Doctor Amanda Johnson
DAP - UNDER GRADUATE,
Dean's Unit - School of Nursing and Midwifery
SENIOR LECTURER,
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Personal
Qualifications
- PhD University of Western Sydney
- MHlthScEd University of Sydney
- DipTeachNurs Sydney College of Advanced Education
UWS Organisational Unit (School / Division)
- Dean's Unit - School of Nursing and Midwifery
- School of Nursing and Midwifery
Contact
| Email: | amanda.johnson@uws.edu.au |
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| Extension: | 9115 |
| Mobile: | 0414186144 |
| Location: | EB.LG.80 Parramatta |
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Biography
Dr Amanda Johnson is the Director of Academic Programs Undergraduate in the School of Nursing and Midwifery, at the University of Western Sydney. Amanda’s academic leadership at University of Western Sydney has been acknowledged by being awarded the Vice Chancellor’s Leadership Excellence Award for developing the Inherent Requirements in the nursing degree programs. This educational work has since been implemented nationally and internationally by other Schools of Nursing and Midwifery and the disability sector in higher education within Australia. Dr Johnson’s work associated with the Inherent Requirement development: Model and Framework, has been extended and incorporated by other disciplines. Amanda has also received several awards for her leadership in the teaching of chronic illness and palliation within the undergraduate program. In 2007, Amanda was recognised internationally for her leadership by the international organisation Sigma Theta Tau.
Dr Johnson’s PhD research on palliative care undergraduate nurse education has continued as she extends her research activities that incorporate interventions associated with aged care, chronic illness and palliation. This research has resulted in a number of publications in high quality journals, books and book chapters, conference presentations, and other scholarly activities and her H-index is currently 8. These academic outputs have been recognised by her recent appointment to the Scientific Editorial Board of InTech Open Access Publisher and as a peer reviewer of manuscripts submitted to high quality journals. Amanda has been appointed to two national government committees associated with undergraduate palliative care education for all health professionals and the translation of palliative care standards to the aged care sector.
Amanda currently supervises research students in BN (Honours), Masters(Hons) and PhD students in the areas of aged care, chronic illness and palliation. Two of Amanda’s research students were the recipients of the university medal and highest thesis mark awards.
Dr Johnson’s strength lays in her academic capacity and professional commitment to integrate her research into her teaching which reflects Amanda’s strong belief in the nexus between research, teaching and education and clinical practice.
This information has been contributed by Doctor Johnson.
Interests
- Advanced Dementia
- Aged Care
- Bereavement
- Chronic Illness
- Education
- Palliation
- Research Supervision
- Role Stress
Publications
Books
- Chang, E., Daly, J., Harrison, K., Noel, M., Johnson, A., Easterbrook, S., Redshaw, S. and Bidewell, J. (2009), 'Bereavement Care in the Community: Pilot Study Report', : College of Nursing & Midwifery, UWS 930203.
Chapters in Books
- Chang, E. and Johnson, A. (2012), 'Challenges in advanced dementia ', Contemporary and Innovative Practice in Palliative Care, InTech 9789533079868.
- Johnson, A., Hatcher, D. and Dixon, K. (2012), 'Understanding organsiational culture in the community health settng', Transitions in Nursing: Preparing for Professional Practice, Elsevier 9780729540827.
- Johnson, A. (2012), 'Caring for families in the palliative care setting', Palliative Care Nursing: a Guide to Practice , Ausmed 9780980366211.
- Johnson, A. (2007), 'Palliative Care', The Clinical Placement. An essential guide for nursing students, Elsevier 9780729537988.
- Johnson, A., Harrison, K., Currow, D., Luhr-Taylor, M. and Johnson, R. (2006), 'Palliative care and health breakdown', Pathophysiology Applied to Nursing Practice, Elsevier 9780729537438.
Journal Articles
- Chang, E., Bidewell, J., Hancock, K., Johnson, A. and Easterbrook, S. (2012), 'Community palliative care nurse experiences and perceptions of follow-up bereavement support visits to carers', International Journal of Nursing Practice, 8.
- Chang, E., Bidewell, J., Hancock, K., Johnson, A. and Easterbrook, S. (2012), 'Community palliative care nurse experiences and perceptions of follow-up bereavement support visits to carers', International Journal of Nursing Practice, 8.
- Chang, E., Bidewell, J., Hancock, K., Johnson, A. and Easterbrook, S. (2012), 'Community palliative care nurse experiences and perceptions of follow-up bereavement support visits to carers', International Journal of Nursing Practice, 8.
- Chang, E. and Johnson, A. (2012), 'The efficacy of complementary therapies for agitation among older people in residential care facilities : a systematic review', JBI Library of Systematic Reviews, 73.
- Chang, E. and Johnson, A. (2012), 'The efficacy of complementary therapies for agitation among older people in residential care facilities : a systematic review', JBI Library of Systematic Reviews, .
- Chang, E., Easterbrook, S., Hancock, K., Johnson, A. and Davidson, P. (2010), 'Evaluation of an information booklet for caregivers of people with dementia: An Australian perspective', Nursing and Health Sciences, 7.
- Chang, E., Daly, J., Johnson, A., Harrison, K., Easterbrook, S., Bidewell, J., Heather, S., Nichael, N. and Hancock, K. (2009), 'Challenges for professional care of advanced dementia', International Journal of Nursing Practice, 7.
- Chang, E., Easterbrook, S., Hancock, K., Johnson, A. and Davidson, P. (2009), 'Evaluation of an information booklet for caregivers of people with dementia: An Australian perspective', Nursing & Health Sciences, 7.
- Johnson, A., Chang, E., Daly, J., Harrison, K., Noel, M., Hancock, K. and Easterbrook, S. (2009), 'The communication challenges faced in adopting a palliative care approach in advanced dementia', International Journal of Nursing Practice, 8.
- Johnson, A., Chang, E. and O'Brien, L. (2009), 'Nursing the dying: A descriptive survey of Australian undergraduate nursing curricula', International Journal of Nursing Practice, 9.
- Blythe, S., Chang, E., Johnson, A. and Griffiths, R. (2009), 'The efficacy of nurse implemented non-pharmacological strategies for the symptom management of agitation in persons with advanced dementia living in residential aged care facilities.', JBI Library of Systematic Reviews, 29.
- Blythe, S., Chang, E., Johnson, A. and Griffiths, R. (2009), 'The efficacy of nurse implemented non-pharmacological strategies for the symptom management of agitation in persons with advanced dementia living in residential aged care facilities: a systematic review', JBI Library of Systematic Reviews, 29.
- Chang, E., Bidewell, J., Huntington, A., Daly, J., Johnson, A., Wilson, H., Lambert, V. and Lambert, C. (2007), 'A survey of role stress, coping and health in Australian and New Zealand hospital nurses', International Journal of Nursing Studies, 9.
- Blythe, S., Chang, E., Johnson, A. and Griffiths, R. (2007), 'The efficacy of nurse implemented non-pharmacological strategies for the symptom management of agitation in persons with advanced dementia living in residential aged care facilties', The Joanna Briggs Institute JBI Review Protocols, .
- Chang, E., Daly, J., Hancock, K., Bidewell, J., Johnson, A., Lambert, V. and Lambert, C. (2006), 'The Relationships among workplace stressors, coping methods, demographic characteristics, and health in Australian nurses', Journal of Professional Nursing, 9.
- Bourgeois, S. and Johnson, A. (2006), 'Caring for someone dying at home.', Kai Tiaki Nursing New Zealand, 3.
- Hancock, K., Chang, E., Johnson, A., Daly, J., Davidson, P. and + 4 Others, . (2006), 'Palliative care for people with advanced dementia. The need for a collaborative, evidence based approach.', Alzheimers Care Quarterly, 9.
- Chang, E., Hancock, K., Johnson, A., Daly, J. and Jackson, D. (2005), 'Role stress in nurses: A review of related factors and strategies for moving forward', Nursing and Health Sciences, 9.
- Johnson, A. and Jackson, D. (2005), 'Using the arts and humanities to support learning about loss, suffering and death.', International journal of Palliative Nursing, 6.
- Chang, E., Hancock, K., Davidson, P., Daly, J., Johnson, A., Easterbrook, S., Noel, M. and + 2 Externals, . (2005), 'Palliative care for end stage dementia: A discussion of the implications for education of health professionals', Nurse Education Today, 7.
- Johnson, A. and Bonner, A. (2004), 'Palliative Care Challenges: Implications for Nurses' Practice in renal Settings', Contemporary Nurse, 7.
- Bourgeois, S. and Johnson, A. (2004), 'Preparing for Dying: Meaningful Practices in Palliative Care', OMEGA Journal of Death and Dying, 9.
- Johnson, A. and Bourgeois, S. (2003), 'Essene of caring for a person dying', Nursing and Health Sciences, 8.
- Vardanega, L. and Johnson, A. (2002), 'Coping with Grief and Loss: A Community's Shared Responsibility', Australian Journal of Primary Health, 6.
Research
Previous Projects
| Title: | Evaluation of a family information booklet for family carers of people with dementia |
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| Years: | 2006-03-17 - 2007-01-31 |
| ID: | P0014964 |
| UWS Researchers: | Esther Chang, John Daly, Amanda Johnson and Patricia Davidson |
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| Title: | Palliative Care Dementia Interface: Enhancing Community Capacity |
| Years: | 2003-04-07 - 2006-03-31 |
| ID: | P0011960 |
| UWS Researchers: | Esther Chang, John Daly and Amanda Johnson |
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| Title: | Avoiding "high tech" through "high touch" in end stage dementia: Protocol for care at the end of life |
| Years: | 2010-03-03 - 2012-12-30 |
| ID: | P00017624 |
| UWS Researchers: | Esther Chang, Amanda Johnson and Daniel Nicholls |
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| Title: | Decision-making frameworks in advanced dementia - links to improve care (Phase 1 & 2) |
| Years: | 2006-04-18 - 2009-03-31 |
| ID: | P0015059 |
| UWS Researchers: | Esther Chang, Amanda Johnson, John Daly and Patricia Davidson |
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