| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Edward, K. L., Kruger, G., Irvine, S., Philip, S., & Tyler, D. (240201). Block learning: Evaluation of a new teaching approach for nursing and midwifery education. Nurse Education in Practice, 75 |
| 2023 |
Garvey, L., Benson, A. C., Benger, D., Short, T., Banyard, H., & Edward, K. L. (230401). The perceptions of mental health clinicians integrating exercise as an adjunct to routine treatment of depression and anxiety. International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, 32(2), (502-512). doi: 10.1111/inm.13089 |
| 2022 | Coyer, F., Cook, J. L., Doubrovsky, A., Campbell, J., Vann, A., McNamara, G., Edward, K. L., Hartel, G., & Fulbrook, P. (220301). Implementation and evaluation of multilayered pressure injury prevention strategies in an Australian intensive care unit setting. Australian Critical Care, 35(2), (143-152). |
| 2022 | Marck, C. H., Hunter, A., Butler, E., Allan, M., Edward, K. L., Giles, A., Kulkarni, J., Rajendran, D., Shaw, S., & Grech, L. B. (220101). Assessment and treatment of depression in people with multiple sclerosis: A qualitative analysis of specialist clinicians experiences. Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders, 57 |
| 2022 | Wadhahi, A. A., Garvey, L., Edward, K. L., & Beasley, C. (220101). The lived experience of adherence to asthma medication in young adults (18-34 years). Journal of Asthma, 59(12), (2475-2490). |
| 2021 | Hunter, A., Marck, C. H., Butler, E., Allan, M., Edward, K. L., Giles, A., Kulkarni, J., Rajendran, D., Shaw, S., & Grech, L. B. (211101). Improving the detection and treatment of depression in Australians with multiple sclerosis: A qualitative analysis. Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders, 56 |
| 2021 | Edward, K. L., Stanley, B., Collins, L., Norman, A., Bonomo, Y., Jackson, A., Wilding, H., & Stephenson, J. (211101). Systematic review and meta-analysis of opioid use at 3, 6 and 12 months post-operatively by opioid naive orthopaedic surgery patients. Journal of Opioid Management, 17(6), (517-529). |
| 2020 |
Edward, K. L., Galletti, A., & Huynh, M. (201201). Enhancing communication with family members in the intensive care unit: A mixed-methods study. Critical Care Nurse, 40(6), (23-32). doi: 10.4037/ccn2020595 |
| 2020 |
Olasoji, M., Huynh, M., Edward, K. L., Willetts, G., & Garvey, L. (201001). Undergraduate student nurses experience of mental health simulation pre-clinical placement: A pre/post-test survey. International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, 29(5), (820-830). doi: 10.1111/inm.12715 |
| 2020 | Ralph, N., Gow, J., Conway, A., Duff, J., Edward, K. L., Alexander, K., & Brauer, A. (200801). Costs of inadvertent perioperative hypothermia in Australia: A cost-of-illness study. Collegian, 27(4), (345-351). |
Key details
Areas of expertise
- Chronic conditions
- physical and mental health
- Translational healthcare research
- Systematic reviews
Available to supervise research students
Available for media queries
About Karen-leigh Edward
Internationally recognised expert in Nursing, Prof Edward is the Head of Programs, Nursing and Midwifery. She also has an Adjunct Professor position at the University of Huddersfield (United Kingdom) and also at Swinburne University, where she continues to conduct research in health and nursing. So far, she has:
- Attracted over $3 million in research funding from government, industry and academic sources
- Authored over 170 publications, including scientific journal articles, 4 books and 16 book chapters.
- Been the recipient of numerous awards, including the ACORN Best Research Team in Perioperative Nursing (2016), finalist St Vincent’s Health Australia Innovation and Excellence Award-Best People in Health and Aging (2018) and the World Scientists Forum International Award- Eminent Scientist and Millennium Golden International Award of IRPC (2021).
Qualifications
- BN, Monash University, Australia
- GDipPsychology, Monash University, Australia
- Master, Health Science, RMIT University, Australia
- PhD RMIT University, Australia
Key publications
Journal article (showing 10 of 101)
Research funding for the past 5 years
Funding details for this researcher are currently unavailable.
Supervision of research students at VU
Available to supervise research students
Available for media queries
Currently supervised research students at VU
| No. of students | Study level | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PhD Integrated | Associate supervisor |
| 2 | PhD Integrated | Principal supervisor |
| 1 | PhD | Principal supervisor |
Currently supervised research students at VU
| Students & level | Role |
|---|---|
| PhD Integrated (1) | Associate supervisor |
| PhD Integrated (2) | Principal supervisor |
| PhD (1) | Principal supervisor |
Other supervision of research students
I have supervised HDR students at Masters and PhD levels to completion
Teaching activities & experience
My teaching foci includes Nursing Research, Quality and Governance, Mental Health Nursing and Chronic Conditions. I am also experience in curriculum development and writing.
Key academic roles
| Dates | Role | Department / Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 - Present |
Head of Programs, Nursing and Midwifery
|
Victoria University |
| Nov 2021 - Dec 2022 |
Head of Nursing
|
Swinburne University |
| Sep 2017 - Nov 2021 |
Professor of Practice Based Research
|
Swinburne University |
| Mar 2011 - Sep 2017 |
Director StV Private- ACU Research Centre
|
St Vincents private Hospital Melbourne/ACU |
| Dates | Role & Department/Organisation |
|---|---|
| Dec 2022 -
Present
|
Head of Programs, Nursing and Midwifery
Victoria University |
| Nov 2021 -
Dec 2022
|
Head of Nursing
Swinburne University |
| Sep 2017 -
Nov 2021
|
Professor of Practice Based Research
Swinburne University |
| Mar 2011 -
Sep 2017
|
Director StV Private- ACU Research Centre
St Vincents private Hospital Melbourne/ACU |
Key industry, community & government roles
| Dates | Role | Department/Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 2016 - Dec 2022 |
Clinical Advisor
|
HerHeart Ltd Australia |
| Feb 2012 - Dec 2022 |
Board Member
|
Mayfield Education Australia |
| May 2014 - Dec 2022 |
Board Member
|
Institute of Skin Integrity and Infection Prevention, UK |
| Dates | Role & Department/Organisation |
|---|---|
| Dec 2016 - Dec 2022 |
Clinical Advisor
HerHeart Ltd Australia |
| Feb 2012 - Dec 2022 |
Board Member
Mayfield Education Australia |
| May 2014 - Dec 2022 |
Board Member
Institute of Skin Integrity and Infection Prevention, UK |
Awards
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2018 |
Innovation & Excellence Awards, Best People in Health and Ageing - St Vincent’s Health Australia |
| 2022 |
International Award-Best presentation - Australasian Neuroscience Nursing Association |
| 2016 |
National Award - Excellence in Perioperative Nursing (EiPN) Team Research Award - ACORN |
| 2012 |
National Award for Emerging Leader - Catholic Health Australia |
| 2011 |
Educational Publishing Award for the Tertiary (Wholly Australian) Teaching & Learning Category - Australian Publishers Association |
Keynote and invited speeches
| Year | Title/Description |
|---|---|
| 2016 |
Collaborative Research in Multidisciplinary Teams National Pharmacy Society Translational Research Think Tank, Crowne Plaza, June 6th Melbourne Australia |
| 2015 |
Factors that relate to aggression perpetrated against nurses by patients, relatives or staff Ausmed Education - Pathological Behaviours in the Workplace Conference, 14 – 15 December, Hotel IBIS, Melbourne. |
| 2011 |
Cardiovascular disease and depression Australian Unity, Melbourne, Australia |
| 2020 |
Systematic Reviews Swinburne University, Hawthorn, Melbourne, Australia |
Professional memberships
- Affiliate member, Australian College of Nursing
Media appearances
14th April 2021
Women and Heart disease prevention, Retail Pharmacy Assistants e- Magazine
Health magazine article
14th February 2021
Preventing Heart disease in women
Talk on the radion with the House of Wellness, across Australia on channels 3AW, 2GB, 4BC, 6PR, FIVE aa
