Registration Brochure The 3rd Biennial Australian Capital Region Nursing and Midwifery Research Centre Conference 16 & 17 October 2014 Setting an Agenda for Nurses and Midwives in the 21st Century Research Centre for Nursing & Midwifery Practice
Table of Contents Page Conference Dates... 1 Welcome address...2 Conference Host...3 Organising committee...3 Conference aim...4 Conference objectives...4 Scientific committee...4 Conference venue...5 Keynote speakers...6 Plenary speakers...8 Social events...10 Canberra attractions...10 Program outline...11 Call for abstracts...13 Registration and payment information...14 Cancellation policy...14 Registration form...15 Conference Dates Call for abstracts opens Friday 7 th March 2014 Abstract submission closes Friday 30 th May 2014 Abstract acceptance notification Friday 20 th June 2014 Early bird registration closes Friday 27 th June 2014 Conference registration closes Friday 3 rd October 2014 Presenter registration closes Friday 27 th June 2014 Conference opens Conference Dinner Conference breakfast - Invited guests Conference closes Thursday 16 th October Thursday 16 th October Friday 17 th October Friday 17 th October 1
Welcome Message from the ACT Chief Nurse On behalf of ACT Nurses and Midwives, I welcome all conference delegates to the 3rd Biennial Australian Capital Region Nursing and Midwifery Research Centre Conference. This year s conference theme, Setting an Agenda for Nurses and Midwives in the 21st Century, is particularly relevant in light of the increasing complexity of health care, rising costs driven by an ageing population and the communities expectations of the right to universal health care. We need to critically examine how nursing and midwifery education and research can lead and inform the healthcare agenda and be proactive in preparing the workforce to meet these health care challenges. We need to use research and education to ensure improvements in health technologies, new drug therapies and other clinical care advances are best used, how we can engage effectively with the community and how the prevailing culture affects clinical care. I welcome your participation in this conference. Knowing what challenges us as health professionals and working together to meet these challenges will ensure that Setting an Agenda for Nurses and Midwives in the 21st Century places us at the forefront of contemporary practice. I would like to acknowledge the Keynote and Plenary Speakers, colleagues who inspire us to grow as health professionals. I thank the concurrent session presenters and the poster presenters. The presentation of their research makes us proud of our achievements as nurses and midwives. My thanks also to the Conference Planning Committee and Scientific Committees and most importantly, thank you too for your interest and attendance. I would like to convey a very special thank you to our sponsors. Their generosity enables us to convene our conference at a world class venue with internationally regarded speakers. Once again, welcome to the 3rd Biennial Australian Capital Region Nursing and Midwifery Research Centre Conference. I look forward to two days of stimulating presentations, rigorous conversation and fun. Veronica Croome ACT Chief Nurse 2
Conference Host The ACT Health Nursing and Midwifery Office is hosting the 3 rd Biennial Australian Capital Region Nursing and Midwifery Research Centre Conference. Organising Committee Ms Veronica Croome Adj. A/Professor Marian Currie Professor Deborah Davis A/Professor Daniel Nicholls Ms Jill Parke Ms Irene Lake Mrs Julie Kussy Ms Barbara Conroy Ms Clare Newhouse ACT Chief Nurse A/Director Research Centre for Nursing and Midwifery Practice, Australian National University Clinical Chair Midwifery, University of Canberra Clinical Chair Mental Health Nursing, University of Canberra Project Officer, Research Centre for Nursing and Midwifery Practice ACT Health Program Director, Nursing Sensitive Indicator Research Centre for Nursing and Midwifery Practice ACT Health Senior Nurse Advisor Nursing and Midwifery Office ACT Health Research Administrative Assistant Research Centre for Nursing and Midwifery Practice ACT Health Administrative Assistant Student Clinical Placement Unit ACT Health 3
Conference Aim To examine which research, clinical, education and cultural healthcare issues need to be included in an agenda for nursing and midwifery practice in the 21 st century? Conference objectives Determine: How nursing and midwifery will prepare the workforce in the 21 st century What will constitute appropriate patient care in the 21 st century How the health care environment can be developed to address advances in technology and care Scientific Committee Adj. A/Professor Marian Currie Professor Mary Cruickshank Professor Deborah Davis A/Professor Daniel Nicholls A/Professor Gylo Hercelinsky A/Professor Jenny Browne Professor Anne Gardner A/Professor Margaret McLeod A/Director Research Centre for Nursing and Midwifery Practice, Australian National University Head of Discipline, Nursing and Midwifery Faculty of Health, University of Canberra Clinical Chair Midwifery, University of Canberra Clinical Chair Mental Health Nursing, University of Canberra Senior Lecturer, Nursing University of Canberra Convenor of Midwifery Bachelor Degree University of Canberra Professor of Nursing, School of Nursing, Midwifery & Paramedicine (NSW&ACT) Associate Head of School, Nursing, Midwifery and Indigenous Health Charles Sturt University 4
Conference Venue The Hyatt Hotel Canberra, located in Commonwealth Avenue Yarralumla, began its life in 1924 as the Hostel Canberra a hub for Parliamentarians and distinguished visitors, creating an enduring bond with the Canberra community. The original hotel section has been faithfully restored to its former Art Deco grace and charm. The hotel is surrounded by hectares of landscaped gardens on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin, in the heart of Australia s diplomatic enclave only minutes from the city centre and within a short stroll to Canberra s award winning galleries and attractions. The hotel has outdoor courtyards, sun filled verandas and retains the serene and inviting atmosphere of a country estate. The building is registered by the heritage commission and is renowned as an Art Deco masterpiece. Accommodation The Hyatt Hotel Canberra is offering all Conference delegates a 10% discount on the current room rate for conference accommodation bookings. For further information or to make a booking please contact The Hyatt Hotel. Sarwat Maqbool Ph: (+61 2) 6273 4973 5
Keynote Speakers Professor Roger Watson Thursday 16th October Professor of Nursing, University of Hull. Member of the UK Research Excellence Framework sub-panel in Allied Health Professions, Dentistry, Nursing and Pharmacy. Roger is a graduate of The University of Edinburgh with a PhD in biochemistry from The University of Sheffield. He qualified in nursing at St George s Hospital, London. Working in care of older people, he has a special interest in the feeding and nutritional problems of older people with dementia. He is Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Advanced Nursing and a frequent visitor to China and Australia where he has visiting positions. Professor Christine Duffield Friday 17th October University of Technology Sydney- Associate Dean (Research) Director, Centre for Health Services Management and Director, Health Services and Practice Research Strength UTS. Christine s research has focused on issues associated with nurses and their work and issues facing the nursing workforce. She led the first study in Australia which examined the relationship between nursing numbers, the mix of staff and patient and staff outcomes. Other funded research projects include defining advanced practice in a range of clinical facilities, the impact of adding nursing support workers, the costs and consequences of nursing turnover, factors impacting on nurses health and the role of nurse managers and leaders in ensuring positive patient and staff outcomes. She has been at the forefront of ensuring the translation of her research findings into management and clinical practice across a range of care facilities nationally and internationally. 6
Dr Robyn Maude - Friday 17th October Senior Lecturer and Director of Student Research at the Graduate School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health at Victoria University of Wellington (VUW), New Zealand. Robyn provides Lead Maternity Care (LMC) for women birthing in hospital and at home. She is a member of the Midwifery and Normal Birth Research Group at VUW. Her research interests include; promotion and protection of normal birth through awareness of Knowledge Translation and Quality Improvement and effects on clinical midwifery practice. Her PhD research focused on translating evidence into practice around Intermittent Auscultation of the fetal heart rate for low risk women. Current research interests include: Fetal heart rate monitoring and fetal movements; Water immersion and waterbirth; Medico-legal aspects of the provision of care; Knowledge translation, Knowledgeto-Action process; Quality improvement and clinical effectiveness; Continuity of midwifery care; Standards of midwifery practice; Models of midwifery and Midwifery Leadership. 7
Plenary Speakers Professor Eimear Muir-Cochrane Thursday 16th October Professor of Nursing and Chair of Mental Health Nursing Flinders University, Adjunct Professor at UNISA, Visiting Professor at City University, London. Eimear is a current TEQSA expert and a Member of the ANMAC Registered Nurse Accreditation Committee. She is currently Associate Editor of the Journal Nursing and Health Sciences. Her current research projects focus on a number of areas including absconding, restraint and seclusion of psychiatric patients, community mental health nursing, the role of peer support workers in research and teaching, interdisciplinary education, ethics, and youth homelessness, mental health and medication issues Professor Wendy Chaboyer - Thursday 16th October Director, NHMRC National Centre for Research Excellence in Nursing Interventions for Hospitalised Patients- Griffith University. Visiting Professor, Institute for Health and Care Sciences, University of Gothenburg. Wendy s research interests include: Patient safety in acute care including pressure injury prevention, surgical dressings and surgical site infections, clinical handover; Patient participation in care; Quantitative research methods including survey design and instrument construction; Intervention studies including RCT and Ethnography and mixed method. 8
Professor Trisha Dunning - Thursday 16th October Chair in Nursing (Barwon Health) School of Nursing and Midwifery Deakin University, Director, Centre for Nursing and Allied Health Research. Trisha is a credentialed diabetes educator and an active member of many local, national and international committees; these include being a Vice President of the International Diabetes Federation, Chair of the IDF Ethic Committee and a member of the IDF World Diabetes congress Organising Committee, the External Relations and Science Taskforce Committees. She is a member of the Board of Diabetes Australia Victoria and the International Relations Committee of Diabetes Australia. Mr Stelvio Vido - Friday 17th October Executive General Manager (Projects and Business Development), RDNS, Australia. Stelvio Vido has over 25 years of executive level experience in the private sector, local government, and the not-for-profit sector. His current portfolio includes business development, executive support for the RDNS NZ operation, and development of RDNS telehealth capability. He also manages the RDNS Portfolio Management Office, which supports the implementation of new business opportunities and service contracts. Recent highlights have included a significant expansion of the RDNS operations in New Zealand, expansion of telehealth activities and awards for RDNS project management. Stelvio is based in Melbourne but travels regularly to support the growth of RDNS. 9
Social Events Conference Dinner The Conference Dinner will be on Thursday 16th of October 2014 at the Hyatt Hotel Canberra, 6:30pm for 7pm start. Attire will be semi formal. The Conference Dinner is included with the 2 day conference registration only, individual or extra dinner seats can be purchased at $100 per person (please see the registration form) Conference Breakfast - Invited guests only The Conference breakfast will be on Friday 17th October 2014 from 7am to 8:30am at the Hyatt Hotel Canberra. Canberra Attractions One of Australia s few planned cities, Canberra is a place where architectural style complement the beauty of the surrounding Australian bush. Located on the ancient lands of the traditional owners, the Ngunnawal People, Canberra is thought to derive its name from the Aboriginal word Kamberra or Meeting Place. The Nation s Capital offers a range of attractions to enjoy during your stay: National Arboretum Canberra - http://www.nationalarboretum.act.gov.au/ National Portrait Gallery Canberra - http://www.portrait.gov.au/site/index.php Parliament House Canberra - http://www.aph.gov.au/ Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - http://www.australianalps.environment.gov.au/parks/tidbinbilla.html National Museum Australia - http://www.nma.gov.au/homepage Museum of Australian Democracy - Old Parliament House - http://moadoph.gov.au/ National Library of Australia - http://www.nla.gov.au/ Questacon - the National Science and Technology Centre - http://www.questacon.edu.au/ 10
Conference Program - Thursday 16 th October Conference Day 1 0730-0830 Registration 0830-0840 Welcome to Country 0840-0900 Official Opening 0900-1000 Keynote address 1, Professor Roger Watson 1000-1030 Morning tea and poster viewing Mental Health Nursing Nursing and Midwifery 1030-1110 Plenary 1 Professor Eimar Muir-Cochrane 1030-1110 Plenary 2 Professor Wendy Chaboyer Concurrent sessions 1110-1230 1110-1230 1230-1330 Lunch and poster viewing 1330-1530 Panel discussion 1330-1410 Plenary 3 Professor Trisha Dunning Concurrent sessions Panel discussion (cont) 1410-1530 1530-1600 Afternoon tea and poster viewing 1600-1630 Wrap up and feedback 1800-2200 Conference dinner 11
Conference Program Friday 17 th October Conference Day 2 0700-0830 Conference breakfast (by invitation) 0730-0830 Registration 0830-0930 Keynote address 2, Professor Christine Duffield 0930-1000 Morning tea and poster viewing 1000-1100 Keynote address 3, Dr Robyn Maude Midwifery Nursing and Mental Health Concurrent sessions 1100-1230 1100-1230 1230-1330 Lunch and poster viewing 1330-1530 Workshop 1330-1410 Plenary 4 Mr Stelvio Vido 1410-1530 1530-1600 Afternoon tea and poster viewing 1600-1630 Evaluation and presentation of prizes 12
Call for Abstracts The call for abstracts opens Friday 7 th March 2014. They are to be about new research and should relate to the conference theme Setting the Agenda for Nurses and Midwives in the 21st century and the subthemes of: Research, Clinical, Education and Culture. Abstracts for oral presentation on the Mental Health Nursing day on Thursday 16 th should identify how the exploration of the climate of risk minimisation in mental health settings can be addressed using the conference theme. Abstracts will be assessed for inclusion based on the following criteria: 1. The authors must ensure that the abstracts are specific and coherent and contain results. It will not be sufficient to say results will be presented. Such abstracts will be returned to the authors for revision. 2. Abstracts structure: Background, Aims, Methods, Results, Conclusion/s 3. Written in English in Arial 12 font 4. Limit is 300 words (excluding title, authors, affiliations and references) 5. Up to 3 references may be cited and these must be provided using the Harvard referencing system 6. Include authors and affiliations 7. Include postal address, telephone, email address and presenter 8. Identify preference of oral presentation or poster presentation 9. Abstracts will be published in the conference proceedings exactly as submitted 10. Abstracts are to be submitted online at- www.rcnmp.com.au Please note: abstracts submitted via email or through the post will not be accepted. 11. There are prizes for the best paper and poster presentations. Winners will be announced on Friday the 17th October 2014 12. Anyone experiencing difficulties submitting their abstract online can contact: Jill.Parke@act.gov.au Please ensure the accuracy of your abstract prior to submitting. Your abstract will be published in the conference proceedings exactly as it is submitted. Abstracts will be considered by the conference scientific committee and the successful applicants will be notified by email by Friday 20 th June 2014. Closing Date for the submission of abstracts is Friday 30th May 2014 13
REGISTRATION INFORMATION Conference Dinner For the Conference Dinner it is essential to tick the dinner box if you will be attending (as an inclusion with the 2 Day conference registration or for extra tickets/dinner only tickets). If not ticked the organisers will presume you will not be attending the dinner. Due to catering arrangements requests to attend the dinner outside the registration process may not be possible. Conference Catering Refreshments during the conference will include: tea/coffee, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. Internet Access Wi-Fi will be available to all conference delegates- an access code will be provided at the conference. Registration and Payment Online registration and payment is preferred, payment by ACT Health Nurses and Midwives may be made through journaling- Please contact Jill Parke if this is required. Jill.Parke@act.gov.au Registration includes a delegate s bag, and name tags that must be worn at all times whilst at the conference and social events. If mailing, registrations must be accompanied by full payment. Please post to: Australian Capital Region Nursing and Midwifery Research Centre Conference RCNMP Level 3 Building 6 The Canberra Hospital PO Box 11 Woden ACT 2605 Cheque payments must be made payable to: 3rd Australian Capital Region Nursing and Midwifery Research Centre Conference, name and address of the payee must be printed clearly on the back of the cheque. Cheque payments from overseas must be drawn in Australian dollars, drawn on an Australian bank. No other currency will be permitted. For any registration enquiries please contact: Jill.Parke@act.gov.au PH: (02) 6244 2197 / Clare.Newhouse@act.gov.au PH: (02) 6174 5887 Cancellation Policy A $75 administration fee will be applied to any registration and/or dinner cancellations before the 19 th September 2014 registration and dinner fees will not be refunded for any reason after the 19 th of September 2014. Substitutions are accepted. Please email notice of substitution by the 30 th September 2014 to: Jill.Parke@act.gov.au Or in writing to the above postal address. 14
Australian Capital Region Nursing and Midwifery Research Centre Conference 16 & 17 October 2014 - REGISTRATION FORM Preferred title: please tick the relevant box: Professor Dr Mr Mrs Ms Miss Other Name Place of Work Job Title Address State Postcode Country Email Phone work Mobile Home Registration and payment will be acknowledged via email. Registration will not be processed or confirmed unless accompanied by payment. The only exception is if an acknowledged organisation is paying your registration on your behalf. Registration fees and conference social events Early Bird registration closes Friday 27th June 2014 Conference registration closes Friday 3rd October 2014 Please indicate by a tick in the appropriate box, the conference days you will attend, please also indicate if you wish to attend the Mental Health (Thursday) or Midwifery (Friday) specific streams and if you will attend the conference dinner. Day 1 Thursday Day 2 Friday Day 1 & 2 (includes Dinner x 1) Conference Dinner (extra/single) Early Bird fees Close 27 th June $250 Mental Health $250 Midwifery $500 Dinner Mental Health Midwifery $100 Qty... Day 1 Thursday Day 2 Friday Day 1 & 2 (includes Dinner x 1) Non Early Bird fees Close 3 rd Oct Conference Dinner (extra/single) $290 Mental Health $290 Midwifery $550 Dinner Mental Health Midwifery $100 Qty... Undergraduate Student fees Close 3 rd October Day 1 Thursday Day 2 Friday Day 1 & 2 (includes Dinner x 1) Conference Dinner (extra/single) $200 Mental Health $200 Midwifery $400 Dinner Mental Health Midwifery $100 Qty... Total Cost A$... Total Cost A$... Total Cost A$... Dietary Requirements If you have special dietary requirements please tick the relevant box. Every attempt will be made to meet your requirements; however this may not be possible in every case. Diabetic Gluten free Vegetarian Vegan Halal Kosher Other Please specify 15