Professor Lesley Wilkes

Professor Lesley Wilkes

Adjunct Professor,
School of Nursing and Midwifery

PROFESSOR,
School of Nursing and Midwifery

Biography

Professor Lesley Wilkes is the Professor of Nursing at the Clinical Nursing Research Unit (Joint appointment with the School of Nursing and Midwifery, UWS and the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District). Professor Wilkes has contributed significantly to the growth and enhancement of nursing research in Australia. She has successfully led a number of research projects including NHMRC and ARC Linkage grants. She has expertise in both qualitative and quantitative research methods and has undertaken a number of studies related to nursing issues. In addition, she has supervised and is currently supervising a number of Masters and PhD students. Professor Wilkes is one of UWS's top researchers for 2004-2006 triennium and is in the top 40 by publication and in the top 20 by higher degree research student completions. She is a prolifically active researcher and has a high track record of successful research grants. Her research has received high community recognition nationally and internationally through extensive media coverage showcasing her research expertise in areas such as organisational violence, family and community health, prostate cancer, and child-to-mother violence, through both radio and television networks. She is one of the most prolific publishers of nursing research in Australia.

This information has been contributed by Professor Wilkes.

Qualifications

  • PhD University of New South Wales
  • MHPEd University of New South Wales
  • GDipEd(Nurs) Sydney College of Advanced Education
  • BSc University of Sydney

Professional Memberships

  • National Tertiary Education Industry Union (1996 - 2012)
  • NSW College of Nursing (1991 - 2012)
  • Patron of ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Society (2000 - 2012)
  • Royal College of Nursing Australia (2000 - 2012)

Interests

  • Adolescent Health
  • Chronic and complex care
  • Dementia Care
  • Family and Community Health
  • Leadership Issues
  • Nursing Workforce Issues
  • Palliative care
  • Violence in the Context of Work and Family Life
  • Women

Organisational Unit (School / Division)

  • School of Nursing and Midwifery
  • School of Nursing and Midwifery

Contact

Email: L.Wilkes@westernsydney.edu.au
Phone: (02) 4734 3181
Mobile: 0409392432
Location: OFF
Off Campus

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Publications

Chapters in Books

  • Wilkes, L., Ogunsiji, O., Ng Chok, H. and Mashingaidze, G. (2017), 'Doing mixed-methods research on sensitive topics with migrant women in Australia : experiences of female genital circumcision for African women', Sage Research Methods Cases. Part 2, Sage 9781473962248.
  • Jackson, D., Mcdonald, G. and Wilkes, L. (2011), 'Thriving in the workplace: Learning from innovative practices', The resilient nurse: Empowering your practice, Springer Publishing Company 9780826105943.

Journal Articles

  • Ora, L., Wilkes, L., Mannix, J., Gregory, L. and Luck, L. (2023), 'Embedding nurse-led supportive care in an outpatient service for patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease', Journal of Advanced Nursing, vol 79, no 9 , pp 3274 - 3285.
  • Ng Chok, H., Lewis, P., Mannix, J. and Wilkes, L. (2023), 'Practical advice for refugees aspiring to become registered nurses in Australia', Journal of Advanced Nursing, vol 79, no 1 , pp 234 - 243.
  • Ora, L., Mannix, J., Morgan, L., Gregory, L., Luck, L. and Wilkes, L. (2022), 'Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and advanced care planning : a synthesis of qualitative literature on patients' experiences', Chronic Illness, vol 18, no 2 , pp 221 - 233.
  • Perez, D., Murphy, G., Wilkes, L. and Peters, K. (2022), 'One size does not fit all : overcoming barriers to participant recruitment in qualitative research', Nurse Researcher, vol 30, no 1 , pp 24 - 30.
  • Ng Chok, H., Lewis, P., Mannix, J., Dickson, C. and Wilkes, L. (2022), 'Using a professional framework to guide research interviews with registered nurses who are former refugees : a discussion paper', Collegian, vol 29, no 3 , pp 398 - 404.
  • Perez, D., Murphy, G., Wilkes, L. and Peters, K. (2022), 'Being tied down : the experience of being physically restrained while mechanically ventilated in ICU', Journal of Advanced Nursing, vol 78, no 11 , pp 3760 - 3771.
  • Perez, D., Murphy, G., Wilkes, L. and Peters, K. (2021), 'Understanding nurses' perspectives of physical restraints during mechanical ventilation in intensive care : a qualitative study', Journal of Clinical Nursing, vol 30, no 11-12 , pp 1706 - 1718.
  • Totenhofer, R., Luck, L. and Wilkes, L. (2021), 'Point of care ultrasound use by registered nurses and nurse practitioners in clinical practice : an integrative review', Collegian, vol 28, no 4 , pp 456 - 463.
  • Ng Chok, H., Lewis, P., Mannix, J., Dickson, C. and Wilkes, L. (2021), 'Milestones in the journey : the story of refugees becoming registered nurses in Australia', Journal of Advanced Nursing, vol 77, no 11 , pp 4525 - 4536.
  • Jacobs, S., Taylor, C., Dixon, K. and Wilkes, L. (2020), 'The advantages and disadvantages of using High Fidelity Simulation as an environment to observe undergraduate nurses' actions and their alignment with clinical judgement characteristics', Clinical Nursing Studies, vol 8, no 1 , pp 15 - 20.
  • Geia, L., Baird, K., Bail, K., Barclay, L., Bennett, J., Best, O., Birks, M., Blackley, L., Blackman, R., Bonner, A., Bryant, R., Buzzacott, C., Campbell, S., Catling, C., Chamberlain, C., Cox, L., Cross, W., Cruickshank, M., Cummins, A., Dahlen, H., Daly, J., Darbyshire, P., Davidson, P., Denny-Wilson, E., De Souza, R., Doyle, K., Drummond, A., Duff, J., Duffield, C., Dunning, T., East, L., Elliott, D., Elmir, R., Fergie, D., Ferguson, C., Fernandez, R., Flower, D., Foureur, M., Fowler, C., Fry, M., Gorman, E., Grant, J., Gray, J., Halcomb, E., Hart, B., Hartz, D., Hazelton, M., Heaton, L., Hickman, L., Homer, C., Hungerford, C., Hutton, A., Jackson, D., Johnson, A., Kelly, M., Kitson, A., Knight, S., Levett-Jones, T., Lindsay, D., Lovett, R., Luck, L., Malloy, L., Manias, E., Mannix, J., Marriott, R., Martin, M., Massey, D., McCloughen, A., McGough, S., McGrath, L., Mills, J., Mitchell, B., Mohamed, J., Montayre, J., Moroney, T., Moyle, W., Moxham, L., Northam, H., Nowlan, S., O'Brien, T., Ogunsiji, O., Patterson, C., Pennington, K., Peters, K., Phillips, J., Power, T., Procter, N., Ramjan, L., Ramsay, N., Rasmussen, B., Rihari-Thomas, J., Rind, B., Robinson, M., Roche, M., Sainsbury, K., Salamonson, Y., Sherwood, J., Shields, L., Sim, J., Skinner, I., Smallwood, G., Smallwood, R., Stewart, L., Taylor, S., Usher, K., Virdun, C., Wannell, J., Ward, R., West, C., West, R., Wilkes, L., Williams, R., Wilson, R., Wynaden, D. and Wynne, R. (2020), 'A unified call to action from Australian nursing and midwifery leaders : ensuring that Black Lives Matter', Contemporary Nurse, vol 56, no 4 , pp 297 - 308.
  • Perez, D., Peters, K., Wilkes, L. and Murphy, G. (2019), 'Physical restraints in intensive care : an integrative review', Australian Critical Care, vol 32, no 2 , pp 165 - 174.
  • Ora, L., Mannix, J., Morgan, L. and Wilkes, L. (2019), 'Nurse-led integration of palliative care for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease : an integrative literature review', Journal of Clinical Nursing, vol 28, no 21-22 , pp 3725 - 3733.
  • Tsai, T., Luck, L., Jefferies, D. and Wilkes, L. (2019), 'Exploring the knowledge of student nurses about children who are overweight/obese', Clinical Nursing Studies, vol 7, no 4 , pp 63 - 69.
  • Tsai, T., Luck, L., Jefferies, D. and Wilkes, L. (2019), 'Children who are overweight or obese : attitudes and beliefs of nursing students in Taiwan', Clinical Nursing Studies, vol 7, no 1 , pp 89 - 97.
  • Jacobs, S., Taylor, C., Dixon, K. and Wilkes, L. (2019), 'The alignment of nursing actions to the characteristics of clinical judgement of undergraduate student nurses', Clinical Nursing Studies, vol 7, no 3 , pp 88 - 96.
  • Ng Chok, H., Mannix, J., Dickson, C. and Wilkes, L. (2018), 'The factors impacting personal and professional experiences of migrant nurses in Australia : an integrative review', Collegian, vol 25, no 2 , pp 247 - 253.
  • Tsai, T., Luck, L., Jefferies, D. and Wilkes, L. (2018), 'A tool to measure the attitudes and beliefs of nursing students towards childhood overweight/obesity', Collegian, vol 25 , pp 341 - 345.
  • Murphy, G., Peters, K., Wilkes, L. and Jackson, D. (2018), 'Adult children of parents with mental illness : dehumanization of a parent : 'She wasn't the wreck in those years that she was to become later'', International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, vol 27, no 3 , pp 1015 - 1021.
  • Ogunsiji, O., Wilkes, L. and Ng Chok, H. (2018), '"You take the private part of her body, ... you are taking a part of her life" : voices of circumcised African migrant women on female genital circumcision (FGC) in Australia', Health Care for Women International, vol 39, no 8 , pp 906 - 918.
  • Ng Chok, H., Mannix, J., Dickson, C. and Wilkes, L. (2018), 'Experiences of registered nurses from a refugee background : a scoping review', Journal of Clinical Nursing, vol 27, no 7-8 , pp 1275 - 1283.
  • Tsai, T., Luck, L., Jefferies, D. and Wilkes, L. (2018), 'Challenges in adapting a survey : ensuring cross-cultural equivalence', Nurse Researcher, vol 26, no 1 , pp 28 - 32.
  • Murphy, G., Peters, K., Wilkes, L. and Jackson, D. (2018), 'Adult children of parents with mental illness : parenting journeys', BMC Psychology, vol 6 .
  • Jacobs, S., Taylor, C., Dixon, K. and Wilkes, L. (2018), 'Consensus of the characteristics of clinical judgement utilised by nurses' in their practice : results of a survey', Open Journal of Nursing, vol 8, no 10 , pp 746 - 757.
  • Murphy, G., Peters, K., Wilkes, L. and Jackson, D. (2017), 'Adult children of parents with mental illness : navigating stigma', Child and Family Social Work, vol 22, no 1 , pp 330 - 338.
  • Wilkes, L., Doull, M., Ng Chok, H. and Mashingaidze, G. (2017), 'Developing a tool to measure the factors influencing nurses' enjoyment of nursing', Journal of Clinical Nursing, vol 26, no 13-14 , pp 1854 - 1860.
  • Hayman, B. and Wilkes, L. (2017), 'De novo families : lesbian motherhood', Journal of Homosexuality, vol 64, no 5 , pp 577 - 591.
  • Luck, L., Ng Chok, H., Scott, N. and Wilkes, L. (2017), 'The role of the breast care nurse in patient and family care', Journal of Clinical Nursing, vol 26, no 21-22 , pp 3422 - 3429.
  • Tsai, T., Luck, L., Jefferies, D. and Wilkes, L. (2017), 'Exploring nurses' knowledge and attitudes about children who are overweight/obese : a review of the literature', Clinical Nursing Studies, vol 5, no 1 , pp 50 - 56.
  • Young, K., Ng Chok, H. and Wilkes, L. (2017), 'Treatment in the home setting with intermittent pneumatic compression for a woman with chronic leg ulcers : a case report', BMC Nursing, vol 16, no 1 .
  • Wilkes, L., Luck, L. and Ng Chok, H. (2017), 'Participant recruitment : tips and tricks', International Journal of Qualitative Methods, vol 16 , pp 46 - 46.
  • Luck, L., Ng Chok, H. and Wilkes, L. (2017), 'Peer buddy mentoring project for nurses' career development', Clinical Nursing Studies, vol 5, no 4 , pp 82 - 87.
  • Perez, D., Peters, K., Wilkes, L. and Murphy, G. (2017), 'Physical restraints in intensive care : experiences of patients, families and nurses', Australian Nursing and Midwifery Journal, vol 24, no 10 , pp 45 - 45.
  • Messum, D., Wilkes, L., Peters, K. and Jackson, D. (2017), 'Senior managers' and recent graduates' perceptions of employability skills for health services management', Asia-Pacific Journal of Cooperative Education, vol 18, no 2 , pp 115 - 128.
  • Luck, L., Ng Chok, H. and Wilkes, L. (2017), 'Nurses as participants in research : an evaluation of recruitment techniques', Nurse Researcher, vol 25, no 2 , pp 44 - 48.
  • Marks, A., Wilkes, L., Blythe, S. and Griffiths, R. (2017), 'A novice researcher's reflection on recruiting participants for qualitative research', Nurse Researcher, vol 25, no 2 , pp 34 - 38.
  • McDonald, G., Jackson, D., Vickers, M. and Wilkes, L. (2016), 'Surviving workplace adversity : a qualitative study of nurses and midwives and their strategies to increase personal resilience', Journal of Nursing Management, vol 24, no 1 , pp 123 - 131.
  • Wilkes, L., Doull, M., Ng Chok, H. and Mashingaidze, G. (2016), 'Enjoyment in nursing : experiences from the clinical milieu', Journal of Clinical Nursing, vol 25, no 5-6 , pp 656 - 663.
  • Jackson, D., McDonald, G., Luck, L., Waine, M. and Wilkes, L. (2016), 'Some strategies to address the challenges of collecting observational data in a busy clinical environment', Collegian, vol 23, no 1 , pp 47 - 52.
  • Messum, D., Wilkes, L., Jackson, D. and Peters, K. (2016), 'Employability skills in health services management : perceptions of recent graduates', Asia Pacific Journal of Health Management, vol 11, no 1 , pp 25 - 32.
  • Marks, A., Wilkes, L., Blythe, S. and Griffiths, R. (2016), 'Intensive insulin therapy in the primary school setting : a meta-ethnographic synthesis', International Diabetes Nursing, vol 13, no 1-3 , pp 2 - 13.
  • Murphy, G., Peters, K., Wilkes, L. and Jackson, D. (2016), 'Adult children of parents with mental illness: losing oneself. Who am I?', Issues in Mental Health Nursing, vol 37, no 9 , pp 668 - 673.
  • Jacobs, S., Wilkes, L., Taylor, C. and Dixon, K. (2016), 'Addressing the challenge of developing a conceptual definition for clinical judgment', Nursing and Health, vol 4, no 1 , pp 1 - 8.
  • Wilkes, L., Doull, M., Paterson, J., Le Cornu, K. and Ng Chok, H. (2016), 'The role of the General Practice Liaison Nurse as integrated care coordinator : a Delphi study', Clinical Nursing Studies, vol 4, no 3 , pp 67 - 77.
  • Murphy, G., Peters, K., Wilkes, L. and Jackson, D. (2016), 'A partnership model for a reflective narrative for researcher and participant', Nurse Researcher, vol 24, no 1 , pp 15 - 19.
  • Ogunsiji, O., Foster, J. and Wilkes, L. (2016), 'Experiences of African women who migrate to a developed country and encounter domestic violence : a systematic review protocol of qualitative evidence', JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, vol 14, no 12 , pp 92 - 99.
  • Hayman, B. and Wilkes, L. (2016), 'Older lesbian women's health and healthcare : a narrative review of the literature', Journal of Clinical Nursing, vol 25, no 23-24 , pp 3454 - 3468.
  • Messum, D., Wilkes, L., Peters, K. and Jackson, D. (2016), 'Content analysis of vacancy advertisements for employability skills : challenges and opportunities for informing curriculum development', Journal of Teaching and Learning for Graduate Employability, vol 7, no 1 , pp 72 - 86.
  • Wilkes, L., Cross, W., Jackson, D. and Daly, J. (2015), 'A repertoire of leadership attributes : an international study of deans of nursing', Journal of Nursing Management, .
  • Wilkes, L., Cowin, L. and Johnson, M. (2015), 'The reasons students choose to undertake a nursing degree', Collegian, .
  • Wilkes, L., Cummings, J. and Haigh, C. (2015), 'Transcriptionist saturation : knowing too much about sensitive health and social data', Journal of Advanced Nursing, .
  • Hayman, B., Wilkes, L., Halcomb, E. and Jackson, D. (2015), 'Lesbian women choosing motherhood : the journey to conception', Journal of GLBT Family Studies, .
  • Wilkes, L., Daly, J., Cross, W. and Jackson, D. (2015), 'The rise of the nursing academic leader : pathways to deanship', Nursing and Health, vol 3, no 2 , pp 31 - 38.
  • Wilkes, L. (2015), 'Using the Delphi technique in nursing research', Nursing Standard, vol 29, no 39 , pp 43 - 49.
  • Mannix, J., Wilkes, L. and Daly, J. (2015), ''Good ethics and moral standing' : a qualitative study of aesthetic leadership in clinical nursing practice', Journal of Clinical Nursing, vol 24, no 11-12 , pp 1603 - 1610.
  • Murphy, G., Peters, K., Wilkes, L. and Jackson, D. (2015), 'Childhood parental mental illness : living with fear and mistrust', Issues in Mental Health Nursing, vol 36, no 4 , pp 294 - 299.
  • Messum, D., Wilkes, L. and Jackson, D. (2015), 'What employability skills are required of new health managers?', Asia Pacific Journal of Health Management, vol 10, no 1 , pp 28 - 35.
  • Wilkes, L., Cummings, J., Ratanapongleka, M. and Carter, B. (2015), 'Doctoral theses in nursing and midwifery : challenging their contribution to nursing scholarship and the profession', Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing, vol 32, no 4 , pp 6 - 14.
  • Mannix, J., Wilkes, L. and Daly, J. (2015), 'Aesthetic leadership : its place in the clinical nursing world', Issues in Mental Health Nursing, vol 36, no 5 , pp 357 - 361.
  • Wilkes, L., Luck, L. and O'Baugh, J. (2015), 'The role of a clinical nurse consultant in an Australian health district : a quantitative survey', BMC Nursing, vol 14, no 25 , pp 1 - 7.
  • Mannix, J., Wilkes, L. and Daly, J. (2015), 'Grace under fire : aesthetic leadership in clinical nursing', Journal of Clinical Nursing, vol 24, no 17-18 , pp 2649 - 2658.
  • Luck, L., Wilkes, L. and O'Baugh, J. (2015), 'Treading the clinical pathway : a qualitative study of advanced practice nurses in a local health district in Australia', BMC Nursing, vol 14 .
  • Wilkes, L. (2015), 'Developing a research culture with clinical nurses : personal reflections from the field', Annals of Nursing and Practice, vol 2, no 4 .
  • Mannix, J., Wilkes, L. and Daly, J. (2015), ''Watching an artist at work' : aesthetic leadership in clinical nursing workplaces', Journal of Clinical Nursing, .
  • Wilkes, L., Jackson, D., Daly, J. and Cross, W. (2015), 'The nursing dean's world : professional and personal lives', Nursing and Health, vol 3, no 4 , pp 97 - 102.
  • Ogunsiji, O. and Wilkes, L. (2015), 'Cultural explanations and procedures about female genital mutilation', Australian Nursing and Midwifery Journal, vol 22, no 9 , pp 51 - 51.
  • Jackson, D., Wilkes, L. and Luck, L. (2014), 'Cues that predict violence in the hospital setting : findings from an observational study', Collegian, .
  • O'Reilly, R., Wilkes, L., Luck, L. and Jackson, D. (2014), 'Being parents and workers : qualitative insights from child protection workers', Child Abuse Review, vol 23, no 5 , pp 311 - 323.
  • Wilkes, L., Cioffi, J., Cummings, J., Warne, B. and Harrison, K. (2014), 'Clients with chronic conditions : community nurse role in a multidisciplinary team', Journal of Clinical Nursing, .
  • Jackson, D., Wilkes, L., Waine, M. and Luck, L. (2014), 'Determining the frequency, kinds and cues of violence displayed by patients in an acute older person ward environment : findings from an observational study', International Journal of Older People Nursing, vol 9, no 4 , pp 317 - 323.
  • Mannix, J., Wilkes, L. and Daly, J. (2014), 'Pragmatism, persistence and patience : a user perspective on strategies for data collection using popular online social networks', Collegian, vol 21, no 2 , pp 127 - 133.
  • Wilkes, L., Cowin, L., Johnson, M. and Zheng, X. (2014), 'A montage of the qualities of the registered nurse', International Nursing Review, vol 61, no 4 , pp 555 - 562.
  • Murphy, G., Peters, K., Wilkes, L. and Jackson, D. (2014), 'A dynamic cycle of familial mental illness', Issues in Mental Health Nursing, vol 35, no 12 , pp 948 - 953.
  • Blythe, S., Wilkes, L. and Halcomb, E. (2014), 'The foster carer's experience : an integrative review', Collegian, vol 21, no 1 , pp 21 - 32.
  • Ogunsiji, O., Wilkes, L., Peters, K. and Jackson, D. (2013), 'Knowledge, attitudes and usage of cancer screening among West African migrant women', Journal of Clinical Nursing, vol 22, no 7-8 , pp 1026 - 1033.
  • Mannix, J., Wilkes, L. and Jackson, D. (2013), 'Marking out the clinical expert/clinical leader/clinical scholar : perspectives from nurses in the clinical arena', BMC Nursing, vol 12, no 12 , pp 1 - 8.
  • Hayman, B., Wilkes, L., Halcomb, E. and Jackson, D. (2013), 'Marginalised mothers : lesbian women negotiating heteronormative healthcare services', Contemporary Nurse, vol 44, no 1 , pp 120 - 127.
  • Wilkes, L., Cummings, J. and McKay, N. (2013), 'Developing a culture to facilitate research capacity building for clinical nurse consultants in generalist paediatric practice', Nursing Research and Practice, vol 2013 .
  • Wilkes, L. and Jackson, D. (2013), 'Enabling research cultures in nursing : insights from a multidisciplinary group of experienced researchers', Nurse Researcher, vol 20, no 4 , pp 28 - 34.
  • Hayman, B., Wilkes, L., Jackson, D. and Halcomb, E. (2013), 'De novo lesbian families : legitimizing the other mother', Journal of GLBT Family Studies, vol 9, no 3 , pp 273 - 287.
  • Jackson, D., Hutchinson, M., Luck, L. and Wilkes, L. (2013), 'Mosaic of verbal abuse experienced by nurses in their everyday work', Journal of Advanced Nursing, vol 69, no 9 , pp 2066 - 2075.
  • Mannix, J., Wilkes, L. and Daly, J. (2013), 'Attributes of clinical leadership in contemporary nursing : an integrative review', Contemporary Nurse, vol 45, no 1 , pp 10 - 21.
  • Wilkes, L., Mannix, J. and Jackson, D. (2013), 'Practicing nurses perspectives of clinical scholarship : a qualitative study', BMC Nursing, vol 12, no 21 .
  • Blythe, S., Wilkes, L., Jackson, D. and Halcomb, E. (2013), 'The challenges of being an insider in storytelling research', Nurse Researcher, vol 21, no 1 , pp 8 - 13.
  • Blythe, S., Halcomb, E., Wilkes, L. and Jackson, D. (2013), 'Caring for vulnerable children : challenges of mothering in the Australian foster care system', Contemporary nurse, vol 44, no 1 , pp 87 - 98.
  • Perrone, J., Vickers, M. and Wilkes, L. (2013), 'Facing adversity : authentic stories of living and working with panic attacks', Employee Responsibilities and Rights Journal, vol 25, no 4 , pp 257 - 275.
  • Blythe, S., Halcomb, E., Wilkes, L. and Jackson, D. (2013), 'Perceptions of long-term female foster-carers : I'm not a carer, I'm a mother', British Journal of Social Work, vol 43, no 6 , pp 1056 - 1072.
  • McDonald, G., Jackson, D., Wilkes, L. and Vickers, M. (2013), 'Personal resilience in nurses and midwives : effects of a work-based educational intervention', Contemporary Nurse, vol 45, no 1 , pp 134 - 143.
  • McDonald, G., Jackson, D., Wilkes, L. and Vickers, M. (2012), 'A work-based educational intervention to support the development of personal resilience in nurses and midwives', Nurse Education Today, vol 32, no 4 , pp 378 - 384.
  • Ogunsiji, O., Wilkes, L., Jackson, D. and Peters, K. (2012), 'Suffering and smiling : West African immigrant women's experience of intimate partner violence', Journal of Clinical Nursing, vol 21, no 11-12 , pp 1659 - 1665.
  • Hayman, B., Wilkes, L., Jackson, D. and Halcomb, E. (2012), 'Story-sharing as a method of data collection in qualitative research', Journal of Clinical Nursing, vol 21 , pp 285 - 287.
  • Power, T., Jackson, D., Weaver, R., Wilkes, L. and Carter, B. (2012), 'Autobiography as genre for qualitative data : a reservoir of experience for nursing research', Collegian, vol 19, no 1 , pp 39 - 43.
  • Ogunsiji, O., Wilkes, L., Jackson, D. and Peters, K. (2012), 'Beginning again : West African women's experiences of being migrants in Australia', Journal of Transcultural Nursing, vol 23, no 3 , pp 279 - 286.
  • Hayman, B., Wilkes, L., Jackson, D. and Halcomb, E. (2012), 'Exchange and equality during data collection : relationships through story sharing with lesbian mothers', Nurse Researcher, vol 19, no 4 , pp 6 - 10.
  • Elmir, R., Schmied, V., Wilkes, L. and Jackson, D. (2012), 'Separation, failure and temporary relinquishment : women's experiences of early mothering in the context of emergency hysterectomy', Journal of Clinical Nursing, vol 21, no 7-8 , pp 1119 - 1127.
  • Blythe, S., Jackson, D., Halcomb, E. and Wilkes, L. (2012), 'The stigma of being a long-term foster carer', Journal of Family Nursing, vol 18, no 2 , pp 234 - 260.
  • Hayman, B., Wilkes, L. and Jackson, D. (2012), 'Journaling : identification of challenges and reflection on strategies', Nurse researcher, vol 19, no 3 , pp 27 - 31.
  • Elmir, R., Jackson, D., Schmied, V. and Wilkes, L. (2012), ''Less feminine and less a woman' : the impact of unplanned postpartum hysterectomy on women', International Journal of Childbirth, vol 2, no 1 , pp 51 - 60.
  • Wilkes, L., Jackson, D., Miranda, C. and Watson, R. (2012), 'The role of clinical trial nurses : an Australian perspective', Collegian, vol 19, no 4 , pp 239 - 246.
  • Elmir, R., Schmied, V., Jackson, D. and Wilkes, L. (2012), 'Between life and death : women's experiences of coming close to death, and surviving a severe postpartum haemorrhage and emergency hysterectomy', Midwifery, vol 28, no 2 , pp 228 - 235.
  • Wilkes, L., Mannix, J. and Jackson, D. (2012), ''I am going to be a dad' : experiences and expectations of adolescent and young adult expectant fathers', Journal of Clinical Nursing, vol 21, no 1-2 , pp 180 - 188.
  • Edenborough, M., Wilkes, L., Jackson, D. and Mannix, J. (2011), 'Development and validation of the Child-to-Mother Violence Scale.', Nurse researcher, vol 18, no 2 , pp 63 - 76.
  • O'Reilly, R., Luck, L., Wilkes, L. and Jackson, D. (2011), 'Child protection workers: What they do', International Journal of Multiple Research Approaches, vol 5, no 1 , pp 122 - 138.
  • Wilkes, L., Cioffi, J., Fleming, A. and Lemiere, J. (2011), 'Defining pastoral care for older people in residential care', Contemporary Nurse, vol 37, no 2 .
  • Jackson, D., Peters, K., Hutchinson, M., Edenborough, M., Luck, L. and Wilkes, L. (2011), 'Exploring confidentiality in the context of nurse whistle blowing: Issues for nurse managers', Journal of Nursing Management, vol 19, no 5 , pp 655 - 663.
  • Wilkes, L., Peters, K., Weaver, R. and Jackson, D. (2011), 'Nurses involved in whistleblowing incidents: Sequelae for their families', Collegian, vol 18, no 3 , pp 101 - 106.
  • Wilkes, L. and Jackson, D. (2011), 'Trends in publication of research papers by Australian-based nurse authors', Collegian, vol 18, no 3 , pp 125 - 130.
  • Peters, K., Luck, L., Hutchinson, M., Wilkes, L., Andrew, S. and Jackson, D. (2011), 'The emotional sequelae of whistleblowing: Findings from a qualitative study', Journal of Clinical Nursing, vol 20, no 19-20 , pp 2907 - 2914.
  • George, A., Vickers, M., Wilkes, L. and Barton, B. (2011), 'Financial implications of working full time and caring for a child with a chronic illness', Australasian Journal of Early Childhood, vol 36, no 6 , pp 131 - 140.
  • Murphy, G., Peters, K., Jackson, D. and Wilkes, L. (2011), 'A qualitative meta-synthesis of adult children of parents with a mental illness', Journal of Clinical Nursing, vol 20, no 23-24 , pp 3430 - 3442.
  • Messum, D., Wilkes, L. and Jackson, D. (2011), 'Employability Skills: essential requirements in health manager vacancy advertisements', Asia Pacific Journal of Health Management, vol 6, no 2 , pp 22 - 28.
  • Elmir, R., Schmied, V., Jackson, D. and Wilkes, L. (2011), 'Interviewing people about potentially sensitive topics', Nurse Researcher, vol 19, no 1 , pp 12 - 16.
  • O'Reilly, R., Wilkes, L., Luck, L. and Jackson, D. (2010), 'The efficacy of family support and family preservation services on reducing child abuse and neglect: what the literature reveals', Journal of Child Health Care, vol 14, no 1 , pp 82 - 94.
  • Hutchinson, M., Vickers, M., Jackson, D. and Wilkes, L. (2010), 'Bullying as circuits of power : an Australian nursing perspective', Administrative, Theory and Praxis, vol 32, no 1 , pp 25 - 47.
  • Hutchinson, M., Wilkes, L., Jackson, D. and Vickers, M. (2010), 'Integrating individual, work group and organizational factors : testing a multidimensional model of bullying in the nursing workplace', Journal of Nursing Management, vol 18, no 2 , pp 173 - 181.
  • Power, T., Wilkes, L., Carter, B. and Jackson, D. (2010), 'Disrupted mothering in illness : a narrative synthesis of qualitative research', Journal of Advanced Nursing, vol 66, no 7 , pp 1435 - 1445.
  • Wilkes, L., Mohan, S., Luck, L. and Jackson, D. (2010), 'Development of a violence assessment tool in the emergency hospital setting', Nurse Researcher, vol 17, no 4 , pp 70 - 82.
  • Jackson, D., Peters, K., Andrew, S., Edenborough, M., Halcomb, E., Luck, L., Salamonson, Y. and Wilkes, L. (2010), 'Understanding whistleblowing : qualitative insights from nurse whistleblowers', Journal of Advanced Nursing, vol 66, no 10 , pp 2194 - 2201.
  • Elmir, R., Schmied, V., Wilkes, L. and Jackson, D. (2010), 'Women's perceptions and experiences of traumatic birth : a meta-ethnography', Journal of Advanced Nursing, vol 66, no 10 , pp 2142 - 2153.
  • Hutchinson, M., Vickers, M., Wilkes, L. and Jackson, D. (2010), 'A typology of bullying behaviours : the experiences of Australian nurses', Journal of Clinical Nursing, vol 19, no 15-16 , pp 2319 - 2328.
  • Jackson, D., Peters, K., Andrew, S., Edenborough, M., Halcomb, E., Luck, L., Salamonson, Y., Weaver, R. and Wilkes, L. (2010), 'Trial and retribution : a qualitative study of whistleblowing and workplace relationships in nursing', Advances in Contemporary Nursing, vol 36, no 40575 , pp 34 - 44.
  • Cioffi, J., Wilkes, L., Cummings, J., Warne, B. and Harrison, K. (2010), 'Multidisciplinary teams caring for clients with chronic conditions : experiences of community nurses and allied health professionals', Contemporary Nurse, vol 36, no 40575 , pp 61 - 70.
  • Wilkes, L., Jackson, D., Mohan, S. and Wallis, M. (2010), 'Close observation by 'specials' to promote the safety of the older person with behavioural disturbances in the acute care setting', Advances in Contemporary Nursing, vol 36, no 1-2 , pp 131 - 142.
  • Mcdonald, G., Vickers, M., Mohan, S., Wilkes, L. and Jackson, D. (2010), 'Workplace conversations : building and maintaining collaborative capital', Advances in Contemporary Nursing, vol 36, no 40575 , pp 96 - 105.
  • McDonald, G., Mohan, S., Jackson, D., Vickers, M. and Wilkes, L. (2010), 'Continuing connections : the experiences of retired and senior working nurse mentors', Journal of Clinical Nursing, vol 19, no 23-24 , pp 3547 - 3554.
  • O'Connor, M., White, K., Kristjanson, L., Cousins, K. and Wilkes, L. (2010), 'The prevalence of anxiety and depression in palliative care patients with cancer in Western Australia and New South Wales', Medical Journal of Australia, vol 193, no 5 , pp 44 - 47.
  • Mannix, J., Wilkes, L. and Luck, L. (2009), 'Key stakeholders in clinical learning and teaching in Bachelor of Nursing programs : a discussion paper', Advances in Contemporary Nursing, vol 32 , pp 60 - 69.
  • Hutchinson, M., Vickers, M., Wilkes, L. and Jackson, D. (2009), 'The worse you behave the more you seem to be rewarded : bullying in nursing as organizational corruption', Employee Responsibilities and Rights Journal, vol 21, no 3 , pp 213 - 229.
  • O'Baugh, J., Wilkes, L., Sneesby, K. and George, A. (2009), 'Investigation into the communication that takes place between nurses and patients during chemotherapy', Journal of Psychosocial Oncology, vol 27, no 4 , pp 396 - 414.
  • Mohan, S., Wilkes, L. and Jackson, D. (2008), 'Lifestyle of Asian Indians with coronary heart disease : the Australian context', Collegian, vol 15, no 3 , pp 115 - 121.
  • Wilkes, L., Cioffi, J., Warne, B., Harrison, K. and Vonu-Boriceanu, O. (2008), 'Clients with chronic and complex conditions : their experiences of community nursing services', Journal of Clinical Nursing, vol 17, no 7B , pp 160 - 168.
  • Wilkes, L. and Mohan, S. (2008), 'Nurses in the clinical area : relevance of a PhD', Collegian, vol 15, no 4 , pp 135 - 141.
  • Hayman, B., Wilkes, L. and Cioffi, J. (2008), 'Change process during redesign of a model of nursing practice in a surgical ward', Journal of Nursing Management, vol 16, no 3 , pp 257 - 265.
  • Wilkes, L., Jackson, D. and Power, T. (2008), 'The experiences of family members placing a relative into residential care : the move', Geriaction, vol 26, no 2 , pp 5 - 13.
  • Wilkes, L., Jackson, D. and Power, T. (2008), 'Placing a relative into a nursing home : family members' experiences after the move. A review of literature', Geriaction, vol 26, no 1 , pp 24 - 29.
  • Hutchinson, M., Jackson, D., Wilkes, L. and Vickers, M. (2008), 'A new model of bullying in the nursing workplace: Organisational characteristics as critical antecedents', Advances in Nursing Science, vol 31, no 2 , pp 60 - 71.
  • Parris, M., Vickers, M. and Wilkes, L. (2008), 'Friendships under strain: The work-personal life integration of middle managers', Community, Work & Family, vol 11, no 4 , pp 405 - 418.
  • Hutchinson, M., Wilkes, L., Vickers, M. and Jackson, D. (2008), 'The development and validation of a bullying inventory for the nursing workplace', Nurse Researcher, vol 15, no 2 , pp 19 - 29.
  • O'Baugh, J., Wilkes, L., Luke, S. and George, A. (2008), 'Positive attitude in cancer: The nurses' perspective', International Journal of Nursing Practice, vol 14, no 2 , pp 109 - 114.
  • Parris, M., Vickers, M. and Wilkes, L. (2008), 'Caught in the middle: Organisational impediments to middle managers' work life balance', Employee Responsibilities and Rights Journal, vol 20, no 2 , pp 101 - 117.
  • Beale, B., Wilkes, L., Power, B. and Beale, R. (2008), 'Aunties and Uncles co-operative family project : the experiences of children, volunteers and parents', Child: Care, Health and Development, vol 34, no 2 , pp 173 - 179.
  • Edenborough, M., Jackson, D., Mannix, J. and Wilkes, L. (2008), 'Living in the red zone : the experience of child-to-mother violence', Child and Family Social Work, vol 13, no 4 , pp 464 - 473.
  • George, A., Vickers, M., Wilkes, L. and Barton, B. (2008), 'Working and caring for a child with chronic illness : challenges in maintaining employment', Employee Responsibilities and Rights Journal, vol 20, no 3 , pp 165 - 176.
  • George, A., Vickers, M., Wilkes, L. and Barton, B. (2008), 'Working and caring for a child with chronic illness : barriers in achieving work-family balance', Journal of Management and Organization, vol 14, no 1 , pp 59 - 72.
  • O'Baugh, J., Wilkes, L., Vaughan, K. and O'Donohue, R. (2007), 'The role and scope of the clinical nurse consultant in Wentworth area health service, New South Wales, Australia', Journal of Nursing Management, vol 15, no 1 , pp 12 - 21.
  • Endrawes, G., O'Brien, L. and Wilkes, L. (2007), 'Mental Illness and Egyptian Families', International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, vol 16, no 3 , pp 178 - 187.
  • Cioffi, J., Wilkes, L., Warne, B., Harrison, K. and Vonu-Boriceanu, O. (2007), 'Community Nursing Care for Clients with Chronic and Complex Conditions', Collegian, vol 14, no 4 , pp 21 - 25.
  • Endrawes, G., O'Brien, L. and Wilkes, L. (2007), 'Egyptian Families caring for a relative with mental illness: A Hermeneutic study', International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, vol 16, no 6 , pp 431 - 440.
  • Cioffi, J., Fleming, A., Wilkes, L., Sinfield, M. and Le Miere, J. (2007), 'The effect of environmental change on residents with dementia: The perceptions of relatives and staff', Dementia, vol 6, no 2 , pp 215 - 231.
  • Ogunsiji, O., Wilkes, L. and Jackson, D. (2007), 'Female genital mutilation : Origin, beliefs, prevalence and implications for health care workers caring for immigrant women in Australia', Contemporary Nurse, vol 25, no 1-2 , pp 22 - 30.
  • Jackson, D., Wilkes, L. and Mcdonald, G. (2007), ''If I was in my daughter's body I'd be devastated': Women's experiences of mothering and overweight or obese child', Journal of Child Health Care, vol 11, no 1 , pp 29 - 39.
  • Hayman, B., Cioffi, J. and Wilkes, L. (2006), 'Redesign of the Model of Nursing Practice in an acute care ward : Nurses' experiences', Collegian, vol 13, no 1 , pp 31 - 36.
  • Wilkes, L., White, K., Mohan, S. and Beale, B. (2006), 'Accessing metropolitan cancer care services: Practical needs of rural families', Journal of Psychosocial Oncology, vol 24, no 2 , pp 85 - 101.
  • Edenborough, M., Wilkes, L., Jackson, D. and Mannix, J. (2006), 'Child-to-mother violence: A pilot study', Contemporary Nurse, vol 21, no 2 , pp 297 - 310.
  • Hutchinson, M., Vickers, M., Jackson, D. and Wilkes, L. (2006), 'They stand you in a corner; you are not to speak: Nurses tell of abusive indoctrination in work teams dominated by bullies', Advances in Contemporary Nursing, vol 21, no 2 , pp 228 - 238.
  • Cioffi, J., Salter, C., Wilkes, L., Vonu-Boriceanu, O. and Scott, J. (2006), 'Clinicians' responses to abnormal vital signs in an emergency department', Australian Critical Care, vol 19, no 2 , pp 66 - 72.
  • Hutchinson, M., Vickers, M., Jackson, D. and Wilkes, L. (2006), 'Workplace Bullying in nursing: Towards a more critical organisational perspective.', Nursing Inquiry, vol 13, no 2 , pp 118 - 126.
  • Hutchinson, M., Vickers, M., Jackson, D. and Wilkes, L. (2006), 'Like wolves in a pack: Predatory alliances of bullies in nursing', Journal of Management and Organization, vol 12, no 3 , pp 235 - 250.
  • Kristjanson, L., Ng, C., Oldham, L., Wilkes, L., White, K. and Maher, L. (2006), 'The impact and responses of men who have experienced testicular cancer', The Australian Journal of Cancer Nursing, vol 7, no 1 , pp 10 - 17.
  • George, A., Vickers, M., Wilkes, L. and Barton, B. (2006), 'Chronic grief: Experiences of working parents of children with chronic illness', Contemporary Nurse, vol 23, no 2 , pp 228 - 242.
  • Oldham, L., Kristjanson, L., Ng, C., White, K. and Wilkes, L. (2006), 'Female relatives' experiences of testicular cancer', Australian Journal of Cancer Nursing, vol 7, no 1 , pp 18 - 24.
  • Mohan, S., Wilkes, L. and Jackson, D. (2006), 'Coronary heart disease in Asian Indians: Perspectives of family members', Advances in Contemporary Nursing, vol 23, no 2 , pp 189 - 201.
  • Wilkes, L., Beale, B. and Cole, R. (2006), 'Aunties and Uncles Co-operative Family Project Ltd: Volunteers making a difference in the lives of children and parents', Contemporary Nurse, vol 23, no 2 , pp 291 - 302.
  • Edenborough, M., Jackson, D., Mannix, J., Wilkes, L. and Lines, K. (2005), 'Current state of knowledge on child-to-mother violence: A literature review', Contemporary Nurse, vol 18, no 1-2 , pp 199 - 210.
  • Wilkes, L., Fleming, A., Wilkes, B., Cioffi, J. and Le Miere, J. (2005), 'Environmental approach to reducing agitation in older persons with dementia in a nursing home', Australasian Journal of Ageing, vol 24 , pp 141 - 145.
  • Vaughan, K., Wilkes, L., O'Baugh, J. and O'Donohue, R. (2005), 'The Role and Scope of the Clinical Nurse Consultant in Wentworth Area Health Service: A Qualitative Study', Collegian, vol 12, no 3 , pp 14 - 19.
  • Borbasi, S., Jackson, D. and Wilkes, L. (2005), 'Fieldwork in Nursing Research: Positionality, practicalities and predicaments', Journal of Advanced Nursing, vol 51, no 5 , pp 493 - 501.
  • Wilkes, L. and White, K. (2005), 'The Family and Nurse in Partnership: Providing Day-to-Day Care for Rural Cancer patients', Australian Journal of Rural Health, vol 13, no 2 , pp 121 - 126.
  • Mohan, S., Wilkes, L., Ogunsiji, O. and Walker, A. (2005), 'Caring for Patients with Cancer in Non-Specialist Wards: the Nurse Experience', European Journal of Cancer Care, vol 14, no 3 , pp 256 - 263.
  • Wilkes, L. and Beale, B. (2005), 'Role Conflict: Appropriateness of a Nurse Researcher's Actions in the Clinical Field', Nurse Researcher, vol 12, no 4 , pp 57 - 70.
  • Hutchinson, M., Vickers, M., Jackson, D. and Wilkes, L. (2005), 'I'm Gonna Do What I Wanna Do!". Organisational Change as a Vehicle for Bullies.', Health Care Managament Review, vol 30, no 4 , pp 331 - 338.
  • Ogunsiji, O. and Wilkes, L. (2004), 'Managing family life while studying: Single mothers' lived experience of being students in a nursing program', Contemporary Nurse: health care across the lifespan, vol 18, no 91-2 , pp 108 - 123.
  • Wilkes, L., Cioffi, J. and Ho, S. (2004), 'Prostate cancer: men's health and their prostate', Health Education, vol 104, no 3 , pp 143 - 151.
  • Wilkes, L., Mohan, S., White, K. and Smith, H. (2004), 'Evaluation of an after hours telephone support service for rural palliative care patients and their families: A pilot study', Australian Journal of Rural Health, vol 12, no 3 , pp 95 - 98.
  • White, K., Wilkes, L., Cooper, K. and Barbato, M. (2004), 'The impact of unrelieved suffering on palliative care nurses', International Journal of Palliative Nursing, vol 10, no 9 , pp 438 - 443.
  • O'Baugh, J., Wilkes, L., Luke, S. and George, A. (2003), ''Being positive': perceptions of patients with cancer and their nurses.', Journal of Advanced Nursing, vol 44, no 3 , pp 262 - 270.
  • Wilkes, L., Boxer, E. and White, K. (2003), 'The hidden side of nursing: why caring for patients with malignant malodorous wounds is so difficult', Journal of Wound Care, vol 12, no 2 , pp 76 - 80.
  • Wilkes, L., O'Baugh, J., Luke, S. and George, A. (2003), 'Positive attitude in cancer: Patient's perspectives', Oncology Nursing Forum, vol 30, no 3 , pp 412 - 416.
  • Wilkes, L. (2003), 'Ethics on the floor', Collegian, vol 10, no 2 , pp 34 - 39.
  • Wilkes, L., Castro, M., Mohan, S., Sundaraj, R. and Noore, F. (2003), 'Health Status of patients with chronic pain attending the pain center', Pain Management Nursing, vol 4, no 2 , pp 70 - 76.
  • Mohan, S., Wilkes, L. and Jackson, D. (2003), 'Coronary heart disease in Indians: A review of literature', Advances in Contemporary Nursing, vol 15, no 3 , pp 274 - 286.
  • Hills, S. and Wilkes, L. (2003), 'Occupational exposure of nurses working in high risk areas: An Australian study.', Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing, vol 21, no 1 , pp 28 - 34.
  • Wilkes, L., White, K. and Beale, B. (2002), 'Life after breast cancer: Australian women's stories of support.', Collegian, vol 9, no 2 , pp 22 - 26.
  • Wilkes, L., Borbasi, S., Hawes, C., Edenborough, M. and May, D. (2002), 'Measuring the outputs of nursing research and development in Australia: the researchers', Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing, vol 19, no 4 , pp 15 - 20.
  • Borbasi, S., Hawes, C., Wilkes, L., Edenborough, M. and May, D. (2002), 'Measuring the outputs of Australian nursing research published 1995-2000.', Journal of Advanced Nursing, vol 38, no 5 , pp 489 - 497.
  • Cioffi, J., Wilkes, L. and Hartcher-O'Brien, J. (2002), 'Outdoor workers and sun protection: Knowledge and behaviour', The Australian Journal of Construction Economics and Building, vol 2 , pp 10 - 14.
  • Wilkes, L., Le Miere, J. and Mohan, S. (2001), 'Caring for residents: The effects of education on staff attitude and knowledge in an aged care', Geriaction, vol 19 , pp 15 - 21.
  • Wilkes, L. and Beale, B. (2001), 'Palliative care at home: Stress for nurses in urban and rural New South Wales, Australia', International Journal of Nursing Practice, vol 7, no 5 , pp 306 - 313.
  • Wilkes, L., White, K., Smeal, T. and Beale, B. (2001), 'Malignant wound management: Wwhat dressings do nurses use', Journal of wound Care, vol 10, no 3 , pp 65 - 69.
  • Beale, B. and Wilkes, L. (2001), 'Nurses researcher: Always a researcher, sometimes a nurse', Collegian, vol 8, no 4 , pp 33 - 39.
  • Wilkes, L., Withnall, J., Beale, B., Hobson, J., Durham, M., Harris, R., White, K. and Kristjanson, L. (2001), 'Stories about Beast cancer in Australian Womens magazines: Information sources for risk, early', European Journal of Oncology Nursing, vol 5, no 2 , pp 80 - 88.

Conference Papers

  • Messum, D., Wilkes, L., Peters, K. and Jackson, D. (2016), 'Senior managers' and recent graduates' perceptions of employability skills for health services management', Australian Collaborative Education Network. National Conference, Sydney, N.S.W..
  • George, A., Vickers, M., Wilkes, L. and Barton, B. (2007), 'Building Resilience in Working Parents of Children with Chronic Illness', 15th Annual International Conference of the Association on Employment Practices and Principles (AEPP), Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA.
  • Hutchinson, M., Vickers, M., Jackson, D. and Wilkes, L. (2006), 'The worse you behave, the more you seem to be rewarded!': Bullying in nursing as organisational corruption', Asia-Pacific Researchers in Organization Studies 11th International Colloquium (APROS 11), Melbourne, Australia.
  • Hutchinson, M., Vickers, M., Jackson, D. and Wilkes, L. (2006), 'The Development and validation of a multidimensional workplace bullying instrument', 14th Annual International Conference of Association of Employment Practices and Principles, New York, USA.
  • George, A., Vickers, M., Wilkes, L. and Barton, B. (2006), 'Working and caring for a child with chronic illness: Careerist concerns and stressful choices', 2006 Annual International Conference of the Association of Employment Practices and Principles, New York, USA.
  • George, A., Vickers, M., Wilkes, L. and Barton, B. (2006), 'Working and caring for a child with chronic illness: Workplace concerns', Management: Pragmatism, Philosophy, Priorities : Proceedings of the 20th ANZAM Conference, Rydges Capricorn Resort, Yeppoon, Queensland.
  • Parris, M., Vickers, M. and Wilkes, L. (2006), 'Integration or Collision?: Middle Managers' Concerns for Work-Life Balance', 14th Annual International Conference 2006 of the Association on Employment Practices and Principles (AEPP), New York City, New York, USA.
  • Muneshwar, S., Vickers, M., Wilkes, L. and Fallon, W. (2006), 'Understanding Bullying in Commercial Kitchens: An Insider's View', Inaugural New Zealand International Hospitality Management Conference - 2006, Novotel Tainui Hotel, Hamilton, New Zealand.
  • Hutchinson, M., Vickers, M., Jackson, D. and Wilkes, L. (2005), 'I'm Gonna Do What I Wanna Do!": Organizational Change as a Legitimized Vehicle for Bullies"', Association on Employment Practices and Principles 13th Annual International Conference 2005, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
  • Hutchinson, M., Vickers, M., Jackson, D. and Wilkes, L. (2005), 'Like Wolves in a Pack: Stories of Predatory Alliances of Bullies in Nursing', Engaging the Multiple Contexts of Management: the 19th Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management (ANZAM) Conference, Canberra, ACT, Australia.
  • Parris, M., Vickers, M. and Wilkes, L. (2004), 'Managing in the Middle: A Review of the Middle Management Experience in the 21st Century', 12th Annual International Conference 2004 for the Association on Employment Practices and Principles (AEPP), Fort Lauderdale Beach, Florida, USA.
  • Vickers, M. and Wilkes, L. (2004), 'Informal Elder Care and Full Time Work in Australia: A Vital Exploration', 12th Annual International Conference 2004 of the Association on Employment Practices and Principles (AEPP), Fort Lauderdale Beach, Florida, USA.
  • Hutchinson, M., Vickers, M., Jackson, D. and Wilkes, L. (2004), 'Bullying in nursing: introducing an Australian study', Leadership in the 21st Century: Working, living and surviving organizational life, Fort Lauderdale Beach, Florida, USA.

Previous Projects

Title: Experiences of nursing workforce in refugee health
Funder:
  • South Western Sydney Local Health District
Western Researchers: Olayide Ogunsiji and Lesley Wilkes
Years: 2013-10-15 - 2014-12-31
ID: P00021818
Title: Female genital mutilation: Prevalence, attitudes and associated health issues amongst African migrant.
Funder:
  • University of Western Sydney
Western Researchers: Olayide Ogunsiji and Lesley Wilkes
Years: 2012-11-15 - 2014-09-30
ID: P00021213
Title: Pilot study to test methodology for a larger study to assist decision making when feeding people with advanced dementia
Funder:
  • Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT)
Western Researchers: Lesley Wilkes and Jane Cioffi
Years: 2013-09-12 - 2014-10-30
ID: P00021788
Title: Bullying in the Workplace: A Survey of State of Florida Nurses USA
Funder:
  • University of Western Sydney
Western Researchers: Margaret Vickers, Lesley Wilkes and Debra Jackson
Years: 2005-03-03 - 2006-03-02
ID: P0014546
Title: Model of care: A family focused approach to promote child protection
Funder:
  • Australian Research Council (ACRG)
  • The Benevolent Society
Western Researchers: Debra Jackson and Lesley Wilkes
Years: 2007-03-15 - 2010-12-31
ID: P0015198
Title: Chronic and complex clients in a community health service: Characteristics and nursing service provision
Funder:
  • University of Western Sydney
  • Sydney West Area Health Service
Western Researchers: Jane Cioffi and Lesley Wilkes
Years: 2005-05-10 - 2006-06-30
ID: P0014548
Title: A Culture Specific Clinical Model for Service Delivery for an Acute Care Hospital: The Collaborative Process and Outcomes
Funder:
  • Australian Research Council (ACRG)
  • Wentworth Area Health Service
Western Researchers: Lesley Wilkes and Jane Cioffi
Years: 2001-01-01 - 2002-12-31
ID: P0009614
Title: The impact of testicular cancer: Support needs of the men and their partners
Funder:
  • University of Western Sydney
Western Researchers: Lesley Wilkes
Years: 1999-01-01 - 1999-12-31
ID: P0011224
Title: A study of the prevalence, experience and nature of child-to-mother violence in a high risk geographical area
Funder:
  • Australian Research Council (ACRG)
  • Wentworth Area Health Service
Western Researchers: Lesley Wilkes, Debra Jackson and Judy Mannix
Years: 2003-09-15 - 2007-04-11
ID: P0012658
Title: The managemet of malignant wounds: The experiences of expert palliative care nurses
Funder:
  • University of Western Sydney
Western Researchers: Lesley Wilkes
Years: 1999-07-01 - 2001-07-30
ID: P0012902
Title: Designated Research Group - Oncology and palliative Care Nursing
Funder:
  • University of Western Sydney
Western Researchers: Lesley Wilkes
Years: 1996-07-26 - 2001-12-31
ID: P0012998
Title: Rural and remote residents accessing metroploitan medical treatment: practical needs of cancer patients and their families
Funder:
  • University of Western Sydney
Western Researchers: Lesley Wilkes and Barbara Beale
Years: 2001-01-01 - 2001-12-31
ID: P0011878
Title: Evaluation of an after hours telephone service (AHTSS) for rural palliative care patients and their families: A pilot study
Funder:
  • Australian Rotary Health (non ACRG)
Western Researchers: Lesley Wilkes
Years: 1998-10-26 - 1999-12-31
ID: P0012014
Title: Development of a Palliative Care Service for Rural and Remote Communities [via Edith Cowan]
Funder:
  • National Health and Medical Research Council (ACRG)
Western Researchers: Lesley Wilkes
Years: 2002-01-01 - 2003-12-31
ID: P0012058
Title: Investigation into the communication which takes place between chemo-nurses and patients during periods of drug administration
Funder:
  • NSW Nurses and Midwives Board
Western Researchers: Lesley Wilkes
Years: 2005-02-01 - 2006-01-31
ID: P0014696
Title: Defining pastoral care and its value for older people
Funder:
  • University of Western Sydney
  • Our Lady of Consolation Aged Care Services Ltd
  • Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT)
Western Researchers: Lesley Wilkes and Jane Cioffi
Years: 2005-08-31 - 2007-03-30
ID: P0014756
Title: Determining Best Practice For The Management of People With Dementia And/Or Delirium In Acute Care
Funder:
  • University of Western Sydney
  • Sydney West Area Health Service
Western Researchers: Lesley Wilkes and Debra Jackson
Years: 2006-07-25 - 2007-08-10
ID: P0015169
Title: Violence in the hospital setting: Testing the predictive validity of a violence assessment tool for nurses
Funder:
  • Australian Research Council (ACRG)
  • Sydney West Area Health Service
Western Researchers: Debra Jackson, Lauretta Luck and Lesley Wilkes
Years: 2009-01-13 - 2011-03-14
ID: P00016199
Title: Bullying in the workplace: A study of Australian nurses
Funder:
  • Australian Research Council (ACRG)
  • Northern Rivers Area Health Service
  • Wentworth Area Health Service
Western Researchers: Margaret Vickers, Debra Jackson and Lesley Wilkes
Years: 2003-12-16 - 2007-06-14
ID: P0012682
Title: Surviving and thriving in the face of workplace adversity: An intervention to develop personal resilience in nurses and midwives
Funder:
  • Sydney West Area Health Service
  • Australian Research Council (ACRG)
Western Researchers: Debra Jackson, Margaret Vickers and Lesley Wilkes
Years: 2006-10-06 - 2010-08-30
ID: P0015033
Title: Experience of Australian midwives caring for women living with consequences of female genital mutilation (FGM)
Funder:
  • University of Western Sydney
Western Researchers: Olayide Ogunsiji and Lesley Wilkes
Years: 2011-09-13 - 2013-06-30
ID: P00020425
Title: Full Time Workers Caring for Children with Chronic Illness: A National Study
Funder:
  • Australian Research Council (ACRG)
  • The Childrens Hospital at Westmead
Western Researchers: Margaret Vickers and Lesley Wilkes
Years: 2005-03-08 - 2008-08-22
ID: P0012738
Title: Care of clients with chronic and complex conditions: Role of the community nurse in the multidisciplinary team
Funder:
  • University of Western Sydney
  • Sydney West Area Health Service
Western Researchers: Jane Cioffi and Lesley Wilkes
Years: 2007-12-18 - 2009-02-28
ID: P0015876

Supervision

Professor Wilkes is available to be a principal supervisor for doctoral projects

Current Supervision

Thesis Title: Story Sharing: Experiences of Lesbian Mothering
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: A Longitudinal Study of Carer Needs and Outcomes
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: A comparative study of the effectiveness of diabetes education programs provided by the Wentworth Area Diabetes Service
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: The Art of Clinical Leadership in Contemporary Nursing
Field of Research:

Previous Supervision

Thesis Title: Respectful relationships: An approach to ethical decision-making for gerontic nursing.
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: Ethical decision-making processes employed by registered nurses working in aged care facilities.
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: The use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) as Lived by Individuals Living with Chronic Illness
Field of Research: Nursing
Thesis Title: Complementary therapies familiarity and use by midwives and women
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: Parenting a Child with Cancer
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: Mother, baby residential admission: the mother's experience
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: Spiritual Care of the Dying: A Community Nursing Perspective
Field of Research: Nursing
Thesis Title: Being in the Middle: Registered Nurses' Experiences of Parent Hospitalisation
Field of Research: Nursing
Thesis Title: Redesign of a Model of Nursing Practice: A Case Study
Field of Research: Nursing
Thesis Title: Support Needs of Stroke Survivors: What They Need and How They Get it
Field of Research: Nursing
Thesis Title: Egyptian Families caring for a Relative with Mental Illness in Australia
Field of Research: Health
Thesis Title: QUALITY OF LIFE OF PEOPLE WITH A MENTAL ILLNESS LIVING IN BOARDING HOUSES
Field of Research: Mental Health Nursing
Thesis Title: Coronary Heart Disease and Migrant Asian Indians in Australia: Experiences, Health Knowledge, Beliefs and Behaviours.
Field of Research: Other Health
Thesis Title: A comparative study of the effectiveness of diabetes education programs provided by the Wentworth Area Diabetes Service
Field of Research: Nursing
Thesis Title: A safe patient environment: The place of staff attitude to teamwork, safety and error
Field of Research: Nursing, N.e.c.
Thesis Title: LIFE IN THE MIDDLE: MIDDLE MANAGERS' EXPERIENCES IN AND OUT OF THE WORKPLACE
Field of Research: Business And Management
Thesis Title: Bullying in the Workplace: A Study of Australian Nurses
Field of Research: Nursing
Thesis Title: A study of the prevalence, experience and nature of child to mother violence in a high risk geographical area.
Field of Research: Nursing, N.e.c.
Thesis Title: Meaning of Health: Migration Experience and Health Seeking Behaviour of West African Women in Australia
Field of Research: Community Health
Thesis Title: Working Full Time and Caring for a Child with a Chronic Illness
Field of Research: Community Health
Thesis Title: Surviving and Thriving in the Face of Workplace Adversity: An Intervention to Improve Personal Resilience in Nurses and Midwives
Field of Research: Nursing
Thesis Title: A Family Focused Approach to Promote Child Protection: What Child Protection Workers Do and Experience
Field of Research: Children's Services
Thesis Title: Australian Women's Experiences of Severe Postpartum Haemorrhage and Emergency Hysterectomy: Stories of Survival
Field of Research: Midwifery

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