funding body: University of Newcastle
Funding body | University of Newcastle |
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Project Team | Associate Professor Anthony Smith |
Scheme | Visitor Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2001 |
Funding Finish | 2001 |
GNo | G0181635 |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | Y |
19991 grants / $65,884
Predictive validity of lumbar MRI for conservative therapy of low back pain$65,884
Funding body: Commonwealth Department of Health and Family Services
Funding body | Commonwealth Department of Health and Family Services |
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Project Team | Prof Nik Bogduk |
Scheme | Diagnostic and Imaging and Technology |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 1999 |
Funding Finish | 2000 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | External |
Category | EXTE |
UON | N |
19982 grants / $61,608
Preparing patients for a potentially threatening investigation: a comparison of strategies$51,208
Funding body: NHMRC (National Health & Medical Research Council)
Funding body | NHMRC (National Health & Medical Research Council) |
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Project Team | Professor Billie Bonevski, Associate Professor Anthony Smith |
Scheme | Project Grant |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 1998 |
Funding Finish | 1999 |
GNo | G0177151 |
Type Of Funding | Aust Competitive - Commonwealth |
Category | 1CS |
UON | Y |
Measurement of radiation dose to neonates in chest & abdominal x-rays$10,400
Funding body: John Hunter Children's Hospital
Funding body | John Hunter Children's Hospital |
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Project Team | Michael Symonds |
Scheme | Child and Youth Health Network |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 1998 |
Funding Finish | 1999 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | External |
Category | EXTE |
UON | N |
19961 grants / $160,627
The centre for remote and rural radiography, NSW$160,627
Funding body: Commonwealth Department of Health & Aged Care
Funding body | Commonwealth Department of Health & Aged Care |
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Project Team | Associate Professor Anthony Smith |
Scheme | Rural Health Support Education & Training (RHSET) |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 1996 |
Funding Finish | 1998 |
GNo | G0175544 |
Type Of Funding | Other Public Sector - Commonwealth |
Category | 2OPC |
UON | Y |
19952 grants / $13,785
Use of synchrotron radiation in studying variations in TLD dose response with x-ray energy$12,566
Funding body: Commonwealth Department of Industry Science and Technology
Funding body | Commonwealth Department of Industry Science and Technology |
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Project Team | Dr Tomas Kron |
Scheme | Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 1995 |
Funding Finish | 1996 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | External |
Category | EXTE |
UON | N |
10th Euro-African Conference of the International Society of Rediographers and Radiologic Technologists - The Hague - from 16 - 20 October$1,219
Funding body: University of Newcastle
Funding body | University of Newcastle |
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Project Team | Associate Professor Anthony Smith |
Scheme | Travel Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 1995 |
Funding Finish | 1995 |
GNo | G0175505 |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | Y |
Research Supervision
Number of supervisions
Current Supervision
Commenced | Level of Study | Research Title | Program | Supervisor Type |
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2021 | Honours | Technique validation of breast lymphoscintigraphy using a single periareolar injection - A single centre retrospective cohort study with 5 year follow up | Radiography, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2021 | Masters | Low-Cost Medical Imaging for Rural Australian Communities | M Philosophy (Med RadiationSc), College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2021 | Honours | Systematic review of allied health practice models relevant to regional, rural and remote practice | Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2021 | Honours | Nursing and Allied Graduate Outcomes Tracking Study for Occupational Therapy Students | Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2021 | Honours | X-ray Image Quality Assessment - title to be confirmed | Radiography, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2020 | Honours |
Longitudinal tracking of MRS students and graduates This project is related to the Nursing and Allied Graduate Outcomes Tracking (NAHGOT) Study, which is a collaborative project between UONDRH and Monash Rural Health. This Honours project will focus on tracking the graduate practice outcomes for Medical Radiation Science students. |
Radiography, Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2018 | PhD | Creating Respectful Workplaces to Support Nurses in Regional Acute Care Settings | PhD (Nursing), 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 |
Assessing the image quality of radiographs produced by limited license X-ray operators Within the Radiographic context good clinical practice is synonymous with not only reducing radiation dose to the population, but creating images that are diagnostic and identifying when imaging is diagnostically appropriate. As a third year Radiography student, I can see this awareness in my peers, clinical supervisors and endeavour to incorporate this within my own practice. However, other health care professionals that do not have an extensive medical imaging background may not have the same appreciation for exact radiographic technique to minimise dose or maximise visualisation of the queried pathology. This leads me to question whether the radiographic technique of such limited license x-ray operators is to the same standard of traditional Radiographers, and if the radiographs they produce are of the same quality.&amp;amp;nbsp; In addition,&amp;amp;nbsp; there is a stark lack of literature surrounding the image quality of limited license radiation users, and this study would prove to be beneficial in the quality assurance of such radiation users.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;This study is significant to accurate diagnosis and visualisation of patient pathology. If the imaging is sub-standard then this will in turn either delay the diagnosis, or lead to a misdiagnosis, which could have drastic consequences. Thus it is of the upmost importance to ensure that all radiographic procedures performed, regardless of who performs them, are to standard for the benefit of the patient.&amp;amp;nbsp; This study is particularly relevant within the digital climate of Radiography as the technology is far more forgiving in terms of technical factors such as post processing collimation.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt; |
Radiography, Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2013 | PhD | Australian rural radiographers: radiographic interpretation, communication and disclosure of their radiographic opinion | Health, University of Tasmania | Co-Supervisor |
2011 | PhD | Factors Contributing to Recruitment and Retention of Rural Allied Health Professionals in NSW | Health, University of Sydney | Co-Supervisor |
2006 | Masters | The Side of a Radial Annular Tear on CT Discography and the Side of the Patient's Symptoms: Is There a Correlation? | M MedSc (Med Radiation Sc) [R], College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2004 | Masters | Evaluation of the Health Status of Chronic Low Back Pain Patients Undergoing a Functional Restoration Program | M MedSc (Med Radiation Sc) [R], College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
Associate Professor Anthony Smith
Position
Academic Lead, Research
University of Newcastle Department of Rural Health
University Newcastle Department of Rural Health
College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing
Focus area
Medical Imaging
Contact Details
tony.smith@newcastle.edu.au | |
Phone | (02) 4055 1912 |
Mobile | 0466 440 037 |
Fax | (02) 4055 1901 |
Links |
Personal webpage Research Networks |
Office
Room | Manning Education Centre, Taree |
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Building | UDRH&RCS - Northern NSW 69A High St Taree NSW 2430 |
Location | Manning Rural Referral Hospital, Taree , |